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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1949
Page
7
If a war savings bond like an E Bond is held to maturity the interest rate is a little over 3.5 percent. If sold earlier the rate is lower. The 3.5 percent figure is simple interest, not compound.
National business trends softened after Easter as labor relations heated. Federal Reserve rules easing credit for consumer goods under $100 could aid sales of radios refrigerators and furniture. Labor contract renewals loom with over 50 000 unions affected. Copper and steel price trends show downward pressure and market caution.
The 12 year high in auto demand matched strong output as the Fed exempts automobiles from new credit relaxations. Other industrial moves show small fluctuations but overall production mirrors last year’s pattern, signaling a robust but steady industry.
Mrs. Ethel Otila Helmick 53 died at 530 am at her home east of Stephens City Born January 20 1896 in Weyers Cave Va she was the daughter of John and Lillian Landes Weyers Cave Survived by husband Robert E Helmick three daughters Mrs Paul Shifflett Stephens City Mrs Edward Clowser Winchester and Mrs Raymond Smith Stephens City four grandchildren and brothers and sisters Funeral services will be held at Stephens City Methodist Church at 2 pm Wednesday conducted by Rev E C Day Interment in Green Hill Cemetery
A 40 page Home Doctor booklet offers information on more than 50 common ailments and guidance on when to treat at home or seek medical attention. Alphabetical reference makes it portable and handy, with a coupon and mail order form for 15 cents postage.
Baltimore and Washington's Rail Fan special train brought almost 1000 people, greeted by Winchester Municipal band. Sightseeing trips, Handley grounds blossoms, Boy Scout ceremony at George Washington HQ, and Airport Speedway motorcycle races drew crowds.
George A. Dether, 74, former husband of Inez Brennan, arrives in Dover to provide information to state police. Dether claims not to blame the youths and notes Brennan’s link to Dover farm funds. Brennan, jailed on murder charges in Delaware’s Lonely Hearts killings, is linked to sons George 17 and Robert 15.
The city records show permits issued for a yard rate platform scale project on North Cameron Street costing about 500 dollars, and interior remodeling of a brick store at 521 23 S Cameron Street to create three apartments on the upper floors at an estimated 2000 dollars. A permit was also granted to enlarge and remodel a brick veneer dwelling at 702 S Braddock with an unspecified cost.
The World Series games use the official league ball of the home club, not a special or separate ball. This standard aligns with league practice for determining baseballs in the series.
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