Sargent Ends 21 Year Handley Coaching Era
Otis Sargent retires after 21 years guiding Handley schools physical education and coaching. He opened a sports store in 1936 and now will run his business on Rouzelle. Paul E Barr of Charles Town named successor. Barr, a Shepherd College alum and World War II naval veteran, takes over as physical education instructor and assistant coach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Sargent
Handley Schools
J. W. Sargent
Monmouth St
Joseph Sargent
Rouss Ve
Sargent
Handley
Springfield College
Massachusetts
W. R. Legge
John Parsons
Norman Ochs
Hunter Maddox
Red Baker
Lee Garber
Barbara Butler
Jimmy Miller
Virginia Bean
Lees
Postmaster C H Drinkard Elected Virginia NAC Postmasters
C H Drinkard of Bristol was named president of the Virginia chapter of the National Association of Postmasters. The chapter voted to meet next year at Natural Bridge.
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Aleandria
C. H. Drinkard
Bristol
Virginia
National Assn
Natural Bridge
Leaks in Roofs Main Item in Summer Repair
County Superintendent Leslie Kline says roof leaks will be major summer work across school buildings. A school board group accompanied him on inspection. Last summer’s repairs left most schools in good shape with no major projects planned. some painting at Middletown and Gainesboro schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Kline
Middletown
Gainesboro
Mrs. E R Pitcock Dies at 89 Refuge Community
Emma Rebecca Pitcock 89, oldest Refuge resident, died at 6 30 a m at her son Frank Pitcock's home after a stroke. Survived by sons Frank and Barney, daughter Oneida Ritter, 22 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Funeral 2 p m Sunday at Ridings Chapel with burial in Ridings Chapel Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Rebecca Pitcock
Refuge Community
Frank Pitcock
Refuge Church
Benjamin
Rebecca Gordon
Bell Grove
Middletown
Pitcock
Ridings Chapel
E. C. Day
L. P. Tederick
Ridings Chapel Cemetery
Harry, Lake
Wallace
Albert
Raymond Pitcock
Arthur Ritter Jr
Couple Return From Virginia Funeral Directors Meeting
Mr and Mrs Wayne Omps and Mr and Mrs Laurens Jones returned from Richmond where they attended the annual meeting of the Virginia Funeral Directors Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Omps
Laurens Jones
Richmond
The
Virginia Funeral Directors Assn
First Woman Moderator Elected At Oberlin Congregational Council
Miss Helen Kenyon of New York City has been elected moderator of the General Council meeting in Oberlin Ohio. A Brooklyn native and Vas sar graduate, she is the first woman to hold the post. She has directed and served as vice president of the Congregational Christian churches home missions since 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy A. Larrick
Valley Conference of Congregational Christian Churches
Helen Kenyon
New York City
General Council
Oberlin
Ohio
Miss Kenyon
Brooklyn
Vassar
Board of Home Missions of
Congregational Christian Churches
Roy D. Coulter
Timber Ridge Christian Church
C. A. Phillips
Broadway
Valley Conference
Clayton A. Pugh
Winchester
Pugh
Robert A. Whitten
Ayler Named Director of Instruction for Frederick County Schools
Ayler, a Lions Club member, reads the Frederick County Tuberculosis Association and has led the Frederick County Teachers Association. He will work from the superintendent's office as director of instruction, aiding high school supervision and overseeing construction of the new consolidated high school.
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Lions Club
Frederick County Tuberculosis Assn
Frederick County Teachers Assn
Virginia
National Education Associations
Ayler
Consolidated High School
Public sale of house and lot in Winchester Virginia
The trustee will publicly auction on June 17, 1948 at 11:00 a.m. in front of the County Court House Winchester Virginia the property at the corner of Millwood Avenue and South Kent Street including house and lot with appurtenances. One third of purchase price cash, balance due within 30 days. Possession 30 days from July 17, 1948. Heating unit may be sold separately. Trustee Flournoy L. Sargent Jr. Auctioneer Coleman Dunn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas D. Seymour
Alberta M. Seymour
Corporation Court
Winchester
Virginia
County Court House
Millwood Avenue
South Kent Street
Flournoy L. Sargent, Jr
Coleman Dunn
Coal Contract Stalemate Referred to President
Washington June 18 Government efforts to break the deadlock between John S. Lewis and soft coal operators failed. Conciliator Cyrus S. Ching reports the failure to the White House. President Truman may reconvene an inquiry board or appoint a new Taft-Hartley emergency panel if the Justice Department recommends the order stands. United Mine Workers remain under a court ban on another strike over pensions by Judge T. Alan Goldsborough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John S. Lewis
Cyrus S. Ching
White House
Truman
Justice Department
Lewis
United Mine Workers
T. Alan Goldsborough
Convention closes with party and dance after sessions
The text notes a closing informal party and buffet supper at 6:30 p.m. followed by a dance with music by Ken Windle. Tomorrow’s business session will elect officers and delegates to the national convention in Miami, featuring Rep. Burr P. Harrison as speaker at a banquet and dance.
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Arlington
Mary Wenger
Fredricksburg
E. L. Marsh
Lynchburg
Richmond
F. B. Pease
Mt. Jackson
S. H. Upchurch
Bernetta Warrington
J. E. Butler
Portsmouth
R. G. Burdeshaw
Alexandria
Riley Nixon
Newport News
B. F. Kilpatrick
Norfolk
H. Boseden Jr
C. C. Pillon Jr
Summer activities announced for bath house season
Picnic planned near the new bath house around July 12 with Ralph Harry as guard and Fritz Briggs in charge of tennis courts. A beginners clinic runs daily from 9 to 11 a m through July 2, players bring a ball and racquet. Special events include a pet show July 15 and a doll show August 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath House
Ralph Harry
Fritz Briggs
Berryville Banker Ware Elected to State Bankers Board
Ralph P. Ware president of the First National Bank of Berryville was elected director of the Virginia Bankers Association. Shirley H. Smith cashier of Shenandoah County Bank and Trust Woodstock was chosen for a one year term to fill the late M. O. Miller’s vacancy. Francis Cocke of Roanoke was elected president of the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Francis Cocke
First National Exchange Bank of Roanoke
The
Virginia Bankers Assn
Ralph P. Ware
First National Bank of
Berryville
Shirley H. Smith
Shenandoah County Bank and Trust Company
Woodstock
M. O. Miller
Answers to Daily Quiz From Page 4 Print
Answers list the correct responses to the Page 4 quiz questions. Notable items include Lt. Col. George A. Custer for question one, Gov. Thomas E. Dewey for two, Chihuahua at 16 pounds for three, the U S Naval Academy for four, the Tanana River for five, and Jerusalem for seven. The eighth is "My Day" and the tenth quote ends with the phrase Then, if ever, come per tegu days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Custer
Thomas E. Dewey
Chihuahua
U. S. Naval Academy
Tanana River
Jerusalem
Pertegu
Estate sale listings in White Post and Winchester area
June sales include Phillip Bowman estate one mile east of Stephens City on White Post road offering household furniture and vehicles. Admx Virginia B Fritts in Berryville lists real estate at front of Court House. Additional sales feature Mrs Winifred Rudolph in Winchester tools and goods, Harry McKee complete household, Mrs W O Talbert antiques, E R Ryan Cross Junction goods, Thomas D Cain Winchester goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip C. Bowman
Stephens City
White Post Road
Chevrolet
Phillip Bowman
Virginia B. Fritts
Admx
Court House
Berryville
Winifred Rudolph
Cameron St
Cross Junction
Whitacre Road
Thomas D. Cain
S. Kent St
Winchester
Diorama Introduced At Paris Exhibition Of 1900
The visual education method known as the diorama was unveiled at the Paris Exposition of 1900 showcasing created scenes for instructional display.
Electric fish power dwindles and need short rest
The report notes electric fish exhaust their power to generate electricity and require a short rest to restore function.
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Mandley
Fairmont Ave
Roy Duvall
Harry McKee
James L. Bowman
Rob
E. O'Neal
Buddy” Artrip
R. A. Kline
G. A. Bowen
N. Loudoun St
E.R. Pitcock
Our Household Supplies Department
Waxes
Barr’s Farmers
N. Cameron
C-C Church Council
Aylor
George E. Baker
Boyce
Clarke County Court House
Geo. E. Baker
Roy P. Duvall
N. Cameron St
Kroehier
Singer
Reed
Hess
Warner
Garden Mae
Mrs. Winfred Rudolph
Lamp Motor CO
Smithfield Ave
Ware
Heatwolk Motor CO
N. Braddock St
Omps Funeral Home
Sieing
Glaize
Binder
C. I. Brumback & Sons
Chapman’s
Ford
Chapman Motor CO
W. Boscawen St
Order of the
Ervic
S&f Bargain Store
N. Cameron'St
Duff
E. Piccadilly St
Winchester FurniTure CO
Main ST
Northern Virginia Power Co
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Winchester Evening Star
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