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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1941
Page
9
An anonymous note signed Disappointed American spurred Pittsburgh Sun Telegraph coverage. The man, once jobless and planning to leave his wife ill, found a factory apprenticeship earning 60 cents an hour, studying to become an electric welder, and hopes to move to the country with his family.
The War Department announced contracting actions totaling several million dollars. The package includes construction work on reports roads and diversions as well as projects for ports and harbors. Funds and exact figures are listed but some details appear garbled in the report.
Mrs EB Funk of Maddletown announces the engagement of Kathryn Le Fink to Dr B McCord son of Mr and Mrs Cord of Sey Mies Pat. Kathryn is a Madison College and Barrisonburg graduate and has taught at Fairfax Elementary School in Fairfax. Dr McCord is Beloit College and Northwestern University medical graduate. He is not practicing in Fairfax. The wedding is planned for July.
Announcement calls for the annual meeting of the Woman's Society of the Diocese of Virginia to be held Monday afternoon May 12 at 90 o clock. The notice urged all members to attend the gathering as final arrangements are announced.
Baltimore May 10 The Pimlico strip is rated fast for the Preakness despite two days of drizzle and threat of steady rain. Trainer Smith indicated the track should be prime after the unsettled weather. Royce Martin owner of Woodvale Farms discussed potential entries while conditions sparked concern over Saratoga prospects.
Attorney Richard Giddastein, defending Bridges, reports a shift to Class 1-A and orders a medical exam. The team faces pressure as a key witness remains unlocated and internal complications arise from the Army’s handling.
Fragmentary notice indicates the Reverend Dudley with a maidservant will preach at Strasburg Pen, Winchester. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
The Strasburg Christian Church will hold morning and evening services tomorrow to observe worship and community fellowship.
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