Cavaliers Win Two Lose One Weekend Action
University of Virginia teams posted two basketball wins and one defeat in wrestling and boxing over the weekend. Cavalier cagers routed Virginia Military Institute 51 20 at Lexington. Boxers beat Penn State 41 2 to 31 2 at State College, with Charles Pomatto drawing Stan Lachowski. Milton Paine won heavyweight by default. North Carolina wrestlers defeated Virginia 22 8 at Charlottesville, ending Virginia's wrestling drought since 1931.
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Charlottesvile
University of Virginia
Gus Tebell
Cavalier
Virgina Mlitary Institute
Lexington
Virginia
Cavaliers
Penn State
State College
Charles Pomatto
Stan Lachowski
Milton Paine
Deault
Don Cummings
Gerald Gaskell
North Carolina
Jack Davis Dies In Washington
Jack Abraham Lincoln Davis died Friday January 25 in Washington D C at age 75. He was born in Fredonia New York and worked as a barber before retirement. Survived by seven daughters Jenny Lucas Viola Dixon Esther Cook Bertha Chrisner Mary Summers Eva Davis and Dunbar Clement and three sons Charles Donald Isaac Davis all of Washington D C. Funeral at St Luke Baptist Church Berryville Tuesday January 29 at 1 p.m. Rev Morris officiating. Interment Milton Alley Cemetery Berryville. Active pallbearers Hamilton Paige William Johnson Albert Young Mose Williams Randall Paige William Guigley.
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Jack Abraham Lincoln Davis
Washington, D. C
Mr. Davis
Fredonia
New York
Jane
Henry Davis
Jenny
Lucas
Viola Dixon
Esther Cook
Winchester
Bertha Chrisner
Mary Summers
Eva Davis
Dunbar Clement
Charles Davis
Donald Davis
Isaac Davis
St. Luke Baptist Church
Berryville
Rev. Morris
Mt. Caramel Baptist Church
Milton Alley
Hamilton Paige
William Johnson
Albert Young
Mose Williams
Randal Paige
William Guigley
Frederick County Sets 1946 Conservation Budget For Soil Share
Frederick County allocates 76150 for the 1946 AAA program with 12 communities to receive funds. County committees will guide farmers on practices such as lime, fertilizer, strip cropping, waterways, drainage and tree planting to maximize soil conservation under county oversight.
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Winchestr
Virginia
AAA
Frederick County
Clearbrook
Omer T. Webb
E. O. Rudolph
J. M. McAboy
Gainesboro
E. W. Adams, Jr
Annual Scout Meeting Promises Strong Attendance in Front Royal
Shenandoah Area Council of Boy Scouts reports high expected turnout for the annual meeting at Warren County High School in Front Royal Virginia. Highlights include an address by Congressman Brooks Hays and the Silver Beaver Award presentation with committee members from Martinsburg Strasburg Winchester and Front Royal. Officers for the new year will be elected during the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert J. Wilkins
Shenandoah
Navy shore duty eligibility rules set for regular enlisted men
The text states that assignment is not by a point system. Available ship space goes to those returning for discharge. Regular Navy shore duty eligibility is reestablished. four years of continuous sea or overseas duty qualifies men for consideration, while aviation personnel require three years.
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United States
Aviation
Thousands of Men’s Suits Held in Warehouses
The Evening Sun reports a clothing shortage in Baltimore Philadelphia and New York with thousands of suits warehoused by manufacturers hoping for price gains. Experts predict more suits available in two to three months though demand will outstrip supply by at least a quarter in 1946.
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Baltimore
Bah Ana
Evening Sun
Philadelphia
New York
Philadephia
The
State CIO Plans Campaign Against Senator Byrd
The Virginia CIO Political Action Committee adopted a resolution equating Byrdism with Nazism and Fascism and pledged an energetic campaign to defeat U S Senator Harry F Byrd. The conference backed a broader program by the state CIO to organize the PAC within the Virginia CIO Council.
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Richmond
Virginia Cio Political Action Committee
U. S
Harry Ford
Virginia
State Cio
PAC
CIO Council
James B. Carey
National Cio
Congress
Howard W. Smith
Dis
Byrd
Ofice
William M. Tuck
Virginia General Assembly
General Assembly
Viginia
United States
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Patrick Henry
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Truman Plans Message to Ratify $4.4 Million British Loan
President Truman told congressional leaders he will send a message this week urging ratification of the $4,400,000 British loan and credit agreement. Senate Democratic leader Barkley said the message will reach Capitol Hill around midweek and that work will start soon on extending the Stabilization Act and OPA authority.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Barkley
White House
Capitol
OPA
The Right Word Carries The Day
A concise guide to correct speech and writing titled The WORD BOOK covers over 2500 commonly mispronounced or misused words. Priced at ten cents postpaid, it warns of every pitfall and emphasizes careful spelling and diction.
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Disraeli
Request for a Word Booklet from The Winchester Evening Star
A reader encloses ten cents in paper for a copy of the Word Booklet from the Information Bureau at 316 Eye St NE Washington 2 with city and state details.
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The
Winchester Evening Star. Information Bureau
Eye St
Washington 2. D. Co
Enlistment at Winchester Army Recruiting Office
The Winchester Army Recruiting Office announces the enlistment of 36 men into the Regular Army. Twenty seven are new recruits and nine are veterans. Notable locals include John W. Eaton Gore Calvin W. Crosen Cross Junction Lester L. Whitacre Gore William J. Winkfield Gore Kenzel L. Linaweaver Stephens City Orvis C. Whitacre Gore Lawrence R. Shiner Kernstown. Several will serve in the Air Corps European or American Theaters.
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Winchester Army Recruiting Office
Frederick County
John W. Eaton
Altha Grubbs
Kerr Street
Air Corps
Calvin W. Crosen
Arthur Crosen
Cross Junction
Lester L. Whitacre
Jess Whitacre
Gore
William J. Winkfield
Roy Winkfield
Kenzel L. Linaweaver
Bush G. Linaweaver
Stephens City
Orvis C. Whitacre
Lessly G. Whitacre
Lawrence R. Shiner
Margaret L. Shiner
Kernstown
Infantry
Left-handed golf clubs and butter stolen car tale
Police questioned Fred Holm about his reported stolen car. He joked the thief could not use his left handed golf clubs but worries if he gets away with his ten pounds of butter. Olympia Washington. January 28.
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Fred Holm
Holm
Olympia
Wash
Market Quotations Baltimore Produce and Livestock Prices
Baltimore market report shows firm produce prices for apples including Grimes and Delicious varieties with ranges from 4.00 to 4.50 per box and 4.88 for others. poultry and eggs weaker with variable weights and receipts. Cattle and hogs trade under light activity with bid declines for slaughter steers and steady hogs. calves and sheep show mixed gains and steady demand overall.
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Baltimore
Bubas
U.S
Pa. Va
W. Va
Yorks
Grimes
Baldwins
Ben Davis
USDA
Stock Market Rallies Led by Steels and Motors In New York
New York January 28 stock market gains surged as steels and motors led a fast move driven by labor peace hopes and expected wage settlements at Ford and Chrysler. Heavy turnover with blocks trading up, top gainers included Bethlehem Steel Republic Steel General Motors Studebaker Packard and Continental Motors.
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New York
Steels and Motors
Bethlehem
Republic Steel
Youngstown Sheet
General Motors
Studebaker
Packard
Continental Motors
Western Union
Electric Power and Light
Santa Fe
N. Y. Central
Union Pacific
Northern Pacific
St. Paul
Baltimore and Ohio
Goodrich
U. S. Rubber
Montgomery Ward
Sears Robuck
International Harvester
Caterpillar Tractor
Douglas Aircraft
Standard Oil
Allegany Corp
Radio Corp
General Finance
Aluminum of America
Humble Oil
Brown Rubber
Cities Service
Grain Quotation Lapses as Wheat and Corn Hold Ceiling
Chicago grain quotations show wheat and corn bid at ceiling with no offerings. Oats and rye active early with May and July barley at ceiling but not traded. September at 1.22, off the ceiling. Opening quotes list oats and rye with various months and prices.
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Chicago
Rye
Debts Beyond My Own Claims
A concise note states the speaker seeks information on any obligations not incurred personally. The text implies inquiry into third party debts and potential liabilities beyond the speaker's own financial responsibilities.
Notre Dame May Finish Unbeaten
New York January 28 Notre Dame’s star studded basketball team may become the first cage squad from South Bend University to finish a season undefeated. They carry a 12 game winning streak and face Michigan State Northwestern and NYU as well as a rematch with De Paul. The Aggies meanwhile won two games over Wyoming by 34 24 and 40 24.
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New York
Notre Dame
South Bend University
Elmer Ripley
de Paul
Great Lakes
Purdue
Chanute Field
Kentucky
Fighting Irish
Michigan State
Northwestern
New York University
Pvt. Nagley On Troopship Arrives in New York
The Star reports Pvt. William H. Nagley of Winchester aboard the U S S Joel Harris is due to arrive in New York on Tuesday January 29.
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The
Star
Associated Press
Pvt
William H. Nagley
Winchester
Joel Harris
New York
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Alold
CIO
Harry Carper
U. S. Coast Guard
Shenandoah Motor Company, Inc
Handley School
Northern Virginia Power CO
GROVE
Rockers
J. W. Grove
S. Loudoun St
Baltimore Livestock
Stock Market
Leonard Goode
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Pollow Label
West Virginia
Navy
Notrea Oklahoma
Nagley
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Grimm’s Radio Sales
E. Boscawen St
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