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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1934
Page
7
W Nelson Page, acting postmaster since last February 1, received a letter from James A Parley postmaster general at Washington confirming his appointment by the President with Senate consent. Bond of 26000 to be filed and oath of office to be subscribed. Postmaster general commends adherence to postal laws and high standards.
Dr. C. R. Anderson, the mayor, was formally informed by R. W. West, president of the League of Virginia Municipalities, that a committee has appointed him to a pending civic role.
Resolutions adopted at the Danville convention urge a fair share of Virginia highway funds for cities. They condemn past allocations as denying monies to roads in the state’s cities and towns. The first AP dispatch announced Dr Anderson as a new 4th member of the committee.
Commander A. Lee Cobb Roscoe Funk and J. R. Kerns returned from Charlottesville where they attended the Virginia Veterans of Foreign Wars annual meeting. A large attendance of veterans from across the state participated in the gathering recognizing foreign service members.
An absolute divorce is granted in Eva Vv. Thomas versus Fred M. Thomas in Corporation Court. The complaint alleged desertion. the couple wed in 1923. The decree forbids either party to remarry for six months.
Advertisement promotes Marian Martin pattern 9060 for a sleeveless frock with optional capes. Available in sizes 16 18 20 34 36 38 40 42 44 with fabric needs listed for size 36. Requests 15 cents per pattern, 25 cents for book and pattern, and delivery to Winchester Evening Star Pattern Department New York.
The joint Daily Vacation Bible School of Bethel Lutheran and Burnt Presbyterian churches opened Monday at 9 o clock with a good turnout despite rain. Enrollment stands at 103. Rev. C. E. Seastrunk leads the program. Several locals and visitors are mentioned, including Bethel Luther League delegates Yeakley and Ross at the State Luther League convention in Staunton.
A large crowd gathered Sunday afternoon at Parnletts Run near Mr. Charles Clark's rest for the immersion ceremony. Also noted are visits and dinners involving Rev. Raymond Booze of Bland County and Rev. C E Seastrunk and families from Woodstock and Winchester.
Sandstone facing brick and red brick for the rear and inside walls are being unloaded on the site of the new Union Bus Terminal on North Braddock street.
An adv for MELLO GLO face powder from Baker's Drug Store touts a new French process that lasts longer, reduces large pores and beautifies the complexion without irritants or a pasty look. Prices are 50c and 1.00.
A lighthearted note describes Helen Mills, a pretty visitor to Virginia Beach, accompanied by two small ducks with soft feathers. The scene hints at the Joe Penner influence in popular culture of the era.
Funeral services were held in Martinsburg West Virginia for Mrs Stella May Foster 52 wife of M J Foster whose death followed a heart attack She was aunt of Mrs Sumption of Winchester a Riverton Virginia native daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Mauck She had lived in Martinsburg since her marriage 32 years ago Survived by husband daughter Isabelle Grove and son Harold Foster of Baltimore plus three sisters and three brothers
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