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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1943
Page
5
A routine Clarke County Democratic committee meeting will be held at 4 PM to decide entrance fees for candidates in the upcoming primary.
John L. Lewis announced his return to seek readmission to the AFL, aiming for unity in the labor movement. AFL officials called the move welcomed and orderly, while supporters see it as leverage against the CIO, potentially shifting power in unity talks and 1944 campaigns.
An important meeting of Frederick county farm leaders is scheduled for tomorrow at 8 15 PM to discuss the proposed labor center and efforts to obtain a migratory farm labor camp. All members of the ES are requested to attend.
An informal invitation was issued at Hot Springs for observers to attend the United Nations Food Conference. Rep Bradley drove to the hotel grounds to learn about access for reporters and whether a congressman could attend sessions. Conference Chairman Marvin Jones said any lawmaker could attend as an observer with credentials. The press was barred from the hotel. Critics in Congress fault the lack of a formal invitation.
In Richmond Virginia the annual Council of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia unanimously urged including Right Rev H St George Tucker in the US delegation to the peace conference after the war. Justice George L Browning presented the resolution calling on Virginia's two US Senators to place Tucker before President Roosevelt as an envoy candidate. The council also approved finance reports proposing a 1944 diocesan missionary budget of 217 dollars.
The meeting discussed a present budget and a contingent budget of 27300 dollars, a 6000 dollar increase. Four resolutions approving the General Committee report on unity with the Northern Presbyterian Church as a basis for study were presented for the fall General Committee in Cleveland. Bishop Tucker opened with a pastoral address, noting the critical times, with brief remarks from Bishop Frederick W. Goodwin.
A week long revival at Opequon Presbyterian Church Kernstown ends Friday evening. Preacher Rev E H Gartrell will return to Pulaski Virginia on Saturday after leading the services.
Church services have drawn strong attendance with excellent interest. As the meeting nears its close there is expectation of large congregations tonight and tomorrow evening. Everyone is invited to attend.
Many denture wearers fear embarrassing slips as plates drop or wobble. FASTEETH powder, an alkaline non acid formula, helps teeth stay in place, reduces plate odor and soreness, and is sold at drug stores.
Clarke County residents wake to a bustling day with reports on local government actions, school board decisions, and community happenings. Officials announce schedule updates, new programs, and upcoming hearings affecting residents and businesses.
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