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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1948
Page
2
Prices move down for cows bulls and stock cattle with some categories easing by 1 to 4 dollars. slaughter steers top at 34 to 36.25. calves and feeders show mixed gains and losses across weights. hogs rise $1 to $1.25 with top close to 29.25. sheep and spring lambs generally weaker by 1 to 3 dollars from last week amid lighter demand in Chicago and regional markets.
F L Largent Jr and Dabney W Watts announce a general law practice with offices on Rouss Ave under the firm name Largent and Watts. Largent, UVA 1939, admitted 1938, Navy veteran and former FBI agent, married to Anne Kerr Russell, with a daughter. Watts, son of Richmond couple, Washington and Lee graduate, Navy officer, wife Emmie Page Gravatt, with a daughter.
Berryville residents are urged to enter the Hobby Show at the Community Building on Thursday. Miss Lucy Allen calls for more entries in the china and glass class with closets cupboards and shelves sought as rare pieces. Mrs. Lewis Skaggs notes entries are open to all Clarke County residents to support the event and its fundraising goal.
A joint entry by Shenandoah Hatchery of Maurertown and Irving Foltz of Luray Virginia won sixth prize, receiving $100, in the final round of the National Chicken of Tomorrow contest held in Georgetown Delaware.
The article notes Herbert Brownell Jr of New York was among candidates for the campaign chairmanship but the role was not given to New York. Brownell is expected to direct Dewey's campaign.
The list covers topics from grammar and titles to geography and biology. It includes governors and presidents of New York, the Philippine Islands, yard distances, Morpheus, Rhode Island, magnetic North Pole, mid Pacific mention, true/false about directions, animal diets, and California.
A capacity crowd attended the opening of Winchester's new drive-in on Route 11 just north of the city limits. Patrons enjoyed a blow-by-blow account of the Lewis Walcott fight and two shows are planned nightly through summer and fall.
Ten delegates from the James C. Baker camp United Spanish War Veterans will depart tomorrow for Portsmouth for the 39th annual State encampment. Delegates include Harry T. Cook Bernie W. Coffman Dock S. Hubbard Samuel W. Shewbridge Hector B. Ritter James E. Bentley E. J. Netherton Charles M. Loughlin Frank M. Ritter and Charles S. Miller. Three Baker camp Ladies auxiliary members also attend: Nettie Forney Sadie Shewbridge Rita N. Cook.
Berlin plans to supply powdered milk and grain to sustain babies as fresh milk is cut off for about 2 million residents in the western sectors. The Allied currency reform details split half of the deutsche marks into a free account and half into a blocked account, with old marks exchangeable only if properly reported. In Moscow, Pravda accuses US authorities of violence to force use of the western mark, while Berliners wonder if Western forces will remain under Russian pressure as they endure long food queues and wait for clarity on the money and crisis.
July sales directory lists three auctions. On July 3 at 10 am EST E R Ryan near Cross Junction Whitacre Road offers household goods and farm equipment. On July 10 at 1 pm DST 1018 S Kent St Themes D Cain features household effects. On July 24 at 1 pm DST Mrs S B Green 22 E Cork St offers household goods.
Virginia state Sen. John S. Battle voiced optimism about public education at a Virginia of Columbia Eagles convention in Portsmouth. As chairman of the Senate finance committee, he argued recent General Assembly appropriations would improve Virginia’s school finances, despite rankings placing the state 36th in ability to pay and 26th in attainment.
A special meeting of Winchester commandery No. 12 Knights Templar was held at 8 p m yesterday. Attendees included Rev A M Gluck grand commander Calvin Kibler grand captain of the guard from West Virginia and R L Morris from Arlington. Also present were Leo H Hoak district 4 commander at Luray C Vernon Eddy guard captain Grand Encampment and Roy A Larrick grand warder of Virginia. The Degree of the Temple were conferred by Arlington Commandery degree team.
Twelve residents of lower Clarke county receive notice about Alcoholics Anonymous meetings held each Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Building at Boyce. The June 17 turnout was six, with three locals and three from Winchester, while last Thursday brought 16 attendees including five locals, six from Front Royal, and five from Winchester.
Benjamin F. Chapman a prominent Clarke county farmer died yesterday at his home across the Shenandoah River from Bethel church Funeral services will be held at 2 30 p m tomorrow from Enders funeral home Berryville Rev R A Craig officiating with interment at Prospect Hill Cemetery Front Royal
A public health notice urges property owners to cut weeds to reduce disease risk and improve community safety. Officials emphasize timely yard clearance and compliance to prevent pests and vermin. Local health department calls for action by homeowners and landlords.
J. W. Olcott was named chairman of the Clarke county chapter of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. An organizational meeting in the A. Garland Williams office set up officers, committees, and medical advisors, with George W. Punderbuck praising local efforts.
H. J. Heinz Co adopts a new contributory pension plan for all employees that will take effect July 1 at the Winchester plant. Manager Kenneth Miller notes about 15 local workers now, rising to about 75 when the fall apple pressing season arrives. The plan adds higher monthly benefits and earlier retirement options, supplementing the 1942 plan.
Joe Louis ends his storied career at age 34 after a 11 year 3 day title reign and 25 defenses. The Brown Bomber weighed 213 1 2 pounds for the bout against Jersey Joe Walcott in a rain delayed match before 42 667 fans paying 841 739 with Louis earning about 250 000. Walcott floored Louis in the third round and many officials favored Walcott on the cards after ten rounds, but Louis retained the title amid boos and a tense finish.
The National Boxing Association warns of no logical contenders as top heavyweights thin out. Abe J. Greene cites Gus Lesnevich and Ezzard Charles as best options, with promotions hinting at a Walcott vs Lesnevich marquee and possible outdoor bout in September.
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