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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1941

Page

2

Homemakers Plan Large Winchester Meeting Tomorrow

More than 700 homemakers from the Northern Eye district are expected in Winchester for the one day convention at First Baptist Church. Mrs W J Grove of Augusta County will preside with speakers including Mrs S H Walton and Dr C L Riley. Topics cover nutrition health and the home’s role in a strong America with luncheon served at the church.

Winchester First Baptist Church Mildred Grove Stephens City Waid Grove Frederick County Elizabeth Sprouse Frederick W. J. Grove Augusta County Carl A. Honeycutt W.iewers Funk John Middleton Fairfax County Mercye Tucker Rockingham County Marjorie Neff Harrisonburg Eulalia Nalley Scott Atkinson H. Walton Virginia Federation of Home Demonstration Clubs E. H. Hodges J. McG. Thompson W. E. Walker W. Jr Sififth Janet Cameron C. L. Riley C. B. Smith America

Home Agent Schedule and Q A on Puerto Rican Voting

Miss Elizabeth Sprouse the county home agent presents the weekly schedule March 31 to April 5. Gore Home Demonstration Club meets April 2 at 2 PM at the school house to demonstrate buying material by the yard. Shawnee meets April 3 at 2 PM at the club house with the same topic. The note answers that Puerto Ricans may vote in most elections but cannot vote for President.

Elizabeth Sprouse Gore Home United States

Mountain Yearling Ewes Offered First Come Basis

Rumsey Smith of Ik Horn Fruit Farms at Whanging Rock West Virginia offers 40 spring ram lambs and ewe lambs for sale. Ewes bred from Wernmyell line, healthy and strong, up to 150 pounds with 742 pounds shear. Delivery available at reasonable cost. Price 12 dollars each weighed. Offer limited to one sale.

W. Va Wernmyell Rumsey Smith Ik Horn Fruit Farms

History of Ward Home and Its Winchester Origins

The estate of the late Mrs. Emily Funsten Ward sold to John W. Rosenberger for 25000, drawing attention to the historic Winchester dwelling. Originating as a Wood’s Addition site chosen by Col. Daniel Lee in 1812, the stone house mirrored Dr. E. Stuart’s residence and was later rebuilt after fires.

Emily Funston Ward John W. Rosenberger Winchester Richard E. Griffith Wood Daniel Lee Superior Court Col. Lee E. c. Stuart Colonel Lee Richard E. Byrd Col. Byrd Byrd Margaret Funsten Bennett Major Bennett United States Army Colonel Byrd Bennett Emily Funsten Yrd George H. Byrd New York William Byrd Margaret Funsten Byrd Robert M. Ward Emily Funsten Ward

Camp Lee Defense Miracle Driven By Rapid Construction

Richmond report details Camp Lee growing into a 22 000 man facility serving as a Medical Department and Quartermaster Corps training and replacement center. At peak, 13 000 workers built the camp costing about 11 million dollars with weekly payroll over 500 000.

Richmond Camp Lee Virginia State Chamber of Commerce Camp Lees Selective Service Medical Department Artermaster Corps Addiiion Quartermaster Corps

Sunday movie ordinance in Winchester debated by readers

The Inquiring Reporter surveys opinions on legalizing Sunday films after church services in Winchester. Dr. C Bruce Harlowe condemns Sunday films as sacred time, while Mrs. Taylor argues for restraint and contemplation, and Mrs. Keffer supports personal choice. Edward Carpenter notes benefits for youth and public safety.

Winchester

Mrs Hahn Rites Set for Gore Resident

Mrs Cora Alice Herd Hahn 74 of Gore died after an illness attributed to complications. Born October 16 1866 she was a Lutheran Church member survived by husband William Hahn and nine children Van Hahn Lena Saville Lawrence Hahn Gilbert Hahn Homer Horn Virginia Smith Zelda Harlow Luella Crane. A daughter Rebecca died 19 years ago. Funeral services proceed from the home Tuesday at noon to the Lutheran Church Rio W Va for 2 pm interment. nephews to serve as pallbearers.

Cora Alice Herd Hahn Gore William O Sallie Herd Lutheran Church Zelda Harlow Frederick Luella Crane Capon Bridge Rebecca C. H. Anderson Rio W. Va Zirkle Hahn

Three Killed in Oil Fire at Maryland University Building

PRINCESS ANNE MD March 31 At least three killed and several missing when an oil stove exploded in an old administration building of the negro branch of the University of Maryland and fire destroyed the structure. Seven others were unaccounted for of twenty believed inside. ten escaped. Injured were rushed to Peninsula General Hospital in Salisbury.

Princess Anne University of Maryland Harry Lankford Somerset County Peninsula General Hospital Salisbury

Will Review Hunter's Case

The Industrial Commission will review Richard Hunter's damages claim for a broken back from a Virginia accident while employed by Howard. A previous hearing on March 12 denied the claim. a new review was scheduled for June 3, 1937.

Industrial Commission Richard Hunter Damges Virginia Shockey and Son Howard Commission Board

Concentrated Power Portrait in War Time Debate

A wartime report warns democracies may win military victory yet fall under concentrated economic control. It notes a small group holds vast national wealth and savings, risking limited future opportunity without leadership-wide policy to reverse trends. Lubin and Henderson stress monopoly avoidance beyond the plan.

Isador Lubin Labor Statistics Leon Henderson The Securi

Scouters Plan April Training Across Districts

Henry Sydnor WV superintendent of Jefferson County schools and council leadership chair outlined April simulations for Short Troop Operations and Camping across Northern Central and Southern Districts. The Shenandoah Area Council Advancement Committee met plans for Merit Badge Counselors and Board of Review timing.

Henry Snyder Jefferson County W. Va Council Scottroad Handley Library Jonathan Edwards Price Clark H. H. Covington Paul Broyles Russell Bergen D. C. Loving Garland Hopkins Phil Hunter George V. Maus George Sanders Ted Lowry Ronald Rowland William Ropp Shenandoah Area Ode Board of Review Courts of Honor H. M. Crim Charles Snyder Harold Snider J. H. Haley H. .Aeton, Jr A. McDaniel P. McVicar C. Vernon Eddy Paul B Broyles Henry M. Sydnor Fred D. Staphis C. Hartman E. B. Cooper

Choir Rehearsal for Cantata Tonight at Market Methodist

The Senior and Boys choirs of Market Methodist Church rehearse The Crucifixion tonight at 8. Directed by Jesse Van Camp with J Norris Hering on organ, the cantata premieres Palm Sunday night at the church.

Market Methodist Church Jesse van Camp J Norris Hering

Alabaugh Is Injured in County Crash Near Gore

Orville Lee Alabaugh of Capon Bridge was hurt in a Saturday night car crash near Gore. He was discharged from Memorial hospital after suffering a slight concussion and abrasions. His car sideswiped another vehicle driven by James W. Norton of 109 West Hart street in front of M. C. Garvin’s residence, about a half mile east of Gore.

Orville Lee Alabaugh Capon Bridge Gore Memorial Hospital Alabaugh James W. Norton West Hart Street M. C. Garvin

Harding says universal and compulsory military service

In a Senate speech on April 28, 1917, Warren G. Harding stated his belief in universal and compulsory military service, commonly referred to as conscription.

Harding Senate Warren G. Harding

Large Attendance Expected At Spanish War Veterans Convention

A four day encampment of Spanish War Veterans in Virginia is promoted as the largest and most important ever held in the state. A military escorted parade is planned with officials from the War Department. Local James C. Baker camp leads arrangements under Dr H. T. Cook as efforts extend to commanders of 23 Virginia camps.

Ganiaa Liltary War Department James C. Baker H. T. Cook Ismiel Virginia

Expedition to Antarctic Heads Home

United States Antarctic expedition ends almost two years at the pole as 26 men evacuated by plane from the east base while 33 from the west base sail home on the North Star. The Snow Cruiser and bulk equipment are abandoned. ships head to the United States with plans for future use of remaining stores.

United States Antarctic Punta Arenas Chile Interior Department North Star Seattle Bos Congress Marguerite Bay Palmer Peninsula Mikelson Island Con

Sabotage Talk and Seizures Hit Axis Vessels

American officials discussed sabotage plans for Axis ships amid possible moves to seize the French liner Normandie and five French freighters in New York. Denmark and Iceland vessels faced seizures. four Danish ships in Philippine waters were placed under protective custody.

Verrando Washington Normandie New York Berlin Phil Waters Tertrude Maersk Grete Maersk Hulda Maersk Marchen Maersk

Rev. Wilson to Lead Life Enrichment Series in Logan

The Rev. Ronald Wilson, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, leaves this morning for Logan West Virginia to conduct a week long Life Enrichment series. Rev. Randolph Atkinson of Logan will host the events at the local church.

Ronald Wilson The Presbyterian Church Logan W. Va Randolph Atkinson

Public Sale Of Hahn Property At Summit Port W Va

The Hahn property including a seven room frame house with cistern and well on about half an acre at Summit Port W Va will be sold at auction on Friday April 4 1941 at 1 30 P M Buildings in good repair with outbuildings and fencing include two Jersey cows one with calf. One third cash with balance in one and two years by purchaser notes. Immediate possession. J A Hahn Co P Engle Auctioneer.

Summit Port W. Va Hahn Jersey J. A. Hahn Co P. Engle

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