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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1946

Page

2

Mrs Pearson Dies In Clarke County

Mrs Pearson died at 11 08 o clock in Clarke county at her home on the Doe Vorous farm. She was a daughter of the late Jo and his wife Crisce of Clarke county. Survived by her husband and children Conrad Pearson Julian Wright Joseph M Walker Mrs Thomas Freebee Mrs Kenneth Long Miss Alice Pearson and Miss Dollie Pearson. Funeral at 2 o clock tomorrow from John H Enders Funeral Home Berryville with Rev Clarence Lloyd. Burial Mt Carmel Church graveyard Clarke county.

Clarke County Lastev Doe Vorous Criscea Conrad Pearson Julian Wright Joseph M Walker Thomas Freebee Kenneth Longin Alice Pearson Dollie Pearson John H. Enders Berryville Clarence Lloyd Mt. Carmel

Labor Unions Plan Fund to Oppose Byrd in 1946

A Virginia conference of CIO and AFL unions discussed labor stance on Senator Byrd’s 1946 re election. L G Lane I C Welstead and Mr Evans noted widespread protests and a carpenters union fund around 90000 dollars to defeat Byrd. Denny prepared a memo confirming the details.

L. G. Lane I. C. Welstead Norfolk Mr. Evans Mr. Welstead CIO Po- Action Committee Harry F. Byrd Vate CIO AFOFL Wilstead Afofl Carpenters’ Union Virginia Byrd

Car Strikes Trailways Bus at Railroad Crossing

Two people were treated for cuts and bruises after a 1938 Plymouth rear ended a Trailways Bus stopped at the Millwood Avenue crossing on U S 50 in Winchester. Driver Archie Ball Jackson Jr of Purcellville and Marie Irene Jackson sustained head and facial injuries. damages were about $200. Winchester police Pvt Whitacre investigated.

Trailways U. S. 50 Winchester Harry Morgan Strickler Riverton Millwood Avenue Archie Ball Jackson, Jr Purcellville Marie Irene Jackson Pvt. Whitacre Winchester Police Department

Silver Star Quartet To Appear Here

The Silver Star Quartet from Richmond will perform at Mt. Carmel Colored Baptist Church. Concert and radio artists are welcomed with invitation to attend the event sponsored by local groups and community leaders.

Silver Star Richmond Mt. Carmel Colored Baptist Church

Revival Continues At Welltown Church This Week

Revival services at Welltown Methodist Church continue each night this week with a closing service Sunday July 21 at 8 p m. The Rev F T Fulcher preaches at each service and the public is invited.

Welltown Methodist Church F. T. Fulcher

Michigan Senator Austin Says U S Will Not Bargain Over Human Rights

Senator Austin told colleagues that Washington must not be coerced or pressured and that the United States will not bargain on human rights anywhere. He urged candid discussion of Paris talks to bolster public opinion as the 21 nation conference opens in July. Senator Pepper criticized the report as moderate and warned against assuming bloc loyalties between East and West.

Washington Moscow Michigan Austin Paris Pepper D-Fla Vandenberg Russia

OPA Deadlock May Be Broken

The White House released details of a revival plan as a Senate House committee pressed to work out a compromise on OPA. Senator Taft said he would not concede, while President Truman faced pressure from Democrats to restore price ceilings on meat, eggs and other foods exempted by the Senate.

Eles Agriculture and Labor White House Senate House Committee Taft Ohio Truman Congress Senate

Market Quotation Highlights Drift in July Stock Session

New York markets saw general drift with scattered winners and many leaders easing. Buying reticence and light selling were blamed on price control legislation fears and rising living costs. Tight money rates and cautious earnings outlook weighed on bonds.

New York

Baltimore market summary shows livestock and produce prices

Baltimore July 17 market report lists cattle, calves, hogs, sheep and poultry values. Cattle steady to mixed with mid grade steers 14.00 to 16.50, vealers 19.00 to 20.00, hogs up to 22.00 for 325 lb and over, sheep and lambs active with tops near 20.00 for spring lambs. Also includes question and answer on WWII plane losses totaling 340 with breakdown by type.

Chicago Grain Quotations Toggle in Nervous Market

Chicago July 17 grains showed moderate gains then a nervous market as demand from short sellers waned. Activity slowed with traders awaiting poll gyn developments and uncertain opening prices. Corn Jan 1.65 to 1.63 1-2, Mar 1.63 1-2. Oats Aug 17 3-4 to 7-8, Nov 16 1-8 to 77, pre 17 to 77 1-2, Mar 78 3-4 to

Chicago Pol Gyn Hin

Virginia Livestock Market Auction Prices

Market quotations for Butcher Cattle Hogs Lambs and dairy cattle listed for a Tuesday sale in Virginia. Steers Good to Choice 19.00 20.25 odd head above 21.00 medium 16.00 17.60. Heifers Good to Choice 17.60 19.80 Medium 15.00 16.25. Fat cows Good 13.50 16.25 Medium 11.00 12.25 Cutter 7.50 11. Bulls Good 15.50 16.50 Medium 14.00 15.35 Plain light 11.50 13.35. Veal calves Good to Choice 20.00 23.60 Medium 17.00 19.50 Cull 10.00 15.00. Hogs 18.25 19.90. fat sows 16.50 17.25. pigs 6.50 10.00 by head. Lambs State graded Choice 20.50 21.30 Good 18.75 19.90 Medium 15.75 15.95 Common 8.00 11.50. Fresh cows and Springers Top 245.00. good cows 135 150 per head. medium 85 125. old thin cows 50 70.

Baltimore

Scout Camp In Third Week With 21 From Here

Winchester Scouts are among 99 attending Rock Enon camp this week. Local Boy Scouts listed include Douglas Jones Larry Roe Roy A Cather Jr Jim McFadden Irvin Cather Jr Ronald Binner Dan Dechert Bruce McFadden Lester Lamb Jr Eugene Cunningham Karren Larrick Donald Grove Jack Henshall Larry Leetch Monte Miller Max Baker Tom Leetch Robert Miller Ross Knee John Kaknis and Godfrey O Rear.

Winchester Rock Enon Douglas Jones Larry Roe Roy A. Cather, Jr Jim McFadden Irvin Cather, Jr Ronald Binner Dan Dechert Bruce McFadden Lester Lamb, Jr Eugene Cunningham Karren Larrick Donald Grove Jack Henshall Larry Leetch Monte Miller Max Baker Tom Leetch Robert Miller

Little Theatre Announces Cast and Officers for Fall Plans

The Little Theatre unit lists Bent ley Kinney as director with Marion Lewis as co directing. Ray Garrabrandt is stage manager assisted by Edith Garrabrandt and Sam Brooks. Committees cover properties, costumes, make up and tickets. officers and board vote to retain current leadership through September. Mr. Morgan chairs the radio plays committee for fall.

Frieda Zuckerman Bentley Kinney Marion Lewis Ray Garrabrandt Edith Garrabrandt Sam Brooks Walter Massey Bobbie Conrad Louise Nelson Sue Massey Mary Scully Betty Ziegler Dorothy Moore Anne Gordon Anne Hardy Nancy Pennypacker Jane Rosenberger Nat Jones Helen Massey Holly Kinney Joyce Davis Ethel Jolliffe Rinker Rosalind Kater Carl Morgan Howarden C. Ridgely White Mrs. Hardy Massey Frances Beverley White Rinker Little Theatre Mr. Morgan Miss Stephenson

Meat Buyers Strike Rallies Across Cities Press Congress

In Detroit Cadillac Square a crowd of 40 000 to 50 000 urged a meat buyers strike to force price cuts, with UAW backing rallies in Cleveland Chicago and other cities as part of a save the OPA campaign. Leaders warned rents and other costs would rise without action.

Detroit Cadillac Square Reuther OPA Congress UAW Chrysler

Two Local Men Join U S Marines

Two local youths George E. Fleury and Walter W. Collins enlisted in the U S Marine Corps for two years each. They left for Parris Island South Carolina for boot training. Recruiters note enlistments must be completed before October 6 to receive GI Bill benefits.

Ce de Os U. S. Marine Corps George E. Fluery G. W. Fleury Winchester Walter W. Collins Marie Keller Parkway Hotel Fleury Stephens City High School Collins Pompano Florida Parris Island S. C Harold Strickland

Winchester Meeting Highlights Recruiting Efforts and GI Bill Education

Winchester hosted a gathering with Col. John G. Shettle of the Baltimore Recruiting District as guest speaker on enlistment and citizen responsibility. Thomas B. Hobson Jr. spoke on GI Bill educational features. Major Martin reported 12 recruits sent to Ft Meade reception center this month.

John G. Shettle Baltimore Thomas B. Hobson, Jr Winchester Veterans Administration Martin Ft. Geo. Meade

Heirens Drug Test Admissions Spark Conflicting Claims

Multiple Chicago papers report on William Heirens and the use of sodium pentothal during the investigation. The Sun claims Heirens admitted killings while under the drug, naming George Murman as another self, and says other confessions followed. The Tribune and Herald-American dispute and describe the test as amnesia verification. Heirens reportedly was not questioned further.

Tribune Heirens Chicago Sun Suzanne Degnan Bridewell Hospial George Murman Sun Frances Brown Josephine Ross the Sun Herald - American Herald-American The Detective Bureau Ques

Heirens Denies Ties to Slayings Amid Drug Question

The Tribune reports attorney John P. Coghlan saying that Heirens was subjected to illegal drug use at the jail hospital and that Heirens has not admitted involvement in the killings. He is held on $280,000 bond on 29 charges, with no police charges linking him to the murders.

Tion Heirens Degnan the Tribune John P. Coghlan Heirens

Answers to the Daily Quiz From September 1 1946

The page lists quiz answers including date September 1 1946 Paraguay as answer two false as answer three prediction will rule at the next term October three million dollars Paul V McNutt June 21 seven forty five p m eastern standard time John Rolfe Kor and approximately eight minutes.

Paraguay Will Paul V. McNutt John Rolfe Kor

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