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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1949

Page

3

Nightly Rallies Boost Youth Enthusiasm in Brucetown Church

Enthusiastic response to a week of nightly rallies among Brucetown Methodist charge youths. 77 youths aged 12 to 23 joined nine adult counselors under recreation leader Joe Reynolds. Rev. R. A. Craig of Berryville spoke, with Rev. Emory Elimore serving Brucetown. A group photo lists many participants including Freddie Hildebrane, Robert Swartz, Calvin Adams, Virginia Burke, Onita Jobe, and numerous Dorsey and Hardesty family members.

Brucetown Joe Reynolds R. A. Craig Berryville Emory Elimore Freddie Hildebrane Robert Swartz Calvin Adams Virginia Burke Onita Jobe William Swartz Richard Jobe Jack Dorsey Irene Russell Freddie Jobe Jimmy Dorsey Vivian Russell Jean Dorsey Arthur Bragg Kitty Bragg Mary Bragg Finney Dorsey Madaline Castleman Jean Russell Nina Afflect Doris Brown James Bromley Charles Willis Perry Duvall Winnie Knight Dorothy Fishpan Patricia Pennington Mary Cornwell Charlotte Willis Evelyn Pennington Lois Cornwell Philip Kline William Carlisle Cecil Afflect Ada Afflect Chubby Weir Ralph Cooper Louis Duvall Jack Duvall Barbara Hillard Mary Hibbard Charles T. Hardesty Nell Jane Hardesty Joyce Kaplan Leonard Orndoff Edwin Orndoff Ann Hardesty Peggy Hardesty Eda Orndoff June Orndoff Helen Milleson Jack Hardesty Ronald Kaplan Mary Jo Dove Betty Franks Imogene Omps Helen Owens Marilyn Groves Jean Wisecarver Douglas Carper Ann Dorsey Marshall de Haven Keven Omps Pauline Owens Sue Dorsey Mary Ann Marcus Betty Owens Ruth Owens Dorothy Owens Shirley Orndoff Francis Dyke Slyvia Orndoff Dorothy Orndoff

Cumberland Buses Sold to Pittsburger Davis for 250 000

The Public Service Commission approved the sale of Potomac Edison company bus operations in Cumberland to Guy M. Davis for 250000 dollars. The Pittsburgh businessman will acquire 41 buses plus shop equipment, tools, bus parts, and supplies along with the franchise, effective about September 10.

Baltimore Public Service Commission Potomac Edison Company Cumberland Guy M. Davis Davis Pittsburgh

Rural betterment plans highlighted in Frederick delegation

A Frederick event showcased stepping up activities toward rural improvement with a delegation from Blacksburg Institute of Rural Affairs led by Mrs. Fawcett and Miss Mason. Speakers urged understanding government duties and voting intelligently as women’s groups in Virginia unite and youths inspire greater community involvement.

Frederick Cow Institute of Rural Aflai Blacksburg Herbert Brumbach Agnes V. Shirley Virginia Mason Alfred Snapp Fred Stine D. K. Russell Mary Whitacre Mabel] Armel E. E. Fawcett Mary Hartman Miller Baby Ada Hicks Mildred Grove Shirley Stine John T. Wolfe Walker McC. Bond Omer T. Webb E. V. Ogden Martha Richards Roland Fisher W. W. Hunt Harry Shockey

Record Enrolment Reaches Front Royal Schools Peak

Opening of schools in Warren county drew a record enrolment in Front Royal with 731 students at the high school and 1266 in elementary grades. The 1957 first day total surpassed last year’s record and was expected to rise after Labor Day as classes resume.

Warren County Front Royal

Fair to Reward Oldest Couple at Shenandoah County Fair

Record crowd attends public wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Funkhouser of Strasburg. The Shenandoah County Fair at Woodstock announces a prize tonight for the oldest married couple on the grounds. Mr. and Mrs. S B Hepner of Woodstock, 63rd anniversary celebrants, are expected to attend.

Robert Funkhouser Strasburg Shenandoah County Fair Woodstock S. B. Hepner

Percent in combat among U S WWII service members unclear

The source notes 10 730 000 served from 1949 to 1945 including both sexes but cannot determine how many actually served in armed combat. It adds 7 300 000 served overseas between December 1941 and August 1945.

Nervous Congressmen Eye Farm Vote for Next Year

Washington lawmakers debate farm policy as farmers near 30 million voters. The House clips wartime price floors for a year while the Senate favors a long range plan. A compromise faces Senate action to avoid triggering last year’s price supports. The farm issue looms in 1950 elections and 1952 campaigns.

House Secretary of Agriclture Brannan Senate Truman Brannan Anderson Secretary of Agriculture Congress

Guardsmen Add More Marksmen On Rifle Range

The Headquarters company of the d battalion 116th Infantry a Winchester National Guard company trained two weeks at Indiantown Gap. They marched seven miles and stayed two days and three nights. 16 new men began Army life with praise and pride. Monday was rifle range day as more sharpshooters joined the outfit. Winchester citizens visited camp and enjoyed meals in the mess hall. If all goes well the company will roll into Winchester late Saturday night.

116Th Infantry Winchester National Guard Indiantown Gage Winchester

Skunk Rescued From Jar In Illinois Thicket

In Waukegan Illinois Fred Holtz and his wife woke to a thump outside. A skunk had its head stuck in a glass jug. After failing to get help from authorities Holtz wore protective gear and used a quick pull to free the creature. The skunk fled unharmed.

Waukegan Ill Fred Holtz Holtz Sheriff's , Office The Humane Society

Source of the motto E pluribus unum

The motto E pluribus unum is traced to a Latin line in a Virgilian poem More tum. The 103rd line of that poem is cited as its source in the query, with attribution to Virgil.

M. Wu Moretum Virgil

Sunday Worship and Bible School Schedule in Various Churches

Church notices list multiple congregations with service times, Sunday schools, and guest ministers. Notable entries include Burnt Presbyterian with J S Duckwall, Red Bud Homecoming worship and meal, Reliance charge combined services, and North Frederick Methodist led by Rev Darrell W Tallman with Little Mountain worship at 10 a.m.

Burnt Presbyterian J. S. Duckwall Evangelical United Brethren Winchester John E. Oliver Pleasant Valley Pleasant CBS Red Bud Church Lawn Carl Hiser Evangelical United Brethren Church Reliance L. P. Tederick Ridings Chapel Herbert Wilson Baltimore Wilson J R. Collis H. H. Richardson WCHS W. F. Shipe Greenway North Frederick

Mt Olive and Mt Pleasant Churches Hold Joint Youth Meeting

The Mt Olive and Mt Pleasant churches announce Sunday services at Mt Olive 11 a m worship and 10 a m Sunday school, Mt Pleasant 2 p m Sunday school and 3 p m worship, Fairview 7 30 p m worship and 10 a m Sunday school. The Youth Fellowship will meet at 7 30 p m and officers will be elected during morning worship at Mt Olive.

West Frederick EUB Donald Austin Mt. Olive Mt. Pleasant Fairview

Student to Preach at Grace Church

Andrew Rehbogan, senior at Lutheran theological seminary Get tysburg, will be guest minister at Grace Lutheran church Sunday morning. The Rev. William F E Eisenberg pastor, Mrs. Eisenberg and daughter Dorothy, will be en route to Springfield Ohio to enter their daughter in the freshman class at Wittenberg college.

Andrew Rehbogan Lutheran Theological Seminary Gettysburg Grace Lutheran Church William FE. Eisenberg Grace Church Eisenberg Dorothy Springfield Ohio Wittenberg College

Roseland A Roseland Ary L D R A Painter

Ary Roseland, a Brooklyn born genre painter born May 12, 1866, studied with J B Whittaker in Brooklyn and Beckwill in New York. The artist won numerous awards.

Ary Roseland Harry Ary) Roseland Brooklyn New York Roseland J. B. Whittaker Beckwill

Handy Succeeds Clay as Commander in Chief in Europe

General Thomas T. Handy arrived in Frankfurt to assume command of the United States European Command succeeding General Lucius D. Clay. Handy will lead all American Army Navy and Air Forces in Europe in the post.

Frankfurt Germany Thomas T. Handy Lucius D. Clay United States European Command Handy Europe

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Methodist Charge Cumberland Buses PE Co Pittsburger Heatwolk Motor CO N. Braddock St NEW Holland Way Lamp Motor CO Smithfield Ave Goodyear Buncutter Tire CO S. Bradddock St Rural Affairs Institute United States M. Roy Ana Turer Eye Farm Washington Hat Julian A. Everly E. Boscawen St C. Zuckerman Skunk Jar Ook A Orndorff Electric S. Loudoun Winchester, Va E. Russell Orndoref E. S. Ellmore Welltown Crums Clearbrook Presbyterian R. K. McDonald Congregational Christian Church Roy D. Coulter Timber Ridge Richard Kump Ebenezer Christian Church Gore Claude Line Bible Landon Whitacre Greenwood Methodist Chapel Helping Hand Mission Indian Hollow Middletown Methodist Circuit Henley S. Roane Grace Epworth Montague Ave B.W Coe Macedonia Sund School Holmes Newcomer Round Hill Myra Payne Old Bethel Methodist Pine Grove U. S. European Force John H. Snyder N. Kent St Owned & Operated George (Ham) Snyder Kernstown Inwood Evangelist Lyle J. Fries Will TCA Nhnneeene Deat Neeee Tee BELL Winchester’s Shopping Center
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