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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1948

Page

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GOP Republicans Join Democrats in Fighting Aid Cut

A group of House Republicans informally align with Democrats to oppose a $583 million reduction in the foreign aid bill. Secretary Marshall warns cuts would turn the European Recovery Program into relief only. Dirksen plans amendments to restore funding as Democrats pledge to press the cuts.

Washington House Marshall Em Spean Dirksen R-Ill News- Tea 7Sen Epublicans Rayurn Texas Eksen Arshall

World Federalists to Hear Amram International Lawyer

Philip Amram internationally known lawyer and national lecturer for the World Federalists will speak at the George Washington hotel at 8 p m next Wednesday. He will discuss lessons from Czechoslovakia and Palestine and interpret the Holy Land events as the U S seeks a truce. Amram has held multiple government posts during World War II and has recently returned to private practice in Washington.

Wincheswater Chapter World Federalists Philip Werner Amram Federalists George Washington Hotel Thomas G. Scully Amram Czechoslovakia Palestine Holy Land Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania College and Law School Quaker City University Law School Washington New York Nuremburg I. G. Farben The

Quaker Clockmaker Chandlee and His Legacy

In the 18th century the Quaker clockmaker Chandlee family gained fame for tall clocks and skilled tools. Goldsmith Chandlee’s works include a clock in the Greenway Court office and a sundial at Mount Vernon. A surveyor’s compass engraved with G. Chandl e W-L. A. Washington connects the family to George Washington.

Fairfax Goldsmith Chandlee Thomas Bryan Martin Greenway Court Mount Vernon George Washington G. Chand L. A. Washington Gen. Washington Lawrence Augustine Washington

Five Day Virginia Weather Forecast With Mild Warmth

Five day outlook for Virginia runs June 5 to 9 with temperatures about two degrees above normal. Warmer Saturday then cooler Sunday, warmer midweek with showers around Monday. Total rainfall near half an inch. Adds local ad for Winchester City Abattoir and Food Lockers offering free delivery and low meat prices.

Virginia Winchester City

Annual sermon at Boyce Sunday for Berryville graduates

The annual sermon at Boyce Sunday will be delivered at 8 p m EST at the Baptist church by Rev R McDonald pastor of the oysterian church at Berry for ministers who will take part include Rev Darren Lucas Baptist church Rev Peyton Craighill rector scripture reading Melton Wright pastor Methodist church benediction Special music will be provided by the Baptist church choir with Mrs J H Locke pianist Eight graduates will receive diplomas June 11 Baccalaureate services at Berryville high school will be held June 13

Boyce High School The Baptist Church R. McDonald Oyterian Church Berry Darren Lucas In- 1 Peyton Craighill Ter Melton Wright Pasr Methodist Church J. H. Locke Berryville High School

National Fruit Co Aids Blood Donor List

A group of 23 from National Fruit Co. boosted the Red Cross donor list by 7 percent this afternoon. A bloodmobile capable of 140 donors is scheduled in Winchester Tuesday. Tomorrow and Monday 63 more donors must be listed by the Red Cross office in the George Washington hotel building.

National Fruit Co Red Cross Winchester George Washington Hotel

Power Off Sunday Morning in Area West of City

Northern Virginia Power Co. announced a power shutoff Sunday from 8 a.m. to about noon to repair a high voltage line. The outage affects Hayfield Mt. Williams Mt. Falls Gore Highview Capon Bridge Gainesboro Whitacre and Cross Junction.

Northern Virginia Power Co Hayfield Mt. Williams Mt. Falls Gore Highview Capon Bridge Gainesboro Whitacre Cross Junction

Threatened Phone Strike Averted

In New York on June 4 a threatened strike by 25 000 long lines telephone workers in 42 states was averted as negotiators signed a 211 month contract with the longlines department of American Telephone and Telegraph Co and the CIO American Union of Telephone Workers. The agreement awaits union ratification and permits reopening of the wage question once during the 21 month period.

New York Longlines Longlines Department American Telephone and Telegraph Co CIO American Union of Telephone Workers

Stonewall Graduation Draws Big Crowd At Stonewall High

Rep. Burr P. Harrison spoke at Stonewall high school graduation as about 600 packed the auditorium. He urged world peace leadership and readiness, while outlining graduates rights and duties. Principal Bryant Harper presented diplomas and awards to 28 graduates.

Burr P. Harrison Stonewall High School United States Russia Bryant Harper Rep. Harrison

Haddox Property Reopens as Hillcrest Home for Convalescents

The Haddox property at 315 E Cork St recently sold to H B Garber will be remodeled into Hillcrest Home a convalescent facility. Leased by Harry Garber and John Whitman the 166 by 200 foot lot includes a 20 by 60 ballroom and four porches with landscaped lawns. The project with $8000 remodeling and a $25000 outlay will open about June 15 with Whitman and Hart as staff and former Dietitian Mrs Konarock High School joining the team.

George W. Haddox E. Cork St H.B. Garber Harry G. Garber John R. Whitman Enterprise Hillcrest Home Whitman New York State School, Hospital Division Wassiac N.Y Hillcrest James Hart Konarock High School Konarock Harry Garber Haddox Cork St H. B. Garber

Brakeblok May Bring Safety Tile Plant to Winchester

J T Lehmann of American Brakeblok Division told Rotary that the firm plans to settle in Winchester owing to local traditions and friendly people. The Detroit plant makes brake linings while the local site will handle replacements and could also produce safety tires. The plant is on Paper Mill Road and marks one of Winchester’s newest industries.

J.T. Lehmann American Brakeblok American Brake Shoe Co Lehmann Rotary Winchester Jospeh Kalbach Amercan Brake Shoe Co Brake Shoe Co Detroit Connecticut Virginia Shenandoah Valley American Brakebook Paper M.l. Road

Valley Leader in Good Housing Says Sen Byrd Declares

Senator Byrd spoke at Gore high school praising Shenandoah Valley housing quality and urging graduates to stay engaged in government. He cited Southern Regional Council data as showing Virginia counties, including Clarke Frederick Shenandoah Warren Rockingham and Augusta, rank high in farm housing. He warned against rapid change and urged thrift and self reliance.

Harry F. Byrd Jr Gore High School America New York City Sen. Byrd Virginia Shenandoah Valley Sen Byrd Thomas Jefferson Clarke Frederick Shenandoah Warren Rockingham Augusta Senate of Virginia

Senate approves $5 rise in old age pensions aid

The Senate voted 77 to 2 to boost Federal old age pension contributions by $5 a month and $3 for dependent children, while rejecting a move to lower eligibility from 65 to 60. The measure advances to conference with the House as part of the Social Security bill.

Washington Senate Sen. McFarland D-Ariz Sen Revercomb House McFarland Knowland R-Calif Byrd D-Va

United Nations mediates Palestine truce amid fighting

Reports from Cairo Amman and Tel Aviv describe heavy combat as World War II era truce efforts unfold. U N mediator Bernadotte aims to clarify Arab Jewish positions within days while both sides claim victories. The battle rages around Jenin Isbud and along the Tel Aviv coastal corridor with air activity on both sides.

Cairo Folke Barnadotte Palestine United Nations Trans-Jordan Amman Bernadotte U. N Tel Aviv Jenin Isbud Jehin

Paulette Resigns Baptist Pulpit In Berryville

Rev. Paulette resigns as pastor of Berryville Baptist Church after a service on Sunday to accept a call to Mount Airy North Carolina First Baptist. He came to Clarke County in 1945 from Baltimore and is a Virginia native. If accepted, resignation takes effect after the first Sunday in July.

R. Carrington Paulette Berryville Baptist Church Mt.Airy N.C First Baptist Paulette Clarke County Baltimore First Baptist Church Fulton Ave Virginia Smithfield Rev. L. Paulette University of Richmond Crozer Seminary Chester Mount Airy Berryville

First-termers Registered for City's Schools

156 pupils will enter John Kerr and Virginia Avenue schools next September for the first time. Registration on June 12 shows 42 entering Virginia Ave and 114 John Kerr, with 40 more than last year. Included are triplets Philip Douglas Charles Haines and twins Donald Lee Ronald Lewis Oates Barbara Kay Clevenger.

John Kerr Virginia Avenue Lola Moore Virginia Ave Philip Douglas Charles Haines H. H. Haines E. Baker St

Friendship Co Adds 7 New Members at Meeting

Seven new members were formally accepted last night at the Friendship Fire Co meeting. The list includes Elmer Brooks Pomp Glenn W Seabright Herbert A Carr Paul Clark Bernard Leo Everhart Robert Geanious and George H Conrad. They discussed plans for a yard party this summer and organizing a studies auxiliary. Wanted all kinds of hauling Call 6531 6-2-1p-tl.

Friendship Fire Co Elmer Brooks S. Cameron Glenn W. Seabright

Memorial service planned by Macedonia Cemetery Assn

The Macedonia Cemetery Association schedules a memorial service at 2 p m EST Sunday at the Macedonia Methodist church on Front Royal Road with Rev Edward Plunkett conducting the service and a male chorus providing special music. Following the service, an annual meeting of the cemetery association will be held on church grounds led by President Richard Petrie. Officials and committee members from both the church and cemetery association are named.

Macedonia Cemetery Assn Macedonia Methodist Church Front Royal Rd Edward Plunkett Autao Cemetery Association Richard Petrie Arthur Armel Armel Kenneth Boyce John Heller Plunkett Macedonia Church Tewis Wolfe Frank Strother Stephens City Holmes Newcome Church Petrie A. R. Arme Sumption

Finland to Cancel Half of Unpaid Reparations Bill

Premier Mauno Pekkala says Russia will cancel about 70 million dollars of Finland's remaining debt. Other items note a fire company meeting labeled Charlie Rouss Fire Company with a ladies night and entertainment, and a Colonial Kitchen ad offering chocolates and fudge for 1.35 dollars.

Finland Helsinki Mauno Pekkala Russia Rouss Fire Company Charlie Rouss Fire Company Robert C. Legge Colonial Kitchen Ass't. Fudge

Union Chieftain Target of Caustic Court Order

John L. Lewis was ordered by Federal Judge Goldsborough to begin contract talks with the Southern Coal Producers Association. The case raises fines for contempt and pressure over the soft coal contract ending June 30. Negotiations were set for 2 p.m. Saturday with UMW counsel Welly Hopkins.

Wasrington John L. Lewis Southern Coal Producers Assa Southern Group Welly K. Hopkins UMW Lewis Washington Ocern Coal Producers Assa T. Alan United Mine Robert N. Denham National Labs Labor Relations Board Association Joseph B. Moody Ae Reneed Southern Association Unite Moody Goldsborough Mid-Arterasia National Labor Relations Board Justice Department

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