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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1948

Page

9

Taft Rally Plans Near Completion

Plans are finalized for a Northern Virginia Republican rally to be addressed by U.S. Senator Robert A. Taft at 8 p.m. on October 16 in Winchester Armory. The event is organized by the Young Republican State Federation with local officials handling arrangements and publicity. Mrs. Taft will attend a luncheon for women at York Inn, and a stag luncheon at the George Washington hotel will honor Taft.

Northern Virginia Winchester Armory U.S Robert A. Taft A. B. Solenberger State Central Committee Young Republican State Federation P. L. Hockman Winchester W. O. Grove R. B. Grove C. F. Germalman Charles Tait Winslow Porter Jack Denny Taft York Inn City Belle Hockman Sen. Taft George Washington Hotel Winchester-Frederick Young Republican Club Ansel B. Solenberger

Rev J P Derrick to Speak Sunday at Stephens City

Rev J P Derrick of Emanuel Lutheran Woodstock will speak at 2 30 p m Sunday at Stephens City Lutheran Church in homecoming events announced by Rev A H Boozer. Activities begin with Sunday school at 9 45 a m followed by worship and holy communion at 11 a m. Paul Beable Stephens City School principal will speak after lunch. A basket lunch will be served on the lawn at noon.

J. P. Derrick Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Woodstock Stephens City R. E. Ayler

Rev Schmucker Closes Two-Week Revival at Tomahawk Church

Rev R F Schmucker who helped organize the Tomahawk West Virginia church 25 years ago presided over a two week evangelistic revival ending with seven new converts. A crippled middle aged man unable to walk was carried into the church for services. Church membership rose to 225 and Rev A Quenze of Martinsburg now serves as pastor.

R. F. Schmucker N. Loudoun St Tomahawk W. Va Christian Church Winchester Ave Martinsburg A. Quenze

Coal mine strike fines spark contempt case showdown

Fines totaling 2,130,000 were imposed on Lewis and the union for contempt of court orders linked to the mine strikes. Lewis challenged the action saying workers dig coal to pay the fines, questioning who will bear the cost and linking it to political influence over the next U S president.

Lewis The Union Harry United States

Frank Anderson Dies at 83 Winchester Cabinet Maker

Frank Montgomery Anderson 83 of Winchester died 11:50 p m yesterday at his daughter Mrs Margaret P Chapmans Arlington home. He was a son of the late Samuel and Elizabeth Carlin Anderson and lived in this city all his life. He was a member of Braddock Street Methodist church and Charles Rouss Fire Co. Surviving are son James Carlin Anderson Gardenia CA and daughters Dorothy E Anderson Washington and Margaret P Chapman Arlington. Services 2 p m Thursday at Braddock Street Methodist with Dr T J Hawkins officiating. Interment Mt Hebron cemetery. Pallbearers are Golden Rule Bible class members.

Frank Montgomery Anderson Winchester Margaret P. Chapman Arlington Samuel and Elizabeth Carlin Anderson Braddock St. Methodist Church Charlie Rouss Fire Co James Carlin Anderson Gardenia Cal Dorothy E. Anderson Washington Kurtz Mortuary T. J. Hawkins Mt. Hebron Cemetery Golden Rule Bible Class

Driver Hit by Train Injures Jefferson County Man

Rufus White of Jefferson county was seriously injured at 10:25 a.m. when his car was struck by Baltimore and Ohio train No. 55 at the Flowing Springs crossing one and a half miles east of Charles Town. He, about 48, was en route from Charles Town to his home and was taken to the hospital in Charles Town. The accident held up the pas-

Rufus White Jefferson County Baltimore and Ohio Flowing Springs Charles Town White

Train Delayed Over an Hour En Route Between Harpers Ferry and Strasburg

A passenger train arrived about 90 minutes late after departing Harpers Ferry heading toward Strasburg Junction, causing significant delays for travelers and disrupting the schedule in the area.

Senger Harpers Ferry Strasburg Junction

Language note on prepositions in destination questions

The guide explains common usage for asking about places. It contrasts have you ever been to and have you ever been in, noting that in is preferred for internal experience and in for being within a place, with examples highlighting St Louis.

St. Louis Sparton Spartan

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