Mrs. Russell 90 Died at Home of Son in Clarke
Mrs. Alice Singhass Russell aged 90 died at the Clarke county home of her son in Berryville after a period of declining health. Born May 18 1856 in Frederick county she was married to J J Russell who died about 15 years ago. She leaves six children 26 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren with siblings and a wide family network. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 pm at the John H Enders funeral home Berryville with burial Mt Hebron Cemetery Winchester. Reverend W O Talbert to officiate. Pallbearers are grandsons John Masse Jr Bill Russell D K Russell Jr Robert Russell Thomas W Russell Baker E Russell Douglas Russell and Herbert Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Singhass Russell
Henry Rutherford
Berryville
Mrs. Russell
Frederick County
Baker Gass
Elizabeth Zachries
J. J. Russell
T. W. Russell
James J. Russell
Clarke County
Herbert S
D. K. Russell
C. M. Russell
Grace Massie
Winchester
Beulah Rutherford
James B. Singhass
Kate’ Holtzman
Shenandoah County
John H. Enders
French Asked To Clarify Industry Stripping Report
Berlin December 26 Americans demanded from the French an explanation of reports that industries have been stripped from other zones in Germany and moved into the Saar region where a customs frontier has been set up. Lt. Gen. Lucius D. Clay asked about the Robert Bosch electrical parts plant moved from Wuerttemberg into the Saar.
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Berlin
Germany
Lucius D. Clay
Robert Bosch
Wuerttemberg
Saar
Answers to the Daily Quiz Featured on Page 4
The page lists quiz answers including Lily Pons for question one and Pearl S Buck for question nine. It notes Boston as a humorous answer, references 1948 winter events planned for March and summer events in July, and mentions topics such as Mineral and butter made from sweet cream.
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Lily Pons
Boston
I Haha
Pearl S. Buck
Freedom
Canal Zone
Solemn Christmas Midnight Masses Gather Winchester Churches
Winchester citizens marked Christ's birth with solemn services across churches. Sacred Heart held a crowded midnight mass led by Rev Julian Bul. Christ Episcopal and Centenary Reformed also reported large attendances. First Baptist hosted an early service around midnight with about 100 attendees. Berryville joined with a sunrise Christmas service at its Baptist Church and a midnight communion at the Episcopal Church.
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Winchester
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Waslock
Julian Bul
Episcopal
Christ Episcopal Church
Centenary Reformed Church
Ss. L
Mas
Flickinger
Centenary Church
First Baptist Church
E. T. Clark
Berryville
The
Baptist Church
Episcopal Church
W. C. Fields Dies After Long Illness at 66
Pasadena dispatch reports W. C. Fields 66 renowned comic died Christmas day in a sanitarium after months of liver and kidney trouble. Born Claude William Dukinfield in Philadelphia on January 29, 1880, he rose from a five dollar week juggler to the Ziegfeld Follies and films. A famed nose and a sharp wit marked his career and legal skirmishes over hospital bills were noted. Bob Hope commented on the comedian’s death, saying Fields enjoyed the jokes aimed at him.
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Pasadena
Calif
W. C. Fields
Claude William Dukinfield
Philadelphia
Fields
Bob Hope
Hope
Funeral services planned at Forest Lawn for famed comedian
The world will lose a lot of laughs as funeral services are planned at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale. Resting place of Jean Harlow, Marie Dressler and Douglas Fairbanks Sr., timing not yet set.
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Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Glendale
Jean Harlow
Marie Dressler
Douglas Fairbanks, Sr
Americans Spend Record 127 Billion on Goods in 1946
Washington reports 1946 total for goods and services reached 127 billion dollars, averaging over 900 dollars per person. The Commerce Department notes prices rose about 10 percent from 1945 and 40 percent above 1941, with non durable goods totaling 77 billion, up 12 billion from 1945.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Office of Business Economics
Frank Washington 91 Dies At Home On Christmas
Frank Washington 91 colored resident of Winchester died at his home 7 East Pall Mall Street Christmas Day morning after a decade of failing health. He was an orderly at Winchester Memorial Hospital and a faithful John Mann Methodist Church member. Survived by four daughters Isabella Knight Emma Williams Charlotte and Frances at home and sister Elizabeth Gray of this city. Funeral arrangements not yet completed.
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Frank Washington
Winchester
East Pall Mall Street
Winchester Memorial Hospital
John Mann Methodist Church
Isabella Knight
Emma Williams
Philadelphia
Charlotte
Frinces
Elizabeth Gray
Health service extended to nine Virginia counties
Virginia expands county health districts to nine more counties by February 1 under state health commissioner's plan. Campbell Amherst Fauquier join December 15. Caroline January 1. Charles City New Kent Goochland Powhatan Amelia by February 1. State funds $300,000 conditional appropriation with staffing conditions.
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Richmond
Virginia
L. J. Roper
Roper
Campbell
Amherst
Fauquier
Caroline County
Charles City
New Kent
Goochland
Powhatan
Amelia
General Assembly
Calls For End Of Sugar Ration In 1947
Washington December 26. Senator Butler Nebraska calls for a plain old fashioned tariff to protect the American sugar industry. Rep Jenkins Ohio chairman of the Republican Food Study Committee criticizes the government for wartime sugar surplus fear and predicts rationing and price control can be abolished in 1947.
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Washington
Butler
R-Neb
Jenkins
Rohio
Republican Congressional Food Study Committee
Sugar allotment proposal aims to boost 1947 supplies
A speaker urged households to receive at least 10 pounds more sugar in 1947 than 1946 and called for a 20 percent increase in industrial sugar allotments. He warned that potato crops on beet land threaten sugar output and warned of greater US dependence on imports if the program is not changed.
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Butler
United States
Record Citrus Crops Depress Prices Across Texas
McAllen Texas December 26 record citrus crops push prices down. Growers receive as little as half a cent per pound for oranges and grapefruit while retail prices stay higher. PMA estimates show grapefruit 67.3 million boxes national output with Texas at 25.5 million and orange crops up 20 percent from last year. Officials warn relief is unlikely soon though Florida holiday margins may ease a surplus.
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Mcallen
Tex
Dallas
Texas
United States
PMA
Florida
Violence During Communal Clashes In Bombay Kills One
One person was reported killed and five injured during the night as sporadic communal violence flared with acid and stone throwing. Police opened fire to quell clashes between Hindus and Muslims, in Bombay on December 26.
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Bombay
Parties And Games booklet offers party ideas for homemakers
The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau promotes a booklet titled Parties And Games. It covers seasonal parties indoor and outdoor with a special chapter on children's parties and games. Priced at fifteen cents plus a coin, orders go to 316 Eye St. N. E B Wash D C. TEEN in coin carefully wrapped for copy.
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The
Winchester Evening Star. Information Bureau
Eye St. N. EB Wash 2
D. C
Prize Winners At VFW Dance Named By Officials
Mrs. Thomas G. Smallwood of 218 East Street won a Westinghouse refrigerator at a Christmas dance sponsored by the local VFW post. Richard Eddy, Post commander, announced other awards including William Pitcock of 122 Euclid Avenue receiving a General Electric range and Elwood Carper of 301 East Piccadilly Street obtaining a $25 savings bond.
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Thomas G. Smallwood
East Street
Westinghouse
VFW Post
Richard Eddy
William Pitcock
Euclid Avenue
General Electric
Elwood Carper
E. Piccadilly Street
Michigan Lawmaker Seeks Independent GOP Leadership
GOP factions clash as Offman rebukes insiders and calls for unity. He says voters resent being bossed and warns against final committee allocations until all Republicans meet. Brown positions as anti Dewey rallying point, with potential 50 GOP supporters. An open break is avoided to preserve surface harmony before Congress opens.
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Michigan
Porter
Bowles
Henderson
OPA
Offman
Joffman
Brown
House
Congress
Communist Influence in Labor and Government Report
Adamson reported that Communist penetration is strongest in labor unions crucial to national security and that foreign UN representatives attend U S meetings pushing one sided pro Soviet policy. He urged formal State Department protest and noted Library of Congress hiring linked to groups seeking constitutional changes.
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Adamson
Civ
United Nations
United States
Communist Party as foreign inspired conspiracy warned
The committee asserts the Communist Party of the United States is a foreign inspired conspiracy masked as a political party. It claims the Communists aim to create unemployment and trigger a general strike through controlled unions to provoke revolution or industrial sabotage during wartime with the Soviet Union.
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Tee
United States
Communist Party of
United, States
Soviet Russia
Youth Shoots As Detectives Try To Round Up Pait
In Wilmington Delaware detective Thomas Conaty Jr 30 was shot dead in a police car after stopping two youths for questioning. Police said suspect Danny Norris 17 is being sought and Leonard Bushell 15 was arrested after fleeing. Bushell charged with murder and burglary of a sporting goods store.
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Wilmington
Del
Thomas Conaty, Jr
James C. Riley
Danny Norris
Riley
Leonard Bushell
Conaty
Bushell
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Chappie
Loudoun
Dodge- Plymouth
John W. Rosenberger & Co
S. Braddock
Science Presents
Miracle Radio
Donald H. Andrews
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
International Soundphoto
Hardie
Rm Appliasce Cestez
Front Royal
the Production and Marketing Administration
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
VFW Dance
Gop
Halleck
Martin
R-Mass
Co. I. Brumback & Sons
N. Cameron St
Buncutter Tire CO
Braddock & Germain
Sts
Pait
America
Glaize & Bro. ‘Sui
Haldeman’s
Chapman Motor CO
Corrigan
RUG Cleaners
Geo
Washington Garage
Loudoun St
Fairmont Ave
Riley Bros
Virginia Loan & Thrift Corporation
Molden Electric CO
Kinney’s Outlet Shoe
Sport Oxfords
Kinney’s Outlet Shoe Annex
N. Loudoun St
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