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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1950

Page

2

Probers Target Chicago Crime and Capone Links

Senate probe led by Kefauver unit in Chicago hunts individuals and companies tied to crime. Associate counsel George S. Robinson says subpoenas issued to about 35 corporations and individuals, focusing on a wire service network moving race news nationwide. Hearings may follow records demand. previous inquiries covered Washington to Kansas City. Watermelon usage noted in Middle East reference.

Chicago Senate Georges Robinson Kefauvey D-Tenn Crme Old Capone Commission Old Capone Gang Race Jwire Race News Washington Miami St. ‘Louis Kansas City

HADACOL Promises Energy Boost From Vitamin Rich Formula

An old world note encourages readers to try HADACOL for low appetite and low energy. User testimonials claim improved appetite and vitality after taking HADACOL, which is described as supplying vitamins B-1 B-2 niacin iron calcium manganese in a liquid form for quick absorption.

Les Boyd H Shoe Co St. Louis ACOL

Congress Agrees on Control Power For President Truman

Washington Congress moves to grant President Truman power to set price ceilings and wage controls with conditions. A conference compromise ties price limits to wage restrictions per material. Maybank expects quick ironing out of minor issues and a Friday move to enactment. Truman plans a fireside address outlining sacrifices at home for Korea and notes on defense and policy.

Congress Truman John Chadwick Washington Senate House Maybank D-Sc White House

School Bus Routes Planned For James Woog School Pupils

Routes 522 and 600 from Gainesboro to Hayfield then Route 50 to Winchester will carry pupils. Davis bus replaces Charley Franks on Gore to Rock Enon run with loading at 7 20 a m and back by 7 40 a m. Franks bus leaves Gore at 7 30 a m for Wardensville Route 50 then Gore to serve elementary pupils. Sager bus mirrors last year with high school transfers to county bus driven by Heishman at Nail's Service Station. Heishman bus departs Mountain Falls earlier to Gore then to James Wood, taking high school students Franks delivers in Gore. Fisher bus at Gravel Springs runs as last term Ayler to release remaining routes tomorrow.

James Woog Gainesboro Hayfield Winchester Gore Davis Charley Franks Rock Enon James Wood Round Hill Frank Wardensville Franks Sager Harry Heishman Nail’s Mountain Falls Fisher Gravel Springs Ayler

Sheriff Sale Notice at Farmers Livestock Exchange

By levy on a writ of fi fa in Frederick County I offer for sale at public auction at the Farmers Livestock Exchange on U S Route 50 west of Winchester Virginia Monday September 11 1950 at 1 P M Guernsey he terms of sale cash Robert L DeHaven Sheriff H Bartlett Auct

County of Frederick Frank Costello Farmers Livestock Exchange, Inc Winchester Virginia la P. m Guernsey Robert L. DeHaven

Nominations to West Point and Annapolis Are Made

Senator Byrd announced nominations for the July 1 1951 session to the Naval Academy and West Point. Principals named include David W. Oliver Roanoke and Richard L. Stilwell Luray for the Naval Academy and David Drew Gilpatrick McLean for West Point. Alternates and ranking listed for both academies accompany the subjects of the competitive examination.

Washington West Point Annapolis Byrd D-Va Naval Academy David W. Oliver Roanoke Richard L. Stilwell Luray David Drew Gilpatrick McLean Robert M. Morrison Arlington W. F. Bane, Jr Phoebus H. E. Fridley Covington William E. White Petersburg Philip P. Janosik Hopewell B. J. Tullington Robert E. Bradford Blacksburg William C. Carey Buckroe Beach Landon Spilman Haymarket

Passenger Train And Truck Collision In Ohio Kills Two

A Pennsylvania passenger train collided with a tractor trailer 10 miles northeast of Lebanon Ohio. The State Highway Patrol reports the truck driver and his assistant were killed and six sleeping cars derailed. The Cincinnati Limited traveling from New York to Cincinnati was struck by the trailer. The front portion of the train continued to Cincinnati.

Lebanon, O Pennsylvania Here State Highway Patrol Cincinnati Limited New York Cincinnati

UN Forces Lash Back At the Reds In Battle Line Shift

UN troops reinforce American and South Korean positions as 110000 to 120000 Reds stand on the line with 30000 new recruits possibly joining. Pohang, Taegu, and Taegu east wing facing threat as 15th division moves toward Kusan amid heavy air and sea bombardment.

Sions United Nations Pohang Taegu Pusan 15Th MacArthur Kusan Uihung

Major Leagues Baseball Scores and Standings Snapshot

Baseball standings and results from the National and American leagues. Details include team records, games behind, and recent results with scores such as Philadelphia defeating St Louis 5 to 3 and Chicago beating New York 10 to 2. Upcoming games list Brooklyn at Chicago and New York at Pittsburgh among others.

Philadelphia Brooklyn Boston St. Louis New York Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburgh Detroit Cleveland Washington St. Louis Pier

Recreation Center Discussed by Group

Middletown citizens met to plan an outdoor recreation center for the community. David K. Muntzing was named acting chairman and September 8 was set to establish a permanent organization. All Middletown baseball members and interested residents are urged to attend next week's meeting at the Fire Hall. Plans include a combined baseball field and playground with tennis and badminton courts and playground equipment for children.

Middletown David K. Muntzing

UN Debate Halts as Malik Promises Meetings on Formosa Rift

UN president Malik plans as many meetings next week as council members agree. A 12 page North Korean memo accuses the U S Air Force of new bomb attacks. Warren Austin backs a Formosa inquiry while China’s Peiping charges U S aggression.

Council Malik U. S Warren Austin Lake Success Formosa U. N. Con U. N Chou En-lai Peiping United States Truman U.S. Seventh Fleet

Police Check For Tag Violators In Winchester

Winchester police conduct final check for residents lacking city auto tags. They verify names from the Commissioner of Revenue Taylor Barr office against 3,627 tags already issued.

Winchester Office of Commissioner of Revenue Taylor Barr

Residents Pay Their Tax Bills in Winchester 1950 Time

Winchester citizens rapidly settle 1950 tax bills with receipts at the City Treasurer’s office rising over $400 daily. Real estate, personal property and state income taxes are being prepared for names starting with E after A through D were mailed. The note references the word typhoon from the Chinese tai fung meaning great wind.

Winchester Zelna Hyatt

Local Sales Directory Listings and Times

September 2 1 p.m. Thomas L Clarke sale one mile north of Boyce Pyletown includes personal property and antiques. September 9 noon estate of Joseph C Miler real estate on Indian Hollow Road at Frederick County Court House. September 16 11 a.m. John W Costello front of Frederick County Court House Heal estate at 315 East Piccadilly Winchester. September 15 noon Herbert S Larrick Trustee estate off Front Royal Road front of 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. Larrick Front Royal Road

Mt. Carmel Church Picnic Planned in Washington

The Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Sunday School schedules a picnic and sightseeing tour in Washington. Members and friends will meet at the church and depart at 8 a.m. For details contact Rev. C. M. Comer or William Brown.

Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Washington C. M. Comer William Brown

Rosa Gaither Weds Berkeley Turner

Miss Rosa Elizabeth Gaither daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Gaither and Berkeley Turner of Middleburg were married August 23 in a ceremony at the home of Dr and Mrs J B Carroll on S Kent St. Dr Carroll officiated. Miss Margaretta Gaither was maid of honor and G Garner Turner was best man. The couple will reside in Middleburg.

Rosa Elizabeth Gaither Arthur Gaither Berkeley Turner Middleburg J. 8. Carrol S. Kent St Carroll Margaretta Gaither G. Garner Turner Middieburg

How's Your I Q Answers Quiz Page Solutions

Answers to page four quiz: 1 False Cassino in the card game 2 Captain 3 The oak tree stood behind the house 4 No 6 No 5 Rosalind Russell 7 The mother of George Washington 8 Evergreen 9 True 10 Cordell Hull.

Cassino Rosalind Russell George Washington Evergreen True Cordell Hull

Toward the Lee and Evening Poem Notes

A compact note on two poems titled Toward the Lee and Evening by a poet with wind instrument imagery. The fragmentary OCR hints at maritime calm and dusk motifs, tying the instrument’s timbre to the shore. The piece reflects quiet reflection and nature’s rhythms.

Mayflower's Atlantic crossings after Plymouth voyage

The Mayflower stayed in Plymouth harbor until April 1621 serving as home and hospital ship. It then returned to England and apparently continued making Atlantic crossings for many years.

Atlantic Ocean Plymouth Harbor England

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