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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1948

Page

2

Two World War Dead Set for Reinterment

Two World War II servicemen to be reinterred at National Cemetery next week. Pvt. George W. Minnick will be buried at 3:30 p.m. April 13 with family from South Carolina in attendance. The following day at the same hour Pvt. William H. Church of Emmett Idaho will receive burial honors. Winchester National Guard will render military honors and Rev. James Roe will conduct services.

National Cemetery D. M. Sprinkle George W. Minnick South Carolina William H. Church Emmett Idaho Sprinkle

Tumblers to Perform at Rouss Fire Club Meeting

The Sac red Heart boys' club tumbling team will present a program tonight at the Rouss Fire Club meeting. The event showcases local youth tumblers and aims to entertain members with aerial tricks and coordinated routines.

Sacred Heart Boy’s Club Rouss Fire

Railroads continues on page one are no comments given

Virginia Electric and Power Co urged the State Corporation Commission to hold power rationing until next week due to a better fuel reserve outlook. The company reports 1200 tons daily of coal from low grade mines. The hearing follows a 1920 law allowing rationing during fuel emergencies. Representatives from power and gas firms attended.

Richmond Virginia Electric and Power Co State Corporation Commission

April sales directory listing for Winchester area sold items

April 10 Harry E Potts 111 North Avenue Winchester furniture and household goods. April 15 1 pm H B Gibson 814 mi south of Winchester near Middletown real estate furniture household goods. April 17 Mrs Orlena Woolford near Angers Store live stock farm machinery and house. April 23 1 pm Stuart M Perry Rt 50 2 miles west of Winchester registered Ayrshire cattle.

Harry E. Potts North Avenue Winchester H B. Gibson Middletown Orlena Woolford Angers Stuart M. Perry Rt. 50 Ayrshire

Poultrymen Warned Of Newcastle Disease

County Agent I Fred Stinee reports several Newcastle disease outbreaks in area poultry. The Virginias Agriculture Experiment Station notes the virus can persist in carcasses and farm materials, with symptoms including feed drops, diarrhea, nervous twisting, and reduced egg production. Prevention stresses nursing care, heat and humidity, and careful specimen submission.

Fred Stinee Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station Blacksburg

Trust Fund Vested in Southern Baptist Foreign Mission Board

A $200000 trust fund from the will of Joseph Newton Brown was vested today in the foreign mission board of the Southern Baptist Convention by order of Judge Lamb in chancery court Richmond. After WWII U S production of auto parts tripled compared with prewar. Members of Congress pay standard income tax. campaign expenses are not deductible but a $2500 annual expense allowance is provided tax free.

Richmond Joseph Newton Brown Foreign Mission Board of The Southern Baptist Convention Chancery Court Lamb Congress R.C.F. A

In Appreciation for Kindness After Loss

We thank many friends for kindness during the illness and death of our parents Mr and Mrs Harry Boyd Sr also for the use of cars. The Boyd ad (11).

Harry Boyd Sr Boyd

Swartz Barber Shop Reopens with Discount Haircuts

Notice invites patrons to visit H. W. Swartz at 206 E. Piccadilly St Winchester for a trial haircut opening after redecorating. All hair cuts offered at 50 cents. Dated 4-9-unknown year.

H. W. Swartz Barber Shop E. Picadilly St Winchester

Newcastle disease outbreak cleanup and restocking guidance

The guidance recommends marking recovered flocks as immune and delaying restocking to avoid repeating infection. If recovery is slow or unprofitable, sell all birds for slaughter and thoroughly clean premises and equipment. A 30 day waiting period is advised before restocking and hatching eggs should not be used for 30 days after loss of full production.

U.S Newcastle

Clowe’s World War II service and D-Day role

Clowe joined the old Winchester Co I National Guard in February 1941. He went overseas April 1942 and landed at Normandy on D-Day June 6 1944. He was wounded two days later, recovered in three months, returned to the front, wounded again, sent to England, and discharged January 1946. He rose from second lieutenant to first lieutenant in April 1942 and became a captain in December 1942.

Winchester Co. I. National Guard Clowe Normandy D-Day England

Answers to Daily Quiz From Page 2

Answers list correct responses for quiz questions include John W. Bricker of Ohio and Ellison D. Smith of South Carolina. The quiz covers topics from geography and history to titles and individuals with references to Bourse Gamaliel and Jack Benny.

John W. Bricker Ohio Bourse Gamaliel Ellison D. Smith South Carolina Grand Dragon Jack Benny

Civil War veteran leads 116th Infantry unit in 29th Division

The text notes a veteran who returned to civilian life and became active in National Guard reorganization, currently serving as Third Battalion commander of the 116th Infantry, 29th Division. It also mentions Dr. C. R. Anderson, mayor completing his fourth term and seeking re election after two prior terms.

National Guard 116Th Infan Try C. R. Anderson Clowe Popuary Cii

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