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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1950

Page

2

Backers Clash Over Mobilization Move Amid Wartime Controls

The Senate banking panel delayed action on Truman proposals as backers of strict controls push for a standing wartime framework. Baruch urged immediate ceilings on prices and priorities, while agencies reported July price rises and record factory demand, signaling broad mobilization needs.

Truman Senate Banking Committee Bernard Baruch Baruch Maybank D-Sc Capitol White House Council of Economic Advisers May Pia Labor Department Bureau of Labor Statistics Commerce Department Agriculture Department Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Hawaii Brannan New York United States National Defense Reserve Fleet

Winchester Auction Notices in August Listings

Sales directory lists multiple auctions and estate sales across Winchester Virginia area. Items include furniture personal property real estate livestock machinery and household goods with dates August 5 August 10 August 12 and times from 10 a m to 1 p m and locations on Kent Street Euclid Avenue Berryville Avenue and South Loudoun Street. James P Reardon special commissioner of Frederick County Court handles real estate on South Loudoun Street. The notices name buyers sellers and addresses for estate liquidations.

Lelia B. Smith S. Kent St Winchester S. F. Doaks South Euclid Ave Acre H. J. Hardesty Berryville James P. Reardon Frederick County Court South Loudoun St M. Elston Court House Berryville Ave Ruth Cox Euclid Ave

Court cases heard today by Judge John Rice

Police court cases include Edward C. Holtzman of 724 8. Kent St. fined 14.25 for speeding, Columbus Mitchell on Sulphur Spring Road fined 9.25 for drunkenness, and Horace M. Nelson of 9 E. Bond St. fined 9.25 on a drunken charge. Also notes a science Q and A about the leatherback sea turtle weighing up to 1450 pounds.

John Rice Edward C. Holtzman Kent St Columbus Mitchell

Hogs Consigned For Sale August 11

E. O. Carpenter and Sons of Frederick County join 16 other consigners for the Winchester Registered Hog Sale on Friday August 11 at the Farmers Live stock Exchange Inc. They offer 11 Duroc Jersey hogs as part of 20 Durocs 21 Hampshire 11 Poland China and 5 Berkshires from registered purebred herds. Other Duroc consignors include Maurice Carpenter Shirey Bros and G A Shirey. Hampshire brokers include several named farmers and dealers from Staunton Richmond Waynesboro and surrounding areas. Poland China producers include J B Terrill Estate Nelson Atkins Jr and Dewill Bowman. The sale begins at 2 p.m.

E. O. Carpenter and Sons Frederick County Winchester Farmers Livestock Exchange, Inc Duroc Maurice Carpenter Tunstall Shirey Bros G. A. Shirey Spout Springs Jane Saunders Route 13 Richmond Keith Shaver Crimora Berkshires Hampshire James A. Armstrong Staunton Danmoore Farm Clarence Jones Flint Hill Carl Grove Paul Grove Cleon Grove Waynesboro Ear Parrish

Copenhaver Infant Buried in Green Hill Cemetery

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. today for Clive John Copenhaver the just born son of Mr. and Mrs. Clive John Copenhaver of near Boyce in Green Hill Cemetery Berryville Rev Dargin Lucas officiated The child died yesterday Survivors include a sister Kate and a brother David.

Clive John Copenhaver Boyce Green Hill Cemetery Berryville Dargin Lucas Boyce Baptist Church Kate David

Car Damaged by Hit-Run Driver Reported in Winchester

Ralph G. Snapp of 658 N Loudoun St. reports his 1950 Oldsmobile was hit and damaged while parked in front of Bickers Motor Co. Last night. He estimated $75 damage to the left rear fender and taillight. The police are investigating the hit and run.

Ralph G. Snapp Loudoun St Winchester Bickers Motor Co

National Fruit expands Ambergem peach program at Timber Ridge orchard

National Fruit began planting at Timber Ridge, 15 miles west, in 1946 with 3856 trees and added 5000 in 1947 and 1600 in 1948. After hail this spring a thinning leaves a 1950 yield near 12000 bushels. The Ambergem cling peach, 98 percent of cans, underpins plans to reach 250000 bushels annually with 28 Virginia and West Virginia growers under 10 year purchase contracts.

National Fruit Timber Ridge Here Winchester Virginia West Virginia National Fruit Orchard Gore Fastern Fruit Grower Virginia Fruit

Chinese Nationalists Still Are Denied Direct Arms Aid

Officials said the United States continues to withhold direct arms aid to the Chinese Nationalists while allowing them to buy military supplies with their own funds. The policy shifts strengthen Formosa ties with MacArthur HQ and adjust U S representation in Taipei with Rankin and Jarrett reassigned.

Washington Formosa U. S United States Nationalists Any Part of the $75,000,000 Fund Available To Mr. Truman China Defense Department Douglas MacArthur Een Truman Wellington Koo Taipei

Bride kills husband then wounds herself in Suffolk taxi

In Suffolk a 21 year old newlywed shot her husband James A. Mann Jr. and then wounded herself. Mann died shortly after at a local hospital. the wife Juani ta Ward Mann is in critical condition. A murder charge could be filed if she survives. A .38 caliber pistol was used.

Suffolk James A. Mann, Jr Norfolk Juanita Ward Mann L. B. Butler Floya Johnson Johnson Butler H. W. Churn

Fire Company Wins Prize Money at City Parade

New Market Middletown Fire Company received 15 dollars for traveling the longest distance with 15 or more members at last night's annual parade.

New Market Middletown Fire Company New Market Fire Company

Troops Told To Fight On Until Death In Korea

American infantry and air forces resisted a major Communist push near the front. General Walker said the line would not be withdrawn and reinforcements were hoped for. Reds suffered heavy losses, with 31,000 killed or wounded and 170 tanks destroyed or damaged to date.

MacArthur Walker Korea U. S. First Cavalry 25Th Infantry Mac

Two B 26 Bombers Lost Over Chesapeake Bay

Langley Air Force Base reports two B 26 bombers missing after a flight over Chesapeake Bay. One wreckage found in the water, likely fatal for all six crew members. Residents heard a heavy blast near Buckroe Beach and Grand View. Identification withheld until next of kin alerted.

Langley Air Force Base Chesapeake Bay Langley Buckroe Beach Grand View

Two Killed in Bridge Crash Near Urbanna

State Police identified the victims as Theodore J. Servonsky aged 38 and John E. Fudala aged 29 both of Port Richmond. The auto left the roadway on State Route 227, struck two stanchions, overturned into a creek and the bodies were recovered hours later.

Urbanna Theodore J. Servonsky John E. Fudala Port Richmond

VFW Yard Party Planned Tonight in Winchester

The Winchester VFW yard party starts at 5 PM on the Plaza with games and refreshments and ends at 11 PM with the drawing of a 1950 Chevrolet sedan. The Winchester Municipal Band performs from 7 PM, the auxiliary assists, and funds support a new home on E Piccadilly St. W W Baker is chairman.

Winchester Veterans of Foreign Wars Winchester Municipal Band E. Piccadilly St W. W. Baker

Allied air power routs Korean frontline as talks lag

Allied warplanes from land bases and carriers roamed Korean skies raiding enemy positions and disrupting transport hubs. Reinforcements from Okinawa reportedly landed in the Ryukyus but not officially confirmed. A road block checked a southern coastal thrust near Ponggye, 55 miles west of Pusan, while U S First Cavalry and 25th Infantry regain ground on the central front in the Hwanggan sector.

Arthur Okinawa Ryukyus Japan MacArthur Ponggye Pusan U.S. First Cavalry Hwanggan

City Band Receives Extra Funds for Repairs Music and Maintenance

Winchester Municipal Band gains 400 more dollars from City Council Recreation and Finance committees for instrument repairs music purchases and general upkeep. Directors Gaylen Strance and Richard Rush presented the request and expect final approval at the August 8 meeting.

City Council Recreation and Finance Winchester Gaylen Strance Richard Rush

City Hall Offices Shift In Rouss Building

City Manager L. Grant and Recreation Director Charles Aikin swapped offices in Rouss City Hall. Beginning Monday, city business with the manager will be on the second floor while recreation matters will be handled on the first floor. The TV change provides the manager with extra office space.

Rouss City L. Grant Charles Aikin Grant

Pony and hunter class winners at regional equestrian show

Results from a regional equestrian meet feature multiple divisions. Patsy owned by Graham Sisters won under saddle for ponies under 13 hands, with Little Chief second. Open green hunters crowned Count To Ten and Red Amber among top horses, while jumpers saw Folly win first.

Erland Graham Sister Patsy David Johnny Edmondson Little Chief Adele Hawthorne Black Sparkle Enos Roy, Jr Bangaway Graham Lister Pepper Toes J. W. Tinsman Blossom Green Hunters Daniel Lenehen Robert Fairburn Box Hill Stables Manly Carter Jim Hunter Waverly Farm Jack Prestage Litte Storm George di Paul Springsbury Farm Teddy le Carpentier Little Men Justawac Thomas B. Coy Chilly Scotch Nancy Lee Huffman Waverly Molly International Equestrian Competition Corp Mrs. W. Haggin Perry Martin Fogel Morton W. Smith Rex Hill Farm rein—Johnny Edmondson Sheila Emery Diana Longerbeam Lynn Wiltbank Christopher P. Greer Silver Ken Raymond Barbin Richton

Suit to Be Dropped Over Beach Access Ruling

A race discrimination dispute over Negroes using a public beach and wharf nears resolution as lawyers discuss a possible dismissal if equal treatment is assured. Colonial Beach attorney Goolrick says Martin misrepresented his reply to the federal discrimination complaint.

Martin Selves Co O’conor Godlrick Fredericksburg Colonial Beach Goolrick Godrick

Beach facilities denial dispute cited in colonial Beagty ruling

The document contests claims that Colonial Beagty officials approved unrestricted beach access for colored citizens. It clarifies the denial of admission, saying the statement does not authorize use or admit to any informal invitation. The case hinges on municipal authority and interpretive wording.

Colonial Beagty Virginia

Town Spokesmen Urged to Speak for Themselves

Fragmentary remark urges residents to act in unity while stressing individuals must voice their own views. The line hints at civic dialogue and collective decision making within the community.

Quiz Answers From Page Four Spark Reader Recall

The page presents a 10 item answer key covering color terms, a term meaning anticlimax, an English category, a vocational counselor role, and the phrase wait for no man. This summary captures the main topics listed in the quiz answers.

Grit and Gear in 1900s Word Puzzle List

A compact crossword style prompt lists terms from grit to nests of pheasants with clues spanning Ensign to cardinal numbers and notes. Includes entries for goddess of dawn and landmeasure, plus notes on smell and touch.

Board of Ordnance Egypt

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