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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1941

Page

2

License Board and Authorities Emphasize Alcohol Rules

State ABC officials led a session with licensees, law enforcement, and county reps from Clarke to Winchester stressing three administration divisions and coordinated work. Miles urged compliance within the law while banning sales to intoxicated persons and minors.

ABC Wade M. Miles of the ABC Board Clarke, Warren, Loudoun Fredrick Shenandoah Counties Winches Ta al Miles McDermott Gath J. B. Bywaters Lowe Pront Royal S. M. Carper Berry R. L. Deven Frederick County C. L. Puller Front Royal R. W. Buckner J. T. Boyd Winchestar Aera A. N. Adams Rville The Star Winchester

Safer Street Use Reminder From Chief Hollis

Chief Hollis of the police department urges pedestrians to share the road and step off the hard surface when cars approach. He notes the old idea of walking anywhere on the street is no longer recognized by law and stresses pedestrian cooperation with motorists for safety.

Hollis Police Department

Death of Mr Finkbine Middletown to Annapolis Resident

Wilmer Brown Finkbine formerly of Frederick County and Apple Pie Ridge died suddenly at his Annapolis home aged about 87. Survived by wife, two sons Charles and Amos, three daughters Marjorie Jessie and Marian, plus numerous in laws and relatives. Burial set for Mount Hebron Cemetery Winchester with graveside service by Rev T M Swann.

Wilmer Brown Finkbine Frederick County Annapolis Pitsburgh Apple Pie Ridge Maryland Mr. Finkbine Charles Finkbine Amos Finkbine Cincinnati Ohio Marjorie Finkbine Marian Willar New Windsor Paul Shryock Baltimore Finkbine Winchester Mount Hebron T. M. Swann Ot Na Street Methodist Ureh

Approximate product yield from 100 gallons of crude oil

The breakdown lists gasoline 44 gallons, fuel oil 36 gallons, miscellaneous coke and wax 8 gallons, kerosene 6 gallons, lubricants 3 gallons, and losses 3. In total about 100 gallons produced with 3 gallons lost.

Alan Peery to Lead Blossom Festival Entertainment Dept

Tomé Baldridge announced W. Alan Peery will head the festival entertainment and public relations department for 1941. Peery will oversee pageant and parade seating, street concessions, greeters, hotel reservations, tea dances, name band dances, and other divisions as the department forms its staff. He succeeds George T. Barnsley, now directing the Grand Feature parade.

Tomé Baldridge W. Alan Peery Virginia Loan and Thrift Corporation Mr. Peery Peery Department of Publicity and Sroabtien George T. Barnsley Department of Public Entertainment and Public Relations Barnsley

Special Jury For Clarke Special Grand Jury Date Set

A special grand jury is ordered to convene in Berryville on Monday March 24 at 10 o'clock. Cases include Charles Leg ion for larceny by conversion of an automobile owned by Percy Randolph. Briscoe Parker for breaking into Ben Craig's dwelling. Oakley Sealock for entering a cabin owned by D W Ritenour. Possible appeal cases list Charles Thompson Jr Irvin G Wiley and Clarence Lichliter with trial dates to be set. Jurors summoned include Harold Sowers Benjamin Romine L H Bell J O Krouse H Lee Stickles J L Carper and E C Helvestine.

Berryville Charles Legion Percy Randolph Briscoe Parker Ben Craig Oakley Sealock D. W Ritenour Thomas Wright D. W. Riteno

Home Town Boys On Parade at Hable's Palace Theatre

H Mellwee and his Municipal Band rehearse for a stage show titled Home Town Boys On Parade to be performed at Hable's Palace Theatre Thursday night March 27 alongside a feature film. Highlights include The Haunted House and The Village Band with descriptive music and lighting effects. Two blackface comedians, John Hottel and Mr McKlwee, join Kenneth Windle and The Four Smears for trombone numbers. tickets available from band members or by phone 997.

H. Mellwee Mr. McKlwee John Hottel Kenneth Windle Carter Baker Harry Carper Warren McFarland Eiber

Va Jackson Day Dinner Aims for $25000 Goal

Richmond March 21 A Jackson Day Celebration at the John Marshall Hotel March 29 sets a $25 000 contribution goal for Virginia party leaders. Senator William A Wright says the effort should rise high with Franklin Daniel of Lynchburg aiding the Young Democratic Club. Tom Connally will speak and Governor Price leads Virginia leaders in an evening of food music and dancing with dinner at 25 a plate and 2 extra for each accompanying lady.

Richmond Virginia Young Democratic Club John Marshall Hotel William A. Wright Franklin Daniel Lynchburg Young Democratic Club of Wright Tom Connally Texas Congress Great Britain Price

Urge Reports On Flagpole Fund Drive And Ball Revenue

H T Cook urges James H Baker Spanish War Veterans and associated clubs to submit ticket sale revenue for the Rt Patrick Day ball and raise about 400 dollars to erect a flagpole at the armory. He cites a long contributor list including Dr L M Allen Dr Chas R Anderson W A Baker and many others with Elks and Rotary clubs noted among supporters.

H. T. Cook James H. Baker Cook

Lease Pact To Be Signed Between US And UK

A naval arms exchange will be formalized next week with the United States and United Kingdom signing a lease pact. Principal signatories will be United States Ambassador John G. Winant and Prime Minister Winston Churchill.

Tne Unitedates United States John G. Winant Winston Churchill

Duke Glee Club Announces Concert Program Tomorrow

The Duke University Men’s Glee Club under director J Foster Barnes presents a balanced program featuring solo and ensemble pieces plus Negro spirituals. The 35-voice chorus performs standards and light opera selections, with several tunes arranged for fuller harmony and contributions from soloists and instrumental numbers.

Duke University Renna J. Foster Barnes Uni Duke Winehetar Wall Dizis

Middletown High School Presents Daisy Farce April 27

Senior Class stage a three act comedy She’s My Daisy by Vi Mayo at the Middletown High School auditorium Friday April 27. Christine Wright leads as the young wife with Harvey as her husband with a large cast including Donald Darling John Campbell and others guided by director Mr. Kurlinski.

Daisy Vi Mayo Middletown High School Lucy Peter Will Christine Wright Donald Darling Harvey Will Oacolm Brumback Freddie Anna Lee Grim Anne John Campbell

Missing phrase fragment hints at a chemical mixing product

Fragmented ad copy promotes accuracy and safety in chemical mixtures. It touts precise copper sulfate content control, instant dissolution, and efficient mixing in spray tanks. Claims economic benefits and reduced need for extra equipment by enabling direct stock solution preparation.

Kherman

Unclear OCR Memorandum on Voter Estimate

Fragmentary text notes an estimated voter count from last November with uncertain figures and names obscured. The source lacks clear entities, dates, or outcomes to form a complete news item.

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