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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1949

Page

2

Frederick Cain Rites Tomorrow

Frederick Cain 69 of 47 Race St. died Saturday at Winchester hospital after five weeks of illness. He resided with a half sister Mrs. Lake in Winchester. Survivors include a brother Cain and half brother Herbert Cain, both of Winchester. Services will be held 4 p.m. tomorrow at Jones funeral home conducted by Rev. J. S. Ducknall. Burial in Mt. Hebron cemetery. Pallbearers Elmer Lake Maurice Lake Richard Lake John Cain and Charles Chin.

Ick Cain Race St Winchester Hospital Winchester Lake Isaac N Katie McKenny Cain Highland Ave. Presbyter Church Sarah Zane Fire Co Cain Herbert Cain Jones Funeral Home J. S. Ducknall Mt. Hebron Elmer Lake Maurice Lake Richard Lake John Cain Charles Chin

Longer Instalment Terms Boost Auto and Appliance Buying

The Federal Reserve Board expands installment terms to spur purchases. Auto credit extends to 21 months, refrigerators radios and TV sets near two years, with down payments cut to 15 percent. Cars still require paying one third in cash.

Washington Federal Reserve Board

Doctor receives $25,000 five year medical fellowship

Dr. G Watson James of the Medical College of Virginia is chosen for a $25,000 five year fellowship in physiology and internal medicine. He is among 13 medical scientists sharing in a $325,000 aid to research program of the John and Mary Markle foundation.

Richmond G. Watson James 3d Medical College of Virginia John and Mary Markle Foundation

Congress in Row Over Hartley at Labor Hearing

At a House labor committee hearing on repealing the Taft Hartley Act former Rep. Fred A. Hartley of New Jersey drew sharp exchanges. Rep. Rodino testified Hartley quit seeking reelection to avoid the issue, while lawmakers debated replacing the law with a revised Wagner Act framework and urged swift action.

Washington Fred A. Hartley New Jersey House Labor Committee Hartley Tool Owners Union Rodino Rep Bailey D-Wva Board of Standards and Appeals New York State Labor Department New York State McConnell R-Pa Fred Hartley House Lesinski D-Mich Senate Elbert Thomas Utah Senate Labor Group Rep. Madden D-Ind Labor Committee Congress

Priests Among 13 Sentenced in Mindszenty Case

Thirteen people charged with black market money dealings in the Mindszenty case were sentenced in Budapest. Three were Roman Catholic priests including Msgr. Imre Boka who got four years and loss of political rights plus a 1000 florint fine. Dr. Gabor Horvath received eight years and admitted blame. Esterhazy was already handed a life term with related convictions.

Budapest Hungary Josef Cardinal Mindszenty Msgr Imre Boka Gabor Horvath Paul Estherhazy Esterhazy

Royall to Resign Soon Insiders Say

In Key West the Associated report notes President Truman plans a reshuffle with Secretary of the Army Royall stepping down within ten to twenty days. No official comment. Truman sleeps late, aides expect Royall departure around March 20 and a new successor undecided. Chief Justice Vinson visits. Truman heads to Orlando then Rollins College for a degree ceremony.

Key West Fla Truman White House Royall Commandant’s House Mr. Truman Justice Vinson

Education Group Of Stephens City Getting Charter

The Beta club of Stephens City High School will hold a 7:30 dinner at Red Wing restaurant to initiate 19 charter members of the national honorary education group. Principal Paul Beable will present certificates, with Miss Jo Wright sponsor. Dean Baughman is president of the chapter with Patsy Barton as vice president, Virginia Silman secretary, and Mary Hollar treasurer.

Beta Club Stephens City High School Red Wing Paul Beable Jo Wright Dean Baughman Stephens City Patsy Barton Virginia Silman Mary Hollar Mary Lee Beatty Dorothy Boone Betty Vonn Brill Margaret Brumback Aline DeHaven Nancy Ewing Ruth Grim Mary Hermanson Patsy Keckley Sara Marks Louise Singhas Alfred Snapp Doris Stone Harold Whetzel Esther Williams

Hungary Accused by Yugoslavia of Border Strife

Belgrade reports Yugoslavia accuses Hungary of provoking frontier incidents. Borba, the Communist party organ, published a protest note dated Feb 23 and cited multiple cases including alleged Hungarian guards firing across the border. No casualties were reported. The eruptions trace to after the Cominform denunciation eight months ago.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Hungary Borba Communist Party

March sales directory notes across Berryville and Winchester areas

A serialized list of upcoming sales with dates and times. March 9 in Berryville area features livestock and farm machinery. March 12 in Winchester includes piano furniture antiques. Estate sales for Orpha H Lockhart and Clara Kenney list real estate to be offered at Frederick County Court House. Several sales cover livestock machinery and household items across Middletown and Greenspring.

W. S C. B. Gibson Morningside Drive Winchester H. Lee Berryville Clara Kenney Red Bud Road York Inn

Annual Handley Band Concert March 25 at School Auditorium

Handley school band under H. Gaylen Strance presents an ambitious program March 25 featuring EFG March, Ballet Egyptian, The Syncopated Clock, Comed in March, First Suite in E Flat, Bedinage for Brasses, Russian Choral Overture, Finlandia, and Charro with arrangements by noted conductors.

Handley H. Gaylen Strance Erik Leidzen Edwin Franko Goldman Alexandre Luigini H. R. Kent Leroy Anderson P. J. Lang Kenneth J. Alford Gustav Holst Holst Harold L. Walters Menle J. Isaac Russia Finlandia Jan Sibelius N. C. Page Sibelius Finland Charro J. L. Tarver

Filibuster Debate Shapes Senate Rules Change

Filibuster action on the appropriation may be taken by the Senate while the proposed filibuster-killing rules change is under debate.

Senate

Answers to Daily Quiz Correct Answers List

Answers to the daily quiz are provided: spring equinox, Ceylon, War of 1812, Luther Burbank, 80th Congress, George Washington, False Brandenburg, China, European Recovery Program, Absolute zero.

Ceylon Luther Burbank Congress George Washington France Brandenburg China

Espionage Detention in New York City Grand Jury

U.S. Miss Coplon, a Department of Justice employee, and Gubitchev, a Russian UN engineer, are held for the U S Grand Jury in New York City on espionage charges.

Miss Coplon Department of Justice Gubitchev United Nations U. S. Grand Jury New York City

Portsmouth Governor Campaign Formed Led by Mackenzie

A campaign committee for governor is organized in Portsmouth on March 7 with local attorney John A Mackenzie named to head it. State Senator John S Battle is among five announced candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for governor in the upcoming primary.

Portsmouth Ty John A. Mackenzie John S. Battle

Porter Widow, Porter and Shull In Fatal Crash

Mrs. Porter, widow of John Porter, and Shull died in a crash as they returned to Johnson City from Virginia. Albert Robbins of Johnson City and William M. Robbins of Waynesboro, Va., traveled to Winchester after learning of the accident. State Trooper James Kincaid noted Shull claimed he did not know what happened, with theories of sleep or blackout. Omp's funeral home will ship Mrs. Porter's body to Chilhowie, Va., for Wednesday services.

James Kincaid Shull Omp Porter Berryville Chilhowie

Next Move in VePco Parley Up to Governor Tuck

Richmond March 71 M The stalemated contract talks between Virginia Electric Power Co and union officials hinge on Governor Tuck. He is expected to call for arbitration of the issues this week.

Richmond Virginia Electric Power Co Tuck

Forest Fire Damages Abingdon Area Forest

Firefighters report control of a forest fire on Clinch Mountain between Abingdon and Lebanon after 25 hours of effort. A crew of 25 confined the damage to 150 acres of young forest growth by Sunday evening.

Abingdon Clinch Mountain Lebanon

Bond Election Sought For Berryville School Expansion

Clarke County seeks Judge Elliott D Marshall to order a special election to authorize 189000 dollars in bonds for Berryville schools. The plan, supported by the Clarke County board of supervisors, targets alleviating overcrowding with a new building to join the high school complex.

Elliott D .Marshall Clarke Circuit Court Clarke County Board of Supervisors Loring C. Kackley Edward McC. Williams Marshall Board of Supervisors Williams Berryville Robertson Academy St Baptist Church Berryville High School

New School Building Plans Detail Modern 5th and 6th Grade Facility

The modern building will be 105 feet wide and 63 feet deep with fire resistant steel, concrete, and brick facing. It promises top comfort and healthful surroundings for students and teachers. A bond issue may run up to 20 years with bonds in $100 multiples and interest not over 3 percent.

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