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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1949

Page

2

Death Notice of Winifred Rogers Gainesboro Resident

Winifred Rogers 50 of Gainesboro dies Sunday in Staunton after confinement. Born in Luke Maryland to S. Dean Rogers and Ada M. Holland Rogers both of Gainesboro. Survived by father, one brother E. Clay Rogers of Gainesboro, one nephew, one niece. Member of Gainesboro Methodist Church. Funeral at 3 p.m. tomorrow Omps Funeral Home with Rev. George Ports officiating. Interment Gainesboro Cemetery.

Reeteeed B. Rogers Bosin Staunton Ih Luke S. Dean Rogers Ada M. Holland Rogers Gainesboro E. Clay Rogers

Police Court Fines Set in Yesterday's Session

Judge John Rice presided over cases from Baltimore Pulaski Front Royal and Front Royal Road. Defendants paid fines for drunkenness disorderly conduct destruction of property or no operator's license. Suspended jail term issued for thirty days and ordered 10 day sentence for assault and battery.

John Rice Lee Chapman Baltimore James Pulaski George de Haven N. Kent St John Ben Turner Front Royal Raymond Boyce Front Royal Rd Charles J. Ayars Loudoun St Liona Mason Marshall Michael Atwell Ave Harry Triplett Washington

Runaways Returned to Hagerstown Parents

Two runaway boys, ages 18 and 16, were turned over to their Hagerstown parents yesterday by Winchester officers. They were picked up Sunday by Lt. Joseph Ritter and Officer Ro Lowery.

Hagerstown Winchester Joseph Ritter Ro Lowery

Farm auction notices mix cattle and equipment

An auction notice lists dairy cows and farm area plants at a Welltown Pike farm four miles from Ester dated January 5 at 10 am. It also cites February 25 at 10 am for GrimesVA livestock, farm machinery and household goods auction.

E. B. Taylor Welltown Pike Ester Arescae Grimes

Conicville Storm Hits Shenandoah County Damages Several Buildings

A severe wind storm struck Conicville in Shenandoah County on Saturday morning causing heavy damage to two churches, stores, a garage, private homes and many small outbuildings. Residents named include J. Frank Good Columbus Hamilton M. L. Pippin and R. T. Mumaw. Elders recall no worse storm in the area.

Conicville Shenandoah County J. Frank Good Columbus Hamilton M. L. Pippin R. T. Mumaw

Brucetown Social News Highlights From Late December

Mr and Mrs George M Beltzhoover Jr returned from Washington and Fredericksburg where they visited Beltzhoovers son in law and daughter. Dr and Mrs W W Buntmyer Jr and Mr and Mrs Walter Gander of Alexandria visited relatives here over Christmas season. Mr and Mrs F H Swimley Sr hosted Christmas dinner. Mrs Ross McKee of White Hall spent Christmas with her sister Mrs Andy Whitacre. Mr and Mrs Stewart Castleman and two children of Chambersville visited Mr and Mrs Luther Welch New Year s Day. Mr and Mrs Calvin Cain and children of Winchester spent New Year s Day with Mr and Mrs Andy Whitacre.

Brucetown George M. Beltzhoover Jr Washington Fredericksburg Beltzhoovers W. W. Buntmyer Jr Walter Gander Alexandria F. H. Swimley Sr Ross McKee White Hall Andy Whitacre Stewart Castleman Chambersville Luther Welch Calvin Cain Winchester

Kernstown PTA to Hear Aylor on Textbook Rental Plan

The Kernstown PTA meets at 8 p m tomorrow in the school building. Mr R E Aylor director of instruction for Frederick county schools will discuss The Rental Plan on textbooks and How It Has Worked in Stephens City.

Kernstown PTA R. E. Aylor Frederick County Schools Stephens City

Reynolds Store Social Notes Reveal Local Visiting

Jan 4 Reynolds Store reports visits across the community. Mr and Mrs Roy Perrul and family called on Mr and Mrs Wood Luttrell. Dr Weems attended Mr Tom Brannon’s ill son. Mrs J Jalley and Mrs Ray Kinter visited Mr and Mrs Paskel Omps. Burt Mason from Martinsburg visited Luttrells. Merrill Dick and Paskel Omps visited Eldon Luttrell with their son John Kent.

Merrill Dick Paskel Omps John Kent Eldon Luttrell

Winchester EUB class plans Sunday meeting at Mrs Robinson home

The Sunday school class at Winchester EUB church will gather at Mrs. Fred Robinson's home at 7 30 p m on Thursday. Mrs. Ray Hicks will lead the devotionals.

Queen Esther Winchester EUB Church Fred Robinson Ray Hicks

Thomas Trial Reset Delayed to January Seventeen

Rep J Parnell Thomas of New Jersey remained in Walter Reed hospital after a seven day postponement of his fraud trial. A new trial date has been scheduled for January seventeenth.

Washington J. Parnell Thomas Walter Reed Hospital

Bonds Forfeited After Arrests at Holiday Dance

Front Royal couple arrested New Year's Eve at Patton's dance hall forfeited bond after failing to appear in police court. Margaret Gattes faced drunk and disorderly charges while Jenn D Gattes was charged with interfering with an officer after freeing his wife. Bond amounts were $15.25 and $30.25 respectively. Earlier, Rogert and Joseph Lockhart of Limeton Va were fined $25 each with suspended 30 day jail terms for disorderly conduct.

Patton’s Margaret Gattes Jenn D. Gattes Gattes

Martinsburg Bulldogs Fall to Cumberland in Opener

Martinsburg, missing most of last season's players, loses 35 to 30 at Fort Hill in Cumberland. The Bulldogs, with only two regulars back, are set to host Fort Hill on January 21.

Martinsburg Bulldogs Fort Hill High Cumberland Martinsburg

Death of W A Bailey. Winchester leader remembered

The community mourns the death of W A Bailey a longtime civic and church leader in Winchester. He leaves two daughters and five grandchildren with a large family circle including eight surviving siblings. Funeral services are set for 2 30 p m Thursday at the EUB church on N Braddock Street followed by interment in Mt Hebron cemetery.

Bailey Winchester Wallace J. Lutz Allan Smedley West Chester N. Braddock St Carl Hiser Mt. Hebron Cemetery

Order of Publication in Winchester Chancery Case

In the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia an order of publication targets Cuola Charouhas and George Sigros infants in a chancery suit to encumber J Tellis Sigros property at 442 North Braddock Street. They must appear within ten days after due publication to protect their interests.

Betty Sigros Aspacea Sigros Jimmy Sigros Cuola Charouhas George Sigros J. Tellis Sigros North Braddock Street Winchester Virginia Braddock Street Corporation Court P. J. Marshall Ork Largent & Watts P.q

Mrs Katie Larrick Dies in 78th Year

Mrs Katie Boak Larrick 77 wife of Marvin B Larrick of 501 S Loudoun St died at Heist nursing home where she had been a patient 14 months Born in Frederick county she was daughter of the late Joseph E Andrews of Pennsylvania and Sarah E Boak of Martinsburg She leaves four children two daughters and two sons a brother and seven grandchildren Services 2 pm Thursday at Omps funeral home Rev John Oliver officiating Interment Mt Hebron cemetery

Katie Boak Larrick Marvin B. Larrick S. Loudoun St Heist Frederick County Joseph E. Andrews Pennsylvania Sarah E. Boak Martinsburg Presbyterian Church Winchester Robert R. Larrick Edward J. Bumgardner Washington W. J. Andrews Bladen Nebr Omps Funeral Home John Oliver Mt. Hebron Cemetery

Chicago Grain Futures Open Steady Amid Fair Interest

Chicago grain futures opened steady with fairly active trading. Wheat May 2.27 percent, July 2.10, Sep 2.10. Corn May 1.483 g, July 1.46, Sep 1.4034, Dec 1.345. Oats May 77, July 72 56-4. Soybeans Mar 2.60-60. Lard Jan 16.10.

Chicago

Farmers Livestock Exchange Market Update January 3 1949

Consignment good prices steady to .50 lower on cattle about 1.50 to 2 lower than previous Monday calves at record 38.25 cattle grades stockers heifers cows and calves listing ranges. Hog and lamb prices noted with best butcher and sow figures and lambs quoted.

Local Market Prices Corrected Daily at Star

Flour at retail listed with bag sizes and prices. Corn meal and corn prices shown by bag weight and moisture content. New wheat under 14 percent moisture at 2.10 per bushel, new corn under 17 percent at 1.75, barley at 1.30 per bushel. Feeds include Egg mash at 4.05, cracked corn 3.60, turkey grower 4.40, mixed feed 3.35, butter fat 0.36.

Agriculture Dept Markets Eggs and Poultry Prices Winchester

Prices paid by markets division for U S Grade A eggs and live poultry in the Winchester area. Listings include Grade A extra large 57 cents, large 55, medium 48, pullets at 41, and various poultry items with weights and prices. Also notes about No 1 quality fob producer’s farms and No 2 hens and guineas.

Winchester U. S U.S

Auction Notice of Household Goods at Patton's Storage

A public auction will be held Thursday January 6 1949 at 10 A M at Patton's Transfer and Storage Warehouse 425 North Cameron Street. Items include single bed with spring and mattress porch swing full length heavy duty washing machine reed rocking chairs a Victrola serenade Davenport wing chair fruit jars electric mantel clock and more.

Patton’s Transfer & Storage Cameron Street Patton’s

Market Quotation Wraps Chicago Baltimore and Virginia Prices

Baltimore market reports show apples prices for Delicious and Staymans, poultry and eggs weaker, butter receipts, and cattle hogs and sheep trading with varied gains. Beef and hog values feature loads of steer and heifer quotes, veal steady, and wholesale weight ranges across multiple markets including Chicago and Baltimore.

Sergeant's Sale of Philco Radio in Winchester

By virtue of an attachment from the Civil and Police Justice Court of Winchester the sale of a Philco Table Model Radio Model No 1203 is set for 10 A M January 6 1949 at Patton Transfer Storage Wharf house 425 N Camel Street Winchester. City Sgt. of Winchester reports the cash sale.

Civil and Police Justice Court of Winchester Virginia Baker Civil and Police Justice Court Bayliss & Patterson E. H. Keller Philco Patton’ Transfer & Storage Warf”house Camel Street Cather’s William N. Barrett Menfion Patton's Cameron Street

Stock Market Holds Ground After Yesterday’s Setback

New York trading opened with a mixed session as losses and gains balanced. Buying pressure waited on the President’s message and tomorrow’s Congress, with U S Steel and peers giving back marginal fractions while several Dow components rose.

New York Congress U. S. Steel Bethlehem Steel Firestone Goodrich Montgomery Ward Consolidated Natural Gas American Smelting General Electric Tri-Continental Corp Pennsylvania R. A Sinclair Oil Gulf Oil Transcontinental & Western Air U. S. Rubber Sears Roebuck United Aircraft American Telephone Commonwealth Edison Kennecott Copper Air Reduction Eastman Kodak Great Northern Preferred Standard Oil (Nj Warner Bros

Quiz Answers On Page Four.

Below are the correct responses: Upward, 186000 miles per second, Friday, 16 half pints, True about potash, John Bunyan and T. ten thousand dollars, "To forgive divine," Gen Dwight D Eisenhower, Baptist. Some birds bathe by sliding through wet leaf clusters.

John Bunyan Dwight D. Eisenhower

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Winifred Rogers Berryville Lumber Co. Inc Berryville Sergeant’s Sale G. G. Baker Aylor Reynold’s Store John W. Rosenberger & CO S. Braddock St Lee Orndoff Guernsey McCormick-Deering Allen The Indies of Welltown Church W.A. Bailey Helen Tellis Sigros St.Joseph Ae St.joseph Foster Barr’s Orchard & Farm Supply Katie Larrick Farmers Livestock Exchange Market Agriculture Dept. Markets Division North Pole W. Va Winchester Evening Star Yorks City of North Cameron St C. I. Brumback & Sons N. Cameron St Loudoun Hill’s Haldeman’s Lamp Motor Co Mervel W. Adams N. Cameron YALE Lowersenim Company R Rear Winchester Cold Storage Frederick County Court House Martha Newlin Coleman Dunn B. F. Goodrich Heatwolk Motor Co Chapman Motor CO W. Boscawen St DeSoto Wuneeann Shade Equipment CO Cea Virginia Power CO Sgt Modern Furniture China & Glass Lucinda Keller Lydia Orndoff Braddock St Adams Headley’s Auctions Woosekeeping Molden Electric CO
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