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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1946

Page

2

Winchester Scouts In Camp Report

In Camp lists Winchester and Berryville scouts by troop and names. Winchester notes two troops with numerous campers including Peter Van Royen McFadden, Sammy Mc, Jimmy Hall, and others. Berryville lists Troop 18 with Peter Phillips and Donald Forsythe.

Winchester Berryville Herbert Wilkins Peter van Royen McFadden Sammy Mc Jimmy Hall Robert Paul Hotinger Ronald Bind Prank Galladay Tom Leetch Godfrey Sr Jack Henshll Howard Haymaker, Jr Jimmy Robertson Jack G. Dunn Ronald E. Johnston Fred Boulineau Douglas

21 Nation Peace Conference Nears Under French Plan

Reported move toward a 21 nation peace conference with a proposal for internationalization of a disputed port. Agreement in principle on the plan was reached yesterday. Many expect Byrnes to push for a general peace conference before month’s end.

U. S James F. Byrnes

Barkley Seeks Compromise On OPA Policy

OPA debate continues as Barkley presses for a workable compromise. Senator Burch of Virginia is named to the committee vacancy and supports productive talks while urging administrators to use better judgment. Housewife letters reportedly influence officials.

Barkley Burch OPA D.4va Virginia

District Rebekahs Elect Local Woman Vice President

The Shenandoah District No 11 Rebekah lodges met at Masonic Temple Front Royal with Winchester Edinburg and Front Royal represented. Mrs Roulette Smith Edinburg elected president Mrs Cora Robinson Winchester vice president Ethel Lindamood Edinburg elected mate secretary treasurer. Memorial service honored deceased members and charter draped in black.

Rebekah Shenandoah District No. 11 Masonic Temple Front Royal Winchester Edinburg A. J. Woodward Roulette Smith Cora Robinson Ethel ,Lindamood Leola Bellamy Fredericksburg Blanche Clements Lynchburg Assembly of Virginia Winchester Lodge Virginia Coffman Orpha Lodge Elizar Sadie Ofburg Ruth Butcher Carrie Carper Charles A. Menefee Dewey Wool

Manslaughter Charges Dismissed In Auto Bicycle Crash

Catherine Snyder and John Sargent faces manslaughter dismissals after a Route 2 Winchester crash that killed Dorothy Snyder. Catherine Snyder had been fined 10 dollars for operating without a license. reckless driving and related charges also dropped. The June 10 accident occurred on Route 522 at Albin.

Catherine Pauline Snyder John 8. Sargent Route 2 Winchester Dorothy Snyder H. K. Benham Catherine Snyder Gent

Bicycle stolen from girl on July 2 night

Harry Seabright reports a maroon and white girl's bicycle taken from 231 Millwood Avenue during the night of July 2. Police are investigating and seeking information on the theft.

Harry Seabright Millwood Avenue

John Shoemaker Fined in Police Court for Drunkenness

John Shoemaker, 43, of Edinburg, fined 10 and costs in police court this morning for being drunk. It was the only case heard.

John Shoemaker Edinburg

Minor allowed to operate vehicle case in Strasburg

Claude Stewart Williams of Strasburg was fined 10 dollars and costs by Trial Justice W. Erle Edwards for allowing an unlicensed person, a minor, to operate a motor vehicle.

Claude Stewart Williams Strasburg W. Erle Edwards

Market notes show consumers pullback after price controls end

Textiles stayed at ceiling levels while flour sold for 5.17 to 5.35 per hundredweight for July shipments above OPA price yet below the old black market around four dollars. Grain prices rose modestly but clothing kept prior OPA levels with no rush from shoppers.

OPA

Winchester Fourth Holiday Soap Box Derby Planned

Local youths prepare for the first annual Winchester Soap Box Derby set for tomorrow as part of the Fourth of July observance marking the 170th anniversary of the Declaration. Parade forms at John Kerry school, derby at Derby Downs with 20 entrants and municipal officials participating.

Winchester Winchester Golf Club White Sox Hume Park Nine Front Royal Ocal City Charles Town John Kerry Derby Downs Jail Hill Cameron Loudoun Monmouth Cc. R. Anderson Messinee Municipal Boy Scouts

Zuckerman brothers attend government sale

Irvin and Sam Zuckerman, veterans from Front Royal, return from Patterson New Jersey where a government supervised disposal sale of Wright Aeronautical equipment drew buyers nationwide. The $12 million auction spanned a full week and they purchased a drill lathe milling machine and small tools for their upcoming shop.

Patterson N. J U.S Irvin Sam Zuckerman Wright Aeronautical Corporation U. S Zuckerman Brothers

Our Children film shown at Mid- Week Service

At First Baptist Church tonight the regular Bible Study continues and a film titled Our Children will be shown. The movie, made at President Truman’s request, depicts life for children in war stricken countries. Public invited.

First Baptist Church Truman Warstricken

Virginia rent relief plea to real estate boards

Legislation continues from Page 1. Officials argue rents and commodity prices must not balloon to fix inequities from the OPA. After a conference with the Governor, Chewning sent telegrams urging Virginia real estate boards to urge landlords to hold current rentals and show leniency in the near term. The appeals target major cities and dense counties.

OPA Virginia

Traffic Lights Requested for Berryville Intersections

Berryville Virginia July meeting of the Berryville Clarke County Chamber of Commerce approved installing traffic lights at the Church and Main intersections and at Buckmarsh and Main Streets. A motion also urged marked walking zones on the Main Church Street corner. The group endorsed a rest room funding plea and added new committee appointments to study the horse show park and community program for teens.

Berryville Berryville-Clarke County Glasscock Church Street G. Kenneth Levi Nellie D. Neill Ralph N. Dorsey Graham Dougherty, Sr Clarke County Horse and Colt Show Association Dougherty Clarke County W. D. Cameron Dr. Cameron Roy Potts L. C. Kackley Roy Locke Parent Teachers Association Harold G. Potts Junior Board of Trade M. F. Wisecarver Earl Crosen Ross Sirbaugh C. H. Iden Ladies of the Baptist Church

Rand Lease New Baker Building In Pittsburgh Area

Rands Inc of Pittsburgh Pa has negotiated a 20 year lease with Louis L Baker and heirs for a new building at 25 North Loudoun Street. The rental is set at 200 dollars per month and starts when construction is finished. A spring fire destroyed the Baker Drug Store Building previously occupied by Rand Drug Co.

Rands, Inc Pittsburgh Louis L. Baker and Heirs North Loudoun Street Baker Drug Store Rand Drug Company

Answers to the Daily Quiz

Answers to the daily quiz listed with ten items and an extra note. Correct responses include Eisenhower Wyoming Argentina Blue United Nations Security Council Temz true Georgia second true June 3 1946 Enola Gay Fool.

Dwight D. Eisenhower Wyoming Argentina United Nations Security Council S. Temz True Georgia Enola Gay Fool

Official Observer Hopes He Never Sees Another A Blast

U S S Appalachi an reports fifty nine of Bikini's seventy three target warships damaged or destroyed by Monday's atomic blast. Six remained dangerously radioactive and five were heavily damaged including a carrier and battleships. Maj. Gen. Anthony McAuliffe judged the weapon could force a nation to quit a war though defense was only to shoot it down or strike its production. Test animals aboard survived the blast, with goats aboard the Nevada said to be mighty sick. Vessels near the lagoon were said safe except near radiating ships.

U.ss. Appalachian Bikini Navy Army Anthony Mcauliffe United States Nevada Adm W. H. P. Blandy Mt. McKinley Lagoon

Final Rites Held Here For Tellis Sigros

The 57 year old Tellis Sigros died Sunday evening from an attack of acute indigestion. Final rites were held at Christ Episcopal Church with interment at Mt. Hebron Cemetery. Survived by wife , three children , sister Mrs Kate Chauihas and brother-in-law John Sempeles. A Greece native, he lived among Greek churchgoers in Washington and was well known locally.

Tellis Sigros Christ Episcopal Church Mt. Hebron Thomas Daniels Sts. Constantine and Helen Church Washington, D. C John Sempelies Sigros

Young Heirens Held on 25 Complaints in Chicago

William Heirens a 17 year old University of Chicago student was summoned to felony court on 25 charges including four assaults and 21 burglaries. Prosecutors seek bonds totaling about 300000 as they pursue potential ties to the January 7 Degnan child kidnapping and slaying. Heirens pleaded innocent and declined bond while officials continue to question him with his lawyers advise against answering.

Chicago William Heirens University of Chicago FBI Suzanne Dagneau Heirlice Degnan Heirens William J. Tuohy North Side Detective Bureau Walter Storms Tuohy Storms

Mrs Pauline Lisle Dies. John Kerr School Teacher

Friends report the death of Pauline Lisle a third grade teacher at John Kerr School who died Monday at a Roanoke hospital Funeral services were held today She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs L A Armentrout of Roanoke Va and had recently returned from the school term to recover from an operation in Winchester she lived with Mrs Clyde Levi on Leicester Street during her time here Last year was her first teaching assignment and she hoped to return this fall.

Pauline Lisle John Kerr School Roanoke Clyde Levi Leicester Street

Fowle Resigns VFW Commander Post

Fowle resigns as commander of VFW Post 2123 due to other duties. Richard K. Eddy succeeds him as senior vice commander, with Harry W. Butler taking Eddy’s previous role. A new junior vice commander will be elected at Monday’s meeting. Eddy and James E. Keffer Jr. attended the 24th VFW State encampment in Richmond.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Richard K. Eddy Fowle Seventh District of the American Legion VFW Harry W. Butler Eddy James E. Keffer, Jr Richmond

No Prayer Service Tonight at Loudoun Street Church

Announcement from Dr. Donald B. Wilson states no prayer service this evening at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church. Preparatory services are planned for Friday night.

Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Donald 8. Wilson

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Rebekahs John W. Rosenberger & Co Braddock St Brumback’s Brumback & Sons Zuckermans Rands Lease New Baker Building National Ave Fla Sunbeam Philco Eureka Singer Agnes Turner Roy P. Duvall, Auctioneer South Kent &T Roy Duvall Schneiders G. G. Baker Ida Mae Humphries Young Heirens Virginia Protector N. Loudoun St J. G. Holsinger & Son Court Square George Washington Loudoun St Glaize Bro Cammer Tire Co Chapman Motor CO Alvin Lohr Hagerstown Winchester Furniture CO South Loudoun St Virginia Loan & Thrift Corporation WINCE Coca-Cola Company Ester Coca-Cola Bottling Worss. Inc E. E. Harbaugh, Mgr. Avenue Coke Club Morton Downey
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