Cancer Fund Drive Ends Successfully
The Winchester Frederick County Chapter Virginia Division American Cancer Society reports the 1957 drive raised 5774 dollars, surpassing a 5000 dollar goal. Drive chairman George G. Snarr Jr. notes ongoing contributions are welcome year round, sent to Dr. Robert S. Boyd at 4 S. Stewart St or via the local Post Office.
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Winchester - Frederick County
Virginia
American Cancer Society
George G. Snarr, Jr
Snarr
Robert S. Boyd
S. Stewart St
Hydes Winners In Bridge Match
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Hyde Jr won the Winchester Contract Bridge Club event at the Golf Club on Wednesday. Runners up were Mrs. Holmes Harper and Mrs. Henry P Kern Jr with others placing in order and the next meeting set for May 29 at 8 pm. The Spring Fairs Championship will be played in two sessions with ten pairs qualified for participation.
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Lewis Hyde, Jr
Winchester Contract Bridge Club
Golf Club
Holmes Harper
Henry P. Kern, Jr
W. D Myers
W. Nelson Page
Harry Bowers
John Seabright
John Griffith
Thomas G. Scully
W D. Myers
Herbert Schutte
Irvan O'Connell
Harold G. Brown
Grace Roberts
W. A. Carskaden
S. H. Heaves
C F. Schenck
Former Chamber Official Takes Florida PR Post
Philip F. Gabler former secretary manager of the Winchester Frederick County Chamber of Commerce has accepted a manager position in the public relations and advertising department of Horn's Cars of Yesterday and Music Box Arcade Sarasota Florida. He came to Winchester from Sarasota in 1954 and previously served as assistant manager of the Sarasota chamber. He is married to Ann Miller of Dawson Georgia. they have a two year old daughter and expect another child next month. Horn's antique cars number about 150 restored to running order with an exhibit depicting a turn of the century small town business block and the coming mechanical age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip F. Gabler
Winchester- Frederick County
Gabler
Winchester
Sarasota
Chamber of Commerce
Florida City
Ann Miller
Dawson, Ga
Foote Mineral Company Expands in Lithium and Manganese
Foote Mineral Company has led growth in lithium chemicals and pure metals over five years and became a top manganese producer by acquiring Electro Manganese Corp in 1956. The firm shows improved margins strong management and active research. Our report is available on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foote Mineral
Electro-Manganese Corp
Mrs Byrd Heads Blue Ridge Players
Mrs Richard E. Byrd was named president of the Blue Ridge Players at the annual meeting held at White Post. She succeeds Mrs Tyree Dillard. New officers include Mrs George W. Burton vice president and Miss Mae Lanham secretary treasurer.
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Dillard
Kenneth N. Gilpin
Gilpin
Mary Donovan
Enders Votes To Buy New Fire Truck
Berryville John H Enders Fire Company approves buying a new fire truck from Mack Corporation of New York. Motion by Charles Enders Jr and seconded by Robert Perry. Two members to attend West Virginia Fire School in Morgantown July. Delegates named for Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association meeting in Waynesboro Pa August. Marching unit to take part in CVVFA parade.
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Berryville
John H
Jack Enders
Kenneth C. Levi
Roy O. Locke
Smith McFillen
Robert Bayliss
Small Fortune Lost on TV Quiz Ends in Personal Loss
Al Einfrank 57, a Douglas Aircraft employee, lost a fortune and his wife after failing a geography question on the $32,000 level of a TV quiz. He says he has no tears and no regrets, returning to his truck driving job while recovering from a Tucson hospital stay. He awaits an appearance on the $64,000 Challenge as a geography authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
al Einfrank
Einfrank
Douglas Aircraft Co
Pauline
Robert Gelman
Adelphi
Finfrank
Tucson
Ariz
Five Years Without Traffic Fatality at Norfolk Bridge Tunnel
The Elizabeth River Tunnel Commission reports five years of operation with no traffic fatalities and 265 collisions among nearly 60 million users. Tow totals reach 3,255 gasless vehicle recoveries. Toll revenue exceeds 2.5 million annually with a record daily take of 7 615 dollars and a record single day traffic of 23 626 vehicles last August.
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Norfolk
Norfolk- Portsmouth
Elizabeth River Tunnel Commission
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Meedy Veterans
Buy
V.F.W
Buddy Poppy
Veterans OF Foreign Wars OF the
United States
Hydes
Chamber
Florida
New York
Rendeni Menegers
John Cussen
N. Cameron Street
Philadelphia
New Haven
Boston
Hagerstown
Chicago
San Francisco
Minneapolis
Stock Market Report
Winc
Patricia Brukins
Peggy
Cook County Hospital
Patricia
Mrs. Byrd
Blue Ridge Players
Enders
Crect
Bohm
Mat
Buick
Chars
Cael
Berkley
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Strong
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Winchester Armory
Winchester Squadron
Dacron
Burmilaire
Penney
ORLON
Dan River
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