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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1949

Page

3

McFillan Dies in Berryville. Rites Held Pending

L L M Fillan of Berryville dies in Clarke county. Survivors include widow Nettie Freeman McFillan one son Robert and daughter Mrs John Vorous all of Berryville. Four sisters and three brothers listed. Services set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at Enders home with Rev R A Craig of Berryville Methodist Church officiating. Interment Green Hill cemetery.

Airs. McFillan Clarke County McFillan Berryville Nettie Freeman McFillan Robert McFillan John Vorous Fred Pope H. I Swere Rippon W. Va J. G. Grim J.E. Lichliter Garland D. MccFillan Frederick County Smith R Ardell J. McFillan Berryville, Ve Enders Home R. A. Craig

Mrs Beulah L Sete rites in Walnut Springs church

Funeral services for Mrs Beulah Lavina Sete 61 will be held at Walnut Springs Christian church Oranda Sunday at 4 p m. She died last night at her home west of Bartonsville after long illness. She was born in Frederick county near Mine Bank daughter of the late Charles N Stickley and Mary Alberta Pangle Stickley. Survived by husband Eston S See and several relatives. Rev J B Goode to officiate. burial in cemetery beside Walnut Springs church.

Walnut Springs Christian Church Oranda Beulah Lavina Sete Bartonsville See Frederick County Mine Bank Charles N. Stickley Mary Alberta Pangle Stickley

Woman sterilized to escape prison for infant death

Mrs Georgette Brucks a 21 year old mother was sterilized to avoid prison for the fatal beating of her infant son. The sterilization plan was proposed by Mrs Brucks and her attorney though she later questioned it.

Los Angeles Georgette Brucks

Western nations gather in Washington for treaty signing

Moscow says the seven countries and other Western nations meet in Washington for Monday's signing, charging the pact targets the USSR and is a cover for aggressive intent. The memorandum claims the framework of the United Nations is misused to frame the deal as against Soviet power.

Washington Soviet Union Ussr People’s Democracy France Russia United Na Britain

Siamese Enjoy Chewing Tea Like Gum

A quirky note describes Siamese cats chewing tea leaves in a manner similar to chewing gum. It highlights playful behavior and unusual taste preferences observed in cats.

Suspended Sentence Follows Guilt Plea In Grate Theft Case

George Clark of York Pa pled guilty to grand larceny of lime plant grates in Stephens City. Circuit Judge Elliott Marshall imposed a one year suspended penitentiary term after dismissal of one indictment and withdrawal of another. Four more cases linger in lime kiln grate thefts. Clarence Tucker previously drew two years.

M. J. Grove Lime Co Stephens City Elliott Marshall George Clark York Commonwealth Joseph Massie T. G. Scul Mervil Hawkins Highview W. Va Clarence Speedy” Tucker Stephens

Overtime on Overtime Pay Claim Denied by Federal Judge

Federal District Judge Louis E. Goodman ruled 1200 CIO longshoremen were not entitled to overtime on overtime pay. The suit dating to 1945 46 sought time and a half for night overtime. employers argued night pay already exceeded day rates. The decision cites the 1947 portal pay act and its good faith reliance provisions.

SAN Fancisco Federal Louis E. Goodman CIO Goodman United States

Dr Hough Improves and to Leave VA Hospital in Three Weeks

Walter Hough, Winchester Research Laboratory entomologist, remains patient at Baker VA hospital with cerebellar thrombosis. Doctors report no heart involvement. he had a prior heart attack 15 months ago. An artery blockage affects balance and facial movement. doctors expect discharge in about three weeks despite current dizziness and facial paralysis.

Walter

New York Taxi Strike Sees 701 Cabs In Morning Hours

In New York apr 1 a taxi strike began with 701 cabs cruising under 3000 extra police during the morning rush. Police counted 421 fleet and 280 independents on special lanes from a city total over 11000. No violence reported though union seeks bargaining recognition.

New York

Rotary Ladies Night Organ Selections Delight Guests

Organ selections at the annual Rotary club ladies night dinner in the George Washington hat drew enthusiastic applause and an encore. Mrs Howe performed modern and semi classical pieces on the Hammond organ and was introduced by program chair Bagemat White.

Rotary Club George Washington Howe Bagemat and White J. P. Arthur Harold Brown E. P. Browning Andrew Bowen B. F. Arthur Arthur T. F. Timberlake Quota Club Timberlake Clarke T. Cooper Exchange Club Cooper William Battaile Chamber of Commerce Battaile Ridgely White Rogram Rotary White Howard Melton Ihamber of Commerce Melton Sebert Smith The Lion’s Club Smith

Peach Growers Prepare to Heat Orchards Tomorrow

Orchardists plan to burn smudge pots tomorrow night after an alert that temperatures may drop below freezing. Farmers act on the forecast to protect peaches and prevent frost damage.

March Rainfall Sparks Relief for Local Farmers

Dr. A B Groves of Winchester Research Lab says March rainfall of .92 inches is not concerning and may help mechanized farming. He notes last year's wet fields delayed planting and compares to the 1915 low of .43 inches, while prior heavy rains heighten relief at missing moisture this March.

A. B. Groves Winchester Research Laboratory Today Winchester Groves Grove

Church Listings Across Regions Include Many Congregations

A church directory lists services and Sunday schedules for multiple congregations. Notable entries include Salem, Capon Bridge, Clearbrook Presbyterian, Timber Ridge, Ebeneazer near Gore, Emmanuel Baptist Millwood, and Mt. Olive among others, with varied times from 9:45 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays and midweek events.

Fined Speeders in Warren County Justice Court

William M. Hockman of Winchester and Wallace D. Pitcock of Stephens City paid fines of 10 dollars and costs each in Warren County trial Justice court on speeding charges. Similar fines were assessed against Leonard B. Braithwaite and Guy E. Coffelt of Frederick County for fishing without a Warren County license.

William M. Hockman Winchester Wallace D. Pitcock Stephens City Warren County Trial Justice Court Leonard BE. Braithwaite Guy E. Coffelt Frederick County Warren County

Cardiff Port Tops Britain as Coal Export Hub

Cardiff in Wales is described as Britain's largest coal export port, handling substantial shipments and serving as a key node for coal trade.

Cardiff Wales Britain

Buffalo Flour Mills Lead World in Output

Buffalo New York, famed as the world’s largest milling center, produces up to 12 million barrels of flour annually. The night sky holds hundreds of thousands of stars, yet only about 6 000 are visible to the human eye.

Buffalo N. Y

Martinsburg Sermon Guests Highlight Lenten Event

Rev. William Eisenberg was guest speaker at St. John's Lutheran Church in Martinsburg during Lent. Pastor Rev. F. R. Wagner of the West Virginia church spoke at the event.

William Eisenberg St. John’s Lutheran Church Martinsburg W. Va F. R. Wagner

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L. L. M'Fillen B. L. See Moscow Homer ELST ANN Marie Adams Reuss Company Dixie Ann Hager Clearbrook Company N.Y Our Winchester’s Burnt Presbyterian Church Albin Robert Bradford Christian Church Group Goode Capon Bridge Bible School Ray Wolford Church of the Brethren Salem J. Floyd Wine Cephas Fahnestock W. L. Riggleman Jubilee Clearbrook Presbyterian R. K. McDonald Congregational Christian Arch Roy D. Coulter Timber Ridge Richard Kump Leyburn Brill Jr Ebeneazer Christian Church Gore Charles R. Sine W. A. Stother Emmanuel Baptist Church of Millwood L. V. Johnson G. Wilson Roanoke Awaenes Leapes L. Ae John Wilson Ot Weaane Cam Spaaker Evangelical United Brethren Charge John E. Oliver Pleasant Valley Mt. Pleasant Red Bud Evangelical United Brethren Church Reliance Charge L. P. Tederick Reliance Ridings Chapel Greenway Evangelical United Brethren West Frederick Donald P. Austin Mt. Olive Fairview Pleasant Grove WSWS Clark Middletown Methodist Henley S. Roane Grace Epworth North Frederick Darrell W. Tallman Little Mountain White Hall Old Bethel Methodist Church E. H. Kyle Montague Ave Methodist B. W. Coe Round Hill Macedonia Seventh-day Adventist Church C. M. Gruesbeck Paul Clowser E. C. Day Kernstown Shenandoah Valley National Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Safeway Carton Pascal & White Willow Run Detroit Cleveland Kaiser-Frazer Corporation Henry J. Kaiser Joseph W. Frazer Kaiser Frazer Kaiser Or Frazer Akay Kaiser-Frazer Frazer Manhattan F.O.B Walter Winchell
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