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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1950

Page

2

Appeal For More Support In Red Cross Drive

An urgent appeal asks for increased donations as the Red Cross drive nears its end next Friday. Colonel Campbell urges volunteers and citizens to meet the $13 282 goal with allocations by group and location, listing prominent contributors and collection points.

Red Cross Aim Fick Ghaifmah Frank Arifistrong Campbell Citigerns Raub Supply Co John W. Rosenberger & Co Guh Oi Co Tavern Winchester Seed R. Salomon Western Maryoakly Co Robert Worsely Wiishester News Checkerboard Feed Store Baker and Anderson Brown’s Grocery Post Old Mil

Local Men Plan To Attend Meeting

Local men including Nelson Carter and Herbert W. Harmer plan to attend a community meeting. Further details were not fully legible in the supplied text.

Nelson Cater Herbert W. Harmer

Coal use bans in U S cities explored by Bureau of Mines

The Bureau of Mines reports on whether any American city or town prohibits coal use, noting uncertainties and seeking clarification on local restrictions and enforcement.

United States Bureau of Mines

Bible Class Annual Banquet Planned by Good Samaritan

The Good Samaritan Bible Class of United Brethren Church plans its annual banquet at 7 pm on Tuesday with 175 guests expected. Dr. A. T. Baker will be toastmaster. E Leather will introduce the speaker Kortemnant, featuring Catan Windle of Wins Chester and baritone Joan Caldwell of Martinsburg. Tickets are available at H. L. Patton's Grocery Store.

Non Vs United Brethren Church A. T. Baker E. Leathermee Neipal Kortemnant Catan Windle Winschester Joan Caldwell Martinsburg H. L. Patton

Bicycle Stolen From Porch In Tennyson Ave Incident

Police investigate theft of a red and yellow Schwinn bicycle belonging to Harry Byrd Jr. on Tennyson Ave. The bike was taken from under a porch.

Harry Byrd Jr Tennyson Ave Horme

Velma Lewis Engaged to Wed Mozes Greene

Mrs William Lewis announces the engagement of Velma N Lewis of Washington to Mozesz G Greene son of Mr and Mrs Hart Greene of Mitchell 5 Dako Velma a Douglas High School graduate Queen Douglas attended Storer College Har ts Ferry WV and Cortez rs business school in Wash DC Greene a former U S Army World War II captain attended Howard and Columbia Universities He enjoys modern home designing and writing

William Lewis Velma N. Lewis Washington Mozesz G. Greene Hart Greene Mitchell Miss Lewis Douglas High School Miss Douglas Storer College Hart’s Ferry W. Va Cortez Rs Business School Wash. D Wash. D., Miss. Lewis Is Very Active In Church and Social Affairs. .Mr. Green U. S. Army Howard & Columbia Universities

Cuban Senator Jose Mantel Aleman Dies in Havana

Havana reports the death of Jose Mantel Aleman a 46 year old senator and multimillionaire a leading figure in Cuban politics from cancer in the capital city today.

Havana Cuba Jose Mantel Aleman

Virginia Iron Coal and Coke Company 1949 earnings per share

The Virginia Iron Coal and Coke Company reports earnings of 253 698 dollars for 1949 resulting in 1 23 dollars per share.

Roanoke Virginia Iron Coal and Coke Company

Inscription On Washington Tomb At Mount Vernon

The tomb of General George Washington at Mount Vernon is a plain brick structure. Above the arched gateway a slab reads Within this inclosure rests the remains of General George Washington. A scriptural verse on the back wall quotes I am the resurrection and the life from St John XI.

George Washington Genes Washington Mt. Vernon

The Star Reaches More Than 30 000 Readers Daily

The Star reports readership surpassing thirty thousand daily, signaling strong engagement across its distribution area. Officials credit multiplatform distribution and local advertising pull for sustained growth.

the Star

Mrs Racey Dies At Daughter's Home

Mrs Racey dies at her daughter Borden's home 918 W Piccadilly St after a stroke last Monday. Born September 22 1969 in Harrisville Va she was the daughter of the late Robert R and Willis Santmyers and a Grace Lutheran member. Survivors include six children two stepsons a sister three brothers numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services are set Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the home with Rev William E Eisenberg. Interment Mt Hebron Cemetery. Remains to be moved to 315 W Piccadilly St Monday morning.

Bessie Brannon Borden W. Piccadilly St Racey Harris Ville Robert R Willis Santmyers Gracé Lutheran Chiréh Losing Racey Indian Head Borden Winchester Nelson Racey Strasburg Nellie Jackson Melvin Racey Woodstock Clayton Racey Morrovia John B. Racey Star Tannery Asa Racey Mountain Falls George Hidon Mt. Jackson Kinson

John A Murphy Dies in Veterans Hospital New York City

John Austin Murphy died yesterday in Veterans Hospital New York City. He was son of Mr and Mrs Howard A Murphy of Lockport New York. The family had recently returned from Winchester where Murphy served as architect's representative on a sewage treatment plant project. Funeral services will be held Monday at Good Shepherd General Theological Seminary in New York City with interment at 10 a.m. March 27 in Williamsville New York.

Lord Veterans Hospital New York City John Austin Murphy Howard A. Murphy Lockport N. Y Murphys New York E Winchester Murphy Good Shepherd General Theological Seminary Williamsville

Easter Bunny Draws 600 Kids to Berryville Store Opening

About 600 children packed Penney's this morning to meet the Easter Bunny and receive free jelly beans and balloons. Local officials escorted the Bunny through city streets to the store as the pre Easter sale opened, with staff names and helpers listed among the crowd.

Penney’s Berryville Portra Ylot Pr Ave Shirley Adams Liberty Ave al Carter Daniel B. Kahle

Historical Society Holds Meeting in Winchester Frederick County

Clarke County Historical Society projects discussed include preserving George Washington's Office site and cataloguing documents with University of Virginia help. Committees plan local legends, social lore, and a memorial publication for historian Richard Griffith. Ben Belchie presided. next meeting set for June.

Eee Eesith Clarke County Historical Society W. W. Glass Paneer Wendy Reags George Washington Erle G. Boully Lucy Kurtz Lewis N. Bai«ton Alderman University of Viteimia L. M. Allen McKay-Smith B. P. Browning Winchester Winchester-Frederick County Coil Old Court House Ben Belchie

Stassen links Stalin election photo to Kremlin fakery

Harold B. Stassen told a Young Republicans group that a Kremlin produced Stalin election photo was fake and that Stalin would have voted if alive. He noted a 10 year gap in the image and recalled his Russia visit. Americans meanwhile added over six billion to savings in 1949, a record. In San Jose California Joseph Mdtsa sought divorce, saying his wife routed him between parlor kitchen and porch, ending with the judge granting the divorce to Gendusa.

Léziéa Harold B. Stassen Joseph Stalin Joseph Mdtsa Tce San Jose California Angelina Joseph Olan Gendusa

Early U S Presidents on Disclosure of Documents

The text recalls Washington in 1796 rejecting congressional access to ministerial instructions and Monroe in 1825 denying the House requests for Navy conduct documents in the Pacific, citing potential unjust criticism of individuals.

George Washington House of Representatives U. S Great Britain House Monroe U. S. Navy Pacific

Community Society Expands Greetings and Membership Drive

Members decided that night to greet attendees and issued invitations to anyone interested in joining the Society. They urged dollar membership cooperation from all citizens to support the Boams project and community protection efforts led by Mr Belchic.

Belchic

Hospital Patients and Local Names Listed

Fragmented OCR lists patients and residents including Gen W Walloen, L Petter, Alvie Keise, Harnesy, Gurpanas, Ana Shapia, Fiema Chopin, Mrs Ashby, Virgil Rextode, Claude B. Ritenour, Lester Writer. Mentions of Berryville and Southwerk appear among scattered entries.

Patie W. Walloen L. Petter Ors Alvie Keise Harnesy Gurgan Rand Joanoseph Gurpanas Ana Shapia Fiema Chopin Southwerk Ashby Brill Stay Tan- Oe Virgil Rextode Berryville Claude B. Ritenour Wat Lester RB Strasburg

Injured at Work Woman Admitted to Winchester Memorial Hospital

A report states Lester Br. Wylmer of Strasbir was admitted to Winchester Memorial Hospital yesterday after work related injuries. The source text remains unclear on details of the incident or the employer involved.

Lester BR. Wylmer Strasbir Winichester Memorial Hospital Merie Rose Reyal

Police Court Cases Heard by Judge John Rice

Walter siege at 534 Highland Ave charged with drunkenness. Robert Réardon of Winchester charged with drunkenness. Joseph McCormick Jr of 360 Na her Ave charged with no operator's license. Damages or fines listed as 14.25 and 10.25 respectively.

John Rice Walter Siege Highland Ave Robert Réardon Winchester Joseph McCormick, Jr Naher Ave

Frederick County Realty and Farm Auction Notices

April sale listings from Frederick County include real estate at multiple courthouse locales, farm machinery, livestock, dairy cattle, and household goods. Auctions feature H K Benham, J Fred Larrick, Jos T Jenkins, Chas M Lupton estate, D W Maury estate, Geo Helste y Farm Grimes VA, and Carlton F Dyke with varying times from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dates span April 1 through April 12 with locations across Frederick County and nearby areas.

H. K. Benham J. Fred Larrick Frederick County Jos T. Jenkins Frederick County Court House Stephenson Chas. M. Lupton Prederick County Court House Kernstown D. W Geo Helstey Grimes Fred Larrick Prederick Court House Stephensson Carlton F. Dyke Wincerie Greenspring

Corfigress Probes Perversion Reports Urged by Hoffman

Representative Hoffman requests a Congressional inquiry into perversion reports and related allegations. The press item notes calls for investigation by a five member committee and cites concerns over media handling and official responses.

Pannett Services Held Yesterday for Edith Pannett

Funeral services for Mrs. Edith Pannett were conducted yesterday at 2 PM from the Jones Funeral Home. Burial followed at the local cemetery with pallbearers including Mitchell, Boyd, and others.

Edith Pannett Jones Funeral Flickinger Mas Mitchell Fea Robert Richard Boyd

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Order of the Golden Rule Bible Class Velma Lewis Mozes Greene John A. Murphy Winchester Armory Ineie C. . Brumback & Sons International Harvester Grandpa Jones Harriett Gatti Historical Society Tee Barr Horne Aan Bank Board Bryant & CO Cee Hoffman R-1 Corfigress Les Nolies Spa Ofpendable Lumber Glaize Neuwet Archibald Palmer Chapman Chapman Motor CO W. Boscawen St Motorola B. F. Goodrich S. Loudoun St. Photie Sheriff's Sale Farmers & Merchants National Bank Lewis R. Carpenter Viola Carpenter County Court House Robert L. Dehaven Coleman Dunn W. Jacob Hottle John Ritter Court House Studebaker D. W. Mauzy Mauzy Farm Greenwood Ford Car Ladies Aid Greenwood Church Charles Clowser Admr Renner the Food Center N. Loudoun St Heatwole Motor Co N. Braddock St Northern Virginia Power Company REES A. F. Rees, Inc Virginia Hardwood Sales Company, Inc Frederick Virginia Plumly Lumber Company Virgini Orange Kentucky Hardwood G. G. Baker Daily Crossword Horse DOW Armad City H Perforn Braz Province of Eire
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