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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1957

Page

7

Plane joyride ends in death for passenger

A light plane used for fish spotting crashed shortly after takeoff in Portsmouth on a Sunday morning joyride. Passenger Genny H. Gift died, pilot R. D. Coleman of Portsmouth was critically injured. Co‑owner Fred F. Duncan said the aircraft carried 180 pounds of radio gear and was licensed for the pilot only.

Portsmouth Genny H. Gift R. D Rocky) Coleman Fred F. Duncan Duncan P. R. Steinman Richmond Civil Aeronaution Administration Coleman Steinman Gift

Patterned Half Size Fashions From Anne Adams

Advertisement describes 14 to 22 inch half sizes of a printed pattern for shorter fuller figures. Includes yardage for 35 inch fabric and mailed order details to Pattern Dept Winchester Evening Star. Provides price thirty five cents plus five cents for first class mailing and asks buyers to include name address zone size and style number.

Anne Adams Winchester Evening Star Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N.Y

Parker attends gas industry training in Pittsburgh

Mr Parker of Shenandoah Gas Co attends an advanced course on applying natural gas to industrial uses held through Friday in Pittsburgh. He is among 150 chosen annually by the American Gas Association to stay current with industry improvements. Parker has three years with Shenandoah Gas and earlier worked for Washington Gas Light and Stone Webster in New York.

Parker Shenandoah Gas Co Pittsburgh American Gas Association Washington Gas Light Co Stone & Webster Co New York

Middletown Fire Company Plans Supper October 10

Middletown Fire Company members and Auxiliary meet to plan a covered dish supper on October 10 for all members and families. A new member, William J. Rickard, was introduced at the September meeting. The group announced a first aid class, arrival of a new ambulance, and plans for winter meetings at 7 PM.

Middletown - Ptr Middletown Fire Company William J. Rickard Fpcvpa Fire Company Jesse Grim Carbaugh-Wolfe Pret Veterans of Foreign Wars John W. Legee, Jr Lions Club B. J. Burdette Ann O'Leary Ellen Shull Mary Jo Rogers Barbara Dodson

Four Win Prizes At Dale's Grocery

Dale's Grocery awarded four prizes over the weekend as a special feature. Winners Friday were Calvin Loy of Bloomery Star Route receiving a $10 basket of groceries and Mrs. Helen Grim receiving a rod and reel. Saturday winners were Wilbur Boyce Route 4 with a $10 basket and L. J. Clevenger Mor ningside Drive with an electric fryer.

Dale's Grocery Calvin Loy Bloomery Star Route Helen Grim Wilbur Boyce L. J. Clevenger Morningside Drive

DAILY CROSSWORD 38 SEARCH CLUES AND ANSWERS

Crossword puzzle clues list across and down entries with hints for solutions. Includes 34 Yes dial 35 Not working 37 Soak up 40 A fine figured linen 44 Divest 46 Half diameters 47 Pl of penny 48 A VU 8 President 49 Rugged mountain crest 50 Journeys in circuit Down 1 Bow 2 Vamp actress a Westerney e Answer 42 Mathematical term 43 Outfits 44 Watering place 45 Bill of an anchor.

Westerney'e Outfits Watering Place Bill of

Campbell Dance Studio to Open October 2

The Campbell Studio of Dance will open October 2 at the War Memorial Building. Registration for all interested persons will be September 41 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the War Memorial Building. Instructor Martha Campbell trained under Miss Ewing and studied at Ted Shawn's university of the dance in Lee Massachusetts with Anthony Tudor and Myra Kinch.

Campbell War Memorial Building Martha Campbell Miss Ewing Metropolitan Opera Ballet School Myra Kinch Williamsburg Washington, D. C la Mari Kathleen Dinneen Palla Church Washington Area Cecchetti Council of America Shenandoah Valley

Jet Craft Follows Rumsey Route On Potomac

The Rumsey anniversary event at Shepherdstown marks hydrojet pioneer Keenan Hanley retracing Rumsey’s 1787 water jet route aboard a 1957 adaptation. Rumseyan Society sponsors with Rep Harley Staggers delivering the principal address at the 2:30 p.m. ceremony.

James Rumsey Rumsey Shepherdstown Rumseyan Society George M. Beitzhoover, Jr Brucetown Keenan Hanley Hanley Hydrojet, Inc Prospect Ohio Potomac River James Rumoecy Harley Staggers West

Missing furnishings leave Columbus apartment renter on notice

Mrs. Martha Hoffman reported renting a furnished Columbus apartment to a couple. When she checked later, the tenants and most of the furniture were gone including mattress, refrigerator, dinette set, washer and cookware. She now advertises the unit as unfurnished for rent.

Columbus Ohio Martha Hoffman

Eye safety urged as 300000-plus accidents reported yearly

The Better Vision Institute states that more than 300,000 eye injuries occur annually in American industries, highlighting a persistent safety risk and urging improved protective measures and training.

The Better Vision Institute

Virginia District Speaker Examines James Rumsey Steamboat Inventor

The Virginia District presents a talk titled West Virginia's Pride in James Rumsey Inventor of the Steamboat. The speaker will discuss Rumsey's contributions and impact on early American engineering.

Virginia West Virginia James Rumsey

Grand Master Will Visit Local Lodge

Winchester Hiram Lodge hosts Most Worshipful Robert Coffman of Martinsburg September 16 as Grand Master of Masons in West Virginia. Coffman will give a short resume of Masonry activities in the state. Sidney Snellings accompanies with electric organ. refreshments will follow.

Winchester Hiram Lodge A.fp. & AM Masons West Virginia Robert Coffman Martinsburg W.a M O Coffman Sidney Snellings

Meeting Notice for Masonic Temple Brethren

All members and brethren in the area are requested attend this meeting beginning at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple.

Masonic Temple

Flu outbreak warning spreads through Manila

Health officials warn of a possible second Asian flu surge in the Philippines as May and June totals show 300 800 infections and 884 deaths. The report notes officials fear fresh spread across Manila and surrounding areas.

Manila Philippines

Flu reports warn of two week warning for Philip cases

Reports indicate flu cases have risen with warnings of a two week outlook for Philip. Health authorities urge vigilance as schools monitor absentee rates and clinics prepare surges in patients seeking care.

Philip

Time clock tripped alarm at Jerry Lewis home

Patti Lewis told police three carloads of officers that a silent alarm at Jerry Lewis's Pacific Palisades residence was triggered by a time clock. Lewis was in New York to perform in a show.

Pacific Palisades Calif Jerry Lewis Patti Lewis New York

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