Rouss Firemen Show Off New Green and Gold Uniforms
Rouss firemen display new green and gold uniforms purchased for public appearances. Pictured are Bernard Groves, Frank Miller, Bob Miller, and Dorsey Hottle. One hundred uniforms were bought for use in upcoming Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association parade in Williamsport.
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Rouss
Bernard Groves
Frank Miller
Bob Miller
Dorsey Hottle
Cumberland Valley Volunteer Fireman's Assn
Williamsport
Market Opens Lower As Grains Extend Slump
Chicago grain prices slipped at the open with July Wheat at 2.26 1 2, July Corn 2.09 1 2, Oats around 87 1 2, Soybeans near 3.72 1 2, and early months showing declines. The text notes a continuing downturn from yesterday.
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Chicago
Lord
Cattle and hog markets mixed with gains and declines
Baltimore July 17 cattle prices rose for higher grades while common grades gained less and spots surged. Calves and stockers showed modest movements. hogs mostly steady with some declines on heavier weights. Chicago notes report lower hog prices and firm upper- tier cattle with primes at 41 dollars.
D Alvin Fries Dies at 82 Former Farmer of Winchester
D Alvin Fries 82 retired farmer of 703 S Stewart St died 801 p m yesterday at Maplewood Nursing Home where he had been a patient since Nov 1945 He was born in Bethel near Albin He married Rosa E Fries who died 1929 Surviving include a daughter H Ray Butler Winchester granddaughter Mrs Philip Barnhart Winchester great grandson Philip Barnhart Jr two cousins Martin S Glaize Lewellyn Jackson and nieces and nephews James Wisecarver Mary Jackson Rochester Fries was a Bethel Lutheran Church member Funeral services 4 pm DST Monday at Omps Funeral Home Rev E B Smith officiating Pallbearers listed.
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D. Alvin Fries
S. Stewart St
Maplewood Nursing Home
Fries
Old Bethel
Albin
Rosa E. Fries
H. Ray Butler
Winchester
Philip Barnhart
Philip Barnhart Jr
City
Martin S. Glaize
Lewellyn Jackson
Charles Wisecarver
Berryville
Mary Jackson
Hagerstown
Jackson
Rochester
Bethel Lutheran Church
Omps Funeral Home
E. B. Smith
Newton Cather
Frank Marple
Guy Smith
Holmes Yeakley
Earl Bailey
Edwin Buncutter
Victory Marks Shotton's Debut
Burt Shotton, new Dodgers manager, led Brooklyn to a 4-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds in his 1948 debut. Leo Durocher moved to manage the New York Giants, replacing Mel Ott as Ott resigned. Durocher’s Giants game was postponed by rain. Boston Braves widened their NL lead with a 12-10 win over the Cubs. In the AL, the Philadelphia Athletics defeated the Cleveland Indians 10-5 in Philadelphia.
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Associated Press
Burt Shotton
Brooklyn Dodgers
Shotton
Dodgers
Cincinnati Reds
Leo Durocher
Dodger
Durocher
New York Giants
Mel Ott
Giants
Prices for eggs and live poultry in Winchester area
Agriculture Dept Markets Division reports prices for eggs and live poultry paid at Federal State graded eyes F O B Winchester. U S Grade A extra large 53 dozen. large 51. medium 46. standards 46. pullets 37. trades 40. cracks and checks 30. Leghorn broilers up to 2 1 2 lbs 30 cents. Young hens 45. young toms 38. No 2 hens and toms 5 cents less. Guineas 35 each. Old roosters and stags heavy. red broilers over 3 lbs 36. Rock and cross broilers under 3 lbs 34. over 3 lbs 36. red under 3 lbs 35.
Mississippi Leads In State Rights Delegation Split
Sixteen continues from page one with Maryland and Mississippi in lead as state rights forces convene. Gov Fielding Wright of Mississippi calls the meeting and leads delegates who arrived from the national convention. Temporary chair Frank J Dixon of Alabama presides amid early morning huddles.
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Maryland
Mississippi
Fielding L. Wright
Wright
Frank J. Dixon
Alabama
Dixon. Wright
Gessner T. McCarver
Mobile
Ala
W W Wright
MoCorvey
Alabama Democratic Committee
States Rights Campaign Committee
Jackson
Miss
Seasonal cattle sale hits record highs across weights
Long yearling steers sold to 49.50 while heavier cattle moved between 39 and 38 for mid and high grades. High‑choice 900 lb heifers set an all time 39.25. Most good and choice steers and yearlings 36. Bulk good and choice heifers 35 to 38. Cows ranged 26 to 29 for good and 23 to 23 for common grades. Bulls topped 27.50 with sausage bulls to 26. Heavy fat bulls 27.50.
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Baltimore
Chicago
Sunday church services and leaders listed citywide
A long list of church schedules across multiple denominations with pastors, Sunday schools, worship times, and vesper details. Notable names include Dr. T J Hawkins Norval M Hottie Dr L Flickinger Rev James B Roe Rev A L Lepley Rev William J Hadden Jr Rev M N Zezzo Dr FE Clark Rev Carl W Hiser Rev William E Eisenberg Rev Joseph S Duckwall Rev Edward A Plunkett and Dr Lewis F Havermale. Services span 9:45 a m 11 a m 8 p m with union vespers and special events noted by location and supervisor across Cork Street Market Street Loudoun Street and other locales.
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Braddock St
T. J. Hawkins
Norval M. Hottie
Friends Meeting House
Cork
First Evangelical United Brothers
Carl W. Hiser
Grace Lutheran
William E. Eisenberg
Berlin Air Corridors See Mixed Soviet and Western Tactics
Residents of western Berlin heard that the British American air effort continued unimpeded as operations officers reported planes arriving fast. The Russians announced they would deploy Yak fighters transport craft and biplanes in the air corridors from early morning until 8 p m Berlin time while some aircraft practiced instruments in the skies.
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Berlin
Braddock St Methodist Church Hosts Special Music
A guest soloist Mrs Jane Hen shall Metz and a quartet of Frank Butsler Billy Chrismore Richard Brown and Donald Anderson provide music for the Braddock St Methodist church Golden Rule Bible class session. Dr T J Hawkins named guest teacher with Hope Riley in charge.
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Braddock St. Methodist Church
Jane Henshall Metz
Frank Butsler
Billy Chrismore
Richard Brown
Donald Anderson
T. J. Hawkins
Hope Riley
Soviet Air Activity Rises Over Berlin Air Corridors
Soviet planes pushed into key air corridors as part of tactics to harass Western forces during Berlin blockade. An American officer warned of greater Soviet activity today as hundreds of American and British planes carry supplies to over two million people.
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Berlin
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Firestone Brake
Firestone Stores
N. Braddock St
U.S
Christian Science
WINC
M.M. Adams Service Station
Amherst & Boscawen Sts
Bath
Workingman’s Store
Western Union
Agriculture Dept. Markets Division
James Bestinnad
Truman
Shilmates
Peer Winchester
Seron
Centenary Reformed
L. Flickinger
Christ Episcopal
James B. Roe
Cork St
Church of the Nazarene
A. L. Lepley
T. Swisher
Congregational Christian
Robert A. Whitten
Bible School
Bizzle
Union
First Assembly of God
N. Zezzo
First Baptist
FE. T. Clark
Highland Ave. Presbyterian
Joseph S. Duckwall
Elwood Willey
Lee Rinker
John Mann Methodist
F H. Jackson
Loudoun St. Church of Christ
Nathan Williamson
Garland Whitlock
Market St
Montague Ave
Edward A. Plunkett
Round Hill
Macedonia
Shiloh Baptist
R. Laws
Blanch Mason
Sec
New
Ton Turner
J. O. Philip
Elks Lodge No
Winchester Presbyterian
Ronald S Wilson
Russell A. Joyce
SS Council
Mary
Tinape
Massanetta
L. B. Gibbs
Woodstock
Union Vesper Services
W. Piccadilly St
Fairmont Ave
First Baptist Church
L. F. Havermale
D.D
Mr. Franklin Dressel
Winchester Ministerial Association
Tela Trens
Firemen’s Annual
Stephens City High School
E.I.T
Featuring
Mellwec Muniipal Band
Benefit
Stephens City Fire Co
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Tispr
Chrysler
Wainy
Heatwolk Motor CO
DE Soto
Plymouth
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