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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1938

Page

2

Virginia Future Farmers State Judging Teams Announced

D J Howard announces Virginia Future Farmers judging teams with coaches from Front Royal Woodstock and other areas. Dairy team members include Benny Megatt William Dodson J J Foster and others. Handley relay breaks state record in half mile speed. Warner of Lincoln High and Snyder of Handley top individual performers. Virginia judging teams to be coached by northern Virginia instructors for second year.

Virginia Ion of Future Farmers Tooer D. J. Howard Case Vocational Agriculture Virginia Benny_Megatt Front Royal William Dodson R. Flora Boone Mill A. Rollins Nokesville J. J. Foster H. L. Fleming Woodstock E. Wiseman William Coat Handley Snyder Howard Northern

Jacobs Forbids Schmeling Flying to New York Fight

Promoter Mike Jacobs wires Max Schmeling that he is absolutely forbidden to fly to New York for his title clash with Joe Louis on Wednesday night. Schmeling had been offered a trans Atlantic flight by friend Dick Merrill but Jacobs insists the trip by air will not be taken due to the high stakes of the bout.

Scpeculator N. Y Max Schmeling Mike Jacobs New York Joe Louis Dick Merrill Schmeling Max Jacobs

Abe Leven Elected Chief Patriarch in I O O F Encampment

Abe Leven was elected Chief Patriarch of the Widows' Friend En campment No. 11 made up of Marsh Run and Madison Lodges of the I O O F. W E Edwards of Winchester was chosen Senior Warden Taylor Barr of Winchester Junior Warden and Everett Kline named chaplain. Installation of officers will occur in July.

Widows’ Friend Marsh Run Madison Abe Leven W. E. Edwards Win

Children Day Service At Mount Olive Church Draws 700

In Hayfield Virginia a packed Mount Olive United Brethren Church hosted a large children day program with over 700 attendees despite the heat. More than a hundred youths performed as evangelist from Maynsvburg praised the event and urged responsibility for the future. Evening services continue this week with prominent speakers and a final sermon on The Resurrection.

Hayfield Mount Olive Gelist Mavinsturg W. Va M . Va

Rebels Slowed Down By Miaja Fronts Near Valencia

From Hendaye on the Spanish frontier reports say government forces under Jose Miaja delay insurgent advances on the eastern and Cordoba fronts. The government fortifies new positions around Valencia as insurgents slip back near Villarreal and press nine miles along a Zugar river tributary in Cordoba.

Hendaye France Cordoba Spain Mediterranean Castellon de la Plana Mi Jares Seco Valencia Villarreal Jose Miaja Gonzalo Queipo de Llano Zugar

Greenway Church Schedules Children Day Service

Greenway United Brethren Church announces a Children's Day service slated for Sunday June 26 at 8 PM. The public is invited to attend the program.

Greenway United Brethren Church

Roosevelt Busy With Bills Needing Signature

President Roosevelt returns to Hyde Park to tackle Congress bills requiring his signature within ten days. He declines to discuss a possible railroad special session and plans a Wilmington speech for Swedes and Finns anniversary. He will meet Kennedy and may view the Varsity regatta on June 27 while touring from Washington.

Hyde Park N. J New England Hudson River Roosevelt Congress Poughkeepsie Dock Washington Joseph P. Kennedy London Kennedy New York Poughkeepsie N. Y Wilmington Del Nahant Mass John Anne Lindsay Clark Salem Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr John Boettiger

Purcellville Netmen Defeat Locals on Poor Courts

Purcellville Netmen crushed the Winchester Golf Club team 8 to 1 on Loudoun Country Club courts. Singles results included wins by Jack Pancoast and R. Thomas, with losses for others. doubles featured Thomas duo and Pancoast pair securing decisive sets.

Winchester Golf Club Purcellville Loudoun Country Club Martinsburg R. Thomas Kenneth Robinson Jack Pancoast Woodie Glaize R. Felix Hugh Green H. Thomas F. Sturm H. Lefferts C. McCormick Joe Pancoast Skoots Robinson Thomas Robinson Green Pancoast Felix Sturm McCormick Pefferts Glaize

Womanless Wedding reheated at Round Hill Presbyterian Church

The Womanless Wedding staged by the youth of Opequon Chapel will be repeated next Wednesday night at 8 15 at Round Hill Presbyterian Church. The public is invited to attend.

Opequon Chapel Round Hill Presbyterian Church

Virginia Postoffice Clerks Convene in Norfolk

The eighteenth annual Virginia Federation of Postoffice Clerks and Woman's Auxiliaries met in Norfolk after a banquet. Roy H. Bible of Roanoke was elected president. officers from Ashland Danville Winchester Roanoke Arlington and Norfolk were named. Senator Byrd and national and state auxiliary leaders spoke. a dance followed.

Virginia Federation of Postoffice Clerks and Woman's Auxiliaries Federation Norfolk Roy H. Bible Roanoke L. W. Hicks Lynchburg H. C. White Ashland J. W. Nixon Aor Denny Danville H. M. Lee Winchester K. B. Williams R. J. Rowell Arlington Charles J. Turrisi J. B Lee

Two Drivers Sentenced For DUI Offenses

Judge Donald Weems sentenced two drivers for operating under the influence. Oscar Jenkins of Winchester received one month in jail and $100 plus costs after arrest on North Market street. Thomas E Mauck of Stephens City got one month in jail and $100 fine plus costs after arrest at Valley avenue and Braddock street.

Donald Weems Oscar Jenkins Winchester North Market Street Manuel Nzvns Thomas E. Mauck Stephens City Valley Avenue Braddock Street William Puller Petersburg Emory Jones

Instructors To Hold Conference

The annual conference of Vocational Agriculture instructors will be held at Virginia Polytechnic Institute next week. Attending from this section are D. J. Howard W. R. Legge R. A. Wall of Winchester and Frederick county John E. Cowles of Colonial Beach Va who will teach vocational agriculture at Gainesboro high school next year.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute D. J. Howard W. R. Legge R. A. Wall Winchester Frederick County John E. Cowles Colonial Beach Gainesboro High School

Nine Years Ago This Week In Fort Loudoun Chapter Events

The Fort Loudoun Chapter United Daughters of the American Revolution elected officers at a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Samuel M. Chiles at the Battle Field Inn Kernstown. Officers include Mrs. Herbert Larrick president and Miss Lucy Russell first vice president. Netmen from Leesburg defeat Winchester on local courts. Piano class of Mrs. May holds annual recital at Market Street Methodist Church with listed participants. Ex captains dinner at Sarah Zane Fire Company hall features toastmaster Andrew Bell and former leaders S D McDonald and others.

D. A. RB Fort Loudoun United Daughters of the American Revolution Samuel M. Chiles Battlefield Inn Kernstown Herbert Larrick Lucy Russell Gertrude Barton Stuart H. Edmonds Frank B. Crawford Lucy Kurtz Charles Keeler Frank T. McFadden Robert M. Ward William T. Barr Mrs May Market Street M. Church Helen Mason Mabel Clark Bess Shade Marie Ogden Mary Virginia Robinson Virginia Lee Elizabeth Crisman Mildred White Gwendolyn Nelson Kathleen Oats David Sencindiver Halford Baker Everette Holsinger Marguerite Farmer Sarah Carper Jane Jolliffe Louise Largent Janet Sargent Dana Nelson Elia Pugh Dorothy Jones Claude Derflinger Sarah Zane Fire Co North Loudoun Street Andrew Bell S. D. McDonald Lewis Trier Harry H. Willis C. Lee

Lunsford Shines in Relief for Winchester Park Wins

Winchester Park racked up two weekend wins. Saturday they beat Old Export 6 2 as Lunsford relieved and held the threat in the eighth. Sunday Lunsford again came on in relief to stop Quantico Indians as Curry fueled the offense with three hits and a triple.

Park Old Export Quantico Indians Curry Winchester Park Hagerstown Lunsford Duvall Michael Indians Quantico

Winchester Golf Club announces senior tennis pairings

Dr. Leon Slavin of the Winchester Golf Club announced the Senior tennis tournament pairings today. The listed matches must be played by Tuesday June 28 to allow the second round to begin immediately after.

Leon Slavin Winchester Golf Club Today Kenneth Robinson Rete Dunning Ely Bradfield Robert Glaize Roy Ryden Bob Riley Sandy Baker Woodie Glaize W. H. Gold C. McCormick H. B. McCormac Fred Sturm Joe Johannes John Eddy Hugh Green

Junior Farmers Meet Tomorrow in Frederick County

Members of the Junior Farmers Club of Frederick County will meet tomorrow night at 6 45 at the home of Mr and Mrs John Larick. Jack Larrick the host is a club member. Judging contests and other forms of entertainment are planned under president John Pickerall of Middletown. This is the first meeting at a residence and a summer meeting was agreed.

Fire company officers read at memorial service

Barr and Lewis Cooper attended with others from outside Deceased captains James Knott Jos A Nurton George Dakeman Scott Lewis H Clay Krebs Charles A Evans Thomas Evans Mr Brent Capt Burgess Robert Gray Jos T Brown listed among honored fire company members who could not attend.

Memorial Hospital to Hold Nurse Graduation Exercises

Invitations issued for Memorial Hospital annual graduating exercises. Nine young women will receive diplomas this year: Corine Willey Reliance Virginia Gladys Hawkins this city Lucy Clem Mt. Jackson Grace Hawn Shepherdstown Hazel Lewis Bunker Hill Mildred Baker this city Lucille Williams Stephens City Katherine Anderson Winchester Jessie Scothorn Stephens City.

Memorial Hospital Corine Willey Reliance Gladys Hawkins This City Lucy Clem Mt. Jackson Grace Hawn Shepherdstown Hazel Lewis Bunker Hill Mildred Baker Lucille Williams Stephens City Katherine Anderson Winchester Jessie Scothorn

Lines For New School Staked At Gore Virginia

The Gore Virginia project began with staking for a new school building this afternoon under Fred Thwaite chairing Frederick County School Board and Leslie D. Kline division superintendent. A well driller prepared to sink an artesian well to supply water. Materials from an abandoned Red Bud school will be used in construction. Lloyd Reynolds of Albin will supervise actual construction, bringing prior consolidation experience from Gainesboro.

Gore Fred Thwaite Frederick County Red Bud Frederick Lloyd Reynolds Albin Gainesboro

Park Proving Popular Resort at Winchester Park

Approximately 800 people attended the opening of the Playgrounds at Winchester Park last week. Mrs. Myrtle Chrismore, in charge of recreation, said WPA workers assist with activities. Attendance remains high and officials plan more adult recreation features, including badminton courts. Children’s wading pools are well patronized on warm days.

Winchester Park Myrtle Chrismore Chrismore WPA

Distribution Of $200000 Assets In Building And Loan Closure

The Home Loan Building Corporation assets totaling about $200000 were paid in cash to members over three days under treasurer Clifford D. Grim. Past president Captain Lewis F. Cooper and former secretary Shirley Carter were succeeded by T. B. Patton and Grim respectively. The new Shirley Carter Building and Loan Corporation shows $275000 in stock subscriptions with T. B. Patton as president and Clifford D. Grim as secretary and treasurer.

Shirley Carter Building and Loan Corp Home Loan Building Corporation Clifford D. Grim Lewis F.cooper Shirley Carter Hansbrough and Carter Building and Loan Corporation Shirley Carter Building and Loan Corporation T. B. Patton R. Gray Williams Harry F.byrd T. E. Kremer Claude R. Cammer

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