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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1948

Page

2

Miss Yeakle Rites Tomorrow Afternoon

Miss Sarah Virginia Yeakle 49 died Saturday at her Stephens City home after years of illness. Born March 26, 1899, she was a longtime stenographer for Grove Lime Co. She belonged to the Episcopal church. Survived by five brothers Prank Winchester and Holmes Willie Chilton and Randolph Yeakle Stephens City. two sisters Mrs Ralph and Mrs Lillian Rollins Stephens City. seven nieces and nephews. Services set for 1:30 p m at the late home with burial at Green Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers named Gervis Lemley Lomax Parker Harry Booth Samuel Sargent Paul Carbaugh P Linebure.

Sarah Virginia Yeakle Stephens City George Nora Yeakle Yeakle the Grove Lime Co Episcopal Church Prank Yeakle Winchester Holmes Willie Chilton Randolph Yeakle Ralph Lillian Rollins J. A. Figgs Green Hill Gervis Lemley Lomax Parker Harry Booth Samuel Sargent Paul Carbaugh P. E. Linebure

Willingham Rites Held for Mrs Laura May Willingham

Services will be held at 2 p m tomorrow at John H Enders Funeral Home Berryville for Mrs Laura May Willingham who died Saturday at a daughter's home in Charles Town. Rev B A Craig of the Methodist church will officiate with burial at Green Hill Cemetery.

John H. Enders Berryville Laura May Willingham Charles Town B.A. Craig Methodist Church Green Hill Cemetery

Uncertain Soviet War Intent Faces Top U.S. Officials

U S officials assess the danger of war as extremely great with debate over whether Moscow seeks real conflict or is bluffing. Analysts wonder if a dominant faction within the Soviet government intends actual war or is executing a strategic deception.

Ces Moscow Soviet Union

Seales Directory Listings for July to August

Household goods and antiques listed for sale including Mrs I B Green at 22 E Cork St Miss Ida Wyndham 234 Amherst St and Mrs Earl Rinker 526 N Loudoun St with times in DST EST and a later Holl National sale at 371 Ave Winchester terms cover furniture and household items via July and August notices.

I. B. Green E. Cork St Ida Wyndham Amherst St Earl Rinker N. Loudoun St W. A. Sale Ave Winchester

Vet's Body Home For Reinterment

The remains of T-5 Harry W. Miller killed on Normandy beach head June 8 1941 will arrive by B and O railroad at 11 44 a m tomorrow. He will be taken to Omps funeral home then to the Baptist church near Reynolds Store for service at 3 p m Wednesday with Rev. E C Day and Rev. Edward Kyle officiating. Interment will follow in Baptist church cemetery near Reynolds Store. Pallbearers are Lynn Luttrell John Luttrell Joe Shambaugh A C Unger II George Omps and Archie Largent. Born September 9 1919 he was a son of J W and Minnie Stotler Miller of the Reynolds Store section. He entered the Army in 1941. Surviving besides his parents are brothers and sisters Alvin Miller Whitacre Anna Miller Winchester Mrs Edward Yost Shepherdstown and Wesley Albert Paul and Virginia Miller all at home.

Harry W. Miller Normandy Joe Shambaugh A. C. Unger II George Omps Archie Largent Miller J. W Minnie Stotler Miller Reynolds Store Alvin Miller Whitacre Anna Miller Winchester Edward Yost Shepherdstown Wesley Adam Albert Paul Virginia Miller

Ireland's Ancient Peat Bogs Provide Fuel Through Centuries

Peat bogs across Ireland have served as a long standing fuel source for communities since ancient times. The extraction and use of peat shaped rural life, heating homes and powering activities in many regions over generations.

Ireland

Stocks Plummet as Professionals Dump Holdings

New York reports a sharp market drop to a near two year low as big sellers, led by professional traders, push prices down from last week. Major losses hit U S Steel, General Motors, Chrysler, Goodrich Tire, Nickel Plate, Skelly Oil, Super Oil, Northern Pacific, American Smelting and Western Union amid slim public participation.

New York Berlin U. S. Steel General Motors Chrysler Goodrich Tire Nickel’ Plate Railroad Skelly Oil Super Oil Northern Pacific American Smelting Western Union

Court hears key witnesses in Commonwealth case

Girls continued from page one set after lunch as state Police officer Wolfe Trooper Cover stone sheriff DeHaven city officers Shickle and Boyce and Dr Pifer testified for the commonwealth. Defense attorney Brumback planned to call five witnesses when court convened.

Commonwealth F. L. Wolfe Larry Coverstone Robert DeHaven Lester Shickle Robert Boyce Herman I. Pifer Frank Brumback

Giant Maa Herd Legend Stands Nine Feet Tall

A Giant Maa once lived in New Zealand and reportedly stood about nine feet high. The historic tale emphasizes a towering creature linked to Maori lore and local lore, reflecting enduring fascination with mythic beasts.

New Zealand

Mrs. Annie J. Henretty Dies in Winchester Home

Annie J. Henretty 78 widow of John A. Henretty and former county teacher died at Pifer nursing home Winchester after ten months there. Born Middletown she was daughter of Malcolm and Jennie Wilkinson. husband a railroader predeceased her. Surviving Raymond Glendale Malcolm Arlington Virginia Cabille Richmond sisters Florence Wilkinson Rose Hottle. Body at Stover funeral home Sr asburg.

Annie J. Henretty John A. Henretty Pifer Nursing Home Winchester Middletown Malcolm Jennie Wilkinson Methodist Church Raymond Henretty Glendale Calif Malcolm Henretty Arlington Virginia Cabille Richmond Florence Wilkinson Rose Hottle Stover Funeral Home Srasburg

Hannum's Herd Tops Butterfat Output In FC DHIA

Hannum's 24 registered and grade Guernsey cows of Clearbrook had the highest average butterfat per cow among 19 producers in Clarke Frederick Dairy Herd Improvement during June. They yielded 20 611 pounds of milk and 927 pounds of butterfat, followed by M W Jones Jr near Berryville with 28 479 pounds of milk and 1 075 pounds of butterfat. Other members and contact details follow for interested dairy producers in Frederick and Clarke counties.

Marl Hannum Guernsey Clearbrook Clarke- Frederick M. W. Jones Jr Berryville W. S. Singhass Roy Heflin Jersey William Claggett Robert Stickley Stephens City Donald Duvall Wadesville Julian Glasscock Summit Point Wa. Va Brookland Dairy Winchester George Eagle Haven M. Wolfe H. N. Wynkoop H.J. Hardesty Lee Dearment White Post J. P. Reardon Jr Thomas Jones E. B. Lee I. Fred Stine R. L. Withers Henry Stokes Association John Rutherford Frederick Clarke County Aisy Sullivan Bluemont Clarke Counties

Quiz Answer Key From Page Four Reveals Names and Facts

The list names Lana Turner as answer to question one and confirms answers to nine more items. It includes political figures Glen H. Taylor and William Langer, age range 19 to 25, and notes like okra and the term jingle. It mentions a smoke fog blend, gorilla ribs, biennial elections, and the Trumpeter Swan’s weight.

Lana Turner Okra Glen H. Taylor Idaho William Langer Jingle

Southern States membership meeting set for Stephens City

The Southern States Cooperative will hold its annual membership meeting at Stephens City High School on July 30 at 8 p.m. The agenda includes presentation of annual reports by Southern States Cooperative and Stephens City Service, election of two directors and two farm home advisory committee members, and a business session with entertainment.

Southern States Cooperative and Southern States Stephens City Service Farm Home Advisory Committee Stephens City Carl Martin Alfred Rinker Henry Carbaugh Winchester Ray M. Cougill Fred B. Gore Farm Home Advisory Virgie Shipe Harvey Richard Crowell Conner Alfred L. Snapp H. B. Manual Emmett Scothern Stephens Elsie White Miller S. Bailey Ray Rinker Lloyd Painter Farm Home Committee Miller S. Barley Julian Carbaugh

Southern Democrats split over Thurmond ticket strategy

The article describes a 7500-strong crowd pressing the President to end segregation as Thurmond signals varied plans for a Thurmond Wright ticket, including anti Truman slates in some states and conventions in others. In Columbia South Carolina Thurmond says the South can show it will not be kicked around. Governor Ren T Laney of Arkansas remains cautious as the conference ends.

Thurmond-Wright Mr. Truman Columbia S. C Thurmond South National Democratic Party

Southern Democrats urged unity over Truman clash

Laney warned that southern delegates to the States Rights meeting lack direct mandates from voters. He urged returning to state conventions to decide action while noting Alabama and Mississippi electors are already pledged against Truman.

Laney Truman National Democratic Party Arkansas South

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