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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1950
Page
5
James Marlow argues against rushing to condemn individuals as Communists. He warns hysteria can ruin reputations, urges careful evaluation of evidence, and notes the danger of accepting mere accusations as proof. Readers should seek real proof before judging guilt.
Bing Crosby plans to attend Front Royal for a parade and stadium dedication despite a recent appendectomy. Senator A Willis Robertson and local officials promote the event with 50 deserving students invited from Frederick and Clarke counties to march and see Crosby film Riding High. The celebration includes a parade at 11 am and a world premiere of Crosby's film with a free boxed lunch for participants.
Mrs. Vernie P. Oates 75 of Martinsburg Pike dies at Winchester Memorial Hospital at 3 30 a m Born in Hampshire County she was daughter of the late Arthur and Mary E Carpenter She was member of Ebenezer Church of Christ Surviving are sons Hetzel Clarice and Elmer daughters Lena De Haven Loveda Spence brothers Clinton Frank Elmer William sisters Bertha Gertrude Ada Nettie Nellie and nine grandchildren Funeral services at Jones Funeral Home then Ebenezer Church of Christ with Revs Goode and Duckwall officiating Burial in adjoining cemetery
Anyone owing the estate of the late P. W. Lockhart, and anyone holding accounts against him, please settle with the under signed. JAMES P. REARDON, Admr. 14 Rouss Ave.
An international campaign to promote understanding of cancer right began with the premiere Challenge Science Against Cancer. A half hour documentary sponsored by the National Cancer Institute US Public Health Service Federal Security Agency and Canada’s Department of National Health and Welfare first shown at Hunter College Auditorium New York before 2600 scientists physicians health officials UN representatives and other guests. The film endorsed by the United Nations and World Health Organization will have foreign language sound tracks for world wide showing. Researchers laboratories and film technicians on both sides of the US Canadian border joined to explain cancer research and the mobilization of basic sciences in the fight against cancer.
Cordelia Long Rodgers 69 widow of Hyrtle Rodgers and long time Boyce resident died after a week of illness in Winchester Memorial Hospital. Survived by three daughters and four sons with siblings and extended relatives in Harrisonburg Rockingham Wolf Town and Culpeper. Funeral services set for 4 pm at J H Enders Funeral Home with Reverend Dargin Lucas officiating. Interment in Green Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Angeline V. Whitacre 69 wife of E M Whitacre died at home in Ranson West Virginia after long illness. Born in DeHaven Frederick County she was daughter of the late William J Campbell and Mary E Campbell of Frederick County. She leaves husband two sons Walter W Whitacre Arlington and Thurman A Whitacre Charles Town a daughter Frances White North George Street Charles Town two grandchildren and a sister Mrs L H Ashton Winchester plus three brothers. Services set for 10:30 a m Thursday at Charles Town Methodist Church Rev B I Barnes officiating burial Mt Hebron Cemetery. Casket open for friends unable to attend services.
Judge John Rice heard cases including Don Henderson of Toll Gate Farm facing DUI with a fine of 104.25. Daisy LaFollette of 2268 سب disorderly conduct with a 30 day jail sentence and fines totaling 39.50. Walter Ford of Berryville cited for drunkenness at 9.25. Harry Turner of Loudoun Street cited for no lights at 9.25. Foreman on disorderly conduct 15.25. Grapey of Augusta charged with improper use of dealer license 14.25. Lofton of Berryville drunkenness 9.75. Parrill of Cork Street drunkenness 10.25. Conley Johnson Jr. Gore charged with drunken and disorderly conduct 29.75.
USDA market report shows cattle and calves weak to steady with mixed price ranges. Calves mainly 24.00 29.00, vealers 19.00 24.00, hogs opening moderately active with most weights 14.50 18.00 per cwt and sows lower, sheep quotations nominal with slaughter lambs up to 27.50.
Marines have safeguarded the Washington Navy Yard, later known as the Naval Gun Factory, from the early 19th century onward, reflecting long standing military protection of a key national facility.
Pallbearers listed include Pete Hahn Fred Landers Wilmer Clipp Bill Kline William W Eby Cleve Smallwood Raymond Long and Harry Russell for the memorial service.
Broadway columnist Mark Barron surveys figures like Monty Woolley, Dwight Deere Wiman, Dinah Shore, W. C. Handy, William Archibald, Maxine Sullivan, and Al Jolson. He notes Woolley's Yale tenure and rise in stage and screen, Shore's acclaimed blues singing, Archibald's varied talents, Sullivan's lyric focus and niche repertoire, and Jolson as a parallel example of a versatile song seller.
The Arctic Manual by V Koataihonen states no fleas found on foxes or wolves in the Arctic. If present they likely arrived with humans or dogs, and fleas rarely trouble northern fieldwork.
A discussion on how ambition and continual effort separate top performers from clock watchers. It notes that eager workers who innovate in their roles rise fastest, while loyal, improvement minded employees attract better chances and pay. The piece ends with a oddly placed observation about pigs under 150 pounds handling heat.
Funeral services for George L Longerbeam of Cumberland Maryland will be held at 11 a m Thursday from the Berryville Methodist Church with the Rev Percy White officiating Interment will follow at Green Hill Cemetery He was the son of the late Mr and Mrs Archibald Jackson Longerbeam of Cumberland
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