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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1949

Page

3

Senators Jubilant Over Huge Slash in Military Money Bill

Economyminded senators applauded a 1400 million cut in defense funds the biggest reduction in any one bill. Elmer Thomas led the push through the Senate as $1118 million was trimmed from Army Navy and Air Force outlays and a $275 million cut from stockpiling funds. Mahon protested the air force cut while stressing a 58 group air force.

Washington Elmer Thomas D-Okla Senate House Air Force McClellan D-Ark Truman Congress Douglas D-Ill Appropriations Committee Rep. Mahon D-Tex Mahon United States

Japanese Student to Attend Rally With Rev Bailey

Arthur A. Hirata an American born Japanese student at Duke University will accompany Rev A P Bailey from Norfolk to Winchester late today for Youth Activities Week address by Dr Bailey Hirata son of Toyohiko Kagawa's personal physician is nearing his MD and plans graduate work in medical research

Arthur A. Hirata Duke University A. P. Bailey Norfolk Winchester Bailey Toyohiko Kagawa Hirata Japan

Stine reports booming experiment work in Frederick County

Stine returned to Winchester after attending the Virginia extension conference at Blacksburg and reported that livestock and horticultural projects at the Frederick County experiment station are booming. He was elected vice-president of the Virginia County Agent's Association. attendees included Clarke County agent J W Olcott and Miss Aenes Shirley among others.

Virginia Stine VPI John R. Hutcheson VPI Educational Foundation Middleburg Paul Mellon Upperville H. C. Ramsower The Ohio Agricultural Extension Service Ramsower Oho

New York Seeks L Gottsammer on Charge of Rape

Winchester officials were told Ludolph Gottsammer 23 a Brookmeade Farm Upperville race horse exercise boy is wanted by Nassau County N Y police for rape and third degree assault. He gave Brooklyn as his home when arrested August 4 on a county woman’s complaint.

Winchester Ludolph Gottsammer Nassau County N. Y C. A. Seale New York Gottsammer Brookmead Upperville Brooklyn

Griffith, M'Neil And Leva Nominated To Defense Posts

President Truman nominated Paul H. Griffith Marx Leva and Wilfred J McNeil as assistant secretaries of defense and sent their names to the Senate for confirmation Griffith a Uniontown Pennsylvania native 52 a World War veteran and aide to Secretary Johnson McNeil a Boone Iowa native 48 Leva a Selma Alabama native 34

Washington Truman Paul H. Griffith Marx Leva Wilfred J. McNeil Defense Senate Griffith Johnson American Legion Uniontwon McNeil Boone Iowa Leva Selma Ala

Atomic researchers face health safeguards around piles

Scientists working on atomic research must be protected from radiation hazards. Strong shielding of concrete and metals is built around the atomic piles to absorb harmful radiations and protect health.

Sadie Robinson Stephens City Dies at 71

Sadie Robinson 71 of Stephens City died at 8 30 a m at her home. She was a daughter of the late Robert A and Elton Washington Robinson of Stephens City. Survived by son Clarence Robinson granddaughter Vivian Robinson and great grandson Joseph Robinson all of Stephens City. Funeral services Monday with cortege meeting at 2 p m at the home and proceeding to Orrick Chapel for 230 service. Rev Julius S Carroll officiating. Interment Locust Grove Cemetery.

Sadie Robinson Stephens City Robert A Elton Washington Robinson Orrick Chapel Clarence Robinson Vivian Robinson Joseph Robinson Julius S. Carroll John Mann Methodist Church Locust Grove Cemetery

Governors Attend Camp National Guardsmen Parade

The Maryland Virginia National Guard 29th division held a Governor's Day review at Indiantown Gap with Governors Duff Lane and Tuck in attendance. Lt. Col. Robert C. Kimberly reported the troops’ health as very good with a daily sick call rate well below comparable encampments. Battery A Pikesville fired a 19 gun salute to the governors.

Indiantown Gap Maryland-Virginia National Guard Pennsylvania Maryland Virginia William M. Tuck William Preston Lane James H. Duff Pikesville 110Th ‘Field Artillery Batelien Robert C. Kimberly Catonsville National Guard

Baker DeHaven To Attend Meeting

Frederick County Sheriff Robert DeHaven and Winchester city sergeant Gibson G. Baker plan to attend the Virginia State Sheriffs and City Sergeants Association convention opening Monday at Roanoke. Fractional currency was issued from 1862 to 1876 inclusive with values from 3 to 50 cents across five general issues.

Frederick County Robert DeHaven Gibson G. Baker Winchester Virginia Roanoke

Sunday church services and leaders listing Braddock area

A dense timetable lists church services across Braddock street congregations with pastors such as Rev. William Archer Wright Rev. Purnell Bailey and Dr S Flickinger. It notes church schools supts sermon times nursery youth activities and various midweek meetings across multiple denominations.

Braddock St. Methodist William Archer Wright John J Hawse Taylor Simpson Purnell Bailey Golden Rule Sunshine Club H. S. Barr

Men's Bible Classes Gather at 9 45 A M Tomorrow

Grace Lutheran, First Evangelical United Brethren, Market St Methodist, and other churches announce 9 45 a m tomorrow Bible classes. The Braddock St. Methodist group meets jointly with Comrade and Margaret Collins Denny classes at 9 45 with Mrs D P Spring leading worship and Emma Ridgeway presenting the lesson.

First Evangelical Unitee Brethren Carl W._ Hisser Church Council Christian Education Board E*eees Grace Lutheran Church First Evangelical United Brethren Church Hoover-Korn Market St. Methodist Church Margaret Collins Denny Braddock St. Methodist Church D. P. Spring Emma Ridgeway

Shaffer Purchases Wisconsin Holsteins

J. J. Foster of Warren County High School aided Harvey Shaffer in buying four carloads of high-grade purebred Holstein cattle in Wisconsin. A young herd sire was also purchased for Billy Bierer near Winchester. Front Royal FFA expects profit from these foundation dairy calves.

J. J. Foster Warren County High School Front Royal Harvey Shaffer Warren County Wisconsin Billy Bierer Winichester FFA WCHS

Ramey Rites For Miss Lillie E Ramey In Charles Town

Funeral services for Miss Lillie E Ramey 80 will be at 11 a m Monday from the late home in Charles Town West Virginia with interment at Edgehill cemetery. She died Thursday night in Charles Town hospital. Born in Jefferson County she was a daughter of the late William arter and Ellen Lloyd Ramey. Survivors include two sisters Mrs Zben P Trussell and Miss Laura Ramey of Charles Town area and numerous nieces and nephews.

Lillie “E. Ramey Charles Town W. Va Edgehill Cemetery Miss Ramey Charles Town Hospital Jefferson County William Arter Ellen Lloyd Ramey Zben P. Trussell Laura Ramey

Extension Service Workers Honored in Virginia Ceremony

Thirty-eight members of the Virginia Agricultural Extension Service Staff including D. M. Cloud of Front Royal received special recognition yesterday at Blacksburg during the extension workers conference. The Alpha Gamma chapter of Epsilon Sigma Phi presented certificates for 25 years of service, with G. H. Clark of Luray, retiring chief, making the presentation.

Virginia Agricultural Extension Service D. M. Cloud Front Royal Blacksburg Alpha Gamma Chapter Epsilon Sigma Phi G. H. Clark Luray

Keller Named Chief at Woodstock Police

John Keller is appointed chief of police in Woodstock succeeding Garland Weaver who becomes deputy sheriff in Shenandoah county.

John Keller Woodstock Garland Weaver Shenandoah County

Woodstock Plant Canning Peaches

Woodstock canning company processes about 800 bushels of peaches daily and employs 100 workers, according to Supt. John Shaffer.

Woodstock Canning Company John Shaffer

Robbers Seek News Attention After Farm Bureau Store Break-In

State Police report a break-in at the Farm Bureau store in Stephens City. Thieves failed to open the safe and left a note urging coverage, while Elmer Shiley said nothing appears stolen at this time.

Farm Bureau Coina’ Seale Stephens City Elmer Shiley Mahaeay

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Vincent Young Eugene Young Little Vincent Knowland Rcalif Grove’s J. W. Grove Furniture CO S. Loudoun St L. Gottsammer Cedric Worth Navy Dan Kimball Armed Services Committee Worth International National Guardsmen Vesper Services Winchester Ministerial Association Friends’ Meeting House Piccadilly St Fairmont Ave Arthur Brown Berryville Baptist Church Market ST. Methodist Choir Christ Episcopal Charles N Tyndell Congregational Christian Robert A. Whitten Bible School Christian Science Cork St Christ Jesus First Baptist EH. T. Clark First Brethren Berryville Ave Paul E. Dick Richard Sudduth Supt A & YF Amnim Grace’ Lutheran William E. Eisenberg Highland Ave John Mann Methodist Julius Carroll, DD Minister Church School Addie C. Davis Market St Montague Avenue Methodist Church B. W Coe Don Weber A. m Mt. Carmel Sacred Heart Catholic Julian Bullock South Braddock St St. Paul Ame L. A. Strand F. Martin Winchester Presbyterian Ronald Wilson Stewart Bell Jr Campbell Wallace Wed Workers Pgm Men’s Bible Class McFaden Presbyterian Church Shaffer Wisconsin Holsteins Extension Service Keller Everbody Thriftmaster Loudoun St WINC Shenandoah Valley National Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Kernstown Lyle J. Fries Ted Velecion Winchester’s Shopping Center
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