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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1950

Page

2

Guild Play Here Tonight at Handley Auditorium

The JCC presents a dramatic trial of Christ before Caiaphas and Pilate by Geoffrey Dowsett at Handley auditorium tonight. Judge Elliott Marshall acts in the cast, with full rehearsals completed and tickets sold at the door through Shirley Bly, JCC president.

JCC Handley Auditorium Geoffrey Dowsett Christ Jaean Romanes Winchester Elliott Marshall Poores Shirley Bly Presient

Pollard Named Acting Dean of St. Catherine’s Schools

Dr. Pollard is named acting dean succeeding Rev est A Debordenhave who left for Old Christ Church Philadelphia. He will supervise St. Catherine’s Alexandria St Anges’ Alexandria St. Anne’s Charlottesville and Christchurch School in Middlesex County. Pollard, a William and Mary graduate, is a farmer and business professor with a Doctor of Philosophy from Harvard Business School.

Newspaper Man to Speak at Winchester Kiwanis Luncheon

A Winchester Star editor and publisher will address the Kiwanis Club at the George Washington Hotel luncheon tomorrow. The talk will cover city journalism and publication affairs amid a thriving dairy industry producing about 2.5 billion dollars in annual products.

Kiwanis Club Leacheen Winchester Kiwanis Club Gordon Inchester Star George Washington Hotel

Winchester Forced Hospital Admits Local Residents

The hospital list includes Eugene A. Knight of 6 Park View Avenue Fred H. Way of 339 W Cork George H Ramsburg Rt Claude Brown Rt 2 Mrs Douglas Smallwood Round Hill Mrs Nathan Hartden Gore Mrs Lee A Butler Cross Junction Charles H Painter Lovettsville Mrs John Onips Whitacre Charles Albert Weaver 304 Parkway St Mrs John Haines Amissville Elwood Cameron The Plains Boanie Sue Ritenour daughter of Charles Lee Riternour Stephens City Charles C Cadwaller son of Cecil Cadwallader White Post

Robert L. Jones Washington St George H. Ramsburg Claude Brown Douglas Smallwood Round Hill Nathan Hartden Gore Lee A. Butler Cross Junction Charles H Painter Lovettsville John Onips Whitacre Charles Albert Weaver Parkway St John Haines Amissville Elwood Cameron the Plains

Apartment Permit Issued for 42-Unit Harrisonburg Building

A building permit was issued in Harrisonburg for a three story brick and steel U shape apartment building with 42 units. The project by Madison Terrace Apartment Corp of Salem Va is expected to be ready for occupancy by April 1 1951 and will cost over 150 000 dollars. The complex will be 273 feet long by 111 feet deep and include one two and three bedroom apartments.

Harrisonburg Madison Terrace Apartment Corp Salem

Builder S. G. Shendon Granted Permit for Stone Dwelling

S. G. Shendon of 316 Piccadilly Street owner of Bell Clothes Shop has been granted permission to erect a stone dwelling at 402 South Stewart Street. The one story structure measures 60 by 60 feet with an estimated cost.

S. G. Shendon Piccadilly St Bell Clothes Shop S. Stewart

Negotiations Stalemate Over Chrysler Pension Offer

Negotiations in the Chrysler strike stalled today over specifics of the company's $30,000,000 pension package. The dispute centers on eligibility and payout schedules as representatives seek a swift settlement.

Detroit Chrysler

Senators seek details on State Department homosexuality purge

Senators disclosed a 5 000 person estimate of "perverts" in D C tied to government hiring amid pressure to identify involved individuals. The testimony referenced a District of Columbia official unnamed by lawmakers as well as broader probes into espionage linking to state department personnel and possible reforms.

District of Columbia State Department Bridges R-Nh Senate State Acheson Senate Foreign Relations Appropriations Subcommittee Washington Washington Police Department

Mrs Lucy Scothorn Dies in Winchester Hospital

Mrs Lucy Alice Scothorn of Stephens City died at 12 05 am in Winchester Memorial Hospital after a week of serious illness She was born December 28 1881 in Mayland daughter of Ruben Layman widow of Walter Scothorn She leaves Emmett L Scothorn Jessie Leisinger Alma Martin Gary Othorn and Belle Kline among survivors Funeral 3 pm Thursday from her late home with Rev C A York officiating at Green Hill Cemetery Stephens City

Lucy Alice Scothorn Stephens City Winchester Memorial Hospital Mayland Ruben Layman Lee Scothorn Walter Scothorn

Paul B. Adams Dies at Residence

Paul Bailey Adams of White Hall, an automobile mechanic, died at his home this morning after illness since February and a serious spell on March 1. Born October 31, 1907, he was the son of J. E. Adams and the late Rose Adams. Funeral arrangements pending at Omps Funeral Home. Card of thanks from Mrs. Milton Milburn and family expresses gratitude for sympathy and flowers.

Paul Bailey Adams White Hall J. E. Adams Rose Adams Omps Funeral Milton Milburn

Queen of America recalls Europe trip with Marshall Plan views

Mrs. Sally Baker of Pikeville Kentucky and her husband Floyd met with ECA Director Paul Hoffman during a luncheon on their way home from Europe. She recalled Danes grateful, Greeks improving and Greece's women guiding home life while visiting an International Relief Organization camp in Italy and meeting Crown Princess Louise in Stockholm.

Sally Baker Floyd Mr. Hoffman Pikeville Paris Hoffman Marshall Plan Mrs. Baker Mr. Baker Sweden Holland International Relief Organization Italy Canada Australia Greece Louise Stockholm

Deadline Set For Mail Ballot Filing in April Primary

Filing deadline is midnight Thursday for the Democratic Primary on April 14. Thirteen candidates seek nominations for council seats to be filled in June. Officials report fewer than six mail ballot applications received. John Azary, who set a Columbia scoring record in 1949 50, will captain the Lions basketball team next season.

John Azary Columbia Lion

April 1 Sales Directory notices across Frederick County

Listings show multiple April auctions and real estate sales including the Benham and Larrick attorneys front of Frederick County Page House, Jos T Jenkins at the County Court House, Bryarly School PTA near Albin, Lupton estate at the County Court House Kernstown real estate, D W Maury estate near Greenwood Church, Mrs Mary F Swartz near Bunker Hill, Geo Hellsley farm Grimes, J Fred Larrick special commissioner at the Frederick Court House, Carlton F P Dyke near Winchester Greenspring, Carlton Dyke dairy cows hogs, and Mrs C A Yancey Stephens City household goods.

Jos T. Jenkins Frederick County Court House Stephens City Bryarly School P.T.A Albin Tate Stephenson Chas Lupton Kernstown D. W Maury

Youth Spring Rally Draws 200 From Winchester Presbytery

About 200 young people from Winchester Presbytery gathered in Charles Town West Virginia for a Youth Spring Rally. Attendees traveled from Winchester Front Royal Berryville Woodstock Strasburg and other points. Betty Bayliss was elected president with Mitzi Luciser Sue Sowers Donald Boltz Barbara Hale Jimmy Ann Payne and Pete Yost named to key posts. Apox supper preceded an evening talk by Rev Lloyd Arehart and dedication of the Presbytery Council.

Winchester Westminister Fellowship West Virginia University Betty Bayliss Mitzi Luciser Keyser W. Va Sue Sowers Donald Boltz Martinsburg Barbara Hale Romney Christian Faith Jimmy Ann Payne Front Royal Commandship Pete Yost Berkeley Springs Growth Lloyd Arehart

Trial Justice Court Cases Heard by Judge W E Ed wards

Recent docket before Judge W E Ed wards lists motorists and offenses across White Post Gore Gore Star Tannery Winchester and surrounding areas. Offenses include speeding reckless driving no license or inspection and improper registration with fines ranging from 9.25 to 26.75 dollars.

Trial Justice Court W. Earle Edwards Frank Junior Haines Winchester Holmes Preston Strosnider White Post Arthur Henry Snyder Hens City Regisao Roland Green Mitchell Boyce William Pinkney Wetherall Raymond Milton Dodson Stephens City Jesse James McDonald Kent St Paul Davis Everly Middletown William Junior Heflin Russell Emmett Brill Star Tannery Robert Powell Orchard Ave Marvin Conley Slonaker Gore Arthur Fries Streit Nontague Ave James William Voorhees Rt. 3 John Gilbert Roach James Luther Sirbaugh Carlton Lee Sirbaugh Capon Bridge Clarence Robert Good Jr Ee Mall St

500 Attend Brumback Family Party at Winchester Armory

Upwards of 500 persons are expected to attend C. I. Brumback & Sons annual Family Party at Winchester armory tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. The local Haervester dealers present a program of movies and stage entertainment topped with free cats. Entertainers include Grandpa Janes and His Grandchildren.

C. I. Brumback & Sons Winchester Armory Haervester Grandpa Janes

Actor Arn Reconsiders Senator Run

Edward Arn, film actor, reverses plan to seek a senate seat and announces he will not run. He cites personal reasons and shifts focus to other acting projects. The move surprises political observers in Hollywood.

Hollywood Edward Arnold

Bayeux Tapestry Display Location and Details

The tapestry is on view in the former palace of bishops in Bayeux, a historic city in northwestern France. It depicts the Norman conquest of Britain in 1066, with numerous scenes worked in worsteds of eight colors.

Bayeux Palace of Bishops France Britain

Seek Honorary Fire Chief Titles at Apple Blossom Parade

Winchester and Frederick County will name honorary fire chiefs for the Apple Blossom parade with out of town judges selecting Thursday at the Capitol Theatre. Miss Weakley from Handley and Miss Bray from Middletown, plus three from Frederick County, compete for the titles. others serve as honorary wardens ride in open cars.

Winchester Frederick County Capitol Theatre Jack Fretwell Miss Weakley Handley Sarah Zane Fire Co Wesley R. Weakley Kerr St Arlene Middletown Fire Co Miss Bray American Viscose Co Front Royal Nannie Reliance Warren County High School Grubbs Studio Bell Studio Strasburg

Frederick County Teachers Association Meeting Postponed

The Frederick County Teachers Association postpones its Saturday April 1 meeting to Saturday April 15 due to Bing Crosby Day and Northern Virginia Forensic events. Principal Paul R. Beable of Stephens City High School announced the change. He said committee reports will be heard and officers for the next year elected.

Frederick County Teachers Association Beause Bing Crosby Front Royal Winchester Paul R. Beable Stephens City Frederick Couny Teachers Assn Beable Uoon

Berryville Postmaster Named Bond Committee Chair

Named Chairman H B Harris, Berryville post master, has been appointed chair man of the Clarke a,an Bond committee. Harris will succeed eame Dorsey, who ase appoint seatenant was made by HM Edwards, State director of the Treasury Dept. U.S. Savings Bond Division.

H. B. Harris Berryville Clarke A Harris Eame Dorsey Seatenant HM. Edwards Treasury Dept. U.S. Savings

Quiz answers from Page 4 list ten questions and responses

A compact recap of the page four quiz answers listing ten items. The answers include a hunt, reasons tied to clothing and wit, a quoted sighting, a true statement, Oxfords, age ranges five to seven, motion pictures, Manchuria, Admiral William Falsey, and Samuel F Smith, reflecting a diverse trivia set.

Oxfords Manchuria Admiral William F. Halsey Samuel F. Smith

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Guild Dr. Pollard Patints Winchester Forced Hospital Eugene A. Knight Parkview Ave Fred H. Way W. Cork Brumback Grandpa Jones Ada Ay Braddock St Jones Service D.C Lucy Scothorn Paul B. Adams Plumbing & Sanitary Srarimo Co Winchester Front Royal H. K. Benham J. Fred Larrick Pege House Cardinal Arlene Weakley Zetta Rhea Broy Madame Stone Loudoun St Loudoun Cork Sheppard North Cameron Glaize & Bro Chapman Motor CO W. Bosewen St Omps Funeral Home Albert Toth W. Haet St Tommy D. Lockhart NEW Low Prices Lamp Motor CO Smithfield Ave Heatwole Motor Co N. Braddock St J. Bryant & Co J. H. Riley Kernstown Property Charles M. Lupton Lowman South Carolina Valley Pike B. & O. Railroad Daily Crossword Nizes Riu Tance Rela
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