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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1949
Page
10
Kenneth Whitmore of Clear Brook won a case of apple butter, Martin Shaffer of Win three sacks of flour, and M Wisecarver of Berryville received a tea kettle as door prizes at the Martinsburg barber shop prize event. Attendance was between 800 and 1000.
Effingham officials report 69 dead or missing from the St. Anthony’s hospital blaze after 55 bodies recovered and 14 still unaccounted for. The 62 year old hospital was destroyed within an hour with 13 newborns among the dead. Fire officials investigate arson theories as records are lost.
Berryville council approved a bicycle operation ordinance prohibiting U turns on Main Street at Church and Buckmarsh, adding street lights and a consultant for sewage system study. The town enforces stop signs and parking rules, requires bells and lights on bikes, and authorizes a two to 30 day impound for violations. Elmira, N.Y. is noted as the namesake of an early settler’s daughter.
Frederick County Virginia seeks sealed proposals for James Wood High School construction. Bids due 11:00 A.M. EST April 26 1949 at the County School Board office Winchester. plans available $15 deposit from Dixon and Norman Richmond. Bid security 5 percent of base bid or 6 percent bond. bids locked 30 days. Superintendent Leslie D. Kline reserves right to reject all bids.
Nick Prillaman of Martinsville, among five Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls, urged Virginia to advance rather than stand still. He opposed a general sales tax, favored consolidating state offices, and backed a statewide industrialization program and better use of transportation resources.
The association reviews its past year activities and presents a proposed budget. Highlights include $750 for new x ray equipment for Winchester hospital, aimed at TB control, and funds for state sanatoria care and local case finding. About 2000 people were x rayed locally and eight patients cared for in sanatoria.
The Winchester and Frederick County Tuberculosis Associations schedule X-ray screenings in the area May 9 through May 13. The machine will be placed at multiple city and county locations to ease access for residents, marking the first step in their expanded case-finding program.
Mrs. Sara Grayson and Mrs. Dollie Adams led the VFW election as president elect and treasurer elect. An American flag was presented to the school by Mrs. Hart and accepted by Paul Beable, the principal. L. E. Hill awarded Betty Brill a $25 bond for first in the district oratorical contest and a certificate for second in the zone competition.
An excursion with 10 cars will depart Baltimore at 7 a.m. and Washington at 8 a.m. on April 29 for the Apple Blossom Festival. The train is expected to reach the city in time for the second pageant presentation and remain through the parade. In Memoriam Roland B. Taylor passed away eleven years ago today April 6 1938.
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