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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1937

Page

3

Frederick County Agricultural Conservation Meeting Sets County Committee

Community committee chairmen will meet Wednesday afternoon to form the county committee and handle program administration. District chairs include Omps Gainesboro Back Creek Larrick Shawnee Funkhouser Opequon Huyett Stonewall and others. Administration costs for 1936–37 total 42 641 43 with 15 applications pending and 573 1936 plus 177 1937 totaling 750 applications covering 941 farms.

Frederick County Agricultural Conservation Association Gainesboro Back Creek R. L. Omps M. J. Pease L. H. Ramey J. L. Hershman W. J. Muse Opequon J. H. Funkhouser A. F. Lillard P. H. Wakeman E. M. Funk Shawnee John W Larrick, Jr Edwin Marker R. A Cooper H. T. Snapp Stonewall William S Huyett A. W. Wright Edward O. Carpenter Roy L. Bageant Frederick County Omps

Fire destroys Packing Plant. one grader saved for temporary setup

A Buffalo packing plant burned rapidly with contents feeding the fire. firefighters saved a large grader at the east end to aid a temporary setup. Owner Mr Butler planned to rebuild, depending on wall stability and roof prospects. origin of the blaze remains undetermined.

Butler Bill” Pitcock

Children’s Day at Round Hill Church Program

The Round Hill Methodist Church will host its annual Children’s Day program at 8:00 p.m. Sunday, June 27. The public is invited to attend. The program features pantomimes, tableaux, monologues, playlets, recitations, poems, and songs. Bring a friend.

Round Hill Methodist Church

Barrymores Reunited as Divorce Dropped

John Barrymore and Elaine Barrie reunite after reconciling at a Los Angeles railroad station and dismissing her interlocutory decree. Barrie returns from a tour while Barrymore, in a dark suit, proclaims their happiness and love for him.

Los Angeles John Barrymore Elaine Barrie John New Yorker Barrymore Miss Barrie Elaine Jacobs San Francisco

Drive Against Fake Mutual Benefit Life Schemes Warned

Postmaster General Farley announces a nationwide postal inspection drive against fake mutual benefit life protection groups using the mails. About 100 fraudulent enterprises operate nationwide costing Americans hundreds of thousands annually. Convictions of Angus C. Littlejohn and Charles E. Hill boost momentum as promoters dodge state laws by naming programs protection and certificates instead of insurance or policies.

Postoffice Department Washington Farley Postal Inspection Service Mutual Benefit Life Protection Post Office Department Dimpetus Angus C. Littlejohn Springfield Ill Charles E. Hill Lake Charles la

Fields Suit Judgment Awarded to Dr. Citron

Dr. Jesse Citron won a $12,000 judgment against movie comedian W. C. Fields for unpaid medical bills. Fields, who plans an appeal, argued Citron’s services were worth about $1,000. Citron testified he treated Fields 25 days in Riverside California and set a fair fee given the patient’s income.

Jesse Citron W. C. Fields Fields Citron Riverside Cal

Good Attendance Noted At Church Vacation School

The Daily Vacation Bible School at the Church of Christ on West Cork Street reports strong attendance and growing interest in the Good Citizenship theme. Children aged 3 to 13 may enroll. the program aims to develop local good citizens and world outreach through missions. Dean Mrs. W L Dudley leads a faculty that includes Mrs. Elwood Snyder, Mrs. Jane Sprint, Mrs. Peachy Hockman, Mrs. Hubert Cather, and Mrs. H H Jennings, with assistants Genevieve Shull, Louise Newlin, Martha Lee Brown, Rachel Jennings, and Annabelle Snyder.

Church of Christ West Cork Street W. L. Dudley Elwood Snyder Jane Sprint Peachy Hockman Hubert Cather H. H. Jennings Genevieve Shull Louise Newlin Martha Lee Brown Rachel Jennings Annabelle Snyder

Mrs. Hammack Returns Home From Winchester Hospital

Mrs. Marvin Hammack, previously a Memorial Hospital patient in Winchester, has returned home to Ridings Chapel Virginia. Friends extend wishes for a speedy recovery as local farmers stay busy in the area.

Ridings Chapel Marvin Hammack Memorial Hospital Winchester

Lawn Party Planned at Ridings Chapel Church

A lawn party at Ridings Chapel Church is set for Saturday night June 26 with invitation extended to all. Mr. Marvin White is ill with mumps.

Ridings Chapel Church Marvin White

Lindbergh Baby Named Land Morrow

London birth record shows Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh’s infant son named Land Morrow Lindbergh. The birth occurred May 12 at a London clinic or home in Devonshire Place, Marylebone Borough registrar confirms.

London Charles A. Lindbergh Land Morrow Lindbergh Marylebone Bboy Deevonshire Ace

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