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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1949

Page

7

Kefauver Seeks Federal Union Among Atlantic Nations

Senator Kefauver leads a group of 20 senators urging Canada Britain France Belgium Netherlands and Luxembourg to form a federal convention. They compare it to the 1787 constitutional framing and envision a common foreign policy defense currency postal system and trade ties. House support comes from Rep Wadsworth with Atlantic Union backers aiming to strengthen world peace and UN efficacy.

Washington Kefauver D-Tenn Canada Britain France Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg United Nations Rep Wadsworth RNY Atlantic Union Committee Supreme Court Owen J. Roberts Robert P. Patterson Will Clayton Congress Connally Elbert Thomas Dutah

Whitacre Notes and Visits Across Regions

Whitacre August 9 report lists N. Frederick HD club meeting with Mrs. Mellon Adams at 2 pm Wednesday in Whitacre area. Charleston visitors include Elmer Whitacre and son Donald with Braithwaite couple. Other greetings span Winchester and Silver Spring observers, while Edith Braithwaite attends Morris Harvey College. Earthquake region insight follows with continental edge explanation.

Morris Harvey College Charleston W. Va John Whitacre Institute of Rural Affairs

Education Hearing Set for Front Royal October 26

Virginia State Board of Education announces nine regional meetings in October to gather public views on education. A condensed bulletin of 50 000 copies will be distributed prior to the Oct. 5 kickoff in Peersburg, with Front Royal slated for Oct. 26.

Richmond State Board of Education Virginia Peersburg Front Royal

Birth of a daughter acknowledged by Gainesboro residents

Mr. and Mrs. John Watach celebrate the birth with Mrs. Watach formerly Miss Rodella Adams. Nearby families and visitors in Gainesboro include Clarence Scranton and family of Beaver Pennsylvania, Lucy Mauck, and many relatives from Winchester, Arlington, and Moorefield.

Gainesboro John Watach Watach Rodella Adams Clarence Scranton Beaver Lucy Mauck Robert McClure Bobby Jean Owens Kenneth Stottle Winchester Boden Kingsport Tenn DeHaven Harry Stotler A. L. Omps Stephenson C. L. Lawrence Sunnyside Rona Stottle Edith DeHaven Clarendon Ruble Arlington Robert Adams Baltimore Carlton Ramey Tom Davis Niagara Falls Canada Betty MclIlwee Charles Kern Moorefield Ruth Fout Jane Fout Belmont Fout Mt. Williams Eugene DeHaven and Son Mr. DeHaven Virgil DeHaven Ernest Jenkins

Shop In Winchester A Good Summer Shopping Suggestion

A Winchester column offers a practical summer shopping idea to save time money and effort. It highlights local stores and deals aimed at helping shoppers plan purchases and avoid extra trips.

Winchester

Daily Crossword Across and Down Clues Mixed

A mixed set of crossword clues lists across and down items including numbers, word hints, and placeholder fragments with various hinted answers such as Greek letters, foods, and objects. The fragmentary presentation implies a puzzle page with multiple definitions and cross references.

Charles Town Plans To Crown Queen At V J Day Celebration

Charles Town selects a Miss Jefferson County to reign over the V J Day event on August 15 with a luncheon a coronation at 4 pm and a parade. The article also includes a question about senses and notes inspectors rely on smell for many tastings.

Charles Town Jefferson County

Wolfe Attends Radio School in Japan

Pvt. Robert L. Wolfe of Winchester serves with the 24th Infantry Division on Kyushu Japan and attends radio school at the division headquarters. He was selected by his commanding officer for high aptitude in radio work. Wolfe is a Berryville high school alumnus who helped on his father’s farm.

Robert L. Wolfe Leon L. Wolfe Winchester 24Th Infantry Kyushu Japan Pvt Wolfe Berryville High School

Winchester Stores Close Up at Noon Throughout the Day

Local outlets in Winchester shut their doors at noon today with routine closings noted across the city. Shoppers were advised to plan around shortened hours and verify any extended service in effect.

Winchester Noo Sande

Hoppers Chewing Rockingham Crops

Grasshoppers are damaging crops in Rockingham County per County Agent Ken Peterson. There have been no prior reports of this issue in the county.

Rockingham Ken Peterson

Martinsburg Adds 3 to Police Force

Martinsburg expands its police department by three officers, boosting total strength to fifteen. The addition reinforces local law enforcement capacity in the city.

Martinsburg

Martinsburg Adopts Plan for New Sewage Plant

Martinsburg approved a proposal to prepare detailed plans and specifications for a city sewage disposal plant with an estimated cost of $700,000. The move aims to guide construction and funding for the facility.

Martinsburg

Woman breaks leg avoiding garden snake in yard

Mrs. Charles Mowry of two miles west of Woodstock avoided a snake bite but broke her leg after spotting the reptile in her yard. She was hospitalized following the incident.

Charles Mowry Woodstock

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