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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1947

Page

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Fowl Ban May End Monday

Washington reports a Monday showdown on the poultryless day policy seen as a grain saver. Luckman weighs ending Thursday ban in favor of emphasizing meat denial Tuesday to curb grain use.

Washington Truman Europe Mr. Truman Citizens Food Committee Charles Luckman National Poultry Producers Federation Luckman National Assn Congress White House Agriculture Department

U.S. Confident Little Assembly Will be Voted

Canada challenged Russia on the year around sitting plan for the United Nations Assembly. L. B. Pearson said the five powers no longer share unanimity, noting dissent and inaction. The first test vote on the Marshall proposal was expected late today with the American delegation confident of a strong majority as more nations joined.

U.S

Shower disrupts Handley High crowd but game continues

An unscheduled shower at 2.10 pm hit Handley High School Stadium as spectators rushed for cover. The rain lasted about 15 minutes and cleaned downtown streets, but the football game proceeded without delay.

Handley High School

Pickers Wanted for Pennsylvania Orchards and Local Notices

Short notices list jobs and local business updates. WANTED pickers for Pennsylvania orchards depart from GLAIZE & BRO. at 7 am Monday Oct 20. WANTED laborers at Winchester Cold Storage office. H J Heinz Co reports apples arriving daily. Du Four Beauty Shop to close Oct 20 for a Washington show. Hodgson and Brown promote jewelry low overhead and Xmas layaway at 41 W. Boscawen St Winchester. Clearbrook Fire Dept plans regular meeting Oct 27 at 8 oclock pm at Clearbrook Fire Hall.

Juanita Hoke du Four Winchester Cold Storage H. J. Heinz Co Vailey Wrecking Co Martinsburg Pike Washington, D. C Hodgson and Brown W. Boscawen St. Inchester

Bread and Milk Prices Climb Across Major Cities

Prices for bread rise by a cent in Philadelphia New York and Baltimore with wholesale increases in Pittsburgh and a forecast of further hikes as wheat tops $3 a bushel. Milk prices reach record highs while conservation efforts target wheat and flour use nationwide.

Washington Asnn Philadelphia New York Baltimore Evening Sun Pittsburg Charles Luckman Citizens Food Committee General Federation of Women’s Clubs Truman Congress Agriculture Department Associated Press

Locked in Owner Towed with Car Over Replevin

Baltimore on October 184 when a sheriff and two men came for a car the owner locked himself inside and refused to come out The car was towed with occupant inside to a garage where a dealer holding a writ of replevin received the vehicle The dealer claimed the car had been driven from his garage leaving a $133 repair bill unpaid The occupant left the scene after the trip

Baltimore

Casey ex-aid To FDR Given Term in Prison

Casey a wartime assistant to President Roosevelt began a six month prison term for income tax evasion. He was ordered by Federal Judge W Calvin Chesnut to pay 30 000 in fines and owe 282 912 in back taxes plus 213 084 previously paid. Casey pleaded no contest to the charge in court.

Baltimore Eugene B. Casey Roosevelt Petersburg Reformatory W. Calvin Chesnut Gaithersburg Mad Internal Revenue Casey

Arthur Hyde Dies at 70 in New York

Arthur M. Hyde a former Missouri governor and secretary of agriculture in Hoover's cabinet died yesterday in New York after a battle with cancer.

New York Arthur M. Hyde Missouri Herbert Hoover

Rosenberger Elected Methodist Delegate

Roanoke October session of the 165th Virginia annual conference elected eight laymen and eight clergy as delegates to the General Conference in Boston in April. Delegates include W A Smart Emory University Atlanta and John Rosenberger Winchester. others named, with two additional to join for the Columbia jurisdictional conference in July.

Roanoke W. A. Smart Emory University Atlanta Nolan B. Harmon Jr New York John E. Easter John C. Simpson Danville Henry Field Richmond John Rosenberger Winchester Virginia The Methodist Church Smart Dr. Harmon W. C. Gunn Centenary Church R. P. Riddick L. G. Beaumchamp L. W. Wells Boston Columbia S. C Board of Evangelism Nith George W. Crabb Washington Superingue of America United States Europe

Feeder Calves Reach Record Price at Virginia Sale

The 7th annual Northern Virginia feeder calf sale at Farmers' Livestock Exchanger, Inc. drew buyers from six states and totaled 53,140 dollars for 494 calves weighing 233 455 pounds. An Oliveboy stock farm Hereford steer at one dollar per pound topped the sale as the best calf graded in Virginia this year.

Northern Virginia Farmers’ Livestock Exchanger, Inc I. Fred Stone Stine West Virginia Maryland Peninnsylvania New Jersey Delaware Virginia M. C. Hempt Camp Hill Herman Heston Newton Clayton Heckman Mercershoro Fred Butler Mede Litton Inwood W. Va I. A. Johnson Rehobeth Del S. A Keifer Big Pool G. C. McClain New Freedom Oliveboy Stock Farm Berryville George Eagle Farmers’ Livestock Exchange, Inc

Inflation Threat Grows Stronger During Week

Inflation pressures deepen as prices rise in commodities led by wheat crude oil and steel scrap while stocks and corporate bonds show discord. Federal Reserve loans hit a record 13.2 billion as businesses borrow to buy goods and materials, even as liberal credit pulls retail demand higher. Economists warn that ending credit controls could unleash further inflation.

Associated Press Federal Reserve

Pastor Roe Urges World to Return to Sermon on the Mount

The Rev. James B. Roe, rector of Christ Episcopal church, announces a weekly series of sermons starting tomorrow at 9 am on the Beatitudes from The Sermon on the Mount. He says the world's basic need is to return to the fundamental principles of the sermon.

Pastor Roe James B. Roe Christ Episcopal Church Mr. Roe Winchester Seed Co

Boston to Greet Ship Carrying 69 Rescued in Ocean

The Coast Guard cutter Bible resumed toward Boston with 69 rescued passengers and crew from the Bermuda Sky Queen. Acting Mayor John B. Hynes will lead city officials in a harbor welcome with police and fireboats while Red Cross representatives provide food and clothing. The Civil Aeronautics Board suspended service of International Airways for irregular foreign air transport.

Boston Coast Guard Bible Bermuda John B. Hynes Red Cross Btn Americas International Airways, Inc Civil Aeronautics Board

Miller Named To Supreme Court Vacancy

Governor Tuck announced the interim appointment of Judge Willis D. Miller to the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals filling the vacancy created by Chief Justice Holt's death. Miller, 54, will serve until 30 days after the next General Assembly convenes, with election expected in January for the remainder of Holt's term.

Richmond Tuck Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Willis D. Miller Richmond Law and Equity Court Miller Henry W. Holt Stanton Edward W. Hudgins Chase City Frank S. Tavenner Woodstock United States Western District of Virginia General Assembly Holt Justic Holt University of Richmond Law School Commonwealth South Virginia State Bar State Commission Supreme Court of Appeals

Giant Rexall sale contest offers world trip prize

Entry blanks available today for a prize contest by Brooks Pharmacy. First prize is a round the world trip, second prize a Rio vacation, third prize a Hawaii holiday, plus 635 other prizes. Last day to enter is today.

Rexall Ie Rio Hawaii Hurry Brooks Pharmacy Mplt

Galax Flood Damages Several Factories and Town

A flash flood from Chestnut Creek swamped Galax Virginia early today, forcing residents from about 150 homes and causing two to three million dollars in damage to a milk plant and furniture factories. Red Cross set up relief HQ as water supply failure prompted conservation.

Galax Chestnut Creek Ross C. Penney Red Cross Penney

Miss Truman Receives Warm Pittsburgh Welcome

Margaret Truman drew a 4000 strong audience at Syria Mosque for a 30 day singing tour kickoff. Critics offered mixed reviews with descriptions ranging from concise to faulty training, while many locals showed enthusiastic support for the president’s daughter.

Pittsburgh Margaret Truman Fred Lissfell Pitsburgh Sun-Telegraph Ralph Lewando Pittsburgh Press Syria Truman Washington

FBI Agent Lectures At Police School

Special Agent James Turpin of Richmond spoke at the Winchester Police department training school on report writing and services of the FBI laboratory. New attendees included Emmart and James Strosnider.

FBI Laboratory James Turpin Richmond Winchester Police Department Ae Emmart James Strosnider

Real Sky Pilot Grants Revival Winner Free Plane Ride

Mrs. Clatus W. Goode of 344 Gray Ave gifts her son Wayne Baker a free airplane ride over Winchester. Rev. L. L. Grubb, owner and pilot, will fly the revivalist mission from Berryville Ave First Brethren Church as the nightly series resumes tomorrow.

Winchester Berryville Ave First Brethren Church Clatus W. Goode Gray Ave Wayne Baker L. L. Grubb

French Reds Vote To Continue Subway Strike

Paris workers vote to keep the six day old strike, opposing municipal elections as government charges political motive. A Communist union leader denounces the United States as reactionary while demanding higher wages and unity against foreign influence.

Paris United States Paul Remadier Mer Noor Martime America Eugene Henaff

Hurricane Near Bahamas Curves Away From Mainland

The tropical storm in the Atlantic has reached hurricane force with winds up to 85 mph and shows a tendency to curve northwest away from the mainland. The Weather Bureau advised caution as more information is awaited, noting the Bahamas islands are less endangered.

Miami Fla Atlantic Weather Bureau Grady Norton Bahamas

Eight Children and 16 Women Missing After Plane Crash

A French Air Transport plane with 43 aboard, en route from Marseille to Oran, disappeared over the Mediterranean yesterday. Four crew and a hostess were aboard. eight children, 16 women and 14 men among the passengers. Rescue efforts began as authorities ordered tugs and a submarine to search the crash area eighty miles off the Spanish coast. The French government appointed pioneer trans Atlantic flier Louis Bellonte to lead the investigation.

Associated Press Paris Mediterranean Intercontinental Air Transport Huyghe Marseille Oran Algeria Spanaviau / Se Planeterday Oned

Teachers Adopt Resolution for Boost in Pay

Delegates to the Virginia Education Association convention in Richmond endorsed a plan to finance a proposed State Board of Education budget. They urged taxation methods proposed by the governor or General Assembly and urged local associations to mobilize public opinion. Dr. Glenn E. Snow of the National Education Association spoke in support of federal aid, arguing resources should help poorer states. Over 3100 educators attended the final session.

Richmond Virginia A Assn Virginia State Board of Education General Assembly Moses Commission Glenn E. Snow Dent National Education Assa Snow

All-Bach Program Tomorrow Marks Reformation Sunday

Reformation Sunday observed at 10 45 a m tomorrow at Winchester Presbyterian Church with a Bach focused program. Organist Donald W King opens a 15 minute pre service recital followed by Bach organ preludes and improvisations on chorales. The choir directed by Mrs. Gilbert Tillotson performs Bach hymns and the sermon is by Dr Ronald Wilson.

Winchester Presbyterian Church Donald W. King Jesus Bach Gilbert Tillotson Ronald Wilson

Greek High Command Undergoing Shakeup

An Athens newspaper reports a complete shakeup in the Greek high command was effected at a military council meeting. Officials reshuffled top commands as part of the reorganization.

Athens

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