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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1940
Page
10
A celebration of old fashioned flowers as centerpieces with recipes for lemon scented cakes and frosting. Includes bouquet ideas using narcissus carnations iris and garden hats and notes on shipping flowers nationwide. Also quotes manager Al Weill predicting Arturo Godoy as heavyweight champion due to adaptability.
Funeral services Sunday for H. Conrad Oates 54 of Shawnee avenue drew a large crowd. A lumberman by trade, he had lived in Winchester nine years after Capon Bridge, West Virginia. He leaves Grace Lockhart Oates wife son H. J. Oates grandson Alan B. Oates sister Mrs. Icie Crisman and was buried at Mt Hebron Cemetery.
The Senate Naval Committee called for data on bomber versus battleship efficacy as German victories prompt review of naval defense. Chairman Walsh said the Navy should advise on whether any changes are needed to ensure an adequate navy. Secretary Edison and Admiral Harold Stark were asked to provide the latest information.
Capon Bridge notes detail weekend visits by Lula Giffin and guests from Gore Winchester and Montgomery. Church activity includes Methodist Ladies Aid meeting at Rev B W Coe’s home and a local Church of Christ gathering. A funeral for H C Oates drew many locals from the area.
Justice Court orders public auction of defendant Dan Cochran's household goods at Patton's Storage corner Cameron and Baker Streets Winchester. Items include dining and living room sets, breakfast set, electric refrigerator and washing machine, stove, bed and dresser. Cash terms. City Sergeant Taylor L Barr conducts sale.
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