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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1947
Page
3
Cresaptown Methodist church choir from Cresaptown Md will perform at Stephens City Methodist church Sunday night worship service.
A 1941 sedan driven by Tony Lazazzera of 6 E North Ave sustained about 70 in damage when backed into by a truck owned by D A Robinson and driven by Murphy Leake of Clearbrook. The collision occurred in the alley behind Pifer Printing Co. The truck incurred no damage.
White House opponents joined 225 Republicans in voting to override the president. A mix of Democrats and Republicans supported the bid while Rep. Mar Cantonio aided the tally. Senator Russell reported the president’s concerns that the Taft Hartley bill would imperil national unity and urged careful consideration. Taft predicted a Senate override and signaled possible votes on the measure.
President Truman vetoes a Republican labor bill amid charges of party radicalism. The measure would curb strikes and unions, ban closed shops, restrict dues, and allow court actions against unions. Republicans vow to push it later.
A detailed list of sermons, Sunday schools, youth fellowships, and worship times for churches including North Frederick Methodist, Howards Chapel, Chestnut Grove, Montague Avenue Charge, Round Hill, Macedonia, Evangelical United Brethren, Mt. Pleasant, Pleasant Valley, Red Bud, Stines Chapel, Capon Bridge Dinhe, Sandy Ridge, Brucetown Methodist, Carper's Valley, Burnt Factory, St Luke Baptist, Jubilee Jubilee, Salem near Stephens City, Stephens City Charge, Reliance, Walnut Springs, Galilee Church of Christ, and Greenwood Methodist Chapel. Includes special events such as revival meetings, children’s programs, communion, and a Magnolia Gardens film shown at 7 p.m. service.
President Truman accepted an invitation to visit Brazil from President Eurico Gaspar Dutra. Brazilian Ambassador Marlos Martins said the trip could occur within the next few months, though no exact date was fixed. Mrs. Truman and Margaret Truman were invited to accompany him.
North branch of the Shenandoah River cleared signaled opening day for bass season drawing many local anglers to Warren County. Winchester fishermen listed include William Coffman Dave Kinter Jack Brandon M B Clowe Jr Lee Grant Fred Glaize Walter Bursey and Henry Goode with Goode and Grant planning to stay overnight.
Eight people registered for the Stephens City Community cannery opening. Names listed include Martha Funk, W. Stickley, J. C. Gordon, Mary Francis Ramey, Peggy Ramey, W. D. Ramey, Mrs. C. C. Rhodes, and Mrs. L. M. Waddell, all Stephens City residents.
William A. Davis, 27, a Black man, was executed in the electric chair at the state penitentiary for raping a prominent Sumter white woman in her home on April 15. He died with a religious song on his lips.
It was announced that a bush meeting will be held Sunday at Kenahook Park. Rev Strange and Rev Turner of Washington will conduct the services.
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