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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1940

Page

2

Stephens City High School Class of 48 Plans May 26 Bible Service

Stephens City High School announces a senior class of 48 with baccalaureate May 26 at the local Methodist Church led by Julian A. Owens. May 28 at 8:30 p.m. is class night in the high school auditorium with speeches, poems, will, and key presentation. Commencement is set for May 29 on the school lawn, weather permitting, followed by a May 30 picnic at Front Royal Recreational Center featuring games and outdoor sports. The graduating list includes Doris Adams Anna Margaret Beaver Maynard Boyce Carol Brannon Ruth Brill Gladys Bursey Victor Carbaugh Cecil Teets Gertrude Clark Edgar Clark Mary Clevenger Gilbert Davidson George Ebersole Jr Elsie Ward Elsie Edwards Roscoe Gladys Fawcett La Ree Mae Good William Grubbs Thelma Hausenfluck Ralph Kline Charles Robert Lemsey Alyn Loy Pay Moyers Hugh Orndorff Helen Pappas Garland Parker Ferman Perry Sarah Belle Pingley Jane Hope Polharus Rufus Racey Martha Richard Nellie Moore Robinson Wilma Schlack Frances Scrivener Ralph Snapp Cecil Carper Louis Tray Preda Tusing Opal Tusing Rachel Welch Helen Marie White Helen Virginia White and James Yeakley.

Julian A. Owens Cecil Teets Gladys Fawcett Rachel Welch Sally Pingley Gilbert Davidson Ralph Snapp Charles Mudd Ayler Front Royal Doris Adams Anna Margaret Beaver Maynard Boyce Carol Brannon Ruth Brill Gladys Bursey Victor Carbaugh Gertrude Clark Edgar Clark Mary Clevenger George Ebersole, Jr Elsie Wards Eliha Edwards Roscoe la Ree Mae Good William Grubbs Per Hack Ruth Hausenfluck Thelma Hausenfluck Ralph Kline Charles Robert Lemsey Alyn

Highway Mileage in New York State Surpasses Thirty-Three Thousand

The continuous line of New York State highways would wrap around the earth at the equator more than three and one third times. Total mileage exceeds 33,000 miles, excluding city streets and village roads.

New York State

Sex-Slayer Hunted in Pa. slayings near Mount Eagle

Police linked the Easter week murder of Faye Gates, 24, near Mount Eagle to the earlier killing of Rache Taylor at State College, less than 20 miles away. A clue from friends who rode in Gates' car says a man in a brown auto trailing the suspect is involved.

Faye Gates Mount Eagle Rache Taylor State College Waaven Iss Gates

Wedding Floats Highlight Apple Blossom Festival Parade

During the Winchester Apple Blossom Festival a wedding theme float by Virginia Apple Storage featured minister Loring Himelright and groom Clarence Custer with bride Anne Klimes. Attendants included flower girl Anne Butler and maids Jean Shryock Eloise Yost Jean Brill Edith Dunn Phyllis Fowle Jean Hammond and blossom girl Jean Whitlam, plus Clar ence Himelright as designer and float crew.

Winchester Virginia Apple Storage Clarence Himelright Loring Himelright Clarence Custer Anne Klimes Little Anne Butler Jean Shryock Eloise Yost Jean Brill Edith Dunn Phyllis Fowle Jean Hammond Jean Whitlam

Junior Board Chorus Plans June Debut

The Junior Board chorus will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at Carl Haines home West Leicester Street. About 12 members attend rehearsals daily said director Andrew Babb and plans are set for their first program at the Junior Board June meeting.

Junior Board To Trade Carl Haines Leicester Street Andrew Babb

Armory Plans Not Yet Ready for Winchester Council

An incomplete set of plans for a new Winchester armory will be presented to Common Council members at tonight's meeting. City officials say complete plans will be submitted by the architects as soon as preparations are finished.

Winchester Common Council

Atlantic Refining Co Moves Office Locations

The Atlantic Refining Co. has relocated its office from 28 N Braddock St to 113 N Loudoun St Rooms 11 and 12 Fred Yeakley is listed in the notice as contact or affiliated person.

Ing Co N. Braddock St N. Loudoun St

Northwest Box Standard Urged for Apple Shipping

A Pennsylvania meeting of apple grower representatives recommended standardizing apple boxes across eight states. The proposed container is the Northwest box measuring 10 1/2 by 11 1/4 by 18 inches with a one bushel capacity, plus alternates for place pack and face and fill methods. The committee, backed by state horticultural societies, aims to simplify packaging though recommendations carry no mandatory force.

Harrisburg Ohio West Virginia Virginia Maryland Delaware Pennsylvia New York New Jersey New England W.S. Campfield Virginia State Horticultural Society National Wood Box Association Freight Container Bureau Coun

Civil Service Examinations Open for Several Positions

The U S Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for Student physiotherapy aide and student dietitian at the Army Medical Center Washington D C with salaries of 420 a year less subsistence and quarters. A 1 year training course is offered. Administrative analyst positions with grades from assistant 2600 to chief 6500. Applications must be filed by June 3 with Herman Lee Secretary U S Civil Service Board of Examiners in Washington D C.

United States Civil Service Commission Commission Washington, D. C Army Medical Center War Department Herman Lee U.S. Civil Service Board of Examiners

Farm Agent To Close At 4 30 P M For Summer Hours

An official notice states County Agent Fred Stine’s office will close at 4 30 P M and open at 8 30 A M during summer months, replacing the former 9 A M to 5 P M schedule. The change applies only to the summer period. WANTED colored boy apply Lovett Bros 165 N Loudounne

Fred Stine Lovett Bros N. Loudounne

Virginia to Host First Annual Truck Rodeo and Driver Testing

James C. Calvert of Washington will direct Virginia’s first truck rodeo at the State Pair Grounds in Richmond on June 22 as part of a nationwide tour leading to the ATA convention in Los Angeles in November. The Virginia Highway Users Association chairs the event with Morgan W. Strother as general chairman and participation from the Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles, Richmond Safety Council, and other agencies. Commercial truck owners in Virginia are invited to request details from the association office in Richmond.

James C. Calvert Washington American Trucking Associations, Inc Virginia Richmond Calvert Los Angeles Cal Virginia Highway Users Association, Inc Morgan W. Strother Robert K. Carter F. Addison Bristow C. Fair Brooks Gardner A. Mundy Roanoke W. J. Newton Norfolk A. J. Novick Winchester E. J. Rutherford Bristol Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles Richmond Safety Council Richmond Police Department The Virginia Auto Mutual Insurance Co Market Service State Corporation Commission Virginia Highway Users Association E. Broadstreet

Marshall Will Address Students at Fishburne Gala

General George C. Marshall will speak at Waynesboro on June 1 before Fishburne Military School. The event marks the dedication of the $125,000 Fishburne memorial building and the rifle team trophy awards. A three day program opens May 31 with a dress parade at 5 30.

George C. Marshall United States Army Waynesboro Fishburne Military School Fishburne Memorial Fishburne

In Memoriam Issa bell May Loy 1939

In sad remembrance of Issa bell May Loy who died September 15 1939. A devoted wife mother and guide who gave love and faith to her family. Her husband Virginia and Lohring Boyce and son Carl Loy express sorrow and bless her memory.

Issabell May Loy Earth Virginia Lohring Boyce Carl Loyat

Roosevelt hints at moving Air Post to curb criticism

President Roosevelt said he will likely appoint Robert H. Hinckley, head of the Civil Aeronautics Authority, as assistant secretary of commerce to bring the Aeronautics Authority under the Commerce Department as part of his fourth reorganizational plan.

Roosevelt Robert H. Hinckley Civil Aeronautics Authority Aeronautics Authority Commerce Department

Pound Drops to New Low Amid War Claims

The open market for the British pound fell to its war low against the dollar after German air success claims. The free rate traded near $3.42, while the official buying rate stood at $4.0244 set by British Exchange Control.

New York England British Exchange Control

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