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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1946
Page
2
Winchester Brown Bombers win 6 to 0 over Warrenton as J D Warren lob passes to Dinky Myers for the only score in the fourth period. Warrenton defense holds, no breaches inside the 30, next game scheduled in Winchester December 8 against a Washington DC team.
Chicago November 29 grains opened slightly lower as traders feared further cash price declines. Wheat showed mixed moves with March at 2.06 1 2, corn declined to 1.31 7 8, oats down to 81 3 8. early bids listed for December and March contracts.
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William F Russell Jr of Stephenson drove a 1935 Ford truck into a 1937 Ford coupe driven by Lewis M Fletcher RFD 2 Winchester. William G Slonaker Jr and Mable McKay were treated at Winchester Memorial Hospital for leg fracture shock and shock respectively. Fletcher escaped with minor injuries. Russell fined $10 and costs for reckless driving.
I N Painter 79 died yesterday at 1 30 am at the home of his daughter Mrs Wilbur Ritter in Canterbury after a six week illness. Born October 10 1867 in Page County he was son of Norah and Susanna Painter. Survived by daughters Mrs Charles Layman Mrs Ira Ritter Mrs Wilbur Ritter all of Canterbury and son Earl Painter Colorado Springs. Funeral Sunday at 1 30 pm family and friends meet Ritter home then to Friendship United Brethren Church Double Churches Frederick County for 2 pm service. Burial Green Hill Cemetery Stephens City.
The Woodmen Odd Fellows and Rebekahs announce a joint annual Thanksgiving service on Sunday evening December 1 at Loudoun Presbyterian Church starting 7 30. Dr Ronald Wilson will deliver the sermon. The trio will assemble at the Odd Fellows Hall at 7 p m to march together to the church. All members and friends are invited.
In World War I the YMCA mobilized 25,926 special workers, with about half serving overseas, contributing to military and civilian relief efforts during the conflict.
Baltimore market update shows steady conditions with liberal supplies and light demand. Apple and fruit prices listed including USSI and various varieties, plus eggs, butter, poultry, and turkeys. Livestock quotations show cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep with moderate activity and ranges for typical items.
Mrs Bessie T Grim 60 wife of Samuel Botelar Grim died yesterday noon at 502 North street from a cerebral hemorrhage. Born May 13 1886 in Warren county she was a daughter of the late Marshal H and Valina Johnson Trenary. Survived by husband four brothers a nephew and two sisters. Funeral tomorrow at 2 30 PM from 502 North street led by Rev W O Talbert and Rev Dr T J Hawkins with pallbearers listed.
Among 33 million Black Americans in the United States about 300000 profess the Roman Catholic faith according to census or survey data. The figure highlights minority religious affiliation within a large demographic group.
New York markets drifted in a cloudy session as buyers waited on coal crisis news. Small advances barely rose while tax selling and holiday sluggishness limited gains, though dividends continued to support the market.
Isaiah Foreman Baltimore 67 of Baltimore Md died Wednesday from injuries after being struck by a car. He was born in Frederick county and lived in Cumberland and Baltimore. Survived by widow and two sisters Jesse Foreman and Maggie Knipper. Funeral tomorrow at 11 in Baltimore, burial in Washington DC.
Royal W. Jackson of Quincy Illinois was struck by a car and instantly killed in Orlando Florida where he had gone to visit his mother. The news reached Mrs Leatherman who was recovering from a broken shoulder and could not attend the funeral this afternoon.
A 5 man circuit court jury upheld a reckless driving conviction against Elmer Oates of Gore Virginia. Foreman A W Wright and members H D Warren Guy DeHaven Henry Dorman and Hiram Catlett served. Oates was fined 50 dollars plus costs and represented by James P Reardon.
The Clarke County Farmers Co-Op plant south of Berryville hosts an open inspection on Saturday November 30 from 10 a m to 3 p m. Clarence Grubbs serves as manager and the facility offers complete locker service including killing and preparation of animals for storage.
Dutch army rejects Indonesian claim of widespread fighting in Java while Hague readies independence pact. The November 12 agreement envisages a United States of Indonesia and a Dutch Indonesian Union by 1949 to govern foreign relations, defense, and finance.
Federal Judge T Alan Goldsborough denied John L Lewis's motion to dismiss and ordered him to stand trial for contempt for defying a court injunction aimed at halting the soft coal strike. The judge affirmed the authority to enjoin a walkout and rejected Lewis's attempt to show no such operation existed.
The court wrestled with whether Lewis pleaded guilty to contempt as defense lawyer Townsend disputed. Judge overruled the motion to discharge before a five minute recess. Government counsel Sennett prepared to present first witness Navy Captain N H Collisson as dispute over the Smith Connally Act continued.
Assistant Attorney General John F. Sennett stated readiness to pursue both civil and criminal contempt actions. John L. Lewis appeared at federal court fifteen minutes early to learn if he must answer a contempt citation tied to the soft coal strike. The United Mine Workers president appeared refreshed after a Thanksgiving Day in seclusion.
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