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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1947

Page

2

James E Gregory Funeral Tomorrow In Silver Springs

James E Gregory aged 50 died Monday from a sudden attack in Silver Springs He was a World War I veteran and longtime District of Columbia fire department member formerly of Step City Now residing in Md He leaves Julian Gregory and Roy Gregory and one sister Edith Orndorff and an aunt Lizzie Light Funeral services are set for 2 30 p m tomorrow at Roy Gregorys home 915 E Cork Street with Rev Raymond Booze officiating Interment will be in Hill Cemetery Stephens City

Gregory Silver Springs Step City District of Columbia Fire Department Julian Gregory Roy Gregory Winchester Edith Orndorff Stephens City Lizzie Light Bartonsville Cork Street Raymond Booze Hill Cemetery Stephens Ci

SPCA Summer Comfort Program Campaign

The Winchester Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals urges humane care for all animals during the hot months. Provide fresh water at all times and keep bird bowls filled. Do not leave dogs tied in the sun or horses tied for long periods. Seek veterinary aid at first signs of illness.

Winchester Society

Forming Farm Class In Frederick County For Veterans

J Kenneth Robinson reported the On the Farm training class for veterans in Frederick County is being organized with no start date set yet. Robinson said the program is in progress and awaiting scheduling details.

J.kenneth Robinson Frederick County

Auction Listings for June 21 and 23 Near Stephens City

Sales directory lists auction items including pony, dairy cows, farm machinery, trucks, and household goods at Leroy Frank lin two miles east of Stephens City at 10 a.m. On the same date at 1 p.m. Elizabeth Su pinger of Middletown Va offers furniture and personal property.

Leroy Franklin Stephens City Elizabeth Supinger Middletown

Miss Edith Wall Dies in Florida

Miss Edith Newbold Wall daughter of the late Dr Thomas W Wall and Emily Pancoast Wall died June 14 at Howey in the Hills Florida She was a native of Winchester Survivors include one brother Carlet Wall and two sisters Mrs Carl Klaber Groveland Florida and Mrs Merry The funeral will be held Thursday at 2 PM conducted by Dr J A McMurray Interment Mt Hebron Cemetery.

Edith Newbold Wall Thomas W. Wall Emily Pancoast Wall Howey the Hills Lake County Florida Miss Wall Winchester Godfrey Miller Mt. Hebron Carlet Wall Howey N the Hills Carl Klaber Groveland Merry

Lions to Seat Officers at Winchester Country Club

Winchester Lions prepare to install officers 6 30 p m June 24 at Winchester Country Club announced by Marvin D Weaver. Officers include J R Alexander Jr president and a full slate of vice presidents secretary treasurer and directors. State convention reports and regional officers named at Richmond include Alva C Sapp and R H Daughtrey.

Winchester Lions Winchester Country Club Marvin D. Weaver J. R. Alexander, Jr Rebert Smith Paul Anderson Fred Ritter Earl Mason F. G. Senger Jack Fretwell Gus Cahill William Wheatley Gaylen Strance Tom Halter- Man Harold Sheetz Cc. F. Schenk First Baptist Church Walter Knee Robert Pizzano Robert Smith Henry Goode Hoy Riley Harry Gregory Joseph Newlin Bryant Harper Bob Jasper Lions Weekly Sarah Zane Hall Allen T. Hawthorne Prederick C. A. Hobert W. Ford Barry W. M. Battaile Harper Clearbrook School Tuck Richmond Alva C. Sapp Elkton H. B. Wade Vinton Dist Sec R. H. Daughtrey Treas Norfolk Va Lion A. M. Mershon Williamsburg

Answers to the Daily Quiz

Correct responses listed: Mexico No Riverside Drive Khyber Santiago Football France California Landscapes Senator Wagner of New York.

Mexico Riverside Drive Khyber Santiago Football France California Landscappes Senator Wagner New York

Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Floral Tributes

The family expresses sincere appreciation to friends for expressions of sympathy and acts of kindness during their bereavement and thanks for the numerous floral tributes. Mrs. John S. Ward and family.

John 8S Ward

Public Sale at Whitacre Va June 20 1947

The administrator W E Edwards will sell at public auction at the J R Sargent Place near Whitacre Virginia starting 2:00 PM Friday June 20 1947. Items include Deering mower horse hay rake plows shovels roofing tools harness saws furniture and various small goods. Terms cash.

J. R. Sargent Whitacre Deering W. E. Edwards J. R. Largent

Southern States To Name Two New Board Members

The Southern States Winchester Service board meets to plan August membership activities and to elect two men to fill expiring terms of Walter McC Bond and R Lee Barney. Nominees include John W Smith G H Jones Edgar L Payne and Ray V Brumback.

Southern States Winchester Service Walter McC. Bond Winchester R. Lee Barney Gainesboro John W. Smith Route 2 G. H. Jones White Post Edgar L. Payne Stephenson Ray V. Brumback Opequon Farm Home Advisory Committee Lester Dailey Cross Junction J. H. Funkhouser

Cannery to Open in Stephens City Tomorrow

The Stephens City community cannery will reopen for the summer tomorrow. Appointments are via Miss Bertha Stickley at 92-J. Last year the facility canned over 20,000 cans of fruit vegetables and meat.

Stephens City Bertha Stickley

Jail Population Grows in Winchester Clarke Jails Report

A State Board of Corrections report shows Winchester-Frederick jail held 89 inmates in April, total 789 since July 1, with 412 jailed for drunkenness and 102 for property offenses. Clarke jail housed 33 in April, total 299 for ten months, 175 confined for drunkenness.

Winchester-Frederick County State Board of Corrections Winchester Clarke

Jury Hung In Shenandoah Car Damage Suit

A seven man jury in Shenandoah circuit court failed to reach a verdict last night in the $20 000 damage suit filed by Burlie C Ritenour of Strasburg against Robert Worseley of Winchester. The hung jury reported at 1120 p m after five days of testimony and numerous conferences. The case contends Worseley was in his lane when Ritenour was struck. Judge R S Wright Jr represented the defendant and Judge F S Tavenner Jr and Frank Brumback the plaintiff counsel.

Shenandoah Robert’ ©. Worsley Winchester Worsely Burlie C. Ritenour Strasburg Worseley Ritenour R. S. Wright, Jr F. 5. Tavenner, Jr Frank Brumback Elliott Marshall

Purcellville Golfers Trim Winchester

The Purcellville golf team defeated Winchester 12 to 9 in a match at Purcellville. Sixteen players planned to compete but only fourteen took part due to insufficient players. Winchester scores feature Lester Arnold and Dr A Hawthorne two, Dr Leon Slavin and Jim Sargent two percent, Snag Sargent and W Hunt Jr fifteen, Nelson Page and Horace Browne twenty two, Jack Minnigerode and Ed White side twelve, Phil Sprenkle and Col Browne twelve, Bill Hendrie and John Thornton one. Two players, Frank Anderson and Harold Foreman, rode but were not matched.

Purcellville Winchester Lester Arnold A. Hawthorne Leon Slavin Jim Sargent Snag Sargent W. Hunt, Jr Nelson Page Horace Browne Jack Minnigerode Ed Whiteside Phil Sprenkle Col. Browne Bill Hendrie John Thornton Frank Anderson Harold Foreman

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