John Hoover former Star editor dies at 72 in Winchester
John Hoover 72 longtime news editor of The Winchester Evening Star died at 7 42 am at his home 422 South Street He began with The Star on July 4 1896 and served 60 years as reporter and editor Ill health led to retirement in January 1946 He was a correspondent for AP Washington Evening Star Richmond Times Dispatch and other papers Survivors include widow Sara and son John F Hoover funeral plans not complete
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John Hoover
Winchester Evening Star
South Street
Virginia
Hoover
the Star
Star
Associated Press
Washington Evening Star
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Roanoke Times
New York
Charles E. Hoover
Winchester
Clara Ramey Hoover
Winchester Meat Hospital
Conrad Hoover
American Legion
Mr. Hoover
North Africa
U. S. Army
United States
Harry F. Byrd
Byrd
Sara L. Hoover
Sara L. Willis
John F. Hoover
Lillian R. Fries
Stephens City
John Frederick Hoover, Jr
Police Chief Pleased with Apple Blossom Fete
Chief J Thomas Boyd praised the Apple Blossom Festival saying the city was very orderly with a large crowd. Arrests totaled twenty five over two days, mostly for drunkenness, with two cited for drunkenness. One 14 year old boy, Herman Kerns, was treated for minor injuries after a car struck him. he was later released.
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J. Thomas Boyd
Herman Kerns
Cameron St
Kenneth William Estep
Berryville Ave
British Housewives Plan May 8 Vegetable Price Boycott
London reports women led by Mrs Diana Lanigan of the Shrewsbury Housewives Association plan a week long boycott of grocers starting May 8 to force lower vegetable and fruit prices. Similar groups across the Midlands Merseyside Bradford and Darlington show support.
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London
Diana Lanigan
Shrewsbury Housewives’ Association
Norma Nevel
Lanigan
Shrewsbury
Midlands
Merseyside
Bradford
Darlington
Yorkshire
Christ Episcopal Church
Millwood
Editorial Winchester Loses Devoted Citizen John Hoover
The Winchester Evening Star memorializes John Hoover a lifelong journalist and News Editor for 50 years. He helped establish The Star with John I. Sloat on July 4, 1896 and shaped its editorial voice with depth knowledge of Winchester Frederick and Clarke. His death ends a era of trusted reporting and community service.
Virginia Weather Outlook Through Wednesday May 3
Virginia forecast shows temperatures a few degrees above normal with a cool Saturday and warmer Sunday. Cooler Monday and warmth returning later. Weekend and midweek showers total about half an inch.
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Virginia
Chambersville Man Dies In Highway Accident Near Winchester
Walter O. Richard 32 of Chambersville was crushed when an overturned 1939 Dodge sedan driven by Walter E. Compton of Middletown left Route 7 about two miles east of Winchester at 3 30 p m during the festival traffic. Compton, hospitalized, lost control on an S curve. the fatality was Frederick County s fourth this year. Richard was WWII veteran, employed as a mechanic, and survived by widow, parents, a brother and two half sisters. Funeral set for Mt Olive Church with burial in Mt Olive Cemetery.
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Winchester
W. W. Blythe
Walter O. Richard
Chambersville
Walter E. Compton
Middletown
Compton
Frederick County
Cedar Creek
Stephens City
Warren County
Blythe
Bing Crosby
Richard
William
Emma Ramey Richard
Eudora McIinturff
Novick Transfer
Robert L. Richard
Pittsburg
Arlene Catlett
Harvey McFarland
Mt. Olive Church
Donald P. Austin
Mt. Olive Cemetery
Melvin I
Fire Burns Down Chick Brooder House Killing 3200 Chicks
A frame brooder house on L. H. Shackleford farm six miles south of Winchester on Rt 11 caught fire early today. A passing motorist alerted Shackleford, and Stephens City Fire Co. responded with South End Fire Co. The oil heated boiler is believed to have exploded, destroying the structure and all 3200 day old chicks delivered the day before. Some insurance was carried.
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L. Shackleford
Winchester
Rt. 11
Shackleford
Stephens City Fire Co
South End Fire Co
Ten Die as Tornadoes Hit West Texas and Oklahoma
Tornadoes raked Oklahoma and West Texas injuring about 35 seriously and killing at least ten people. The hardest hit areas included Holdenville Oklahoma and Clyde Texas with multiple deaths and extensive wreckage. The forecast warned of more twisters as dark skies persisted over the region.
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West Texas
Oklahoma
Associated Press
Texas
Holdenville
Red Cross
Tie Cut Off After Knighting Photo Caption
In the photograph, Miss Sally Pratt cuts off Van Johnsons tie after knighting him. Shown left to right are Miss Dorothy Minnigerode Miss Elizabeth Baker maids of honor Queen Shenandoah Van Johnson and Miss Pratt.
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Peters van
Sally Pratt
Dorothy Minnigerode
Elizabeth Baker
Queen Shenandoah
van Johnson
Miss Pratt
Apartment House Strike Continues in Manhattan Skyscrapers
In New York a landlord offered arbitration with a rent-freeze deferral, but striking AFL Building Service Employes International Union workers rejected it. Talks resumed as a 1,000-building walkout halts elevators, causes spoilage and chaos in tall apartments, and keeps wages disputing at 2.75 more weekly, 40 hours, and pension.
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New York
Manhattan
AFL Building Service
Winchester Seed Co
Prizes Awarded For Best Floats In Apple Blossom Parade
The Winchester Rotary Club and Winchester Cold Storage Co. won major float prizes in yesterday's Apple Blossom Festival parade. Top musical groups named by judges included the VPI Band Giles County High School Band and Harold H. Bair Post 14 Drum and Bugle Corps of Hanover PA. Winners span Bands A and B and Drum and Bugle Corps with prizes from 100 to 200 dollars awarded.
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Winchester Rotary Club
Winchester Cold Storage Co
VPI Band
Giles County High School Band
Harold H. Bair
Post 14
Drum and Bugle Corps
Hanover
VPI
Blacksburg
VMI
Lexington
College of William and Mary
Williamsburg
Randolph-Macon Academy
Front Royal
Staunton Military Academy
Staunton Lass
Giles County High School
Narrowsburg
Marshall High School
Richmond Va
Shenandoah County High School
Woodstock
Strasburg
Gary High School
Gary
W. Va
Montgomery Blair High School
Silver Spring
Washington and Lee High School
Arlington
Rouss Fire Co
Winchester
Chamber of Commerce
U. S. Army and
Festival Notes Honor Miss Anne Hadley At Apple Blossom
Miss Anne Hadley thanked Winchester residents for a marvelous time during the 23rd Apple Blossom Festival. Thousands lined the rain affected parade route as the firemen's procession drew cheers despite a downpour, with crowds returning after sheltering as the final units passed.
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Anne Hadley
Winchester
Festivities Attract 175000 In Fine Weather
Winchester welcomed an estimated 175000 visitors for a two day festival described as one of the area’s most successful in 23 years. Police estimated 125000 attended yesterday’s parade led by movie star Van Johnson with about 160 parade units along Handley Boulevard.
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Eugene Miller
Winchester
Shenaffieah Valley
J. Thomas Boyd
van Johnson
Handley Bowl
Marvin Weaver
Wade Poety
Anne Hadley
Boyd
Handley Blvd
Yan
Johnson
Rosemont
New Sources of Revenue Sought To Make Up for Excise Tax Cuts
U S House Ways and Means writers seek nearly a billion dollars in new taxes to offset excise cuts totaling 967 million. President Truman warned any loss must be offset by higher taxes on corporate income, inheritances, and big gifts. The committee trimmed travel, telephone, rail and other levies while avoiding whiskey and tobacco cuts, and did not adopt a 10 percent tax on television sets.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Truman
Congress
Belgium dissolves parliament over King Leopold dispute
Belgiums dissolution follows weeks of talks among Catholics and Socialists and Liberals. Elections will be held within 40 days to decide if exiled King Leopold should return to the throne. Crown Prince Baudouin assumed powers as premier amid the crisis.
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Brussels
Belgium
Leopold
Gaston Eyskens
Charlés A
Baudouin
Westphal Firm Wins Parade Prize at Apple Blossom Festival
Westphal Hose Co. Martinsburg W Va won the largest prize money in the Apple Blossom Festival parade. Winners include William and Mary College Band Gary High School Band Belle Vernon Drum and Bugle Corps and several fire companies with prizes from 10 to 100 dollars. Individual awards went to Shirley Selby Staunton for best majorette. Continued on Page 3 Cel.
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Gary
W. Va
Belle Pa
Westphal Hose Co
Martinsburg
Williamsport
Riverdale
Harrisonburg No. 4
Luray
Band of William and Mary College
Williamsburg
Alexandria Fire Dept
Gary High School
Martinsburg High School
Belle Vernon
Bell Vernon
Moose Drum and Bugle
Hagerstown
Mt. Jackson Fire Company
Fayette City
Goose Yok
Reistertown
Robert Smith
Luke, Md
David Rainsberger
Jack Bowen
Donald Everhart
Shirley Selby
Staunton
Winchester Won & Tropics
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