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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1949
Page
2
Officials report the death of H. G. May 28 after being shot in Standardsville while Winfred Dean 28 surrendered to Deputy Sheriff Wilmer F. Dean. The case involves a fatal shooting and a suspect in custody.
A Virginia survey shows 6312 nonresident students attended Virginia state supported colleges in 1948-49, while 3585 Virginians studied in other states. The report questions policy and funding, noting Virginia’s institutions educate more out-of-state students than Virginians in other states.
The article notes Virginia's colleges admitted 4 percent nonresidents while averaging 4.26 per institution nationwide. Virginia sustains more institutions, with 1 per 305000 people vs 1 per 398000 across 48 states. It lists nonresident origins and Virginia resident enrollment abroad and in 44 other states, highlighting the net transfer balance and implications.
Answers to the quiz questions printed on Page 4 show the correct responses. Item 3 is Sea and the 3rd prompt references Great Britain Canada and United Bandit with the Navy as the answer. The 10th item indicates ao.
Public appeal asks readers to mail contributions to POLIO care at the local post office. The notice urges urgent support for polio care with a simple postal donation method.
A. Naegely of Wellsboro Pa with 20 years in cooperative work is named manager of the new Winchester Milling Cooperative. Walker M Bond says the co op will take over the Winchester Milling Corp on Cameron Street Nov 1 and 150000 dollars in six percent stock is being offered to farmers and investors before then.
Maryland and Pennsylvania apple prices rise on size and variety amid a broad market note. Baltimore cattle and hog prices show gains with highs in the mid 20s for steers and near 19 dollars for pork products. eggs and butter hold steady. Chicago hogs trade around 18 to 18.50 for 230-270 pound loads as buyers stay active.
Quiet trading in New York stocks with prices tipping slightly lower. Steels fell while motors and rails showed mixed results. Oils and chemicals mostly dipped. low priced specialties rose, led by Eversharp and Pepsi Cola gaining. Major names including American Woolen Southern Railway Warner Brothers American Airlines Paramount edged higher. U S Steel and General Motors declined.
Chicago grains opened a touch lower as weekend rains slowed buying and large arrivals of corn and soybeans hit the market. Wheat futures declined with December at 2.11 1 2 5 8, December corn at 1.17 5 8, soybeans November at 2.34 1 2 33 8 4, and oats and rye also listed. Slaughter cattle and sheep markets showed varied gains with top steer values around 35.50 and most beef cows in the mid-teens, while salable sheep reached about 19 to the low 20s for select lots.
The Winchester Common Council ordains that the section of West Gerrard Street between Braddock and Stewart Streets be renamed Handley Boulevard. The change takes effect 30 days after enactment. Mayor M. B. Clowe Jr. presides. passage dated October 4, 1949.
George B. Parker Sr. 63 longtime editor in chief of the Scripps-Howard Newspapers died in Washington early today from an internal hemorrhage. The passing removes a veteran journalist and press executive who shaped coverage across the chain.
Cmdr. W N Leonard of Cecil Field and Cmdr. Alfred B Metsger warned that Russian fighters appear to rival U S jets in air combat. Cmdr. Eugene Tatum described atom bomb effects at Washington National Airport, stressing limited destruction zones and continued need for precision bombing. Lawmakers pressed Secretary Johnson for defense cut justifications while Vinson promised to summon him.
Listings show sales and auctions set in October and November across Walton and Frederick areas. Names include L J Hartman Albin VAPred Y Stotler Acorn Heights Nellie Jamison Frederick Court House and Georg ia Darlington with household goods and real estate on N Cameron St and parcels near Opequon. Commissioners for estates and Cloverdale Farm docketed at courts.
Mrs Treva lly, 24, was injured in a highway accident near Stephenson at 4 p m yesterday. She suffered brush burns to the face and arms and her condition was reported satisfactory at the hospital today.
The article notes Republican Walter Johnson urging rejection of proposed constitutional changes. It explains that if the public accepts a constitutional convention in 1950, the General Assembly would need two meetings next year to approve, convene, and elect delegates, with steps in section 197 of the current Constitution.
The mayor proclaims October 9 to 16 as Business and Professional Women's Week in Winchester in line with the program announced by the Business and Professional Women's Clubs.
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