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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1949
Page
2
Reports from Virginia and Roanoke detail deposition procedures for absentee ballots in Monaker and Clarke counties. In Richmond, Justice Willis D. Miller oversaw condemnation proceedings linked to Portsmouth approaches, while in Roanoke a two hour late bus delivery marked a regional transport milestone.
City Auditor Robert Waller alleges unauthorized expenditures near 1.1 million dollars in Richmond funds. Berwood L. Reeder comments pending and a complete study of the office is underway.
Winchester police issued an alarm for a 1947 Dodge coupe stolen from Pine Motor Co. last night. A garage entry was found at the shop with a broken window and a missing license plate.
Houston Richards born near Mountain Falls and son of Moses E. and Susan Richards, was a retired farmer and Mountain View Methodist member. Surviving relatives include nephew William Richards of Frederick County and two nieces, with services tomorrow at Jones Funeral Home at 1 p.m. followed by rites at Mountain View Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Reverend Goode officiates. Pallbearers listed.
Six long term Northampton county inmates fled in a stolen prison truck after taking a guard as a shield. The foreman Logan Collier was wounded and guard James Moser dropped his shotgun before the escapee John Hookano shot between Moser's legs. State officials said the escape was reported to Virginia authorities.
The Rev James Henry Richard 74 Lutheran minister died at his West Palm Beach home. Mary Richard of Frederick corner, nephews of the family, are listed in the notice. The article mentions Indonesia's population on Java.
A group discusses Fran's troubles including debt from a diamond ring purchase and a possible political career. They consider taking her to a Country Club dinner to help distract her while noting her strained finances and looming marriage. The dialogue reveals relationships and tensions among Gene Blake Myles Morrie Grove and Rebecca Harding.
A fragmented excerpt shows characters discussing war and citizenship. The speaker mocks military prowess and questions national resolve as one figure reclines and puffs a pipe, while another reflects on the American way and personal duty.
Detroit reports engineers reviewing Pennsylvania health workers findings on front end air intakes drawing carbon monoxide from rear cars. Racing, stadium traffic, and open air testing noted. manufacturers stress using intake shutoffs and cautioning against running engines behind parked cars.
Three men escaped from the State prison in Huttonsville about 8 p.m. by breaking a steel sash with a wrench. They fled in a prison truck found abandoned in Staunton, Virginia, with a maroon convertible reported stolen there. Authorities traced the search to the union and Washington areas as Winchester police were alerted.
The Potato Chip Tree refers to Ptelea trifoliata, a small tree or shrub whose seeds resemble potato chips in shape and color.
District nominating committees select a slate of 10 candidates for the PMA community committeemen and county convention elections to be held December 15. About 1500 farmers are eligible to vote from districts including End He Leal Back Creek Gainesboro Opequon Shawnee and Stonewall. Polls run 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. local voting places announced. The PMA program covers conservation grain, acreage and price programs and crop insurance with more than 100000 acres affected in Frederick County. J L Hershman urges voters to choose the ablest farmers to oversee these programs.
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