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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1948

Page

3

Wine to Teach at Indian Hollow Sunday School

Rev. Floyd Wine will teach at Indian Hollow Sunday school at 3 p.m. EST Sunday. Mrs. Henry McVicar is suot.

Floyd Wine Indian Hollow Henry McVicar

Bargain Bulbs From Beaverton Bulb Gardens

Plant now for August and September blooming. Bargain assortment of two year old bulbs available postpaid at Beaverton Oregon garden. Prices include 12 for 25c 60 for 1 150 for 2. Beaver ton Bulb Gardens Beaverton Oregon.

Beaverton Bulb Gardens Beaverton Oregon

Former Secret Service Agent to Speak at Local Service

Speaker Harman, a former U S Secret Service agent and bodyguard to President Truman and Franklin D Poosavelt, will address a special service Sunday at the Evangelical United Brethren Church on N Breddock. Mr and Mrs Hamman will host luncheon for the church youth at 630 p m before the 730 p m program featuring musical renditions. Harman left the White House detail in June 1946 to pursue full time Christian work.

U. S Secret Service Truman Franklin D. Poosavelt Vangelical United Brethren Church N. Breddock Sc Haman Chur Hamnan Harman White House

Consumer spending rises from 1940 to 1945

Americans increased time expenditures for goods and services from 66 billion dollars in 1940 to 105 billion dollars in 1945 reflecting rising postwar demand and shifting consumer behavior.

Peoples Cleaners Finish Third In Bowling Loop

Peoples Cleaners of Winchester placed third in the Blue Ridge Major Bowling League season finale. Frederick’s American Legion won with 98 points, Spillway of Martinsburg second with 96. Bunny Powell led the circuit with 121.82 average over 105 games. The banquet is set for 8 p.m. Wednesday at Big Springs dining room south of Martinsburg.

Peoples Cleaners of Winchester Blue Ridge Kerglers American Legion of Waynesboro Bunny Powell American Legion Keiter Big League Big Springs Martinsbur

R E Aylor Heads Stephens City Lions Ticket

A slate led by R E Aylor for president was unanimously adopted by Stephens City Lions. The ticket includes Rev. Eoc Day first vice president David C Petrie third vice president A R Marks secretary treasurer Richard oO Clem lion tamer Irvin Williams tail twister Gervis Lemley Clarence Terault two year directors. Thirty one Lions attended the meeting at the fire hall followed by a director s meeting. Guests included Earl Hines of Winchester and Harry Cain. A committee Leslie Orndorff Dan Brumback Julian Gregory was named to explore organizing a softball team. Directors voted to contribute 15 to the Lions Club of Monterrey Mexico and 50 to the Winchester hospital building fund drive. Approval was given for dress uniforms to be worn by delicates to the Lions convention in New York in July. Jack Hill of Vienna was endorsed for Governor of District 24 C at the Roanoke convention in June.

R. E. Aylor Stephens City Lions Ralph Bauserman Rev. Eoc, Day David C. Petrie A. R. Marks Richard Oo. Clem Lion Tamer Irvin Williams Gervis Lemley Clarence Terault Delicates New York Jack Hill Vienna Disrit

Specialist Warns Of Cabbage Maggot Threat to Virginia Crops

In Blacksburg on May 14 an agricultural extension service specialist warned farmers to guard crops against the cabbage maggot. Entomologist J O Rowell said the pest harms cabbages turnips radishes carrots and other greens, especially in seed beds and young plants. He noted higher risk in western Virginia and recommended root drenchings with bichloride solution at planting and again after 10 to 12 days, plus seed-bed applications at one gallon per 35 feet of row.

Blacksburg Virginia Agricultural Extension Service J. O. Rowell Rowell

Decline in ministers salaries hits 1620s church life

The era sees a sharp drop in pastor earnings as congregations struggle financially. Many ministers face reduced stipends while continuing duties such as preaching on Sundays and teaching adult Sunday school classes.

Senate panel approves 18 year old selective training bill

Secretary James V. Forrestal and Senator Chan Gurney explain a volunteer plan for 18 year olds to Page Boy Jack Walker. The Senate committee approved 7 to 2 a bill creating one year of selective training for 18 year olds and two years of military service for men aged 19 to 25.

Washington Secretary of Defense James V. Forrestal Eft Chan Gurney S.D Senate Armed Services Committee Jack Walker Pierre S. D Senate International

FFA Chapters Sending Champs To State Meet

Six boys selected from 28 representatives of 10 Northern Triangle FFA chapters will compete in the state livestock and dairy judging contest at Blacksburg during the FRA rally June 21-24. Winners include Donald Smallwood Mey in Winchester, Vernon rs, and William Trenary of county high school. judges include J W Ol ote.

Northern Triangle Future Farmers of Amarca Blacksburg J. W. Olote C. C. Park Whie Post Gurseny Ayrshire State Sea Guest Milldare Angus Steers Sburg Donald Smallwood Mey Winchester Vernon Rs William Trenary En County High School Mt Royal William Miller D. Taylor Gainesboro Lawrence Kackley Berryville FFA Livestock Diey Front Roval Boyce da- So Gore Middletown J. C Uffman Pores J. J. Fos Warren County Conrad Grove Annefield Farm Richmond

Odd Fellows Hear Talks by Attorneys at Tri-County Meeting

E. W. O'Neal of Middletown and J. Everette Wil ofay, both attorneys, spoke at the Tri-County IOOF session in Middletown on communist infiltration. More than 25 members from Winchester attended, including a large group from Winchester Canyon No. 48 in uniform. Next Tri-County gathering slated for Edinburgh in August.

E.w.o'neal Middletown J. Everette Wil Ofay Ioof Assn Winchester Winchester Canyon No. 48 Uniform Edinburo

Books Published Rise Before World War II

In 1939 the United States published 180 million books with the majority being school texts. Prior to World War I fiction led all other types.

United States

Quartet at Zion Church Sing Maryland Group

The Golden Rays Quartet of Baltimore will sing at Zion Baptist Church Boyce Sunday at 3 and 8 p m EST Rev H C Johnson is pastor The program is under the sponsorship of France Burwell

Golden Rays Quartet Baltimore Zion Baptist Church Boyce H. ¢. Johnson

Chorus at Mt. Carmel to benefit Men's Day

The Community Chorus of Carlisle will present a sacred music program at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Carlisle at 3 p m on Sunday to benefit the church's Men's Day.

Community Gospel Chorus Carlisle Mt. Carmel Baptist Church

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