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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1947

Page

2

Salena J DeHaven obituary in Frederick County West Virginia

Salena J. DeHaven widow of DeHaven died at noon at her Hunt ing Ridge home after about four weeks illness she was 66. Survived by two sons Beecher Talmage DeHaven and three daughters Mary Wilson Christine Robinson Harriet Slonaker and 13 grandchildren. Services Friday at Parlett Funeral Home Osboro with Rev L C Messick officiating and burial at Grange Hall cemetery. Pallbearers listed.

Salena J. DeHaven DeHaven Hunting Ridge Frederick County Silas Mason Berkeley County W. Va Beecher Talmage DeHaven Fredcounty Mary Wilson Glengary Christine Robinson Harriet Slonaker Fredk County J Mason Inwood Parlett Osboro L. C. Messick Grange Hall Claskin Brown Ellis Bayliss Arthur Cather Homer Davis Harvey Hawkins Wesley Clark

Renner Sentenced Six Months On Liquor Charge

Renner North Grade was sentenced to months in jail by Circuit Court Judge Elliott after a guilty finding for illegal sale of whiskey while possessing firearms. The case waived grand jury and jury trial. defense represented by Harry Kern Jr. The outlet also notes a hit and run case continued to March term, a jury summoned for Harry M. Estep's appeal in reckless driving, and Floyd Isaac Baker Jr facing attempted sexual assault charges with bond set at $1000.

Tony) Renner North Grade Elliott Bo Harry Kern, Jr Virgil H. Baker Winchester Harry M. Estep Strasburg Trial Justice Court Thomas Derton Silas Grim Herman Dyke Loryn Crabill John A Maynard C. Snapp E. ©. Rudah John O. Boyce M. A. Wiley Floyd Isaac Baker,Jr Baker

Front Royal Court of Honor Attends Two Rivers District

Herbert Wilkins the Scout executive and Jack Moore the field assistant, both of Winchester, attended the District Court of Honor for the Two Rivers in Front Royal last night where many awards were presented.

Herbert Wilkins Jack Moore Winchester Two Rivers Front Royal

Sunday School Association Meeting in Luray

The Shenandoah Sunday School Association holds its annual meeting tonight at 5 o'clock in Main Street Baptist Church and Mims Lyn Hotel in Luray. Key officers include Superintendent Rev. Nathaniel B. Habel of Winchester and Secretary Mrs. G. M. Kelley of Winchester with regional associates and departmental leaders listed.

Shenandoah Sunday School Association Main Street Baptist Church Mimslyn Luray Schol Association Nathaniel B. Habel Winchester H. Peters Front Royal J. Ernest Wrenn Martinsburg G. M. Kelley Lee Brown Win

Answers to the Daily Quiz Clues From Michigan Page

Answers to the daily quiz printed on Michigan page. Includes clues and solutions: notable Russian dancer, fifty-fifth, Prince Philip of Greece, am, youngest.

Michigan Prince Philip of Greece

Boy Scout Court Of Honor Set For February 6

B F Arthur Jr announces the first 1947 Court of Honor to be held February 6 at 8 p m in Christ Episcopal Church Chapel. Scouts from Winchester and surrounding towns will attend and conduct the program. A District Board of Review will meet January 29 at 7 30 p m in Winchester City Council Chambers to qualify scouts for advancement.

B. F. Arthur, Jr Advancement Committee Christ Episcopal Church Chapel Winchester Middletown Stephens City Boyce Berryville Court of Honor Arthur Winchester City Council

Farmers From Six Northern Virginia Counties At Meeting

About 75 professional workers and farmers from six Northern Shenandoah Valley counties attended an all day conference at Woodstock Christian Church social room yesterday. J. Carl Coiner of Shenandoah county presided. George W. Litten spoke on sheep growing in Virginia and its problems. M. Lester Dalton discussed livestock raising and praised I. Fred Stine of Frederick county for promoting Northern Virginia Feeder calf sales. Afternoon talks on agronomy featured W. W. Lewis and P. H. De Hart. Attendees included Clarke Frederick Page Rockingham Warren Shenandoah counties.

Shenandoah Valley Woodstock Christian Church J. Carl Coiner Shenandoah County George W. Litten Virginia Litten M. Lester Dalton Dalton I. Fred Stine Frederick County Northern Winchester W. W. Lewis P. H. de Hart Clarke Frederick Page Rockingham Warren Shenandoah Country

Portal Pay Claims Stir House and Senate Worries

The Senate and House subcommittees weigh portal pay disputes amid testimony that some contracts lack escalation clauses and may not be reimbursable. Leaders push bills to curb or outlaw past present or future claims and consider impacts on wartime costs and tax revenues.

Royall Portal Donnell R-Mo Navy and Commerce Capehart R-Ind Navy House Supreme Court Hartley House Labor Committee Eastland D-Miss Detroit

Mrs Foster Dies in Cedarville Funeral Held Wednesday

Emma Elizabeth Foster died Monday morning at 2 30 in Cedarville Virginia. She was the wife of William Lester Foster and mother of Aubrey Lee and William Lyn Foster. She also leaves brothers Elder Fielding Davenport Nineveh and George Davenport Harrisburg plus uncles Carey Davenport Winchester and nieces and nephews. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 at William Chapel Church Front Royal with burial in the Success Virginia family lot.

Emma _ Elizabeth Foster Cedarville Annie Jackson Herbert Davenport Warren County William Lester Foster Aubrey Lee William Lyn Foster Fielding Davenport Nineveh George Davenport Harrisburg Carey Davenport Winchester Dorothy Roberts Ida Tigney White Post William Chapel Front Royal Success

Telegraph Rates Higher in Virginia Intrastate Business

The State Corporation Commission granted Western Union a 9.1 percent rate hike for intrastate telegraph business effective at midnight January 23. Company spokesmen noted the FCC had approved a similar increase on interstate rates on December 29.

Richmond State Corporation Commission Western Union Telegraph Company SCC Telegraph Company Federal Communications Commission

Wool Growers Meeting Set for Thursday at 1 30

Wool growers of District 7 will meet at the County Agent’s Office Thursday afternoon at 1 30 instead of tomorrow as the paper incorrectly stated yesterday. K A Kelibhly of Harrisburg will be the principal speaker.

K. A. Kelibhly Harrisonburg

Gainesboro High Benefit Scheduled With Traveling Acts

Shorty King and his Rough Riders from Hagerstown Maryland will appear at Gainesboro High School on January 24 at 730 PM for a benefit to support the school library and athletic program.

Shorty King Rough Riders Hagerstown Gainesboro High School

Talmadge Defends Order and White Primary Plan

The remarks defend Gov Talmadge against coup accusations and urge a white Democratic primary with county unit votes. He warns against uprising and argues for proportional weight by population. He asserts Negro voters should have full civil rights and suffrage like whites. Altrusa club origins discussed follow.

Georgia Talmadge

Volstead Act's Father Dies In Minnesota Home

Andrew J. Volstead, architect and symbol of Prohibition, died at his Granite Falls Minnesota home after a long retirement since 1933. A long time legislator he chaired the House Judiciary Committee and helped draft enforcement provisions for the 18th Amendment. He died at 87, with much of his role in shaping the act remaining private.

Granite Falls Minn Andrew J. Volstead United States Minnesota Congress House Judiciary Committee Volstendilf Wilson

Telephone Rates Increase Effective In City Today

The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Virginia raises long distance and existing service rates following January 16 SSC approval. Sammis says home phones gain 50 cents monthly while business lines rise 1 to 1.25 dollars. the change applies with the February bill.

Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Virginia State Corporation Commission S. R. Sammis Winchester Exchange Sammis

Herriot Elected President of France's National Assembly

Paris January 21 Edouard Herriot 74 a Radical Socialist leader won election today as president of France's national assembly.

Paris Edouard Herriot France National Assembly

Engine Topples as Train Derailed Near Oakland

The engineer C. H. Smith, 65, of Cumberland, Md., was critically scalded when a westbound Baltimore and Ohio express left the mainline near Oakland and overturned on the right of way. He was buried in coal and drenched by hot water.

Oakland Here C. H. Smith Cumberland

Floods in South Reach Danger Point Amid Rainfall

The Associated Press reports steady rain driving southeastern floods as rivers crest. Mississippi sees evacuations and a train derailment with two injured. In Rome, Georgia the Osstanaula River floods western districts threatening 500 families and forcing 15 evacuations. Tom bi gbee and Warrior rivers flood low-lying areas across Alabama as engineers anticipate improvement with clearing skies.

South Mississippi Weather Bureau Meridian Rome Osstanaula W. H. Warren Tombigbee Alabama Tuscaloosa District Army

U S Marines In China Brace For Court Verdict

In Peiping a U S Navy court weighs charges against Marine Cpl William G Pierson over an alleged assault on a 19 year old Chinese coed Shen Chung The outcome sparks warned anti American threats from municipal and university officials and Shanghai students If acquitted Marines face guarded compounds and alert staff while the defense argues the accusation was a ruse to avoid embarrassment

Peiping U. S. Marine U. S. Navy William G. Pierson Pierson Municipal Peiping National University Shanghai Nanking China John H. Masters Shen Chung Masters

Limited train designation and vintage rail lore

The article recalls the Pennsylvania Limited, first named the New York and Chicago Limited on November 19, 1881. It notes that a limited train had five cars and no extra cars added for more passengers.

York and Chicago

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