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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1949
Page
10
Fifty two girls compete for the crown in a Thursday Bridge theatre beauty pageant sponsored by the PTA with Benjamin Long as master of ceremonies.
Virginia canning plant Timberville operated this season by National Fruit Co began accepting apples today with canning to start next week. Announcement noted the facility processes fruit for Canfoods. About 35 000 bees exist in the average hive.
Local listings show evening programming across WNBW WMAL and Channel 5 7:00 slots feature Kukla Fran and Ollie Walter Compton Shadow of the Eagle and Think Fast. The night continues with variety shows newsreels boxing and theater fare concluding with sports recaps.
Grace Bosserman of 323 Fairmont Ave has been appointed chairman of the Red Cross motor service, succeeding Mrs W W Beattie who led the unit for several years. Announcement came from Mrs Hazel Clowser who heads volunteer services for the Winchester Frederick County chapter.
A dense listing of radio shows across networks ABC CBS NBC and MBS detailing programs from early evening through midnight. Notable items include 6:15 Sports Music Time 7:00 To Be Announced News and Commentary 8:00 Curt Massey Fat Man Detective 9:00 Screen Playhouse Leave It to Joan Opera Concert 10:00 Doc I Q Quiz 11:00 News Variety 2 hrs.
Harry Nelson of the Winchester SSA office warns employers to copy names and Social Security numbers only from the Social Security card. He notes errors in Tax reports can misstate both employer records and employee SSA accounts. All employers covered by the Social Security Act must file quarterly Tax reports to the collector of internal revenue.
Frederic Warriner Ernest Borgnine and Mell Turner from Barter Theatre joined the Danish drama festival tour last summer. They performed Hamlet in Elsinore Castle courtyard and were invited by the Danish government to repeat the staging.
Berryville expects a new Mack fire truck today after a delay. Officials say the unit was held in Baltimore for servicing before departing from Long Island New York. The Enders Fire Co. will double county protection by adding the newer apparatus.
A historical note explains that the carousel first appeared in 17th century European fairs. It highlights the ride as an early amusement device evolving from mounted skill contests and later expanding into popular entertainment across Europe.
A reader notes parents set the standard for children and urges using good examples to teach right conduct. Modern Manners is praised as a thorough guide on table manners and behavior. The Winchester Star Information Bureau offers the booklet for 20 cents postpaid with coupon. Street or Rural Route City
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