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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1947
Page
2
John Henry Meyers aged 63 died at 11 a m today at his Stephens on home after a long illness. He was the son of the late David F and Alice L Forney Meyers of Stephen son and Pennsylvania. Surviving are two sisters Mrs Elizabeth Cave of Stephens and Mrs Annie B Snapp of wn plus several nieces and nephews. Body at Jones funeral home.
The bank notes the death of Vice President E Linden Humston who served since 1906. The board expresses loss and faith, praises his faithfulness earnestness and genial manner, and presents a memorial copy to his family. A copy will be sent to the Winchester Evening Star for publication.
Auction notices show events from August 21 to August 30 with locations in Rock on U S 50 Winchester Capon Capon Virginia and Toms Brook noting cattle sheep hogs farm implements hay antiques furniture and household goods. Dates include August 22 10 am August 23 10 am and August 30 10 am with addresses and estate names such as W D Dailey Heitlller Estate Ma and Newton W Toms Brook.
Senator Pepper of Florida decries isolationist rhetoric in Congress and among Propaganda groups. He says the Republican Congress shapes anti liberal, anti internationalist policy and calls the Marshall Plan too narrow, urging broader aid including nations like Russia.
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Four clocks and several watches keep the household informed about time. Each timepiece has its own personality even when set to the same radio signal. The piece draws a parallel to how individuals share core ideals yet express them uniquely in life.
Joseph Roeder died yesterday in Brunswick Maryland after a lengthy illness. He was married to the former Miss Mary Braithwaite of this city. Rites are set for 2 p m tomorrow at his late home with interment in Brunswick. He was the brother in law of Mrs. T P Trenary and Clarence are of 214 N Braddock
Batavia reports Indonesian Republican forces broke into Pamekasan on Madoera and were driven out after sharp street fighting. Dutch casualties total 13 killed and 22 wounded in today battles marked by renewed hostilities in Java and Sumatra. The Republic said it accepted a last chance offer of U S good offices but would still meet UN security council decisions.
A 24-ounce baby girl named Joan Frances Vincent, born to Mrs Veronica Vincent in Philadelphia, arrived at Children’s Hospital shortly after birth and was placed in an incubator. Doctors said such small infants typically have only a slim chance but reported she was doing reasonably well.
Richmond reports Virginia counties rank highly in farm output. Frederick County is the fifth largest apple producer, with Rockingham sixth in chickens, tenth in turkeys, Southampton tenth in peanuts, and Pittsylvania ninth in tobacco acreage and production.
Committee heads for the Scout circus to be held this fall meet at 7 30 p m tonight at the Virginia Woolen Co warehouse on Papermill Road. Henry T Hardenburg directs the program and outlines plans for the circus council meeting on Aug 27. H B McCormac Jr presides as general chairman with leaders Ripley Walker Bill Battaile Chester Hobert Dr Leon Slavin Curtis Fray Bob Dechart and Mrs William Lawrence among attendees. Scouts from nine county Shenandoah area will join the two day circus sponsored by the council and Lions clubs.
The Municipal Band holds a rehearsal and business meeting at 8 p.m. today in Rouss hall with refreshments. Talks cover engagements for the annual band picnic scheduled next Sunday at Willow Lake pool.
I Creedle of Standar Oil Co. of New Jersey in Winchester states there has been no price increase in recent weeks and the hold the line policy on prices remains in effect.
A B 17 with eight crew and five passengers ran out of fuel in rough seas en route to Washington. Only three survivors were found while five bodies were recovered with a sixth missing, among them Ambassador Atcheson. Survivors described the dive as the plane splashed down and Atcheson smiled quietly. Several rescued officers from Allied headquarters shared injuries. Navy and army officials identified some passengers and crew while others remained unnamed. An unofficial Stars and Stripes report noted additional losses including Col. Russell and Capt. Boyer.
Handley football practice will not begin until September 1 per an announcement by Coach Maddox. Equipment will be issued the week of August 25 after 6 p.m. District 5 schools were told by the State Athletic Association that practices cannot start before September.
Leonard Leroy Himelright ten year old son of Leonard Himelright drowned Sunday afternoon at Minebankford Cedar Creek while playing with other children. He was taken to a Strasburg physician but died after hours of artificial respiration. He is among five Virginia drownings that weekend. Himelright lived with his grandmother in Oranda. his mother is deceased.
Virginia Beach August 18. GOP State Chairman Robert H Woods of Pearisburg promotes an affirmative platform to make Virginia a two party state by 1948. He criticizes a reported twelve million dollar state surplus, cites needs for tubercular patients at Cataba sanitarium, demands adequate teacher salaries of at least 2400 annually and a proposed constitutional revision.
In New York at La Guardia Field the British Chancellor’s aide pledged explanations for postwar coal failures and rapid dollar usage tied to a loan. He said Britain would curb expenditures and push exports to earn foreign exchange, while American sentiment would be sought on modifying loan clauses without major policy shifts.
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