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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1947

Page

2

Winchester Farm Leaders Attend Local Meeting

Local farm leaders gathered in Woodstock for a district professional meeting on livestock and agronomy. Notables included PMA chairman J. L. Hershman and Wool Growers officials. District 7 wool growers to convene Wednesday at 1 30 PM at I Fred Stine's office for a report by United Wool Growers General Manager K A Keithly and director nominations.

Woodstock J. L. Hershman PMA C. E. Koontz Croswell Henderson Julian Everly John Wolfe W. R. Legge A. L. Frye James Gibbons James Gordon I. Fred Stine K. A. Keithly United Wool Growers, Inc Harrisonburg

Frederick County Christmas Seal Sale totals rising

Mrs. A. W. Wright reports the annual Frederick county Christmas Seal Sale has gathered 13 35.75 so far with about 195 in contributions and an estimated 400 more expected by May. Miss Ruby M. Grerly reports Middletown community sales at 155.53, ahead of last year.

A. W. Wright Frederick County

Funeral Services For Charles Davis Held Tomorrow

Funeral services for Charles A. Davis who died Saturday morning at his home 225 East Street will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at Union Chapel Church in Delray West Virginia. The family and friends will leave the home at 12 30 to go to the church. The Rev Sawyer will officiate and interment will be in Green Lane Cemetery. Active pallbearers are J L Chapman Robert Leake Clarence Davis Harold Davis Elmer Oates and Lester Nealis. Honorary pallbearers are Paul Wolford Charles Moreland Lester Baker Curtis Ruckman Cortie Ruckman and Hoy Timbrook.

Charles A. Davis East Street Union Chapel Church Delray W. Va Sawyer Green Lane Cemetery J. L. Chapman Robert Leake Clarence Davis Harold Davis Elmer Oates Lester Nealis Paul Wolford Charles Moreland Lester Baker Curtis Ruckman Cortie Ruckman Hoy Timbrook

Six Month Old Berryville Girl Dies at Home

Constance Louise Frick six month old daughter of Lewis Elmer and Hilda Marie Frick of Berryville died this morning at 4 o clock. Born July 21 1946 she is survived by her parents and sister Victoria Marie Frick. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 o'clock from John H Enders Funeral Home with burial in Green Hill Cemetery Berryville.

Constance Louise Frick Lewis Elmer Hilda Marie Frick Berryville Victoria Marie Frick John H. Enders Green Hill Cemetery

Senate budget meeting aims to speed cuts and revenue plans

Senate Democrats back reasonable GOP cost-cutting moves as four committees meet under the Congressional Reorganization Act. The session targets swift action on revenue and spending figures due to be submitted to Congress by February 15.

Senate Democrats Congress

Talmadge and Governor Row Over Court Recourse

The article notes Governor Talmadge declaring re-occupation of executive offices amid state police protection and asserting only one governor, while Mr Thompson vows to pursue court action. It also lists a religious query about angelic orders, naming Seraphim to Archangels.

Late Mrs Luttrell Dies At Home In Winchester

Laura Edna Luttrell aged 68 died at her brother Ford Luttrell’s home 834 Amherst Street Winchester at 8 46 p m after a six month illness. Born May 15 1878 in Morgan County West Virginia she was daughter of the late Alvina Alexander and Stuart H Luttrell. Survived by three brothers Joseph T Luttrell Williamsport Md John D Luttrell Winchester and Ford Luttrell Winchester a sister Mrs Virginia DeHaven Martinsburg W V and numerous nieces and nephews Funeral at 3 00 p m Wednesday from 834 Amherst Street conducted by Rev Francis Eldridge of Cumberland Md Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery Pallbearers nephews of the deceased to serve Remains will be moved from Jones Funeral Home to the residence Wednesday morning at 11 00 a m.

Laura Edna Luttrell Fother Ford Luttrell Amherst Street Morgan County W. Va Alvina Alexander Stuart H. Luttrell Ha Brethren Church of Ha Brethren Church of Thisty. Surviving Are Three Brothers, Joseph T. Luttrell Williamsport John D. Luttrell Winchester Virginia DeHaven Martinsburg Francis Eldridge Cumberland Mount Hebron Earl Luttrell Raymond Dinges Gilbert Stotler Vernon Reuss Harley DeHaven Ed Clowser Harold Cooper Billy Lichliter

Hall linked to Currie case with suspect sought in California

Police issued an alert for a second man seen with Currie near Hall one mile east of here on December 26. Descriptions note a 20 year old, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches, 140 to 150 pounds, wearing a white sailor cap, blue navy shirt and dungarees. Extradition to California may be required. Governor to designate trip officials.

Here Hall Currie Cross Junction Winchester L. A. Butler DeHaven Los Angeles California Commonwealth Attorney John Bywaters Navy Percy Malone

Busch Symphony At Handley School Tomorrow Night

Ada Busch and the Busch Symphony Orchestra bring great music to Handley School tomorrow night under the Winchester Community Concert Association. Admission will be by membership card only.

Ada Busch Busch Symphony Orchestra Winchester Community Concert Association

Peace Treaties Ceremony Delays For Marshall Oath

In Washington Byrnes and top officials attended a ceremony on peace treaties with Finland and other nations. General George C. Marshall, en route to be sworn in as Secretary of State, was delayed by weather in Chicago and will take the oath in Washington tomorrow after arriving by train.

United States George C. Marshall Washington Chicago Pennsylvania Railroad Manhattan Limited Marshall White House

Shanghai rape case stirs protests over Pierson verdict

Miss Shen and Chinese policemen testified rape charges at MP headquarters the night of the incident. Pierson’s intoxication on Christmas Eve was asserted by O Doud and eight witnesses. A naval doctor found three small abrasions, suggesting injuries from a prior exam, while Shen claimed three hours of fighting. Shanghai students threaten renewed anti American demonstrations if Pierson is not convicted and harshly punished.

O'Doud Miss Shen Pierson O’doud Percival I. Clark Oklahoma City Naval Shanghai U. S William Pierson Pei- Ping

Proper outdoor thermometer placement for accuracy

A thermometer should be hung on the north side of the house in a sheltered spot such as a porch. The hook must be long enough to keep the thermometer an inch or two from the wall and away from heat sources that could skew readings.

Grace Episcopal Church reports and new gifts in Berryville

Grace Church held its annual congregational meeting in Berryville with Rev. Henry G. Lane presenting church work and treasurer reports. New vestrymen include Rear Admiral Morton C. Mumma Jr. and Donald Cooley while existing members were re elected. A new oil furnace and radiators were installed as gifts from Mrs. Charles W. Chapin and Mrs. John Lutz with two silver plates donated in memory of S Frank Baughman.

Berryville Grace Episcopal Church Henry G. Lane Morton C. Mumma, Jr Donald Cooley Tom Dix Charles W. Chapin New York Lucy McCormick Grace Church John Lutz Washington, D. C

Clarke H. D. C. Schedules Meetings for Berryville and Millwood

Clarke H D C announces two meetings with Miss Margaret Yowell as home demonstration agent. Berryville H D C meets tomorrow at 1 30 PM at the Community Building to discuss painting trays. Millwood H D C meets tomorrow at 7 PM at Mrs John Lees home to discuss painting trays.

Margaret Yowell Clarke County Berryville H. D. C Millwood H. D. C John Lee

U. S. Chamber Speaker Urges Five Point Policy

William K. Jackson of the U S Chamber urged moderation in labor management and vigilance in foreign affairs to about 500 Baltimore Association of Commerce members. He called for a five point policy including firm anti aggression foreign policy sound collective bargaining public stake awareness removal of artificial government control a balanced federal budget and tax reform to end punitive features.

William K. Jackson U. S. Chamber of Commerce Baltimore Association of Commerce Jackson

Stewardship Training Speaker Addresses Large Local Audiences

The Rev. Warren H. Dennison led two large sessions at Congregational Christian Church this week. He spoke last night on the topic That at and Why of Christian Stewardship and invites the public to hear him again this evening. Dennison is a member of the United Stewardship Council of the United States and Canada.

Warren H. Dennison Congregational Christian Church Dennison United Stewardship Council United States Canada

Civil Service Employes Oversea Count in 1946

The Civil Service Commission reports that as of October 30 1946 there were 209 448 Civil Service employees serving in foreign countries. An additional 106 473 worked in United States territories and possessions.

United States Civil Service F. J. P. A. the Civil Service Commission Civil Service United States

Robert Johnson Funeral Services Held Saturday

Funeral services for Robert Johnson former resident of Winchester who died Thursday at the Sanitorium in Takoma Park Maryland were held Saturday at 1 o'clock at the Hines Funeral Home in Washington. The body was later taken to Kurtz Funeral Home in Winchester and burial occurred Sunday at Mt Hebron Cemetery with Dr. E C Beery officiating. Pallbearers were A D Mason Claude Grim Harry Bowers Ollie Light and Mr Hobbs of Washington DC.

Robert Johnson Winchester Takoma Park H. Hines Washington Kurtz Mt. Hebron E. C. Beery A. D. Mason Claude Grim Harry Bowers Ollie Lignt Mr. Hobbs Washington, D. C

Answers to the Daily Quiz

Quiz answers list printed on Page 4 includes items such as a device to assist take off of cargo planes and a price of six dollars per gallon. The set names Annapolis and January 20, 1949, while other clues mention Pish and Gold frankincense and myrrh. Senator Josiah W Bailey aged 73 appears with a June reference.

Annapolis Josiah W. Bailey

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