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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1947

Page

2

Waynesboro Defeats Handley for 46-30 District Win

Waynesboro crushed Handley 46-30 as the Little Giants rallied from a 20-23 deficit to seize the lead late in the third. Tomes 15 and Dorset 13 led Waynesboro while McIntyre scored for Handley. Handley slips to 1-2 in league play, jostling in the district standings. Preliminary: Handley Jaycees beat Waynesboro junior varsity 28-20.

Waynesboro Chester Clifton Forge Front Royal Lexington Handley Jaycees Varity Swisher White Dorset Bones Gruver Smith Te McKee Chapman LaVecchia Keller C Fisher Folkes Brown Lotts Wright R. Lotts

Charles Town Legion Tops Winchester Semi-Pros 38–22

Charles Town American Legion defeated Winchester Semi-Pros 38 22 at the armory. Whitmore scored 14 points and Willingham added five two point baskets as West Virginia took early control and led 9 3 in the first quarter. Lovett led Winchester with 10 points.

Charles Town Legion Winchester Garber Charles Town American Legion Whitmore Willingham West Virginians Lovett Armory B. Lovett J. Lewis B. Magaha Baker Ritter D. Garber E. Garber Charles Town Lorenz Se Re

Men’s Bible Class Notices Session Tomorrow at 9 45

The Golden Rule Bible Class of Braddock Street Methodist Church will meet at 9 45 with Dr. C R Anderson mayor of Winchester and Cork Street Christian Church as guest speaker. Reports on the quarter ending December 31 will be given by secretary and treasurer. The Men’s Fellowship class of First Baptist Church meets at 9 45 with Dr. E T Clark teaching. Visitors are welcome.

Braddock Street First Baptist Church E. T. Clark

For Sale 11 Acres Close to Winchester Home and Barn

For sale 11 acres with a 6 room house bath well cistern barn and outbuildings 3 miles from Winchester asking price eight thousand dollars.

Winchester

Charles A. Davis Dies at 78 Retired Hampshire Farmer

Charles A. Davis 78 longtime Hampshire area farmer died this morning at his home 225 East Street after months of illness Death attributed to complications He was born July 11 1868 in Mill Brook Hampshire County and moved to Winchester last year Survived by two wives two children from each marriage and a brother Funeral services not set Mt Zion Methodist Church member

Charlies A. Davis East Street William and Anna Davis Delray W. Va Mill Brook Hampshire County Virginia Carlile Curtis Loy Winchester I. M. Dicken Ls. W. Va Davis Letitia Combs Tucker Cecil Grapes Ray G. Davis York John E. Davis Rio Methodist Church Mt. Zion

Minister Leaves Wife After 25 Years in Ministry

Plainfield Avenue Methodist Church minister, honored in 1944, leaves a brief note for his wife. Mrs. Cowles weeps as Reedy comforts her. police report no words exchanged. The minister is examined, deferred until February 7, and Mrs. Cowles is hospitalized.

Plainfield Avenue Methodist Cowles Reedy

Health unit plan discussed for Winchester and Frederick counties

A panel outlined a proposed community health unit covering case investigation, school health, pre school clinics, tuberculosis and rabies controls, and water and sanitation. County officials voiced cautious support, with leaders predicting local adoption if public backing grows.

Richmond Neale School Health Service State Department Tuberculosis Association District Nurses Association Clarke County Graham Dougherty Berryville Charles C. Dearmont C. R. Anderson Charles M. Rosenberger Frederick County Hawthorne Winchester

Generosity From Family and Donors Support Library

The late Col. Ashby Miller and family patrons including Mrs. John Heber Flood Mrs. Alfred M. Kerfoot Miss Rose M. McDonald and others contribute to library funds along with Walter S. Amos Lester L. Baker and numerous friends and local leaders aiding the cause. The list spans many households and extends to Admiral L. M. Nulton and Gen. Bryan Conrad among others.

Col. Ashby Miller John Heber Flood Alfred M. Kerfoot Rose M. McDonald Hunter H. McGuire Joseph A. Massie, Sr L. M. Nulton Walter S. Amos Lester L. Baker Louis Baker W. A. Baker Benjamin Belchie Ernest M. Bristol

Market Rally Extends on Expanded Volume in New York

New York January 18 stock market extended its rally on expanded volume after the Federal Reserve Board restored margin trading on securities exchanges. Trading was brisk for about twenty minutes after the open, then quieted though advances ranged from fractions to a point or more near the close. Bonds closed higher.

New York Federal Reserve Board

House Panel Debates Utility Net Revenue and 15 Percent Clause

Debate centers on how net revenue is defined for state utilities and whether the 15 percent charge would exceed or fall short of lines charged to ferry companies. E B Moore argues the Senate sought an equitable charge that could influence collective bargaining while warning against excessive penalties. The bill, held over for votes, moves toward an emergency clause to take effect before the current contract with Virginia Electric and Power.

Spier McCue E. B. Moore Clarke House Senate Moore Virginia Electric and Power International Brotherhood of Elecrical Workers

Notable List of Names and Patrons at Local Event

A roster of attendees and sponsors includes Kel, S. H. Kress, Lieut. Col. Ran dold Leigh, Bobby Lindsey, Mrs. J. W. Lloyd, Mrs. Jay Lowden, Mrs. Hunter H. McGuire, Mrs. W. H. Mollinee, Miss Anne Meade, A. G. Miller, Hon. E. Blackburn Moore, Mrs. Juliet Mulholland, W. B. Omps, C. A. Overton Jr., Mrs. core E. Parks, Mrs. S. D. Pres in, L. N. Robinson, Mrs. A. J. Rose, John W. Rosenberger and Company, Mrs. E. G. Rusk, R. W. Rusk, Dr. R. R. Sartelle, Miss Mary N. Scully, C. S. Seely, Jacob Skiles, S. F. Small, Mrs. J. Stadleman, Mrs. E. C. Stuart Jr., H. B. Swope, Miss Sara Tanquary, Clarence Teets, Miss Orra J. Turner, Turner Ashby Chapter U. D. C., Mrs. Mary K. Welch, R. V. Whitehurst and Miss Mary W. Worthington.

Kel S. H. Kress Randold Leigh Bobby Lindsey J. W. Lloyd Jay . Lowden Hunter H. McGuire W. H. Mollinee Anne Meade A. G. Miller E. Blackburn Moore Juliet Mulholland W. B. Omps C. A. Overton, Jr Core E. Parks D. Presin L. N. Robinson A.J. Rose John W. Rosenberger and Company E. G. Rusk R. W. Rusk R. R. Sartelle Mary N. Scully

Answers to the Daily Quiz

Answers to the Daily Quiz printed on Page 4 include: Graduated by the college The Song of Solomon Can Magna Carta In a pumpkin shell The young couple married Amerindian Elizabeth Barrett Browning U mainland Wyoming Montana Ida ho One who enjoys good eating and good living.

Elizabeth Barrett Browning Mainland Wyoming Montana Idaho

Livestock and Produce Market Reports Baltimore Chicago

Baltimore stock and produce quotations list cattle bids by weight and class with weekly shifts for steers cows and calves. Chicago hog and cattle prices show mixed moves with declines for lower grades and gains for some heavier, higher quality cattle and hogs.

Obituary of Mark Robertson 74 of Greenville Virginia

Mark Robertson 74 of Greenville Virginia died Friday morning at 8 15 as a parly time stroke. He was a painter by trade and a member of the air and Rebekah Lodge of Greenville. He is survived by his brother Earl Robertson Sr of 203 East Baker Street. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 30 PM at the Greenville Methodist Church. Mrs Earl Robertson will leave today to attend the services.

Mark Robertson Greenville Air and Rebekah Lodge Earl Robertson East Baker Street Greenville Methodist Church

Beef market report shows varied cattle prices and canners

The market lists 5a and Beef bulls at 15.78 with most 15.50 and below, veal uneven but steady, strong demand for good and choice at 25.00 27.00, some 28.00 and up. Beef cows mostly 15.50 16.60, outside cows 17.50, canners and cutters 8.60 10.75, good beef cows 11.25 15.00.

Baltimore USDA Chicago Livestock Chicago

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Handley Varsity McIntyre Batten and Lough Omps Funeral Home Cor Chappie Men’s Bible Class the Star Tommy D. Lockhart McCormick- Deering Brumback & Sons N. Cameron S John W. Rosenberger & Co Braddock Bt Charles A. Davis Clarke County News Service M. M. Adams Republic Amherst and Boscawen Sts Plumly Lumber Co N. Kent St W. J. Oates ROY Duvall & Son, Auctioneers Stock Market Report Greenville, Va Cameron Street Keraus Odels George Washington Bell Oie Riley Bros B. C. Brumback Middletown Phiggo General Electric Miller & Anderson Philco Neo Buncutter Tire CO Cor Braddock & Germain Sta Tan Virginia Loan & Thrift Corporation Cushman Motor Scooters Cushman Scooter Sales S. Loudown St S. Loudoun St Savage Singer Oliver P. E. Dennis & Son Roy Duvall J. M H. W. Murphy &Son Buddy Artrip
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