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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1950

Page

11

Children’s Workers To Meet At Strasburg and Bridgewater

A meeting of the children’s division of the Methodist Church will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Strasburg Methodist Church. After a general Sanctuary session the group splits for teaching method discussions led by Carrie Loucon. In nursery education, Mrs J C Burrow will guide nursery workers and parents. An identical session occurs at 8 p.m. tomorrow at Bridgewater Methodist Church in Bridgewater for Southern Winchester District residents.

Methodist Church Strasburg Methodist Church Carrie Loucon J. C. Burrow General Board of Education Thethodist Church Winchester Bridge Water Methodist Church Bridgewater

Visit Restrictions Continue at Hospital

Winchester Memorial Hospital enforces visiting limits due to grippe. Since March 10 only one daily visitor from a single family member is allowed. Administrator Homer E. Alberti said restrictions might ease within about a week.

Winchester Memorial Hospital Homer E. Alberti Alberti

Communists Accused of Steering Hawaii ILWU

Ichiro Izuka told the House Committee that Communist party members ran the longshore union in Hawaii, naming Jack Hall as a dues payer and Bridges’ lieutenant. He said about 130 party members existed in 1946, with 90 percent in ILWU and Hall having signed a noncommunist affidavit in 1947.

Honolulu Communist Party Harry Bridges CIO Hawaii House Un-American Activities Committee Ichiro Izuka House Senate Izuka Jack Hall CIO International Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen’s Union Hall Bridges ILWU Waikiki

India-Pakistan pact halts brink of war say leaders

In Parliament Nehru announced a new India Pakistan agreement to stop Hindu Muslim clashes. The accord covers minority security in both nations, unhampered cross border migration for Hindus and Muslims, and special commissions to probe violations.

New Delhis India Jawaharlal Nehru Nehru Pakistan Britain Liaquat— Ali Khan

Why a Sheaf of Wheat in Funeral Floral Pieces

In funeral arrangements for an elderly person a sheaf of ripe wheat stands as a symbol of a full and complete life. It conveys the sense of harvest and completion, reflecting a long, fruitful existence.

Rhubarb Recipes From A Mother's Kitchen Vault

A collection of old time rhubarb recipes with steps for rhubarb pie rhubarb Betty rhubarb sauce and rhubarb conserve. Instructions specify ingredients amounts baking times and methods including sugar butter bread crumbs and orange rind for flavor.

Missing Boat Sought After Tragedy Off Nantucket

A 64 foot Nantucket dragger with 10 men aboard is missing after a heavy gale that sank the 63 foot William Landry near Pollock Rip Lightship. Coast Guard cutters Legare Humbolt and planes searched the area. radio had said Four Sisters faced a heavy storm but expected to reach port for Saturday market.

Nantucket Mass Coast Guard Legare William Landry Pollock Rip

Johnson and Grove Lead AL In Wins Losses and Runs

Walter Johnson and Lefty Grove each led the American League in both winning and losing percentage and earned runs in four seasons.

Walter Johnson Robert Lefty) Grove

Hospital Patients at Winchester Memorial Hospital

Newly admitted patients include Charles M. Lockhart Kent Street Augusta West Virginia Arthur B. Puller Gray Virginia Coffelt Woodland Avenue Pancake Augusta W Va Laman Franks Lehew Ralph Edward Riley son of Cecil and... Rom ney West Virginia Hugh A. Stewart Wardensville West Virginia Eleanor Daugherty daughter of Earl and... Augusta West Virginia Phillip Peer son of Kenneth and... Maurertown Sandra Louise Michael daughter of Perry Lee Michael Augusta West Virginia Lewis Holliday Jr The Plains Grover James Leith Shenandoah Junction West Virginia Roy M. Heare Rock Oak West Virginia Harry B. Lee Levels West Virginia Joseph D. Rainsberger White Post

Winchester Memorial Hospital Charles M. Lockhart Kent St Arthur B. Puller Grayve Kenneth L. Coffelt Woodland Ave Claude Pancake Augusta W. Va Laman W. Franks Lehew Ralph Edward Riley Cecil Riley Romney Hugh A. Stewart Wardensville Eleanor Daugherty Earl Daugherty Phillip K. Peer Kenneth Peer Maurertown Sandra Louise Michael Perry Lee Michael Lewis. Holliday, Jr the Plains Grover James Leith Shenandoah Junction Roy M. Heare Rock Oak Harry B. Lee Levels Joseph D. Rainsberger White Post

The Star Reaches More Than 30 000 Readers Every Day

The Star reports daily readership surpassing thirty thousand, underscoring broad local reach and steady circulation gains across its newspaper network.

the Star

Nude Woman Found Dead in Los Angeles Hotel Room

Sally Oswald, 30, was found dead in a hotel room with strange notes on her body. Autopsy cites alcohol and pneumonia as causes. A man who claimed he strangled her was committed to Patton State Hospital.

California Los Angeles Margo Pollock Sally Oswald State Hospital Patton

Infant Hurt After Fall From Car Near Winchester

Two year old Robert Darr Jr son of Mr and Mrs Robert Darr of Front Royal fell from a car south of Winchester on Route 522. He was visiting his grandmother Mrs Blanche Hall and after treatment at Front Royal Community Hospital was discharged. He had been returning to Front Royal with his parents.

Robert Darr, Jr Robert Darr Front Royal Winchester Blanche Hall Winchester Memorial Hospital Front Royal Community Hospital

Wanda crashes into Tarzana market with driving attempt

A Tarzana woman named Wanda, deemed not competent to drive, started her car and drove through a market window yesterday. No injuries are mentioned and details are limited.

Tarzana, Calif Wanda Tarzana Market

Kansas City Council Seeks Crime Study After Slayings

Kansas City officials passed a resolution urging Gov Forrest Smith to examine law enforcement after the funeral of Binaggio and his henchman Charles Garotta. The pair were killed in gangland style at a Democratic ward club, marking the 18th and 19th unsolved slayings in the city since January 1946.

Kansas City Forrest Smith Binaggio Ticlan Charles Garotta Missouri

Police Commissioners Target Law Enforcement Oversight

City council resolution cites rising gambling and crime and calls the slayings a warning of sinister designs. Officials emphasize stronger enforcement and coordinated action to curb violence and disorder.

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