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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1946

Page

2

Mrs Josie Scott Died Sunday Morning in Virginia

Rosalie Orndorff Scott wife of Joseph Scott died Sunday at 5 30 am near Alexandria Virginia after years of ill health. She is survived by her husband her parents Mr and Mrs Maynard Orndorff and grandfather Mr Joseph M Loy of Winchester. Funeral services at Lincoln Church Alexandria at 11 o clock Wednesday with Rev Seay. Burial Mt Hebron Cemetery at 1 30 pm Wednesday.

Rosalie Orndorff Scott Joseph Scott Alexan Va Frederick County Maynard Orndorff Joseph M. Loy Smithfield Avenue Winchester Lincolia Church Alexandria Mr. Seay Shepherdstown W. Va Mt. Hebron

Finland to pay reparations despite US opposition at conference

The conference backed Finland paying 300 million dollars in reparations despite opposition led by US Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg who sought 200 million. Voting reflected mixed stance with multiple countries abstaining or voting against key clauses.

Soviet Union Finland United States Arthur H. Vandenberg Michigan Canada South Africa New Zealand Netherlands Australia Belgium Brazil Greece Norway Arctic Petsamoo International Court of Justice Pinland United Nations Slav Vandenberg U. S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Hadden Set to Open Bluefield Disciples Session

The 114th annual Disciples of Christ convention meets in Bluefield October 15 16 with Rev. William J Hadden to lead worship and Rev S Floyd Landreth as president. Highlights include addresses by G G Sias Miss Jessie Trout and Dr R N Montgomery along with world wide project presentations and a Communion closing service.

William J. Hadden Cork Street Christian Church The Disciples of Christ Virginia Bluefield S. Floyd Landreth G. G. Sias First Christian Church Ponca City Oklahoma Allen B. Stanger Richmond B. P. Edward Bristol Jessie Trout United Christian Missionary Society Indianapolis Ind Paul Preston Pension Fund of Miss Trout Ina M. Rau R. N. Montgomery Lynchburg College John Reves Lynchburg L. W. Boynton Hotel West Virginia G. A. Louis Roanoke Nelson M. Fox Strasburg John A. Tate R. E. James

Hotels Starve Rooms as Walkout Affects Service

The text notes a hotel walkout reducing service tied to a dispute with employers over wage raises. The Statler in Washington reports about half full, with limited long distance calls blocked by the AFL Telephone Workers Union in a sympathy action. Hotel operators rejected conciliator's eight cent and four cent raise proposals for non tipping workers.

AFL Statler Washington

Council Reconstitutes Food Board Amid Global Trade Shifts

The famine era group formed last summer to replace wartime panels is meeting again to tackle food allocation as more countries sign independent trade accords for shipments. Officials Flannaran and the FAO were not available for comment.

Flannaran FAO

Fire Destroys Large Part of Trujillo Town

Coast Guard reports that most of the quake damaged town of Ciudad Trujillo in the Dominican Republic was destroyed by a major fire likely set during rioting. Fire rage began after evacuation orders amid aftershocks and public confusion.

Ciudad Trujillo Dominican Republic Coast Guard

Fire Prevention Week Ends in Winchester

Fire Chief E. M. Argenbright urges continued vigilance as Fire Prevention Week closes. He says fire protection and fire prevention are distinct goals and calls for keeping prevention in minds year round.

Winchester Inro E. M. Argenbright

West Virginia Teams Dominate Valley League Standouts Reach Upset Limits

West Virginia squads remain undefeated as Shepherdstown, Stonewall, Hedgesville, Berryville, Stephens City and Shepherdstown clash in Valley Athletic League action. Shepherdstown shut Stonewall 28 6 with two early defensive scores and balanced offense led by Byers while Hedgesville upset Berryville 33 19 and Boyce crushed Stephens City 52 7 with four Coulson TDs. Berryville fell despite late rally in air driven scoring from Hedgesville.

W. Va West Virginia Shepherdstown Stonewall Hedgesville Berryville Keckley Stickles Byers Lowe McKee Blackford Strider Lewis Cole DeHaven Rexrode Rebels Gillespie Fletcher Taylor Carper Crim White Dunlap Garber

Three Motor Car Accidents Over Past Week End

Three accidents occurred Saturday night between 7 15 p m and 11 50 p m as Trooper Seale investigated. First incident near Kernstown involved a 1935 Ford and a 1941 Pontiac with $500 damage. Adams cited for reckless driving and J E Clevenger treated for head lacerations. Second crash near Edgewood at 11 p m between two 1937 and 1939 Chevys caused about $400 damage. Haines cited for reckless driving. Third collision near Logs Service Station at 11 50 p m involved a 1936 Plymouth and a 1941 Chrysler with about $359 damage. LaVecchia cited.

C. A. Seale Kernstown Dixie Dee Court Arthur Richard Ritter White Post Richard Lee Adams Stephens City Ed Molden Winchester Ritter Adams Clevenger J. E. Clevenger Winchester Memorial Hospital Edgewood Graham Haines Logs Service Station William Franklin LaVecchia Daniel LaVecchia Arvel

Ford open hearth workers return to work after 12 day dispute

About 900 Ford Motor Co open hearth foundry workers in Detroit were recalled to duty after a 12 day stoppage ended at a Ford Local 600 CIO UAW meeting. The move followed pressure from UAW Vice President Richard T. Leonard and other leaders.

Detroit Ford Motor Co Ford CIO United Auto Workers UAW Richard T. Leonard

Floyd I Baker Held On Charge Of Attempted Rape

Floyd I Baker 19 of Stephens City was arrested by county and state officers on a charge of attempted rape. Bond set at 1000. preliminary hearing date not yet fixed. The alleged assault occurred Thursday night in a Meadow Mills area parked car near Middletown after a trip from a Mt. Jackson show. The girl, 16, suffered scratches and bruises but did not require medical attention.

Floyd I. Baker Stephens City Surday Baker Middletown Robert DeHaven Mitchell Meadow Mills Baker Mt. Jackson Strasburg

Labor union eyeing stand on immediate price control removal

The American Federation of Labor neared a crucial convention decision on whether to back the immediate removal of price and wage controls. Reports from Paris say France and Siam are negotiating restoration of border areas in Indochina including Battambang Stemreap Sisophon and Louang Prabang.

Chicago American Federation of Labor Siam Paris Colonial Office France

Walter Johnson In Hospital With Brain Tumor

Georgetown Hospital attendants reported no change in Walter Johnson's condition. The famed baseball pitcher remains seriously ill with a brain tumor after an April admission and a crisis a week ago.

Washington Georgetown Walter Johnson Johnson

Markham resigns as Alien Property Custodian

Alien Property Custodian James E. Markham submits his resignation to President Truman at the White House. Operations of the office will transfer to the Justice Department under an executive order to be signed. Markham says he is returning to private law practice.

Washington James E. Markham Truman White House Justice Department Markham

Police Chief Shot In Mountain Gun Battle Leaves Hoyt In Grave Condition

State police conducted an extensive search through mountain woodlands in Somerset and Fayette counties for a man who wounded Police Chief Ned Hoyt in a gun battle Saturday night. Hoyt, 35, was struck by three bullets and is in grave condition at Price Hospital.

Confluence Somerset Fayette Ned Hoyt Hoyt Price Hospital

Mass General to Mark Centenary in Tent near 1846 Surgery Site

Massachusetts General Hospital plans a centenary observance from today through Wednesday. The event takes place in a large tent near where the first public surgical anesthesia was performed on October 16, 1846.

Boston Massacchusetts General Hospital

Answers to the Daily Quiz

Correct responses to page four questions list names places and facts. Harry Lundeberg Tree Detroit Michigan Undersecretary Alfred Schindler Weigh John N Garner Henry A Wallace Harry Truman United States of America Union of South Africa Representative Sparkman Alabama The Marshall Islands True

Harry Lundeberg Tree Detroit Mich Alfred Schindler Weigh John N. Garner Henry A. Wallace Harry Truman United States of America Union of South Africa Representative Sparkman Alabama The Marshall Islands True

Why Get Up Nights Due to Kidneys

An ad describes a doctor’s herbal remedy from Dr Kilmer using 16 herbs to help kidney trouble causing night awakenings, frequent urination, scanty passages, and backache. The text promotes the medicine as Nature’s own way.

Kilmer

Hardenburg Joins Winchester Chamber as Secretary

Henry T. Hardenburg arrived in Winchester to assume duties as secretary of the Winchester Chamber of Commerce. He is a New York native, University of Rochester graduate, and veteran who served as a lieutenant commander in Naval Intelligence focused on German language work in Africa and Europe. His wife Mrs. Anita Nugent-James from Surry England accompanies him as guests at the George Washington Hotel.

Henry T. Hardenburg Winchester Winchester Chamber of Commerce Mr. Hardenburg New York State University of Rochester U. S. Navy Office of Naval Intelligence Naval Intelligence Navy Department Hardenburg Anita Nugent-James Surry England George Washington Hote

Fewer Women In Political Fight For U S Offices

Washington October 14 Nine fewer women seek election to Congress this year than 1944. Of the 26, one has won re election to the House from Maine, 22 aim at the House, three at the Senate. One woman seeks New Jersey governor.

Washington Congress House Maine Senate New Jersey Jane Pratt North Carolina Democratic Party Clare Boothe Luce Connecticut Jessie Sumner Ilinois Alice Burke Virginia Ruby Mae Wilkes

Lloyd Grady 66 Dies After Auto Accident

Lloyd C. Grady aged 66 died at Mercy Hospital Baltimore Md on Friday from injuries suffered when struck by an automobile over a year ago. He worked in the restaurant business in Baltimore and was survived by his wife Alice Derry. Born August 16, 1880 in Wes-

Lloyd C. Grady Mercy Hospital Baltimore Alice Derry Wes

Local man Grady died. survivors listed in obituary

Iignport Maryland resident and son of late Mary and Henry Grady. Survived by two daughters Mrs Margaret E Shiner of Frederick County and Mrs Mary Lillis of this city. Also survived by several brothers and sisters. Funeral services Wednesday at 4 00 p m from Jones Funeral Home by Dr B T Clark D D. Interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Iignport, Md Mary Henry Grady Margaret E. Shiner Fredrick County Mary Lillis Jones Funeral Home B. T. Clark D. D Mount Hebron

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