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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1940
Page
7
The Stephens City High School announces its senior year election results with Billy Gardner as president and Har old Bolen as secretary. Miss Garnet Hamrick returns as class sponsor as seniors publish biographies and prepare for a Halloween party chaperoned by staff.
The September 25 meetings elected officers for the 1940 41 school year across Freshman A and B Sophomores and Juniors. Names include presidents Billy Brumback and Billy Sandy and others. sponsors listed as Mrs. Elsie Havermale and Mr. G J Walker.
Public auction in front of Winchester Court House at noon on October 26 1940 of a 152 acre limestone farm in Frederick County Virginia. Located two miles west from Ridgeway Station and three miles north from Grimes with eight room house barn orchard two wells and a spring. Crops on place reserved until March 1 1941 buyer to payment one third cash and balance in two yearly installments secured by deed of trust and fire policy.
The Home Economics Club opens its session with a record enrollment of 100 members in the Northern Virginia Federation. New officers are elected led by President Lillian Snyder and Vice President Irene Beaver. The group plans for the upcoming fair with Sylvia Carper as superintendent of exhibits.
The F F A officers for 1940 41 are Robert Richard president Harold Bolen vice president Roland Snapp secretary Henry Carbaugh treasurer Frank Brum Len Migee and Mr P A Dobbins. An advisory committee includes Harold Bolen Harold Fawcett and Home Hack. The eleventh annual F F A and Home Economics Fair will be October 16 and 17 with about two dozen exhibits. No admission fee. Judging begins 1 p m Wednesday October 16.
The U S S Bear, sailing from Philadelphia to the Antarctic to evacuate Byrd bases, is due in Annapolis today. Cmdr. R H Cruzen will guide the ship to dock at the Santee wharf after 2 30 p m and depart for its next leg on Monday.
Washington reports selective service officials say the October 16 draft registration poses a problem for passengers and crews on trains and lake boats. Major Edward S. Shattuck notes the law requires all eligible to register and everyone must sacrifice some to comply, even if it means delaying travel.
Handley fullback Butch Robinson and Harrisonburg end Jim Stone will miss today's Turkey Bowl in Delmar Rockingham County due to medical issues. Robinson suffers a mild appendicitis, joining three Handley backs sidelined by injuries. Berlyn Moore will start in Robinson's spot.
Generally you may stand and uncover if it feels natural and not forced, but you should not feel obliged if you cannot or prefer not to. The guidance suggests a respectful gesture when it seems appropriate.
The Axis seeks a major Mediterranean offensive against Britain, likely drawing non belligerents into a vast struggle. The clash pits Axis air power against Britain's naval mastery as invasion and Balkan moves threaten the region and Russia eyes the shifting balance in Europe.
Lists of registrars for Winchester city precincts reveal names assigned to City Hall and Friendship polling locations. Chief registrars include B. F. Davis at Winchester, W. Benton Snider at City Hall, and Samuel Forney at Friendship with multiple assistants and clerks named.
The members of the electoral college are selected under state laws on Election Day in November. It is impossible to tell their names in advance.
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