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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1950

Page

2

Disciples Of Christ Elect New Officers At District Meet

Officials who took a key role in the two day district convention at Cork Street Christian Church include Rev. Paul Drumheller Winchester pastor and new district vice president Mrs Clarence Butler 639 N Braddock St secretary Fred Maphis Strasburg new treasurer Leslie Saum Maurertown elected president and Rev C M Ford Shenandoah retiring president Delegates from 17 churches voted to hold next year in Woodstock

Disciples OF Christ Cork Street Christian Church Paul Drumheller Winchester Church Clarence Butler N. Braddock St Fred Maphis Strasburg Leslie Saum Maurertown C. M. Ford Shenandoah

VFW Leader Attacks Johnson At Johnson VFW

VFW head denounces Johnson and urges removal of the secretary accusing him of gambling with national security in the name of voters and economy. He claims Johnson erred and demands action while asserting incompetence in managing foreign policy and misleading statements on the war map.

DET Pada Gs Jhear Johnson Ry Lewis Amer Security Ganea Defense Departeme VFW John Lewis Asia United States Louis Johnon America

Rudolph Family Reunion Set for August 27 in Intermont West Virginia

The Rudolph family and descendants plan their nth annual reunion at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday August 27 at the He on arch. Officers will be announced and future plans discussed. Attendees should bring a sack lunch to be served around 1:00 p.m. President T Rudolph says refreshments will follow.

Intermont W. Va Rudolph Heon Arch T. Rudolph

Estate Sales Notices for Myers Barr and Joseph C. Miler

In 1911 a.m. sales directory notes the Myers Barr estate in front of the Erick County Court House on Woodland Ave. In 1912 a noon sale lists the Joseph C. Miler estate in front of the County Court House on Indian Hollow.

Inug A.m Myers Barr Erick County Court House Woodland Ave Noon Joseph C. Miler County Court House Indian Hollow

Homecoming at Rock Enon Church Sunday

Rock Enon Christian Church hosts an all day homecoming with interior painting electrical updates a new piano and communion table and outside concrete steps and crushed stone walk. Bible School at 10 with worship and communion at 11 and a 2 30 afternoon service speakers include Rev Paul Dhrumller and Rev C R Line with Mrs L B Whitacre on piano.

Rock Enon Christian Church Paul Drumheller Winchester C. R. Line Capon Bridge L. B. Whitacre J. Goode

Legionnaires Head to State Convention in Alexandria

Delegates from Conrad-Hoover American Legion Post depart for the state convention in Alexandria this morning. Attending are Commander Robert Baker M B Clowe Jr Ed Goss Grove Schlack W R Armel Turner Sencindiver Philip Fowle L E Hill and Joseph Zuckerman Clowe leads the State Committee on Foreign Relations. Additional Conrad Hoover delegates named at August meeting include Robert Pizzano Carl Campbell Roy Cahill Dr William Schenck Arthur Spaid C F Schenck and Carl Lewis. The convention runs through Saturday.

Conrad-Hoover American Legion Post Alexandria Robert Baker M. B. Clowe, Jr Ed Goss Grove Schlack W. R. Armel Turner Sencindiver Philip Fowle L. E. Hill Joseph Zuckerman Clowe State Committee On Foreign Relations Conrad Hoover Robert Pizzano Carl Campbell Roy Cahill William Sc

Congress Aims To End Session By Labor Day

Senator Myers said Congress plans a legislative shutdown by September 2 as leaders from both parties back a push to quit town before Labor Day. The move follows prior statements by Senate Republicans Wherry and Taft that major business should be wrapped up in the next two weeks.

Washington Congress Myers D-Pa Senate Wherry Nebraska Taft Ohio

City Playgrounds See High Attendance In July

Recreation officials report busy July despite rain with 1068 children and 432 adults at Rouss Park plus 362 new pool registrations. Programs include Thursday square and country dances at Douglas School and a Lions Shelter skating party for teens.

Myrtle Breckenridge Rouss Park Douglas School Lions Shelter Shorty Billmyer Douglas Playground Boy Scouts

Advice For Apple Growers In Roanoke Clinic

Virginia's 1950 apple crop is expected to reach 11.4 million bushels, up 33 percent. Prof. A H Teske of VPI says profits hinge on picking and handling as well as selling. About 60 Roanoke area growers attended a clinic with a fruit processor and marketing experts outlining a shift to higher processor payments.

Roanoke Virginia A. H. Teske VPI Horticulturist Roanoke Area Kenneth Robinson Winchester

Lions Yard Party Planned in Stephens City

The Stephens City Lions Club sets August 30 for its annual yard party at Stephens City School grounds starting at 5 p.m. Proceeds fund sight conservation with cake walk prizes and home baked cakes. rain date is August 31. The club also supports local eye clinic work and provides glasses to needy children.

Stephens City Lion’s Club Stephens City County Eye

Lions and Friends Picnic at Jordan Springs

Between 275 and 300 attendees from the Winchester Lions Club and families enjoyed fried chicken dinner with ice cream and cake at Jordan Springs. A softball game and square dance provided entertainment while Robert Jasper chaired the picnic committee.

Winchester Lion's Club Jordan Springs Springs Robert Jasper

Firemen Attend Valley Convention

Bernard Groves Jr led a delegation of Cumberland Valley volunteers to the 49th annual convention opening in Greencastle Pennsylvania. Local firemen planned to attend the parade, with committees named and talks scheduled by William Ecton Wade Thomas and Arthur Espey on prevention scrutiny and public safety.

Bernard Groves, Jr Ccal Winchester Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association Greencastle William C. Ecton, Sr Hagerstown Wade Thomas Charleston W. Va Arthur W. Espey Cardox Corp Philadelphia

Wounded Korean Girl Flown to Japan Against Rules

A young Korean girl aided five wounded Americans from the Second Division near Pohang air field before being wounded herself. She collapsed at a field dressing station as snipers chased them. The 35th Fighter Group flew her to a hospital in Japan, despite regulations.

Tokyo Japan Air Corps Army Pohang 35Th

Government to Maintain 1951 Farm Support At 90 Percent Parity

Washington reports the government will back grower prices at 90 percent parity for major crops in 1951. Brannan will keep supports high amid international tensions to encourage large harvests. Wheat, cotton, corn, rice, tobacco and peanuts slated for 90 percent parity with formal rates due after year start.

Washington Brannan

Church to Hold Homecoming at Reliance EUB Church

Reliance Evangelical United Brethren Church will celebrate its annual homecoming Sunday. The highlight is the dedication of a new activity wing with spaces for classes an assembly room and a kitchen. Bishop J B Showers will preside joined by Rev L P Tederick and other church leaders. Services start with Sunday School at 10 am.

Reliance Evangelical United Brehren Church J. B. Showers Evangelical United Brethren Church Harrisburg W. F. Shipe L. P. Tederick Floyd L. Falk Virginia EUB Church J. G. Gruver Martinsburg V.a

Woman Warns Of Creeping Republicanism In South

Mrs India Edwards vice chairman of the Democratic National Committee and director of its Woman's Division warned Southern party members against creeping Republicanism at a Birmingham banquet. She said the South can keep advancing with the Democratic Party or risk sliding into semi colonialism Republicans once sought to impose.

India Edwards Democratic National Committee Woman's Division

Committees OK Service Allowances For Enlisted Families

Senate Armed Services Committee and a House subcommittee approve provisions to add quarters allowances for privates and similar ranks across services. The plan would provide 85 to 125 dollars monthly for family support, with the service member contributing 40 dollars.

Washington Senate House Senate Armed Services Committee

Mechanic Injured While Working on Car at Local Shop

Dale Evans a mechanic at Diamond Cab Co was slightly injured when pinned under a car he was working on He had recently moved from Maysville West Virginia and lives on N Loudoun Street Officials say he was removing rear springs when the accident happened He was taken to Winchester Memorial Hospital by a Friendship ambulance and released after examination and X rays

Dale Evans Diamond Cab Co Evans Maysville W. Va N. Loudoun St Winchester Memorial Hospital

Robert Seely Dies in Arizona

Word has reached here that Robert Edward Seely 18 a former Winchester resident died July 24 in Phoe nix Arizona from a kidney ailment he suffered over five years He was a student at Phoenix College Breelys parents moved from Winchester to Arizona in 1943 Burial arrangements to be made in Arizona

Phoe- Arizona Robert Edward Seely Winchester

Permits Granted For New Dwellings

Three new dwellings costing a total of 15500 are planned in Frederick County. John and Dorothy Mullen of Middletown receive permits for a four room and a three room bungalow near Stephens City on Route 11. Denzil and Leary Bolen of Winchester Route 3 obtain a six room brick ranch with a block garage.

Frederick County Earl Bailey John Dorothy Mullen Middletown Stephens City Denzil Leary Bolen Winchester

Earl B Massie Dies at Residence

Earl B Massie 56 laborer died at 7 30 last night at his home on Marlboro Route near Winchester He was a son of the late Thomas B and Mary R Chapnan Massie Surviving are two sisters Mrs Bessie Boyd of Frederick County and Mrs Bruce Dicken of Keyser W Va and a number of nieces and nephews Services will be conducted at 4 p m Friday at the Jones Funeral Home followed by burial in Mt Hebron Cemetery Pallbearers were William Teets Carl Sirbaugh Fred Teets Janes Windle Leslie Ree and Clyde Allamong

Earl B. Massie Marlboro Winchester Thomas B Mary R. Chapnan Massie Bessie Boyd Frederick County Bruce Dicken Keyser W. Va Jones Mt. Hebron William Teets Carl Sirbaugh Fred Teets Janes Windle Leslie Ree Clyde Allamong

Church Board to Meet Tonight at Market St Methodist

The Board of Christian Education of Market St Methodist Church will hold its monthly meeting at 8 oclock tonight.

Board of Christian Education Market St. Methodist Church

Truck and Auto Collision At National and East Lane

An early yesterday crash at National Avenue and East Lane involved a tractor trailer and a 1950 Buick owned by Miss Helen Kakiis of 440 N Braddock St. James Henry Hayes of Staunton drove the truck. The collision caused $125 damage.

National Avenue East Lane Buick Helen Kakiis N. Braddock St James Henry Hayes Staunton

Artists to Sing at Zion Baptist Church August 25

Washington radio and concert artists of Boyce will sing at Zion Baptist Church on August 25 at 8 30 p m. The program is sponsored by Mrs Lillian P Morgan.

Boyce Sunset Harmonizers Washington Zion Baptist Church Lillian P. Morgan

Menhaden Used by Indians to Teach Fertilizer Use

The article notes that Indians showed the Pilgrims how to use menhaden fish as fertilizer, reflecting early agricultural practices and relations between tribes and settlers.

Brigham Young Dies After Decades as Mormon Leader

Brigham Young long served as leader of the Latter Day Saints church for over 30 years and died in Salt Lake City in 1877.

Brigham Young Sensore Latter-Day Saints Mormon Church Salt Lake City

How Your IQ 7 Answers Quiz On Page Four

Below are the answers to the quiz questions printed on Page 4. Items include a German-made automobile, The Merchant of Venice, right-side placement, a thousand, Soviet Russia, constitutional article, diving board error, Caesar, a two rider design, and William and Mary.

Merchant of Venice Soviet Russia United States High Diving Board William and Mary

Daily Crossword Clue Grid Challenge

Crossword clues list partial items with numbering and hints for across and down entries. The readable fragments include several wordplay prompts such as Java tree, old Testament abbr, firearm, finished, salt chemical, and river in Chinese.

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