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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1948

Page

2

Randolph-Macon Names Richard Grove New Summer Physics Assistant

Richard Grove son of Maynard and Mrs. Grove of 122 N Cameron St and Randolph-Macon graduate of 1947 is appointed assistant professor in the physics department for the summer session opening June 14. He will teach in both sessions while pursuing studies at Johns Hopkins University and is a Phi Beta Kappa eraciate from Randolph-Macon.

Richard Grove Maynard Grove N. Cameron St Randolph- Macon College Grove Handley Johns Hopkins University Randolph-Macon Tge

Bombers to Play at Yert's Field in Martinsburg

Winchester's Brown Bombers scheduled to play at Yert's Field Martinsburg tomorrow from 2 30 to 5 00. Players to meet on N Kent Street at 1 p m. The Bombers hold a four win no loss record up to now.

Winchester Brown Bombers Yert’s Field Martinsburg N. Kent St

Sales Directory June 7 to June 19 Listings

Auction notices for Henry and Matilda Turner at 12 W Germain Winchester on June 7 at 1 pm DST. J M Grove plans Bruestone sale June 9 at 1 pm DST. R W Jenkins 42 miles north of Ridgeway WV sells household goods and appliances on June 12 at 1 pm. James E Bentley 290 Amherst St offers household goods on June 12 at 1 pm. Virginia B Fritts Admx presents goods in front of camels Winfred Rudolph 3 Bt on June 19 at 11 am.

Henry & Matilda Turner W. Germain St Winchester J. M. Grove Bruestone R W. Jenkins Ridgeway W. Vav R. W. Jenkins Nortth W. Va James E. Bentley Amherst St Virginia B. Fritts Admx Winfred Rudolph

Eighteen Divorces Settled By Judge Elliott Marshall

Eighteen divorce suits were resolved in corporation and circuit courts by Judge Elliott Marshall. Bed and board divorces, absolute decrees, and separations were granted or merged, with several alimony and child support provisions. Marriages dated 1922 to 1947 are noted alongside custody and maintenance outcomes.

Corporation Circuit Elliott Marshall Lea M. Schaubode Oscar M. Schaubode Albert Douglas Kane Dorothy Lee Carpenter Kane Inez A. DeHaven Norval J. DeHaven Marree Helen G. Coffin William Mary Virginia Vincent Anderson John Edward Anderson Lohn E. Dunlap Frances Grove Dunlap Charles W. Ritter Crucie Campbell Ritter Ann Brooks Rowe Charles Henderson Rowe Frances Good Glenn E. Good James D. Hailey Madeline Keckley Bailey Earl Strother Carter Bed and Board Ray Carter

Bipartisan Lobby Plays In Draft Battle Over Civil Rights

In Washington on June 5 an unusual alliance of Republicans and Southern and Northern Democrats formed to block Sen. Langer's plan to add a civil rights provision to the draft bill. Langer pledged more speeches as the fight continues, while Sen. Gurney moves to table the amendments. Russell and other Southerners plan a reverse race amendment, likely to face a ruling to table. The final vote on the draft for men 19 to 25 is expected early next week with House action pending Senate steps.

Washington Sen. Langer Langer Senate North Dakota Gurney R-Sd Armed Services Committee Sen Russell D-Ga Truman McGrath Democratic National Committee House Chaiman Leo E. Allen Rules Committee

My Love Wins 169th British Derby at Epsom

The Aga Khan's horse My Love, a 10 to 1 shot, captured victory in the 169th running of the British derby at Epsom Downs on June 5. The surprise winner edged ahead to claim the classic prize.

Epsom England Aga Khan

Ford sedan belonging to John W Moreland recovered

A 1936 Ford sedan owned by John W Moreland of 400 N Loudoun St was stolen from the Baker and Loudoun St corner Thursday night and found abandoned in Leesburg. No arrests were made.

John W. Moreland Loudoun St Baker and Leesburg

Jewish Forces Retake Key Point from Arabs

Israeli forces recaptured Yibna, a coastal peak of the Egyptian push toward Tel Aviv, and routed several Egyptian ships in the first naval clash of the Palestine war. Reports from Cairo and Tel Aviv conflicted on Jenin and the northern triangle.

Cairo Yibna Tel Aviv Jenin Palestine Iraqui Baghdad Nablus-Jenin-Takarm State of Israel Tel Aviv-Jaffa Isdud

Bernadotte Blocked on Palestine Immigrant Issue

Negotiations for a four week Palestine armistice stall over Jewish immigration. Mediator Count Folke Bernadotte told the United Nations the immigration question blocks a Jewish Arab accord. Disputes center on interpreting fighting personnel and men of military age. Jewish leaders seek unlimited immigration during the truce with no arms, while Arab demands end all able bodied immigration to prevent joining fighting forces.

Bernadotte Lake Success Palestine Folke Bernadotte United Nations

Dike Breach Repairs Rush Oregon Washington Coast

Flood repair crews and volunteers race to fix crumbled dike tops along the Clatskanie area and a breach near Longview Kelso after a breach blasted a Washington dike. Relief agencies shelter and feed thousands of survivors or place them with relatives.

Portland Oregon Clats Xanie Washington Twin Cities Longview Kelso

Manx Church Celebrates 1500th Anniversary on Isle of Man

The Manx Church on the British Isle of Man marked what it described as its 1500th anniversary, celebrating a long history of faith and community.

Isle of Man

Vandenberg Seeks Testimony to Restore Foreign Aid Cut

Senator Vandenberg urged the Senate appropriations committee to allow him to testify personally in a bid to restore a $1 billion cut in foreign aid funds approved by the House. He aims to lead a Senate fight to reinstate money for Europe Asia aid, as the House passed a $5.98 billion total over 15 months, above the administration minimum.

Washington Sen. Vandenberg Senate Appropriations Committee House Congress

Ford Announces Price Increase for 1949 Model

Ford Motor Co. raises prices on the new 1949 Ford by 85 to 125 dollars, averaging about 8.7 percent. The car will be shown publicly June 18. The move follows the last increase in 1947 and is announced in a circular called a personal message to Ford employers.

Detroit Ford Motor Co Ford Henry Ford

Black Stem Loss In Alfalfa Reported In Virginia Fields

A survey found unusual black stem disease in alfalfa fields in Virginia. County Agent I Fred Stine said Northern Virginia counties are largely free, with traces in Frederick and Clarke counties seen as slight damage. First cutting of 3000 acres in Frederick is delayed by rain, yet yields up to 12 tons per acre where harvest occurred.

Virginia Fred Stine Stine Frederick Clarke

Commerce Chamber To Elect Officers

Berryville Clarke county chamber of commerce board of directors will elect officers Thursday at the courthouse, according to board member J. W. Olcott.

Commerce Chamber Berryville-Clarke County

Assistant Pastor from Duke A Joins Warren-Riverton Methodist

Joseph Donaho, a Duke University divinity student, is assigned as summer assistant to Rev. James Burford, pastor of the Warren-Riverton Methodist churches.

Joseph Donaho2 Puke University Divinity School James Burford Warren-Riverton

Daisy Belle Baker Funeral Service Details

Funeral services for Mrs. Daisy Belle Baker will be held at 10 a.m. tomorrow at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. E. T. Clark officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers include Ora Bailey, Leslie Carper, George Mason, Cecil Bailey, James A. Miller, and Paul G. Miller.

Daisy Belle Baker Tomorow Jones Funeral Home Rev E. T. Clark Mount Hebron Cemetery Ora Bailey Leslie Carper George Mason Cecil Bailey James A. Miller Paul G. Miller

Wisecarver Heads Berryville Lions

Berryville Lions elect W. D. Wisecarver Jr. president and other officers including W. D. Burtner first vice president and D. R. Donovan second vice president. Directors are J. W. Olcott secretary treasurer and C. R. Funk tail twister with two year terms. Officers seated July 1. attendance pins awarded by district and local leaders. John R. Friant joins as member. D. B. Allen speaks on Lions.

Berryville Lions W. D. Wisecarver Jr W. D. Burtner D. R. Donovan Walter S. Flory J. W. Olcott C. R. Funk E. F. Locke Kon Tamér Joseph H. Settle Lawrence Garber George S. Pine P. R. Thompson C. A. Hobert C. E. Miley Jr D. B. Allen C. O. Dearmont W. D. Burter J. A. Emmerth J. A. Everly Harry Gregory John Hardesty J. W. Ol

House Legislation Proposes Social Security Increases

The proposal would raise federal Social Security contributions to states by 5 per month for the aged and blind and 3 per month for dependents. A maximum of 59 per month would be set for each aged and blind person and 27 for a dependent child. Direct relief for needy aged.

Sergeant's Safe Household Goods Auction Notice

By virtue of an unlawful detainer warrant from the Civil & Police Justice Court of Winchester Virginia I will sell at public auction Monday June 14 at 1 00 p m at the Frederick County Court House one overstuffed 3 piece living room suite dining room table two radios 1 lot of chairs ice box 75 lbs capacity washing machine 3 good beds 1 single cot large Heatrola lot of chinaware pots pans cooking utensils floor lamp table lamp 9 x 12 Congoleum rugs scatter rugs kitchen cabinet sewing machine etc For Cash G G Kaker Sergeant City of Winchester

Civil & Police Justice Court of City of Winchester Virginia G. G. Baker Roy M. Fincham Frederick County Court House G. G. Kaker

Virginia High School Bands Invited to Mortonburg Parade

Handley high school band WCHS band and Strasburg high band are invited to participate in a Mortonburg parade July 3 sponsored by the Police Department. The event, part of a fireworks show to fund a Boys' club, begins at 3 p.m. with prizes of 100, 50 and 25 dollars.

Handley High School WCHS Strasburg High Band Virginia Mortnsburg Police Department

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