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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1941

Page

2

Three Camps Planned By Winchester District Methodists

The Winchester District Methodist conference plans three camps at Recreation Camp in Powell's Fort Valley east of Woodstock for intermediates, young people and a younger group. Camp directors include Rev. Garland Hopkins, Rev. F. H. Strieby and Rev. H. G. Balthis. A March 10 meeting will map facilities use for the year as other groups show interest.

Powell's Fort Valley Woodstock Methodist Church Winchester Lible Page Erick Mcintyre Winchestari Methodists Tod Garland Hopkins Market Street Church F. H. Strieby H. G. Balthis Montague Avenue Lightner

Dinner Honors Two School Officials At Lexington Event

In Lexington on March 4 Harry Waddell of Lexington and Keister of Harrisonburg will be guests of honor at a dinner honoring secondary school leaders. More than 200 superintendents and teachers from across the state are expected, with Dr. Prencis Gaines to deliver the main address.

Lexington Harry Waddell Keister Harrisonburg Ington and Lee Aia Education Department Inington and Lee Wad Is . Duate Washington Lee eMlans Walter A. Flick Edu Psychology Kappa Phi Kappa Stu

Moore Sees Tax Reform Impact at Berryville Luncheon

Berryville Virginia March 4 local attorney Joseph F Moore told the Berryville and Clarke County Chamber of Commerce luncheon that the 16th amendment enabled income tax and predicted wealth distribution will lessen as gifts are taxed less than estates He urged young heirs receive at least 25000 at age of majority to invest and gain experience in handling larger fortunes A Garland Williams presided Roy E Potts was named to a fund raising committee for uniforms for the Protective Force Captain Wray reported 62 members and uniforms at 1350 each with seven members supplying shoes

Berryville Joseph F. Moore Clarke County A. Garland Williams Roy E. Potts Capt. Wray State Penitentiary

Campfield Named To Succeed Self

Staunton March 4 The new board of directors of the Virginia State Horticultural Society reappoints W B Campfield of Staunton as secretary treasurer and votes contributions to the State Chamber of Commerce International Apple Association and Winchester Apple Blossom Festival Plans are laid for a statewide membership drive Lawrence T Berry assistant state commissioner of agriculture and F A Lafitte of the federal state inspection service present a year end report New president is W McC Bond of Winchester Other board members include T J Andrews C Purcell McCue J B Bonham J B Wood and G Dayton Hodges all from various towns.

W. McC. Bond Winchester T. J. Andrews Roanoke C. Purcell McCue Greenwood J. B. Bonham Chilhowie J. B. Wood Flint Hill G. Dayton Hodges Staunton

Whitmore Wins Local Sketch Contest Prize

Mrs Ian MacCallum announced that G A Whitmore of Clearbrook won first prize for a pencil sketch titled Abby from Sidney Howard play The Late Christopher Bean. Jack Mason runner up and Miss Fahnestock third place. nearly forty entries. Prize $2.50 and tickets to The Late Christopher Bean.

Ian MacCallum G. A. Whitmore Clearbrook Whitmore Abby Dr. Haggett Sidney Howard Christopher Bean Jack Mason Capitol Theatre

Westminster Choir to Perform in Winchester Tonight

Forty five members of the Westminster Choir from Dayton Ohio arrive in Winchester at 5 30 this afternoon from Richmond Virginia to give a concert at First Baptist Church at 8 pm. Dr John F Williamson and Mrs Williamson accompany the group and dinner will be served at the church.

Westminster Choir Westminster Presbyterian Church Dayton Ohio Winchester Richmond First Baptist Church the Baptist Church Baltimore Lyric West Virginia Maryland John F. Williamson

Colonel McCabe to lead Staunton Military Academy

Staunton Military Academy names Col. E R Warner McCabe 64 US Army retired as superintendent to replace Col. Emory J Middour who becomes headmaster at Riverside Military Academy Gainesville GA. Change effective March 10. McCabe previously served as chief of staff for the Sixth Corps Area and as assistant chief of staff in Washington. Middour led SMA six years after joining from Mercersburg Academy.

Staunton Staunton Military Academy E. R. Warner McCabe Emory J Middour Middour Riverside Military Academy Gainesville S. M. A. Board

Fire crews assist woman locked out after alarm at firebox 34

Gary Indiana firefighters respond with two ladder trucks an aerial and service truck two 1 000 gallon engines a lighting unit and assistant chief's car to firebox 34. Mrs Yancy Setson reports losing her house key and cannot enter but a friend advised calling the fire department and she manages to get in.

Gary Ind Yancy Setson Fire Department

Scouters To Meet Tonight In Shenandoah Area Council

Executive Board of the Shenandoah Area Council of Boy Scouts meets tonight at 8 o clock at J A Scully Jr residence to discuss W G Ce memorial and Willard Hotel Washington May 16 17 attendance plus cub leader institute Charlottesville March 29 30 Camp site plan by C B Hartman and visit by D G Van DeBoe March 10 11 Central District schedule and Winchester church meetings included

W. G Ce Cager United Etheater Shenandoah Area Council of Boy Scouts J. 8. Scully, Jr National Council Willard Hotel Washington Charlottesville C. 8. Hartman D. G. van DeBoe Central District Committee Henry H. Covington First Baptist Church Winchester Central District Scouters Frederick Clarke Counties

Shenandoah Valley Ad Campaign Hits Florida Newspapers

Shenandoah Valley Inc announces a four stage Florida newspaper advertising drive beginning Friday the seventh and continuing on the thirteenth twentieth and twenty seventh. The campaign marks the seven teenth year of promoting the valley to winter vacationists and readers. ads cover five inches on two columns and aim to draw 800000 readers.

Shenandoah Valley Florida Shenandoah Valley, Inc

Queen Wilhelmina's Husband and His Death Date

Queen Wilhelmina married Henri duc de Mecklembourg on February 7, 1901. He died July 3, 1934.

Holland Wilhelmina Henri Duc de Mecklembourg

Harvest Law Is Discussed At Braddock Street Meeting

Rev. T. M. Swann spoke on Be not deceived God is not mocked at Braddock Street Meat Church. He outlined three truths: seedtime of an eternal harvest, harvest dictated by sowing quality, and God as Lord of the harvest. The revival continues with another sermon titled An Impot Question and closes Wednesday night.

Braddock Street T. M. Swann God Swann Bimcaye

Bed spread sale raises relief funds for Greece

Mrs. Constantine G. Semples of the Star Restaurant sold 200 chances on a fancy bed spread made by her Atlanta sister to raise 50 dollars for Greek War Relief. The drawing takes place tonight and the proceeds go to the New York committee. Semples, 21 years in the United States, widowed, proud to be American, says her brother and other relatives remain in Greece with no word since the war began.

Constantine G. Semples Star Atlanta New York AEF Greece

Dr Day To Speak Here At Scouts Fellowship Night

Dr Day, a world traveled minister, will give the address at the 40 Scouts Fellowship of 7 Church night at 6 45. Sherry Day of Catskill New York has accepted the invitation to deliver the talk. Attendance is expected to be excellent.

Pelkey Cod Ee Eg Sherry Day Catskill India China Japan Australia Africa South America Germany America

Surprised Officers Nab Trio After Alley Stop

Policemen Frank Clay and Max Rubin found three men fleeing a Chicago alley and dropping three overcoats and a .38 revolver as they fled. The quick pursuit ended with the unlawful items left behind in a tense encounter.

Chicago Frank Clay Max Rubin

Treasury Status March 1 Receipts and Debt Decline

Treasury reported March 1 receipts of 1 dollar and expenditures of 465 dollars. Gross debt stood at 46 662 33 dollars, with an increase over the prior day of 9 562 757.68 dollars.

Washington the Treasury

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