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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1945

Page

2

Army Navy clash headlines final grid season finish

Army and Navy meet in the national championship clash at Philadelphia's Municipal Stadium with 102,000 expected. USC and UCLA vie for Rose Bowl berth while multiple southern teams chase Orange Bowl spots and other conference titles across the nation.

Murray Rose NEW York Army Navy Kent Truman Philadia Earl Blaik West Point Tennessee Louisiana State Miami Holy Cross Miami Hurricanes Auburn Georgia Georgia Tech Frr Atlanta Tulane New Orleans Vanderbilt Knoxville Alabama Oye State Tuscaloosa Virginia North Carolina Clemson Wake Forest Maryland South Carolina Yale Harvard Texas Texas A Notre Dame Pacific Cast St. Mary’s Calia Oregon

Hurley Calls for Congress Hearing on Foreign Policy

Hurley says he is ready to appear at any hearing afforded by Congress. He argues the public is entitled to basic information to form intelligent opinions on American foreign policy.

Congress

Labor Conference Sees Split Over Arbitration Role

The conference ended with a division on collective bargaining and contract observance, management duties, and jurisdiction disputes. It agreed arbitration should settle grievances under current contracts and called strengthening conciliation services with a labor management advisory committee.

Card of Thanks for Harry Racey

The Racey Family expresses gratitude for the kind tributes and use of cars following the death of our husband and father Harry Racey.

Harry Racey Racey

Richard Eddy Buys Share In Family Funeral Firm

Miss Lucy F Kurtz owner of George W Kurtz funeral and retail furniture business sells one third interest to her nephew Richard K Eddy for an undisclosed amount. The firm founded by Captain George W Kurtz in 1868 remains under the Kurtz name with Arthur N Ritter in charge of the funeral department. Eddy, a former employee from 1936 to 1942, recently discharged from the Coast Guard, becomes part owner.

Lucy F. Kurtz George W. Kurtz Richard K. Eddy Arthur N. Ritter Mr. Eddy United States Coast Guard

Mrs Wyant 76 Dies in Macedonia Frederick Co

Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Wyant 76 of Macedonia Frederick County died at 11 30 am after weeks of illness. Born April 14 1869 in Pulaski County she was a daughter of the late John A Houchins and Mary A Spencer Houchins. She leaves husband James P Wyant and children George William Wyant Roanoke Anna Mae Shaffer Mexico N J James B Wyant Princeton W Va Martin H Huntington W Va Mrs J V Sumption Prevericke County Cecil M Chancellor Va a sister Mrs Segs Cooper Grab Orchard Va and many relatives. Funeral 2 pm Monday at the Macedonia home with Rev John Teter. burial adjacent cemetery. Body to be removed from Omps Funeral Home tonight.

Sarah Elizabeth Wyant James P. Wyant Macedonia Frederick County Wyant Pulaski County John A. Houchins Mary A. Spencer Houchins Macedonia Church George William Wyant Roanoke Anna Mae Shaffer Mexico James B. Wyant Princeton W. Va Martin H. Huntington J. V. Sumption Prevericke Cecil. M. Chancellor Jesse Houchins Knoxville Tenn Martin H. Houchins Melbourne Mila Booker H. Houchins Beckley Segs Cooper Grab Orchard Arlotte Nee Hoolihan Washington, D. C John Teter Omps Funeral Home

Open Door Class To Hear H. E. Alberti

The Men's Open Door Bible Class of Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church will hear Homer E Alberti as guest speaker Sunday morning December 2. The class will meet at 9 45 am with special music and a cordial welcome for visitors.

Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Homer E. Alberti

Men’s Class Will Have Special Music at Grace Lutheran

The Grace Lutheran Church Men’s Bible Class meets Sunday morning December 2 at 9:45. Pastor Rev. W. B. Eisenbeg will teach the lesson. Louis Enieling performs a cello solo Gavotte by Popper, accompanied by Miss Mildred Jones.

Grace Lutheran Church W. B. Eisenbeg Louis Enieling Popper Mildred Jones

Bette Davis Weds Third Husband in Riverside Chapel

Riverside Calif Dec 1 Bette Davis again played jitters as she wed her third husband William Grant Sherry in candlelit St Francis Chapel at the Mission Inn Riverside.

Riverside Calif Bette Davis William Grant Sherry St. Francis Chapel Riverside’s Mission Inn

Chandler Paroled After Gasoline Coupon Conspiracy

Richmond Virginia The News Leader reports that John D Chandler former chief of the city Weights and Measures bureau was sentenced to two years in the Petersburg Reformatory for conspiracy to operate a black market in gasoline coupons He also faced a $10000 fine Chandler served as coordinator between the city ration board and Richmond in 1943 and has begun parole as of December.

Richmond John D. Chandler City Weights and Measures Bureau Petersburg Reformatory Chandler City of

Farming courses for servicemen at Madison institute

The Armed Forces Institute in Madison Wisconsin offers farming courses. The State Experiment Station or Agricultural College can advise on farming opportunities in the home state. The U S Department of Agriculture provides many useful publications at low cost.

Armed Forces Institute Madison Wisconsin State Experiment Station Agricultural College U. S. Department of Agriculture

Soviet Forces Delay From Manchuria To January 3

CHUNGKING DEC 1 Russian forces agreed to delay their withdrawal from Manchuria until January 3. Chinese government personnel will take over administration and troops may move in before the Soviet exit is complete. Chiang Kai-Shek feared a Communist takeover if evacuation occurred earlier. nationalist troops push toward Mukden as reports place 200000 Communist troops preparing a four pronged drive to gain Shantung.

Chungking Russia Manchuria Chiang Kai-Shek Shantung Tientsin-Pukow Hsuchow

Offer Of Bonds In A Lottery Ruled Illegal

Richmond officials report that offering war bonds as lottery prizes in Virginia is illegal. Attorney General Abram P. Staples notes this in his annual report, along with opinions on weight violations, pari mutuel betting, and other varied topics.

Richmond Virginia Abram P. Staples Hampton Roads G. Edmond Massie State Corporation Commission FBI Board of Supervisors American Legion Potomac River

To Bury Miss Sandy At Timberville

Funeral services for Miss Annie Sandy will be held at a Stephens City home of her nephew Raymond Sandy on Monday at 1 PM. The procession will move to the Church of the Brethren in Timberville for further rites by Revs Dandis and Riggleman, with interment in Timberville. The body will be moved to Stephens City Sunday afternoon.

Annie Sandy Raymond Sandy Stephens City Church of the Brethren Timberville Dandis Riggleman

Clarke JET Is Reorganized in Berryville Virginia

Clarke County Junior Board of Trade held a reorganizational meeting in Berryville on December 1 electing Donald G. Cooley as president Henry M. Davis as vice president George H. Pope as state director Carlton Emmart as secretary and Lewis E. Hart as treasurer New directors named include Oscar Ramsburg Rev George S Lightner Maurice R Longerbeam Robert E Shenk and Lynwood N Wheel The group aims to resume civic activity as veterans return and invites local young men to join The committee also planned a Christmas dance

Star Berryville Clarke County Junior Board of Trade Donald G. Cooley Henry M. Davis George H. Pope Carlton Emmart Lewis E. Hart Oscar Ramsburg George S. Lightner Maurice R. Longerbeam Robert £. Shenk Lynwood N. Wheeler The Clarke

Army Leads Navy In Early Accidental Gridiron Tale

Army jumps to a 20 point lead as Blanchard scores and Tucker runs. Navy responds with multiple drives but penalties and strong Army defense keep the score at 20 nothing late in the first period. Players named include Arnold Tucker Doc Blanchard Clyde Scott and Dick Walterhouse. Games notes Truman attended with military brass.

Truman Army Navy Midshipmen’s Brigade Arnold Tucker Tucker Davis Doc Blanchard Blanchard Carrington Dick Scott Dick Walterhouse Clyde Scott Joe Bartos Bartos Scott Tony Minisi Bruce Smith al Nemetz Herschell Fuson Barton Minisi Bob Chabot Green Dick Pitzer Coulter Bob Kelly Notre Dame Smith Leon Bramlett Kelly Bramlett Pitzer Walterhouse Barney Poole Art Gerometta Chabot

Golden Rule Bible Class Seeks Members for Fellowship Supper

Braddock Street Methodist Church urges all Golden Rule Bible Class members to attend Sunday school at 9 45 to hear final plans for the Fellowship Supper on December 5 at 2 PM McVicar will teach the Bible lesson.

Golden Rule Braddock Street Methodist Church McVicar

Rites Sunday For Rev. Mr. Secrist

Funeral services for the Rev. A. J. Secrist of Martinsburg West Virginia will be held Sunday afternoon December 2 at 3 o clock from the Martinsburg First Brethren Church. Secrist served as treasurer of the Virginia Conference of the United Brethren Church for many years and was widely known in the community.

A. J. Secrist Martinsburg W. Va Martinsburg First Brethern Church Secrist Virginia Conference of the United Brethern Church

Ruhr Steel Magnates Face Potential War Crimes Probe

British intelligence says Ruhr steel magnates fed on human information and will be moved to a British zone internment camp for interrogation. Documents on the Runt industries will be examined, with possible war crime charges against some detainees.

Seeks Posthumous Rank for Mitchell and Lindbergh

Senator Wiley urges the House Military Committee to grant Brig. Gen. Billy Mitchell a posthumous major general rank and Rep. Mason seeks restoring Charles A. Lindbergh to colonel in the Army Air Force Reserve. Wiley says the Senate resolutions were bottled up to avoid offending General MacArthur, who opposed the court martial verdict.

Washington Wiley Wis House Military Committee Billy Mitchell Mason R-Ill Army Air Force Reserve Charles A. Lindbergh Illinoisan Senate

Classified Advertisements WANTED AND FOR SALE SNIPPET

WANTED apartment or house by a man and wife. Call between 8 and 4 30. WANTED to rent farm for money rent. Call Boyce Va. WANTED renter for good farm near Winchester. Brumback Middletown Va. WANTED to buy stocks Potomac Edison VA Apple Storage Winchester Cold Storage. FOR SALE five room house bath Central. FOR SALE seven room house furnace electricity. FOR SALE six rooms bath immediate possession. WANTED will pay ceiling price for 1938 or 1939 automobile. FOR SALE eight room house with eight acres near Winchester Front Royal.

Boyce Winchester E. C. Brumback Middletown Potomac- Edison Virginia Apple Storage Winchester Cold Care Star

Market Quotations Baltimore Livestock

US DA quotes show general trade active. Slaughter steers steady to 25 higher. heifers 15.35-15.60. cows 9.50-12.50 with high-yielding 13.00-14.50. Calves and vealers mixed. hogs 14.25-15.40. sheep lambs 16.00 top, 11.50-14.50 typical, ewes 6.50 or lower.

Baltimore USDA

Chicago livestock market reports mixed declines and firm cattle

Chicago hides a volatile cattle and hog market with 65 to 85 cent declines for hogs from week ago levels. Cattle show uneven results with strict choicest steers and yearlings steady while most other classes fall 75 to 100 cents. Vealers remain strong and buyers flock to bulk steers near 14.75 to 17.50 and heifers 13.50 to 16.50. cows and bulls soften. Sheep and lambs close mixed with lambs easing and ewes slipping from early gains.

Chicago

Chicago Grain Quotations Show Strong Rally Across Wheat Rye

Chicago grain prices rose as nearby rye led gains on short covering and professional buying. Opening quotes placed Wheat at 1.80 1 2 for Dec, Corn 1.18 1 2 for Dec, Oats 75 1 4 for Dec, Rye 1.84 1 2 for Dec, Barley 1.22 1 2 for Dec.

Chicago

Stock Market Report Shows Modest Early Gains

The report notes modest stock market movement with buying tied to dividends earnings and business prospects. Fractions dominated opening with a few larger gains, while weekend caution trimmed activity. Debts and commodities were narrow and dealings tapered after an active start.

Macedonia Revival Ends With Final Sermon

The Rev. W. O. Talbert will conclude revival services at Macedonia Methodist Church Sunday evening at 7 30. He delivered several fine messages during the week and organizers hope for a large congregation for the final sermon.

W. O. Talbert Macedonia Methodist Church

Centenary Class Plans Important Business Meeting

Members of the Centenary Evangelical and Reformed Church Men’s Bible Class are urged to attend Sunday morning’s regular meeting for an important business discussion. A three member committee will preside.

Centenary Evangelical and Reformed Church

Friendly Grove HDC Meets Monday Meeting Notice

The Friendly Grove HDC will meet Monday afternoon December 3 with Mrs. Russell Feeley. All members are urged to attend.

Friendly Grove HDC Friendly Grove Hdc Russell Feeley

Alvin Racey Dies At Hopemont Sanatorium

Alvin Racey a native of Maccrefield West Virginia died Friday morning at Hopemont Sanatorium near Terra Alta and Kingwood He had been brought there from Romney where he had been living with friends He is survived by his father Walter E Racey and three brothers Pvt Walter Racey Pvt Raymond Racey and Howard Racey The final rites will be held from John H Endlers Funeral Home in Berryville with burial in Green Hill Cemetery pending arrival of breathers

Alvin Racey Maccrefield W. Va Hopemont Terra Alta Kingwood Friends Romney Walter E. Racey Jefferson County Charles Town Walter Racey Fort Meade Raymond Racey Orlando Fla Howard Racey John H. Endlers Berryville Green Hill Cemetery

Answers to the Daily Quiz

The page lists the correct responses to the quiz questions printed on Page 4. The note confirms accuracy of the answers.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hurley Labor Conference Ato B Taks As Dinscree Richard Eddy H. E. Alberti Bette Miss Sandy Dr. Bundesen Clarke Jet Golden Rule Bible Class Rites Mr. Secrist Ruhr Duesseldorf Mitchell R. Baker Orchard Ave Bath E. Piccadilly St J. Edgar Remsburger Shockeysville Leggett’s Department Store Front Royal Winchester Star McCrory's Richard Ave Kern and Smithfield Ave A. W. Hurt Cheltenham Dr Bethesda Md Mgr Baylass Dept Winchester Western Union Delco F. E. Mathias Harrisonburg P. O. Box Delco Iron Call Berryville Shenandoah Inwood Ethel Westwater Chambers Restaurant Boston Shawnee Ave City Lee Jackson Guernsey A. E. Arnett G. L. Walker Trailer Camp S. Kent St John L. Strickland Egypt Farm Riderwood Welltown Pike John Egbert Cork Dial Baltimore Livestock Chicago Livestock Solenberger’s Hardware Ivania Delaware West Virginia Jefferson Co Virginia Loan & Thrift Corporation Stock Market Report Manila P. United Fish Elba Cuba Tallahassee Edward U. Condon Elephant N. Cameron St
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