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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1950

Page

2

Virginia Supreme Court to rule on State Milk Commission Act

Attorneys for Elizabeth City County and other appellants argued the 1934 State Milk Commission Act was an overreach enabling price fixing and socialist aims. The court will hand down a decision during its term starting June 12. Separately, estates of four of six crewmen who drowned when the tug Lorraine sank in Chesapeake Bay filed $330,000 in damages in U. S. District Court in Norfolk.

Richmond Virginia Supreme Court Elizabeth City al Assembly Milk Commission Norfolk U. S Chesapeake Bay

Tax Department Forgives Veterans Tax Debts

The State Tax Department forgave veterans who failed to file state income tax returns while in military service if discharged more than three years ago. Commissioner Morriessett suggested the department could go back up to 11 years to assess veterans. A policy statement clarifies the department’s delinquent returns authority amid reports servicemen were taxed for early war years.

Penney Film Wins Display Award At Apple Festival

The J C Penney Co won first prize for best decorated window on an Apple Festival theme as part of the Apple Blossom Festival. Ed Molden announced the results at noon. second went to Jays and Northern Virginia Power Co. third. Honorable mentions were Molden Electric Co Sheetz and Son and Safeway.

J. C. Penney Co Ed Molden Jays Northern Virginia Power Co Molden Electric Co Sheetz and Son Safeway Jimmy W. Va. Horticultural Society W. P. Judkins VPI A. H Teske John Carpar Hancock Maryland Horticultural Society

Winchester parade rolls with 46 units in grand display

Plans detail this year’s festival parade from Bolling AFB through Winchester with 46 units in the final division. American Legion drums, school bands, floats from Virginia and Maryland towns, and Virginia State Police escorts will lead as marshals, with historic society sponsorship and a new section added.

Robert Baker McKlwee Henry Strange Altoona Virginia State Police Lewis Dinkle Charles Dorton Charles Zuckerman Howard Shockey Clarence Himelright F. Amos Shryock Kelly Mansfield American Legion Drum & Bugle Corps Piedmont W. Va Morris Frock Hagerstown Westminister Vfw Westminister Green and White Cadets F. P. Hammon Huntingdon Flander Sons of American Legion Baltimore Henry Hart VFW Cumberland Belle Vernon Blue & Gold Cadets Maryland Regt Drum Chambersburg Dundalk Johnny Appleseed Frederick County Fruit Grower's Assn Barr's Orchard C. F. Dunlap & Sons Green Chemical Co Lupton Orchard Service Harrisonburg Barr’s Orchard Supply Moorefield C. I. Brumback & Sons Gary W. Va Lupton Orchard Wilson Memorial High Fishersville Berryvile Basket Co Warren County Decorated Pine Motor Co Waynesboro Luray Martinsburg Wardensville Mathias Nokesville National Fruit Products Co Knob Jr Princeton Pine Motor Co Central City Armistead Bureau of Recreation Rouss Fayette City Firemen’s Francis Scott Key Frederick Sacred Heart Boy Scout Bert H. Hickman Richwood Ramer Memorial School Kelly Korp Chas. E. Kelly Post Myersdale Rotary Club The Indian Band College of William & Mary Williamsburg Arlington County Recreation Dept L” 150Th Infantry Conrad Hoover Exchange Club Majorette School of Instruction Staunton Polytechnic Institute Blacksburg BPO Elk’s Randolph-Macon Academy Front Royal Greek Community of Winchester Boy Scouts of America Brunswick Kiwanis Club Staunton Military Academy Front Royal Chamber of Commerce Fort Union Military Academy Winchester Military Institute Regimental Institute Lexington Sarah Zane Fire Co Virginia State James Snider Irvin Hoke William Miller Bluefield Harold H. Blair Hanover Farrady Post Frostburg St. Andrew’s Little Flowers

Model Farm Display Highlights County Agriculture

A model farm shows cattle pond bull and dairy barn on the Exhibitorium lot as Frederick County agriculture is showcased. Built by Middle town Stephens City Future Farmers of America under J C Gordon instruction, the display illustrates modern farming methods, land conservation, and arranged farm buildings with submarginal land planted to trees for timber and erosion prevention.

Frederick County Kent-Boscawen Middletown-Stephens City Future Farmers of America J. C. Gordon Co-Ag

Kingpin's Testimony On 1948 Bookmaker Crackdown

Allen testified about a 1948 drive against bookmakers in which he said his force closed 15 bookie joints. The Youngstown chief disputed earlier witnesses asserting local authorities are helpless against organized gambling and suggested federal laws could aid.

Allen Youngstown

Radio Club Head Is Elected in Winchester

John G. Pete Miller of Winchester elected president of the Shenandoah Valley Amateur Radio Club Inc. He succeeds Dr. Bradford Bennett. Other new officers to take office May 5 include Ray L. Bowers of Reliance as vice president and Courtney Thomas of Winchester as secretary-treasurer.

John G Pete’’ Miller Winchester Shenandoah Valley Amateur Radio Club, Inc Bradford Bennett City Miller Ray L. Bowers Reliance Courtney Thomas

Wheat futures ease on showers forecast at Chicago

Chicago grains trading opened with wheat futures slipping as scattered showers were forecast for the southwestern winter wheat belt. May wheat at 2.29, July 2.15 to 2.14, other contracts varied. Corn and oats also declined slightly while soybeans hovered near par. Lard futures moved with small gains across May through November contracts.

Chicago Board of Trade Jly

Sales Directory listing multiple Virginia estates and auctions

A Verona area sales directory lists numerous auctions and estate sales in Virginia. Items include real estate, livestock, antiques, furniture, household goods and personal property at locations such as Albin Greenspring Winchester Bluemont Sun nyside and Grimes with dates from April 29 through May 18, featuring executors and residents like Sam E Brown Francis Vandersmith Hunter Brown Ella Kern Phil Gold Clay Manuel and G W Townshend.

Sam E. Brown Albin Francis Vandersmith Grimes Hunter Brown Clearbrook George Helsley Greenspring Ed Seal Sunnyside Ella R. Kern E. Boscawen St Winchester Phil Gold N. Braddock St Clay Manuel Valley Ave G. W. Townshend Bluemont Frederick County Francis Vondersmith Guernsey

Cardus and Cardui Promoted For Women’s Change Relief

An old advertisement touts Cardus as a tonic to ease symptoms of the change life including fatigue low spirits and irritability. It claims Cardus builds resistance fortifies vitality and encourages a brighter outlook while easing nervous tension and aiding overall well being. Cardui is urged as a remedy.

Cardus

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