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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1950
Page
2
Safety gates and blinkers were installed at Hagerstown Crossing last November and later at Luray and Berryville. Mr. Campbell, moved between posts as the railroad updated crossings, now plans retirement at 59 but would earn less than at 65.
Governor will review the 176th Regimental Combat Team of the Virginia National Guard during Governor Day ceremonies at Camp Pickett. The event marks the end of the unit’s two week summer training period and begins at 7:30.
Special Commissioner James P. announces sales in front of Frederick County Court House. Real estate on South Loudoun Street Winchester August 12 at 11 am. Trustee M Elston Wharton in front of Court House Winchester August 12 at 11:30 am. Executor A B Solenberger in front of County Court House Winchester August 12 at 12:30 pm. Attorneys in fact James P Reardon and T G Scully in front of Court House Round Hill August 16 at 1 pm. Maryland Swine Producers Assn Fair Grounds Frederick August 16 with 48 bred gilts offered.
Fred I. Brumback of 321 Kerr Street returns from a 10,386 mile journey across 18 states and Mexico with wife and three children. The family drove a near new car from June 17 to August 6 and did not have a flat tire.
Local markets list grain prices and animal feeds with notes on moisture and packaging. The piece closes by noting the 1949 U S menhaden catch totaled 1 050 000 000 pounds.
Crown Prince Baudouin took the oath as Prince Royal in a Belgian parliamentary ceremony transferring royal powers from Leopold III. The joint session approved the bill 349 to 8 abstentions amid protests and security as Communists shouted “Vive la Republique” and the prince swore in French and Flemish.
Army medical experts warn fleas flies mosquitoes lice rats among potential disease threats for troops in Korea. They note all are capable of transmitting illnesses and say precautions are in place. Troops have received vaccines and general guidance to guard against these hazards.
Roxanne Rogers, a Frederick County 4-H Club member, took first in district clothing achievement at Charlottesville on July 30 and will enter the State Round Up at VPI August 22. Dairy food teammates Nancy Baker and Jean Owens placed second in district and second in area at Winchester.
President Truman presses universal training as a deterrent to aggression while Congress shows little momentum. Defense Department support appears weak as opponents argue the nation cannot afford such a program amid Korea mobilization.
Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion press for immediate passage of Mundt Nixon style Communist control legislation. They argue heightened wartime stakes and urge Congress to move before the floor for a crackdown on Communist influence and registered party members.
New patients at Winchester Memorial Hospital include William L. Copenhaver Bufflick Mrs John G Goodwin Box 805 Mrs Harry L Stoeher RFD 1 Mrs John Burgress Marshall Mrs Ransom Secrist Limeton Mrs Robert D Hott Romney WV Mr Marshall G Chappell Browntown Mrs Thomas R Heslop Front Royal Mrs Clarence Manuel Bluemont Mrs James Wise Middletown Mr James Wise Middletown Mrs Forest E McIlwee Star Tannery Mrs Cary Thornhill Boston Mrs Kenneth G Johnson Bloomery WV
The House voted contempt of Congress citations against 54 witnesses who refused to answer questions about Communism before the Un American Activities Committee. The proceeding lasted about an hour and brings the two day total to 56 citations, with cases to be referred to the Justice Department for action.
On May 1, 1869 General Lee paid a brief call on President Grant at the White House. Biographers largely agree the courtesy visit lasted about 15 minutes and covered no extended discussion.
Sixteen Clarke County 4-H Club members and four leaders return home after attending the District 4-H Camp at Powell's Fort Valley seven miles east of Woodstock in Massanutten mountains. They joined classes in handi craft nature study games song leadership and swimming. Leaders included Mrs. Robert Buckley Miss Ruth McNamara Miss Hilda Collie and Charles Triplett Hardesty. Members listed: Carol Lee Shepherd Eugene Pine Richard Pine Jane Buckley Raymond McDonald Anna Jean McDonald Charles M. Gant Margaret Shiley Gene Rawls Jimmy Ritter David Ramsburg Jimmy Shrader Louise Lee Sara Sipe Patsy Miley Billy Shepherd.
Oil Price Board notes New York based firm will raise heating oil kerosene and diesel on Monday by an average of half a cent per gallon. The move affects consumers along the eastern seaboard as markets react to supply and demand factors.
The Executive Council of the American Federation of Labor rejects any wage freeze at current levels and backs higher taxes and immediate price controls.
Winchester Memorial Hospital attendants said this afternoon that Mr. and Mrs. James Wise of near Middletown, who were injured yesterday when their car turned over on Route 11, are improving.
Very young kangaroos are born with large forelegs and tiny hind legs. As they mature the forelegs stay small while the hind legs grow large and strong. The development shows a shift in leg dominance from front to back as the joey grows.
American units fought in a flaming Pohang port and near Chinju as UN forces pressed north of the Naktong River. The 35th Regimental Combat Team seized high ground east of Chinju while the 5th Marine Regiment moved into Kosong amid strong enemy resistance.
A Citizenship Camp for all Home Demonstration Club members in Virginia will be held from August 14 to 19 at the Jamestown 4-H Club Camp in Williamsburg. Miss Agnes Shirley urges members from this section to attend if possible.
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