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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1949

Page

2

Swim Stars At Willow Lawn Draw Large Local Crowd

A capacity crowd watched a Willow Lawn pool meet headlined by Ann Ross of Port Washington and other top swimmers from Washington and Ambassador clubs. Events included diving, backstroke, medley relays, and freestyle races with notable performances by Scott, Moody, Leeman, and Bridges as officials plan an annual show with proceeds aiding the American Legion child welfare fund.

Willow Lawn Pool Voiture Nchester American Legion Ann Ross Barry Wall Ambassador Pool Washington Biog Joel Leeman Ambassador Ntingent Bill A Indian Spring Silver Spring Caskie Norvell The Jefferson Republican Ceremoners Annishas American Legion Child Welfare Fund Id Scott Iry Wall Paul Fite Joelman Ellen Oberti Laurington Bryce Moodady C. Siler Boyce Laura Poling Jean McFerren Barbara Lang Elien Oberti Joel Leemara Dalton Wash EES Ie Fite Scott Doyle Wall of Washington Lawrence Crim Solenberger Iden Winchester Ambassador Club Indian Rings Club Helen McCutcheon Silverman Washaed Page Bush Ambassad Indian Springs James Low David Scott Ralph Brown

Royal Crown ties league lead with 3-2 win over VFW

Royal Crown Cola tops VFW 3-2 behind 2-hit pitching by Jack Larrick to reach 20-5 and share first in the league with Rosenberger Lumber Co. The win comes after Royal Crown rose from fourth to within reach of the top spot as Plumly’s May 27 loss remains their only setback since.

Lake White Duke Keller Plummer Jenkins Spaid Hap Spurs W. Spaid Spurs VFW Shirley White Fawcett Pope Larrick Lee Fawcett Andy Lake Jim Huyette Vfww R. Puller W. Sours W. Spaid Ib J. Larrick P Jack Larrick Royal Crown Cola Rosenberger Lumber Co Plumly Royal Crown Leon Pope O. Spaid Pentz

Vandenberg Calls B-36 Key to Cold War Readiness

Gen. Hoyt Vandenberg testified before the House Armed Services Committee that the Soviet Union is the main threat to U.S. security. He argued the B-36 bomber remains essential as the spearhead of the ready force, noting a successor is already in design and urging removal of dishonest-charge accusations delaying the inquiry.

Washington Hoyt Vandenberg Russia United States House Armed Services Committee Symington Soviet Union

Dr Snavely Quits Virginia Milk Commission

Dr Tipton R Snavely economics professor at the University of Virginia resigns as chairman of the State Milk Commission. His letter to Governor Tuck cites increasing duties at the university as the sole reason for stepping down.

Richmond Tipton R. Snavely University of Virginia State Milk Commission Tuck

Mute Patient Fatally Scalded At State Hospital

A 38 year old mute patient died from scalding in a bathtub at Central State Hospital in Petersburg. July 18 report says another patient gave the bath under an attendant's instruction who was absent. The attendant James Wyatt was dismissed for negligence.

Richmond Central State Hospital Petersburg State Department of Mental Hygiene and Hospitals James Wyatt

Mrs Nealie Turner Dies in Boyce Home

Mrs Nealie Turner widow of Thomas Turner died yesterday at her daughter’s home in Boyce. A Clarke County lifelong resident born in Warren County she was a member of Ebenezer Baptist church in White Post. Survivors include two sons John Turner and Newton Turner three daughters Pearl Russell Neglie Ball Susie Owens 17 grandchildren 16 great grandchildren and a brother Bradford Lavander. Funeral 1:30 p m Sunday at daughter’s home in Boyce then to Ebenezer Baptist church White Post for services at 2 p m Reverend H Twyman officiating. Interment White Post cemetery.

Nealie Turner Thomas Turner Nealie Ball Boyce Warren County Clarke County Ebenezer Baptist Church White Post John Turner Front Royal Newton Turner Winchester Pearl Russell Philadelphia Neglie Ball Susie Owens Washington Bradford Lavander Willow Grove Rev. H. Twyman White Post Cemetery

Four-H District Winners Named in Northern Virginia

The 4-H Club district contest in Northern Virginia announced area winners across home improvement, food preparation, canning, freezing, clothing achievement and style dress. Participants from Fauquier, Loudoun, Clarke, Warren, Frederick and Shenandoah counties will advance to face other areas for state qualification.

Virginia N. Va Power C. Kitchen Fauquier Loudoun Clarke Warren Frederick Shenandoah Winchester Canning Drusilla Russell Naomi Racey Betty Kipps Shelva Jean Trent Alice White Nancy Letton Mickey Buchan Mary Grover Willa Jean Adams Lucy Burnett Betty Dunn Regera Buckest Nancy Baker Pat Sutherland Frances Smith Lois Burnett Patricia Bower Freda Million Frances Ritche Charlotte Oatts Dorothy Marlowa Mary Holler Margarette Shipp Margaret Shiley Roxanne Rogers Nancy Deavers Mary Elizabeth Simpson Barbara Scott Barbara Grove Virginia Palmer Betty Corbin

Chinese Communists Close on Kanhsien Gateway to Canton

Nationalist reports say three Chinese communist armies totaling 75 000 men are closing on Kanhsien gateway to Kwangtung province and Canton. Kanhsien lies 215 miles northeast of Canton in the Kan river valley. Nationalists admit losing a town 12 miles northwest of Kanhsien.

Canton Kanhsien Kwangtung Providence Kan River

Coal talks resume as operators hover over salary disclosure

Negotiations continue between United Mine Workers and operators with no public comment on recent talks or resignations. Frank R. Amos of Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Co. leads the operators' bargaining team across multiple states. The operators control about 300 million tons of annual production while the Southern Coal Producers Assn grants about 97 million tons. Separate sessions involved Harry M. Moses of U S Steel subsidiaries meeting UMW representatives.

Truman E. Johnson Frank R. Amos Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Co Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia Indiana Illinois Far West UMW Southern Coal Producers Assn Bluefield W. Va SCPA Harry M. Moses U.S. Steel

Church and chapel listings in Capon Bridge and nearby towns

A church and chapel schedule lists services across Capon Bridge and surrounding communities. It includes Bible schools, worship times, and evangelistic services led by ministers such as J Goode Ray Wofldord J O Patterson J W Hess and others, with details for Salem Salem Congregational Christian Timber Ridge Reliance Winchester Fairview and multiple Methodist and Evangelical United Brethren locations.

Christian Church Group J. Goode Capon Bridge Ray Wolford J. O. Patterson Slanesville W. Va Congregational Christian Churches Roy D. Coulter Timber Ridge Richard Kump C. R. Line Ida Mae Oates Evangelical United Brethren Church Reliance Charge L. P. Tederick Greenway Miss Bertha Whitman Staunton Friendship Reliance Christian Endeavor

J C Burkhart Succumbs at 69

Jonas Calvin Burkhart 69 farmer and blacksmith died at his Relief home in Frederick County after a nine day illness born July 19 1880 at Mt Williams son of Jacob H Burkhart and Rachel Williams Burkhart he was a St Johns Lutheran member survived by son Lester three brothers two sisters and two grandchildren funeral services Sunday meeting 2 p m at Jones funeral home and 2:30 p m at St Pauls Lutheran near Opequon burial in adjacent cemetery pallbearers named.

Jonas Calvin Burkhart Frederick County Jacob H Rachel Williams Burkhart Mt. Williams St. Johns Lutheran Church Bernice Robinson Lester Burkhart Clarence Philadelphia Virgil Opequon Wilmer Burkhart Winchester Ursula Ely Katie Miller Jones Funeral Home St. Paul's Lutheran Church Floyd, Alfred Briscoe Snapp Floyd Ginn Edward Sours Nelson Nichols

Stewardess hailed as heroine in Portland airliner crash

Miss Patricia Donnellan 23 of North Quincy led passengers to a rear exit as flames engulfed a Convair at Portland municipal airport. The plane totalled after its gear collapsed and a engine caught fire. Pilot Capt. Roderick Cote described an uncontrolled descent before evacuation.

Portland Patricia Donnellan North Quincy Mass New York Boston Roderick Cote Melrose Thomas Clish Falmouth

Quiz answers listed for Page 4 questions

Correct responses cover Yugoslavia Missouri Valley Authority a Maryland farmer from Westminster and the Baltic Sea Deaf mute Ulysses Stockholm penicillin and a recent rejection of an application whales are mammals not fish True false confirms mammals not fish

Yugoslavia Missouri Valley Authority Westminster The Baltic Sea Ulysses Stockholm

Farm prices and parity under pressure in latest survey

The farm sector shows mixed fortunes with grains dairy eggs and potatoes selling below parity due to oversupply while meat animals stay high. Beef cattle hogs and lambs fetch 85 38 and 76 percent above parity respectively. Government programs aim to keep major products above 90 percent parity.

Sale notices listing multiple livestock and farm auctions

A compiled sales directory lists auctions across Maryland and Virginia farms. Items include purebred and grade Guernseys 130 head, cattle 110 head, livestock, implements, household goods and farm equipment, with dates August 19 through September 3 and locations such as Rockville Norbeck Bufflick Road West York Millwood Clarke County and National Ave.

J. M. Redpath Rockville Norbeck Dabney Watts Sargent Estate Bufflick Road Louis Merryman West York Lew McDonald Berryville Horse Show B. F. Lanham North Millwood Longwood Farm W. L. Tavenner Clarke County Jim Thompson L. E. Harris National Ave

Tito Called 'Enemy' By Kremlin Speaker

Russia labeled Marshal Tito's Yugoslav government an enemy and foe of the Soviet Union in a first time warning. Belgrade announced it would liquidate the joint Russian Yugoslav Yuspad Corp created to manage mutual shipping interests.

Tito Kremlin London Russia Marshal Tito Soviet Union Belgrade Yugoslavia Yuspad Corp

Rotary leader addresses Winchester club meeting

Dr. George W. Leavell district Rotary governor spoke to the local Rotary club yesterday outlining the organization’s ideals. He was introduced by C. Ridgley White, president of the Winchester club.

George W. Leavell Rotary Leavell C. Ridgley White Winchester Club

Truman Faces Steel Workers Dispute Over Wage Plan

Randall accuses the President of a government controlled wage policy signaling a socialist state. A three man board, created to avert July strike, will report by Aug 30 but findings are nonbinding. Steel unions demand a 30 cent package hike including 1214 cent base raise and expanded pensions as industry rebuts pension aspect.

Randall General Steel Workers

Shop in Winchester Good Suggestion for Summer Shoppers

Summer shoppers in Winchester are urged to save time and money with smart planning and timely purchases. The local feature highlights budget tips, store options, and practical steps to streamline shopping trips.

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