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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1949

Page

3

Sunday church listings across Braddock and nearby churches

An extensive rundown of church services across Braddock Street and surrounding avenues. It lists pastors, church schools, worship times, Sunday school hours, youth programs, and special services or classes for multiple denominations including Methodist, Reformed, Episcopal, Congregational Christian, Christian Science, Church of the Nazarene, Disciples, Full Gospel, Assembly of God, First Baptist, Brethren, Evangelical United Brethren, Grace Lutheran, Presbyterian, and others.

Cork St. Christian (Disciples Claude Grove Bruce Griffith First Baptist Church First Assembly of God M. N. Zezzo Christ Ambassadors E. O. Dickerson First Evangelical United Brethren Carl W W. «Liser Edwin F. Ritter Walter A. Hanan Evangelist Hanan Church Council

Colleen Ryan Chosen for Honorary Winchester Fire Chief

Colleen Elizabeth Ryan an 18 year old senior from Handley High chosen to represent South End Fire Co in the contest to select an honorary Winchester fire chief for the Apple Blossom Festival parade on April 28. Miss Ryan daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ryan 411 S Kent Sr active in Handley sports Library and Dramatic clubs.

Colleen Elizabeth Ryan Robert Ryan S. Kent Sr South End Fire Co Winchester Fire Miss Ryan Handley

Co op Telephone Service Urged by Virginia Delegate

Delegate Robert Whitehead urged Virginia to amend laws to let cooperatives provide rural telephone service and to borrow from government funds for rural expansion. He noted 80 percent of farm homes lack telephones and stressed farmers’ needs.

Bowling Green Robert Whitehead Virginia Whitehead Virginia Electric Co-op Nelson County

Unlighted Horse Rider Fined $25

Norfolk.Police report Joe C. Terry 22 involved in a night collision with a pick up truck in Norfolk county court. He was fined 25 dollars for riding a horse at night without a light. A reckless driving charge against James Nance of Norfolk was dismissed.

Norfolk Joe C. Terry Norfolk County Trial Justice Court James Nance

Tuck Okays Money For School Buses

Governor Tuck approves deficit authorization of 436000 dollars for the school bus travel fund and signals a change in how the fund will be distributed.

Tuck Richmond

Why The Hague Is Named With The The

The Dutch form s Graven Hage means the Count Hedge. Hague derives from hedge or hedge enclosed hunting seat of Counts of Holland. In 1260 William II enclosed it making a princely residence and its royal role grew as home to the royal family.

Hague Netherlands Holland William II

Training Camp News Briefs March 26 1949

Dodgers manager Burt Shotton has named 19 of 27 players for the Texas Georgia Oklahoma trip. Dimaggio pins pinch hitting marks for the Yankees in a 6 0 win over the Phillies. Hartung praised by Cooper for spring curve. Hudson shines for Senators but loss to Chattanooga farm club noted. Athletics beat Havana Cubans 10 3 in Cuba. Indians vs Oaks preview as Lemon starts. Bevens rumored return to Yankees despite arm trouble. Cubs aim to split with Giants as Emil Rush and Dutch Leonard prepare to pitch.

Vero Beach Brooklyn Dodgers Burt Shotton Texas Georgia Oklahoma Ralph Branca Morris Martin Rex Barney Joe Hatten Jack Banta Elmer Sexauer Harry Taylor Washington Senators Sid Hudson Hudson Senators Orlando Chattanooga Bobo Newson Los Angles Emil Rush Chicago Cubs New York Giants Dutch Leonard Cubs New York

Last Grasshopper Plague In United States

The last great infestation occurred in 1936 and 1937 affecting four species in North and South Dakota Nebraska Kansas and neighboring states. Some authorities warn that the summer of 1949 may bring another grasshopper plague.

United States North South Dakota Nebraska Kansas

Hoover Commission Cuts Into Political Propaganda

The Democratic National Committee accuses the Hoover Commission of wandering into political propaganda. J Howard McGrath says the panel has shifted from house keeping to debating federal policy, though task force reports not yet part of final recommendations.

Washington Democratic National Committee Hoover Commission Herbert Hoover Congress Truman J. Howard McGrath Capital Comment

Local Rent Decontrol Plan Voted By House Conferees

Conferees endorsed separate machinery to remove rent controls by incorporated cities towns and villages with gubernatorial approval. Local governing bodies would send the decontrol resolution after a public hearing and the expediter would define major portions and remaining unincorporated areas by population.

Four Gambling Rings Broken Near Washington D C

U S Attorney George Morris Fay announced that raids by U S marshals yesterday disrupted four major gambling rings operating in and near the capital. A total of 28 men were arrested as part of the action. Fay said the rings controlled most gambling in the Washington area.

Washington U.S George Morris Fay Fay Lig Washington Area

Show Girl Injured In Fall from Train

Miss Kathryn Hoban, a Mi ami showgirl, injured when she fell from a train near Charlottesville while crossing between cars. She was taken to University of Virginia hospital and is improving.

Charlottesville Kathryn Hoban Miami Here University of Virginia Hospital

Handley High School Student Wins State Public Speaking Honors

Handley officials praised Miss Yates after she won the local contest and advanced to state honors in public speaking. Arch ie Fry, a Handley faculty member who mentored her, expressed pride in her achievement. R J McNally of Shenandoah Valley National Bank noted Winchester's statewide victory as the contest moved beyond the local level.

Handley Miss Yates Archie Fry W. Leichester St Virginia R. J. McNally Shenandoah Valley National Bank Virginia Bankers Assn Frederick County Winchester Yates

Eisenhower Faces Shortened Joint Chiefs After Illness

Washington dispatch reports the illness of one official and retirement of another reduce the Joint Chiefs of Staff to three men, with Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower acting as temporary moderator. Indications suggest it may be some time before he returns to duty.

Washington Joint Chiefs of Staf Representa Dwight D. Eisenhower

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Braddock St. Methodist Rey Wi Archer Wright John J. Hawse Taylor F. Simpson Centenary Reformed L Flic T Christ Episcopal Charles N. Tyndell Congregational Christian Robert A. Whitten Bible School O A. Bugzie Winchester Junior Christian Science B. Cork St Church of the Nazarene A L. Lepley T. Swisher Elm St Rev L. L Stonesifer First Baptist F. T. Clark First Brethren Paul E. Dick Richard Sudduth Grace Lutheran William E. Eisenberg Eeee Highland Ave. Presbyterian Joseph S. Duckwall Bilwood Willey Lee Rinker John Mann Methodist E. H. Jackson Onna Robinson Loudoun St. Church of Christ Nathan Williamson Garland Whitlock Market St Lewis F. Havermale Horner Montague Ave Methodist B. W. Coe Don Weber Round Hill Macedonia Mt. Carmel Sacred Heart Catholic Julian Bullock D. m South Braddock St St. Paul Ame D. E Fields A. F. Martin Winchester Presbyterian Ronald S Wilson Russel Joyce Ch SS. Councilanc Mary Bittinger M. Priday ST. Petersburg Joe Dimnaggio New York Yankee Philadelphia Phillies Dimaggio Walter Cooper New York Giant Clint Hartung Havana Philadelphia Athletics Cuba A’s Ed Joost Sam Chapman Oakland Cleveland Indians Bob Lemon Oakland Oaks Sam Zoldak San Francisco Seals San Diego Chicago White Sox Floyd Bill) Bevens New York Yankees WINC Grove’s J. W. Grove Furnitture CO Loudoun Hoover Group McGrath House Sparkman U. S Eisenhower III Member Federal Deposit, Insurance Corporation Hanna Ladies’ Home Journal Cynthia Leggett Ind Celor DIAL Standard Germent Inc
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