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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1951
Page
2
The editorial outlines a shift to defense manufacturing, reducing consumer goods like radios and cars, while expanding plant capacity for potential all-out war. It notes steel output rising from 103 million to about 120 million ingot tons in three to four years to support defense and civilian needs, and discusses the possibility of a dual economy if no war occurs.
January 20 at 1 p m J Randolph Larrick Special Commissioner conducts sale in front of Western Frederick Bank Gore Virginia Timberland on North Mountain January 20 at 2 p m Estate of Lloyd N Conner deceased in lot adjoining Coffee Restaurant Middletown Virginia Three trucks February 15 at 10 a m A M Fowler north of Boyce on Pyretown Road Livestock implements and household goods
Mrs Trene Luttrell 41 wife of Maurice Luttrell of Trenton Michigan died suddenly Thursday. She was sister in law to Milton Luttrell of 1419 Berryville Ave. Funeral services were planned in Michigan for Monday. She leaves a daughter and several brothers and sisters.
Police Chief J. Thomas Boyd says the department has collected a variety of bicycles and parts found by officers around the city. Owners may reclaim them by presenting proper identification at the police station.
The 1951 convention season begins in Roanoke Monday with one of the year’s largest gatherings the Virginia State Horticultural Society.
The document outlines interim administration for Korea, a cease fire agreement, and a UN backed body including the UK US USSR and Communist China to settle Far Eastern issues, Formosa, and China's UN representation under existing international obligations.
Berryville report shows re elected directors J G Burch J M H Clagett E G Coiner J C Glascock Dr C H Aden Hobson C McGehee E Blackburn Moore Roy E Potts William R Thompson A Garland Williams Rice W Levi elected chairman Floyd L McWilliams secretary tellers named Roll call shows strong stock representation Roy Potts reviews earnings noting depreciation taxes reserve accounts and profits excess of four times capital stock Bank marked seventy years of service Directors re elected E G Conner chairman Roy Potts Hobson C McGeehee McWilliams Edmunds Webb Wise carver Lelia VanDeventer and others receive promotions luncheon held afterwards.
Richmond report says illegal moonshine costs climb as prices hit two dollars per pint. Government agents note higher charges from producer to middleman, with a case fetching ninety six dollars retail, and even legal ABC store pints near that price. Moonshiners allegedly resell ABC whisky to stay in business.
Fire destroyed one room of a two story home belonging to William Burey Glass 41 and he died in the flames. Firemen found his body after bringing the blaze under control. Origin of the fire unknown. Glass was unemployed and left behind a wife and two children.
Dr. George Abbott Torrence, 59, a prominent physician and civic leader, died yesterday in Fort Lauderdale Florida after several months of illness. A native of Appomattox and graduate of the Medical College of Virginia, he began his medical practice in Wise County in 1914.
The State argued Tucker's charge that a tax promotes Virginia apple sales serves a public purpose since the general citizens benefit from increased sales of Virginia products.
Bishop Paul N. Garber, newly named bishop for Richmond and Europe, will headline the Winchester District Missionary Institute at Woodstock Methodist Church. The program starts with worship led by Rev. Francis Hunt, followed by talks on women’s work, youth work, and missions. An Ambassadors for Christ film airs at 6, then supper. Garber speaks at 8 on Methodism in Europe.
The 19 year old Pvt. Hubert Reeves, a Korea frostbite victim, had both feet amputated at Percy Jones Army Hospital. Doctors planned the next surgeries for his left hand fingers and right hand knuckles while Reeves' condition remained described as excellent. His mother, Mrs. D Hubert Reeves, waited outside the operating room expressing quiet resolve.
Textile Workers Union of America leaders in Danville pursue a spring wage request for the national cotton rayon industry after President Truman’s economic message. TWUA executive vice president George Baldanzi says no wage controls exist and a 24 member committee will announce the increase amount by day’s end impacting about 180000 workers in 470 mills.
The Marine Corps announces a call up of 2,250 Reserve officers including 2,000 ground force and 250 aviation officers from the Marine Corps Reserve. Most will be first lieutenants for combat type duty with at least 30 days before reporting.
A store awning at Patton's Grocery, 307 N Cameron St, was damaged by a morning fire at 7 30. The blaze, sparked by a large light bulb in front of the store, caused about 100 dollars in damage and was extinguished before the fire department arrived.
In Blyth England police conclude about 70 windows on the town's main street were smashed. They say the crimes appear to stem from a personal grudge rather than random vandalism, noting the offender targeted specific properties.
United Nations diplomats welcomed news that Russia would abstain in the Korea cease fire appeal voting. The document, expected to be sent to Communist China, boosted hopes for a peaceful settlement.
The Martinsville wind driven blaze in the main business district Sunday caused an official losses tally of 702100 dollars. Fire officials reported the damage affected several storefronts and disrupted downtown activity.
The Original Don Cossack Chorus will appear at Handley High School auditorium in Winchester on Sunday January 21 at 3 p m under Winchester Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsorship. Tickets available at the door Molden Electric Co Gray Eddy and the Chamber of Commerce office in George Washington Hotel.
A federal case charges 204 individuals and five principals with conspiracy to defraud by abusing VA subsistence payments. Veterans allegedly marked present while working full time and receiving benefits, with kickbacks to a Brooklyn school. Officials say potential prison terms range to 80 years for principals and up to 5 years for each veteran. Arraignments pending due to docket size.
Jacob R. Mummau of RFC Chambersburg Pa faced a discontinued charge for writing a $1 145 07 check on an Artstown Pa bank to the Virginia Livestock Market. Judge Elliott Marshall presided in Corporation Court yesterday morning with Mummau free on a 2000 bond.
A historical note asserts the Soviet Union contains practically all natural resources used by humans, highlighting its broad resource base and potential global impact.
Livestock prices show uneven but overall gains in hogs and cattle while sheep reach new highs. Hog prices mostly higher in lighter weights, sows down. cattle receipts heavier but with some top steers and yearlings at record levels. Sheep market posts all time highs with strong demand. twelve markets report 47 000 head in week. New York stocks mixed with rails strong, steels weak, several majors off. bonds mixed and quiet.
Chicago grains slipped into a steady start on the board of trade with opening prices listed for Wheat Corn Oats Rye Soybeans and Lard across nearby and deferred positions. Prices shown include Wheat Mar 2.45 5-8 May 2.45 3-8 1-2 Jly 2.39 5-8 Sep 2.40 5-8 Corn Mar 1.76 1-2 May 1.77 1-2 5-8 Jly 1.77 3-4 Sep 1.76 1-2 Oats May 96 5-8 1-2 Jly 91 3-8 Sep 90 3-8 Rye May 1.77 3-4 1-2 Jly 180 1-4 Soybeans Mar 3.17 May 3.18-18 1-4 Jly 3.18 1-4 Lard Mar 19.67 May 19.85.
Edward L. Molden receives a city permit to build a $6000 frame dwelling on Lot 43 on the west side of Pine Street.
Answers listed include President Harry S Truman, Chile, a quoted line about being engaged in a play, Battle of Quebec, names Jennings Cullen and Graham, Gustaf VI, Sir Walter Scott, usury, the plaintiff John Doe and defendant Richard Roe, and a historical unit of weight used in tonnage calculations for fish.
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