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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1948
Page
1
War like measures spread as martial law was imposed in Colombia amid arson looting and the assassination of a liberal leader. U S and other officials evacuated embassies and reported a curfew and food fears as unrest amplified in Bogota during a regional conference.
Local History notes M Mason moved to Virginia in 1820 and opened an office. He gained admit to practice in 1836 and held multiple public roles including legislature, Constitutional Convention of 1829, House of Representatives, and U S Senate. He authored the Slave Law and chaired the foreign relations committee for a decade. In 1861 the Confederate government sent him on diplomatic missions to England and France. His stay in the United States Warship steamer incident nearly triggered war between Britain and the United States. Mason died after years in Canada and returned to Virginia in 1868, passing away in Alexandria in 1871.
New sale notice lists a seven room dwelling for sale at 246 Wayne Ave with phone contact 5995. Includes a clearance ad for Modernage Shoppe referencing reductions on suits coats and dresses. Jefferson birthday noted for holiday.
The last survivor of a Dakota uprising party died at Skyfields near Bluemont aged 89. She was Cornelia Riggs Truesdell wife of publisher J A Truesdell and daughter of Dr Stephen R Riggs. Survived by her husband three sons four grandchildren and five great grandchildren Funeral 3 30 p m Sunday at John H Enders Funeral Home interment Green Hill cemetery.
State Senator Ted Dalton of Radford opened the Roanoke convention with a keynote speech arguing that party prejudice is fading and emphasizing anti communism. Delegates heard plans to send an uninstructed delegation to the national convention and to adopt a state primary law.
Winchester reports cherry trees along Handley Boulevard began blooming yesterday and are expected to be in full bloom tomorrow. The note compares the scene to Washington's famed cherry trees, marking the arrival of spring.
A Winchester meeting of Frederick and Clarke farmers launched a 1200 cow artificial dairy breeding cooperative. Rob ert K. Stickley of Stephens City was elected chairman with George J. Eagle treasurer and I. Fred Stine secretary. Membership costs include a $5 farm fee, a $5 lifetime equity assessment per cow, and a $5 breeding service fee. The center will consolidate with Culpeper to form the Northern Virginia breeding center.
Warm air masses kept frost from forming in the fruit belt around Winchester and Clarke county. Temperatures dipped to 32 degrees at several stations but no damage was found as ground warmth and sun aided recovery. Weather forecasters expect no cold snap for days, with blossoms continuing to develop.
Clarke county Isaak Walton chapter member Admiral Norton Mumma of Berryville elected national director representing Virginia. He attended the national conference in Chicago this week. Winchester Isaac Walton League to hold a dinner meeting at 7 p m Wednesday at Tokes Inn. Reports by Croswell Henderson and President J Pinckney Arthur on Chicago convention. Also noting hearing of American Viscose Corp before Water Control board. Hunting and fishing quiz with prizes announced by program chairman W H Lawrence.
Raymond Patton of 19 W James St filed as an independent for the First Ward council seat. His petition carried 67 signatures and was delivered to Corrine Barnett deputy clerk just before the midnight filing deadline. He faces Democrats Harold Rowe Carson Dettra and Percy D Miller for three ward seats.
President Truman opted for negotiations over a court order to end the 26 day CIO meat strike. A three man inquiry board reported the wage dispute, prompting a Wednesday bargaining session in Chicago with CIO packinghouse workers and majors Swift Armour Cudahy Wilson. Feinsinger chairs the panel. 60 000 to 80 000 workers are affected, about 25 percent of normal production.
Seven miles west of Winchester on Northwestern Grade at Hogue Creek the property Running Waters is for sale with afternoon viewings after 2 o clock. Also listed: a Dodge 1 ton panel truck for sale at Hillyards Wall Paper Store 41 E Piccadilly St phone 5220. Additional notices include a for rent bedrooms line and a service station lease or rent with apartment and bath, contact 7908.
In Nebraska the GOP primary nears with Dewey and Stassen jockeying for farm voter support. Stassen asserts he will lead the farm vote, while Dewey aides say he has begun a swing toward him after recent campaigning.
Citizens of Boyce will vote on June 8 for mayor and four councilmen plus a recorder. All ballots will be blank for write ins as no candidates filed. Mayor Ww. B. Stuart notes write ins have long elected town officials. incumbent councilmen are Hugh Copenhaver C. Van Deventer John Zombro and Philip Grim. Recorder Mrs. Howard Locke could not serve due to illness. Stuart, a hauling business owner, was elected mayor two years ago succeeding Dr. J. M. Casey.
Czechoslovakian raised pianist Eugenia Evans born Eugenia Halis in Odessa will perform at 8 p m April 23 in Handley auditorium a benefit for Winchester Memorial hospital. She studied at Prague State conservatory earning bachelor and master degrees and taught at Masaryk college before touring. She and her mother endured Nazi occupation before finding friends in America.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower said he meant every word in his January letter withdrawing from the presidential race. He spoke after a defense talks with President Truman, noting agreement on the general layout of national defenses and defense program balance.
In Washington on April 10 the House appropriations committee rushed a $725 million Air Force funding bill with floor debate likely by Wednesday. A draft measure would add 137,500 personnel to the Air Force and 102,000 to administration. hearings begin Monday. Senate leaders plan to advance military legislation ahead of other business as cost estimates rise to about $790 million for draft and universal military training. The Andrews bill would authorize a draft when needed and set a manpower ceiling of 1,944,000 by July 1, 1950.
In Washington on April 10 House Speaker Martin announced John L. Lewis and Ezra VanHorn will join Sen. Bridges as the third trustee for the Miners Pension Fund. A 27 day coal strike loomed as talks eyed a quick settlement and board meetings were scheduled to address pension payments amid dwindling fuel stocks.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen warns of a 6 p.m. April 4 strike by 10,000 firemen and roundhouse workers on the Pennsylvania Railroad if President Truman does not intervene. The stoppage would effectively shut down the system, says Harry A. Storch.
Charlie Anderson of Angerona Terrace Winchester and Johnnie Long, Duke alumni and famed orchestra leader, visit here en route to play college dances. Long heads to perform at the Queen's ball and Princesses ball during the Apple Blossom Festival April 29-30 in New York. Long began his career at seven, now leads a 21 piece orchestra and has appeared in films with Abbott and Costello. He is married to Patricia Waters of England.
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