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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1947

Page

2

O'Sullivan Group Takes Gauge Crown In Bowling Match

The O'Sullivan group built a 43 pin lead after one game and won the first game by eight pins. Miller struck three late spares, Plant helped clinch the title as Lions Club surged to victory. Box scores show leaders Wallader Garrabrandt and Pate with steady scores. The league announces an upcoming big hand tournament Monday with a four fifths handicap, starting at 7:30 p.m., prize money totaling $25 and other awards.

Lions Ind Miller O’sullivan

Pulley Named West Point Chaplain for Four-Year Term

President Truman appoints Rev. Frank Easton Pulley rector of the Church of the Holy Comforter in Richmond as Chaplain at the United States Military Academy West Point for four years starting June 7 194...

Richmond Truman Frank Easton Pulley Church of the Holy Comforter United States Military Academy West Point

Rev Thomas posthumously awarded honorary degree at Randolph Macon

The late Rev William Evan Thomas superintendent of the Winchester District of the Methodist Church was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity at Randolph Macon College Ashland. Archibald Acer of Danville and Roscoe Jones of reversburg also received Doctor of Divinity degrees at a special convocation led by Dr J Earl Moreland president of Randolph Macon. Dr George Reamy delivered the principal address.

William Evan Thomas Winchester Methodist Church Ranch Macon College Ashland Archie Acer Danville Roscoe Jones Reversburg J. Earl Moreland Randolph Macon George Reamy Virginia Methodist Advocate Thomas Moreland T. J. Hawkins Braddock Street W. W. Peele Richmond

Social Workers Meet to Discuss Local Welfare Plans

Social workers from Clarke County gather to arrange local welfare measures. In attendance were Miss Clara W. Bush from the city and Miss Elizabeth Russell, superintendent of public welfare in Berryville, along with Pour W. James, Commissioner of Public Welfare from Richmond.

Pour W. James Richmond Clarke County Clara W. Bush Elizabeth Russell Berryville

Three Men Involved In Restaurant Incident And Car Firing

Market Quotations report details how three men followed a waitress after dinner at a restaurant. Northrup claims an automatic was discharged from a cab windshield during a chase to Strasburg and Falls Church, leading to their arrest by local police.

Northrup Strasburg Ritter Rodgers Milburn Stotler Funk Winchester Jerome Northrup Falls Church

Young Adult Presbyterians Plan Sunday Meetings

The Young Adult Class of the Presbyterian Church will meet Sunday at 9 45. Mrs Archie Conner will lead devotions and Miss Mary Bettinger will be guest teacher. A class meeting and light supper follow vesper services Sunday evening.

The Presbyterian Church Archie Conner Mary Bettinger

Livestock and Produce Markets Report May 9

Baltimore and Chicago market notes show cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep trading with steady to higher quotes. Fresh receipts, varying weights, and specialty prices reflect a active market across regions for beef, veal, pork, and lambs with top prices noted for select lots.

Baltimore U. S.D.A Chicago

Chicago Grain Quotations Summary May 9

Chicago grain prices opened steady with light short covering and quiet trading amid no major overnight news. Wheat May 2.67 2.67 1 2, July 2.26 2 1 4, Sept 2.19 3 4, Dec 2.17. corn May 1.69 3 4 1.70, July 1.62 1 4 1 2, Sept 1.53 7 8, Dec 1.42 5 8. oats May 94, July 2 17 8, Sept 76 1 2, Dec 74 3 4 5 8.

Chicago

Area Chapters FFA To Study Hybrid Corn

Gainesboro and Gore FFA chapters will conduct trials to test adapted hybrid corn in the area. Southern States Cooperative Store in Winchester provides seed and prizes based on harvest yields and records. Participating boys include Jimmy Hoddle Kenneth Farris Hershel Stotler Jimmy Robinson Bobby Cather Avon Omps Linwood DeHaven William Baker Phil Braithwaite Robert Luttrel Wayne Miller Carlton Ramey Jr Bruce Whitacre Gainesville FFA Beverly Lafollette James McDaniel Gore.

Gainesboro Gore Future Farmers of America Southern States Cooperative Service Store Winchester Southern States Cooperative Store Jimmy Hoddle Kenneth Farris Hershell Stotler Jimmy Robinson Bobby Cather Avon Omps Linwood DeHaven William Baker Phil Braithwaite Robert Luttrel Wayne Miller Carlton Ramey Jr Bruce Whitacre Gainesville FFA Beverly Lafollette James McDaniel

Local Winsome Social Notes From Rosenberger Area

Rosenberger, May 9. Hollis Snapp of Hagerstown Md was dinner guest of Mr and Mrs H A Snapp. Sven Miller and Billy Johnson visited relatives in Winchester Sunday. Mrs Alice Good ill. moved to hospital last week. Mrs C M Rosenberger recovering from ankle injury. James H Allamong and daughter Margaret Ann visited Strother Linaburg Sunday.

James H. Allamong Margaret Ann Strother Linaburg

Frost Fails to Spare Clarke County Orchards

Clarke County reports show cold readings as low as 34 degrees with forecasts of more frost. Growers battle the cold with smudge pots and brush fires as forecasters warn of a potential drop to mid twenty temperatures tonight, threatening fruit damage in low areas.

Clarke County Frederick County Ralph Dorsey Berryville Weather Bureau Carroll Miller Washington I. Fred Stine

Local sales directory for Winchester area entries

May 10 to May 24 estate and household sales listed with locations such as 2188 Loudoun St Winchester and 365 National Ave Winchester. Listings include Grimm Estate front Royal Road Shen Valley Shorthorn Breeders Assn and other sales of farm machinery furniture and livestock at venues around Stephens City Front Royal Berryville and Marlboro.

O’neal Court House Winchester Marlboro Valley Shorthorn Breeders Assn James Wingfield National Ave Dick Price Berryville Feshing Bruce Lineberg W. Va. Ave

Joyce Returns to Teach Bible Class at Stines Chapel

Mr. Russell A. Joyce, former Handley High School faculty member, will teach the Adult Bible Class at Stine's Chapel Sunday morning. He previously opened the class when Stine's Chapel organized and has been invited back by request of current members. A full attendance is expected.

Russell A. Joyce Handley High School Stine’s Chapel Joyce

Indian Hollow Mission Opens Sunday Afternoon

Mrs Henry W McVicar superintendent of the Helping Hand Mission at Indian Hollow announces the mission will reopen for the summer season with a Mothers Day program Sunday May 1 at 3 pm The musical program will feature solos quartet and other selections The Rev Cephas Fahnestock and the Rev Courtney Anderson will be the pastors in charge All are cordially invited

Henry W. McVicar Helping Hand Mission Indian Hollow Cephas Fahnestock Courtney Anderson

Revival Services At Refuge Church Begin May Week

The Rev. E C Day announced revival services at Refuge Methodist Church starting Sunday May 11 and continuing through the week. Rev. John Teter of the Montague Avenue Methodist Charge Winchester brings the messages each evening. Services start at 7 45.

E. C. Day Refuge Methodist Church John Teter Montague Avenue Methodist Winchester

Answers to the Daily Quiz

The page lists correct quiz answers: 1 Harrisburg 2 American 3 MacKenzie King 4 Buenos Aires Argentina 6 William T Sherman 7 Golden apples 8 Vermont 9 Connecticut 10 A little more than two.

Harrisburg American MacKenzie King Buenos Aires Argentina William T. Sherman Golden Apples Vermont Connecticut

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