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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1950

Page

2

Hospital Patients at Winchester Memorial Hospital

Newly admitted patients include Gary H. Strosnider son of Mr and Mrs Paul H Strosnider Route A1 Mrs Philip Wisecarver Marlboro Route Charles A Courtney son of Mr and Mrs James Courtney Route Mrs Charles McFarland Route Mrs Herman Sandy 516 Fairmont Ave Miss Mildred L Keller 201 Shawnee Ave Mary Anita Pennypacker bag s of Mr and Mrs John E Pennypacker Merrimans Lane and Winston Teets Stephens Mrs Aubrey Flynn Bluemont Brenda Lee daughter of Mr and Mrs as R Nalls Marshall Mrs Williams Price Front Royal Mrs James F Nicely Baltimore Md Mr and Mrs Norman Trenter Washington Og George F Seitz Kenwood Mrs George F Seitz Jr Washington Louise Elaine Ozimek daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Ozimek Shanks W Va Mrs Leonard W McDonald Delaplane

Herman Sandy Fairmont Ave Mildred L. Keller Shawnee Ave Mary Anita Pennypacker John E. Pennypacker Merriman’s Lane Winston Teets Stephens Aubrey Flynn Bluemont Brenda Lee As R. Nalls Marshall Williams Price Front Royal James F. Nicely Baltimore Norman Trenter Washington George F. Seitz Kenwood George F. Seitz, Jr Louise Elaine Ozimek Edward Ozimek Shanks W. Va Leonard W. McDonald Delaplane

Worship service heads joint class meeting in church

Mrs. Luther Shutts will lead the worship service for the joint Com rad and Margaret Collins Denny classes in Braddock Street Methodist Church auditorium at 9 45 a m tomorrow. Mrs F H Way will present the lesson.

Luther Shutts Comrad Margaret Collins Denny Braddock St. Methodist Church F. H. Way

Budapest university staff condemned over infant deaths

Budapest reporters denounced four imprisoned university employees after 10 babies died from contaminated vaccines and drug mishandling. Three doctors received up to five years, while prosecutors linked defendants to extremist ideologies amid public outcry.

Budapest Hungary Budapest University United States

Shift Attacks To the East Coast (Continued From Page 1)

American troops held Kumhwa after a week of fierce fighting and the Reds drew back beyond range of artillery. U N forces reported about 15 000 Communist troops in the southwest sector and 30 000 across the Chongno Road remained a threat. Frontline officers said three divisions and two North Korean divisions had been cut in half and the front was stabilizing despite the Communist superiority in numbers. Admiral Radford Superman optimism followed Kumhwa results as the week ended.

Sobuk Pusan U.S Kumhwa Don Huth Eighth Army Huth Whitehead Chongno Road MacArthur United Nations Arthur W. Radford Korea Pearl Harbor

North Korean losses and US artillery in Korean front

American forces reported heavy fighting with North Korea as 30 tanks were lost in a sector while US artillery backed UN infantry firing 70 000 rounds in the week. About 6 000 Communists stood at the Hyonpung bridgehead 14 miles from Taegu as air forces hit deep into Pyongyang territory and bridges and rail yards were bombed.

United Nations Naktong River Hyonpung Taegu U. 8 Vladivostok U.S. S.R Chongjin Sonjin Pyongyang Central Press

Rail unions and carriers avoid strikes as seizure ends

Army pressure and seizure end threat of strike as unions and railroad carriers resume normal operations. Negotiations may shift to new railroad negotiators while unions press for wage increases to equalize pay for yard and train service, seeking a 31 cent hourly rise for a 40 hour week, with changes to wage differentials between firemen engineers and others.

Community home proposal eyed for local care needs

Local residents urge a new type of home to serve about 125 people in the area. John W Burner of the State Department of Public Welfare cites four regional Homes in Manassas Waynesboro Chatham and Dublin each serving six to ten counties with 60 to 100 residents and some offering infirmary services. Costs run about 1.00 to 1.50 per day per person with pro ration among counties and populations.

John W Burner State Department of Public Welfare Manassas Waynesboro Chatham Dublin Burner James A. Payne Front Royal Rockinghan Warren Winchester

U S Faces Dilemma Over Chinese Army in Korea

The article outlines emergency choices if Chinese forces push into Korea or threaten Manchuria bases. It notes potential air attacks on Manchuria and the risk of broad military and diplomatic consequences, with Navy Secretary Matthews signaling possible policy shifts toward preemptive action for peace.

Mies North Korea Manchuria U. S China Korea Francis P. Matthews Truman Boston Matthews

Virginia breeders pledge cattle to ARBA program

The Virginia Artificial Breeders Association in Rocky Mount lists 29 bulls valued from 1500 to 4500 dollars and notes daily semen collection excluding Sundays. Frederick County dairy producers pledge numerous cows, including Kemeny, Blanford, Lamp, Gore, Thompson, Burkholder, Grim, Snapp, Good, Conner, Dailey, White, Carbaugh, Stickley, Fort Collier Farm, Snapp, and Hannum. Clarke County participants include Hardesty, Jones, Kackley, Lewis, Lee, Reardon Jr., and Thompson.

Virginia Artificial Breeders Assn., Inc Rocky Mount Frederick County C. M. Kemeny H. A. Blanford Henkel Lamp Fred Gore A. F. Thompson Brownie Burkholder D. M. Grim R. J. Snapp J. N. Good Austin Conner Lester Dailey L. F. White Julian Carbaugh Robert K. Stickley Fort Collier Farm Alfred Snapp Brisco Snapp Marl Hannum Clarke County John O. Hardesty Thomas Jones Denzil Kackley Charles Lewis Ed Lee James Reardon Jr Albert A. Thompson

Valley Directors Announce Advertising Expenditures

Local directors including Lakerg and Harry Byrd Jr. Tom Baldridge Eugene Branch and William Battaile plan funds for billboard newspaper magazine and book match advertising plus folders and maps.

Lakerg Harry Byrd Jr Tom Baldridge Eugene Branch William Battaile

Ritter to Build Four More Houses on Bellview Avenue

Building permits issued to Clinton L. Ritter authorize four additional houses on Bellview Avenue, bringing his total new dwellings in the Winchester area since January 1 to 21. The latest proposals include two five room brick houses at nine thousand dollars each and two five room frame houses at eight thousand dollars each. He also has a permit for a twenty two thousand dollar two story nine room brick home for his own occupancy on Route 11 near Kernstown. Over five years, Ritter has built fifty two houses in the Winchester area plus numerous repairs and renovations.

Clinton L. Ritter Bellview Avenue Valley Avenue Ritter Kernstown Winchester

Bly Attends Jaycee Conference in Petersburg

Shirley O. Bly, former president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, attends the Virginia State Jaycee Quarterly Work Conference in Petersburg. The event emphasizes Americanism and opposing forces threatening democratic principles, with 1951 project resolutions drafted and to be presented to the board later.

Shirley O. Bly Junior Chamber of Commerce Virginia State Junior Chamber of Commerce Petersburg Jaycees Board of Directors Robert N. Hurt Roanoke John H. Temple

Fire Company Parades Spotlight Regional Float Contest

The list details multiple fire companies and auxiliary units in a multi division parade lineup. Division 1 includes Wardensville High School band and several Warrenton Winchester Berryville Strasburg and Strasburg Women’s Auxiliary units. Division 2 features Winchester’s Rouss Drum and Bugle Corps Mt Jackson Round Hill and related units. Division 3 lists New Market Toms Brook Stephens City Woodstock Luray Timberville fire companies and auxiliaries. Division 4 highlights Middletown Dry Cleaners Float and Kline’s Nursing Home Float among others.

Wardensville W. Va Capon Valley Warrenton Fire Co Winchester South End Berryville Strasburg Fire Co Mt. Jackson Fire Co Round Hill Fire Company New Market Fire Co Toms Brook Fire Co Stephens City Fire Co Woodstock Fire Co Luray Fire Co Timberville Fire Co Women’s Auxiliary Middletown Dry Cleaners Kline’s Nursing Home

John W. Eaton Awarded Purple Heart for Korea Wounds

Cpl. John W. Eaton nephew of Mrs. Pearl Mae Miller of 311 Kerr Street was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action near Pochong Korea. He serves with the First Cavalry Division after a prior stint with the 8th Regiment in Japan during occupation duties. He was wounded July 29 while performing his assigned duties.

Cpl John W. Eaton Pearl Mae Miller Kerr Street Pochong Korea Cpl. Eaton 8Th Japan

Corn and Agronomy Groups to Meet

The Corn Club and Agronomy committee will meet at 8 p.m. next Friday in the County Agent I. Fred Stine’s office. They will finalize plans to measure dent corn, select a farmer to run a demonstration on the Atlantic Winter Out, and set the September 13 Corn Hybrid and Pasture Field Day schedule. A Pasture Club organization for 1951 will also be discussed.

Corn Club and Agronomy Committee I. Fred Stine Atlantic Stine

Grimes Social Notes Highlight Regional Visits

Visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Brook Taylor last Sunday included Mr and Mrs John Hubbard of Winchester and Miss Mary Fisher of Red Bud. Local and regional engagements, travel to Richmond Hershey Pa Browns Cabin West Virginia and Opequon area events are listed with names and towns amid a note of a favorable rain.

N. C. Hensell Grimes Brook Taylor John Hubbard Winchester Mary Fisher Red Bud Harry Ridgeway New James Wood High School Harry Leight Walter Brown Elmer Snarr Lebanon Church Thomas W. Russell Robert Clevenger Jane Clevenger Richmond John W. Sibert Pifer Middleway W. Va Harry Mason Valley View Brooke Taylor Herbert Browns Cabins Opequon West Virginia James Taylor Hershey Jonah Good F. I. McClure John Hubbard Winchester Ab Hannan Baltimore

Frederick County Sales Directory Listings

Sales directory entries list public auctions with dates and locations. Thomas L. Clarke at Pyletown and 1 mile north of Boyce conducts personal property including antiques on Sept 2 at 1 pm. Estate of Joseph C. Miler on Sept 9 at noon at Frederick County Court House. John W. Costello on Sept 16 at 11 am at the court house with real estate on Indian Hollow Road and 315 E Piccadilly Winchester. Herbert S. Larrick trustee on Sept 15 at noon with estate off Front Royal at the Frederick County Court House.

Thomas L. Clarke Boyce Pyletown Joseph C. Miler Frederick County Court House Indian Hollow Road John W. Costello Heal E. Piccadilly St Winchester Herbert S

How's Your IQ Answers Quiz From Page 1

Correct responses to the Page 1 quiz are listed. items include the date Thirty years after publication effective August 26 1920 and answers such as an undefended city William Shakespeare and Corpse. The text mentions a propagandist for Nazi Germany using a pseudonym.

William Shakespeare

Unclear OCR fragment listing historical topics and names

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Germany in World War I Henry W Longfellow and a supposed title The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World plus a line about solidified carbon dioxide gas.

Henry W. Longfellow

Estimates of men in Soviet forced labor camps

According to Department of States authorities, best estimates of men now living in Soviet forced labor camps range from 10,000,000 to 30,000,000.

Department of States

Crossword Clue Solve Card with Downs

Gaze opens with a mouthed look and verbal shield for male descendant. Tricks and Emmet point to clues while Mandarin tea appears and depart signals end as the puzzle advances.

Emmet Depart

Also Mentioned on This Page

Middletown Betty Kline Grubbs Louise Mowery Helen Shull Laurel Muntzing Doris Wright Winchester Memorial Hospital Gary H. Strosnider Paul H. Strosnider Philip Wisecarver Marlboro Charles A. Courtney James Courtney Charles McFarland Order of the Golden Rule Bale Vehrencamp Mt. Jackson Virginia Armstrong John W. Rosenberger & Co., Inc Braddock St J. R. Alexander Jr N. Loudoun Bt Via Pivosrox Bly Jaycee Conference C. J. Brumback & Sons N. Cameron St Purple Heart Grimes Sheriff’s Sale Valley Service Station Inc Ralph Rinard Rinard York Avenue Robert L. Dehaven Coleman Dunn Tilley I. Q Ratiio Rmany Animal Glaize & Bro Chapman Motor CO B. F. Goodrich Store W. Boscawen St Hill Eedous Heatwole Motor CO N. Braddock St Henkel M. Lamp N. Cameron 8&T Rt. 11 Tommy D. Lockhart Loudoun St Omp Stephens City Sanitary “Hearie Co Winchester Television Corp Loudoun Northern Virginia Power Company County Court House Fairmont Avenue Grover C. Helsley W. E. Edwards Dee Daily Crossword A Royal Park Helps Luzon Wicked Keen Israel Constellation Tee Barr’s Orchard & Farm Supply N. Cameron & Phone
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