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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1949

Page

3

Rosenberger Grabs 6-1 Softball Tilt

Rosenberger defeated Bell Clothes 6 to 1 to stay in first place a half game ahead of Plumly. Olson limited Bell to three hits as his team backed him with eight runs. Whitlock homered for Bell in the second, the game’s lone Bell run. Rosenberger answered with two in the second and exploded for four more in the sixth with two out and aided by errors. Levi led Rosenberger with three hits. Tillotson walked four and fanned one. Whitlock walked three and struck out three.

Rosenberger Bell Clothes City Ponent Plumly Olson Bell Whitlock Bell Levi Tillotson Whitlock AB R H Lee Whitlock P Sloanaker Lewis Is Patton Hensley Luby Millwood Middleway Grim Dofflemeyer Thomas F. Huff B. Huff H A. Cunningham B. H Edwards Swartz

State to Seize ABW Bus Line in Event of Strike

Richmond reports Governor Tuck, under the Public Utilities Labor Relations Law, ordered takeover of ABW transit facilities to prevent service interruption if a strike by the AFL unionized operators occurs at 2:01 a.m. July 21. The state Corporations Commission is designated to run the line serving suburban Virginia and Washington, with Defense Secretary Johnson seeking continued service to Pentagon and military sites in northern Virginia.

Richmond ABW Transit Company AFL Louis Johnson Gov. Tuck Pentagon Virginia ABW

Crete Visit Planned for USN Airman Headley

Garland M. Headly, USN airman and son of Mrs. W. S. Headly of Stephens City, will arrive at the island of Crete Saturday as a crew member aboard the aircraft carrier Coral Sea for a five day visit.

Garland M. Headly USN W. S. Headly Stephens City Island of Crete Coral Sea

SHOP In WINCHESTER A Good Suggestion for Summer Shoppers

A Winchester store highlights smart summer buys with seasonal displays and practical options for shoppers. Local staff guide customers through lightweight clothing, sunscreen, and affordable accessories as heat rises.

Virginia GOP Faces Byrd Machine in Key Governor Race

Virginia’s hot governorship contest centers on the Byrd machine as Henry A. Wise backs Democrat John S. Battle. Republicans Miller and Ambler clash over party roles while Edwards backs a sales tax and local government department ideas.

Associated Press Virginia United States Henry A. Wise John S. Battle Wise House of Delegates Miller

Virginia and Maryland clash over crabber death case

Investigations continue into the death of Maryland crabber Earl Nelson as Virginia plans to charge David Acree with murder. Acree, deputized by a Virginia officer, says the shooting was accidental during an arrest on illegal fishing in Virginia waters. Commonwealth's Attorney Ames says Acree will be tried next month. Maryland officials vow ongoing probe and possible extradition.

Accomac Maryland Earl Nelson Virginia David Acree Acree Nelson Virginia of Fisheries Commission Lane

Preaching at Galilee and local visitors noted

Grimes reports Sunday morning preaching at Galilee. Visitors include Misses Mary and Alice Newcomb of Winchester, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Henshell hosting relatives from Winchester and Middletown. Local residents Delbert and Roy Furgueson and Snow Hill manager Grover Teets attended rallies and gatherings in Harrisonburg and nearby towns.

Grimes Galilee Mary Alice Newcomb Winchester Charles Henshell Earl Smallwood Rest William Fishel Delbert Fishel Red Bud Gardner Bageant Ronnie Welltown Roy Furgueson Leonard Brown Eston Collins Grover Teets Snow Hill Harrisonburg C. J. Orndorff Ray Eversole David Eversole Albin Hunter S. Brown Clayton McCauley Silas Grim Billey and Freddie Middletown George Wright Brucetown Dessie Hen Sell

Winchester Area Eggs and Poultry Prices Reported by Markets Division

The Agriculture Department Markets Division lists prices paid by Winchester area plants for No 1 quality eggs fob producer farms and for various poultry categories Heavy breed hens to 41% lb 0 Heavy cox and Leghorn hens to 2% lb 0 Leghorn broilers to 2% lb 0 Young turkey hens and old toms priced, no 2 toms and hens listed with several other poultry items including guineas and broilers with varying per unit prices.

Winchester U. S U.S Seeeas Eos

Local Market Prices for Grain Feeds and Butter Fat

Daily corrected market list shows prices for flour corn meal and feeds. Includes No 2 yellow corn at 1.40 per unit and cracked corn 100 lb bag, egg mash options, butter and butterfat wholesale and retail, and turkey feeds.

Retaj

Market Quotations for Fruits, Poultry, and Livestock in Baltimore and Chicago

Baltimore and Chicago market notes show apples weaker, various poultry prices, steady eggs, and mixed cattle and hog values. Slaughter steers, cows, stocker steers, calves, hogs, and sheep traded with multiple price ranges and activity levels across regional markets.

Baltimore Williams Chicago

Market mixed as stocks open following brisk two day rise

New York trading opened with cautious steps after a brisk two day advance. U S Steel slipped about a half point while Bethlehem Steel fell around four tenths. Republic and Jones & Laughlin edged up slightly. Further declines appeared for General Motors Chrysler Studebaker and others with several issues advancing including Firestone Eastman Kodak Kennecott and United Air Lines.

New York U. S. Steel Youngstown Sheet Bethlehem Steel Republic Jones & Laughtin General Motors Chrysler Studebaker Montgomery Ward International Harvester American Telephone North American Co General Electric

Grain prices edge lower at Chicago open

Chicago July 14 grains opened a bit lower led by oats weakness. Wheat futures for July, September, December, March and May showed small declines while corn and oats posted notable decline percentages. Rye and lard futures also traded lower with September lard at 10.87 to 10.90.

Chicago

Madison College Receives $250000 Boost for Science Hall

Governor Tuck releases an additional 250000 for a Madison College science hall in Harrisonburg, on top of a 250000 unconditional appropriation for the hall and improvements. He also funds 125000 for a marine biological lab at Gloucester Point, and approves 25000 for Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center and 4000 for the state geology survey.

Richmond Tuck Madison College Harrisonburg Gloucester Point Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center Stanton Geological Survey State Department of Conservation

Ford Protests Wage Hike and CIO Counter

Henry Ford II arriving from Europe warns against a fourth wage increase by the CIO United Automobile Workers, saying a buyers market this fall would push prices up. James B. Carey counters that rising wages can boost purchasing power, lower prices, and improve products, arguing substantial wage gains are possible now.

New York Henry Ford Europe CIO United Automobile Workers Ford Motor Co Queen Elizabeth James B. Carey Ford Carey

Nazi offender collapses and dies in court

MUERNBERG Germany July 14 Friedrich Geyer charged as a major Nazi offender declared May I drop dead if that charge is true in his appeal before the de nazification court. A few minutes later he collapsed and died in the courtroom doctors citing a stroke

Muernberg Germany Friedrich Geyer Denazification Court

Fishing Trip Sun Burns Commissioner

Commissioner C. P. McVicar of 401 Handley Ave. has been confined to his home since Monday with sunburn poisoning after a fishing trip over the weekend. He suffered severe sunburn on his arms and face during the excursion.

C. P. McVicar Handley Ave Commissioner of Revenue

Marseille Origins and Ancient Name Masilia Founding

Marseille, once Masilia, traces its founding to around 600 B C in ancient times. The city’s early identity centers on its Greek settlement and subsequent development as a major trading hub along the Mediterranean.

Marseille Masilia B. C

Pythian Games Established at Delphi in 586 B C

The historic Pythian Games trace their origins to Delphi Greece in 586 B C when the temple of Apollo hosted the early athletic and cultural contest. The event later grew into a major Panhellenic festival drawing poets musicians and athletes from across ancient Greece.

Delphi Greece

TAL FOR ATHLETE'S FOOT ADVERTISEMENT AT BOYD DRUG CO

An ad promotes TAL for athlete's foot claiming deep penetration with a 90 percent alcohol base. It promises relief in one hour or a 40 cent refund at Boyd Drug Co.

Boyd Drug CO

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Doan Byrd Machine Gop Battle Fredericksburg Junior Chamber of Commerce Arnold Gordon B. Ambler Ambler General Assembly America Crabber Agriculture Dept. Markets Division Ween Coats Mexscomm George Washington Hotel Siscomy Sun Burns En Poe Winchester’s Shopping Center Thayer High Hassocks Thayer “Train-Rite Manitex Bonny Maid PABCO Gold Seal Armstrong J. W. Grove Furniture Co S. Loudoun St Friendship Fire Co John Kerr School
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