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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1945

Page

8

Elementary Group Hosts Winchester Club Meeting

The Elementary Group of the Winchester Junior Music Club met Saturday afternoon at Mrs. Ralphs home on North Washington Street. Officers elected for the coming year were Barbara Wheeler president Diane Hunt vice president Patricia Barton secretary and treasurer. Marshall Steck spoke on Evolution of the da and Patricia Barton and Marshall Steck won the musical quiz prizes. The next meeting is set for October 27 with a student musical program. Attendees included June Spring Ronnie Johnston Helen Johnston Diane Hunt Marshall Steck Biddy Pollard Elizabeth Cather Bessie Smalls Patsy Wheeler Carolyn Wheeler Donna Lou Anderson Ouida Lou Keller and Miss McCartney Club Counselor.

Winchester Junior Music Club Ralph North Washington St Barbara Wheeler Diane Hunt Patricia Barton Marshall Steck June Spring Ronnie Johnston Helen Johnston Biddy Pollard Elizabeth Cather Bessie Smalls Patsy Wheeler Carolyn Wheeler Donna Lou Anderson Ouida Lou Keller Miss McCartney

Miss Massie Receives WAVES Discharge in Washington

Miss Elizabeth Massie, who joined the WAVES in 1942, is discharged today in Washington. She will visit Winchester first, then return to George Washington University to resume studies.

Miss Massie Washington Elizabeth Massie Winchester Joseph Massie Amherst Street The WAVES George Washington University

Lt Forrest Jones Honored With Dinner

Lieut Forrest Jones left today for Fort Belvoir Virginia to receive overseas duty orders and was guest of honor at a dinner last night at Tokus Inn hosted by his family Attending were Mr and Mrs Robert L Jones Mr and Mrs George W Jones and children Ann and Douglas Mr and Mrs Laurens Jones and children Nancy Jac oelin and Donald Mr Robert Jones Jr and Lieut and Mrs Forrest Jones and daughter Terry

Forrest Jones Fort Belvoir Tokus Inn Robert L. Jones George W. Jones Ann Douglas Laurens Jones Nancy Jacoelin Donald Robert Jones Jr Terry

Oyster Roast Held by Northern Virginia Power Company Employees

The Employees Association of the Northern Virginia Power Company hosted an oyster roast Friday at the Gibson Baker cabin on the Shenandoah River. Attendees from Winchester Charles Town Strasburg and Front Royal attended the last outdoor meeting of the year with organizers Richard Cunningham William Ryan and Miss Ruth Whitmore. The next meeting will be in October in Charles Town with Charles Town employees coordinating.

Northern Virginia Power Company Gibson Baker Shenandoah River Winchester Charles Town Strasburg Front Royal Richard Cunningham William Ryan Ruth Whitmore

St Marys Guild Rummage Sale Set for Saturday

St Marys Guild with help from the Junior Auxiliary of Christ Episcopal Church will hold its annual rummage sale on Saturday September 29 at the church house 134 West Boscawen Street starting at ten in the morning. The church house will be open Thursday and Friday for donations.

St. Marys Guild Christ Episcopal Church West Boscawen Street

Community Knitters Plan Great Garment Drive

Attention knitter community invites all finished garments and leftover yarn to the Episcopal Church house on West Boscawen Street Tuesday September 25 between 11 and 2. The drive aims to collect items for local distribution and support.

Episcopal Church West Boscawen St

Roosevelt Report on Elliott Roosevelt bad debt case

Washington reports that more than 1000 pages of secret testimony and documents on the Elliott Roosevelt bad debt case were sent to the full House Ways and Means Committee. The panel agreed with the Internal Revenue Service to treat Hartford 196 000 loan loss as a deductible bad debt. Republicans call for further inquiry and live testimony from Roosevelt Hartford and Jesse Jones as hearings pause.

Washington Elliott Roosevelt House Chamber Ways and Means Young Roosevelt John Hartford Hartford Jesse Jones Bureau of Internal Revenue Roosevelt Jones

Chicago Accepting Game Reservations

Chicago Cubs announce World Series ticket reservations for the potential six game series. Orders require money orders or certified checks, with blocks of three tickets for games four five and six and a two set limit per customer. If the series ends early or Chicago loses the money is refunded.

Chicago Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals

Griffith Lodging Protest Over Umpire Ruling

Washington owner Clark Griffith protested Philadelphia's 4-3 win over the Senators in the first game of a doubleheader. He argued an umpire ruling on a fly ball drop by Washington's Buddy Lewis altered the outcome and cost the pennant. Ossie Bluege was ejected after disputing the call.

Washington Clark Griffith Washington Senators Philadelphia Senators Will Harridge Griffith Buddy Lewis Mayo Smith Athletics Lewis Eddie Dommel Smith Ossie Bluege Bluege

Drug Store Leased For 13 Years In Winchester

Rand's Inc trading as Bakers Drug Store has a 13 year lease on the storeroom at 25 N Loudoun Street with Louis L Baker for 150 dollars monthly for three years and 200 dollars monthly for the remaining ten. Chief C W Hollis reports progress at the Winchester Police Training School run with FBI aid and law officials.

Rand's, Inc Winchester Bakers Drug Store N. Loudoun Street Louis L. Baker Eaux C. W. Hollis Federal Bureau of Investigation Virginia State Police

Local Auto Officials Preview 1946 Ford Model

C. H. Schutte Fred Ritter and Harry Schmidt of Shenandoah Motor Co officials visited Washington last week for a Ford Motor Co preview. The new 1946 Fords, fresh from Dearborn, were on display and public showings are expected soon in dealers showrooms in the region including Winchester. The car reportedly features many new items.

C. H. Schutte Fred Ritter Harry Schmidt Shenandoah Motor Company Washington Ford Motor Company Dearborn Winchester

Nylon market debut and early history noted

The note states nylon first came on the market in 1949, marking its initial commercial introduction. It references complete coverage expectations for local, national, and world events in The Star.

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Sound 2 and Jewish Month 43

A compact note lists a riddle set including sound two, a Jewish month, Whirlpool, and cautious down. It also includes clues for break into pieces, a Greek poet, a high priest, and tair as a term.

Tair

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