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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1949
Page
2
In Parade one of R D 1 A Winchester will march tomorrow with the famed 22d Marine battalion in the inaugural parade at Washington. McDaniel enlisted in Winchester and requested assignment to Quantico.
A series of farm sales scheduled from January to February lists buyers and locations. Eth el Eaton near Bunkjer Hill, WV offers household furniture, autos, real estate. L C White near Stephens City handles live stock and implements. Claude Poston near Millwood on Route 50 offers machinery and livestock. Charles Edwards near Berryville by Marvin Chapel Church lists livestock and farm implements. H S Barr at White Hall offers farm machinery and livestock. H O Light Grimes VA lists livestock, farm machinery and household goods.
The Red Cross bloodmobile will visit Winchester on January 31 sponsored by the Winchester Lions. A 10 person committee led by President Sebert Smith plans volunteer mobilization with members Dr William Schenck Hershel Slifer Baker Sofer J R Wilkins Herbert Holiday Lester Elliott Augustus Cahill Kenneth Snyder H C Murtry and H L Riley. New attendees were Charles A Dorton W Irvin Hoke and Lester Elliott. Out of town guests included Monte Montgomery of Baltimore and J D Goad of Strasburg. The program featured a rebroadcast of a radio air on Lionism by Ted Maone.
Petersburg businessman and gubernatorial candidate Remmie L. Arnold told a Alexandria audience that Virginia must reduce taxes and run state government with efficiency. He argued that current taxes are too high and could be lowered by applying basic business principles while expanding state services within the existing tax structure.
Mrs Louise Ridgeway resigned as clerk of Stephens City town office and police court creating a vacancy. Mayor W Lomax Parker said the town will appoint a new clerk. Ridgeway had taken office September 10 when Robert E O Neal became police justice. O Neal is handling clerical duties at Stephens City until a successor is named.
A peace delegate was wounded by a grenade in Peiping as a Kuomintang faction was blamed for the attack to delay cease fire negotiations. An 11 member Peiping peace mission expected return amid truce lines while moves shift government from Nanking to Canton.
Washington prepares for the largest inaugural display as about 700 warplanes fly in a parade for President Truman. Air Force leads with nearly 500 aircraft, Navy adds 200 plus, Army tanks and guns march, with ground exhibits at the Washington Monument.
Frederick County farmers must file 1948 ACP performance reports by February 15 or risk losing conservation payments. ACA chairman J. L. Hershman notes only 515 of an expected 735 reports received so far. Delays push payments through the State PMA and Treasury departments, affecting 1949 signup and signings for planned practices.
Since its founding in 1881 the American Red Cross has served in 3 954 domestic disasters across the United States.
The new executive team includes Morgan Berkel ey and Jefferson counties in West Virginia and the Two Rivers district covering Warren Page Rappahannock and Shenandoah counties. The native of Scranton Pennsylvania attended Wyoming Seminary Prep School and LaFayette College. Moore is married with two young sons.
Washington reporters note fresh evidence that the Truman administration will press a tough policy toward Russia as Senate action on Dean Acheson's confirmation as secretary of state proceeds. The confirmation vote stood 83 to 6 with Republicans largely opposing. Acheson is expected to be sworn in soon as the fourth secretary under President Truman.
Undersecretary Lovett urged the Russians to back words with deeds in a news conference. He cited Torriatti and Cachin statements abroad and pressed for concrete steps to signal a real Soviet peace effort and better relations.
Correct responses listed for ten quiz items including second marriage legality, the word stern, a wrestling term, variations of tsar, a 1929 date, zero degrees, the name Deborah, the word tram, the Negro National League, and the word trio.
Mrs. Vernie Larrick Richard, a Frederick County native born June 22 1867, died January 11 in Evansville Indiana after a period of ill health. She was the last of nine children, daughter of John Henry and Sarah Fisher Larrick of Hayfield, and sister of Newton K. Larrick, a long time Hayfield newspaper correspondent.
The Cotton Board will establish pilot schools in cotton spinning and weaving. A board official says the scheme will make industrial history in Britain. Training will be free and given by professional consultants. Unions nominees and firm selections will supply participants.
In Zurich on January 19 the executive committee of the new International Musicians Federation met under chair William Batten of Brittain. The federation, formed in Zurich in 1948, aims to promote collaboration among musicians' organizations worldwide. The article notes the pennyweight as the weight of the English penny.
In loving memory of our dear mother Sarah B Fletcher who left us one year ago. The poem notes the trial of parting and describes remembrance as a golden chain. Her children send a small token to show they still remember.
Thousands gathered in Washington for the presidential inauguration as President Truman urged a cooperative Congress in 1950 and recalled April 12 1945. Dewey sent congratulations and Truman signed a four day weekend federal holiday for the capital area easing the celebrations.
Plans move from a white tie dinner at the Mayflower for presidential electors to a giant gala in the National Guard armory. About 700 entertainers including stage and radio stars participate with four military bands and three dance groups. The gala sold out, with 5300 tickets sold at 2.50 to 10 dollars, and some boxes near the President’s party sold for more. The President signed a 25 thousand dollar yearly raise and a 50 thousand dollar tax free increase in expenses. Washington hotels report 25,000 rooms available for overflow. Veterans of Bat tery D, 129th field artillery and other World War I companions will breakfast with the President and ride in the inaugural parade.
A double feature Rotary program announces the induction of Raymond Saxe and Kenneth Robinson under Dr. Ronald S. Wilson. L. G. Sjostrom leads the second portion discussing plans for the On to New York meeting.
Mayor Charles Leslie Wright announced that 1949 licenses for out-of-town delivery trucks with Middletown retail business must be paid at the Borden Building office daily 9 to 4. The same rate as 1948. applicable to in-town and out-of-town retail merchants and trucks handling milk bread coal soft drinks laundry and dry cleaning.
In the Paris region a worker with four children and non working wife earns 18 250 francs monthly plus salary. A father of eight children receives 319 800 francs yearly as a bonus.
An interview with Campbell notes valley cattle numbers are below normal nationwide but abnormally high in the Valley. Growers expect profits if prices level off near current levels, providing a steady margin as grain and hay are produced on local farms.
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