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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1957
Page
6
In Arctic regions sled dogs remain the primary means of travel despite advances in airplanes and snow tractors. Their role persists in navigating remote terrain, supporting communities, and carrying supplies where other transport is unreliable.
A large crowd attended the annual vard party and supper at Friendly Grove Monday night. The Rev. Edgar R. Cooper returned to Philadelphia after visiting relatives in Davis W Va and Washington DC. Visitors to Glynn Homestead included the Filegal family Wolford family Garrison family and Richard of Mt Rainier Maryland. John R. Cooper added a utility room to his residence. C A Baker of Pine Oaks sold his farm store and entire business to nephew Harold Baker of Vienna. Powell Everhart and Anna Mae Whitacre visited their parents over Labor Day. Barry Phillips was injured in a car door and treated at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Willow Brook hosted T S Cooper and guests. The Himelright reunion included Miles Smith family Shelocta and Elderton residents Don Bleakney and family Phillip Scranton and Frances Ann Painter and others. B G Mee Tiwee and family from Washington DC also present. H S Phillips and children spent Labor Day with Harris family in Harpers Ferry.
Ames Iowa friends describe a local businesswoman's week off spent loading up on books magazines and food before returning to her job completely refreshed. She disconnected her telephone during the break and came back after a week with renewed energy.
Local notes list attendees at a Sunday picnic at Ernest Milburn home including families from Martinsburg Winchester and Philadelphia. Also recorded are weekend visits to Strother and Luttrell households in W V and nearby towns along with a hospital patient at Winchester Memorial Hospital and local church supper involvement.
Armel 4H club will meet Thursday at Ear Profitt's home. Mr. Dick Cassel, Assistant County Agent, will present awards to winners of the August game tournament held at James Sumption's home. weekend visits and relatives are noted for several local families and residents in the area.
High View residents shared weekend visits with relatives across several states. Lelia and Rose Smith traveled from Winchester and Washington to the Miller and Bauserman households in a reunion.
Local families and guests circulate through Middletown area, with summaries of visits among the Brumbacks, Kasiers, and other residents. Travel includes trips to James Town and Yorktown, plus gatherings for a wedding and county fair planning.
The King of Nepal, the world’s only Hindu monarch, governs the Nepal realm spanning the Himalayas between India and Tibet, a legacy of ancient monarchic rule.
The Winchester Memorial Hospital Ladies Auxiliary holds its first meeting of the year Monday at 1 30 in the staff room. New officers head the executive committee and plans include a rummage sale and fund projects benefiting patients and staff with community support urged.
J L Hoekman chairman of Frederick ASC County Committee says there are additional funds. Farmers may contact the office during Sept 9 to Sept 13 to carry out a practice before December 31.
In Winchester on Saturday nights most stores stay open until 8 p.m. The note highlights extended evening hours for shoppers.
Opequon notices a series of social visits and family updates. Jacques Billmyer and Mrs. Billmyer visited Charles Town. Alfred Frieze and family stayed with the Millers in Mt. Airy. Roy Wisecarver did work for Mrs. Clagett and bought pallets. Ed Hinkins and Frances Spiggie called at Winter Hill. Mrs. Will Long returns home with Mr. Long and daughter. sister Mrs. Lucy Everly visits. Ed Gnegy’s Labor Day at R. L. Gnegg’s. Doyle Copeland moves to Dallas Tevalt house near Marbor. Mrs. Mary Dicks and Edith Keeler are noted shoppers and callers.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Bennitt and grandson Gene Welsh and Mr and Mrs Harry Bennitt of Michigan stayed last Tuesday night with Mr and Mrs Troy Dick. The Bennitts plan a tour from Washington D C to Ocean City Maryland before returning to Michigan.
Greenwood notes worship and Sunday School times at Greenwood Chapel. W.8.C.S. to meet September 12 at Miss Susan Brown’s home. Residents visit relatives and attend local events with many names listed, including Mrs. Welby Renner and Mrs. John Dove, plus several families from Martinsburg and Winchester.
W M Sgt Frank Fitzsim mons reported his fall from a horse noting the Army has deemed horses obsolete and of no military use. He described the transport as one hay-burner 1 HP in his accident report.
A dense listing of day and night programs across channels 5 6 and 7 detailing time slots from 5:00 to 12:30 with titles such as The Falcon Circle X Rodeo Gunsmoke and The Ed Sullivan Show along with news weather and sports blocks and late night features. The guide shows multiple talk variety drama and sports programs including Star and the Starr Opry and Lassie with occasional two digit dollar or program markers.
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