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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1950
Page
9
A theater of misheard calls unfolds as two attempts to reach Secretary Sawyer reveal a mix up with Truman. The President inquires about the secretary’s condition while a caller insists Mr Sawyer is unwell, prompting concern from the White House.
Pfc. Byron E. White, son of Mr. Robert White, Berryville, has been assigned duties as camera for the 58th Fighter of the 33d Fighter-Interceptor Wing at Otis Air Force Base. He serves with Otis unit personnel in the camera section.
The green color of plants comes from chlorophyll, the essential pigment that captures light for photosynthesis. Chlorophyll gives leaves their green hue and plays a key role in energy conversion and plant metabolism.
East Indian and title of respect are clues for a compact entry. Cerium symbol is Ce.
The Winchester Police Force, shown with 19 members, completed its third Police Training School with FBI aid. Ten graduates received certificates while others, including desk clerks, also trained. Pvt. Dove is the longest serving member with over 30 years, and Chief Boyd took the head position in 1947 as the force more than tripled since 1924 and moved to three 8 hour shifts last July.
Shenandoah Area Council membership reaches 1139 under president S Byrne Downing Jr. Front Royal. Growth last month led to a net gain of 116 since December 31. Seven new units this year exceed all of 1949. New troops include Troop 10 Hayfield and Troop 14 Berryville. 1950 goal is 40 new units.
Transfers include Martin L Wheelbarger to Virginia Ruttkay 116 acres near Opequon. Walter Brill to himself 75 acres in Back Creek. Cc Dye to Norwood O Roark sub land south of Winchester. Dickson Golightly to Bertha Crawford 5.60 acres Shawnee District. Carbaugh group to Julian Carbaugh 105 acres near Stephens City. Renner to Francis Bayliss near Apple Ridge. Henkel Henry to O Sullivan Rubber Corp 3.2 acres Shawnee. Dellinger to Elmer Kerns near Paper Mill Road. City of Winchester dealings including James Reardon to Farmers & Merchants Bank at 12 Whitlock Ave. Willey to Ruth Ritter 365 E Piccadilly. Clevenger to Bessie Coffman 201 Shawnee Ave. Consents noted in various deeds.
Hollywood column profiles Geraldine Far num a 25 year old showgirl and dancer daughter of silent star Franklin Farnum. She recounts career steps from teen acting to recent roles behind Grable and Hayworth, current pay rates in dance and showgirl work, guild dues, and her pragmatic view of a film career.
Navy Recruiting Station announces availability of the Navy Occupation Medal for World War II veterans. Eligible veterans served in China or Asiatic and European theaters between specified dates, with ships or organizations certified as active in those areas. Applicants should bring original discharge certificates to the Recruiting Station basement of the Post Office Building.
Ash Wednesday began as a day of mourning for those undertaking public penance by church decree. In 1191 Pope Celestine III issued a universal observance, making it an official part of Lent.
March events loom as garden expert Mr Scott from VPI visits area to discuss problems for the year. Mrs L P Tederick attends her sister's burial in South Carolina with son Paul. Rev L P Tederick attends Laymen Rally in Harrisonburg. Mrs A M Dyke substitutes at Middletown School. E H Roar returns from Canada with sister and family. Mrs Howard Stickley visits near Strasburg. Church annex near completion. Young People plan program and covered dish supper. Haden Clem injured nose-cranking a motor. Dan Bennington visits family near Marion. en route to Washington visits sister Mrs Tilden Stickley.
Daniel Franklin Pine, 68, of near Refuge Church, died at Winchester Memorial Hospital after suffering a heart attack last week. Born July 16, 1881 in Clarke County, he leaves a widow Ada BE Tharpe and six children. Surviving siblings include James, George, and William Pine. Interment arrangements are pending with Frome Funeral Home.
A report notes a plan to set an aluminum goal amid supplies of electric power, petroleum coke, and gasoline for trucks, aiming to stabilize logistics and industry needs.
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