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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1940

Page

3

Certificates Of Grange For Sixth Degree In Virginia

On account of finances the State Grange was delayed in getting sixth degree certificates for the class initiated at Winchester last fall. Virginia State Grange officers hope they will be ready soon. List provides names and addresses of those taking the sixth degree, with corrections or additions requested to Walter Apgar, Secretary, Virginia State Grange, Lafayette, Va.

State Grange Winchester Virginia State Grange Walter Apgar Lafayette Opal V. Tusing White Hall Phot Bageant Foster Bageant Jack FE McAboy Robert Russell Acini Hammond Middletown

Auto Mishap Leads to DUI Charge for Edward Steele

Charges of operating an auto mobile while under the influence of liquor have been placed against Edward Steele of Middletown and Washington after a May 4 accident. A hearing is set for May 16 before Trial Justice A J Tavennner. John Willey was treated at the local hospital. one car was involved and several witnesses have been summoned.

Edward Steele Middletown Washington A. J. Tavenner John Willey Willey

White Hall 4-H Club Demonstrates Fruits May Meeting

The White Hall 4-H Club met May 10 for a fruit demonstration by Miss Madeline Blair. Members made biscuits in three variations and prepared fruit salads punch and sugar apples. The treasurer reported a balance of 15.79 dollars.

White Hall 4-H Club Madeline Blair Libby Carr

Temple Knights Set Grand Encampment in Cleveland

The Knights Templar of Ohio will host the Grand Encampment July 13 to 19 1940 in Cleveland for the 41st Triennial Conclave. 25 000 to 50 000 attendees are expected including grand officers and international guests with elaborate plans, parades and drills. Mark Norris Grand Master of Grand Rapids will preside and review the parade. The message highlights Christian duty and the enduring mission of the Knights Templar.

Cleveland Ohio Knights Templar Aes Mark Norris Grand Rapids Mich Templar Norris

Chambersville Notes Reflect Local Visits and Funeral

May 13 report from Chambersville Virginia notes Maude Brewer and Smith Adams visiting Viola Bradfield. Visitors from Philipsburg and Winchester join others for Apple Blossom Festival. Attendees at St Johns May 2 funeral for J B Snapp include many local residents.

Chambersville Maude Brewer Smith Adams Winchester Viola Bradfield Edward Smith and Son Frank Holston Philipsburg John Hoover P. H. Ritter Loring Ritter Roy Baylass Irene Clowser G. L. Rosier Charles Wear Earle Ward Philadelphia Leslie Ramey J. B. Snapp St. Johns

Real Estate Transfers Center on Winchester Area

Frederick County heirs and buyers complete numerous deeds around Winchester Stephenson and Brucetown. Transfers include lots near city limits on Buffalo Lick road Route 3 and Front Royal road plus several tracts near Paper Mill road and Bush Creek. Buyers pay $10 or nominal sums with valuable consideration and pay for premises.

Frederick County Winchester Front Royal Road Arthur ©. Cooper L. B. Edmonds Paper Mill Road John W. Rosenberger Omar T. Webb City Roland A. Ashley Adeline B. Ashley William E. Riley Stephenson's Depot R. Clark Fletcher Minnie M. Carper Buffalo Lick Road M. M. Lynch Owen M. Swimley Brucetown Lula V. Henson Als H. W. Whitacre James P. Reardon C. T. Whitacre Bush Creek Frederick Albert Haymaker Clarence Haymaker C. A. Robinson, Jr Northern Virginia Power Co Opequon

Pansies and Memory in a Mother's Day Keepsake

Grace England Turner recalls a faded pansy bouquet pressed in a Bible on Mother's Day. The child’s passing shadows the memory as the flower becomes a symbol of enduring love and sorrow.

Love Grace England Turner

Daily Crossword Across and Down Clues Puzzle Feature

A compact crossword listing across and down clues with numbered entries and cross referenced hints. Includes varied definitions from flowers to nautical terms and general vocabulary. Published as a standard word puzzle page element with a note on distribution by King Features Syndicate.

Robertson Will Address Students at Massa nutten Academy

Final exercises at Massa nutten Academy Woodstock run May 31 to June 2 feature junior and senior oratorical contests on Friday and Saturday. A. Willis Robertson to deliver the commencement address Sunday morning with diplomas awarded at 10 30.

Woodstock Massanutten Academy Seibert Field Virginia Lee Harrison A. Willis Roberson

Sidney Gore School News Editors and Critics Named

Sidney Gore School announces editor Ralph Frye critics Willis Michael Eva Foreman and Harold Larrick along with reporters Mary Virginia DeHaven Corinne Wingfield and William Clowser for the upcoming issue.

Sidney Gore School News Willis Michael Eva Foreman Harold Larrick Mary Virginia DeHaven Corinne Wingfield

Boy Scout Troop Eyes Summer Trails and Testing

The newly organized Boy Scout Troop looks to a summer of hikes and camping trips. Under Scout Master Bill Thompson the troop aims to advance through tests this year. Members over 12 are encouraged to join as the Assembly Program Committee promises educational and entertaining programs. Next Wednesday at the regular assembly Rev. M L Ragland will be the guest speaker. Pete Larrick is noted for selling rat hides, while Edna Rosenberger’s efforts are hinted at in a brief aside.

Bill Thompson M. L. Ragland

Home Economics Club Party Draws Wide Interest

Sally Anderson and Irene Mauzy appear in a community note about weekend visits in Winchester and souvenirs from the Apple Blossom Festival. A Home Economics Club party on April 26 included games and rainbow-decorated refreshments in the Home Ec room with guests and several named attendees.

Sally” Anderson Winchester Irene Mauzy Juanita Roe Home Ec Nickelodeon Thompson Shady Rest Gore DeHaven Ward Maxine Whitacre Corinne Scott Holmes Wingfield Glenn Wisecarver Harold Larrick Billy Michael Clarene Lewis Dicky Campbell Jimmy Biggert Evelyn Fletcher Jack Roger Cooper

Poster Contest By Winchester Little Theatre For Handley Students

The Winchester Little Theatre sponsors a poster contest for Handley High School art students tied to its May performances of The Night of January 16. Miss Katharine Pannill announces the contest to pupils. over a dozen students compete for prizes. Winners chosen by Mrs. Hardy Evelyn Early and Virginia Boyd, with results announced in The Star. Tickets for the four night run in City Hall courtroom May 21 to 24 are selling well. call 1787 for reservations.

Winchester Little Theatre Handley High School Ralph Hardy Katharine Pannill Handley Little Theatre Star Roy Ryden

Kernstown Honor Roll by Grade List

The Kernstown Honor Roll lists students by grade from first to seventh. Names include Warren Jenkins Robert Jones Russell Loy Roger Pennington Jacob Rinker Sonny Shiley Donald Rosalene Dettra Ruth Elliott Patsy Smith in grade one and many others across grades two through seven.

Warren Jenkins Robert Jones Russell Loy Roger Pennington Jacob Rinker Sonny Shiley Donald Rosalene Dettra Ruth Elliott Patsy Smith Billy Cornwell Glen Good June Butler Mary Catherine Dodson Helen Donald Dorothy Lamp Helen Pennington Frederick Anderson Raymond Loy Junior Vann Patsy Barton Emmogene Omps Geraldine Omps Jimmy Miller Bobby Renner Harry Rinker Donald Seabright Gilbert Streit Helen Conner Ellen Crosby Nettie Nicholson Joan Wright Harold Conner Linwood Dunn Jessie Donald Donny Dodson Allen Larrick Billy Maskell Ray Nicholson Azeal Garrett Charlotte Hottle Donald Boyd Mike Collins Johnny Cole Curtis Elliott Frederick Himelright Ray White Raymond White Robert Rhodes Nancy Dodson Mildred Hartman Josephine Jenkins Elsie Jenkins Betty Owens Charles Loy Ruth Kline Pauline Jenkins Jéan Rinker Anna Lee Snyder Lila Lee Robinson Charlotte Rudolph Helen Ritter Annie Marie Curl Llewellyn Garrett Helen Williams James McNabb Velma Vann Douglas Ritter Wade Dunn Meredith Himelright Betty Lou Barton

Deep mourning colors and Myron C. Taylor’s faith stance

Deep mourning may be either all black or all white. Mr. Taylor is an Episcopal of Quaker ancestry.

A. Mr. Taylor

Fugitive Caught Napping Near His Home In Hills

Joshua Peck, escaped from a West Virginia penitentiary, was found asleep with a loaded shotgun beside him in a makeshift bed near his house west of Hancock Maryland. He was brought to the Hancock jail to await transfer back to the penitentiary.

Hills Hancock Joshua Peck Moundaville W. Va Peck Burg

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