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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1940

Page

4

Presbyterian Auxiliary Holds Annual Session In Winchester

More than 100 members of the D. Woman's Auxiliary of ester Presbytery met at Loudoun Street for their annual session themed Chris Han Love in Action. Mrs. Leslie Russell presided. worship featured by Mrs. E. D. Vaughan on The Living Waters from John. Dr. F. Bull spoke on Korea. a question box and offerings followed. Members from Winchester and Berryville area churches attended.

F. Bull Korea Bull Ee Lees Russell E. P. Brownins Winchester L. &. Stedman Strasburg Paul LeDane Arthur Ritter Frank Bailey George Snarr Wendell Goode S. C. Brooks Berryville Bunker Hill Clearbrook Front Royal

Eighteen Appointed to Virginia Selective Service Unit

Eighteen men were summoned to a training session in Richmond to join the civilian instruction and inspection section of the state selective service headquarters. Lieut. Col. Millis F. Neal will lead the session in the Senate chamber at 10 a.m. Saturday, stressing regulations and proper functions of local and district boards and maintaining liaison with boards through visits to local headquarters.

Richmond Virginia Selective Service Headquarters John L. Ingram R. Grayson Dashiell Millis F. Neal Neal

Regional meetings set for local selective service boards

Members of the section will attend three regional meetings Monday in Richmond Roanoke and Bristol to train civilian instructors and inspectors for local selective service boards. A list of selected instructors includes Wright Ford Saunders Willcox Alberton Geddy Hunton Miller Turnbull White Easley Carter Johnson Hazelgrove Caskie May Robertson Caton Stuart and others.

Richmond Roanoke Bristol Selective Service Boards William A. Wright Tappahannock Charles E. Ford Newport News J. R. Saunders Suffolk Thomas H. Willcox Norfolk Robert Alberton Portsmouth Vernon M. Geddy Williamsburg Eppa Hunton 4Th Peter O. Miller Irby Turnbull Boydton William Earl White Petersburg James S. Easley South Boston John W. Carter, Jr Danville J. W. C. Johnson Clifton Forge W. P. Hazelgrove James R. Caskie Lynchburg J. Harry May Staunton A. Stuart Robertson Arlington J. Randall Caton, Jr Alexandria William A. Stuart Abingdon

Charley Bergens Adopted Sister Thelma Jean Graham

Charley Bergen adopts 12 year old Thelma Jean Graham from a Nashville orphanage to train her as a ventriloquist. He funds aviation and nursing training through the Edgar Bergen Foundation, aiding pilots and girls in nursing, obstetric care, and other private philanthropic projects.

Gar Bergen Thelma Jean Graham Nashville, Tenn Soroner Hanrahan Bro Nashville Therina Jean Edgar Bergen Bergen Thelma Jean Charley McCarthy Morn Commercial Airlines Air Aeronautics Authority

Sees Better Apple Outlook From Frederick Growers Meeting

Dr J L Maxton agricultural economist at Virginia Polytechnic Institute spoke to a Frederick county fruit growers round table at the courthouse last night. He was encouraged by the outlook for marketing the apple crop.

J. L. Maxton Virginia Polytechnic Institute Frederick County Court House

Youths Register on Wednesday for First Peacetime Draft

The Star outlines the peace-time draft registration day set for Wednesday October 16. About 16.4 million American men ages 21 to 35 must sign up, and the article explains required actions and exemptions for service, travel notices, and change in personal status.

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Registration Rules for Men Draft in 1917

The article outlines registration logistics for men, detailing dates, times, and locations. It notes that transportation may not be paid, and that those away from home may register at nearest precinct or school. It explains who must register, how registrars operate, and the process of obtaining and carrying the registration card.

Roosevelt Selective Service Boards Registration Board National Park Cees

Origin labeling law for imported goods in 1890 act

The first tariff act with a requirement to label imported goods Made in country was enacted October 1, 1890 and took effect March 1, 1891.

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