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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1950

Page

3

Harvey Wise Rites Held in Lexington

Funeral services for Harvey Carson Wise 78 insured man of Lexington were held at Harrison Funeral Home in Lexington with interment in a local cemetery. Born February 9 1872 in Stephens City he was son of Michael A Wise and Mary Elizabeth Canter Wise. He worked at First National Bank of Lexington then ran Wise and Wadall in Lexington. Surviving are one niece and three nephews. his wife Anna Trumbull of Staunton preceded him in death.

Middletown Harvey Carson Wise Lexington James I. Wise Harrison Funeral Home Stephens City Michael A Mary Elizabeth Canter Wise First National Bank of Wise and Wadall Anna Trumbull Staunton

Full Censorship in Korea Tightens for U S Eighth Army

Censorship is in force at U S Eighth Army headquarters in Korea with two controlled telephones allowed for five accredited agencies. Daily briefings resumed. reporters get 30 minutes to write and send dispatches after a staff briefing. Tokyo also limited, but no U S communications control.

Tokyo U. S. Eighth Army Korea Matthew B. Ridgway Eighth Army Associated Press William Barnard General MacArthur United States William Waugh

Early US Post Office Growth and Domestication Link

Franklin became the first Postmaster General with only 75 post offices in the country. Mails traveled under 2,000 miles of roads. In 1812 New York’s post office had four clerks, some pay kept by the postmaster. The ox is among the earliest domesticated animals.

Benjamin Franklin New York

HADACOL Endorsement Promises Quick Health Boosts

An advertisement for HADACOL by The LeBlanc Corporation of Lafayette Louisiana touts vitality gains from vitamins B1 B2 Niacin and iron. Francis C Hood of Kansas City Missouri shares a personal testimonial praising better sleep reduced nervousness and improved well being after six bottles. Trial size costs 1.25 large 3.50 with money back guarantee.

Francis C. Hood Wabash Kansas City Mr. Hood LeBlanc Corporation Uofayette Louisiana

Potassium Deficiency News and Treatment Notes

A medical briefing explains how loss of potassium occurs from vomiting diarrhea poor intake and certain drugs. Severe cases cause muscular weakness breathing failure and possible heart rhythm changes. Treatment includes fluids and potassium replacement with careful dosing to avoid excess. After stabilizing blood potassium levels oral intake of milk vegetables and meat resumes normal levels.

Herman N. Bundesen King Vtures Syndicate. Inc

Market Quotations from Baltimore and Chicago Trading Floors

United States market notes show produce and fruit steady with itemized quotes for apples pears and potatoes. Cattle hogs and calves advanced in Philadelphia Chicago and Baltimore with range prices for slaughter steers heifers and stockers and feeders. sheep limited.

Market Prices for Woolled Lambs and Skins

Receipts show demand with bids up to 33.00 for choice wooled lambs and about 29.50 for choice No 1 skins. Indications point to strength for wooled lambs, weakness for others, with ewes steady. Most slaughter types quoted 15.00 to 17.00.

Briltimore Apple Bu Bkts & Bi Boxes Usis Md Romes Yorks N. J. Golden Delicious Staymans N. J Jersey Baltimore USDA Chicago

New Hampshire Hospital Admits List Includes Dozen Patients

Newly admitted to Winchester Memorial Hospital are Mr. John H. Perry of Mt Falls Route, Mr. James F. Jenkins Route 3, Mrs. Robert E. Franklin 1178 Braddock St, Mrs. Elmer Logan Berryville, Mr. James M. Coverstone Strasburg, Mr. James R. Howser Haymarket, Mrs. Louis McDonald Boyce, Mr. James B. White Whitacre, Mrs. Richard N. Trenary Middleburg, Mrs. Paul Payne Marshall, Mr. Daniel O. Farr Jr. Mid Carroll Wells Augusta W Va, Mr. William G. Griffith Front Royal, and Mr. George M. Sloat Front.

Winchester Memorial Hospital John H. Perry Mt. Falls James F. Jenkins Robert E. Franklin Braddock St Elmer Logan Berryville James M. Coverstone Strasurg James R. Howser Haymarket Louis McDonald Boyce James B. White Whitacre Richard N. Trenary Middleburg Paul Payne Marshall Daniel O. Farr, Jr Carroll Wells Perry Wells Augusta W. Va William G. Griffith Front Royal George M. Sloat

Chicago Grain Board Shows Mixed May to July Quotes

Trading on the Chicago Board of Trade lists mixed grain prices with wheat up to 2.45 percent and corn steady around 1.72 percent for May and July. Oats and soybeans show modest shifts across several contract months while lard futures edge higher into May and July.

Board of Trade

Local Markets Corrected Daily by The Star

A note states local markets are corrected daily and The Star does not assume responsibility for typographical errors.

The Star

New Congress Faces Allies Policy and Cold War Tensions

The incoming 82nd Congress will confront Europe’s rearmament, allied troop commitments under General Eisenhower, and the risk of a renewed US Russia conflict. Lawmakers must balance crisis needs with politics amid the 1952 election, as they decide party merits in handling these challenges.

Congress Europe Western Eisenhower Russia Congres 81St 82Nd

Arthur Richard Dies in Leesburg at 70

Arthur Bean Richard of the Opequon area near Winchester died at home in Leesburg on Saturday morning from a heart attack. Funeral services were held at 2 pm at the local Methodist Church with burial in Union Cemetery. He was a former Leesburg High School principal, served 12 years as Loudoun County treasurer, worked for the Internal Revenue Bureau in Alexandria, and was auditor treasurer of Leesburg for 16 months. He chaired the Leesburg Methodist Church board of stewards and was a longtime Sunday School superintendent.

Leesburg Arthur Bean Richard Opequon Winchester Union Cemetery Richard Asa Richard Mary Bean Richard Loudoun County Lorettaville New Jerusalem Gettysburg College Pennsylvania

Los Angeles Reels From Christmas Binge

Los Angeles police report an unprecedented three day Christmas binge across the metropolitan area. Despite warnings and doubled enforcement, the holiday celebration left a drab hangover as officials describe the scene.

Los Angeles

Winchester Airman Arrives for TDY at Kentucky Base

Sgt. Willard S. Spillman arrives at Godman Air Force Base Fort Knox Kentucky for sixty days of temporary duty with the 1850th AACS Mobile Communications Squadron. He is a radioman and operator of a radio Direction Finding station. Spillman, 5 years service, reenlisted for six years and has served in Alaska and at various U.S. bases.

Winchester Godman Air Force Base Fort Knox Airways and Air Communications Service Willard S. Spillman J. Louis Everly Kentucky AACS Spillman Air Force Alaska United States

Drunkenness arrests soar during office party period

Officials cite office parties starting Friday afternoon fueling a surge in drunkenness arrests totaling 1,222 as 11 traffic deaths and 1,084 accidents occurred. Over 900 people were treated in hospitals with more receiving first aid.

Local Navy Man Sees Korean Duty Aboard USS Forrest Royal

Gunner’s mate third class Joan F. Kenney of Winchester serves with the United Nations Blockading and Escort Force in Korea aboard the destroyer USS Forrest Royal. The ship conducts escort missions for troop transports and supply ships and engages in strikes against enemy shore installations in the Far East.

United Nations Korea Forrest Royal Joan F. Kenney USN Winchester Far East GM3 Kenny

Government Go Coin Distribution At 1950 Low

Government distribution of Go coins fell to a 15 year low in 1950 signaling tight supply. The decline reflects reduced minting and lower availability across markets, affecting collectors and merchants seeking vintage currency.

How long does a snake take to digest its food

Usually 20 to 50 hours are required for digestion to reach its peak. The total time for digestion may be as long as five or more days depending on size and prey.

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