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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1948

Page

2

Mrs. Julia Burns Dies At Home In Winchester

Mrs Julia C Burns died at her home 638 North Main Street after a brief illness. She was born in Clarke County but lived most of her life in Winchester. Survived by three daughters Mrs Mary Avery Mrs Daisy Grimes and Mrs Ella Jefferson all of Winchester. four sons Charles Corbin Burns both of Atlantic City Julian Burns of Winchester and Paul Burns of New York City. three sisters Mrs Mary Finks Mrs Nellie Lipkin and Mrs Sarah Smith. eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements not yet made.

Julia C. Burns N. Main St Charles Burns Clarke County Winchester Mary B Avery Daisy Grimes Ella Jefferson Charles Corbin Burns Atlantic City N. J Julian Burns Paul Burns New York City Mary Finks Lancaster Nellie Lipkin Sarah ‘Smith Washington

Cousins 4. Continued from Page 1

The report notes a $2 Cameron Street house was to be used for the will cash stored in a paper bag on a shelf in a closet. Ernest Sloat of Washington, a cousin of the deceased, conducted the search. The testator's father, F August Gratchen, was a German glovemaker who settled in Winchester and ran a local factory.

Cameron St. House Ernest Sloat Washington F. August Gratchen Winchester

Quiz Answers From Page Four Revealed

The page lists ten quiz items with answers including Garfield 36, five cents, Nazi radio propagandist, 36 black 52 white, Victoria, five cats, James Madison, Do not change, four girls, and Earl Mountbatten. It also notes Andorra as a tiny republic covering 175 square miles with about 5,000 residents.

Garfield Hayes Harding Nazi Radio Propagandist Victoria James Madison Earl Mountbatten

Household and farm items sell in two notices

August 21 sale by Mrs W A Sale at 371 National Ave Winchester offers household and kitchen furniture. September 1 at 10 a.m. A M Nicodemus 342 miles northwest of Berryville features a dairy herd other livestock and farm machinery.

W. A. Sale National Ave Winchester Berryville

Farben Directors Convicted Seventeen Long Jail Terms Count

Thirteen I G Farben directors were convicted of war crimes and sentenced to jail terms from 18 months to eight years in Germanys war crimes capital. Judge Paul M Hebert dissented arguing more defendants deserved convictions for mistreating slave labor. Carl Krauch received six years.

Neernberb Germany I. G. Farben Chemical Trust Paul M. Hebert Baton Rouge Farben Carl Krauch

Mt Pleasant UB church hosts picnic at Capon State Park

Green Spring Virginia July 30 Mt Pleasant UB church held its Sunday school picnic at Capon State Park. Delmar Saville was called to Moorefield for his father’s illness. Hazel Saville visited Loretta Milburn. Howard Fiddler family and others visited Lloyd Milburn. Mrs Haney Allen entered Memorial hospital. Ward and Plotner families with others visited Milburn home.

Green Springs Mt. Pleasant Howard Plotner Belle Shirley Howard Fiddler Bessie Catlett Lloyd Milburn

Blast Kills Two in Edgewater Coal Mine

Two miners died and at least 13 were injured in a blast at the Edgewater coal mine of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Co. in Birmingham Alabama. Local authorities and company officials investigated the cause and assessed the extent of the casualties.

Birmingham Ala Tennessee Coal, Tron and Railroad Co Edgewater

Mrs. Jennie Lamp Dies at 90 in Winchester

Mrs. Jennie Lamp 90 died at her home 249 National Ave widow of Isaac Lamp who died in 1923 Born in Mt Pleasant daughter of William and Harriet Milhon of Frederick County member of Loudoun St Presbyterian Church Survived by son J W Lamp Washington two daughters Mrs E C Anderson and Mamie Lamp Winchester and grandson Lewis Lamp Arlington Services 3 p m tomorrow Jones funeral home Dr Ronald Wilson officiating Interment Mount Hebron cemetery Pallbearers Edward Carpenter Douglas Spillman Clifton Gough Howard Lamp Lon Carpenter Carson Spillman.

Jennie Lamp National Ave Isaac Lamp Mt. Pleasant William and Harriet Spillman Milhon Frederick County Loudoun St Jones Funeral Home Ronalds. Wilson Mount Hebron Cemetery Edward Carpenter Douglas Spillman Clifton Gough Howard Lamp Lon Carpenter Carson Spillman

Lutherans Head For Massanetta

Lutherans from Grace Church plan Massanetta Springs attendance during Lutheran week August 29. The Winchester group includes J K Jenkins and many members. Grace Church reserves Haislip cottage for member use. Rev W E Eisenberg and Miss June Cline accompany.

Massanetta Springs Grace Lutheran Church Sunday School Winchester J. K. Jenkins Jack Jenkins Jr Dorsey Funk John Lee Funk Donald Campbell Richard Seidel Patricia Frye Dorothy Eisenberg Mary Martha Eisenberg Eugene Adams Jimmy Brown Betty Jo Halterman Peggy Merriner Philomena Stultz Robert Henry

Six Railroads Seek Passenger Fare Increase in Virginia

Six railroad companies asked the Virginia State Corporation Commission for higher passenger fares. They seek coach rates from 2 1 2 to 3 cents per mile and Pullman rates from 3 1 2 to 4 cents per mile, marking about a 20 percent coach rise and 14.3 percent for first class.

Richmond Virginia Dir Corporation Commission Toay

Bell remembered as longtime Winchester civic leader

Bell, a longtime rotary member and influential Winchester figure, helped bring numerous improvements, led Elks and Kiwanis district posts, served in the Charlie Reuss fire company, and ran auto license services. He supported local baseball, helping organize the old Valley league and attending many games.

Rotary Bell Winchester The Elks Kiwanis Club Charlie Reuss Fire Company Mr. Bell

Beetle and Corn Borer Control With DDT Sprays

A 25 percent DDT spray protects flowers and crops from beetles and corn borers when applied early. Culver notes the solution works about 12 days, with rain and drizzle reducing effectiveness. Cover grape arbors and fence rows to prevent beetle landing and use frequent spraying for heavy corn infestations.

Culver

Treating Bronchial Asthma and Glandular Fever Overview

Medical notes discuss ongoing management of bronchial asthma including relief methods during mild and severe attacks with adrenaline papaverine atropine mixtures, ephedrine timing, and possible aminophylline. Prevention hinges on physician guidance, inhalers, breathing exercises, and timely ephedrine use. Glandular fever is described as infectious mononucleosis with neck lymphadenopathy, elevated lymphocytes, rest, fluids, moderate diet and fever relief as treatment.

King V. B Features Syndicate, Inc

Emmart Case Details Second Gun Claim and Intimacy Allegations

The Chicago witness Mrs. Emmart described purchasing a gun as a wedding anniversary gift for Emmart and said he urged her to blow her brains out before his Aug 30 death. She denied knowledge of a $10,000 will share and recalled divorce papers, jail rest room confusion, and alleged intimate ties with Agnes Craybill Ludwig. She also outlined Emmart’s drugstore life and her own background in St Louis and Springfield Ohio.

Emmart Emmatt Agnes Craybill Ludwig St. Louis Springfield Ohio Chicago Strasburg Samuel Simon

Dutch Girl Sets Olympic Record

Nel Van Vliet of the Netherlands won the 200 meter breaststroke heat at the 1948 London Olympics, setting a new Olympic record as American track and field stars led a strong U S showing.

London America United Sates Nel van Vliet

Israel Demands More Territory and Jerusalem Sovereignty

Foreign Minister Moshe Shertok told the Israeli state council that Israel seeks new territory in Palestine, possibly including Jerusalem, to reflect wartime gains. He rejected Bernadotte's demilitarization plan and said Jerusalem would be under Jewish sovereignty. He outlined refugees as a minority issue and demanded heavy reparations for war losses.

Tel Aviv Israel Palestine Jerusalem Moshe Shertok Israeli State Council United Nations Folke Bernadotte Holy City Shertok

McKown Named to New Eastern Panhandle Draft Board

Berryville attorney Gilbert C. McKown has been appointed to the New Eastern Panhandle draft board serving Jefferson, Berkeley and Morgan counties. Governor Clarence W. Meadows announced the appointment. McKown is a World War II veteran, married to Gertrude Reynolds of Norwood, Clarke County. Other board members include S. H. Stone of Charles Town and Lewis Ripple of Berkeley Springs.

Gilbert C. McKown Berryville Martinsburg

Senators Prepare 20-Strong Filibuster Front

A group of 20 senators from 11 southern states plan lengthy delays to block debate. Senator Stennis of Mississippi led the opening of the filibuster followed by Stewart of Tennessee and Maybank of South Carolina with Robertson of Virginia slated next. The Philippines archipelago totals over 7 000 islands with 466 larger than a square mile.

Sen Stennis D-Miss Stewart Tennessee Sens Maybank South Carolina Robertson Virginia The Philippines

President Truman Aims to End Jim Crow in Armed Forces

President Truman said ending Jim Crowism in the armed forces is his aim as long as he is commander in chief and tied to the equality orders issued Monday. The briefing also explains the Doukhobors as a Russian peasant sect opposed to war and animal labor, later calling themselves Christians of the Universal Brotherhood.

Washington Truman N.P Universal Brotherhood Canada Cyprus

Federal Employee Moved While Under Espionage Probe

Senator Ferguson said a federal worker was transferred from a key confidential post to an ordinary role while under espionage investigation. He opened a hearing to hear Elizabeth O T Bentley, who testified before the New York grand jury that indicted 12 Communists. The committee seeks to learn how such transfers occur during espionage probes. The note adds a line about the Hawaiian islands being off volcanic origin.

Washington Sen Ferguson R-Mich Senate Investigating Committee Elizabeth O'T. Bentley New York Grand

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