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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1947

Page

2

Two Automobiles and Rouss Truck Damaged In Wreck

An accident near the Engine House on West Boss Street Holmes Wisecarver investigated. A 1987 Buick driven by Robert of New Kensington and a 1940 Ford coach driven by Ray Rowland pulled into a fire zone after the siren, damaging Mangone s car and Rowland s car. The Rouss fire truck pierced the Buick top and suffered damage. no injuries reported.

Rouss Stuicer Hol Holmes Wisecarver John H Pat) Dunn Wisecarver Robert New Kensington Ray Rowland Martinsburg Mangone Rowland

Shackleford Infant Dead

Infant son of Mr and Mrs Guy W Shackleford of Berryville died at Memorial Hospital born March 10. Mother Miss Jessie Jackson Shenandoah County and sister Margaret Alice survive. Parlor services tomorrow at 10 from Green Hill Cemetery Berryville.

Thomas Guy Shackleford Guy W. Ac Berryville Memorial Hospiere Jessie

U S Seeks Russian Chinese Action to Open Dairen Port

Washington asks Russia and China to arrange further delay to end Soviet control of Dairen and open the port to world traffic under Chinese administration after Soviet refusal to allow three American civilians to land. The U S Navy ship carrying them was ordered to leave port in 20 minutes.

Washington United States Russia China Dairen Urion State Department U. S

Marshall Picked by GOP as Senate Chaplain

The Rev Dr Peter Marshall pastor of New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington DC has been selected as the Senate chaplain. A native of Scotland and Columbia Seminary graduate, he succeeds Rev Frederick Brown Harris. Marshall is known as a Scottish speaking preacher and frequent public speaker with a large church following.

Peter Marshall New York Avenue Presbyterian Church Washington D. C Winchester Frederick County Senate Marshall Frederick Brown Harris Foundry Methodist Church Scotland Columbia Seminary Georgia Santi Ues Rac Ote St. Andrews

Merchant Funeral Held in Front Royal for John William Merchant

Funeral services were held in Front Royal for John William Merchant a Warren county native and retired gunsmith and watchmaker who died Saturday afternoon at Kline's Nursing Home Middletown He leaves one son.

Front Royal John William Merchant Warren County Kline Middletown

Faith and Prayer Services Draw Large Crowd at Church

The Week of Prayer services at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church continued with Dr. Stafford delivering a message on Fathers and Brethren. Speakers included Dr. Ronald Wilson and Rev. Robert Whitten. The sermon warned of paganism and urged Christians to unite and advance the gospel.

Stafford Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Ronald T. J. Hawkins Robert A. Whitten

Milldale sale directory notice amid Front Royal area

Auction listing for Milldale Virginia located eight miles east of Front Royal at a feed store venue with notes referencing Eugene Hin and a January 8 date at 10:30 am.

Milldale Front Royal Eugene Hin Warren County White Post

Police recover stolen Plymouth in under three hours

Nathaniel Brown of Winchester reported a 1041 Plymouth stolen from in front of Dr. C. R. Anderson on Boscawen street Saturday afternoon. West Virginia state police recovered the undamaged car near Keyser at 5 p.m. and arrested Robert Fehling, 25, of Wisconsin, an escapee from St. Joseph jail. Fehling may face trial in Winchester. He had driven through Louisiana to attend the Sugar Bowl game after stealing a string of cars.

Nathaniel Brown Rt. 3 Winchester West Virginia Ae W. Va C. R. Anderson Boscawen Street Harvey Bradford Flint Hill Keyser Robert Fehling Wisconsin St. Joseph Michigan F. M. Funk Fehling Funk Winchesett Louisiana

Army Trucks In Jam Damage With City Vehicle

Two surplus army trucks en route to Weston West Virginia collided with a Winchester street department truck at Cork and Braddock streets Saturday. The damage was slight and no arrests were made.

Weston W. Va Winchester Street Department Cork Braddock Streets

Austin Takes Over Disarmament Task At UN Move

The switch places Austin in charge of the disarmament task, sparking speculation of a possible easing in American tactics toward negotiating with Russia on the atomic energy issue. Austin is known for cooperation with Soviet colleagues at U N sessions, especially Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko, while Baruch favored blunt American proposals.

Austin Russia New York U.N Sessions Andrei Gromyko Baruch

Senate Delays Bilbo Seating Amid Committee Shuffles

The Senate postponed action on seating Theodore Bilbo of Mississippi for at least two months as party leaders plan committee lineups. Bilbo heads to New Orleans for a second cancer operation. if he lives he will return to press for the seat despite Republican opposition. House leaders arrange assignments under the Congressional Reorganization Act to reduce committee memberships and align budget and revenue plans with new rules.

Senate George D.-Ga Finance Committee Millikin Finance Group Theodore G. Bilbo D.-Miss Bilbo New Orleans House

Obituary of George Loy 84 in Winchester Virginia

George Loy 84 died at 3 30 PM at the home of his daughter Mrs Lelia Foreman 1314 South Braddock Street Winchester from complications. Born January 12 1862 in Frederick County he was the son of William and Susan Loy and a member of United Brethren Church Hayfield. Surviving are his daughter two granddaughters three great granddaughters four sisters and two brothers with nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 30 PM from Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church with Rev Ronald S Wilson officiating. Interment Mt Olive Cemetery Frederick County.

George Loy Lelia Foreman South Braddock Street Frederick County William Susan Boyce Loy United Brethren Church Hayfield Foreman Louis Bowley Grace Royston Miriam Katherine Bowley Jane Royston Margaret Newlin Minnie Wisecarver Pickering Emma Lowery James Loy Winchester Roy Loy Falls Church Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Ronald S. Wilson D. D Mt. Olive Cemetery

Mrs Aretta Miller Died In Staunton Virginia Miller 70

Mrs Aretta Virginia Miller aged 70 died in Staunton Virginia on Thursday from complications. She lived in Winchester for many years after marrying Edward A Miller who died earlier. She was a Methodist and survived by a son Delmer A Miller of Hagerstown and two daughters Edna Powers of Chicago and Agnes Racey of Winchester plus brothers Arthur and Thomas Marple and sisters Nettie Shipley and Mary Yeakley. Funeral held Tuesday at Jones Funeral Home with Rev Lewis F Havermale. interment Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Aretta Virginia Miller Staunton Miller Winchester Frederick County Elizabeth Marple Washington Marple Edward A. Miller Methodist Church Delmer A. Miller Hagerstown Edna Powers Chicago Illinois Agnes Racey Arthur Marple Cumberland Thomas Marple Nettie Shipley Baltimore Mary Yeakley Martinsburg W. Va

George W Bowley Dies At 1600 South Loudoun Street

George W Bowley age 55 died at his home Sunday January 5 born February 7 1879 in Frederick County to Jackson Bowley and Georgia Anne Lowery Bowley He was a shoe repairman and Lutheran Survivor list includes widow Nannie Baker Bowley four sons Theodore Robert Leon William a daughter Colleen Tisdale a brother Wallace Bowley two half brothers Clint and Joe Carpenter and grandchild Judy Ann Bowley Funeral Tuesday at 2 from Jones Funeral Home Rev William E Eisenberg will officiate Interment Mt Hebron Cemetery pallbearers named.

George W. Bowley South Loudoun Street Prederick County Jackson Bowley Georgia Anne Lowery Bowley Nannie Baker Bowley Theodore New York City Robert Strasburg Leon William

Brill Funeral Tuesday for Howard Walton Brill

Howard Walton Brill of Strasburg and native of Star Tannery died yesterday at Woodstock hospital. He was the son of the late Isaac and Salome Brill and the last of 16 siblings. Survived by his widow and nine daughters and sons.

Howard Walton Brill Strasburg Star Tannery Woodstock Isaac and Salome Brill

Jury Assembles To Hear Robert Fitzgerald Case

A jury of twelve was selected to try Robert Fitzgerald of Buckhannon and Winchester on charges of stealing about 775 from clothing belonging to George Cameron an apple buyer on October 23. Prosecution witnesses remained after noon. Defense attorney is Thomas Scully. A prior trial ended in a hung jury.

Robert Fitzgerald Buckhannon Winchester George Cameron Hoye L. Riley William ©. Grove LeRoy F. Cahill Holmes EB. Yeakley J. Howard Riley P. G. Ireland Keneth B. Henry Earl L. Mason Fred M. Ritter Ralph 8 Fansler Louis Zuckerman W. Leonard Perry Thomas Scully

Two Injured In Route 11 Wreck Near Vaucluse

Two persons were injured late Friday night in an automobile crash on U S Route 11 at Vaucluse. A 1939 Dodge driven by Madge Elaine Coffman of Edinburg left the road, hit a telephone pole, and damaged fence on the Stickley farm. Trooper Fant investigated the scene.

Vaucluse Madge Elaine Coffman Edinburg Stickley Farm Fant

Virginia Governor Urges Steps to Avert Education Crisis

Governor Tuck warned of a worsening shortage of qualified teachers postwar and called for emergency licenses and $30,000 in summer school scholarships for college graduates to train teachers. He criticized low teacher pay and urged labor dispute legislation to prevent service disruptions, noting 3,000 sub standard licenses.

Tuck Virginia Virginia Advisory Legislative Council

Governor outlines state operation and anti union measures

The governor proposes a plan to suspend utility operations during a strike, appoint state managers, and replace unwilling workers. A second bill would bar employers from forcing union membership or dues, defend workers’ livelihoods, and curb union leadership while protecting public welfare.

Tuck

American Plane Reaches Hawaii After Palmyra Stop

An American aircraft continued to Hawaii after an overnight fueling stop at Palmyra. The ship reported calm population conditions on the atoll as a new inundation threat loomed. Passengers were seen eating sandwiches and drinking coffee in a theater building on the small island.

Palmyra Hawaii Atoll tiny_Coop

First Palmyra rescue plane returns after refuted need

Lt. Ernest erod from Palestine Texas reported the B25 bomber refueled at Palmyra and brought the first direct word from the scene as the first rescue plane was sent back to Johnston Island. No fresh inundations were reported, though evidence suggested contact with Palmyra's long silent radio had been re established.

Ersland Palmyra Navy Johnston Island Ernest Erod Palestine Tex

Answers to the Daily Quiz Corrected

Answers to the Daily Quiz list the solutions for questions printed on February 2. The quiz covers topics from general knowledge and history to current costs. Entries include black tea in item five and references to the Office of Price Administration in item six.

Office of Price Administraom Louisville Pines U.S Jaanary

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