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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1947

Page

2

Handley JV Beats Harrisonburg 13-0 In City Gridiron Clash

Handley junior varsity defeated Harrisonburg jayvees 13 to 0 as Glenn LaVecchia scored on a 30 yard run and a second rushing TD. Richard Hart recovered a fumble and Bob Brown added the extra point. Hamilton will host Strasburg next Wednesday.

Handley Harrisonburg Jayvees Ester Girl Burg Jayvees Yyaced Bob Brown Richard Hart LaVecchia George Clowser Strasburg Green Lazazzera Emmett Bly Wilson

Sales Directory listings for Oct and Nov auctions

A sequence of sale notices lists buyers and locations with dates and items including dairy cows bulls live stock farm machinery horse cattle hogs household goods and antiques from several Virginia Maryland and West Virginia addresses such as Kernstown Poolesville Ridgeway Gore Boyce and Whitacre area listings.

James C. Sipe Berryville R. Schneider Kernstown H. Gilmore Young Poolesville Montgomery County W. O. Beatty R. E. Price Ridgeway W. Va Miller Gore Whitacre Frank Royston Boyce

Medals for WWII Veterans at Winchester Recruiting Station

Veterans of World War II are invited to the Winchester Army and Air Force Recruiting Station at 3 N. Loudoun St. to receive Victory Medals and American Defense Medals. Eligible personnel must bring original discharge papers. Entitlements cover those honorably discharged during the war or before December 30, 1941. those who served between September 1, 1940 and December 7, 1941 qualify for the American Defense Medal.

Winchester Army and Air Force N. Loudoun St People's Drug Store Army Air Forces

Hamburg the city most damaged by World War II bombing

The U S Strategic Bombing Survey reports Hamburg as the German city most damaged in World War II. In three July to early August 1943 raids about one third of the city’s houses were destroyed and 60 000 to 100 000 people were killed. Additional RAF attacks also targeted the city.

Hamburg U. S RAF

Pope Says Force At Times Needed For Law and Order

Pope Pius told U S House armed services subcommittee that law and order may require the strong arm of force at times. He urged force to be checked by law and order and used only in defense, warning no man is above the law. He spoke to a joint Senate House committee on State department information services and urged bold policies to meet a world in peril.

Vatican City Pope Pius Armed Services Committee U. S. House of Representatives Terro Rep. Short R-Mo Senate House State Department Sen. Smith R-Nj Rep. Mondt R-Sd

Kiwanis Delegate Attends Capital District Meet in Roanoke

Andrew Bell veteran secretary of the Winchester Kiwanis club represented the local group at the Capital district convention held in Roanoke.

Andrew Bell Winchester Kiwanis Club Capital District Roanoke

Shenandoah Servisoft Co Chartered By State Commission

Servisoft Chartered in Shenandoah receives state charter to operate water softener service with maximum capital stock of $50,000. Incorporators include John O. Scully III president Henry Hardenburg vice president Eleanor Scully White secretary and Charles Ridgely White treasurer.

Shenandoah Servisoft Co State Corporation Commission John 8. Scully, III Henry Hardenburg Eleanor Scully White Charles Ridgely White

Answers to the Daily Quiz Summary

Correct responses list for Page 4 quiz includes items about Jewish refugees seeking Palestine, Channel Islands names Alderney Jersey Guernsey Sark, Col. Carlos Mancheno, origins from North Africa, Julius F. Brenzinger, a violinist in Minnesota, the word doughnut, the truth value True, and the category sculpture.

Palestine Alderney Jersey Guernsey Sark Carlos Mancheno North Africa Julius F. Brenzinger Minnesota

Newsprint Price Rise Indicated By Producers

Canadian and American paper makers told a U S congressional committee that newsprint prices are likely to rise. George H Mead called the current price unfair and Ameri can and Canadian producers warned that higher costs will push prices up if labor and other costs rise. Douglas W Ambridge said price changes depend on the U S economy as producers warned of market pressure.

Toronto George H. Mead Dayton Ohio Douglas W. Ambridge Abitibi Power and Paper Co House Newsprint Committee U. S United States of America Ambridge Robert M. Fowler Newsprint Assn. of Canada

Rites for Miss Emma C. Cole Held at Grace Church

Funeral services were held at Grace Episcopal Church Berryville for Miss Emma C. Cole who died Tuesday at H. M. Stevens's home in Berryville. She had lived with the Stevens family in Berryville and Chatham N J for 38 years and was connected to Judge Charles Cleves Cole of Washington. Surviving relatives include sister Mrs. Robert Belknap of Baltimore and Miss Florence Cole of Fairmont W Va. Her nurse for two years was Mrs. Everett D. Kline of Winchester. The Rev Henry G Lane officiated and burial took place at Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington.

Grace Episcopal Church Berryville Emma C. Cole H. M. Stevens Cole Stevens Chatham, N. J Miss Cole Charles Cleves Cole Washington Robert Belknap Baltimore Florence Cole Fairmont W. Va

Deer population surge shows restocking success in Shenandoah

Woodstock reports deer numbers up after closed season, Shenandoah county game warden Elon D. Sheetz says hunters killed over 100 legal deer last year, a hundredfold gain from 17 years ago. Historic presidential sites under Interior include Washington Birthplace in Virginia Lincoln site in Kentucky Johnson site in Tennessee Mount Rushmore in South Dakota Adams Mansion in Massachusetts.

Woodstock Elon D. Sheetz Shenandoah County Woodstock Lions United States Hyde Park N. Y Dcj. A Department of the Interior George Washington Birthplace National Monument Virginia Abraham Lincoln National Historical Park Kentucky Andrew Johnson National Monument Tennessee Mount Rushmore National Memorial South Dakota Adams Mansion Massachusetts

Daily Crossword 16 Not working 17 Vapor

Puzzle clues list across and down entries with numbered hints for words. Includes various definitions such as not working vapor girl s name compel sun biblical name and more.

Brethren Church to Start Two Week Revival Sunday

First Brethren Church on Berryville Ave opens a two week revival from Sunday through October 26. Evangelist Rev. L L Brubb of Winona Lake Ind leads nightly 7 30 pm services except Saturdays with special music and Gospel sound films. On Oct 19 and 26 Rev. Robert Van Steenberg conducts music. Prayer meetings precede at 6 45 pm. Pastor Rev. Paul E Dick.

First Brethren Berryville Ave L. L. Brubb Winona Lake Ind Rev Brethren Home Missions Council Shenandoah van Steenberg Bob Jones College Mt. Vernon University Washington Paul E. Dick

Death of T. A. Steel at 79 in Shady Grove home

T A Steel, 79, died Wednesday night at the home of his nephew W D Derflinger in Shady Grove after an extended illness. He was a son of the late Benjamin and Mrs Steel of Warren County and a Ridings Chapel church member. He leaves brother Moody Steele of Stephens City and several nieces and nephews.

T. A. Steele W .D. Derflinger Shady Grove Benjamin Steel Warren County Ridings Chapel Church Moody Steele Stephens City

WCHS Band to Attend Richmond Homecoming With VMI

The WCHS band will join the University of Richmond for homecoming festivities on Oct. 18 against VMI. They will perform at halftime, record at a Richmond station, and attend a barbeque luncheon.

Front Royal WCHS University of Richmond VMI Richmond

Niagara water flow comparison at Horseshoe and American Falls

The question notes that the Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side carry about ten times the water of the American Falls on the U S side, indicating a significantly higher flow over the Canadian cascade.

Niagara Falls Horseshoe Falls

Dog Show Draws 100 Entries In Front Royal

More than 100 dogs are entered for a show at 5 p m today at the firemans lot in Front Royal sponsored by the Warren County Game and Fish Association.

Front Royal Wareren

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