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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1950

Page

2

12 Years A Slave Says Baltimore Woman Sues

A 41 year old Baltimore woman seeks 125 000 in damages in city court alleging long term abuse by Mr and Mrs Weinberg starting in 1935 She says she was taken from Spees State Training School to their home in Blackstone Virginia then Baltimore and held as a slave with beatings restricted freedoms and censored mail The Weinbergs did not comment.

Itimore Elsie T. Jen Flip Weinberg Spees Black Jensen Blackstone Weinberg Baltimore

Korean prisoners set afire by retreating forces

Report from the South Korean army states eighty Korean police prisoners were burned with gasoline by retreating Com munist forces about fifty kilometers east of Pyongyang. The incident occurred as the opposing troops withdrew toward the east.

Boul Pyongyang. Com

Cross-border move seals Red retreat on Korean front

U S and Allied forces pushed toward Pyongyang as parachute troops moved toward Sukchon and Suncheon, sealing escape routes south of the border. MacArthur landed in Pyongyang and ordered rapid push to the Manchurian frontier, while the Red capital and its government reportedly fled toward northern regions.

Red Pyongyang U. S Seoul Pyongyang Bataan Philippines Sukchon Sunchon United Nations Korean Republic Kim Il Sung North Korea Manchuria Soviet Siberia Huichon MacArthur Walton H. Walker Eighth Army Korea U. S. First Cavalry Division

Quiz Question Answers From Page 1

The page lists answers to questions covering Romeo and Juliet, glue from animal tissues, mucilage from plants, Somerset Maugham, true statement about steam, a peculiarity of character, Sinclair Lewis, a five sided polygon referred as pentagon, the Bill of Rights, Mexico from 1864 to 1867, and France.

Somerset Maugham Sinclair Lewis Mexico France

Antique Show At Christ Church Ends With Fine Bids And Gifts

On the last day of the Christ Church Antique Show visitors outpaced Wednesday with many buying items. A spy glass once owned by General Washington and a solid 1800s tester bed, priced at 250 dollars, drew attention. A Garrard silver soup tureen with royal bearings also attracted interest. Hostesses handed out gift apples from local orchards. Several ladies wore period costumes during afternoon displays.

Christ Church George Washington William of England Garrard London Gretchen Armstrong Dianne Peters Helen Houghton Susan Knight Sally Pratt Biddy Pollard Betsy Turner Lynne Cooper Carol Stuart Ann Arthur Betsy Arthur

Former Chicago Mayor Kelly Dies of a Heart Ailment

Edward J. Kelly 74, Chicago mayor 1933 to 1947 and longtime national politico, died in a doctor's office after collapsing from a heart ailment. He served as Democratic national committeeman from Illinois and led Chicago politics with a powerful machine.

Chicago Kelly Edward J. Kelly Illinois Ambassador East Michigan Avenue Vincent O’connor Franklin D. Roosevelt

Glaize Named Trustee at Braddock Street Methodist Church

The Old Corporation Court approved the appointment of John L. Glaize as trustee at Braddock Street Methodist Church. He succeeds the late John W. Rosen berger.

Corporation Court John L. Glaize Braddock Street Methodist Church Glaize John W. Rosenberger

Real estate auctions and estate sales listed for Oct and Nov

A Frederick County listing outlines multiple estates and items to be sold Nov 15 to Oct 21. Auctions include real estate on Glaize Ave and Shenandoah Ave Winchester, estates of Kibler Mil ler Ward Streit Holliday Cain, and items such as livestock and household goods. Items and locations span Winchester Cedar Grove Edinburg and Bunker Hill West Virginia.

Winchester Virginia Glaize Ida Fisher Lycett Et Als Katie Boyd Glaize Frederick County Janes P. Reardon Frederick County Court House South Loudoun Little Mountain M. E Cedar Grove J. Randolph Larrick Glaize Ave Calvin Kibler Edinburg C. C. Holliday Woodland Ave W. C. Miler N. Washington &J Fairmont Ave Highland Ave Delbert Cain Rt. 11 Bunker Hill W. Va

School cafeterias raise prices in Petersburg

Petersburg schools announced that starting October 30 all foods and milk in Junior and High School cafeterias will cost one cent more per item, raising price from 5 to 6 cents due to higher food costs and reduced federal subsidies. Grade School meals remain served by the plate and are not affected.

Petersburg John D. Meade

Train Wreck Near Lomax Leaves Several Dead

The Monmouth Review-Atlas reports a Santa Fe Railway wreck near Lomax Illinois with at least four killed. Authorities seek injured survivors and assess damage as rescue operations continue.

Monmouth The Monmouth Review-Atlas Lomax

Lumber Fire Damages Pile at Lincoln Street Site

A fire damaged a lumber pile on Lincoln Street at a Winchester Day Nursery construction site. A suspected incendiary blaze left rags and paper under the pile. damage valued at five dollars. Lt. Joseph Ritter, driving by, helped uncover the blaze. a misrouted signal briefly diverted city equipment to W Whitlock Ave.

Pire Lincoln St Lee Brown Sarah Zane Fire Company E. Piccadilly St Howard Shockey and Son Joseph Ritter Winchester Day Nursery W. Whitlock Ave

Funeral Services for Marvin A. Tyler Held at Kernstown

Funeral services for Marvin A. Tyler 65 of Kernstown were conducted at his sister’s home on Wednesday morning. Dr S Roger Tyler from Huntington West Virginia and Dr William Archer Wright pastor of Braddock Street Methodist Church officiated. Relatives and friends from out of town attended.

Marvin A. Tyler Kernstown John W. Rosenberger S. Roger Tyler Huntington W. Va William Archer Wright Braddock Street Methodlist Church

Dressing Plant Worker Is Convicted

Harrisonburg Rockingham County Circuit Court jury convicted Maynard Crawford of second degree murder in the shotgun slaying of tenant neighbor Thomas C. Reedy. Crawford was banished to five years in the State Penitentiary. Reedy, 54, was killed September 9 as he stooped to pick up a shotgun dropped by his son.

Harrisonburg Yapa Rockingham County Maynard Crawford Thomas C. Reedy Clarence Jack Hopkins Gap Reedy Crawfords Thomas Reedy

Rubber Firms Hit By New NPA Order

Washington reports the National Production Authority tightens rubber limits for tire and rubber companies. The order caps rubber use at 75 percent and total consumption at 84 percent of the year prior to June 30. Adjustments may bring most firms to their average monthly base-year usage.

Washington National Production Authority Korea NPA

Commissioners Attend Revenue Meeting Near Richmond

David Allen of Berryville Earl Bailey of Frederick County and Taylor Barr of Winchester attend a state meeting of commissioners of revenue at Richmond They will return to their local offices on Monday.

David Allen Berryville Earl Bailey Frederick County Taylor Barr Winchester Commissioners of Revenue Richmond

Explosion Cause Sought After B 29 Crash

Air Force investigators probe the cause of an explosion aboard a B 29 bomber moments before it crashed near Sant Antonio Texas killing eight crewmen aboard the aircraft.

Santnaonio Tex Air Force

Storm Warnings Lifted Along Florida West Coast

Hurricane warnings were hoisted from Fort Myers to Cedar Key at 12 30 p m and storm warnings extended across the Florida peninsula.

Miami Fla Florida West Coast Fort Myers Cedar Key Florida Peninsula

U.S. Rules Tighten Communist Group Registration

The rules require full disclosure of income sources and uses by Communist groups including names and addresses of members and participants. Publications and broadcasts must state sponsorships. Noncompliance with final registration carries up to 10000 dollars per day fines or five years in prison for individuals.

Federal Register Official Bulletin

Military Praised Day program speaker outlines UN role

Mr. Humelsine spoke on The United States and the United Nations. The deputy undersecretary said the UN is not a substitute for strong nations but offers a path that requires United States leadership and capable members to stand firm for their beliefs.

Humelsine Harold Brown Shenandoah Valley National Bank Hagerstown United Nations Daniel E. Leatherman United States

Humelsine praises UN gains despite Russian vetoes

He argued the Korean conflict exposed strengths and weaknesses of the United Nations and lauded its record. He cited WHO achievements in Egypt and Greece and urged a General Assembly vote backing an American plan to empower the Assembly to act when the Security Council is blocked by a Russian veto.

Humelsine United Aoe United Matekeeas Toni’ Pogule Security Council United Nations World Health Organization Egypt Greece United States General Assembly Assembly Brown

World interest in United Nations grows amid global concern

The recent months have heightened global interest in the United Nations as the need for worldwide understanding rises. Experts note the growing demand for international cooperation to address shared challenges and maintain peace.

United Nations

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