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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1948

Page

10

Rev Messick Supper Guest in Mount Pleasant

In Mount Pleasant Virginia on May 10 the Rev M C Messick was a supper guest of Mr and Mrs.

MT Pleasant M. C. Messick

Local visitors and family greetings noted over weekend

Stanley Bishop and Mrs Hilda Milhon with daughter Freedmay and Clifton called on Mrs John Perry. Mrs Deisy Sager visited her brother Raymond Racey. Emmett Copen and family from Cochocton Ohio attended the Apple Blossom Festival parade as guests of Asa Racey and relatives. Mrs Philip Perry and son Henry of near Middletown spent the weekend here. Philip Perry given a birthday dinner by John and Mrs Perry with visitors Mrs Fussell and children Bobbie Ralph David Hilda and Daniel from near the airport.

Stanley Bishop Hilda Milhon Freedmay Clifton John Perry Deisy Sager Raymond Racey Emmett Copenhavec Donald Garritta Cochocton Ohio Copenhaver Asa Racey Philip W. Perry Henry Near Middletown Philip Perry James Fussell Bobbie and Ralph David Hilda Daniel

Local families visit at the Williams home

Edward Perry of Winchester joins Mr and Mrs Zirkle Williams and their children Richard Kathryn and Charles and Mrs Fannie Williams of Mr Williams Joyce for a gathering at the Williams residence. Also present are Mr and Mrs Charles Lake and daughters Carol and Lincu along with Mrs Philip Perry and Mr and Mrs Stanley Bishop at the home of Mr and Mrs Williams.

Edward Perry Winchester Zirkle Williams Richard Kathryn Charles Fannie Williams Williams Charles Lake Carol Lincu Philip Perry Stanley Bishop John Perry

Open Season for Foxes Proposed by Virginia Game Commission

A Richmond meeting on March 19 1948 authorized a plan to establish two open fox seasons. The first runs Oct 1 to Nov 18 except National Forest lands. the second runs Nov 20 to Jan 20 with varied end dates by county, and many counties have closing restrictions. Some areas are completely prohibited and others have earlier closes. The proposal, to be acted on at a May 22 meeting, is issued by Beverley W. Stras Jr., Chairman of the Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries.

Richmond Virginia National Forest Blue Ridge Mountains Countes Dickinson Frederick Lunenburg Scott Washington and Wythe Chesterfield Buchanan Rockbridge Giles Amelia County Accomac Albemarle Amelia Amherst Appomattox Campbell Charlotte Clarke Culpeper Dinwiddie Darville Essex Fauquier Fluvanna Franklin Greene Halifax Henry James City King George Lancaster Loudoun Louisa Middlesex Montgomery Northampton Northumberland Nottoway Pittslyvania Prince Edward Rappahannock Westmoreland Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries Beverley W. Stras, Jr

Open Season Proposal For Virginia Deer Hunting In 1948

A proposal to declare an open deer hunting season was set for Richmond on May 22, 1948. It outlines a first season from October 1 to November 15 statewide except in many counties with a closed period, and a second season from November 20 to January 5 with varied closing dates by county. It also bans hunting in several counties during the first period and imposes timing restrictions pending notice to change.

Virginia Bear Hunting Seasons Proposed by Commission

A proposal to declare an open season for hunting bear was authorized with a May 22 1948 Richmond meeting to act on it. The plan sets a first statewide bear season October 1 to November 15 in numerous counties with a closed period, and a second statewide season November to January 5, with Norfolk Nansemond and Princess Anne counties closing December 5.

Norfolk Nansemond Princess Anne

Time Adjustments Rule for Network Programs

The notice explains time zone adjustments for network programs, stating Eastern Local Time, subtract one hour for central, two hours for mountain, and that local stations may change relay times to fit schedules. It notes last minute changes cannot be included.

Evening Radio Schedule Highlights The Daily Lineup

A detailed segment listing radio program timings across networks. It covers 6:00 p m to midnight with talks music dramas news sports and variety shows featuring ABC CBS MBS and NBC affiliates and notable performers and hosts.

Ahbe Chs Abc-West Mbs-West Abc Cbs Chicago Orchestra Cbs East Lum Abner Cbs West Abe Lowell Thomas Abe Basic Beulah Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Abe Jack Smith Song Cbs Daily Abe Mary Osborne Abe Bob Crosby Ebs Abee Henry J Cbs Sports Cliff Arquette Howard Barlow Ab Godfrey Billy Rose Vorhees Nbe Radio Theater Abc News Cba Abc West

Alcoholics Anonymous Program Draws Large First Baptist Audience

An audience at First Baptist Church filled the assembly room for an AA program. Dr E T Clark praised the meeting as sincere and interesting. Four speakers, including a Washington attorney couple and James Payne of Front Royal, shared recovery stories amid floor questions. Dr Howard James presided.

First Baptist Church Alcoholics Anonymous First Baptist E.T. Clark Washington James Payne Front Ro

Women Predominate U S Life Insurance Clerical Roles

The article states ninety five thousand women are employed in the United States life insurance industry, with most working as cashiers and clerks.

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