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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1951

Page

2

Three New Fete Directors Join Yesterday's Shenandoah Festival Board

At the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival board meeting held yesterday at the George Washington Hotel reports from department heads were accepted. Three new directors were introduced: C F Schenck Howard Cahill and Virgil Strader. James Green and Vincent Catogella were absent.

George Washington Hotel C.F. Schenck Howard Cahill Virgil Strader James Green Vincent Catogella

Yost awardee noted for banking leadership and community work

James Yost eldest son of Frederick County parents born June 3 1869 graduated from John Kerr High School and Shenandoah Valley Academy. He became cashier of Farmers and Merchants Bank in 1926 directing 28 employees and promoting a retirement plan while supporting social and recreational programs for staff.

Yost Frederick County John Kerr High School Shenandoah Valley Academy Col. B. M Roselle Farmers and Merchants Bank H. D. Fuller William P. McGuire Mr Yost

Apple Shipment Office Opened for School Lunch Program

Co A L Samford, PMA shipping representative, opened offices at 23 N Loudoun St Frederick to handle government apple shipments for the School Lunch Program. J Parker Lambeth Jr, USDA PMA, handles purchases at 609 E Main St Richmond. Of 73 cars offered in first period ending Jan 19 only about 16 cars were offered in Winchester due to variety limits. Varieties included Delicious Albermarle Pippin Rome Beauty Winesap York. Jonathan Grimes Golden Stayman not included. Virginia’s crop up about 48 percent. most varieties above average nationwide. A second purchase period is expected to begin mid February with date announced for offers. Purchases limited to available outlets and USDA No 1 grade inspections.

USDA Virginia U.S

Police Judge Fines Three For Minor Offenses Today

In police court this morning Stanley Singhas 24 of Boyce was fined 5 dollars and costs for running a red light Ralph F Fauber 28 of Fearfield and Frank H Menefee 21 of Front Royal were each fined 10 dollars and costs for speeding

Stanley Singhas Boyce Ralph F. Fauber Fearfield Frank H. Menefee Front Royal

Richards Led Parades and Served in World War I

Richards originated and led the parade for two years and served as a World War I Air Corps lieutenant overseas. He was a former commander of the Conrad Hoover Post of the American Legion and a member of St. Pauls Episcopal Church in Salem. Burial will be in Arlington Cemetery with arrangements pending. He is survived by his widow and one son Nelson F Richards Jr and several siblings including Dr. T. A. Richards in Washington and Mrs Pollard in Winchester. Mrs Pollard left Roanoke today.

Richards Air Corps Conrad Hoover American Legion St. Paul's Episcopal Church Salem Arlington Cemetery Wisdow Nelson F Richards, Jr T. A. Richards Washington, D. C Charles Cooper Harry Austin Richards Pollard Winchester Boyd R. Richards W. T. Walters C. B. Turner Alvan Richards Florda Roanoke

It's Safer to Slow Down from Winchester to Harrisonburg

A cautionary note compares travel times and speeds between Winchester and Harrisonburg, asserting that at 45 mph the drive takes longer than at 50 mph and urging slower speeds for safety.

Winchester Harrisonburg

Frederick County Farmers Attend Four-State Farm Meeting

Frederick area attendees at the Four-State Farm Meeting in Hagerstown Maryland include Murl Hannum James Garrett Clyde Brumbac Robert Stckley Home V Brumback H M Brumback Frank Brumback Ralph Marker and Vernon White Also present from this area are Leary Baker of Lupton Orchard Service Inc Millard E Euvler of Barrs Orchard and Farm Supply County Agent Fred Stine and assistant County Agent John T Wolfe.

Frederick County Hagerstown Murl Hannum James Garrett Clyde Brumbac Robert Stckley Home V. Brumback H. M. Brumback Frank Brumback Ralph Marker Vernon White Leary Baker Lupton Orchard Service, Inc Millard E. Euvler Barr's Orchard and Farm Supply Fred Stine John T. Wolfe

Elks Lodge to Meet Sunday Afternoon

Daniel J. Farrar Lodge No. 458 I B P O E of W schedules a special meeting Sunday at 3 00 PM. Exalted ruler G D Gaither urges all members to attend.

Elks Daniel J. Farrar G D. Gaither

Debacle Near Wonju Signals Red Forces Reeling

AP reports January action around Wonju shows about 30,000 Red Korean troops reduced by half. Many killed by their officers as deserters fled south. Some Reds shed uniforms and joined fleeing refugees. Intelligence cites four possible lull causes including strategic pullback and regrouping near Parallel 38.

Wonju Tom Stone Parallel 38 South North Korea

Congress Reports U S Division Fire Power Up 50 Percent

The Army told Congress that U S division fire power increased 50 percent and strength 33 percent since World War II. It said overseas, combat to support troops ratio matches the Russian army, in a Division Slice Monograph for the House Armed Services Committee.

Washington Congress U. S United States House Armed Services Committee

Asian Arab Eastern problems outlined at negotiations

During discussions other governments would be invited to take part in sections directly concerning them. Invitations should be sent to Peiping with a 48 hour response requested. Israel proposed enlarging the U N Good Offices Committee to seek a cease fire. The consensus is that after further debate ...

Peiping Israel U. N. Good Offices Committee

Influenza Deaths Top 1,000 in England and Wales

Health Ministry reported 1,099 deaths from influenza last week in England and Wales. In New York William W. Remington was named a Commerce Department economist after concealing an FBI investigation. The government banned tin in many products including coffee and paint cans. Alger Hiss sought Supreme Court review of his perjury conviction. The U.S. Fourth Circuit struck down Atlantic Coast Line railroad passenger segregation rule. An Ala Italia airliner crash near Tarquinia left 13 dead and four injured.

New York William W. Remington Commerce Department FBI Richmond U. S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Atlantic Coast Line’ Railroad

Widespread Business Leaders Respond To Price And Wage Freeze

Business figures across industries react to the new price and wage freeze. CIO leaders warn about wage effects while Farm Bureau and meat industry executives caution on production. Safeway and Emerson Radio comment on shortages and hardship, urging balanced controls and targeted measures.

Lingan A. Warren Safeway Stores Benjamin Abrams Emerson Radio and Phonograph Corp Paul S. Willis Grocery Manufacturers of America

Plan faces hurdle in two thirds vote for passage

The American plan is expected to win a majority vote while the section requesting the collective measure committee to study further action may fail to reach the two thirds majority required for passage by the general assembly in a plenary session.

General Assembly

First Aid Training Offered by Local Red Cross Chapter

The Winchester Frederick County Chapter of the American Red Cross calls for volunteers to join first aid training as part of the national civil defense program. Committee chairs John D Tuttle and George Jones with Mary Louise Steele Dan Leatherman Taylor Barr and Bernard Groves plan classes soon. The national goal aims at training about one in seven people and Winchester Frederick County hopes to train one person per home, to aid families in emergencies before medical help arrives. Individuals should contact the Red Cross office with name address and telephone number.

Winchester-Frederick County American Red Cross First Aid Committee John D. Tuttle George Jones Mary Louise Steele Dan Leatherman Taylor Barr Bernard Groves Winchester Frederick County Red Cross

Rural Youth Committee Sets Meeting Tuesday Night

The Rural Youth Committee of the Frederick County Board of Education will meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday January 30 in the County Agent's Office Court House. Members include Eston Rudolph chairman Home Hack Hershman Larrick Cornelia Unger W Boyd Ramey Kathryn Watson and Carroll Payne.

Frederick County

Lt Legge Remembered After War Service At Front And Hospital

Lt. Legge served with the 31st Regiment of the 7th Division on the northeast front at the Chang jin reservoir where many of his men were killed. He reached Hung nam port and was sent to Pusan. A shell near his tank perforated an ear drum and later malaria was found in a Christmas Eve hospital admission. He attended First Brethren Church on Berryville Ave. He is survived by his widow, son, parents, four brothers, three sisters, one grandmother and many relatives.

Changjin Legge Hungnam Pusan First Brethren Church Berryville Ave Lt. Legge Donald Legge City Maurice Legge Albin Cpl Clark Legge, Jr Fort Meade Pvt John Legge San Antonio Texas Dorthy Anderson Arlington Charlotte Anderson This City Shirley Ann Leege Luella Hawkins Paper Mill Road

Obituary for Dr Humston Winchester of Winchester Lodge member

Dr Humston Winchester longtime Winchester resident and Baptist Church member and former member of Winchester Hiram Lodge No 21 A F and A M received the 50th year membership button years ago Surviving are a son in law Clinton Stouffer three grandchildren Ashley C Stouffer Jeanne H Stouffer all of Winchester and Mrs Anne K Christian of Richmond two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 am from Jones Funeral Home with Rev E T Clark D D officiating Burial will be at Mount Hebron cemetery

Winchester The Baptist Church Hiram Lodge Clinton Stouffer Ashley C. Stouffer Jeanne H. Stouffer Anne K. Christian Richmond Jones Funeral Home E. T. Clark D D Mount Hebron Cemetery

Wage and price freeze tightens controls to curb inflation

The new regulation takes effect immediately to curb rising prices and wages. It bars buying or selling above the Dec 15 to Jan 25 rate and caps wages to the Jan 25 level for new hires. Overtime pensions and benefits must also stay at the Jan 25 levels while ceiling formulas are developed.

Estate Sales Directory for February Listings

February sale notices list dates and locations for auctions in Virginia and West Virginia. Items include livestock, farm machinery, furniture, household goods, and real estate with venues in Stephens City Clear Brook Boyce Shepherdstown Charles Town Winchester.

Annie Hartley Stephens City Edgar W. J. Butler Clearbrook U. S8 A. M Fowler Boyce Pyretown Road Lloyd Hillard Shepherdstown W Va John Creamer Lynn Charles Town W. Va Geo. W. Jenkins Frederick County Court House Fairview Ave Winchester

Price order and appeal rules set with agricultural exemptions

The document allows for appeal and lists numerous exemptions for agricultural products sold on the farm. It envisions future adjustments as conditions dictate. Violations carry fines up to 10 000 dollars, one year in prison, or both.

How's your I Q quiz answers listed

A reader provides the quiz solutions: left side pancake false Oahu King of England Jefferson ceremony by Reverend John B. Jones Cooper John Paul Jones U S Constitution Alexander the Great Julius Caesar the Duke of Wellington.

Oahu England Thomas Jefferson John B. Jones Cooper John Paul Jones United States Alexander the Great Rulius Caesar Duke of Wellington

Crossword Clue Sausage: Across and Down Hints

Puzzle list of numbered clues with definitions and cross reference style for a word grid. Includes entries such as ahead stimulates guided a rail music note river Eng fastened as in enclosure venerate center requires halfems pure.

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Jaycees Ireland Carrantuphill Edward A. Humston Call Jones T. G. Adams Esso Martinsburg David Rodney Helsiey James Carr Alson Snith Apple Shipment John W. Rosenberger & Co., Inc Braddock Farmall C.1 Brumback & Sons N. Cameron St Frederick Triplett & Vehrencamp Mt. Jackson, Va U. S. Division Clearbrook Garage Burleson Bros London Wales Alger Hiss Supreme Court Rome Paris Tarquinia Chicago Walter Reuther CIO United Auto Workers Michael Quill Congress of Industrial Organizations New York City CIO Council Allan Kline American Farm Bureau Federation American Meat Institute Rural Youth Committee Elizabethtown, Pa R.D G. K. Wagner Humston Chapman Motor Co Best Buy Heatwole Motor CO N. Braddock I. Q VLA Kd America Mervel W. Adams Plumbing N. Cameron Tommy D. Lockhart Loudoun St Annie C. Hartley Green and Germain Streets Byron Brumback Julian Carbaugh A. C. Boyer Daily Crossword India Janat Charles Lamb Celestia Anger OIA Ema
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