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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1951

Page

3

Virginia apples lag as grading and marketing hurt sales

Brinkley cites market bias toward Washington and New York fruit, plus poor grading and mixed baskets in Virginia. He urges uniform grading and better selling methods to restore Virginia's apple prominence, noting chain stores prefer uniformly graded, neatly packed fruit even if from outside.

Brinkley Virginia Sussex County Washington State Washington New York

Chamber Urges Labor to Drop Its Union Label

Washington report on the U S Chamber of Commerce policy committee urging organized labor to remove union affiliations when serving in defense mobilization roles. The AFL CIO ULPC backed move follows its own vote ending a two month boycott of defense agencies and aims to have labor and business reps present as government officials for all the people.

Washington U. S. Chamber of Commerce Chamber United Labor Policy Committee ULPC UPLC AFL CIO USPC White House Management and Labor

Agricultural Dept. Egg and live poultry prices in Winchester area

U S Grade A Extra Large eggs 50c per dozen. Grade A Large 47c. Grade C listed. Cracks and checks 20c. Peewees 14c. Live poultry prices for No 1 fowl and broilers vary by weight and breed in Winchester area. Breeder hens and toms priced 28c to 38c per lb for various classes. Old guineas also listed with price unclear.

Frederick County Farm Bureau U. S U.S Steed Stags Rock Csacce Bae Rock

Local Market Prices Listed for Flour Corn Meal and Grains

Daily local market roundup shows flour prices for white corn meal 5 lb at 39 cents yellow corn meal 5 lb 38 cents 10 lb 64 cents 25 lb 1.44 including grain FOB Mill wheat under 14 percent moisture 2.25 per bushel No 2 yellow corn 1.90 butter and butterfat prices listed with egg mash 4.90 per 20 percent. Feeds at retail cracked corn 100 lb 4.25 mixed feed 100 lb 4.10.

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Death of Dr William C Babcock Former Market Street Pastor

Word arrived of the death yesterday of Dr William C Babcock 91 of Baltimore Maryland. He once served as pastor of Market Street Methodist Church and belonged to Knights of Pythias Lodge No 65.

William C. Babcock Baltimore, Md

Wedemeyer Warns on Korea as Soviet Withdrawal Likely

Wedemeyer warned that the United States must ensure permanent military neutralization of Korea and deny it as a Soviet base. He predicted the Soviet occupation forces would withdraw once North Korean forces were strong enough to carry out Soviet objectives without Soviet troops present. He noted a strong strategic US interest in a neutralized Korea and referenced prior China reports.

Wedemeyer China United States Korea Soviet Union U. S

U S Aims to Bolster Korea Defense and Interim Occupation

The speaker urged extensive guarantees for Korean independence and safety, called for military aid and supplies to South Korea, and proposed an American led Korean scout force to replace the constabulary. He also supported continued interim occupation by U S Army forces in Korea.

South Korea United States Army Korea

Reds press in Korea as Allied onslaught squeezes Seoul

After dramatic shelling and air attacks around Seoul the UN reports fierce fighting in the hills north of the city. Allied air forces log 1277 sorties setting a new record while Red forces mass for a potential May Day strike. Casualties rise toward seventy five thousand.

Seoul Inchon U. N

Welfare Officials At State Meeting In Roanoke

Mrs Anna Hill Vetters and Miss Earline Norwood of the Winchester Welfare Department along with Miss Nancy Waid and Julian Adkins of Frederick County attend a two day social workers institute ahead of the 50th annual Virginia Conference of Social Work opening at Hotel Roanoke. The first general session begins at 8 p.m. with Frank Bane of Chicago, executive director of the Council of State Governments, speaking on The Changing Family in America.

Anna Hill Vetters Earline Norwood Winchester Welfare Department Nancy Waid Julian Adkins Frederick County Welfare Department Institute of Social Workers Virginia Hotel Roanoke Frank Bane Chicago Council of State Governments America

This Is Festival Week Winchester Looks Best

Festival week highlights Winchester events and preparations as residents gear up for community celebrations. Local organizers urge volunteers, vendors, and visitors to participate, with city projects and parade planning advancing this season.

Winchester

Christianeers to Sing Sunday in Berryville and Boyce

The Christianeers of Baltimore Maryland perform at Johnson Williams High School Berryville Sunday at 3 PM and at Zion Baptist Church Boyce at 8 PM. Mrs L P Morgan sponsors the event.

The Christianeers Baltimore, Md Johnson Williams High Berryville Zion Baptist Church Boyce

Hadacol's Patient Praises Sleep and Appetite Gains

A 26 year old woman reports a year of Hadacol use improving sleep, digestion, and nerves, while restoring appetite and weight. She credits Hadacol with stabilizing her health, saying she can eat anything and sleep well. Mrs Lula Nelsons of 1702 63rd Park endorses the product.

Lula Nelsons

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