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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1948

Page

2

Roadster Races Slated at Airport Speedway Apr 18

The first roadster races east of the Mississippi are set for April 18 at Airport Speedway. About 20 entrants include Art Parnell Carl Anderson Chess Wilkins and Shorty Bowers with participants from St Louis Minneapolis New York and California. The track, a third mile, has electric timing and will host a full summer schedule with big races May 16 and stock cars July 4.

Mississippi Airport Speedway Winchester E. N Art Parnell Carl Anderson Chess Wilkins Shorty Bowers Gerbig

In Memoriam for Daddy Dear by Luttrell Family

A bereaved family marks one year since the father's death with a solemn memorial. They recall his long suffering, missing him at home, and vow to follow his blessed life to attain peaceful rest. The note is signed by Mrs. Luttrell and children.

Daddy Luttrell

Men’s Glee Club Finalizes Apple Blossom Princess Vote

The Wesleyan College Men’s Glee Club cast the final vote to choose Miss Helen Gillis Bennett, 19, Bethesda Maryland, as Apple Blossom princess after six finalists were narrowed to a tie breaking choice at the Valentine dance. Bennett won the tie break among the four remaining candidates.

Helen Gillis Bennet Bethesda American University Miss Bennett Glee Club Wesleyan College, Conn

Boyce Schedules Easter Services

Pre Easter services will be held at Boyce Baptist church at 5 30 p m today tomorrow and Friday with Rev Melton Wright and Rev J Jack Manley leading sessions. An Easter sunrise service 5 45 a m Sunday will be on the lawn of Boyce High School with Rev Carrington Paulette as speaker and Boyce High School glee club providing music.

Boyce Baptist Church Melton Wright Boyce Methodist Church J. Jack Manley Charles Town Boyce High School Carrington Paulette Berryville Baptist Church Boyce High School Glee Club

Answers to Daily Quiz From Page 1

Answers list the correct responses to ten quiz questions. It states number 1 is Australia, number 2 false about location in Alaska, number 3 Horatius, number 4 Socrates, number 5 true, number 6 World War I, number 7 false, number 8 France, number 9 Autumn, and number 10 no for free service to all veterans regardless of Legion membership.

Australia Aleutian Islands Alaska Horatius Socrates France

Staymans Maintain Lead in Pennsylvania Apple Production

Harrisburg March 24 Stayman apples retained the production lead among commercially grown varieties in Pennsylvania in 1947 per state agriculture surveys. York Imperial ranked second, surpassing Rome Beauty, with Pennsylvania yielding about one third of Staymans and over a quarter of York Imperials nationwide.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania State Department of Agriculture Rome United States

Easter Service at Hayfield UP Church

Hayfield United Presbyterian Church and Mt. Olive Evangelical United Brethren hold an Easter service at 8 p m with a youth choir and a children’s Easter pageant. Participants include Garland Foster Margaret Ramey Joe Palmer Cleo Morgan Billy Fout Arthur Fout Cora Bryan Ann Wolfe Ronald Miller Edwin Morgan Emmett Morgan Edith Foster Bobby Ramey Billy Ramey Douglas Willey Jeannette Kenney James Wilkins Charlotte Clowser Nancy Santmyer Roger Rosmberger Benny Solomon Michael Wolfe and Buddy Largent with Mrs Boyd Ramey in charge of the program.

Mt. Olive Nancy Santymer Roger Rosgmberger Benny Solomon Michael Wolfe Buddy Largent Boyd Ramey

Church Merger Continues With Educator Remarks

At two o'clock Miss Elizabeth Chicoine of Elon College field director for Christian education and young peoples organization will speak. Rev S E Madren Elkton president of The Christian Missionary Assn of the conference will describe the work of this organization.

Elizabeth Chicoine Elon College Christian Education and Young Peoples’ Organization S. E. Madren Elkton Christian Missionary Assn

Court adjourns as Howlett to stand in own defense

A Moorefield area court session adjourned at 1 p.m. with Howlett slated to be called to the stand after recess. The trial expected to go to the jury early this afternoon as the defense had not summoned any witnesses. A reader asks about women lighthouse keepers. the latest retiree from the Coast Guard in New York was the last woman to serve in that role.

Moorefield Howlett United States Coast Guard New York

Sales Directory listing multiple farm auctions and estates

A March to April sequence of farm auctions and estate sales across West Virginia Pennsylvania and Virginia listing dates times locations and items for sale including livestock farm machinery household goods antiques and restaurant equipment. Notable entries include Glenn Heavner near Slanesville and the Burton estate in Winchester with various goods and vehicles.

Geo. Helsley White Hall Glenn Heavner Slanesville W. Va Salem Church Genevieve M. Burton Lee St. Winchester Ralph W Horst Chambersburg Marion Robert Lee Kernstown J. Dorsey Luttrell Winchester Rt. 522 Fahnestock Lane Trovella Clark Estate Bartonsville Edgar Maple Nain Ford Luttrell Fahnestock Henderson Sears Roebuck Ford Ferguson Ferguson McCormick

Estates Appraised In Winchester Probate Records

The late Travella E. P. Clark’s estate valued at 16828 is listed with appraisers Harry McCann Coleman Dunn and J Earl Rinker. Other estates: George W. Riley 11397 appraised by Taylor Barr J R Alexander Donald McFadden. Bessie R. Smith Whitacre 11834 appraisers Earl Bailey Harry McCann Robert De Haven. Harry Robert Denny 711 appraised by George Green W B Stuart Julian Everly. Thelma Wisecarver 6018 appraisers J H Yost G G Baker Richard Carpenter. Minnie E. Burton 1355 appraised by Robert Glaize John Glaize M B Clowe. William A. Buncutter 356 appraised by G C Baker Boyd Hamman A B Solenberger. James FE Keffer 6571 personal property and 10850 real estate appraised by Claude Grim G G Baker S D McFadden.

Travella E. P. Clark Winchester Harry McCann Coleman Dunn J. Earl Rinker George W. Riley Taylor Barr J. R. Alexander Donald McFadden Bessie R. Smith Whitacre Earl Bailey Robert de Haven Harry Robert Denny George Green W. B. Stuart Julian Everly Thelma Wisecarver J. H. Yost G.G. Baker Richard Carpenter Minnie E. Burton Robert Glaize John Glaize M.B. Clowe William A. Buncut

War Typ age Ue Page 1) Engines sold to Alpine Corp

Testimony shows an unnamed man telling a U S committee he produced aircraft engines for B24s and shipped them to Russia and Poland. He claimed export licenses were stencilled on boxes and sales ran from May or June through the rest of the year. He cited Richard F. Finchie as Alpine Corp president in Washington D C.

Richard F. Finchie Alpine Corp Washington, D. C Russia Lucky Poland WAA Jess Larson

Timeline of Vegetarian Practice Across Ages

The practice dates to ancient India and was advocated by Plato and Plutarch. It later became a distinct movement in England under George Cheyne in 1671.

India Plato Plutarch England George Cheyne

Education Institute Draws Presbyterian Delegates to City

About 80 persons from 40 churches attend Winchester Presbytery fifth annual religious education institute in the city. Sessions opened at 2 30 p m with worship and an address by Rev. James Appleby of UTI Richmond, plus three discussion groups. Supper at 6 p m, then Rev. W C Jamison presents a sound movie The Unfaithful Servent. Dr Appleby to speak again at 8 p.m with about 200 expected for the evening session.

Religious Education Institute of Winchester Presbytery James Appleby UTI Richmond W. C. Jamison

Olivet to Calvary by 60-voice choir Sunday

A 60 voice combined choir from the Chanters and the Clarendon Presbyterian church under Floyd W. Haines will sing Maunder s Olivet to Calvary at 5 p m Easter Sunday at Market St Methodist church.

Rehoir Chanters Clarendon Presbyterian Church Floyd W. Haines Maunder Calvary Market St. Methodist Church

Easter Sunrise Service in Reliance Cemetery

An Easter sunrise service will be held at 7 a.m. Sunday in Reliance cemetery led by Rev. L. P. Tederick with a message by Rev. H. S. Roane of Grace Methodist Church Middletown. If weather is bad the service moves to Reliance Evangelical United Brotherhood church. A Sunday school follow up prayer service will be led by W. F. Ship with a special devotional portion.

Reliance Cemetery L. P. Tederick H. S. Roane Grace Methodist Church Middletown Reliance Evangelical United Brothern Church Reliance Wil W. F. Ship

Reliance Quartet Gives Service Schedule at Greenway and Friendship

The Reliance quartet will perform at Greenway at 10 a.m. and at Friendship at 11 15 a.m. with a Reliance Tie listed for 4 5 p.m. The readable text outlines a calendar of church or community service times.

Reliance Quartet Oiceet Greenway Friendship Reliance Tie

Truman delays renomination stance until July convention

Senator Pepper urges uninstructed delegations and July selection amid war crisis. Dixie Democrats threaten to bolt if Truman is chosen. Some oppose federal anti-poll tax and anti-lynching efforts, arguing for states rights and restraint on federal civil rights legislation. Senator Maybank condemns meddling. Senator Hoey opposes anti-lynching measures.

Truman Pepper Dixie Congress Sen Maybank D-Sc Sen. Hoey D-Nc

Community Auction Sale Opens for Consignments March 26 1948

Community sale invites consignments for auction with sale starting at 10:00 am on Friday March 26 1948. Located between White Hall and Greenspring eight miles from Winchester. For information contact George Hels ley Carlton Dyke or Hugh Crim.

Winchester White Hall Green Spring Apple Pie Ridge International Chevrolet Army McCormick Fordson Ford Studebaker Dodge McCormick-Deering GEO. Helsley Hugh Crim Carlton Dyke Charles Duvall Strong Lewis Coleman Dunn Preston Engle Mullen Jolliffe Snider Schneider & Hensell Ladies of Pentecostal Church Greenspring George Helsley

Fred. County Virginia Public Notice on Fence Law Petition

The Frederick County Board of Supervisors will hold a May 10 1948 meeting to receive petitions from qualified voters of Russell's Precinct Back Creek Magistrial District on changing the fence law. The notice cites Virginia Code 3547 as amended and seeks input for or against the proposed change.

Michie Board of Supervisors of Fred. Co

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Memoriam Men’s Glee Club Boyce American Growers Supply Co., Inc Whitacre Capon Bridge B. W. Alabaugh AH. F. Smith H. E. Heitz Harrison Whitacre Staymans Hayfield UP Church Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Larry's Market Baker St Hugh L. Hockman Baker Street Lee St Crescent Pond Sanford R. Gifford Metropolitan Museum of Art Napoleon Paris Cisnes A. B. Solenberger Coleman Dunn & Brown Lovett Kline & Snider Clerks Education Institute Great Sun W.W. F. Artrip, JR W. F. Artrip Joe Jolliffe Frederick County Court House Washington St Handley High School Roy P. Duvall Russell H. Dunlap Marion Penna Ford Fergusons Allis Chalmers John Deere A John Deeres McDeering New Idea Mc-Deering Massey Harris John Deere Mc-Deering Black Hawk Farmall BN Athens David Bradley G. I Ralph W. Horst Lee N. Whitacre Clerk Rae Glaize & Bro North Camero N Street Chapman Motor CO W. Boscawen ST Tommy D. Lockhart Loudoun St Omps Funeral Home Heatwolk Motor CO N. Braddock St H. F. Smith The Ladies Aid Esso Esso Standard Oil Company
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