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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1939

Page

9

Dicky Silman Goes For A Ride

Dicky Silman, a four year old known for mischief in Berryville Virginia, climbed into Fred Morris’s pickup and released the brake. The vehicle rolled into Commonwealth Attorney Ed Williams’s parked coupe, causing about 30 dollars in damage to the grill. The boy exited unharmed and his father said he would address the matter with the CA’s office.

Berryville Dicky Silman Fred Morris Commonwealth’s Ed. Williams William Dickie C. A

Services Sunday At Mount Olivet

The Rev. Charles Beard of Martinsburg WV will preach Sunday May 28 at Mount Olivet Christian Church three miles west of Capon Bridge. Services are at 11 p.m. and 7 30 p.m with special singers from Martinsburg and local areas. The public is invited.

Charles Beard Martinsburg W. Va Mount Olivet Christian Church Capon Bridge Eche

Two-piece dress pattern with simple pleats and lace

Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1754-B offers a two piece dress with two identical pieces and simple pleats to slim the waist and add fullness to the bodice. The square neckline and modest sleeves are edged with lace or frills and the pattern suits cotton, linen, gingham or dotted Swiss. Size 34 requires 3 44 yards of 35 inch material and 3 yards of lace or pleating.

Visitors From Far Corners At Valley Cavern

The Shenandoah Caverns in Mount Jackson Virginia attracted visitors from Paris Johannes burg Cape Town Aukland and Berne on a quiet day. Hunter B Chapman president of the caverns company mentioned a New York firm crafted a road map guiding tourists along U S highway 11 from New York to New Orleans passing through the Shenandoah Valley.

Virginia Register Shenandoah Caverns Mount Jackson Paris France Johannesburg Cape Town South Africa Aukland New Zealand Berne Switzerland Hunter B. Chapman The Caverns Company New York New Orleans U. S. Highway No. 11 Shenandoah Valley Chapman

Public Sale of Fahnestock Realty Sets June Auction

Special Commissioners announce a public sale of two Frederick County Virginia parcels from the Edith P. Henry vs Daniel G. Fahnestock estate. Lot A covers 65 acres with an old stone mansion, barn and out buildings. Lot B contains 8 acres with a modern frame house. Sale in Winchester court house on June 17 1939 at 11 am. Terms: one third cash day of sale, balance in two annual installments with bonds and deed of trust. Clerk of court notice dated March 18 1939.

Edith P. Henry Daniel G. Fahnestock Circuit Court Frederick County County Court Winchester North Frederick Turnpike Scott T. Fahnestock Herbert Larrick Henkel Henry Mrannon Pe

Rescue Hero C B Momsen Helps Squalus Aboard Crew

Lieutenant Commander C B Momsen, inventor of the Momsen lung and safety devices, is pictured at Portsmouth New Hampshire where he aided in rescue operations for 59 aboard the submarine Squalus, which sank at a depth of 240 feet twelve miles off the coast.

Portsmouth N. H C. B. Momsen

Activities From Armel 4 H Club

The Armel 4 H Club opened with president Lillie Hook presiding and Gladys Hawkins reading minutes. Members discussed unfinished and new business and planned fund raising to send delegates to summer camp, with Miss Blair leading the meeting after business.

Lillie Hook Gladys Hawkins Miss Blair

Apple Demand Active Abroad in British Auctions

Demand for apples at British auctions was active this week though prices eased slightly. Supplies were liberal with Australian receipts. a small Washington Winesap lot sold in Liverpool. Shipments are expected to fall sharply next week. Best apples averaged 2.20 dollars a bushel in London, down from 2.27 last week and 2.70 a year ago. Pears topped 2.70 a box this week, at 2.92 last week and 3.71 last year.

London Foreign Agricultural Service Washington Liverpool

Radio Highlights New York May 26 Broadcasts and Schedules

Radio items list upcoming heavyweight bout Baer vs Nova at Yankee Stadium next Thursday with WJZ NBC announcers Clem McCarthy and Bill Stern. Also details weekday and weekend program lineups across WEAF NBC WOR and CBS stations with sports, talks, concerts, drama and race and speedway events.

New York Max Baer Lou Nova Wjz-Nbc Clem McCarthy Bill Stern Yankee Stadium WJZ NBC Court of Sports Fiat WEAF England R. R. Reynolds WOR MBC Hamilton Fish America Lucille Manners Guy Lom WABC CBS Buddy Clark Burns and Allen Orson Welles Bob Ripley Ben Bernie Chicago CBS Chain New England Conservatory Renfrew of the Mounted

Funeral Rites Conducted For Late C. E. Darr

Funeral services for Clarence E. Darr a longtime Winchester resident were held at his home 1122 Valley avenue. The Rev Lucius G Bridgers officiated with hymns Garden of Prayer Old Rugged Cross and Sweet Hour of Prayer. Interment was in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ernest Lemasters Lawrence Clark Harry Carr William White Lewis Flenner Percy Sheetz.

Clarence E. Darr Winchester Valley Avenue Friendship Fire Company Lucius G. Bridgers United Brethren Church Mount Hebron Cemetery Ernest Lemasters Lawrence Clark Harry Carr William White Lewis Flenner Percy Sheetz

New Air Mail Stamps On Sale

Postmasters and employees of the Postal Service are advised of a 30 cent air mail stamp issuance for trans Atlantic air mail use and all air mail use. Nelson Page, local postmaster, has received the stamps and they are on sale at the Winchester post office.

Postal Service Nelson Page Winchester

Gough Will Is Placed On Record

The will of Jennie Gough deceased is admitted to record in the Corporation Court with Clark M. Smith clerk. It leaves residue to Elsie Spillman Carpenter and Zela Spillman Everly. J L Spillman moves Edward O Carpenter named administrator c t a with bond of 600, G Fred Yeakley as surety. appraisers listed as McFadden Yeakley Baker Grim Ridgeway.

Jennie Gough Corporation Court Clark M. Smith Elsie Spillman Carpenter Zela Spillman Everly J. L. Spillman Edward O. Carpenter Fred Yeakley S. D. McFadden G Fred Yeakley J. W. Baker Claude Grim Harry Ridgeway

Franco New York Millionaire Dudley P Gilbert Mentioned

Disjointed OCR text notes Dudley P Gilbert of New York with phrases about civil war and revolutions. The fragment references a quiz in Washington and a claim of a Franco type threat but is unclear and lacks coherent context.

New York Dudley P. Gilbert Washington Ender Clier Pnes

Fifth Year In Funeral Order Honors Local Home

The Order of the Golden Rule announces Jones Funeral Home has been accepted for the fifth consecutive year as the local member. The organization spans the United States and other countries.

Order of the Golden Rule United States Great Britain Canada Australia China India South Africa Jones Order

Charles Starrett in Spoilers of the Range at Hable's Palace

Charles Starrett and the Sons of the Pioneers appear in Spoilers of the Range at Hable's Palace Theatre on Saturday. His guns bark terror his fists deal destruction his voice spells romance. Also showing Jackie Cooper in Scouts to the Rescue.

Charles Starrett Sons of the Pioneers Hable’s Palace Theatre Jackie Cooper

Public Sale to Settle Estate of Mrs J H Renner

Public sale Saturday May 27 at 1 PM to settle the estate of Mrs J H Renner on Northwestern Grade household furniture and canned fruit terms cash.

J. H. Renner

Army Reserve Captain Testifies on Leftist Plot to Oust Roosevelt

James E. Campbell appears before the Dies committee in Washington to corroborate Dudley P. Gilbert’s testimony about a sought overthrow of the government. Committee reports a letter from Campbell to Gilbert with six questions about President Roosevelt and his wife deemed too vile for publication.

James E. Campbell U. S. Army Reserve Dies Committee Washington Dudley P. Gilbert Dies Gilbert Campbell Roosevelt

Embroidered Bedspread Pattern 6389 by Household Arts

Crochet and filet patterns for a child inspired bedspread with motifs and border. Includes materials, color schemes, stitch illustrations, and directions. Send ten cents to Winchester Evening Star Household Arts Dept. to obtain. include name, address, and city.

Big Sister Winchester Evening Star Household Arts Dept W. 14Th Street New York N. Y

Also Mentioned on This Page

Buck U. S. Navy Philadelphia Navy Yard James Buck Mount Olivet Central Press King George Queen Elizabeth Woodbine Track Toronto Ontario Mitchell Hepburn the Evening Star Barbara Bell Barbara Bell Pattern Service Times Square Station New York, N. Y Valley Scott T. Fahnestock Realty Louis E. Kirstein American Retail Federation Armel 4-H Apple C. E. Darr Gough Charlie Ross Charles Ross Germantown Palace Theatre Benito Mussolini Il Duce Turin Europe Germany Francis Joseph Spellman St. Patrick’s Cathedral Stephen J. Donahue Archbishop Spellman Alice Brooks
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