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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1950
Page
3
Dr J C Wolf a long serving justice of the peace resigns from the post The County Court names Charles E Sullivan former Martinsburg chief of police to fill the vacancy until the next election.
A brief line notes the sweet potato as part of the millory family. No other details are provided about origin, traits, or history.
William Henry Wisecarver 75 died suddenly at his home in Strasburg after noon. Born May 23, 1874 in Kernstown he was son of Isaac and Nettie Pifer Wisecarver. Surviving wife Anna Laura and children Wayne Denzil Clyde, daughter Mrs Joe Ely. brothers Charles, Walter, Leo, Carl, George. sister Mrs Etna Miller. Funeral 4 pm tomorrow at Lebanon Church Lutheran with burial there. The potato reached North America from Europe.
Winter clothing may be needed for Easter Sunday as a cold air mass covers the eastern half of the country and parts of the South. Miami tied a record low, while Maine and New England saw 10 to 15 degrees above normal. Snow and strong winds marked wintry conditions in Montana, North Dakota and Minnesota as a Northwestern Canada air mass moves in.
Rep. Carl Vinson, chair of the House Armed Services Committee, plans to ask for an extra 583 million dollars for air power as Congress debates national defense. He warns the United States must counter the growing Russian air threat in Washington.
George Litton of the Virginia Extension Service will lead a sheep field day at Springsbury Farm two miles southeast of Berryville in Clarke County on Tuesday April 11 at 1 00 p m. He will cover ewe replacements docking and castration of lambs drenching sheep and pastures with C P McClaugherty of the Virginia Division of Markets discussing lamb grading. All farmers and others interested in sheep are invited.
Blanche Pitcock 63, of Refuge Section Frederick County, died this morning at her brother in law Frank Pitcock s home. Born in Warren County, daughter of Isaac and Mary Cammer. Wife of Barney Pitcock, member of United Brethren Church at Double Churches. Survived by two sons Raymond of Strasburg Eugene of Grandville WV, a daughter Edna Kaich of Washington DC, three brothers Benjamin Harry and Beverly Cammer, three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral Monday at Jones Funeral Home 1 30 p m then to Ridings Chapel for 2 p m rites. Rev L P Tedrick and Rev W L Riggleman officiating. Burial in adjoining cemetery.
The Virginia State Employment Service reports openings for librarians in Federal agencies across several states. Interested applicants should file for the examination now, to be administered by the Fourth U S Civil Service Region in Washington D C. Applications and blanks are available at local post offices or the Washington Civil Service Region.
Washington park officials predicted today that the citys famed cherry blossoms will be out in full bloom this weekend.
Mrs Eva May Rutherford 64 of Berryville died Wednesday night after a period of illness. Funeral services were held at 3 p m from John H Enders Funeral Home with Rev Percy White officiating. Interment followed at Green Hill Cemetery. She was born Aug 14 1885 in Berryville a daughter of the late Robert and Emma Fowler and widow of George W Rutherford. Survivors include two sons Oscar Rutherford of Berryville and Ray F Rutherford of Washington four grandchildren James D Robert L Janet E Rutherford and Ray Rutherford Jr two brothers Robert L Fowler and Claude L Fowler and a sister Mrs Hollie Ashby eight nieces and nephews Pallbearers were Annie Fowler Charley Fowler Lester Reid Andrew Carpenter Hunter Fuller and Ernest Feltner Jr.
Dr. William B. Holton of Chevy Chase Maryland, scientist and Atomic Commission member, is elected president of the Walton League of America. He backed by Waltonians in the area and helped organize the Winchester chapter, having served on the league executive board for six years.
John L. Lewis welcomed a plan from CIO President Philip Murray to form a joint committee for cooperation and to pursue a full merger of all labor unions. AFL President William Green agreed to discuss, while machinists chief Al Hayes and rail unions were to respond. The unions total about 16 million members and could unite to form a Labor Party in America.
Fire swept part of the 23rd floor of the Woolworth Building in Lower Broadway New York. Firemen used elevators to bring hoselines to the 23rd floor and two water pipes burst causing heavy damage. Two workmen were overcome by smoke and a fireman was slightly injured as the northwest 23rd floor section was gutted before 2:30 a m. About 100 employees fled the 60 story structure as dense smoke spread to other floors and origin was not immediately determined.
A 17 year old girl Mary was fatally shot by her 9 year old brother Theodore Teddy Pibolis during a cops and robbers game at their northwest Chicago home. Teddy admitted firing the father's 38 caliber revolver after unloading and reloading it during the play while their mother shopped and the father worked. He said he forgot the gun remained loaded when he pulled the trigger.
Lt. Robert O. Davis of Pine Beach New Jersey died at Portsmouth Naval Hospital from injuries suffered in a helicopter accident aboard the carrier Wright. Two other officers were killed in the same mishap.
The U S State Department warned Korea to hold national elections in a net economy or risk American aid. Secretary Acheson delivered the note to Ambassador John Myung Chang in Washington, with a translation to National Assembly members. President Rhee criticized Owen Lattimore, and urged elections between May 25 and 30 after budget actions. past delays push to November.
Joseph B. Newlin of this city attended a regional meeting in New Market yesterday at 11 30 a m as a member of the Virginia Commission for the Blind. The session aimed to review local blind cases in the area. The National Geographic Society notes the sweet potato is the only real potato.
The U S Congress is poised to authorize a $100,000,000 aid package for Korea for the fiscal year beginning July 1. The move signals ongoing U S commitment amid regional tensions and security concerns in Asia.
The Shenandoah Valley Amateur Radio Club will meet at 8 p.m. tonight at the clubhouse east of the city. Members will continue work on the new station, with painting, finishing, and wiring near completion. Anyone interested in amateur radio is invited to attend.
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