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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1950

Page

3

Truman and MacArthur Booed at Hands Off Korea Rally

About 9 000 people filled Madison Square Garden to protest US Korea escalation. Speakers included Gus Hall Paul Robeson Ring Lardner Jr Vito Marcantonio and Richard Morford amid criticisms of Truman Dulles and the State Department and calls to block war moves.

New York Truman Douglas MacArthur U. S Korea Madison Square Garden Eae Coe The Daily Worker Civil Rights Congress Attorney General’s Office Gus Hall Paul Robeson Ring Lardner, Jr Hollywood Congress Vito Marcantonio American Labor Party N. Y Richard Morford National Council of American-Soviet Friendship Hall General MacArthur State Department John Foster Dulles Wall Street Robeson Far East Marcantonio

Schewel Furniture Co. Opens on W Cork Street

Crowds gathered on W Cork Street for the Schewel Furniture Co. opening. The modern store offered the latest in household furnishings and gave away roses yard sticks and bags to adults and treats to children. The opening runs through Saturday with hours until 9 p m.

W. Cork St Schewel Furniture Co

Market Quotation Snapshot of New York Stocks

Market prices today showed losses for many key issues ranging from 1 to 5 dollars a share. A sharp decline at open briefly reversed as prices leveled, then a new seller strike hit mid session followed by a rally that carried into midweek amid unsettled trade and wary sentiment over Korea.

Korea

Wheat climbs as grains open on light Chicago trade

Chicago grains open with wheat leading gains and light activity on the Board of Trade. Prices show modest rises for wheat and soybeans while corn and oats move within narrow ranges, with contracts for nearby months posted higher early.

Chicago Board of Trade

Modern Etiquette on the Golf Course and Respectful Conduct

The guide advises courteous handling of caddies and avoiding rude language after poor play. It details proper flag etiquette during a procession with a woman standing at ease and a man removing his hat. It also notes acceptable orange eating practices and reports that over 140,000 Families have repaid Farmers Home Administration loans.

Farmers Home Administration

Baltimore market report on livestock and produce

In Baltimore receipts show ample butter and eggs with steady to firm prices for hens and fryers. Cattle trade is uneven but active for limited dry fed slaughter steers and cows, with calves steady to higher for good quality stock. Hog and sheep markets mix with daily shifts, late month demand muted by weight class and quality.

Baltimore Eastern Shore Usis N. J Bu Bkts USDA Chicago

Hospital Work Advances in Winchester Reconstruction

Demolition of Winchester Memorial Hospital’s front administrative section began yesterday with about ten days expected for completion. Later in July a section along Stewart Street will be torn down to fit new steel and concrete structures, tying to the Cork Street wing and a five story addition in the former back parking area. English Construction Co. leads a $2 million project with 75 workers on site this week.

Winchester Memorial Hospital Stewart Cork St Stewart St Cork: St Ebert English Construction Co Apnea

Live Stock Prices and Offers Across Markets

Market report lists prices for multiple livestock categories including steers cows heifers and vealers with ranges from 15.50 to 32.00 per hundredweight. Salable sheep 700 head with spring lambs at 28.00 and bulk offerings 27.00-28.00. buck lambs about 1.00 less. Slaughter lambs and yearlings itinerant buyers note shorn southwest trailed average bids.

Obituary: Marvin Beatty 37 of Winchester Dies in Martinsburg

Marvin Robert Beatty age 37 of 609 S Cameron St Winchester died at 4 30 this morning at Newton D Baker Hospital Martinsburg after two weeks as a patient. Born June 21 1931 in Martinsburg he was a son of Crowe Beatty and Margaret Stewart Beatty. He married Margaret Armel Nov 18 1945 and served overseas in World War 2 with the 785th Tank Battalion. He is survived by his wife his parents a stepson Edward Allen Beatty and a sister Miss Helen Beatty. Funeral services will be held 2 pm Saturday at Omps Funeral Home with Rev R J Baggs and Rev A J Barrett officiating. Burial Macedonia Cemetery.

Marvin Robert Beatty S. Cameron St Winchester Newton D. Baker Hospital Martinsburg W. Va Baltimore Business College Baltimore Fort Howard Hospital Eamee Newton D. Baker Crowe's Beatty Margaret Stewart Beatty Margaret Armel Methodist Church 785Th Tank Battalion Edward Allen Beatty Helen Beaty Omps Funeral Home R. J. Baggs A. J. Barrett Macedonia Cemetery

Captain Miles Standish Married Whom

The first wife of Miles Standish is usually called Rose Standish. She died in the first New World winter. Barbara was the name of his second wife, and they had six children. One son and one daughter died young.

Miles Standish Ro&Se Standish New World Barbara

Model Airplane Contest Slated for Saturday Night

Eight oclock Saturday is deadline for entries in the Mono test at the Hobby Shop on South Braddock Street. Judges inspect small scale ships built by Winchester youngsters for 20 prizes. Shirley Bly operator says contest aims to arouse interest in model building.

Con A South Braddock St Winchester Shirley Bly Bly Winchester Exchange Club Blye

Jaycees Discuss Soap Box Derby Plans at Lunch

Winchester Jaycees will review final preparations for the July 4 Soap Box Derby at a 12:15 p m luncheon at the George Washington Hotel Ed Molden newly installed president is expected to announce his committee setup for the year.

Winchester Jaycees George Washington Hotel Ed Molden

Architect Engaged to Draw Up Plans for Douglas School Work

L. I. Poe of Front Royal will prepare plans and specs for a Serine addition at Douglas School. State Board approval is required before bids. Garland R. Quarles hopes to start construction this summer for use in 1951 52, adding five classrooms a gym cafeteria kitchen dressing rooms and toilets.

L. I. Poe Been Aera Oe Eo State Board of Education Garland R. Quarles Virginia Avenue School John Kerr Wichester V Ave Howard Shockey Quarles

Winchester cafeteria manager attends state lunch program

Mrs. Arbutus Carper of Route 1-A Winchester has been named manager of the James Wood High School cafeteria and is attending a school lunch program at Madison College. She previously managed the Stephens City School cafeteria for three years and will be assisted by Miss Nancy Larrick of Rt. 3 Winchester, who is also at the conference sponsored by the State Board of Education for lunch room supervisors.

Arbutus Carper Winchester James Wood High School Madison College Carper Stephens City School Nancy Larrick Rt. 3 Larrick State Board of Education

Origin of presenting a key to distinguished visitors

The custom traces to ancient hospitality practices where the honored guest received a symbolic key or token signifying access, trust, and welcome. Over centuries it evolved into ceremonial door keys or ornate plaques presented by cities, universities, and organizations to acknowledge notable visitors.

City Keys Symbolize Entry to Distinguished Visitors

The custom traces to medieval Europe when fortified towns were ringed by walls and gates. The mayor held the keys and surrendering them signified giving access to the city. The practice evolved into presenting a city key to notable visitors as a symbolic gesture.

Europe

Yard Party Benefit for Mt Williams Gun Club

A yard party at Mt Yonoa Hall on Tuesday July 4 offers country ham sandwiches ice cream and cake with an old fashioned cake walk. Proceeds support Mt Williams Gun Club.

Mt. Yonoa Hall Mt. Williams

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