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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1948
Page
13
Maggie Padgett dies at 74 after long illness
Maggie L. Padgett, 74, died at 6 p.m. yesterday at her home in Frederick county after a 15 month illness. She was a daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Carpenter Padgett and a member of the Methodist church near Nain. She was the last survivor of her immediate family. The remains will rest at Jones funeral home pending funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie L. Padgett
S. Kent St
Frederick County
Thomas and
Mary Carpenter Padgett
Nain
Jones Funeral Home
Stuart Edmonds Dies in Maryland
Stuart H. Edmonds a retired architect with offices in this city died at 11 20 am at his home Head O Bay farm Clements Md in ill health. He designed private homes on Stewart and Washington Streets several public buildings including the Commercial and Savings Bank and the Jack Hotel and did work on Handley school. He leaves a widow the former Miss Wood Garner of Maryland two sons Stuart Gainer Edmonds of Winchester and Charles Sidney Edmonds of Clements and a brother Howard Edmonds of Cambridge Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart H. Edmonds
Maryland
Stuart Gainer Edmonds
Winchester
Charles Sidney Edmonds
Clements
Howard Edmonds
Cambridge
Mass
How Long Stradivarius Took to Make a Violin
Stradivarius reportedly spent three years on his first violin which bears his signature and later could complete an instrument in about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stradivarius
Tuck Says Lines In State Govmt Sharply Defined
CHARLOTTESVILLE May 13 Gov Tuck asserts the division between executive and legislative powers is sharply defined He notes accusations of undue influence during the recent session and says he is leaving office with all major appointments filled He praises the General Assembly for merit in his proposals and cooperative approach to state needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottesville
Tuck
University of Virginia Law School
General Assembly
Legislative
House Debates Communism and Civil Liberties
The House Un American Activities Committee argues the American Communist Party is part of a global plot led by the Russian party and could seize power. The panel says restricting the party is to prevent a potential dictatorship, while urging constitutional caution on civil liberties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munist Party
House
UN American Activities Committee
American Communist Party
Communist Party
Euurope
Russia
Truman Says Note Exchange Hasn’t Aided Peace
President Truman said the note exchange with Russia has not yet increased hope for peace. He urged action over talks and noted he would meet Soviet Premier Stalin in Washington if invited. The mood hinges on a fundamental shift in Soviet foreign policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Washington
Pres‘dent
Russia
Marshalls
Marshall
United Nations
Stalin
United States
United Nations Eyes End to Global Conflicts for World Peace
The United Nations pursues coordinated actions toward a lasting global peace. Diplomats push for ceasefires, humanitarian access, and multilateral cooperation to reduce violence and secure stability worldwide.
Viscose Board Considers Biological Studies On Aquatic Life
Board chairman EF Blackburn Moore of Berryville said the viscose board may amend or extend a special order to require biological studies of aquatic life damage and to file quarterly reports with the water control board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Control Board
EF. Blackburn Moore
Berryville
Long distance labor talks end with push for nationwide strike
The union seeks 30 cents an hour raise a shorter work week and bigger pensions as workers average 1.21 dollars an hour. Moran and his bargaining committee plan immediate travel to Boston to confer with CTO President Philip Murray during the steelworkers convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moran
Bostor
CTO
Philip Murray
Cora W. Tokes Dies at Opequon
Cora Washington Tokes died at 7 p m yesterday at her Opequon residence. She was born at Stephens City to Edward and Sarah Washington. Survived by husband Charles Tokes of Crequot two sons John at home and Charles Jr of Washington. three daughters Violet Harris Hester Harris of Winchester Susan Walker of Opequon. three sisters Mrs Fannie Robinson Montclair N J Mrs Matinields
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Washington Tokes
Charles Tokes
Opequon
Edward and
Sarah Washington
Stephens City
Crequot
John Tokes
Charles Tokes Jr
Washington
Violet Harris
Hester Harris
Winchester
Susan Walker
Fannie Robinson
Montclair
N. J
Mati« Snields
Family of Washingtons Listed in Stephens City Obituary
Mrs Anna Lee Wonzer of Stephens City and four brothers are named, including Beverly and Charles Washington of Jersey City, Clifford Washington of Stephens City, and Robert Washington of Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Lee Wonzer
Srephens City
Beverly and
Charles Washing
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the Food Center
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Swift's
Chuck Roast
Sunkist
Prunes
Hamburger
Libby
Molden Electric Co., Inc
S. Loudounst
Try Duquesne
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Duquesne
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Progressive Food
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R. G. Hengeveld
VEAL
Ejuice
Stokely
Tiny Tim
Kingans
Carton
Cubele
York River
Blackeye
Rinso
Crisco
Progressive Food Stores
Bailey Brothers
Bailey’s Market Buyer’s Cash Grocery
Brown’s Meat Met
Cash & Carry
Fairplay Market
Progressive
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Ramsburg’s
Cora W. Tokes
Ada
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