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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1947

Page

2

Mrs Seabright Dies Suddenly at Winchester Memorial

Lula Boxwell Seabright of 7 Morningside Drive Winchester died suddenly at 7 am today at Winchester Memorial Hospital after two years of illness. Survived by husband Harry W Seabright a daughter Mrs Orville Hoover Winchester two brothers Ellsworth Winchester Clinton Washington and three sisters Mrs Massie Bowen Mrs Mallissa Allamond and Mrs Martha Russell all of Winchester.

Lula Boxwell Seabright Morningside Drive Winchester Winchester Memorial Hopital Harry W. Seabright Orville Hoover Ellsworth Clinton Washington Massie Bowen Mallissa Allamond Martha Russell

Bicycles Recovered After Stolen Week

Two bicycles stolen last week were recovered by city police. A Hawthorne bike stolen from in front of the police station was recovered for its owner Billy Goch enour of 602 S Loudount St near the Checkerboard feed store where the wheel was abandoned.

Billy Gochenour S. Loudount St Checkerboard Feed

Spears Returned to Keyser Auto Theft Suspect

Returned to West Virginia Buddy Spears who was arrested here Friday on auto larceny and fugitive from Keyser has been turned over to Keyser authorities. Capt. F. M. Punk said Spears was wanted for stealing a car in Keyser July 18. He allegedly wrecked the auto in Franklin then came here.

Buddy Spears Keyser W. Va F. M. Punk Spears Franklin

Quiz page reveals four correct answers

The page lists four quiz results: statement one is false though captivity breeding is rare. question two names Thomas Gainsborough. question three names Elliott Roosevel. question four states seventeen years with parental consent.

Thomas Gainsborough Elliott Roosevel

August sales directory listings for Ridgeway and Winchester

Multiple estate and household goods auctions listed with dates and locations including Ridgeway West Virginia near the state line, Martinsburg area, Winchester and Rt. 50 corridor. Items cover furniture dairy cattle sheep and general household goods with precise dates and times.

Charles K. Herrell State Line Ridgeway W. Va van Metre Martinsburg Charles Town Road F. W. Pingley Winchester Curtis Hurley Chas. W. Fries National Ave E. C. Heitmuller Cameron St

Feuding Neighbors Fined In Court Over Alley Assault

Alma Orndorff of Orchard Ave was fined 20 for assault and battery after a police court session over a feud with Dorothy Peters. Peters testified her eye was discolored from a kick during their alley quarrel. Judge John Rice urged neighbors to stop the feud and warned against further clashes.

Alma Orndorff Orchard Ave Dorothy Peters

Shryock Elected to National Aberdeen Angus Breeders Assn

F Amos Shryock has been elected to membership in the American Aberdeen Angus Breeders Assn. He is one of three purebred Aberdeen Angus breeders from Virginia elected to membership by the board of directors.

F. Amos Shryock Virginia Board of

Attlee Prepares Plan Prime Minister Reviews Economic Crisis

Attlee and top ministers meet at No 10 for crisis talks to craft a plan for Britain's economic survival amid a rapid drain on dollar credits. Key figures include Bevin Dalton Morrison Cripps, with a full cabinet session scheduled to follow.

Attlee Britain No. 10 Downing St The Cay Ernest Bevin Hugh Dalton Herbert Morrison Board of Trade Stafford Cripps

Vacationing Star Subscription Offer

The Star invites readers on vacation to receive timely updates by mail for a weekly rate of 200. Stay connected with news highlights and local happenings while away from home.

Market Quotations for Livestock and Produce in Baltimore

Baltimore market reports show apples and potatoes with rising prices for certain varieties, mixed poultry demand, and steady eggs. Cattle, hogs, and calves trade broadly steady to higher on strong weights with lean beef cows lower. hogs and sheep show slower activity but firm tops on select lots. Chicago notes slower hogs overall and varied cattle, with steers and yearlings up modestly and cows mostly steady.

Baltimore Bu. Bas Usis Del Chicago

Grain futures leap after eight cent limit hit

Chicago corn, wheat, and oats prices rose sharply as corn contracts hit the eight cent daily limit within a minute of trading on the Board of Trade. Opening bids saw wheat at 2.32 1 2 3 4, corn September 2.20, oats near 98.

Chicago Board of Trade Oats

New York Stocks Struggle Amid Light Selling Across Sectors

In New York trading on August 4, steel and motor shares fell from the opening, while overall dealings slowed and declines of fractions predominated near midday. Investors trimmed accounts amid British economic fears and doubts about the domestic outlook as the market awaits a real correction. Leading issues scanned include Co Products and Standard Oil, while U S Steel and General Motors faced losses amid a broad downwave.

New York Co Products Texas Co Standar Oil N. J U. S. Rubber Montgomery Ward Kennecott Western Union North American U. S. Steel Bethleham Republic Steel General Motors Chrysler Boeing Anaconda General Electric Union Carbide Southern Pacific Southern Railway Baltimore and Ohio Norfolk and Western

Hughes Inquiry Details 1944 Hyde Park Visit and Expenditures

Meyer testifies before Senators that he visited Hyde Park during the 1944 election period to meet with Elliott Roosevelt and his guests. He names unidentified officers including Colonel Shoop and Colonel Hoover. Expense records exceed $5,000 for alleged entertainment of Elliott Roosevelt and companions.

Ferguson Hyde Park Meyer Roosevelt Shoop Brooks Hoover Elliott Roosevelt

Resignation and discharge options for Air Reserve members

The War Department allows Officers' Reserve Corps members to resign anytime with adequate reasons and approval via their immediate commanding officer. Enlisted Reserve Corps personnel cannot resign but may apply for discharge any time through their commanding officer.

K.A.W. A War Department

INNER AID advertised as relief for gas stomach bloating

An advertisement claims INNER AID, a 12 juice formula, cleared gas and stomach bloat for a man who suffered five years. It says the product cleanses the bowels enlivens the liver and removes old bile and that it should be taken before meals.

Inneraid

Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Promises Night Relief

A vintage advertisement for Kilmer and Co. Swamp Root claims to ease frequent nighttime urination and backache from kidney acidity. It promotes herbal formula to flush kidneys, improve urine flow, and calm the bladder, with a free trial offer and mail order details.

Kilmer Kilmer & Co., Inc Stamford Conn

New Labor Board to Get New Types of Contests

Washington report outlines the new National Labor Relations Board under Taft Hartley. The five member panel will review about 5 000 unsettled Wagner act cases and now can hear unfair labor practice charges from both unions and employers.

Washington National Labor Relations Oe NLRB

Leaves Niece Here Miss Lora Good Receives A. Frye

A. Frye, age 92, of Radnor Ohio, died after being born in Frederick County. He was the son of Leli and Leah Joe and was connected to the death of his uncle. Miss Lora Good of 320 Smithfield Ave Winchester received the news in this report.

Lora Good Smithfield Ave Winchester A. Frye Radnor Ohio Mr. Frye Frederick County Leli Leah Joe A. E

Funeral Services Held for Ruth Hart Blast Victim

Funeral services were held 2:30 p m Sunday at Ender's funeral home Berryville for Ruth Eleanor Hart 32 fatally injured in an explosion the previous week in Harrisonburg. She died Friday after severe burns and injuries. pallbearers were her cousins from Winchester Washington and interment was at Green Hill cemetery.

Ender Berryville Ruth Eleanor Hart Harrisonburg John Oliver F. G. Senger Green Hill Cemetery Sam and Kenneth Hart Winchester Edward Preston Chester Wiley Carroll Washington Miss Hart Rockingham Hospital Front Royal

Novick Buys 40 by 140 Lot at Public Sale in City

A. J. Novick purchased the 40 by 140 foot lot at 686 N Cameron St on Saturday for 3800 dollars. The site, formerly belonging to the late John W. Kern, housed a blacksmith shop and includes a two story building convertible into a home.

A. J. Novick Morgan St N. Cameron St John W. Kern

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F. A. Shryock National Assn Yellow Pine John W Rosenberger S. Braddock St L & F Bargain Store Chicago Grain Stet Eliei N. Loudoun St. Winchester New Labor Board Ruth Hart Novick Bay Rest Church the Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Company of Cheney Er Glaize & Bro North Buioinc Suppues Omps Funeral Home Bayliss & 1 Contractors & Dea N. Cameron Nal R. G. Hengeveld West Clifford St J. G. Holsinger & Son N. Loudoun St Chapman Motor CO W. Boscawen St Jones O Toma Order of the Golden Rule Pine Motor CO Braddock and Cecil Sts Buncutter Tire CO Braddock and Germain Sts
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