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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1946

Page

2

Seniors Spotlight Local Students On Eve Of Graduation

The piece highlights Frank Taylor a six grade standout now college bound with Army leanings and a general commercial diploma, and Sally Stickley a dynamic athlete and Monogram Club vice-president. It notes their sports, plans, and social scenes as the school year nears its end, with festive Apple Blossom events and dances winding down in three weeks.

Frank Taylor Frank Virginia Avenue School F. F.A Puff Stickley Gat Sally Maroon Gal Stickley Monogram Club Ruth Lovett Handley Donald Barbara Bryan Nora Jimmy W Shirley Pat Jeanne Betty Teddy Vanderberrys Ginny Grant Jimmy S. Anne B Bunky Scott

Lock Up Your Wallets In The Gym Locker Lesson

A school notes several wallets stolen from girls’ dressing rooms during fifth period. The writer condemns the theft as discrediting and urges students to secure valuables, stop the prank, and uphold an honor system with lockers provided for valuables.

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Answers to the Daily Quiz Fragment Raises Concern

The item lists quiz answers with scattered fragments such as Pacific, states Iowa New Jersey Missouri Wisconsin, 45 000 tons each, airplane, and 32 cents. It notes false regulations limiting medals and mentions appointments since 1872 along with calorie counts, reflecting a miscellaneous reader quiz snippet.

Pacific Iowa New Jersey Missouri Wisconsin

Local Markets Price List for Feeds and Livestock

The Star lists a local wholesale market price sheet with items including flour, corn meal in 5 10 and 7 lb bags, egg mash, chick grower and turkey grower feeds, starter feeds, live poultry categories, and livestock quotes such as steers, heifers, cows, calves, shoats, pigs, lambs, hogs, and hogs, with various per cwt and per head prices.

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Siamese Twins May Be Named In Portland Hospital

Siamese twins born to Mr and Mrs Edward Horse in Portland may be named today as the mother decides between two blonde girls. Doctors report the twins are joined near the base of the spine and may face mobility challenges if they survive.

Portland Ore Edward Horse Portland General Hospital

VMI Hose Show Sees Over 50 Entries in Lexington

More than 50 entries are expected for the Virginia Military Institute spring horse show and hunter trials to be staged in Lexington on Saturday and Sunday. Cadets will ride several entries from the VMI stables. Judges include Colonel Marion Voorhees of the United States Army Quartermaster Remount Depot Front Royal William H.ory of Warrenton and Turner Wiltshire of Middleburg.

Lexington Virginia Military Institute VMI Marion Voorhees United States Army Quartermaster Remount Front Royal William H.ory Warrentown Turner Wiltshire Middleburg

Hours of Study Needed on Ships Providing Power

Naval spokesmen said hours of study would be required to determine if a warship could provide electric power for Norfolk and Portsmouth and doubted the battleship Missouri could supply more than a drop in the bucket. Large quantities require a capital ship with turbo electric drive. steam driven ships would have little surplus.

Norfolk Portsmouth Missouri Eee

Vessels Decommissioned at Norfolk Shipyard

Since August 165 vessels have been decommissioned at the Norfolk navy shipyard. The count includes assault transports cargo ships escort aircraft carriers and patrol craft according to the production office.

Portsmouth Norfolk Navy Shipyard Prodduction Office

Army officer discharges by August 31 date questioned

Reader notes earlier statements that all Army officers with two years of service would be discharged by August 31 and asks if the date still applies or a new policy exists. Also mentions Reserve officers with ten years of service to be discharged or en route home by that date, with exceptions for regular Army officers and certain scarce categories.

War Department

Crossword Clues and Antique Sale Prices Listed

A daily crossword puzzle with clues such as grew and obtain appears alongside a catalog of antique items and prices. Alfred DeMazzon of Winchester and Front Royal purchased an antique sleigh for 195 dollars, with many oak and maple pieces offered at varied costs.

Alfred DeMazzon Winchester Front Royal

Felix McGilley Dies in Philadelphia at 89

Felix McGilley died after a four week illness at his home 2534 Federal street Philadelphia. He was 89 and a former Philadelphia public works employee. Funeral mass will be sung at St Anthony's Church Philadelphia with Rev John A McGilley officiating. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery Yeadon. Survived by sons Rev John A McGilley James Thomas Vincent and daughter Mary E and Mrs J Sauls. He helped found St Anthony parish over 60 years ago.

Philadelphia St. Anthony's Church Felix McGilley Federal Street John A. McGilley Sacred Heart Catholic Church Winchester Holy Cross Cemetery Yeadon Department of Public Works Holy Name Society

Robert S. Cole Succumbs At 17

Robert S. Cole 17 son of Floyd Cole of Atwell avenue died at Winchester Memorial Hospital after seven weeks illness. Born August 24 1928 in Frederick county he was member of Market Street Methodist Church. Survived by his father and sister Mildred Cole. Funeral May 11 at 2 pm from Jones Funeral Home with Rev L F Havermale. interment Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Robert S. Cole Floyd Cole Atwell Avenue Winchester Memorial Hospital Young Cole Frederick County Page County Grace Stouffer Cole Freedrick County Market Street

Rites Friday For Mrs. Kent

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Jane Kent 65 widow of John Kent will be held Friday at 3 PM from the Enders Funeral Home Berryville with Rev Clarence Lloyd. Interment in Green Hill Cemetery pallbearers include D Burter John Jones John Henry Alvie Kent and Walter Thomas. She died suddenly yesterday at her daughter's Millwood home from a heart attack.

Sarah Jane Kent John Kent John H. Enders Suse Berryville Clarence Lloyd Green Hill Cemetery D. Burter John Jones Johnie Henry Alvie Kent Walter Thomas Knt Ada Longerbeam Millwood

Garden Club Awards To Be Made Tonight In Virginia

Natural Bridge Virginia May 9 i State and national awards will be presented tonight at the Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs Convention opening yesterday for a three day session Official reports an address on Landscaping Small Gardens by Mrs Theodore Hough of Charlottesville and a Bird Walk by Mrs C H Wills of Lynchburg were features of todays program Officers will be elected and installed Friday and a garden party will precede adjournment in the afternoon

Natural Bridge Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs Theodore Hough Charlottesville C. H. Wills Lynchburg

Funkhouser Seeks State Senate Seat in Second District

Raymond J. Funkhouser of Charles Town West Virginia files for the Second District Republican nomination for the House of Representatives opposing Melvin C. Muntzing of Petersburg. Funkhouser has a history in GOP primaries including a 1942 senatorial bid and a 1940 gubernatorial run.

Raymond J. Funkhouser Charles Town W. Va Melvin C. Muntzing Petersburg Grant County Funkhouser United States W. Chapman Revercomb Charleston D. Boone Dawson

King Emanuele Exiles to Sea Amid Naples Crisis

King Vittorio Emanuele and Queen Elena depart Naples aboard the cruiser Duke of Abruzzi for voluntary exile. This move follows ongoing political turmoil in the kingdom.

Naples Vittorio Emanuele Queene Elena Duke of Abruzzi

Butter Shortage Sparks Early Morning Lines at Local Store

9000 residents queued as Superintendent Victor Marsh spoke amid long lines. Harriet J. Taylor, 82, lamented seven months without butter while 50 year old Mrs. Ludie Minnick arrived at 5 45 am.

Victor Marsh Harriet J. Taylor Ludie Minnick

Livingstone Sale Items and Prices Listed

Continuation of a sale listing with various antiques and furniture prices. Items include a bronze horse figurine $80, mantle urn $85, mantle clock $180, silver punch bowl $150, 28 piece inlaid china $140, Italian clock $180, French chest of drawers $275, lamp stand $250, red satin furniture suite $650 total, sofas $165 each, armchairs $65, side chairs $170, stool $20, and related fire tools $31. Victorian mosaic table mentioned.

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