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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1950
Page
2
Alexander Miller Earle 42 of erate Sie Bale was fined 100 for driving under the influence yesterday. John Rice heard the case and imposed the 100 fine and a 30 day jail sentence. Haywood Pitcock 39 Il Ave was fined 5 and costs for drunkenness.
Consecration services at the Church of God In Christ in City will continue at 7 30 p m each night through Sunday. Sunday church school will be at 9 20 a m and worship at 11 a m Rev H C Johnson is pastor.
J. D. Shockey of 717 8. Stewart St. has been granted a building permit for a two story brick dwelling at 511 Tennyson Ave. Estimated construction cost is $14000. Another city permit gave M. T. Massie of 508 E. Cork St. permission to erect a frame garage costing $350.
The monthly gathering at Round Hill Community Hall approved a name change to The Young Men s and Women s Club. Committees for next month were set in recreation led by Nelson Carpenter Garland Cather and June Gordon and refreshments by Edith Cather Harl Cather and Charlotte Cather. An evening of entertainment followed the business session.
Lawmakers discuss the Byrd bill offering 10 to 20 percent income tax relief tied to state general fund revenues. Del. J. W. Roberts seeks a $1 million cushion before relief. Armistead Boothe favors a two year limit. John W. Boatwright proposes 20 percent for individuals if a $5 million surplus exists.
A sequence of auction notices lists sale dates from March 15 to April 7. Items include livestock, farm machinery, poultry, household goods, and real estate across Winchester, Stephens City, Shepherdstown area, and Grimes Virginia. Notable sellers include J J Ebby, Albert Weaver, Fred L Mowery Estate, and Geo Hellsley.
An Ohio grand jury indicted three national officers of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and one state officer on charges including publicizing a lottery and blackmail. Indicted: Matthew L. Brown of Springfield administrative director Grand Aerie. Joseph Kellner of Weprinefield Ohio state Eagles secretary. Joseph A. Gunderman of St. Marys deputy grand worthy president and Ohio deputy auditor.
Dr John B McKee was guest speaker today at the weekly JCC luncheon meeting. Introduced by Charles Campbell, he spoke on Socialized Medicine.
Noted figures include Judith Coplon and Dr Klaus Fuchs. The list references nine, the Cape of Good Hope, the Women's Army Corps, and the Communication Workers of America. It notes driving speed under weather conditions and a long distance of 20 000 miles.
Frederick County School Board plans March session to invite 50 fifth through seventh graders from Winchester to Front Royal for Bing Crosby Day. They will watch a parade, attend the dedication of Bing Crosby Stadium, enjoy a box lunch, and view the Riding High film.
Washington report says Harry Truman, the Democratic Party’s top figure, may appear at a three day Chicago rally in mid May. The president hinted he might join the event scheduled to begin May 3.
Various estates valued and appraised noted by city officials. Names including Rosa Sprinkle, Dale Baker, Clarence Lasldles, W Russell Ansell, Merrell, G Baker, Tim Stone, Georgia A er, and John Sarede appear with appraisals such as 2252 dollars.
Nassau County welfare commissioner Edwin W. Wallace orders four relief families to return television sets and reduces the aid of a woman who refused. He protests that relief payments are already too high for such items and urges compliance.
Joseph Vitulano, shooter in the Rose mansion raid January 26, testified to part of the stolen jewels and that he drove the gang. Rose, in contact with his lawyer, offered to cover Vitulano’s defense. Two suspects were already jailed. Willie Laramie remains at large. Actress Marguerite de la Motte dies at 46 in Francisco.
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