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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1950

Page

2

Mrs. Bertha Mache Mitchell Dies in Capon Bridge

Mrs Bertha Mache Mitchell widow of Adam Mitchell died in Capon Bridge West Virginia after illness. She had been treated at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services set for tomorrow at 1 PM at Chier Giffin Funeral Home Bridge with Rev S J Goode of Winchester presiding. Interment in Fairview Lutheran Cemetery Timber.

Capon Bridge W. Va Bertha Mache Adam Mitchell Winchester Memorial Hospital Jefferson Sally Leith Giffin Bridge S. J Goode Winchester Fairview Lutheran Cemetery Timber

F. T. Keiter Dies at 93 in Capon Bridge West Virginia

F T Keiter 93 died yesterday afternoon at his Capon Bridge home Born July 12 1857 in Bloomery He is survived by two sons Clark and Lee daughters Grace Hartiger ie Boyd Dolly Wolford fifteen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren Funeral at Giffin Funeral Home Friday at 1 pm with service at Redland Methodist Church Whitacre at 2 pm Rev S J Goode and Rev Carl Hiser officiating Interment in Woodmen Cemetery Pallbearers listed

Capon Bridge W. Va P. T. Keiter Bloomery John Emma Coe Keiter Lee Keiter Cumberland, Md Clark Keiter Grace Hartiger Weirton Ie Boyd Cumberland Dolly Wolford Ae Bridge Giffin Funeral Home Redland Methodist Church Whitacre S. J. Goode Winchester Carl Hiser Wincheste Wooden Cemetery

Senate Debates Taxes Amid Short Session Outlook

Republican leaders doubt the Administration tax bill will pass this session while the House Ways and Means Committee advances draft tax legislation. Senators Taft and Martin say no immediate party stand on taxes or related bills. committee work continues with talks of alternatives to the proposed excess profits tax.

Washington Congress House Ways and Means Taft Ohio Senate Hawaii Alaska Truman GOP Martin Massachusetts Ways and Means Committee

Hope Continues Tug of World Quiz Row At Summit

At a world affairs session, the Chinese representative Wu Hsui chuan dodged a charge of aggression in Korea and defended Peiping against U S claims. The discussion touched on conscience of the world and Formosa amid cross accusations from the United States.

Wu Hsui-chuan Peiping Austin Korea United States Formosa

Deodorant Arrid Promises Underarm Odor Elimination

An old advertisement explains underarm sweating as part of maturation and promotes Arrid with Creamogen as a full solution. It claims Arrid stops perspiration and odor, keeps skin and fabrics safe, and offers 89 cents plus tax for the product.

Snowy Virginia Roads Slippery From Ongoing Snowfall

More snow fell across Virginia leaving highways slick in the northern and southwestern regions. Southwest Virginia crews cleared up to four inches for the sixth straight day while Shenandoah Valley and northern areas saw just over an inch. The Highway Department urged caution as flurries reached Richmond Roanoke and Pulaski with forecasts for more snow and continued cold temperatures.

Virginia Shenandoah Valley State Highway Department Richmond Roanoke Pulaski United States Weather Bureau Southwest Highway Department

Local firm bids low on Clarke Warren road project

R W Mitchell Company of Winchester submitted the lowest bid of 121 718 for 6.9 miles of hard surface and a bridge south of Millwood on Secondary Route 624 in Clarke and Warren Counties. Ten bids total were opened by the Virginia State Highway Department for road and bridge projects totaling 1 282 844. The major item is a 607 foot Jackson River bridge in Alleghany County with a 500 628 bid from McDowell and Wood of Salem.

R. W. Mitchell Company Winchester Millwood Clarke Warren State Highway Department Virginia Jackson River Alleghany County Covington Clifton Forge McDowell and Wood Salem

Joe Haines Cops Amateur Show

Middletown talent show last night at the Lee Theater crowned Joe Haines for top impersonations with 32 rivals. Ken Gordon hosted, Ken Windle accompanied, Jackie Walters and Carroll Gardner took second for Shoe Shine Boy, Jean Willis was third in tap. Wendy Venske won a silver place setting and Harry Bray a refrigerator set from Hill's Toy & Novelty.

Middletown Joe Haines Middletown Grange Lee Theater Ken Gordon Front Royal Ken Windle Winchester Jackie Walters Carroll Gardner Jean Willis Wendy Venske Hayfield Harry Bray Hill's Toy & Novelty Store

Meat Plant Opens In Stephens City Cannery

The Stephens City Community Cannery opens at 3 p.m. on December 1 for canning meats with operations through December 22. James C. Gordon supervises and teaches at James Wood High School. Mrs. William Stickley III directs the cannery. Patrons pay 2c per unit with own containers or 6 to 7c per container if cans are provided. Work runs afternoons until about 8 p.m. Call Stephens City 92-J between 1 and 3:30 p.m. to arrange participation. The cannery has operated about seven years.

Stephens City James C. Gordon James Wood High School William Stickley III Stephens City High School Gordon Stephens City 92-J

Estate Sale Listings In Brucetown and Kernstown This December

A sequence of estate sales scheduled in Brucetown and Kernstown with parcels including real estate, antiques, and household goods. Dates include December 2 at 11 am for Lula B. Jobe's estate, December 2 at 1 pm for M A Tyler, December 9 at 1 pm for Albert H Lewis and Della A Lewis, and December 15 at 1 pm for C E Omps featuring a 147 acre Kernstown farm with orchard and equipment.

Lula B. Jobe Brucetown M. A. Tyler Acnacoun Albert H. Lewis Della A. Lewis Hayfield Gainesboro C. E. Omps Kernstown

Daily Crossword Across Puzzle Clues

A list of crossword clues covering across entries from 1 to 50 with hints for words like vegetable resin, sibling terms, garments, weather, and nautical terms. Includes varied wordplay and definitions for common puzzle answers.

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