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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1948
Page
2
Western Europe report notes Sweden's press urging stronger cooperation with Western states while mark advocates to keep free coin. The piece suggests Sweden moves toward closer ties with Western Europe amid ongoing neutrality debates.
Answers to Daily Quiz 1 True 2 A printing type still used today 3 By three bullets fired at range by an assassin 4 May not 8 Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System 6 Federal Communications Commission
In Helsinki on March 2 Finnish Communist groups organized factory and trade union meetings to back a military pact with Russia. Turku metal workers adopted a resolution urging acceptance of the pact.
Gov Ben Laney of Arkansas urges Southern Democrats to repudiate the national leadership in a letter to Strom Thurmond for the Southern Governors conference on March 13. Republicans see Southern support for the Democratic Party in organizing the next Senate despite intra party strains. Narrow GOP edge remains with 51 to 45.
Washington reports Sen. Taft urges a billion dollar boost to the air force budget for the year starting July 1. He favors shifting funds from universal military training and some army navy outlays to create the world’s most efficient air force, possibly extending to 35 000 warplanes and a five billion dollar future program.
Harry M Knight 58 of Senseny Road died this morning at Winchester Memorial Hospital. He was a mechanic at Virginia Woolen Co and attended Braddock Street Methodist Church. Surviving: son John W Knight and daughter Mrs Margaret Malone of Senseny Road, two grandchildren. wife Lillian Dick and his parents preceded him. Funeral 2:30 p m Thursday at Braddock Street Methodist Church Rev T J Hawkins officiating. Burial Mt Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers: Brown Jenkins Elmer Lamp Paul Eversole Thomas Dick Wilber Dick Howard Lamp.
The Live Oak Society was founded by Dr. Edwin L. Stephens, president of the Southwestern Louisiana Institute at Layfayette, to perpetuate live oaks and ensure their care. Tree members must be at least 100 years old and have human sponsors paying 25 acorns a year. The Locke Breux Oak at Hahnville near New Orleans is the society’s president. The movement extends into Mississippi and Texas.
A local ad promotes up to 40 percent savings on heating by using Blow in Rockwool insulation. It urges readers to call 5534 for a no obligation estimate from R. G. Hengeveld General Insulating Corp with 36 months to pay.
Senate finance advances a study plan for alcoholism treatment using Virginia Medical College facilities, shifting funding from ABC profits to the general fund. Senator Robinette condemns 20 percent salary hikes for state officers as unfair while House measures pass licensing for clubs and prisoner pay raises.
President Truman urged Congress to renew the reciprocal trade act for three years arguing it aids peace and world economic recovery. Taft signaled GOP likely to seek a shorter term and require ratification by both houses before any trade act takes effect while Rep Coughton pushed a three year extension.
Mrs. Cora Ellen Kingree age 62 died last night at Memorial Hospital after illness. Widow of W. E. B. Kingree she leaves three daughters Maymie Washington DC Gladys McDonald Middletown Marguerite Winchester and two sons William and V Kingree Middletown plus a grandchild Constance Ann McDonald. Surviving siblings include Robert Whetsel Samuel Whetsel Luther Whetsel Rose Barton Mattie Fravel and Laura Poole. Services 2:30 pm Thursday at Omps Funeral Home with Rev. Raymond L Booze. burial Mt. Hebron family lot.
James W. Avery 27 of 227 Kern St Joseph Avery 30 of Boyce and James Ash 25 of 117 East Lane all colored were ordered held for grand jury action by Judge John Rice in Police court. Avery faces receiving stolen property charges while the others are charged with breaking and entering automobiles and grand larceny. They were arrested after clothing was stolen from two guests at the George Washington hotel.
Jack Denny as Founder's Day Dinner chairman says 125 to 150 people expected. Cocktails 6 30 to 7 30 p.m. buffet supper until 8 45. Addresses and awards begin at 9 p.m. followed by dancing.
A dated sales directory lists numerous farm auctions and estates with dates from March to April. Items include livestock machinery household goods real estate and antiques, with auction locations near Winchester Capon Bridge Middletown Boyce and Stephens City and sellers such as Mrs Ida Peacemaker Esten Costello and Amos Hoff.
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