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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1946

Page

2

Mrs Stewart Passes Away in Washington

Mrs. Stewart died at 5 20 PM in Walter General Hospital Washington Born in Middletown Virginia she was a daughter of Mrs Ada Mowery and the late Philip Mitchell A native of White Post She was a member of Middletown Methodist Church and attended Middletown High School and Strayer's Business College In 1937 she married R Paul Stewart and lived in Texas four and a half years Afterward she moved to Bronxville New York later moving to Washington Survivors include her mother four sisters and one brother Charles H Mitchell Funeral services will be held Sunday at 4 00 PM from Middletown Methodist Church with Rev R B Moore and Chaplain Cox U S A Walter Reed Hospital Interment at Mt Carmel Cemetery The body will remain at Stover Funeral Home Strasburg until services

Walter General Hospital Wash Middletown Ber Ada Mowery Philip Mitchell White Post Middletown Methodist Church Strayer Midletown Methodist Church R. B. Moore Cox Walter Reed General Hospital Forest Glen Annex Mt. ‘Carmel Stover Strasburg

State Conciliator Reports Progress In Local Dispute

State Labor Conciliator Harry Smith said progress is being made in the Winchester Knitting Mill dispute with union officials. He noted the parties are not far apart as the meeting adjourned until next Wednesday after a session from 2 to 6 p m. Albert Lohm, federal conciliator, attended.

Harry Smith Winchester Knitting Mill Albert Lohm

Bond Purchases Here Total 66 443 75 in County Report

Bond purchases by Winchester and Frederick county citizens for the period March 1 through March 31 amounted to 66 443 75 dollars, according to a recent report. In all county sales totaled 13 ...

U. 8 Winchester Frederick County

Winchester Police Court cases heard today

Police Court in Winchester with Judge nar a Rice presiding. Amherst fined 20 for improper auto registration and Grim of the city cited for drunkenness with a 10 fee.

Winchester Nar A Rice Tng Amherst Neo Grim

Odd Will to Be Contested in Huron Court

A will offering between $10,000 and $50,000 to the person who best defines the word joke is being contested by son Clarence Richardson of Long Beach California. Dr. C Richardson who died after years in a South Dakota tuberculosis sanitarium left most of his estate to that responder. Hearing set for May 20.

Huron C. Richardson South Dakota Clarence Richardson Long Beach Calif

Stephens City Nine To Practice

The Stephens City Independents will practice at two o clock tomorrow afternoon on their new baseball field. Lynn Comer, manager, announced the session and urged those interested in making the team to report for the season.

Stephens City Independents Lynn Comer Comer

Smallwood Released On Bond After Berryville Arraignment

George Smallwood was arraigned yesterday in Berryville on felonious assault and related charges. He was released on a $1,000 bond posted by Mrs. Lewis Smith for an incident said to have occurred at Smith's Berry Ferry filling station.

George Smallwood Berryville Lewis Smith Smallwood Smith Berry's Ferry

Firemens' Meeting Postponed to April 24

John L. Shine secretary of the Winchester Volunteer Firemen's Association said the Apple Blossom Festival Committee meetings set for Monday night have been postponed to Wednesday night April 24 at 8 p m at the South End Fire Hall.

John L. Shine Winchester

Chinese Reds Take Changchun After Russian Departure

Marshall's headquarters said a request through Communist channels sought permission for seven Americans to leave Changchun after the city was taken by Chinese Reds. The group included two Army men and five news correspondents, among them a woman. The Chiang Kai-shek government had no details of the occupation amid radio silence since Thursday. K C Wu warned the correspondents against going to Changchun and expressed concern for their safety.

Changchun Marshall Chungking Chiang Kai-Shek Thursay K. C. Wu

Frederick County 4-H to Sell Twelve Calves in Richmond Exposition

Frederick County 4-H Club members consign twelve baby beeves eight Hereford and four Angus to the Atlantic Rural Exposition in Richmond on April 25 and 26. Calves were selected last October and have been on feed. prizes include state $35 to $5 and county $5, $3, $2, $1. Leaders and club members travel April 23 with John T. Wolfe and E. Clay Rogers among others.

Frederick County Atlantic Rural Exposition, Inc Richmond Ocoober Lucille Carpenter Angus Garland Cather Roxanne Rogers Hereford Wayne Miller Sidney Rogers Hereaodry Lynn Wolfe Hereord 4-H FFA John T. Wolfe E. Clay Rogers Sloan Wolfe Helen Carpenter I. Fred Stine

Festival Events Broadcast by Richmond Station

A Richmond radio group led by C Ridgely White and Jack Stone agreed to broadcast parts of the Apple Blossom Festival events at the Winchester Armory on May 2 and 3 including Coronation and Queen's Ball. Some segments may air nationwide on CBS. Esso Reporter will carry festival invitations to visitors.

C .Ridgely White Jack Stone WRVA M. Leonard Whitehorne Barry Sherman Richmond Winchester Armory CBS T. S. Creedle, Jr Standard Oil Company of New Jersey Tom Baldridge Esso Winchester

Former Jap Officers Seek Power After War

Former Japanese army officers organize groups, some on government farms, to stockpile supplies with the aim of regaining influence. American and Allied officials monitor discreetly, noting no widespread subversion to date.

Frankk L. White Tokyo MacArthur

Answers to the Daily Quiz Quiz Answers and local population

Answers to the Daily Quiz list correct responses for questions on topics including geography and occupations. It also provides population estimates for Winchester Clarke County and Frederick County, showing 14,500 and 7,400 residents respectively.

E 4 Winchester Clarke County Frederick CO

Car Hits Tree Near Stephens City Injuring Three

Lee J. Anderson of Olney Virginia posted bond in County Trial Justice W E Edwards court for reappearance after a head on collision with a tree on Route 11 three miles south of Stephens City at 4 AM Two others in the sedan William C Overton of Washington DC and Miss Anna Lee Boyer of Independence Virginia are in Winchester Memorial Hospital in an undetermined condition Trooper H W Glascock investigated the crash A separate minor collision occurred yesterday at 4 25 PM at Bradock and Peyton streets J H Brumback Middletown collided with Alfred Milton Thomas Luray causing about 90 in damage both drivers released Patrolman Robert Milburn investigated

Lee J. Anderson Olney W. E. Edwards Stephens City William C. Overton District of Columbia Anna Lee Boyer Independence Anderson Winchester Memorial Hospital H. W. Glascock Bradock and Peyton Streets J. H. Brumback Middletown Alfred Milton Thomas Luray Robert Milburn

Mrs Brubeck Passes Away at The Elms Inn

Carrie A Brubeck died early this morning at The Elms Inn which she owned and operated for 15 years. She was 75. She was the daughter of Dr H B Christian of Williamsburg Virginia born July 28 1870. Survived by daughter Mrs L V Watson and sons Wade S Ward C and L T Brubeck. Funeral leaves The Elms at 8 Monday to Staunton for 11 o'clock funeral and family cemetery burial.

Carrie A. Brubeck Elms Inn H. B. Christian Williamsburg L. V. Watson Wade S Beckley W. Va Ward C. and L. T. Brubeck Staunton Elms

Landlords Barred From Forcing Childless Tenants

Governor Dewey signed a bill prohibiting landlords from requiring tenants to remain childless during lease terms. It makes such a clause in a lease a misdemeanor for the owner or person in charge of a dwelling.

Albany N. Y Thomas E.dewey

Bible Class Notices Highlight Easter Programs and Guests

The notices describe joint meetings for Comrade and Margaret Collins Denny Bible class with devotions led by Mrs. M R Anderson and lesson by Mrs. J W Rosenberger. Grace Lutheran Church and Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church announce Easter programs featuring the Historic City Four and guest soloists Jill Hott and others. Visitors are welcome and members urged to attend.

M. R. Anderson Margaret Collins Denny J. W. Rosenberger Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church City Four Robert Legge Robert Snapp John Pelter Eugene Russell Joseph Ducknall F. T. McFaden Frank T. McFaden Bible Jill Hott Allison Hott W. W. Glass

Washington Pitching Staff Delivers Early Disappointment

Washington’s feared pitching rotation has underperformed in four games this season. Manager Ossie Bluege shuffled 14 pitchers as the staff allowed 46 hits 25 walks and issued five batters, fueling a 7-6 loss to the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Leonard was slated to start the next game against the Yankees.

Joe Reichler Associated Press Washington Senators Sid Hudson Walter Masterson Rae Scarborough Roger Wolff Dutch Leonard Mickey Haefner Marino Pieretti Ossie Bluege New York Yankees Yankee Stadium Bronx Bombers Yankee Haefner Nats Yankees Masterson Yanks Pieretti Vern Curtis Johnny Ledger Leonard Nat

Market Quotations Rise as Industrials Lead Session

New York market at 15 year highs with gains in Anaconda Kennecott Bethlehem U S Steel American Telephone Public Service of N J Westinghouse General Electric Standard Oil N J U S Rubber Montgomery Ward International Harvester International Nickel. Some laggards include Santa Fe Southern Pacific Dow Chemical Sears Roebuck General Motors Republic Steel. Bonds show mixed results.

New York Anaconda Kennecott Bethlehem U. S. Steel American Telephone Public Service of N. J Westinghouse General Electric Standard Oil N. J U. S. Rubber Montgomery Ward International Harvester International Nickel Santa Fe Southern Pacific Dow Chemical Sears Roebuck General Motors Republic Steel

Lions Schedule Talks by E. J. Robeson at Luncheon

Lions Club members will hear Edward J. Robeson Jr., VP GM of Newport News Shipbuilding, speak at the Tuesday noon meeting in Sarah Zane Hall. He is also listed to address the Shenandoah Valley Manufacturers Association Monday evening.

H. L. Riley Lions Club Edward J. Robeson, Jr Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company Sarah Zane Hall Robeson Shenandoah Valley Manufacturers Association

Prison Guards Testify In Court Martial At Camp

Sergeant Held details ongoing court martial proceedings with testimony about abuse of prisoners. Set. Judson H. Smith of Cumberland Kentucky was convicted and sentenced to three years and a dishonorable discharge. Jones admitted daily beatings ordered by superiors and concealed injuries during inspections. He described marching 19 bruised inmates to a coal dump after warning of an inspector general visit. Lt. Granville Cubage of Oklahoma City allegedly ordered prisoners moved. Cubage and five others face courts martial over Lichfield incidents.

Judson H. Smith Cumberland Jones Granville Cubage Oklahoma City

Baltimore Livestock Market Report April 20

Baltimore buyers steady across cattle hogs and calves with strong demand for choicest fed steers and heifers. Cows and bulls remain firm and stockers steady as vealers and light calves see solid prices. sheep and lamb market light with limited test and ranged quotes for light wool lambs and spring lambs.

Baltimore

Types of radar include ground surface airborne shipboard and fire control

The discussion notes several radar types such as ground surface airborne shipboard and fire control. It also contrasts sizes from compact aviation equipment to very large ground installations weighing tons.

83-Year-Old Woman Applies for Marriage License

In San Diego, an 83-year-old woman, Mrs. Harriet Carkin, and 67-year-old James Rice applied together for a marriage license, setting a county record for the oldest applicants. The previous record was 82.

San Diego Calif Harriet Carkin San Diego County James Rice

Cork Street Youth To Have Program

Cork Street Christian Church hosts an Easter service titled With Christ We Build Anew directed by Mrs. W. L. Dudley on Sunday at 7 30 p m The Cork Street Church choir directed by Taylor Barr assists with the service The program lists opening Jude Call to Worship Invocation Hymn and roles for Donald Good Reader of Scriptures Mrs Taylor Barr Interpre tive Reader Barbara Darlington Spirit of Service Mary Anna Parish Spirit of Evangelism Nancy Butler Spirit of Dedication Judy Miller Spirit of Giving

W. L. Dudley Cork Street Christian Church Taylor Barr Jude Gaile Hodson Donald Good

Also Mentioned on This Page

Stewart John W. Rosenberger & Co S. Braddock St Feauty Farm Supply Headquarters C. I. Brumback & Sons N. Cameron St North Carolina Mrs. Brubeck Bible Class Grace Lutheran Church Lipson Church Church School E. Earl Shade Buddy Artrip Mrs Hendrix Royston Joe Dodson Stock Market Report E. J. Robeson Baltimore’ Livestock Brucetown Singer Della V. Stine W. F. Atrip, Jr J. M. McAboy Cork Street Loudoun John Dale Hodson Kenneth Newlin Stewart Sirbaugh Loma Good Insel - Bric Glaize J. G. Holsinger & Son Court Square Nelson Eddy Northern Virginia Power Co Gray Avenue Shenandoah Valley National Bank Elizabeth Ellen Erb Mollie L. Bromley Gertrude Bell Cedar Hall Stieff Philco Morris Briggs and Stratton DeLava Lewis F. Stolle Admr Preston Engle Gen. H. Levi and W. D. Burtner Ladies of Marvin Chapel
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