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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1947

Page

2

Winchester Council Faces Tax and Sanitation Debates

Council discussed allocating 25 percent of park gross to the contingent fund for Judge May travel expenses during service in Winchester court. They approved bond expenses, new water and sewer equipment funds, and trading in old gear. Debate arose on septic tanks and sewer work for Henry Bros properties, with a sanitary committee referral.

May Winchester Peceration Court Glaize Ealy Jaize Coun- SA Deen Reece Bo Tedaxh Tennessee Avenue J. H. Henry Ro- Lambden Avenue Montague Avenue Henry Bros Baker Henry C. R. Anderson Finance and Water and Sewer Committees Sanitary Committee

Mexican Leaders Laud Truman Visit as Bonds Grow

The Mexican president received a gold medal for patriotic merit and praised the United States for a shared will to democracy. He said Truman’s visit signals a new era of friendship and cooperation between Mexico and the United States, reflected in national demonstrations and mutual respect.

Mexico United States President Truman

Oklahoma Wife Reaffirms Love and Plans To Support Ex

Irene Tucker says she did not know of any hostility between Scott and Anglin. She intends to go to Oklahoma City to stand by Scott and has never wanted the divorce. The three met last Saturday and parted on friendly terms after a property settlement discussion. The following day Anglin and Scott traveled to Oklahoma City together. The Legislature prepares to close its four month session with noon adjournment possible.

Irene Tucker Oklahoma City Admt

May 9 10 Estate sales list for Winchester Berryville area

Estate sale notices list items and dates for Jos E Bell Grimm Boxwell Wingfield Price Bruce Lineberg and others. Includes locations near Berryville Winchester Stephens City Front Royal Road and Boone Road with livestock antiques furniture and machinery to be sold at specified times.

Jos. E. Bell Berryville Boone Road O’neal Court House Winchester Grand View Stephens City Grimm Louis H. Grimm Loudoun St R. Boxwell Out Front Royal Road James Wingfield National Ave Dick Price Winchester Highway Bruce Lineberg W. Va. Ave

Truman Course Is Predicted By Carroll Reece

Republican National Chairman Carroll Reece said President Truman’s anticipated vetoes of GOP tax and labor bills would amount to an open declaration that he seeks radical support in 1948. Writing in the Republican News he warned the White House showdown nears as Senate action on tax relief spending cuts and labor rules approaches.

Washington Republican National Carroll Reece Truman Republican News National Committee Reece White House Senate Congress

Political shifts hinge on Wallace and Pepper support

The piece notes the president cannot win without backing from the Wallace and Pepper camps and others of that complexion. It argues the administration can no longer claim rightward moves while actually veering left.

Wallaces Peppers

Ladies Evening Star Bowlers Banquet Set for May 20

The Ladies Evening Star Bowling League and the Men's B League announce their annual banquet on Tuesday May 20 at 6 30 p m at Kenilworth the former Harry K Thaw property now operated by John Tokes. Members have tickets via team captains and guest tickets at Health Center Bowling Alley before May 13 for 2 dollars each. Co F Schenk will be toastmaster.

Ladies Evening Star Bowling League Kenilworth Harry K. Thaw John Tokes Health Center Co. F. Schenk

Senators wrestle over labor amendments and union funds

The Senate debates amendments on union health funds and involuntary dues. Taft withdraws injunctions against employer actions. Ives and Morse lead the successful anti bargaining curb fight. Maryland Virginia West Virginia senators vote along party lines with Byrd Robertson Tydings OConor in support or opposition.

Senate Taft Ives Morse Ore Maryland Virginia West Virginia

Bickers Dies Suddenly in Charlottesville

Word reached Winchester today that C. L. Bickers died suddenly last night at Unity Hospital Charlottesville. He is survived by his son M. B. Bickers and four grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were not known this morning.

C. L. Bickers Charlottesville Winchester Unity Hospital M. B. Bickers Gene Richmond

Model airplane show and civic talks at Winchester council event

Sunday interest may form a similar club as part of the Exchange club projects. The airplane show starts about 1 p m with air races around 4 20 p m. Bus service to the airport begins at noon. Dr W P McGuire, guest speaker, discussed city sanitation efforts introduced by Councilman John M Steck.

Exchange Club W. P. McGuire Winchester Council John M. Steck McGuire

Stonewall District Baseball Meeting At White Hall

Jesse B. Lewis announced a Stonewall District Softball Association meeting at White Hall Grange Hall on Saturday at 7 30 p m. Plans will reorganize the league with Rev Leslie Shirley visiting and expected to attend to help set up the coming season.

Jesse B. Lewis Stonewall White Hall Grange Hall Leslie ©. Shirley

Clarke Advisory Council Hears Paul Mullinix

The Clarke Advisory Council met Tuesday night at the Southern Cafe to hear Paul Mullinix of the Southern States Co operative of Baltimore and discuss the local Southern States Agency Ramsburg's Store. Oscar Carr chaired the supper meeting and individuals present included Clifton Price Irvine Price W M Gaunt G W Polhamus D O Stull Fred Jones Henry Davis Trip Hardesty Oscar Carr J W Olcott Oscar Ramsburg and Walter Wisecarver Sr. At the close, three teams were drawn for first place with G W Costello and Fred Jones each winning 15 baby chicks and 25 lbs of feed.

Ullinix Southern States Cooperative of Baltimore Southern States Agency Ramsburge’s Southern Cafe Oscar Carr Oscar Ramsburg Ramsburg Clifton Price Irvine Price W. M. Gaunt G. W. Polhamus D. O. Stull Fred Jones Henry Davis Trip Hardesty J. W. Olcott Walter Wisecarver Tas Lees G. W. Costello

Answers to the Daily Quiz Listed as Correct Solutions

The note presents the correct answers to the daily quiz questions printed on. It serves as a solution key summarizing which responses were deemed correct for each prompt in the publication.

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C. P. McVicar A. T. Hawthorne National Fruit Repub Hc Oil Refining Company Boscawen Amherst Boyd Headley Sebert Smith Lee Grant Rileys Real Estate John W. Besenberger & Co Winchester, Va Pittsburgh John W. Rosenberger Braddock McCormick - Deering Oklahoma GOP Ladies Evening Star Emma A. Grimm S. Loudoun Street R. P. Duvall L. H. Grimm C. H. Grimm White Hall Clarke Advisory Council Paul Mullinix Nuroof America Bro N. Cameron St Shenandoah Dan Cox the Plains, Virginia Checkerboard Checkerboard Feed Store Tata Beer Port Pitt Brewing Company Pittsburgh, PA
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