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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1944
Page
6
The one act opera by Mascagni was the most popular work after winning first prize in a competition started in 1889. The text notes its enduring fame and historical significance in operatic repertoire.
A dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs N W Harmon honored their son Neviel and his bride with family and friends attending including Pvt Melvin Harmon Russell Combs Lee Roy Brown and others. Other visits included Rell Shade C W Lamp and Harry Bayliss recovering at home. Adult Sunday School meeting at Walter Andersons listed many attendees.
Portland reports that Carl Schamoni, barber college owner, has long held the string saver title with a 79 pound ball. Earl Schwartz of Bismarck introduces a 112 pound ball rolled since 1927. Schamoni cannot contend until the war ends and strings become plentiful again.
Brucetown Virginia residents report a social update with Mrs. Charles White Shearer II and her son Charles II and daughter Susan visiting Mrs. Shearer’s parents the Swimleys. Local movers include Price relocating to the Schlack farm Ridgeway West Virginia and Benner leasing the Price home.
Complete car health check offered at George Washington Garage with 24 hour service. Customers can call for details at 3848.
A compact note hints at a single approach to succeed at tough targets in duckpins and beer, suggesting a shared emphasis on persistence and technique without specifics.
Rainfall data show 24 hours ending 8 a.m. at 11 inches, September totals 4.70 inches, year to date 30.06 inches. Average annual rainfall over 1913 1943 is 35.95 inches with monthly averages listed by month, all courtesy of the Winchester Research Laboratory.
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