Harry Markell Dead at Seventy Seven in Winchester
Harry Markell died at 11 40 p m yesterday at his home 5 North Ave Winchester born in Winchester he worked at the Virginia Woolen Co and belonged to Braddock Street Methodist church He played in the Friendship Fire Co band and later the Citizens municipal band He is survived by his wife Ida Mae Lamip a sister Mrs Jennie Miller of Oklahoma a brother in law Arthur McFarland two nephews Warren and Herbert McFarland a niece Mrs Frances Townsend of Aldie Funeral services will be conducted by Rev T J Hawkins at Jones Funeral Home. Pallbearers include Raymond Cochran Arthur McFarland Charles McCann Achille Lazare John Carpenter and Herbert McFarland
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North Ave
Winchester
Virginia Woolen Co Oy
Braddock St
Friendship Fire Co
Citizen’s Band
Mcos Municipal Band
Rouss Fire Co
Ida Mae Lamip
Frederick County
Jennie Miller
Oklahoma
Arthur McFarland
Warren
Herbert McFarland
Frances ‘Townsen
Aldie
T. 3. Hawkins
Jones Funeral Ome
Raymond Cochran
Charles McCann
Achille Lazazera
John Carpenter
Estate sale listing for Miss Affleck at Patton’s Warehouse
Sergeant administrator G. G. Baker announces a sale of furniture and personal property from Miss Fannie Affleck’s estate at Patton’s Warehouse, 327 North Cameron Street, December 22 at 1 p.m.
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G. G. Baker
Fannie Affleck
Patton
Frances Affreck
N. Cameron Street
City of
Winchester
Notice of Public Auction in Winchester Virginia
On December 1947 at 7:00 AM at the George Ashington Garage Winchester Virginia a 1935 fle Sedan with Motor No 92513 will be sold at public auction for cash under an order filed in the Civil and Police court action George Wash Garage versus George & Collier for a principal sum of 177 dollars.
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George Ashington
Winchester
George Wash
George & Collier
Henry Mason Farmer Dies at Farm Near Wadesville
Henry Mason, a native of Martinsburg, died at 10:25 p m yesterday at his farm near Wadesville. He leaves his widow Goldie Stewart and eight children Charles George Elmer William Laurie Clara Mary Betty Mason all at home. Surviving brothers are Hesse Willis Emner and Marvin Mason. Funeral services set for 3 p m tomorrow at John H Enders Funeral Home Berryville with interment in Red Bud Cemetery Frederick County.
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Henry Mason
Martinsburg
Wadesville
Goldie Stewart
Charles
George
Elmer
William
Laurie
Clara
Mary
Betty Mason
Hesse
Willis
Emner
Marvin Mason
John H. Enders
Berryville
Red Bud
Frederick County
Help Keep Virginia Green BE CAREFUL WITH FIRE
A public safety message urging residents to prevent wildfires by avoiding open flames and properly disposing of combustible materials while enjoying outdoor activities in Virginia. Officials remind citizens to check local restrictions and report fires promptly.
Homecoming Dance Registration Notice in Winchester
The Civic League invites Winchester youth home on vacation to a Holiday Home coming Dance at the Armory on Tuesday December 30 from 9 to 12. Register your name and your date's name with Mrs. W. H. Lawrence Jr. by December 27 at 319 West Piccadilly Street. All drags no stags.
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The
Civic League
Winchester
Armory
W. H. Lawrence, Jr
West Piccadilly Street
Market Quotations Livestock and Produce Markets
Baltimore reports mixed week with slaughter steers steady to strong and cows mostly steady to 50 cents higher. Hog prices rise for barrows and gilts, sows up 50 to 75 cents, calves and stockers show strength, while feeders remain active and light stockers decline. Chicago notes higher steer prices, bulls and beef cows advance, and feeder activity steady to higher with mixed weight ranges and record fed steers.
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Baltimore
Chicago
Opening Grain Prices Steady As New Crop Wheat Slips
Chicago grain trading opens steady for feed grains with slight losses in new crop wheat. Early quotes show Dec wheat at 3.10 and May at 2.97, July 2.65, Sept 2.58. Dec corn 2.63, May 2.56, July 2.46, Sep 2.32. oats Dec 1.27 3/4, May 1.18 1/4 3/4, July 1.02 7/8. lard Mar 26.27.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Stock Market Advances Lead Oil and Key Issues
New York stock prices rose selectively on December 20 with oils and select issues pushing the market. Buyers based on the administration’s foreign aid program inflation outlook and year end rally hopes, led by Skelly Oil Pacific Western Oil Texas Gulf Production and several others. Losers included U S Rubber Woolworth Consolidated Edison and American Tobacco B among others.
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New York
Skelly Oil
Pacific Western Oil
Texas Gulf
Standard Oil
Chrysler
Youngstown Sheet
Studebaker
American Smelting
Santa Fe
Southern Railway
Three Sisters Convicted as Common Scolds Released
Three sisters Helen Znosko 29 Betty 24 and Elizabeth 20 were freed from jail after the neighbor who prosecuted them urged leniency and said they have been punished enough and should be released in time for Christmas.
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Pittsburgh
Helen Znosko
Betty
Elizabeth
Public sale of desirable city dwelling Winchester Virginia
Public sale by decree of the Corporation Court of Winchester Va. to auction a six room frame dwelling on South Street No. 507 in the Virginia Woolen Company addition. Sale December 27 1947 at 12 noon. Terms include one third cash and balance in two equal installments with bonds and Deed of Trust. Special Commissioner Roy Duvall. Clerk P J Marshall.
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Corporation Court
Winchester
Virginia
H. B. Dunlap
Expr
Bessie Alderson
Bath
South Street
City of
Virginia Woolen Company
Roy Duvall
P. J. Marshall
City of Winchester
Four Year Old Sends Turkey Wishbone to Princess Elizabeth
Julie Alloro of Brooklyn New York sent a turkey wishbone as a wedding gift to Princess Elizabeth. The Princess replied with Buckingham Palace stationery thank you note signed by Lady-in-Waiting Margaret Seymour.
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Julie Alloro
Brooklyn
N. Y
Elizabeth
Julie
Buckingham Palace
Margaret Seymour
Police Court Dispositions By Judge John Rice
Judge John Rice disposed of several police court cases including Jerry N. Clark on reckless driving for $14.25 at N Loudoun. Wendell Cartwright of 719 S Loudoun paid $9.25 for transporting alcoholic beverages in a taxi. French Augustus Lee of 611 Watson Ave was fined $29.95 for speeding. Robert Nicholson of 210 S Kent St faced $14.25 for reckless driving. Chester S. Rockwell of Charles Town paid $14.25 for speeding. Paul A. Back of R I Winchester charged with speeding and fined $15.25.
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Jerry N. Clark
N. Loudoun
Wendell Charles Cartwright
S. Loudoun
French Augustus Lee
Watson Ave
Robert Nicholson
S. Kent St
Chester S. Rockwell
Charles Town
Paul A. Back
R. I. Winchester
Answers to Daily Quiz from 1947 Page Four
Answers to the daily quiz are listed for November 17 1947. Questions cover Abraham Lincoln the U S Department of State British Guiana and the coronation of King George VI in 1937 plus a set of miscellaneous facts and names including Alonshu Schmidt and bamboo as the tallest grass.
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Abraham Lincoln
U. S. Department of State
British Guiana
George VI
Alonshu
Yes
Schmidt
Carol Sing Planned by Berryville Youth From Local Churches
Young people from Berryville and nearby county church groups unite for a communal carol sing tomorrow night. They gather at the Presbyterian church and will return there after the song fest for refreshments.
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Berryville
Presbyterian Church
Funeral Rites Set for 11 Month Old Lee Roy McDonald Jr
Funeral services will be held at 2 Pm Monday at Dellinger funeral home for Lee Roy McDonald Jr. 11 month old son of Lee Roy McDonald Sr and his wife. He died at 6 p m yesterday at the family home 817 S Kent St. The mother Hazel Virginia Bradfield of Mt Jackson is a former Miss. The infant was born in Woodstock last January.
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Dellinger Funeral Home
Ackson
Lee Roy McDonald Jr
Lee Roy McDonald Sr
S. Kent St
McDonald
Hazel Virginia Bradfield
Mt. Jackson
Woodstock
Brill Rites Sunday Services for W. Brent Brill
W. Brent Brill, found dead at 119 E James St, will have services Sunday at 3 30 p m from Jones funeral home with Rev T J Hawkins officiating Interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery Pallbearers include John Froshrink Kenzil Grubbs Sr W W Baker Marion Anderson Wade Guard and Eston Tevalt
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W. Brent Brill
E. James St
Jones Funeral Home
Rev
T. J. Hawkins
Mount Hebron Cemetery
John Froshrink
Kenzil Grubbs, Sr
W. W. Baker
Marion Anderson
Wade Guard
Eston Tevalt
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Harry Markell
Mergeant
Florida
Fea
Orange
China
State Department
Albert C. Wedemeyer
Senate Appropriations Committee
Washington
Chiang Kai-shek
International
Henry Mason Farmer
Virginia Green
Coleman Dunn
T. Snider
Rist
G&m
W. Boscawen St
Chicago Grain
Anderson
E. Boscawen &T
Stock Market Reports
YCLES
Odrich
Loudoun
Jsgnes Winchester
Phil Spitalny
His
CBS
Northern
John Rice
Adam
Front Royal
Parmak
Brill
Cannery
Nery
Bullpine Supplies
Cheney
Ust
Glaize & Bro. “Si
N. Cameron ST
Co. L Brumback & Sons
Chapman Motor Co
Haldeman
Haldeman’s
Creamery
the Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Company of
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