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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1939

Page

7

Congresssman Starnes to Lecture in Martinsburg

Congressman Joseph Starnes of Alabama, Dies committee member, will speak on the committee findings at 8 p.m. on Monday March 27 in the Martinsburg High School auditorium. Open forum sponsored by the Berkeley County Junior Board of Trade with no admission charge. Citizens of Winchester and Frederick County invited to attend.

Junior Board of Trade Berkeley County W. Va Joseph Starnes Alabama Dies Committee United States Martinsburg High School D. Banks Wilburn Committee On Education Winchester Prederick County Congressman Starnes Martinsburg

Ridgeway Rink Hosts Enjoyable Hours Of Healthy Play

Residents spend time at Ridgeway Rink rolling away hours and enjoying minute by minute activity while staying active and fit in a cheerful community setting.

Ridgeway

Gettysburg College Choir Delivers Fine Grace Lutheran Concert

The Gettysburg College Choir of mixed voices performed a beautiful concert at Grace Lutheran Church under Professor Parker B. Wagnild. The three part program showcased its skill as part of an annual tour, with the group leaving Winchester for Washington to continue their itinerary.

Gettysburg College Grace Lutheran Church Parker B. Wagnild Winchester Washington

Seize A Still On Paddy Run

Deputy Sheriff Robert DeHan and Virginia ABC officers seized a 25 gallon still on the banks of Paddy Run near Star Tannery. The operation included cap and worm. no mash liquor or arrests were reported.

Robert DeHaven Virginia Abc Paddy Run Star Tannery

Mrs Barringer Seriously Ill in Berryville

Mrs John W Barringer of Berryville Va is seriously ill with a heart ailment at the home of Mr and Mrs Ralph S Fansler on South Stewart Street. She has stayed there ten days for treatment. A native of Winchester she is the daughter of the late Capt and Mrs Robert Breckenridge and widow of about eight years. She is sister of D William Breckenridge and aunt of Mrs Fansler.

John W. Barringer Berryville Ralph S. Fansler South Stewart Street Barringer Winchester Robert Breckenridge D. William Breckenridge Fansler

Man Pleads Guilty in DUI Case at Police Court

Russell Potts of 111 North Avenue pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated in Police Court this morning. He received a $100 fine plus costs, one month in jail, and a three year license revocation. Other cases saw John Campbell of 26 Freemont Street charged with trespassing on railroad property, with a one year suspended sentence conditioned on leaving town.

Russell Potts North Avenue John Campbell Freemont Street

Lawr en ce Yell and Blondell Lonas Charged with Larceny

Lawrence Yell of Boyce and Blondell Lonas of 607 South Cameron Street face larceny charges with one month in jail and costs. Police report notes the J. P. Penney store as the incident location.

Lawrence Yell Boyce J. P. Penney Blondell Lonas South Cameron Street

Piedmont youth turned over to federal authorities for theft

Andrew Jesse, 18, of Piedmont West Virginia, and Luray Virginia, was sent to federal authorities for trial on theft charges. It is alleged the man stole a federal warrant to another person and cashed it.

Andrew Jesse Piedmont W. Va Luray West Virginia

Storage Named Principal at Gravel Springs School

William A Storage of Shinnston West Virginia and Shepherds College graduate replaces H Dennis Hoover as Gravel Springs School principal Hoover moves to Middletown Virginia succeeding K A Moyers who resigned Local high school classes at Middletown have been under co supervision of Ivan Lantz and Mrs Mary Woore during the vacancy

William A. Storage Shinnston W. Va Shepherds College H. Dennis Hoover Gravel Springs Hoover Middletown K A. Moyers Storage West Virginia Frederick Ivan Lantz Mary Woore

Deputy Ill Deputy Sheriff Confined at Home

Deputy Sheriff Robert DeHaven is home due to grippe symptoms. Authorities report his condition is satisfactory and he is resting as he recovers.

Robert DeHaven

Betty Shoppe Undergoing Remodeling at 110 West Boscawen

The Betty Shoppe at 110 West Boscawen Street is undergoing remodeling with papering painting new shelves and other features. Mrs May McCarty operates the business and the work is expected to be completed by the first of the week.

West Boscawen Street May McCarty

Fire alarms George Mason Hotel basement blaze in Alexandria

Fire in the basement of the George Mason Hotel in Alexandria roused 25 guests early today after 400 people left a dinner and dance. Night manager Frank Lichtenwalter discovered the blaze a few minutes later and alerted guests. Damage was not yet known.

Alexandria George Mason Hotel Frank Lichtenwalter

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