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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1940

Page

3

Funeral Rites Held For Late Mrs. Ritenour

Funeral services were held at Refuge Methodist Church for Elizabeth Ritenour who died October 8 at her son Russell Ritenour’s home. The 80 year old longtime Refuge resident was daughter of Tolliver and Elizabeth Owens and buried beside her husband in Refuge Cemetery. Mitglieder and relatives attended. pallbearers included grandsons and flower bearers were great grandchildren.

Refuge Re- Methodist Elizabeth Ritenour Russell Ritenour Jay Refuge Church Tolliver Elizabeth Owens Centerbury Puneral Lutherleman Old Rugged Cross William Newcomb Arthur Armel Refuge Cemetery Helen Charlotte Conner Mary Love Helen Ritenour Mary Elizabeth Katherine Legg Marshall Conner Beverley Bowman Lucius Myron Bland Ritenour Austin Crowell Monroe Conner Etta Owens Baltimore Bessie Hicks Herbert Orndorff Leroy Ritenour Martinsburg W. Vas L. J. Franklin Charley Robison Cedarville

Seeks To Avert Birth Rate Drop

Washington report notes National Economic and Social Planning Association panel urges rental subsidies and public medical services to encourage parenthood. The statement highlights that among city white women only those on relief are having enough children for population replacement.

Washington National Economic and Social Planning Association

Tacks litter Lincoln streets. policeman’s tires go flat

Lincoln patrolman Joe Offil followed a report of tacks in the business district. He fled after two of his own tires went flat. Ten pounds of tacks were cleaned up after fifty cars suffered punctures in the incident.

Lincoln, Neb Joe Offil

Patriot Day at Stephens City School Shows Civic Pledge

Reporters and critics from Stephens City School recount Patriot Day activities at the 8.C.H.S. event. The piece quotes a call to duty and loyalty, urging obedience to the U.S. government and remembrance of national heritage amid anti-totalitarian sentiment. The junior program for the sixteenth outlines student activities.

America

Birth of the Anthem and Flag History Highlight Junior Programs

A Montana school program showcases Patriot's Day themes with readings on the birth of the national anthem and the U S flag. Students and staff, including Miss A P Starling and Mrs Ada Woore Robinson, comment on library spaces and school life while seniors Maxine Baker and Harold Baughman are profiled.

Mary Watts U. S Charlotte Wyant Wally Louise Perry Col. Donovan Mr. Mowrer America Joseph Jordan Henry Carbaugh Scott A. P. Starling Ada Woore Robinson Middletown Chariena Grim Kernstown Kenneth Staples Martha Richard Victor Carbaugh Richard Managan

Patriot Day Observed By Large Junior Class At School

The school notes the Junior Class is the largest in its history and aims for strong scholastic rankings and good citizenship. On Wednesday a Patriot Day program was observed in a joint event with seven new juniors in second.

Junior B News. A well interment people is a strong people

A fragment from a junior section column quotes a line stressing resilience and civic duty as democracy faces challenges. The text underlines unity and participation as essential to the nation’s future.

Strength and beauty grace Miss Stickley desk

A bulletin board speaks of strength and liberty in editorials. The piece celebrates freedom of the press as a privilege and notes Miss Stickley’s desk brightened by daily cut flowers, especially pungent autumn nasturtiums.

A. S

Sophomore Class Funds Yellow Room Redecoration Plan

Final painting plans specify the lower half of the upper half is yellow, all wood work will be yellow, and the redecoration cost will be borne by the Sophomore class.

Freshman Drive and Live Class Creed Highlighted

History 8-A and 8-B sections publish a composite creed for the freshman class. The piece outlines classroom conduct, growth goals, and school spirit values as part of the advisory program.

I Believe I Can Drive Safely and Respect the Road

A concise pledge of safe driving. The speaker promises courteous behavior, alertness, proper signals, and adherence to laws to protect lives on the highway and serve the country and fellow citizens. The vow emphasizes good hearing and eyesight, mental control, and sharing the road responsibly.

Stephens City FFA Judging Teams Named

FFA judging teams selected by advisor F A Dobbins include Harold Bolen Frank Brumback and Harold Cooper. The fair hosts patriotic exercises Wednesday October 16 with judging at 1:00 PM and activities starting at noon. Stephens City High School softball lost to Middletown 8 to 7 in a back and forth game Thursday at 3:30 PM.

Stephens City F. F. A F. A. Dobbins Harold Bolen Frank Brumback Harold Cooper Stephens City High School Middletown

Home Economics Club paints interiors at the F F A Fair

The Home Economics cottage dining room living room and kitchen were repainted with white walls and ivory trim the facelift uplifting the mood and effort of the girls. The paint and labor cost sixty six dollars paid by club members and twenty dollars was raised to support the Home Economics Department of the F F A Fair.

Home Economics Club F. F. A. Fair

Five Point Grade System for Pupils

Primary Five-Pointers Buddy McConas Betty Jane Carlyle Dolly Shifflett Preston Conner Stephen Simkhovitch. Red Blue and Gold classifications depend on medical and vaccination statuses. Gold requires blue standards plus smallpox vaccination and diphtheria immunization.

O. K Buddy McConas Betty Jane Carlyle Dolly Shifflett Preston Conner Stephen Simkhovitch

Elementary Five Pointers list of players and coaches

A roster of players includes Floyd Bly Eugene Carlysle Harry Clark Henry Cook Walter Funk Martin Rogers Betty Jane Haines Marie Wenger Glen Barley Clayton Bennington Ray Carlysle Glen Cornell Ed gar Loving Dickie Reid Bobby Ridgeway Donald Smith Arthur Sours Peggy Shumate Elizabeth Carter Velma Shifflett Roy Lemley Walter White Alma Shifflett Billy Bass Roy Dodson Jessie Madagan Frank lin Easter.

Floyd Bly Eugene Carlysle Harry Clark Henry Cook Walter Funk Martin Rogers Betty Jane Haines Marie Wenger Glen Barley Clayton Bennington Ray Carlysle Glen Cornell Edgar Loving Dickie Reid Bobby Ridgeway Donald Smith Arthur Sours Peggy Shumate Elizabeth Carter Velma Shifflett Roy Lemley Walter White Alma Shifflett Billy Bass Roy Dodson Jessie Madagan Franklin Easter

Mrs. Wilmer Plans Tea With Millwood and Boyce Choirs

In Millwood Virginia Mrs W H Wilmer will host an afternoon tea for Christ Church Millwood and Emanuel Church Boyce choir members to hear Symphonic records. Guests include Mrs George Burwell Mrs Court ney B Jones Mrs E K Meade and others among local families and clergy.

Millwood W. H. Wilmer Christ Church, Millwood Emanuel Church Boyce George Burwell Courtney B. Jones E. K. Meade W. H. Brubaker Henry Post Mitchell Beverley McKay Berkeley Harris Elizabeth Bradford Agnes Robert Gardner H. Smith Edward Lindsey Edward G. Butler van de Vanter Effie Lewis Betty Moss Mary Page Eva Pyles Robert Gibson Episcopal Seminary At Alexandria

Mrs Edward Johnston Hosts Bridge Club At Clay Hill

Mrs Edward Johnston entertained the bridge club at Clay Hill this past week with guests including Mrs Hugh M Nelson Mrs Bunch Miss Laura Crease Bunch Miss Mary Page Miss A Page Miss Mary Lewis Mrs G Mitchell Mrs Percy Randolph Mrs Charles MacIntosh Mrs B O F Randolph Mrs William Bell Watkins and Mrs Karl Boy-Ed.

Edward Johnston Clay Hill Bridge Club Hugh M. Nelson Bunch Laura Crease Bunch Mary and A. Page Mary Lewis G. Mitchell Percy Randolph Charles MacIntosh B. O'F. Randolph William Bell Watkins Karl Boy

Weekend Guests Dinner Motifs At Two Local Homes

Mr and Mrs A A Baldwin hosted weekend visitors including Mr and Mrs Fred Thomas from Long Island and Major and Mrs Craw of Langley Field. Capt and Mrs Ewart Johnston entertained guests Mr and Mrs William Bell Watkins, their house guests Miss Peaboy and Mr Parish, along with Mr and Mrs George P Greenhalgh and the Baldwins.

A. A. Baldwin Fred Thomas Long Island Major Mrs. Craw Langley Field Capt Ewart Johnston William Bell Watkins Miss Peaboy Mr. Parish George P. Greenhalgh Mas Craw

What D F after Mexico City means

The letters D. F. after the city of Mexico stand for Distrito Federal meaning Federal District.

D. F Mexico City N. P City of Mexico Distrito Federal Federal District

Non-stop air mail route announced between Pittsburgh and Huntington

Wilmington publisher reports All-American Aviation will start a non-stop air mail pickup service November 12 with 22 intermediate Ohio Valley points. Richard C. DuPont says two daily schedules except Sundays and holidays. A fifth route to Williamsport is planned by December 1 under Civil Aeronautics Authority.

Wilmington Del Pittsburgh Huntington W. Va Ohio Valley Richard C. DuPont All-American Aviation, Inc All-American Civil Aeronautics Cam Williamsport

Brucetown Church Youth Sponsor Moving Pictures

Brucetown residents announce a Sunday evening moving pictures event on October 20 at 7 30 p m. Mr Charles Pidgeon of Washington D C will show the program. The public is invited. Mr and Mrs J R Smith and others promote the event.

Brucetown Charles Pidgeon Washington, D. C J. R. Smith

Winchester parking meters debated by business leaders

The Inquiring Reporter surveys local business figures on proposed parking meters in Winchester. Managers from Capitol Theatre Dixie News Co and McCrorys weigh in with mixed views, some supporting a trial and others favoring time limits or single side parking to ease congestion.

Winchester Lamar H. Keen Capitol Theatre John Harris Capitol Keen Lawrence Giuliani City Fruit Market J. A. Hotinger Chester R. G. Groves McCrory Main Street Main Loudoun Street Louis Gugino Dixie News Co

Socials Note From Wadesville Residents

Miss Lillian Carter spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Marion Marshall at Wadesville Virginia. Mrs Ward Purcell and daughter Patricia and Mr Lewis Barbour of Winchester called on relatives here Sunday. Miss Janice Stine of Luna Virginia and Mr Best McAboy of Baltimore Maryland were guests of Mr and Mrs Purcell Stine. Mr Hugh Ford and friend from Washington DC called on friends here Saturday.

Lillian Carter Marion Marshall Wadesville Ward Purcell Patricia Lewis Barbour Winchester Janice Stine Luna Va Best McAboy Baltimore, Md Purcell Stine Hugh Ford Washington, D. C

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Mrs. Ritenour Lovett Brothers N. Loudoun St Wei Owen Iamerean Stephens City Helen Pappas Rachel Welch Hugh Orndorff Elva Bowers Cassandra Mudd Ee Neva Yates James A. L. Rives I. S. Sampsell R. E. Ayler W. E. Hopkins District G. Association New Market Sata Clarke Frederick Page Rockingham Augusta Shenandoah Highland Bath Maxine Baker West Virginia Our School Home Economics Newtown Pippin Methodist Church Harold Baughman Wardensville Virginia Avenue Bryarly Miller Christas Junior B News George W. Kurtz F.F. A. News Home Economics News Firestone Auto Supply & Service Stores N. Braddock St Mrs. Wilmer Mrs. Lancaster Fredericksburg Play House Graham Dougherty Henry P. Mitchell William Beverley Joseph Lewis Orange Mary Agnes Page Saratoga Robert Page Dunn Ardmore R. G. Mitchell Rosalind Huidekoper Long Branch Benjamin Randolph Wiley Grandy, Jr University of Virginia Randolph B. O’f. Randolph Wiley Berryville Richard Whiting Mary Woolfolk Charles Consolvo Parmar Berryman Joseph Hunt Norfolk Mary Dallam A. B. Bevan Burwell Jacobs Don Lewis Louis Meade, Jr Mr. L. B. Nea Fairview Sunny Army Sky Ambulance Bolling Field Air Mail Star Shenandoah Valley National Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Susanne , Mary Steele Jean Donnellly The Women Flyers of America Licerri & Mrexs Tosacco Co
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