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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1948

Page

7

Death of Jarry Fishel prominent Summit Point farmer

Jarry Fishel age 57 of Summit Point Road. Frederick County native and member of the Followers of Christ died after a 10 day paralytic stroke at Winchester hospital. Survived by widow Emma Sloat Fishel, parents Edward A. and Mary Keeler Fishel, two sons Andrew of Irvin Tennessee and Charles of Berryville, two daughters Rebecca Meehan Sunny Side and Ruth Barley Stephens City, three brothers Joseph Stephens City Robert Gouverneur N Y McKinley Heaviton N Y, one sister Annie Brown Washington D C. Funeral 2 p m EST from the late residence with Peter De Neuf Horace Bourgess of Charlottesville officiating. Interment Green Hill Cemetery Stephens City. Pallbearers Edgar Kelsoe Holmes Poole Walter Cooper Pie Spaid Arthur Catocart. Body at Jones funeral home until 10 30 a m Wednesday. Family requests no flowers.

Harry Fishel Ab Wintihover Andrew Fishel Irvin Tenn Charles Fishel Berryville Rebecca Meehan Sunnyside Ruth Barley Stephens City Joseph Fishel Robert Fishel Gouverneur N. Y McKinley Fishel Heavieton Annie Brown Washington, D. C Peter de Neuf Horace Bourgess Charlottesville Green Hill Cemetery Edgar Kelsoe Holmes Mece Poole Walter Cooper Pie Spaid Arthur Catocart Jones Funeral Home

Scout Class Sees Instructor Drown at Lake

James Leasure 24 of Zanesville drowned in Seneca lake while guiding Scouts on depth measurement. The Cambridge incident occurred yesterday as the instructor demonstrated water depth techniques to the group.

Cambridge, O James Leasure Zanesville Seneca Lake

Miners Seek Change of Venue in Anti Lynch Trial

In Buchanan county Virginia Attorney General J Lindsay Almond seeks a venue change for 178 miners indicted under the anti lynch law following an attack on 10 people at a non union mining operation. Defense argues government use of troops erodes local self government and impairs fair trial while Circuit Judge Frank W Smith hears the motions.

Grundy Virginia J. Lindsay Almond Tuck Almond United Mine Workers Buchanan County R. L. Gilliam Gilliam Frank W. Smith

Virginia Delegation Seeks National Candidate for South

The Virginia delegation said they view themselves as free agents and aim for a presidential candidate with national appeal. Governors and delegates discussed backing Dwight D. Eisenhower if any chance to win remains, while pledging not to support Truman due to civil rights positions. A southern states caucus endorsed Ben Laney of Arkansas for the presidency, with Governor Byrd away at a baseball game.

South Dwight D. Eisenhower Tuck Truman Ben Laney Arkansas Sen A. Willis Robertson Byrd

Court Delays Opinion On Virginia School Funds Case

Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals opens with a brief session in Richmond. No opinion issued tonight on the mandamus suit seeking release of retirement funds for local school construction. Adjournment set for Sept 6 in Staunton. Justices Buchanan and Gregory absent.

Richmond Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Edward W. Hudgins Staunton A. C. Buchanan Herbert B. Gregory

Hofer Visits Switzerland After 25 Years Away

Charles Hofer district manager of Gulf Oil Corp with offices in this city travels from Kusnacht Switzerland to New York Newfoundland and London to visit his brother and returns via Zurich. He is accompanied by his daughter Beverley and son Rolf Hofer and has been active in civic affairs here notably with the Red Cross and Rotary International where he chairs the International Service committee.

Charles Hofer Gulf Oil Co Kusnacht Switzerland Beverley Rolf Hofer Washington New York Newfoundland London Hofer Zurich Red Cross Rotary Club International Service Committee

William H. Brown Rites Held for Retired Lutheran Minister

Funeral services were held at Mount Union church cemetery for Rev. William H. Brown 76 a retired Lutheran minister and Gainesboro native who died Friday at his home in Elderton Pa He had lived in Elderton 19 years serving as pastor at Gastown Mount Union and South Bend churches and was pastor emeritus at Mount Union He was a Moody Bible Institute and Gettysburg seminary graduate with prior pastorates in Pennsylvania and Ohio.

Mount Union Church William H. Brown Lutheran Church Gainesboro Elderton Pennsylvania Gastown Mount Union South Bend Pnnsylvania Ohio

Winchester Lions Name 1960 61 Committee Heads

Newly installed president announces year long appointees across committees with August Cahill attendance John Blackburn finance John L Gl aize membership Ralph Chrisman boys and girls Herbert Holliday citizenship and patriotism Sam Preston Lions education Cc Schenck convention J B Newlin sight and conservation William Schenck health and welfare Harold Sheetz safety Ralph Hengeveld publicity M B Clowe civic improvement G G Baker community betterment George Sanders constitution and by laws Robert Jasper food Leonard Sirbaugh recreation Versus Sirbaugh scouts Hoye Riley entertainment James Snider house committee Charles Campbell education Marvin Weaver budget Rev E B Smith sunshine committee Vice presidents Paul Anderson Roy Harper and Sam Johnston chair programs Four month terms.

Winchester Lions August Cahill John Blackburn John L. Glaize Ralph Chrisman Herbert C. Holliday Sam Preston George Sanders Robert Jasper Leonard Sirbaugh Sirbaugh Scouts Hoye Riley James Snider

Child of 3 Drowns As Newborn Brother Arrives at Home

In Towanda Pennsylvania Gerald McDonald went to fetch his wife and their newborn. On returning he found Joseph 23 months wandering from the house and drowning in a shallow pool about 300 feet away.

Towanda, Pa Gerald McDonald Towanda Hospital Joseph

Police raid targets Eagles club slot machines and beer sales

Bryant reported Maxwell Butler admitted possessing four slot machines hidden at his place after a raid on the Eagles club. Agents cited later beer purchases at Arcadia on R 522 and Capitol restaurant, with arrests of Gus Kaknis and others present. Authorities included ABC men Lt Rit ter and officers from Winchester.

Ty. Bryant Maxwell Butler Eagles Butler Bryant ABC Arcadia Paul Carso Capitol Gus Kaknis Duncan Eagles Club K. P. Shenk Ted Pangle Joe Ritter Conrad and Lake Winchester Police Department

City May Add Fluorine to Water Supply

City officials and the State department of health discuss plans to fluorinate Winchester water to reduce tooth decay. Dr. Ralph B. Snapp says Dr. George Nevitt will visit to confer with City Manager S. Lee Grant. Cost is about 10 cents per capita yearly for installation and maintenance.

State Department of Health Ralph B. Snapp George Nevitt State Health Department U. S. Public Health Service Winchester S. Lee Grant Snapp Richmond Texas County Texas New Jersey South Atlantic Department Move the Star Virginia Department of Public Health Health Department

U S Steel to raise wages for 170000 workers

Pittsburgh July 12 A U S Steel spokesman said the company will increase wages for its 170 000 workers citing rising living costs The move comes as the CIO affiliate United Steelworkers under Philip Murray had pressed for a pay raise which the firm rejected to curb inflationary spiral

Pittsburgh U.S. Steel Corp Philip Murray United Steelworkers Union CIO U.S. Steelworkers

Save Time Save Bother Save Money Shop in Your Own Community

Community minded notice invites shoppers to buy locally to save time and money. Encourages supporting nearby merchants and utilizing neighborhood services to strengthen the local economy.

Bernadotte Sees Lie and British Hold Up Arab Subsidy

UN mediator Count Folke Bernadotte arrived in New York and met with U N Secretary General Trygve Lie amid calls for an immediate Security Council session. Britain temporarily withholds a 2 million dollar payment to Trans Jordan to pressure Abdullah to accept UN truce terms.

Bernadotte New York Folke Bernadotte United Nations Palestine Europe Trygve Lie U. N Lie Royal Dutch Airlines United States U. N. Security Council Amsterdam London Foreign Office Britain Trans- Jordan Abdullah Middle East Ernest Bevin

Democratic Convention History Through Ballots and Ballot Counts

The article traces Democratic convention history from 1840 to 1924 highlighting thirds rules, key figures like Clark Woodrow Wilson and Carter Glass, and noting patterns such as half of nominations occurring on the first ballot. It recalls Tyler Johnson Davis Smith McAdoo and the post Civil War record of eight victories to twelve defeats.

Speaker Clark Baltimore Clark Woodrow Wilson Truman John Tyler William Henry Harrison Andrew Johnson Abraham Lincoln Tyler Johnson Cleveland Wilson Franklin Roosevelt John W. Davis New York Alfred FE. Smith William G. McAdoo Virginia Carter Glass

Air Communicator Jobs in Alaska Announcement

FW Bailey announces applications for aircraft communications in Alaska. Applicants must be single aged 18 to 40 without disability, with International Morse Code experience and touch typing ability. Requires 18 months aeronautical communications experience or equivalent education. Starting salary 3306 dollars.

FW. Bailey Virginia State Employment Service Office Winchester Alaska

Democratic convention vote split shapes 1948 race

California backed Truman on the first ballot as anti Truman sentiment faded. Laney supporters and Southerners organized efforts for states rights. Senator Pepper entered the race briefly while Eisenhower boosters remained scattered amid a day of speeches.

Sion California Laney Arkansas Claude Pepper Florida Truman Pepper Eisenhower Sen Francis J. Myers

Democratic leaders push two front appeal in campaign

Pennsylvania delegates urged a two front campaign to win in November with Truman. National Chairman J Howard McGrath criticized the Republican controlled 80th Congress for negativism obstructionism and retrogression in a rally framing the political fight.

Nsylvania Truman J. Howard McGrath

Finer Canned and Frozen Fruits Free Edition Ad

Readers seek the 1948 edition of Finer Canned and Frozen Fruits for canning tips. The guide claims to improve color flavor and texture with simple syrup changes and offers relishes pickles and recipes. Send a postcard with name and address to Helen Holmes Dept 11 Trenton New Jersey for a free copy.

Helen Holmes Dept P. O Trenton New Jersey

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