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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1950

Page

2

Legion Behind Church Move Seeks Unity with Churches

The American Legion pledges support to a nationwide church drive urging weekly services to bolster faith during the atomic age. Commander Roy Wickes notes local units join Winchester and Frederick County churches, with Rev. Wright of Braddock Methodist urging teamwork between Legion and churches to deepen religious life nationwide.

Aear Boaver Amert Robert Roy Wickes Iff Era Winchester Frederick County America American Legion Will Archer Wright Braddock &Methodist Arch Winchester Ministerial Assn. Y

Riddles and Answers From Page Four Quiz Key

Reader quiz solutions listed include Minnesota piano answer Hamlet and capital facts. Items mention states Kentucky New Jersey and territory history with Indiana and Ukraine.

Minnesota Hamlet Kentucky New Jersey Ukraine Russia Berne

Local Sales Directory Listings Render Regional Auctions

A sequence of upcoming auctions and estate sales listed with dates times and locations around Winchester Berryville and surrounding counties. Items include livestock machinery personal property antiques real estate and household goods with specific estates trustees and court house fronts referenced.

Harvey Hawkins Winchester E. J. Wser G. G. Baker Shenandoah River Berryville Lucy Scothorn Goodsphens City

Tevault Charles L dies at residence

Charles Lester Tevault aged 54 died suddenly of a heart attack at his home on Middle Road west of Stephens City He worked for the M J Grover Lime Company Born March 13 1896 in Frederick County he was the son of the late Samuel L Tevault and Margaret Himelright Tevault Surviving are his wife Florence Cooley Tevault three children Charles E Tevault James Allen Tevault Reba Virginia Tevault a granddaughter Sheila Anne Tevault and siblings William Tevault Oliver Tevault Mrs Della Strickler Mrs John White Mrs Georgia Ziler and Mrs C L Brown Services at 2 pm Sunday at the Strasburg funeral home Interment Green Hill Cemetery Stephens City

Charles Lester Tevault Middle Road Stephens City M. J. Grover Lime Company Frederick County Samuel L Margaret Himelright Tevault Florence Cooley Tevault Charles E. Tevault White Post James Allen Tevault Reba Virginia Teva

Robert Putman, 58, Millwood Pike Resident

Robert Clayton Putman 58 of Millwood Pike died at his home yesterday at 9 45 am after a six year illness born August 30 1892 in Sussex son of the late Mr and Mrs Robert Putman of Middletown a retired farmer survived by widow Mrs Willis Riley Putman three children Helen and Nellie M Putman both at home and Mrs Hazel Golightly of Millwood Pike a sister Mrs Albert Smith a Pentecostal Church member funeral services will be held 2 pm tomorrow at Omps Funeral Home with Rev Ervin Stonecifer officiating burial in Ninevah Cemetery

Robert Clayton Putman Millwood Pike Sussex Robert Putman Middletown Willis Riley Putman Helen Nellie M. Putman Hazel Golightly Albert Smith Pentecostal Church Omps Funeral Home Ervin Stonesifer Ninevah Cemetery

New Streamlined Street Car Collision Sparks Tanker Fire

A southbound CTA street car on State Street swung into a switch back and collided with a gasoline truck after a flooded underpass forced re routing. Gasoline sprayed the car as flames quickly spread causing multiple explosions and a near sightline heat blaze. Witnesses recalled a tavern window shattering from the heat.

State Street 64Th Street CTA Peter Simadis

Tri partite Pact Aims to Halt Middle East Arms Race

State Department officials called the American British French pact a barrier to an arms race between Israel and Arab states. The three powers pledged to curb aggression by Jews or Arabs and to act against threats, aiming for stability in a strategically vital region. The agreement follows London talks among Acheson Bevin and Schuman to align arms policy and reduce U S Britain conflict over arms sales.

Washington State Department Israel North Atlantic Russia Middle East London Acheson Bevin Schuman United States Britain

Egyptian Princess Weds Commoner Amid Royal Tensions

Dark-eyed Princess Fathia, 19, wed 31-year-old Riad Ghali in San Francisco under Cairo’s shadow as King Farouk denounced the union from Egypt. The ceremony followed Moslem rites with a chrysanthemum of scrutiny, and the Queen Mother Nazli appeared somber as the couple exchanged vows. The missionary praised love over titles as Farouk’s stance loomed large.

San Francisco Fathia Egypt Farouk Riad Ghali Cairo U.S Immigration Service Nazli Ghali Bashir Ahmad Minto

Fire Code Word Planned for Berryville Fire Calls

Berryville reports a plan by the John H Enders Fire Company and the Berryville exchange of the C and P Telephone Company to issue monthly code words to five fire company members. Operators will refuse to reveal fire locations to callers lacking the code. The aim is to reduce flood of phone queries during emergencies and prevent line blockage.

Berryville John H. Enders Fire Company Berryville Exchange C. and P. Telephone Company

Memorial Day Rites Slated in Berryville

Memorial Day services for Clarke County veterans will be held at Green Hill Cemetery at 3 p m Sunday. Lloyd Williams Post American Legion Clarke County Memorial Post V F W and the 29th Reconnaissance Company National Guard sponsor. Members meet at the Community Building at 2 p m to march to the cemetery. The Rev Percy D White pastor Berryville Methodist Church will deliver the address introduced by Commander John L Enders. The Rev J Clyde Mohler of Berryville Presbyterian Church opens with prayer and songs America and America The Beautiful. Taps by L J Luby.

Berryville Clarke County Green Hill Cemetery Lloyd Williams Post American Legion Clarke County Memorial Post 29Th Reconnaissance Company National Guard Percy D. White Berryville Methodist Church

Bible Instructor to Speak Sunday in Middletown

Miss Jean Baker, Bible instructor in Frederick County public schools, will lecture at Grace Methodist Church Middletown at 11 a.m. Sunday during the regular fourth Sunday lay service. Miss Sarah Wilson says she will not return next year due to her mother's ill health and her move to North Carolina.

Middletown Jean Baker Frederick County Grace Methodist Church Sarah Wilson

Sugar Fat Tests Show Odd Results

In Madison Wisconsin Dr E B Hart at the University of Wisconsin found that removing butterfat and using vegetable fat in milk hindered animal growth. Replacing the sugar with sucrose or dextrose while keeping vegetable fat restored growth to levels seen with unaltered milk. Dextrose comes from bread potatoes and proteins.

Madison Wis E. B. Hart University of Wisconsin

Navy Officer Robs Ship's Safe Allegations of Theft and Flight

Boaz a Navy officer and Pearl Rosemary Carter were arrested by FBI and naval intelligence after a spree that included gambling in Reno and Las Vegas, buying champagne for a house, and a Los Angeles return. Boaz confessed to theft, said he planned to surrender but feared losing his citizenship, and later took a labor job in Pomona to quit drinking. He hopes for federal prison as relief from years of mental strain.

Boaz Reno Las Vegas Miss Carter Los Angeles FBI Carson City Salt Lake City Santa Anita Pomona

Norton Nominated To Reserve Board

President Truman named Edward Lee Norton of Birmingham Alabama to the Federal Reserve Board for a 14 year term. Norton is an investment banker and radio station owner and would replace Ernest G Draper who will retire after his term expired January 31 and who has stayed on pending a successor.

Washington Truman Edward Lee Norton Birmingham Ala Federal Reserve Board Norton Senate Ernest G. Draper Draper

Boyce Man Dies At VA Hospital Funeral Sunday

Jackson Willis of Boyce died at Newton Baker Hospital yesterday. Born in Berryville on October 28, 1894, he was a World War I veteran and former Rosemont Orchards employee for five years. Survived by Rosa Ball Willis, Catherine Walker, Andrew Willis, a step-daughter Sarah Tigney, and Sgt. Richard Jackson. Funeral at 2 p.m. Sunday at Guildfield Church Millwood with Rev. Lawrence Ford. burial in Little Chapel Clarke County.

Jackson Willis Boyce Newton Baker Hospital Berryville Andrew Bertha Walker Willis Rosemont Orchards Rosa Ball Willis Catherine Walker Petersburg W. Va Andrew Willis Pittsburgh Sarah Tigney Richard Jackson Japan Guildfield Millwood Lawrence Ford Front Royal Little Chapel Clarke County

Four Power Supervision and German Governance Clause

The text outlines oversight requiring four-power approval for foreign acquisitions and a commission to supervise, ensuring German government functions effectively under German law. It emphasizes four-power supervision to regulate foreign interests and maintain sovereignty.

County topography shapes proposed schools plan

The discussion on school proposals notes rugged mountain terrain and narrow roads in the county. It highlights the high costs of building maintaining and operating the suggested schools and the State Department of Education recommendations. The resolution was adopted without a dissent.

State Department of Education

Michigan Seceded From Indiana Territory in 1805

Historical note records Michigan breaking away from Indiana Territory during 1805, marking a territorial realignment in early 19th century United States. The move set the stage for Michigan's later statehood and regional governance changes.

Michigan Indiana Territory

School honors: Luttrell and McIlwee valedictorian salutatorian

Gainsboro Luttrell and Betty McIllwee named valedictorian and salutatorian. Bruce Whitacre is valedictorian and Wilda Jean Adams is salutatorian. Special music will be provided by the Glee Club.

Luttrell Betty MclIlwee Bruce Whitacre Wilda Jean Adams Glee Club

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