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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1947

Page

7

Death of Mrs Ella Allen at Winchester Home

Mrs Ella Allen colored widow of John Allen died at her home 222 East Piccadilly Street yesterday. She was a daughter of the late Joshua and Fannie Barnett and lived all her life in Winchester. She was a member of John Mann Methodist church and is survived by a brother Charles Ett.

Ella Allen John Allen E. Piccadilly St Joshua and Fannie Barnett Winichester John ‘Mann Methodist Church Suree Charles Ett

Turkeys at Profit Subject of Talk

Marshall E Coe of the Virginia Extension Service at Blacksburg will discuss the turkey industry as it affects local producers at a poultry meeting on the A C Buckley farm near White Post Clarke county at 2 pm tomorrow He will explain profitable turkey raising year after year J W Olcott Clarke county agent will cover summer poultry flock management P B Schladt Bluemont will discuss barn and shed remodeling to expand the poultry plant

Marshall E. Coe Virginia Extension Service Blacksburg A. C. Buckley White Post Clarke County J. W. Olcott P. B. Schladt Bluemont

Farm electricity demo set for Berryville farm

A demonstration of electricity's applications to farm work will be held July 24 at Holmes Hardesty's farm on Route 637 near Berryville. The event is sponsored by the agricultural agent and supported by the Northern Virginia Power Co farm department.

J. W. Olcott Clarke County Holmes Hardesty Berryville Northern Virginia Power Co

West Point Cadets Must Promise Eights Years Service

Men entering West Point Military Academy are required to pledge eight years of service, counting the four years spent at the academy. This commitment ties military service to education and training at the institution.

West Point Military Academy

FOR SALE items from prewar bicycle to Packard cars

A string of classified notices listing for sale items including a prewar girl’s bicycle, a 1942 Chev stake truck rebuilt with frame and racks, a Cocker Spaniel dog, a 1937 Packard with tires, puppies, and a 50 reward for rental housing. Names and contact details scattered: Joyce Davis, Cal Stephens City, Chester Miller, Paul Crabtree, and Maste. Winchester phone numbers and dates show the era.

Star Joyce Davis Cal Stephens City Idea! Children’s Pet Phone Packard Chester Miller Albin Burnt Church Call Maste Paul Crabtree Winchester

Army Justice Slips Reveal Bribery of Military Court Critics

Col James A Kilian’s Lichfield case highlights claims of deliberate whitewash by army legal authorities. Carroll and Foley amid denials and warnings threaten prolonged trials and biased outcomes. Jenner confirms civilian counsel allowed and notes Foley’s hostile stance. A 1946 gas heating survey is also cited.

James A. Kilian Lichfifield England Carroll Army Killan Foley U.S Jenner California Headquarters Command United States

Sale of 1 Dodge Pick up Truck in Winchester

From an execution in the Civil and Police Justice Court of Winchester Virginia in South End Garage versus Howard Blake Weller the 1 Dodge Pick up Truck Engine No T 23 56214 will be sold for cash in front of the Frederick County Court House at noon on Friday July 18. G G Baker Sergeant City of Winchester.

Melvin Armel Berryville J. H. Huff Loudoun St Southern States Winchester Service McCormick-Deering Stephens City Call Dial Dunkard Church Road J. M. Cadwallader A. P. Trimble Woodstock Carlight Sunshine Inn North Royal Ave Front Royal Plymouth Shenandoah Motors Harry Crouse S. Washington St Greystone Terrace Riley’s Real Estate Briggs and Stratton Motor Bicycle Leo Baker Rt. 3 Winchester Battletown Transfer, Inc Virginia Dodge Charles W. Webber & Sons Fairview Ave DeSoto Highland Ave Callae Civil and Police Justice Court South End Garage Howard Blake Weller Frederick County Court House G. G. Baker City of

Stephens City Orchardist Sells First Local Peaches At Market

Mt. Airy Farm owner C. O. Watson of Stephens City brought the season’s first peaches to the curb market. He has about 1,000 bearing trees and expects a splendid crop with varieties including Red Bird Elberta Jubilee Slappy Georgia Belle ripening in order. Also offers early apples, new potatoes, carrots, and dressed chickens amid favorable rain claims.

C. O. Watson Mt. Airy Farm Stephens City Watson F. H. Raybuck Opequon

Chairmen Named By Commerce Body

Clarke County Berryville chamber hears Jas A Payne of Front Royal on chamber work. Introduced by Loring C Kackley. President Garland Canter names committee chairs W D Cameron Jr membership J W Olcott attendance C J Enders World War memorial. Luncheon by Loving Service Society of Baptist church.

The Star Berryville Clarke County

Church Board Meeting Set for Tonight at John Mann Methodist

The official board of John Mann Methodist Church will meet at 8 30 tonight, announced by the Rev. E H Jackson.

John Mann Methodist Church E. H. Jackson

War correspondents honored with theater ribbons first time

Approximately 700 theater campaign ribbons and certificates of appreciation have been presented. This marks the first occasion the United States armed forces have extended decorations to war correspondents, recognizing their service on various fronts in World War II. Steam engines now in railroad service outnumber Diesels 19 to 1.

United States

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