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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1948
Page
10
Cecil Grayson, 47, died and was linked to two brothers in the city, Ernest Grayson and another sibling. The obituary notes his local ties and family presence in the area.
Boyd Grayson died Thursday at Philadelphia General Hospital. Relatives leave tomorrow for funeral services at 2 p.m. Monday in Westernport. A native of Keyser West Virginia, he worked in Philadelphia and was the son of the late Mr and Mrs Vernon Grayson. His widow, Carrie Layman, from Westernport, survives with several children and many brothers and sisters.
Astronomers describe space as far more devoid of matter than any laboratory vacuum. Temperatures reach near absolute zero at 459.4 degrees below zero Fahrenheit, and space is dark and silent.
Two anti Truman members of the James Byrnes McLean real estate outfit resigned after a committee demanded resignation from those opposing President Truman's reelection. The group backing Thurmond of South Carolina faced forced exits. Paul L. Sweeney submitted his own resignation. Chairman W Franklin Gooding delayed accepting resignations pending a ruling from the Eighth district Democratic committee.
Corporal Denver H. DeHaven of 573 North Braddock Street serves with Headquarters Company I Corps in Kyoto Japan according to an Eighth Army dispatch. He entered the army April 25 1945 at Fort George Meade Maryland and completed quartermaster basic training at Camp Lee. He has been in Japan since June.
Harry Aikens of Clearbrook is employed by the county school board to erect four additional fire escapes on the western part of Shenandoah Valley Academy building.
A lengthy list of church schedules for Sunday and midweek services appears. Notable pastors include Dr. Hawkins, Rev. Flickinger, Rev. Roe, Rev. Lepley, Rev. Whitten, Rev. Hadden, Rev. Zezzo, Dr. Clark, Rev. Dick, Rev. Grubbs, and Rev. Hiser with multiple congregations such as Braddock Street Methodist, Centenary Reformed, Christ Episcopal, Congregational Christian, Corket Christian Disciples, First Assembly of God, First Baptist, Grace Lutheran, Highland Ave Presbyterian, and St. Paul AME. Activities include Sunday schools, worship services, sermons, prayers, and special meetings with guest speakers and choir performances.
Hoover Kern Market Street Methodist Grace Lutheran Loudoun Street Presbyterian and Wesleyan Bible classes announce 9 45 a m start for Rally Day with Elders and Deacons Day features speaker Russell Joyce Cather appointed leader and special music at the Loudoun Street event Helping Hand Mission hosts a Bible class with Jean Baker teaching at Indian Hollow with bus transport from the terminal at 1 pm
Lee Sala, holder of 43 straight professional wins, fought Reuben Jones of Norfolk in New York at St. Nicholas Arena. Sala endured a tougher bout than expected and won by a split decision after Jones challenged his punching.
Cases include Lambert Loomis Rook of Miami and Winchester fined $9.25 for drunk driving. Leo Reynolds Strosnider of 120 Ken Ave. fined $14.25 for running a red light. Raymond Santimier of R. 1 A Winchester fined $14.25 for speeding.
Article notes that tame skunks show more affection than kittens, describing their dual coats with a soft undercoat and long guard hairs.
Eastern standard time used with notes that central standard is one hour earlier and mountain standard two hours earlier. Some local stations adjust relay times to fit schedules and last minute changes are not listed.
Radio and television listings outline hourly programming from 6:00 p m to midnight including news broadcasts, music programs, comedy and quiz shows. Notable entries include the Abe Newscast, Vic Damone, Vaughn Monroe Band, Lynn Ross Show, Judy Canova, Grand Ole Opry and the Chicago Theater with multiple networks CBS ABC and NBC.
In New York on October 16, union negotiators tentatively accepted a wage offer granting 25 000 long line telephone operators an average 9.3 cent hourly raise. John J. Moran said the offer awaits approval from the CIO American Union of Telephone Workers executive board meeting Monday.
Manila report claims the justice department incited class struggle to overthrow the government. The article notes about 13,000 U.S. companies produce oil.
Frederick county school board voted to install electric lights at the Cedar Hill colored school the last in the county to receive this modern convenience. County Superintendent Leslie D. Kline said power line proximity made the installation possible.
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