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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1950

Page

2

Government Loyalty Program Reaches Three Years of Scrutiny

James Marlow reports on the loyalty program as it marks its third anniversary. Among 7 million government employees only about 182 were found disloyal and 2 476 quit after FBI checks. McCarthy and Malone urge continued vigilance while the Loyalty Review Board handles cases and Congress probes the State Department.

Washington FBI Havine Sena 7 McCarthy Wisconsin Nator Malone Nevada Chary Truman Russia Bodine Lves

Chamber discusses program of work at national affairs committee

The Chamber of Commerce National Affairs Committee met last night to discuss a program of work. William Battaile chaired the session with attendees W. Nelson Page J. A. Hottinger Shirley Bly and Gene Sakers.

Chamber of Commerce William Battaile W. Nelson Page J. A. Hottinger Shirley Bly Gene Sakers

Rollmore Farm Sells in Capon Bridge West Virginia

Rollmore Farm at Capon Bridge 590 acres sold to W H McCeney Jr contractor of Silver Springs Maryland. The estate includes a 11 room brick Georgian Colonial built 1941 42 with river view and multiple fireplaces, 424 acres tillable, 166 acres woodland, two tenant houses and farm buildings. J G Holsinger and Son were selling brokers and Charles B Johnson of Clarksburg was attorney for the estate.

Rollmore Capon Bridge W. Va Eugene Rolland Rolland Glass Co Clarkesburg W. H. McCeney Jr Silver Springs J. G. Holsinger and Son Winchester Cacapon River Charles B. Johnson Clarksburg Estate and Previews Inc National Real Estate Clearing House Ian Crawford McCullum Ice Mountain

Armory Doubles as Winter Recreation Hub in Winchester

City Recreation Director Charles Aikin notes the Winchester Armory serves multiple groups this winter. Girls Athletic Association and Girl Scouts use the floor while hospital nurses practice at Handley. Local teams including Stonewall High School and Douglas High School join City Basketball League games.

Charles Aikin Winchester Armory Aikin Girls Athletic Assn Winchester National Guard Stonewall High School Douglas Mighel Girl Scout Troop Douglas High School Valley Tornadoes Girls Athletic Asean

Program Slated for WINC On Refugee Children in Europe

WINC will air a 10 30 tonight program about refugee children in Europe in cooperation with Day. Guest speaker is Gen. Lucius D. Clay former commander of United States forces in Germany.

WINC Europe Lucius D. Clay United States Germany

March 110 and 18 sales from Virginia farm auctions

A list of upcoming sales in Virginia including Victor Grimes in Va Truck March 110 at 1 pm. W Ern est near Bunker in W Va Livestock and farm feed March 15. J J Ebby March 16 on Charles Town Leetown Highway livestock and farm machinery. Albert Weaver March 17 three miles south of Stephens City near Kline's Mill household machinery peatock. Estate of Fred L Mowery March 18 front of Court House Winchester real estate. Mrs Jesse Link March 22 Shepherdstown Hall Town Rd near Avilla farm implements tools and household goods. Geo Messierys Farm April 7 Grimes Va community sale.

Victor Grimes W. Ernest Bunker W. Va J. J. Ebby Charles Town Leetown Albert Weaver Stephens City Kline

Card of Thanks to Dr Lacy Nurses and Family

I thank Dr Lacy and all the nurses orderlies and patients in my ward for their care and love I remember my nieces Virginia White and Jim and all the others around Winchester who visited me I also thank Brother Good for visiting me Best regards to all

Dr. Lacy Virginia White Jimmy Winchester Brother Good

Outlook for Year Reported Sunny By 8 G F. GREEN W

ABarometer of the 1950 business outlook improved as the coal strike eased The Council of Economic Advisers maintained optimism that pent up production could boost 1950 sales and employment Some economists expect a spring upturn while dangers of further strikes loom and a prolonged stoppage could slow growth The Sunday settlement averted disaster and most sales were only postponed not lost

F. Green Truman Council of Economic Advisers Council John L. Lewis John D. Clark Clark

Clarke County Supervisors Approve Budget For 1950 51

Clarke County Board of Supervisors approved the budget for the year starting July 1 1950 and ending June 30 1951 adopting the same tax rate of 1.90 per 100 property value. The rate allocates 20 cents for general county purposes 1.40 for school operations and 30 cents for school building. Alice Sommaripa and Kenneth N Gilpin Jr spoke on behalf of the colored patrons.

Clarke County Board of Supervisors Alice Sommaripa Kenneth N. Gilpin Jr

Red Cross Fund Drive in Clarke County Nears Goal

Admiral J R Beardall reports Clarke County Red Cross Drive collected 1165 toward a 3655 goal. Treasurer Arthur Edmonds received the funds while reports remained fragmentary on progress toward the target.

Admiral J. R. Beardall Red Cross Fund Drive Clarke County Arthur Edmonds Adm Beardall

Jury Summoned for March Circuit Court Session

A special grand jury will be summoned for the first day of the March term of circuit court. Five men will be selected from Jack Jenkins C A Lamp J M Bennett Loring Steele Julian C Gregory L A Carper and Stanley Barton. The jury convenes March 20.

Jack Jenkins C. A. Lamp J. M. Bennett Loring Steele Julian C. Gregory L. A. Carper Stanley Barton

Conference Opens Roanoke On Elementary Education

About 500 delegates began a three day conference on elementary education in Roanoke sponsored by the State Department of Education.

Roanoke State Department of Education

Antitipping Essay Sees End to Tipping in America

Cynthia AP News argues tipping is a social burden and unfair habit. The piece laments the 15 percent norm and urges a universal service charge of 15 percent to replace tipping, claiming it would reduce harassment and promote better service nationwide.

Cynthia Omg Senate

Movie to Be Shown at Brucetown Church Sunday

A motion picture The First Easter will be shown at 7 30 p m Sunday at Brucetown Methodist Church with public invitation extended. R R A The oldest chamber of commerce began in Marseilles France at the close of the 17th Century The New York Chamber of Commerce formed in 1766 and chartered by King George III in 1770.

Brucetown Methodist Church Chamber of Commerce Marseilles France United States New York

Reservists Offered Summer Cruises by Naval Reserve

Reservists in the U S Navy Reserve may qualify for summer cruises with full pay and allowances. Lieut Caskie Norvell II USNR, and Chief Specialist Shirley O Bly USNR promote the program and offer weekly office hours at The Hobby Shop 3048 Braddock St. Reservists can contact Norvell and Bly for information at their offices or residences.

U.S. Naval Reserve Caskie Norvell USNR Naval Reserve Norvell Shirley O. Bly Braddock St Messrs. Norvell and Ely

Mrs. Emma G. Nail Rites Set for Friday

Funeral services for Mrs. Emma G. Nail will be held Friday at 4 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Stanley Mc Farland and Rev. A. J. Barrett officiating. Burial follows in Mt. Olive Cemetery. Pallbearers named include Ernest Carper Holmes Carper Freeman Boyce Scott White Floyd Cooper and Ernest Davies.

Emma G. Nail Jones Funeral Home Stanley McFarland A. J. Barrett Mt. Olive Cemetery Ernest Carper Holmes Carper Freeman, Boyce Scott White Floyd Cooper Ernest Davies

Betty Crawford services held at Jones Funeral Home

Funeral services for Miss Betty Crawford were conducted yesterday at 2 p.m. from the Jones Funeral Home with the Rev. Edgar G. Hill and the Rev. J. S. Ducknall officiating. Burial followed in Mount Hebron cemetery.

Betty Crawford Jones Funeral Home Edgar G. Hill J. S. Ducknall Mount Hebron Cemetery

Legislature debates tax cut provisions and revenue safeguards

The Senate and House finance committees clash over exemptions in the Byrd tax cut bill with $600 for husband and spouse and $600 per dependent in the House, while the Senate keeps $1,000 exemptions. A 10 percent optional deduction is under discussion, and amendments may follow if revenue exceeds budget forecasts. The Bailey bills tighten the Unfair Sales Act and impose a $50 license tax on wholesale tobacco dealers.

House Finance Committee Senate House Committee House Whitehead House Privileges and Elections Committee

Farm Machinery Classes Under Way

Farm machinery repair classes are held twice weekly at Gainesboro High School and Gore High School Agricultural Shops from 7 to 10 p.m. At Gainesboro C. D. Baker conducts sessions on Monday and Wednesday. at Gore H. M. Hinkle teaches on Tuesday and Thursday. James Givens supervises as voag instructor.

Gainesboro High School Gore High School Agricultural Shops Gainesboro C. D. Baker Gore

Ten Week Course Invites District Farmers to Attend

A notice invites farmers in the specified districts to attend a ten week course. The document also lists quiz answers including Alberta The Sun Pennsylvania Vice President Barkley Great Britain Swine American Medical Association Sens Col William T Babcock and Winston Churchill.

Alberta the Sun Pennsylvania Barkley Great Britain Swine American Medical Association Sens Col William T. Babcock Winston Churchill

Also Mentioned on This Page

BY James Marlow State Department Senate Foreign Relations Committee A. Wallace Bowley Ms Fridey A Jones Rollmore Farm Barr’s Savings Camere Phone Armory Phillip Plaugher Zepp, Ve Truman Economic Council Clarke County Supervisors Buncutter Tire CO S. Braddock St Mrs. Nai Chelan Lake J. D. Huff Byrant & CO Motorola B. F. Goodrich S. Loudoun St the Whitehall John W. Rosenberger & Co., Inc Braddock DAIL N. Cameron St Chapman Motor CO W. Boscawen St Hill TOY & Novelty Store Mercury Heatwole Motor CO N. Braddock &T Grimes, Va LaSalle Coleman Denn Joseph Jolliffe Victor Williams M. J. Grove Lime Company Stephens City 27 M. J. Grove Lime CO Stephens City, Va Sex Zeke Zeke Thei Swift Swift & Company Chicago 9 Illinois Seti
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