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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1939

Page

9

Handley Senior Class Presents The Apron String Revolt Comedy

After a month of rehearsals the Handley Senior Class stages The Apron String Revolt in Handley Auditorium at 8 pm Friday March 31. The three act comedy features Miss Gatewood as Mrs Holt and a cast of experienced performers, with production staff handling stage, props, publicity and ticket sales. Tickets are sold at Baker's Drug Store and by class members with adults 50 cents and student rates.

Handley Miss Gatewood Lillian Gatewood Mrs. Holt M. Jane Athey Annabelle Madden Jane Jackson Billie Pappas Mary Lou Willie Mae Brumback Miss Martin Scoots’ Robinson David Bobby Boyd Wade Pete Himelright Officer Clancy Vance Bourjaily Sammy Habelett Baya Hi Paine de See Ton Jack Alden Courtney Ones Donald Stewart H. Hodgson Colleen Orndorff A Rittenour Kenneth Clevenger Joyce Baker's Drug Store Agra

Idaho spends 57130 yearly on centerline highway painting

Idaho funds the centerline painting program with 57130 dollars in annual highway department expenses. Director H. R. Flint disclosed the figure, detailing the cost to paint a yellow line along state highways.

Boise Ida

Poll Tax Due By May Six For August Primary

With heightened interest in the Democratic primary for county offices in August, voters are reminded that poll taxes must be paid by Saturday May 6. Tax rules state qualifying voters must be state residents for a year and county residents for six months, be registered, and have paid capitation taxes for the prior three years. Capitation taxes due as of January 1 bear 6 percent interest after June. payments before December 5 avoid penalties.

Social Guests Visit Rosenberger and area families

Mrs Ida Good and Miss Lora Good of Winchester visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs J B Snapp. Other guests included Mrs Bessie Lonas Maynard Brewer Clyde Keckley Raymond Bradfield and Betty Lou their daughter, Mrs Lum Rosier and children, and Alice Good with her father and sister. Also Mr J S White Cordelia White Mrs Moyer and daughter and family, and Minnie Tucker spent the weekend with Mary Chapin.

Rosenberger Ida Good Lora Good Winchester J. B. Snapp William Brewer Bessie Lonas Maynard Brewer Clyde Keckley Raymond Bradfield Betty Lou Lum Rosier Chambersville Alice Good J. S. White Cordelia White Moyer Bunker Hill W. Va William Nazenrodt Minnie Tucker Mary Chapin

Apples Lead to Missing Billfold in Emporia Incident

In Emporia Kansas W A Keller paid 15125 for a bushel of apples. Two peddlers visited his home offering apples for 125 per bushel. A $10 bill blew from his hand and he left his billfold on the running board. The car drove away with the billfold containing 150.

Emporia, Kas W. A. Keller

Mother of Former Handley Teacher Dies Suddenly

Mrs. Clara Beery wife of Col. Thomas P. Beery died suddenly of a heart attack at her Harrisonburg home. Presbyterian services were held. interment in Woodbine Cemetery. She was a Staunton native and active in church work and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Survived by two daughters Miss Clara Beery and Miss Jane Beery and two sons Peyton Beery and Lieut. James Beery.

Presbyterian Harrisonburg Clara Beery Thomas P. Beery Woodbine Cemetery

Traynor Sees Photo Finish For NL Pennant

In San Francisco Harold Pie Traynor predicts a four team struggle for the National League pennant among Chicago New York Cincinnati and Pittsburgh. He says Pittsburgh appears stronger with improved pitching after watching exhibition games in California and notes Tobin Bauers and Klinger gained experience that will aid the Pirates this season.

San Francisco Harold Pie") Traynor Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago New York Cincinnati California Traynor Jim Tobin Russ Bauers Bob Klinger

Rainfall figures and averages from Winchester study

Present and past rainfall data include 24 hours ending 8 a.m. with 1.14 inches, March to date 1.87 inches, year to date 8.21 inches. Monthly averages for 1913-38 show January 2.53, February 1.98, March 3.20, April 3.34, May 3.20, June 3.34, July 3.34, August 3.34, October 3.13, November 3.00, December 3.00 inches. Average annual rainfall over 26 years is 35.09 inches. Courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.

Saab Winchester Research Laboratory

Man Charged With Hay Delivery Without Weight Cert

Chicago Joseph Dieter was arraigned before Municipal Judge Edwin J. Hasten on delivering hay without a weight master certificate. The judge joked about bail and the "last straw" before suspending a $25 fine.

Chicago Joseph Dieter Edwin J. Hasten

Toothful Alibi in Chicago James Smiley Case

James Smiley testified before the Superho Court that 37 false teeth sets caused his child support arrears with 37 similar reasons. He said he spent 8500 dollars on dental prostheses since a 1933 divorce and struggled to get a proper fit. The court reduced his payments as he smiled.

Chicago James Smiley Superho Smiley

Death Removes Lewis P. Ott At Age of Ninety

Funeral rites were held in Harrisonburg Virginia for Lewis Phillip Ott 90 oldest resident. He died at Rockingham Memorial Hospital after an operation and injuries from an automobile accident years ago. Survived by son EB Dulaney Ott and brother Walter S Ott. widow formerly Miss Fannie Dulaney had died in 1235. He lived in Harrisonburg since 1865 and worked in mercantile business with his father.

Harrisonburg Lewis Phillip Ott Rockingham Memorial Hospital Mr. Ott William and Eliza Hartman Ott Woodstock Presbyterian Church

Goldsborough To Become A Judge

Rep. T. Alan Goldsborough will resign from Congress on April 5 and take the oath as a federal judge in the district court, ending 18 years of service. The District of Columbia appointment moves him from legislator to judiciary.

Washington T. Alan Goldsborough Dmd Congress District Court Goldsborough

Virginia Women Prepare for 32nd Federation Convention in Richmond

The Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs plans its 32nd annual convention in Richmond April 18 to 20 with 400 delegates from 200 federated clubs. National and international speakers include Saidie Orr Dunbar, John L. Whitehurst, Lena Madesin Phillips, and Joe Starnes. The opening includes welcome by Governor Price and Mayor Bright and a Westhampton tea after a garden tour of Agecroft and Wittholemere.

Virginia Womn Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs Richmond Lucille Bland West Point Fifth District Old Dominion General Federation Saidie Orr Dunbar John L. Whitehurst Baltimore Maryland Federation Lena Madesin Phillips International Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Joe Starnes Congress Fifth Alabama Appropriations Committee Price Bright Dunbar Tuckahoe Woman’s Club Westhampton Agecroft Wittholemere Westhampton College

More Workers For Park Area Expansion At Catoctin

CCC headquarters announced an extra camp of 200 men would be established in the Catoctin recreational area, in the mountains northwest of Frederick, to prepare it for summer use. Major Harry Williar said the National Park Service had requested a supplemental project and that no word had been received about dismissing the existing 300 men.

Thurmont Catoctin CCC Frederick Harry Williar WPA National Park Service

Check Cashed After 32 Years by Old Marine

W S Newton cashed a 70 cent check dated January 2, 1907 at the State Bank of Toulon. The veteran, honorably discharged from the Marines, found the check among old papers and noted Uncle Sam signed it.

Toulon Til State Bank of Sam Newton

Woman's Club Pre-Convention Meeting and Luncheon

A pre-convention meeting will be held at 10 o clock Tuesday morning at the Richmond Woman's Club. The chairmen of departments divisions and standing committees and the past state presidents will join as guests for luncheon.

Richmond Woman’s Club Woman's Club

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