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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1946
Page
5
E M Punk chairman of the AAA committee reports a spot check by Federal Crop Insurance staff in Virginia finding the average 1946 wheat loss claim of 61 bushels. Frost and winter kill caused most losses. insured growers are protected against drought flood hail wind fire insects and plant disease.
Two youths Bobby Orndorff and Donald Good brought a twelve legged worm to the Big Editor seeking its name. They were told it might be a doodlebug or a jitterbug while a visitor Frank Carlisle offered a jar of praying mantis.
Funeral services for Nathaniel Cook who died Sunday morning will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock from Mt. Carmel Baptist Church with Rev. A. T. Gaskins officiating. Pallbearers are nephews Irvin Dixon Clark Dixon George Cook Joseph Cook John B. Cook and Boyd Cook. The body lies at the home of his sister Mrs. Fannie Williams 28 East Pall Mall Street after 6 p.m. Tuesday. No viewing at the church. Interment will be in Orrick Cemetery.
The Star promotes Moroline petroleum jelly as a soothing dressing for minor burns cuts and skin irritations. It claims both quantity and quality in a large jar with multiple correspondents noted.
In Lower Manhattan two ex-convicts were shot by occupants of a big black Vito Grecco, 30, killed by eight shots and Rosario Amico, 27, wounded thrice near death. Police said both had criminal records and questioned 20 acquaintances about their attempts to muscle in on floating dice games.
Eight defendants from Czarist and White Russian ranks face charges of armed struggle against the Soviet Union espionage and terrorism in a four day trial. Semenov described White Russian service and links to Kolchak and Japanese support. The proceeding unfolds in a packed Military Collegium court with guards and senior generals present.
A compact crossword item listing across clues with mixed entries and partial phrases. Includes biblical names with twists such as Eldest son of Noah and Jacob related references, plus various short definitions and general terms.
Frederick County Realty Transfers list multiple deeds including Llewellyn Jackson to Robert Clinton DeWitt for land and improvements 3 12 miles east of Winchester on the Winchester Berryville road. Hattie C. Huyett to Charles F. Carter Lot 6 on the Winchester Martinsburg Pike about 8 miles north. Louise Medley to Kate E. Storm a 150 acre tract west of Winchester on Hogue Creek and a 62 acre Stonewall District parcel. Ora M. Fleck to Arlie H. Triplett a 1 acre Gore area lot. Herbert S. Larrick to Kenneth S. Headley a 3 4 acre Middletown lot on Church Street. James R. Royston to Cletus Leon Garmong two parcel lots on Front Royal Highway and two acres behind Punkhouser lots. Larrick Special Co. to C. W. Keeler two Middletown blocks. John W. Harper to Ethelyn Riggleman a tract about 5 miles west of Winchester.
A series of real estate deals near Winchester Virginia includes numerous parcels in Gainesboro District and along U S 50 and the Northwestern Grade. Notable transfers note buyers such as Don ald L. Thomas and Warren D. art, with prices up to 50 acres valued under 50 dollars and totals around 26 125 dollars.
The American Federation of Labor has about seven million members, while the Congress of Industrial Organizations is around six million. The figures reflect the combined strength of the two bodies during the era of their affiliation discussions.
Major League owners met with Commissioner Chandler to study proposed player contracts. A minimum salary of 5000, a pension fund, and spring training expenses were among reforms discussed as the World Series schedule was finalized with games to start Oct 2 in a National League city and alternate between league venues.
Dr Scholz a UNRRA scholar from Czechoslovakia visited Winchester to study fruit and vegetable handling and storage. He noted wartime losses of about three million people and cold winters 1929 and 1940 that killed many trees. He praised local equipment and current dwarf tree planting efforts to speed production.
The Frederick County Selective Service office reminds veterans that a certified discharge copy filed with the city or county clerk suffices for terminal leave pay applications. Either the certified copy or a photostatic copy must accompany each application.
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