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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1947

Page

2

Miss M Reynolds Succumbs in Pennsylvania

Miss Maria H Reynolds of West Chester Pennsylvania dies at an advanced age. She was the daughter of the late Chauncey A Reynolds and Mrs. Beth Reynolds, survived by nieces and nephews including Mrs Gilbert McKown and Marshall McC Reynolds of Berryville and Chauncey Keller. Funeral at Grace Episcopal Church with pallbearers Carl Conrad William Keller Edward McC Williams Gil McKown and Chauncey Keller. Interment in Green Hill Cemetery.

Maria H. Reynolds Chester Chauncey A. Beth — Reynolds Barre William E. Keller Penantor Aland Thomas H. Reynolds Berryville Gilbert Mc Marshall McC. Rey Carl Con- Chauncey William Kel Henry Laner Carl Conrad Edward McC Williams Gill McKown Chauncey Keller Marshall Reynolds Green Hill Cemetery

Stonewall Association Plans Friday Softball Game at White Hall

The Stonewall Association and Stonewall District Softball Nation will play Friday night on the diamond at White Hall. Members and others are urged to attend. Answers to the Daily Quiz appear on page 10 with names like Gael Sullivan Anna Pavlova and Warren G. Harding noted among the clues.

Stonewall White Hall Gael Sullivan Anna Pavova Warren G. Harding Arthur Sullivan Leon Trotzky Samuel Pepys

Polecat Tangles With Motor Car Street Scene Odor Lingers

A motor car struck a polecat at Washington and Water Streets around 11 o clock last night. Authorities reported the skunk’s carcass would be removed by a city wagon and by daybreak was still visible, with a strong smell deterring residents and passersby.

Washington and Water Streets

Help Keep Virginia Green BE CAREFUL WITH FIRE OUTDOORS

Public safety notice encourages outdoor fire caution in Virginia. Advises checking regulations and local burn bans before lighting any blaze to prevent wildfires and protect communities and natural resources. emphasizes responsible disposal of cigarette butts and campfire embers.

June sales directory notices listed by date and location

Notices for public auctions and sales from June 6 to June 11 include Mrs Florence F McInturff in Middletown Va furniture and household goods Wilton Sing Hass near Berryville stock implements and household goods Mrs C L Lockhart Winchester Nash automobile furniture tools Adelaide H Puller estate 309 E Piccadilly St Winchester Adams old Pierce Home Place Clarke County horses cattle sheep farming implements George E Reynolds farm 61 miles west of Winchester dairy cows livestock and farm equipment J C Williams 6 miles east of Winchester Berryville Pike livestock implements and more

Florence F. MclInturff Middletown Wilton Singhass Berryville Charles Town Pike C. L. Lockhart Greenwall Ave Winchester Nash Automobile Adelaide H. Puller E. Piccadilly St George E. Reynolds D. Adams Old Pierce Clarke County J. C. Williams

$1,000 Verdict in Shenandoah Car Accident Suit

A 70 man jury in Shenandoah circuit court awarded $1,000 to defendant George Everett in a damage suit by Raymond McInturf for injuries from an auto crash near Strasburg last February. Companion suits by I A and Eugene McInturff are continued.

Shenandoah Circuit Court George Everett Raymond McIinturff Strasburg I. A Eugene McIinturff

Winchester merchant E C Heitmuller dies at 65

Edward C. Heitmuller 65 of 121 South Cameron Winchester died 4 20 am at Memorial Hospital after a long illness He was born November 16 1881 in Washington and moved to Winchester 14 years ago to run his store He is survived by his wife Camille Graber a daughter Mrs Henry Kenworthy a granddaughter Florence A Kenworthy and a sister Mrs Craven J King Interment will be Mount Hebron Cemetery Funeral arrangements were not completed and the body rests at Omps funeral home

Edward C. Heitmuller Winchester South Cameron Street Memorial Hospital Henry Louisa. Heider Heitmuller Washington St Paul’s Episcopal Church Winchester Elks

Confederate Memorial Day Address Moved Indoors

It was announced today that if rain occurs the Confederate Memorial Day address will be delivered by Col. James M. Thomson inside the Corporation Courtroom at 11 a.m. tomorrow. The parade forms at 10:30 a.m. and proceeds to Stonewall Cemetery.

James M. Thomson Corporation Stonewall Cemetery

Murder by mail plot shocks Britain tied to Palestine policy

Scotland Yard disclosed letters containing explosive powder and tiny detonators were sent to leading British figures including high government leaders in a murder by mail plot described as Jewish terrorists reprisal for British Palestine policy.

London Scotland Yard

John W. Kern 76 Dies in Sleep Winchester Native

John W. Kern, 76, lifelong Winchester resident, died in his sleep at home on North Loudoun Street. He left a widow Emma Nicewarmer Kern, two sons Harry and Charles, a daughter Mrs. Roy Boyce, and a late son John H. Kern. Funeral 3 p.m. Saturday at Grace Lutheran Church with Rev. Eiselberger. interment Mount Hebron Cemetery.

John W. Kern Winchester Loudoun Street Emma Nicewarmer Henry F Jane A. Boyd Kern Frederick County Jones Spring W. A Grace Lutheran Church Friendship Fire Company Old Friendship Band Old Citizens Band McIlwee Municipal Band Roy R. Boyce Harry C. Kern Charles E. Kern Washington John H. Kern William E. Eiselberger Lohn Cleven Frank Gearing W. W. Dellinger Gilbert DeHaven George Pence C. R. Anderson Coleman Dunn Jerry Clark Edward Willwig Reid Lunsford C. M. Sencindiver Lee Boyce A. S. Orndorff Mount Hebron

Senator Robertson Warns Army Navy Merger Bill

Senator Robertson from Wyoming warned that the pending Army Navy unification bill would merge the two services. He would have voted against the measure on the Senate Armed Services Committee where the bill passed 12 to 0 in his absence. The bill creates a secretary of national security and denies a formal merger despite his view that merger lines exist.

Washington Robertson R-Wyo Wyoming Senate Armed Services Committee

Ex GI Education Bill May Cost Government 12 Billion

Cambridge reports General Omar Bradley, Veterans administrator, said the proposed bill may cost the government twelve billion dollars. He noted in 20 months since the war end the expense nears 2.5 billion and about 2.3 million students are in colleges with 1.2 million veterans educated at government expense.

Cambridge Mass Omar N. Bradley

FBI questioned six in Kansas City voting probe

J Edgar Hoover said the FBI questioned only six people after the Justice Department decided last fall that there was no ground for federal prosecution of alleged voting frauds in Kansas City The Kansas City Star pressed its own inquiry and largely on evidence from the newspaper a state grand jury indicted 78 persons

Washington J. Edgar Hoover FBI Justice Department Kansas City Kansas City Star

Bruce and David K. Bruce Named for Commerce Post

Washington report notes Bruce and David K. Bruce, both of Brookmeal, Va., are in line for appointment as assistant secretary of commerce as Congress is urged to create the position.

Washington David K Bruce Brookmeal Congress

New Dual Brew Coffee Pot From Baltimore Inventors

Fred E. Stuart of Baltimore and F. O. Baldwin, Richmond waterworks chemist, develop a coffee maker using vacuum and drip methods with a thermometer. It aims for optimal brewing at 180 to 210 degrees to yield the best coffee.

Baltimore Fred E. Stuart F. O. Baldwin Richmond

Wallace Doubts He’ll Aid Truman

Wallace, in Raleigh, hesitated when asked if he would support Truman for reelection. He said his support depends on the Democratic party remaining liberal, warning that a war or reactionary party would push him away. He ruled out campaigning for the Republicans, save a possible caveat about Senators Stassen and Morse.

Wallace Truman Rallegh N. C Henry Wallace Josephus Daniels Raleigh News and Observer Harold E. Stassen Wayne Morse

Army Plane Fund Up $40 Million By House Vote

The House passed and sent to the Senate a $5.28 billion army supply bill, adding $40 million for airplane purchases by unanimous voice vote. The increase brought new plane funds to $40.99 million within a $936 million total. the bill remained 0.6 percent below the President's budget.

Washington House Senate War Department House Appropriations Committee

Forsees Oil Field in State

PITTSBURG June 5 1 D. T. Ring of Columbus O president of the Pennsylvania Grade Crude Oil association told the organization s 23rd annual meeting today that the day of finding new oil fields is not over in Eastern states where the industry was founded. He said the territory to be prospected includes southwestern Virginia.

Pittsburg D. T. Ring of Columbus Pennsylvania Grade Crude Oil Association Virginia

Stephens City Senior Awards and Ceremonies

Principal R E Ayler will announce diplomas at the Methodist church in Stephens City. Colleen Rosier welcomes and Jack Lillis gives the student address. Seniors include Ramona Slater Betty Jane Sheetz Jean Manuel Gardner Rickard Frank Courtney. Three ceremonies feature a senior class gavel presentation, home economics ceremony with past and present presidents, and an FFA ceremony. Special music includes two solos by Betty Jane Sheetz.

Methodist Church R. E. Ayler Colleen Rosier Jack Lillis Ramona Slater Betty Jane Sheetz Jean Manuel Gardner Rickard Frank Courtney Warren Whetzel Robert Pifer Mary Hodgson Winona Grim FFA James Brumback Marshall Conner

High Fly Missed, Player Banned For Throwing Game

Marion Allen McElreath, out fielder for Muskogee in the Western Association, is banned permanently from baseball by National Association president Trauntman. An investigation found he proposed wagering on a game after reporting May 10. The May 4 game saw a missed high fly that became a three run triple, and a hit and run signaled play ended with a strikeout.

Columbus Marion Allen McElreath Muskogee Okla Western Association George M. Trauntman National Association of Professional Baseball Clubs Thomas Fairweather McElreath

Fire Plug Bends When Jumbo Sits

Jumbo, Jr., a member of Daley's circus, sat on a fire plug in Richmond Virginia causing the plug to bend and the meter connection to break though little damage resulted.

Richmond Jumbo, Jr Daley’s Circus

Family Scatters Church Membership To Five Faiths

In Shawnee Kansas on June 5 the Goens family’s religious affiliations span five faiths. Rev Joseph E Goens retired minister in the Church of The Brethren. Rev Joseph F Goens' son Rev Donald B Goens pastors St Agnes Catholic Church.

Shawnee Kas Joseph FE. Goens Donald B. Goens St. Agnes Catholic Church Cooperative Club Joseph E. Goens Church of the Brethren James Harold St. Louis John Ernest Central Christian Church Harold Foey Berkeley, Calif Latter Day Saints Church

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M. Reynolds Stonewall Association Carload John W Rosenberger S. Braddock St Polecat Anderson Reynolds Farm Galloway Robert E. O'Neal B. O. Brumback R. A. Kline E. C. Heitmuller Middletown, Va Floreice F. McInturff Winchester, Va Nash Coupe Orpha Lockhart Roy Duvall John W.kern Mexico Grand Canyon Zion Yellowstone Rocky Mountain National Parks Denver Colorado Springs Garden of Gods Pikes Peak Salt Lake Country Royal Gorge Heckerman Goodwile Bedford Forsees Stephens City Sears New Sewice Loudoun the Flower Shop R. S. Brown U.S M. M. Adams Republic Station Amherst & Boscawen Sts Winchester FurniTure CO Loudoun ST Masonic Building Our New Circle Valley News Stand The Shenandoah News Agency
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