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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1955
Page
2
The Stephens City Drum and Bugle Corps directed by Harold Teets won first prize and $25 for best appearing drum and bugle corps in the Harrisonburg parade sponsored by Rescue Squadron No. 4. The group will march in the Capon Valley Volunteer Fire event.
Dr Warren Gregory a local pediatrician will speak at the Rotary Club luncheon tomorrow at 1 pm in the George Washington Hotel on the current status of the polio immunization program. Also listed are two real estate trustee sale notices in Frederick County Virginia for land parcels totaling about 6.41 acres with sale set for June 17 1955 at 1 pm, terms cash.
A guide to charm for women argues charm blends outward style with inner warmth. It explains charm as subduing by influence and suggests a free mailed card with tips to memorize. It stresses kindness and perceptive regard for others.
About 72 children attended the Vacation Bible School at Trinity Lutheran Church in Stephens City last week. Enrollment opened with 62 on the first day, and a Friday picnic drew about 85 people. Director was Miss Sarah Shryock with a staff including Mrs Page Hussman, Mrs Harry Scheulen, Mrs George Scheulen, Mrs Harold Teets, Mrs Paul Shifflett, and Mrs Louise Ridgeway.
Local store in Winchester promotes value with extensive discounts and wide selection. Shoppers report quick checkouts and frequent restocks as deals attract daily crowds.
The remains of Addf Bernard Harris 50 died suddenly on North Loudoun Street were moved to Smith-Tindal Funeral Home in Montezuma Georgia. He was stricken at 7 45 am Monday and pronounced dead by coroner Dr Victor F Albright. He was a migrant fruit worker, lived in this city four years, born September 26 1904 in Oglethorpe Georgia. Survived by mother Mrs Clifford Posey Harris two daughters Olive Walker and Hazel Butler and son Charles B Harris. Funeral service to be held in Georgia later this week.
The annual Men's Day Service is set for Sunday at 8 p m at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. Pastor Rev Melford Walker says a brief program will highlight local talent after a $200 rally and the event marks the second major financial drive of the year, with Women's Day planned for fall.
The Virginia Methodist Conference approves a 300 dollar rise in ministers basic salaries to 3300 for married preachers and 3000 for singles, effective in 12 months. Governor Stanley receives a scroll of honor and speaks on spiritual leadership. Delegates report on 17 boards as the conference adjourns with pastoral assignments and elections to the General Conference set for Minneapolis.
A funeral service for Walter O. Fletcher 64 of 223 East Lane who died Monday night at 1045 p m from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Harrisonburg will be held Friday afternoon at the funeral home.
The Rev. Nathan Williamson of Loudoun Street Church of Christ will officiate the service at Omps Funeral Home at 2 o clock. Interment follows at Woodlawn cemetery in Whitacre. The body will rest at the Omps facility until the service hour.
A brief emergency notice states to reach four physicians in urgent cases by dialing 3670. The instruction emphasizes assembling a rapid medical response team for emergencies.
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