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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1949

Page

3

Lions Club members listed for broom sale du ties

Officers and members of the Lions club are shown sharing duties for the broom sale scheduled Tuesday. Left to right: Hoye Riley publicity committee chair, Earl Mason secretary, Warren Eddy committee chair, William Battaile second vice president, J R Alexander co chair county, J R Einder tail twister, Paul Anderson president, Sam Johnston first vice president, Martin Weaver co chair city, John Glaize third vice president, Joe Newlin general chairman, C A Hobert district governor, Mayor M B Clowe, C F Schenck co chair city, W S Wheatley co chair county.

Lions Club Hoye Riley Earl Mason Warren Eddy William Battaile J.R. Alexander Cochairman County J.R. Einder Paul Anderson Sam Johnston Martin Weaver Cochairman City John Glaize Joe Newlin

Merchant Slays Wife and Sister Shoots Himself

Northeast Maryland police report a seafood merchant Henry Harvey about 40 killed his wife Louise and sister Elizabeth with a shotgun in his home and wounded himself. Brother Robert Harvey was grazed by pellets. Mrs Harvey died at Elkton hospital. Elizabeth died there soon after. Investigators seek motive while checking details.

Northeast Sigce Henry Harvey Louise Elizabeth Cecil County Robert Harvey Aeg Harvey Elkton

Meteorite Falls in Urals Area

A large meteorite fell recently in the Urals region, exploding 22 miles above the earth. Fragments spread over about 150 square kilometers, with many already found and studied by Soviet scientists. Individual pieces weigh up to forty kilograms and belong to a rare stone meteorite group.

Moscow Urals

Horseshoe Champs Booked for Match

John Fulton of Carlisle state champion horseshoe pitcher will meet Raymond Frye champion of Virginia Maryland and DC at 6 30 p m September 30 under lights at Winchester recreation park between Nos 1 and 2 softball seats.

John Fulton Carlisle Raymond Frye Virginia Maryland District of Columbia Winchester Recreation Park

College graduates among US teachers vary by level

In the United States there are 753 833 elementary teachers and less than 60 percent are college graduates. All but about 3.2 percent have had some college preparation.

United States

Booster Club Plans Funds For Handley Band Trips

John H. Seal announces Handley High School Band has formed a booster club to support and promote the band. The 78 musician ensemble seeks moral and financial aid and aims to take trips to Harrisonburg on Oct. 14 and Martinsburg on Thanksgiving Day during 1949 1950. Membership is 2 dollars with lapel buttons. funds from members and other donors will support travel and activities.

Booster Club John H. Seal Handley High School Handley Band Handley Fairfax Harrisonburg Martinsburg Mulvey’s Haberdashery Capitol Restaurant Capper’s Jewelry Young Men’s Sport Shop Bell Clothes Crystal Restaurant White Palace Triangle Gaunt’s Drug Store Fort J Cudoun Gray & Eddy Rhodes Drug Store B & M Chevrolet M. E. Royston Robert H. Manuel Wilbur R. Johntson Mr. Seal

Fewer Headaches In Stephens City Says Town Druggist

Druggist Morris J. Baptist of Stephens City returns from Rexall convention in Richmond and disputes the national average of 50 headaches per person per year. He cites Stephens City residents as experiencing fewer headaches and jokes that the town lives closer to an apple a day than a high aspirin habit.

Stephens City Rexall Richmond Morris J. Baptist Mr. Baptist

Bets Said to Help Coal-mining Town

Perth report notes Collie a 5000 population mining town 120 miles south of Perth with little crime high production and absenteeism. Mayor Gillespie says casual betting on Saturdays by about a dozen bookmakers in Throssell Street has not harmed morals or order. About 1000 men gather to listen to races or bet in hotel bars.

Perth Australia Collie John P. Gillespie Throssell Street

Arab Refugees Move with Seasons

Sixteen thousand Palestine Arab refugees return to the Suhkne camp 30 miles north of Amman after wintering in Jericho and Shune. Frigid weather earlier drove them out, then heat and malaria drove them back, as Jordan authorities and Red Cross prepare for another relocation.

Suhkne Jordan Amman Jordan River Valley International Red Cross

Truck Drivers Gain 15 Cent Pay Increase in Bid

The wage raise applies to all drivers from now until March 1, increasing the current hourly rate of $1.15 by 15 cents. After March 1, the rate rises by an additional two cents. Deer roam wild across every state in the United States.

United States

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Rush Merchant Horseshoe Champs Martha Grocers Jericho Shune John_ H. Snyder N. Kent St Owned & Operated George (Ham) Snyder P. W. Plumly Lumber Winchester Winchester Speedway Winchester Motorcycle Club A.M Washington Winchester's Shopping Center Youngsle Hitch F.H.A S In Mullins Molden Electric CO S. Loudoun St Barter Theatre Mon
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