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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1946

Page

2

Juvenile Held For Stealing Watch and Camera

A juvenile was arrested on charges of breaking and entering and grand larceny after allegedly stealing a gold chain watch valued at about 200 dollars and a camera from parked cars on Win Guier streets. The watch was sold to Hodgson and Brown and the camera is being recovered via a local photographer. The youth is held for action by the Juvenile Court.

Sheee Soten Bowyer B. Browne Morgan Street Waltham Hodgson Brown Ritter Browne Win- Guuer Punk Thompson

Answers to the Daily Quiz

Answers to the daily quiz reveal the correct options for questions two through six. The notes reference Albert A. Schmid, Guadalcanal action, and Marine Corps versus Navy casualties, with corrections on terms Life and Measurement, and a 5 to 4 true result. The fragment mentions the Yankees, a May date, and a 79 year old individual.

Albert A. Schmid Marine Guadalcanal Marine Corps Navy Wis New York “Yankees Ger

Dr William H Milton noted Clarke County clergyman dies

Dr William Hammond Milton 87 retired Episcopal clergyman died last Wednesday afternoon in a Baltimore hospital from a heart attack. Born near Berryville Clarke County October 17 1868 he earned a VMI BS and Hampden Sydney D D. He preached in Blackstone Baltimore Roanoke Wilm NC and over 25 years at St James Roanoke. He edited the Diocesan Journal served on church and seminary boards and wrote religious books. He leaves three children Mrs Robert deRosset Mrs J M T Finney Jr and William H Milton Jr.

William Hammond Milton Baltimore Berryville Clarke County William Taylor Princes Calender Duncan Milton Virginia Military Institute Hampden-Sydney College Alexandria Theological Seminary Johns Hopkins University Protestant Episcopal Church St. Luke’s Church Blackstone Henshaw Memorial Church St. John’s Church Roanoke Wilm N C St. James’ Church Diocesan Southern Virginia Episcopal Church National War Commission The Theological Seminary In Voorhees School American Church Institute For Negroes Board of Missions and National Council National Field Department National Commission On Evangelism Diocese of East Carolina Milton Robert C. deRosset J. M. T. Finney, Jr William H. Milton, Jr

Rent Control Proposal Sparks Wartime Powers Debate

Byrd urges separate rent control on a fair basis for one year. Governor Edward Martin says he may invoke wartime emergency powers to regulate rents. National Home and Property Owners coalition announces it will sponsor rent committees to hold rents to minimum levels nationwide.

Byrd Pennsylvania Edward Martin National Home and Property Owners Washington el Sane

Congressmen Continued From Page One

The piece lists congressmen and addresses including Jesse Coleman Bean of Lexington and Roswell Emory Round Jr. of Manassas, noting no appointments were made by Rep. Flanagan and detailing statements by Rep. Robertson and Rep. Smith.

Robertson Jesse Coleman Bean University Place Lexington Smith Roswell Emory Round, Jr Manassas War Department Flanagan

Winchester shoppers face slow 30 minute drive

About 52,747 people live within 20 miles of Winchester with a slow 30 minute drive to the Northwest Virginia shopping center.

Winchester Northwest Virginia

Church Softball League Organized by Winchester Churches

Five local churches organize a senior and junior softball league under Winchester Recreation Department sponsorship. A nine week schedule starts tonight with games at 6 45 on Senseny Road. Openers feature Baptist vs Church of Christ. juniors and other matchups follow with games through July Fourth.

Winchester Recreation Department Senseny Road Dineae Atend Ted First Baptist Presbyterian Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church of Christ Baptist Church Episcopal Church Presbyterian Church Braddock Street Methodist Church

Native of County Dies In W Va

Granville Curtis Stotler, 45, driller by trade and county native, was found dead at Blairton W Va while at work. His body went to Browns Funeral Home Martinsburg. Survived by wife, three children, a stepdaughter, and two sisters Myrtle Pultz Martinsburg and Mrs Birthel Strauss Baltimore. Funeral July 2 at Browns Funeral Home with interment Chestnut Grove Cemetery Frederick County.

Granville Curtis Stotler Shepherdstown W. Va Blairton Browns Martinsburg T. A. Stotler Janie DeHaven Stotler Frederick County Myrtle Pultz Birthel Strauss Baltimore Browns Funeral Home Chestnut Grove

Prices Likely Rise Post OPA as Industries Forecast Changes

Industry officials anticipate price adjustments after OPA dissolution. W W Dellinger notes car prices may rise modestly despite competition. Winchester firms plan limited increases up to 15 percent for polo shirts and other goods. Poultry costs may jump from 31 to 38–40 cents per pound. Real estate rentals should stay stable unless panic grips buyers. Winchester OPA staff report for duty awaiting state guidance.

OPA John J. Warner Winchester Knitting Mill Winchester Woolen Co E. R. Dorsey Clearbrook Winchester Winchester Opa

Seaman Pay Protected When Ill Aboard

The Maritime Service states that a merchant seaman keeps pay if he becomes legitimately sick during duty aboard ship. Merchant seamen are entitled to free medical care at marine hospitals operated by the Public Health Service. Arrangements exist for free treatment of seamen abroad in Army and Navy hospitals.

Maritime Service United States Public Health Service Army Navy

OPA Deadlock Stalls Extension Debate In Congress

Senate delays continuing resolution to revive OPA operations as O'Daniel blocks another attempt. Barkley hopes for a one bite extension while Taft blames Truman for fiscal chaos. Public response to President Truman’s appeal floods Congress with telegrams and mail as leaders weigh brief stopgap vs full reform.

Senate Barkley O’daniel Capitol D-Tex Wagner OPA Capitol Hill Truman Spence D-Ky House Banking Committee House Congress Paul Porter Taft Ohio Tait

National Fruit Plant Expansions Across the East

National Fruit Product Company outlines expansion of its apple products and other lines. New or expanded facilities in Peach Glen Martinsburg Glassboro Waynesboro Atlanta and Winchester will add products such as cider vinegar canned apples apple sauce apple juice apple butter apple jelly and pectin with orchard planting plans and growth from its 38 year operation started in Alexandria Board Armstrong.

Peach Glen Martinsburg Glassboro N. J Waynesboro Atlanta Armstrong National Fruit New York Appalachian

National Fruit Product Company expands plant network

The first Winchester plant began in 1915 and soon established facilities at Martinsburg Waynesboro Strasburg Glassboro Peach Glen and Chambersburg. These sites are strategically placed for raw material supply making the National Fruit Product Company the largest apple products operator in the country.

Winchester Martinsburg Waynesboro Strasburg Glassboro Peach Glen Chambersburg National Fruit Product Company, Inc

Congress Honors Memory of FDR in Joint Memorial Session

Congress held a solemn joint session in the House Chamber to memorialize Franklin D. Roosevelt. John G. Wright praised the wartime leader as having played a great part in great events while President Truman sat in the chamber.

Washington Congress Franklin D. Roosevelt John G. Wright Senate House Truman

Soap-Box Derby Trials Set Rules and Prizes

Officials describe trial conditions for a local soap-box derby with strict build rules. Cars must cost under 10 dollars total and be built by the contestant with minimal adult aid. Specifications include wheelbase 40 inches and weight limits. A sun-gold trophy is displayed and the winner earns a trip to Akron for the national derby plus a Bulova watch.

Northern Virginia Power Company Akron Ohio

Question on housing rights for veteran with bad conduct discharge

A reader asks if a man with 14 months Navy service in the South Pacific and a bad conduct discharge is eligible for veterans housing. The Civilian Production Administration interprets order No. 1 to give priority only to veterans with non dishonorable discharges, which likely disqualifies him, though case circumstances might affect consideration.

Navy South Pacific Civilian Production Administration

The Star Posts 30 Reporters In Frederick County

The Star announces a team of 30 correspondents stationed across Frederick County to cover all sections of local news and events.

the Star Frederick County

Miss Nan nie V. Jones Dies in Ohio

Former Brucetown school faculty member Miss Nan nie V. Jones died at her Columbus home Tuesday morning after a heart attack. Funeral services were held in Columbus with burial in New Bloomfield Cemetery. Born in Clarke County January 31, 1869 she taught in Frederick County and lived in Martinsburg earlier. Survived by nieces and nephews Mrs Venning Roberts Robert D. Jones Mrs Fred H. Hobday Mrs Plamer J. Ingram and Dudley Jones.

Nannie V. Jones Brucetown School This County South 5Th Street Columbus Ohio Miss Jones Grumlick New Bloomfield Cemetery Clarke County Frederick County Brucetown Martinsburg Venning Roberts Robert D. Jones Fred H. Hobday Plamer J. Ingram Dudley Jones

Governor Tuck Presses Wage Increases Amid Inflation

The piece argues Governor Tuck demands wage hikes while banning price rises, calling the stance untenable and harmful to reconversion. It notes strikes cause material scarcities and inflation, urging both sides to seek a pragmatic adjustment for public welfare.

Bowles

Atomic sighting as Thorn records A bomb flash

Seaman First Class Kenneth Thorn from the Bronx reports seeing the first flash of the A bomb as a bright red ball due to central blind spots in his vision. Other observers with glasses saw white light, then Thorn’s color vision returned within seconds and he described the moment as brilliant and living.

Appalachian Kenneth Thorn Thorn Bronx New York

Tellis J Sigro Dies Suddenly at 9 30 P M

Tellis J Sigro of 1 South Brad dock Street Sparta Greece born, son of Jaimes Sigros, died last night after sudden illness. He was proprietor of the Apple Blossom Restaurant and Winchester Billiard Parlor Lunch. Survived by wife and three children Betty Gia and James Sigros.

Tellis J. Sigros South Braddock Street Sparta Greece Jaimes Sigros

Parts of the body susceptible to sunburn

The face the skin in front of the elbows and the legs are more sensitive to burning than other parts of the body and need extra protection.

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John W. Rosenberger & CO S. Braddock ST W. H. Milton Westover Boulevard Lynchburg Life Insurance Company of Virginia Life of Virginia Hasterd Suns Life Insurance CO Loudoun St Church Softball League W. W. Dellinger Studebaker South Kent St Roy Duvall Schneiders G. G. Baker Ida Mae Humphries Fdr Winant Elizabeth Chilton Murray Fairfax U.S William Chilton International Tellis J. Sigro Sporting Goods Miller’s Hardware and Household Supplies N. Loudoun St Dairymen Molden Electric Co S. Loudoun St Virginia Loan & Thrift Corporation Stephens City Rumely Ann Arbor B. O. Brumback F. B. Cadwallader Ming Shellep E. Earl Shade North Loudoun
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