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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1949

Page

2

New Medical Dictionary Marks Varied Pronunciations

New Gould dictionary from Blakiston, first unabridged in 38 years, lists 81 000 medical words with regionally varied pronunciations. It covers obsolete terms, 45 color photos, and examples like aureomycin and antabus, noting licensing and drug naming details.

New York Philadelphia South Blakis Algheny Mountains Lee Pao Blakiston Food and Drug Administration

Local Sale Directory Near City Livestock Auction

Classified notice lists a sale at Livestock farm machinery and household goods. Events take place at near city location with items including livestock and farm equipment. Buyer interest expected in the morning hours.

Mdi Ens City

Woodshed Fire Extinguished Near Middletown

Firefighters responded to a woodshed blaze at Ralph De Brueler's residence one mile south of Middletown and stopped the fire before extensive damage occurred.

Middletown Ralph de Brueler

Gubernatorial Candidate Denies Klan Link

Peters burg Virginia July 29 Rem mie L Arnold denied a rumor linking him to the Ku Klux Klan. He said he has never been a member and attributed the reference to a radio address by former Congressman John W Flannagan.

Petersburg Remmie L. Arnold Ku Klux Klan Arnold John W. Flannagan

Election Officials Named Across Clarke County for Primaries

Clarke county announces election officials for nine precincts with roles as both Democratic and Republican. Appointees include judges and clerks across regions such as Russells Pierces Lindseys Berryville Shenandoah Morgan's Mill White Post Millwood and others. Officials emphasize nonpartisan operation across party lines.

Clarke County Electoral Board Clarke Country Mr. Airy Jude Longerbeam Charles Tapscott David Bell Pauline Saunders Sam Wiley Republican Officials. Russells: Byrd Locke Judge and Commissioner; Roy Locke Neil Kimball Oscar Carr Edgar Kackley Richard Bromley Pierces I. K. Moorehead Roy A. Campbell Kenneth Shenk Herbert A. Clevenger Tripp Hardesty Lindseys Ernest Dearmont E. Massey Weir Eugene Campbell Ashton Tavenner Phyliss Hawkins

Scholler Property Near Bluemont Sold By Mrs D Leroux

Heartsease, the 300 acre Scholler estate between Berryville and Bluemont, near Clarke county, sold to Col. C Leonard Boyer of Fort Eustis from Mrs. Andre Leroux of Philadelphia for about $75,000. The house, designed in 1942 by Mrs Leroux’s mother, features 14 rooms, stone construction, large入口 hall and living room, two stone fireplaces, a library with bookcases, an ornate dining room, billiard room, four second floor master bedrooms, four servants’ bedrooms on the third floor, and 100 cleared acres with 200 acres of woodland fronting 750 feet on the Shenandoah River. The seller was Thomas Keogh, trustee for Mrs Dugre Scholler Leroux. The estate lies in Clarke county near Bluemont.

Heartsease Scholler Berryville Bluemont C. Leonard Boyer Fort Eustis Andre Leroux Philadelphia A. J. Crafts and Son, Inc Richmond Thomas Keogh New York Dugre Scholler Leroux Clarke County Shenandoah River

Five Generations of the Lewis Family in Winchester

Five generations of the Charles Lewis family from Winchester and Frederick county pose for a picture. Standing from left Mrs. Clinton Landacre of Winchester formerly Opal Kidwell and Grover Kidwell great grandmother at 566 North Cameron Street. Seated Mrs. Paul Lemonis mother of the baby, formerly Ruth Landacre, with Charles Lewis great great grandmother a native of Frederick County formerly Lily Newlin widow of the late Mr. Lewis and little Nena Day Lemonis of Newport News. Mr. Lemonis is stationed at Langley Field with the Air Force.

Charles Lewis Winchester Frederick County Clinton Landacre Opal Kidwell Grover Kidwell N. Cameron St Pearl Lewis Paul Lemonis Newport News Ruth Landacre Lily Newlin Mr. Lewis Nena Day Lemonis Mr. Lemonis Langley Field Air Force

Atom Power Talks Scheduled with Britain and Canada

President Truman announced exploratory talks with Britain and Canada to set long term cooperation on exchange of scientific and technical information and supply of raw materials. The discussions aim to outline future atomic arrangements, with congressional consent required, and involve the Congo uranium supply.

United States Britain Canada Truman Congo Belgian Congo Mr. Truman Congress Acheson Foreign Office London Ottawa McMahon D-Conn Senate House Atomic Energy Commission

Mrs Echard Rites Funeral Held for Mrs Matte Echard

Funeral services for 73 year old Mrs Matte Dillard Echard of Keezletown were conducted at 2 30 p m from her late home by Rev Walter G Bangel pastor of the Methodist church She was the widow of C Frank Echard and her son W C Echard manages Smith Transfer Corp in town.

Matte Dillard Echard Keezletown Walter G. Bangel The Methodist Church

Military Housing Bill Is Shelved

Washington July 29 Chairman Vinson of the House armed services committee said a $613 million military public works bill has been shelved until next year. It includes funds for housing for service men and their families.

Washington Vinson D-Ga House Armed Services Committee

St John Funeral Services Set for Rochester Native

Funeral services for John St John, a motor accident victim, will be held in Rochester New York. The Navy veteran worked for Plumly Lumber Co and attended the National Hardwood Lumber Association training school at Memphis. He is survived by his mother and two sisters Patricia and Barbara of Rochester.

John St. John Rochester N. Y Jones Funeral Home St. John Joseph Heye Martinsburg Navy Plumly Lumber Co National Hardwood Lumber Assn Memphis Patricia Barbara

Millionaires Drop To 54 in Britain

London reports a decline in Britain's top income group with just 54 individuals earning at least 400000 dollars annually. The inland revenue commission notes 70 people left with net incomes above 24000 dollars after taxes, and 2200 earned over 80000 before tax. The standard income tax rate stands at 45 percent.

Britain London Inland Revenue Commissioners

Answers to daily quiz appears in National Recovery Adminis

The listed correct responses include Alaska for 2, a just cause motto, Black Jack, and London as well as Magellan. The set names Africa Greenland and John are also included along with a calking material.

Acquiz Pag L 'National Recovery Administration Alaska Black Jack London Magellan Africa Greenland John

In Memoriam Mrs Julia Burns Remembrance Note

In memory of our dear mother and Grandmother Mrs Julia Burns who departed this life one year ago today July 29 1948 The poem expresses sorrow and faith and concludes we will meet again. By Her Daughter Mrs Daisy Grimes And Children dated 7 29 11

Julia Burns God Daisy Grimes

Maiden in Slacks Haunts Ice Wagon To Escape Heat

In Atlanta a 21 year old woman dressed in slacks jumped into an ice delivery truck causing near collision. She had earlier filed a false fire alarm and sought firemen from downtown stations. She gave the name Ann Warren of Blue Ridge Georgia and was charged with disorderly conduct.

Atlanta Bill Jay C. M. Kennedy Ann Warren Blue Ridge

Weather Keeps Heat On With 92 Degree July Evening

The weather continues hot with forecasts of more heat the next day. On July 25 the temperature reached 92 degrees and the following day remained high as the heat wave persisted.

Record Heat Totals Mark July Weather Trends

The month shows persistent heat with temperatures near 90 or higher on multiple days. The year to date record highs hit 96 on July 5 and 6, with values fluctuating around the mid 90s and notable spikes during early July.

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Klan Daniel J. Farrar I.B.P.C.E N. Kent St Mt. Carmel Baptist Church J. Finley Wilson M. B. Clowe, Jr Winchester Armory Philip Young Berryville Ave Westinghouse Underwood Boyd Headley, JR Virginia Leona Largent Eddy Glee Largent Massey Herbert C. Largent N.c.m, Et Als County Court House Buffalo Lick Road A. H. Largent Circuit Court Sargent and Watts Rouss Avenue Coleman Dunn Dabney W. Watts Sale Allis Chalmers Lewis Grubbs Studio Echard J. R. Alexander, Jr N. Loudoun St St. John Funeral Memoriam Hill’s Loudoun John W. Rosenberger & Co S. Braddock St Shade Equipment CO Martinsburg Pike W. B. Snider & Son Rees A. F. Rees, Inc Berryville, VA Heatwole Motor CO N. Braddock St B. F. Goodrich Loudoun St Nyu Kroehler Winchester Furniture CO South Main erDarinul Service Umea Aie Mila Hotpoint N. Cameron Stephenson Methodist Church H.p Charles W. Webber Dalton Todd Jolliffe & Snider
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