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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1948

Page

2

Mrs Marion Curl Rites Thursday

Mrs Marion Curl 66 died yesterday at her Washington home after a prolonged illness. She was born in Frederick county daughter of the late George and Ida Ford Kelchner widow of Albert Curl and lived in this area early in life then in Washington 22 years. Survived by son Maj Vincent L Curl Richmond a daughter Mrs Monica Dawson Washington three sons five sisters and four brothers. The remains go to Jones funeral home for 10 a m Thursday Sacred Heart Catholic church officiated by Father Julian Bullock with interment at Mt Hebron cemetery six nephews to be pallbearers.

Marion Curl Washington Frederick County George and Ida Ford Kelchner Albert Curl Wash King Vincent L. Curl Richmond Monica Dawson Mil McIntire Tacoma Park Margaret Harris Hagerstown Nita Rush Evelyn Webber Winchester Ruth Kelchner Roanoke Justin Kelchner Hubert Kelchner Bristol War Paul Kelchner Oliver Kelchner Jones Funeral Home Sacred Heart Catholic Church Julian Bullock Mt. Hebron

Compromise Approved in Vernon Morris Highway Injury Suit

Vernon Morris receives $475 in a court approved settlement to end a $2500 claim against O. L. Hensley and Melford C. Morris for injuries from a car collision while crossing Route 11 at Kernstown cabin camp.

Vernon R. Morris Carl B. Morris O. L. Hensley Melford C. Morris Vernon Morris Hensley Melford Morris Kernstown

Estate and Household Goods Sales Directory July Listings

A July sales directory lists auctions of household goods and antiques. Florence V. Miller at 423 Fairmont Ave Winchester July 21 1 pm DST. Mrs B Green 22 E Cork St July 24 1 pm DST. Ida Wyndham 234 Amherst St July 24 10 am EST. Mrs Earl Rinker 526 N Loudoun St July 28 11 am DST. Aug 21 Mrs W A Sale 371 National Ave Winchester household and kitchen furniture.

Florence V. Miller Fairmont Ave Winchester B. Green E. Cork St Ida Wyndham Amherst St Earl Rinker Loudoun St W. A. Sale National Ave

World Wheat Pact Ratification Sought by Truman

President Truman will ask the Senate to ratify the international wheat agreement and seek a $65 million UN headquarters loan. The action aims to ease international tension and promote world peace, with timing and delivery method still undecided.

Truman Washington White House Senate Congress United Nations New York City Charles G. Ross Ross Capitol Hill

Five Nation Defense Talks Pursue Unified Aid Plan

The five nation alliance meeting here considers a common defense linked to American armed might. Delegates study memoranda from Washington on possible U S military aid and discuss Berlin blockade options and air lift expansion. Final approval of the program is expected at today’s plenary session.

Washington U U S Berlin Ernest Bevin Georges Bidault Paul-Henri Spaak Luxembourg Pierre Dupong Baron van Boetzelaer van

James Lowery Dies After Tractor Accident Near Boyce

James M. Lowery 36 died at Winchester Memorial Hospital from chest injuries after a farm tractor crash near Boyce Saturday. Born in Opequon, he was the son of Emma Lowery and the late C. E. Lowery and served in WWI. Survived by wife Lucille, daughter Patsy, mother Emma, brother Richard, five sisters, and conducted by Rev. Edward Planore at Jones funeral home with rites at Stephens City Methodist Church.

James M. Lowery Boyce Winchester Memorial Hospital Opequon Emma Lowery C. E. Lowery Frederick County Methodist Relief Church U.S Lucille Green Lowery Patsy A. Lowery Richard Lowery Middle Road Clarence Boyce Kernstown Selem Newlin Robert Collier Stephens City Ruth Nellie Lowry Jones Funeral Home Stephens City Methodist Church Edward Planore Stephens Ty

Mrs. Mildred Orandoff Dies in Philadelphia at 35

Mrs. Mildred Orandoff 35 wife of Noland Nick Orandoff and a Gore Maryland native died at her Philadelphia home after a year of illness. Born January 8 1913 she was the daughter of Mrs Mary Lewis of Frederick County. Survived by her mother husband and two children Bobby and Patricia Ann. Funeral 8 p m tomorrow at Omps funeral home with Dr E T Clark presiding. Private interment Thursday at Fairview cemetery.

Mildred Orandoff Nick’’ Orandoff Frederick County Philadelphia Gore Mary Lewis Orandoffs

Pig Iron Prices Rise Amid Wage Boosts

Republic Steel Corp of Cleveland announced wage increases matching U S Steel and reported pig iron prices advancing at Birmingham Alabama. Foundry iron set at 43.38 per ton and basic pig iron at 42.88, reflecting higher costs.

Pittsburgh Republic Steel Corp Cleveland Birmingham Ala U. S. Steel Corp

Honor for H. K. Green at Arlington reception

Arlington marks the 29th year of Harry K. Green as commissioner of revenue with a testimonial dinner at National Airport. Senator Byrd and Governor Tuck of Virginia are on the speaking program this evening.

Arlington Harry K. Green

Political realignments swirl around French elections

France sees leftist communists and De Gaulle allied in opposition as Auriol aims to run as Radical Socialists candidate. Former Premier Paul Reynaud, an Independent Republican, also figures in the speculative landscape.

Munists Gen. de Gaulle French People's Party Auriol Paul Reynaud

Answers to quiz questions from page four

The list provides correct responses: Sokolovsky. Arabian Sea. New York City. He signed. Industralist. Bidault. Solomon Islands. A dark complexioned man was following her. Reichsmarks. Representative Hugh D. Sco tt Jr. of Pennsylvania. plus a note that The Great Bustard weighs about 30 pounds.

Sokolovsky Arabian Sea New York City Industralist Bidault Solomon Islands Reichsmarks Hugh D. Scott Jr Pennsylvania

New Device Cuts Pain From Injections

Dr Frane D Ingraham and Harvard researchers introduce a simple cooling device that chills skin with calcium chloride and cracked ice to render intradermal injections nearly painless for most patients. The method suits injections into skin but not muscle or vein and can be kept in an ice box until needed.

Herman N. Bundesen M.D Frane D. Ingraham Harvard University Boston King

Mt Pleasant Grove Memorial Service

Twelfth annual memorial service in memory of the old Mt. Pleasant school will be held at Pleasant Grove Sunday. Services begin 10 a.m. with Sunday school led by Clark Miller and John Clark, followed by 11 a.m. worship led by Rev. B. F. Spitzer from Great Cacapon WV. Dinner on the grounds at 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. afternoon service with songs and lectures led by H. E. Oates from Petersburg WV.

Mt. Pleasant Pleasant Grove Clark Miller John Clark B. F. Spitzer Great Cacapon W. Va H. E. J. Oates Petersburg W. Vadim

Stocks Rebound In New York After Losses

Prices rose readily in the New York stock market after three days of losses. Railroad and oil shares led the gains and despite trading lulls prices stayed near the high level. Brokers called the move a technical correction.

New York

Smithfield Packers Protest State Grading Regulation

Governor Tuck asked the State agriculture and purchasing divisions to seek an easier grading system for Smithfield packers after an hour and a half of complaints. The 1942 law required beef grading for state sales. pork grading was added late last summer by the purchases division.

Richmond Tuck State Department of Agriculture State Division of Purchase and Printing Smithfield Packers Smithfield General Assembly

18 inch bass landed at Bentonville on Shenandoah

Gervis Lemley the Stephens City postmaster landed an 18 inch bass weighing 234 lbs from the South Fork of the Shenandoah at Bentonville bridge on a murky Saturday. C L Golladay and H A Sergeant helped. They used mad toms and minnows. Golladay caught a 1 lb bass and a 2 lb catfish.

Gervis Lemley Stephens City Shenandoah Bentonville Bridge C. L. Golladay 8. A. Sergeant Lemley Golladay

Boys Scouts Attend Rock Enon Camp

Rock Enon scout camp enters its third week with attendees from area troops. Winchester youths include Cochran, Lockhart, Kirkpatrick, Higgs, Ryan, Brannon, Haines from Troop 2, Jones, Solenberger, Elliott, Arnold, Guess from Troop 9, Knee from Troop 3, Bumgardner from Troop 21, Carr Jr., Casey, Siler from Troop 11. Stephens City participants include Ewing, Herbaugh, Clevenger, Zirkle, Beatty, Orndorff, Carbaugh from Troop 6.

Rock Enon Winchester Charles Cochran Donald Lockhart John Kirkpatrick Sonny Higgs Leamon Ryan Billy Brannon John Haines Douglas Jones Robert Solenberger Buddy Elliott Johnny Arnold Joe Guess Ross Knee Robert Bumgardner Boyce Clay B. Carr Jr Jerry Casey Conley Siler

Bombers Split Wins in Weekend Action at Winchester

Mitchie Burks outpitched J Stotler in a 4 1 victory over Angers Store as Burks hit a homer and struck out 16. Genie Parker limited Luray Tigers to five hits in a 7 2 win at N Kent St. The Bombers set up a Sunday date with Martinsburg, who beat them 5 4 earlier this season. The return game has been postponed by rain.

Winchester Brown Bombers Mitchie Burks J. Stotler Angers Store West Virginia Burks Winchester Boys Genie Parker Luray Tigers N. Kent St Taylor Bombers Martinsburg

Jury Pool for Case Narrows as Strikes Begin

After 20 jurors are qualified both sides may strike four from a 27 member panel. The panel includes Frederick Doll John C Crim Charles R Funkhouser C H Claude Earl C Andrick J R Smoot and other residents.

Frederick Doll John C. Crim Charles R. Funkhouser C. H. Claude Earl C. Andrick J. R. Smoot George W. Miller Andrew K. Baker Wm. C. O'Flaherty R. P. Allison Alger Smoot Marion Schwartz, Jr Russell Baker Harry M. Edmonds Frank L. Funkhouser J.S.C. Beeler Kenneth L. Painter K. W. Stoneburner Hugh S Hisey Paul Thompson H. E. Fadley E. L. Bumgardner F. Chalmers Sheetz B. G. Wenger Lee Finks James E. Wisman Samuel R. Lairbert

Elephant Bird of Madagascar Reaches Ten Foot Height

A prehistoric elephant bird from Madagascar stood nearly ten feet tall and weighed up to one thousand pounds, dwarfing modern flightless birds and highlighting ancient fauna.

Madagascar

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Mrs. Marion Curl Parts & Service J. N. Case Farm Equipment Growers Supply Company G. G. Baker E. J. Clowser Coleman Dunn E. T. Snider W. T. Chamblin James Lowery Honor H. K. Green France James Way Hog Feeders N. Cameron St Harold K. Stine Los Angeles Hansen Dam Cal Stine International Eaturen Syndicate, Inc Mt. Pleasant Grove Ida L. Wyndham Bass Bentonville Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Slydia E. Pinkham N. Braddock St Capitol Portland Flamingo Call Sor, Glaize & Bro North Cameron ST McCormick-Deering Heatwolk Motor CO Breyer the Food Center N. Loudoun St Lamp Motor Co Smithfield Ave Tommy D. Lockhart Buncutter Tire CO E. Boscawen Si Northern Virginia Power Co B. C. Brumback Middletown New Shenandoah Commercial Hatchery Maurertown Woodstock Winchester Service Board of Directors Southern States Winchester Service
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