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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1941

Page

2

Winchester Star Cooking School and Memorial Rites Planned

Winchester Evening Star reports a May 13 16 cooking school with Judge Leon McCord as principal speaker for memorial rites. McCord a former U S Circuit Court judge and past railroad commissioner, plans for a large July 7 military parade with Spanish War Veterans and other veteran groups from multiple states.

Juidge Leon McCord Aan James Oe. Baker States Circuit Court New Paares Ann State Cainaenaen United War Veterans Winchester McCord Spain A. P. Hill Ike Railroad Commission of Alabama Roosevelt United States Circuit Court of Appeals McCordi Virginia Lynchburg

Pedestrian Rights Emphasized by Police Chief

Chief Hollis of the police department urges drivers to yield to pedestrians and extend the courtesy they would want while walking. He notes autos are faster now, but pedestrian armor and speed have not improved.

Hollis Police Department

Boyce Senior Class Play Friday Night at Parish Hall

The Boyce Senior Class presents Yim mie Yonson's job a three act comedy about a Swede and his loves Friday night at Parish Hall. Cast includes Joe Casey as Yimmie Yonson Joe Cook as Frank Earl Coulson as Micky James Glasscock as Mr Kent Pamie Royston as Pat Bernace Ritter as Belle Ella DeHaven as Sylvia Winifred Dove as Peg Lillian Strong as Kittie Elizabeth Foley as Mrs Kent.

Kittie Bernace Ritter Belle Mr. Kent Ella DeHaven Sylvia Frank Winifred Dove Peg Lillian Strong Elizabeth Foley Kent

Game Warden Report Details April Enforcement in Berryville

Game Warden Charles T. Levi reported April activity to the State Game and Fish Commission. He travelled 1,280 miles inspected 260 dog licenses 18 fish and spores seven dog attacks on sheep were aided and seven unlicensed dogs destroyed. Seven fish law violators were arrested fined $43 with $31.50 costs and required to buy $12 worth of fish licenses.

Berryville, Va Charles T. Levi State Game and Fish Commission

Another Greek Island Taken

Reuters reports German forces seized Samos, the southern Greek island off the Turkish coast, with confirmation coming from Ankara, Turkey.

London Reuters Samos Ankara Turkey

London May 7 Night Siege Brief Flash

A brief London report notes intense activity overnight with brief range. No further details available in the readable text.

London

Japs near U S May Close Canal and Stalin Steps Forward

Japanese near the U S May close the canal to fuel Palestine after fighting began last Friday, with a surrender to British forces near Rutba in Iraq. Moscow announced Stalin has taken the post of premier, replacing Molotov at his request, while Molotov remains foreign minister.

Palestine Rutba Iraq Stalin Moscow Joseph Stalin Vyacheslav Molotov Molotov Boches Germany Mu Wg Soviet Union Communist Party

Rehearsals For Music Festival On Saturday

Preparations for the annual music festival include rehearsals at a Methodist Church on Saturday with sessions for Primary and Elementary departments and Seventh to Eighth grades. Dr. L A Richman of Richmond Va will direct the may 31 event in Winchester with over 1500 students and teachers invited to participate.

Gett Iet L. A. Richman Richmond

Stephens City to add two new streets in planned development

Stephens City Virginia discusses accepting two new streets proposed by N Cook owner of High Point filling station to sub divide about 20 acres for building lots. Council to act after noticeable building activity. Clean up day set for May 13 with waste haul. Town Sergeant Hartley reports over 200 dollars in April taxes.

J. W. Hartley

Berryville Approves Sidewalks and Town Truck

Berryville town council in regular session voted to build a sidewalk on Church street from Baughman’s store to the community building and to purchase a town truck.

Berryville Walnut Street Crown Addition Church Street Baugh+man’s store

Divorce Decrees In Frederick County Court

An order grants absolute divorce to M. Craig from Gertrude B. Craag with six month apart rules. A bed and board divorce is granted to Mrs May Terre Davis from Horace Davis for desertion in Winchester Court records.

Frederick County Father M. Craig Gertrude B. Craag Gertrude B. Grounds May Terre Davis Horace Davis Corporation Court of City of Winchester

First Sermon By New Negro Pastor at St Paul AME

The Rev. M. T. Thomas, new pastor of St. Paul AME Church, will deliver his first sermon on Sunday afternoon at 1 15 o clock. His evening sermon topic will be Playing the Fool.

M. T. Thomas St. Paul A. M. E. Church

Wheels Stolen From Car In Local Neighborhood Heist

Reported theft where a car’s wheels and tires were removed leaving the vehicle jacked up. Nearby residents observed activity late at night with individuals seen moving in and out of the area at intervals.

South End To Hold Service Sunday Evening

The South End Pile Company hosts a semi annual religious service this Sunday at 8 p m conducted by Chaplain Rev S J Goode. Gore quartette will sing and hymn singing by the congregation. A memorial service for members who died this year will close the program with further announcements to follow.

South End Pire Company

Pomona Plans County and Rural Life Gatherings

J Strother was inducted into the White Hall Grange at the regular meeting. Plans were made for the county Pomona meeting on May 12 at White Hall. The Grange will attend Rural Life meetings at St Johns Church on May 18 and White Hall Methodist on May 25. A Mother’s Day program was presented by W Wright Guthrie C D Dye and Rev L O Shirley.

Ea Aa J. Strother White Hall Pomona Rural Life St. John’s Church White A Guthrie C. D. Dye L. O. Shirley

Italian General Captured in Africa News Brief

Nairobi reports a British communique announcing the capture of an Italian general and the fall of Quorath in Ethiopia, 30 miles south of Amba Alagi on the Addis Ababa-Asmara road. The general’s name is not given. British forces also claimed control of northern Italian Somaliland and seized war material.

Nairobi Kenya Quorath Ethiopa Amba Alaji Addis Ababa Asmara Senda

The Revival of Cooking at Sarah Zane Hall

Edna Ferguson will lead a four day cooking school in Sarah Zane Hall May 13 to 16. Homemakers will learn nutrition, budgeting, and kitchen efficiency from a nationally known specialist in homemaking. The Star and Herald Tribune highlight food science, advertising influence, and practical demonstrations with gifts and awards for attendees.

New York Herald-Tribune Winchester Star Sarah Ll Jenny Efort Ferguson Herald- Tribune Jim Sarah Zane Hall

Hit 2 Jackpots At Filling Station Incident

A group of two men two women and two children were present when a winning ticket paid $25 at a filling station and restaurant. The proprietor noted the coincidence of recent high numbers and refused payment as police pursued the speeding car northbound.

Lowe

Clarke School Board Forms Committee on Colored Students Facility

Clarke County School Board appoints Mrs. McKay Dr. Iden and the superintendent to a committee with authority to map plans for a colored students facility to be erected this summer at Clarke County Training School. Leonard H. Bell for a mutual company awarded an insurance block covering about 10 percent of the total value of public school buildings.

Leonard H. Bell

Inquiring Reporter on Apple Blossom Festival next year

The Inquiring Reporter asks locals if the Apple Blossom Festival should be held again in 1942. Kneiling sees town benefit, McCormac weighs national conditions, Eyler urges yes for business and mood, Barr supports if it aids the community.

H. B. McCormac Millard Eyler

Henry Keller Elected President of Winchester Aerie 824

Henry J. Keller was elected Worthy President of Winchester Aerie No. 824, Fraternal Order of Eagles, at their annual election. Keller succeeds Robert B. Dale, with new officers Walter B. Barr Alvin Wentzel Elmer Fuller John F. Miller Russell Holland and continuing officers E. P. Spates Vincent Hollis W. A. Miller Frank Harry. The Aerie announced plans for a Mother’s Day observance at United Brethren Church on Sunday May 11 at 3 PM with speakers Ww. Glass and Rev. L. G. Prngers. The Star will print a complete program on Friday.

Henry J. Keller Winchester Aerie Order of Eagles Keller Robert B. Dale The Aerie Walter B. Barr Alvin Wentzel Elmer Fuller John F. Miller Russell Holland E. P. Spates Vincent Hollis W. A. Miler Frank Harry C. F. Hottle United Brethren Church Ww. Glass Rev. L. G. Prngers Frank Hering Indianapolis Ind

Answers to the Daily Quiz Key List

Answers to the daily quiz page list cover topics from the Spanish Civil War to notable names. Items include categories like air mail letter delivery Alaska nurse torrent and figures such as Woodrow Wilson Hoagy Carmichael and others.

Alaska Torrid Uruguay Spain Houses of Parliament Woodrow Wilson Hoagy Carmichael

Weems Sentenced to Three Years for Felonious Handling Funds

The Associated Press reports former Trial Justice Donald Weems began a three year sentence at the penitentiary after reporting yesterday afternoon. He was convicted on charges of feloniously handling funds.

Donald Weems

Germans Reaffirm Blockade Stand

Berlin reports reaffirmed German stance on the sea blockade after Secretary Stimson urged U S protection for English shipments. German spokesmen warned any ship entering blockade range would be sunk, signaling renewed tension in the Atlantic.

Berlin Stimson United States England

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