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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1947
Page
5
Lady Astor first woman MP sails for the United States aboard the Queen Elizabeth from London. The voyage is described as private with much time planned to visit her niece Mrs Jack Polk in Charlottesville Virginia. This marks her second return to Britain since the war.
Eleanor McCartney of Handley elementary school is among eleven Virginia teachers awarded $100 scholarships for summer study in speech correction at the University of Virginia. Thirty four applications were received. scholars will study phonetics and speech correction, with observation at the university Speech Clinic in cooperation with the Medical School.
A $50 check drawn on Purcellville National Bank and signed Hugh Rakes was returned marked not sufficient funds to the clerk of the Fourth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The check paid two $25 docketing fees for the appeals of Hugh Rakes and his wife William C. Rakes related to their conviction for aiding in misappropriation of more than $435,000 from Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Fredericksburg. Attorney W. R. Allcott deposited the cash to cover the fees.
A two story brick apartment business building collapsed in Elko's business district early today killing Ralph Nielsen Beatrice Nielsen believed to be Nielsen's mother and Mrs Robert Norris. Robert Norris Mr and Mrs W A Sperry and their daughter Mrs Vernal Jones were shocked and bruised.
An all day Memorial Service will be held at Fairview Lutheran Church on Timber Ridge Sunday May 18 starting at 11 a m. Ministers participating in the service will include several named leaders.
Advertisement for FASTEETH powder to stop loose false teeth slipping or wobbling. Claims added comfort and security without gummy taste, is alkaline and non acidic. Suggested use on plates and available at drug stores.
Rev Raymond Booze and two other ministers from Stephens City invite all to a Sunday gathering at Galilee with a picnic lunch to follow. Community updates note sick lists, Rural Life services, and local visits including Cross Junction and Gainesboro neighbors. The Braithwaite Brothers build a cannery at Cross Junction and residents attend to gardens as unseasonably cool weather continues.
Virginia Military Institute marks the Battle of New Market anniversary with a 5 40 p m corps assembly on the parade ground. The roll of fallen cadets will be read and wreaths placed on graves at the institute and on the New Market statue. Dr B T Candler to give invocation as three volleys are presented.
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