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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1950

Page

3

Farm pasture needs per dairy cow in summer

Farmers estimate that at least one acre of good pasture land is required to feed a dairy cow during the summer season.

Virginia road projects trimmed as costs rise

Virginia officials say many road and bridge projects may be cut to fit allocations while the bridge program tolerates no trimming. The State Highway Commission will let contracts for non negotiable projects and cover overruns from primary road funds in 1951 52. In Old Point Comfort delegates urge the Assembly to curb overcrowded school buses and enact adequate regulations as World Citizens push for Truman Point Four aid.

Richmond Virginia State Highway Commission Commission Old Point Comfort General Assembly Congress of Parents and Teachers VCPT J. L. Blair Buck General Federation of Women’s Clubs

Polio toll in Virginia at 1050 with eight new cases

The Virginia State Health Department reported eight new polio cases yesterday bringing the total to 1050. Single cases were recorded in Norfolk Portsmouth and in Arlington Buchanan Prince William Henrico Southampton and Fairfax counties.

Richmond Virginia State Health Department Norfolk Portsmouth Arlington Buchanan Prince William Henrico Southampton Fairfax

Firestone brothers elected leaders at Virginia poultry conference

At the Virginia State Poultry Federation convention in Roanoke the Firestone brothers of Troutville, Ray E. and Ben, received top honors with Ray elected president and Ben receiving a special plaque. Other honors went to Ralph Hoover, Dr E P Johnson, Hollis Shomo, Homer Kline, and J B Firestone. Governor Battle addressed delegates emphasizing poultry industry impact on the economy.

Roanoke Firestone Brothers Troutville Virginia State Poultry Federation Ray E. Firestone Federation Ben Firestone Firestones Ralph M. Hoover Timberville E. P. Johnson Virginia Tech Hollis Shomo Virginia Department of Agriculture Division of Markets Virginia Turkey Growers’ Association Homer Kline Eden J. B. Firestone Virginia Bro

Denfeld Urges Bigger Navy For Peace and Defense

Former Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Louis E. Denfeld urged a larger peacetime navy at the Norfolk Forum. He said the United States must build a permanent naval establishment big enough to safeguard peace and handle emergencies, with ships above and below the sea and air guarding the sea lane.

Norfolk Naval Operations Adm Louis E. Denfeld United States Denfeld Norfolk Forum

Medical Problems Are Compared Today In Williamsburg

In Williamsburg this afternoon the 18th-century Pasteur Galt apothecary shop opens as part of National Pharmacy Week 1950. Public health and pharmacy leaders attend alongside about 100 Medical College of Virginia School of Pharmacy students. Dr. C J Van Slyke of the National Heart Institute delivers the luncheon address on public health progress since colonial times.

Williamsburg Pasteur-Galt Apothecary Medical College of Virginia School of Pharmacy C. J. van Slyke National Heart Institute

Plumber Williams Pleads Guilty in Anniversary Murder

Richmond plumber Edward T Williams pleaded guilty to second degree murder in the wedding anniversary slaying of his wife Eunice. The plea came after jurors were chosen, the judge dismissed the jury, and sentence was deferred pending a probation report. The victim was mother to four.

Richmond Edward T. Williams Eunice Williams Henrico County Harold F. Snead

Gary Green Receives Naval Recruit Training

Gary G. Green seaman apprentice of 24 South Washington Street completed recruit training at the Naval Training Center San Diego California. The program covered signaling navigation gunnery basic ordnance Navy customs and seamanship and prepares him for fleet duty or further schooling at a Navy specialized service school.

Gary G. Green USN South Washington St Naval Training Center San Diego Calif Navy

Charter Granted for Wyatt Inc Feed Products Firm

The State Corporation Commission grants a charter to Wyatt, Inc. of Winchester led by Wallace Moncure Jr. of Richmond with F A Naegely as director to manufacture stock and poultry feeds. Maximum capital stock set at 100000. Charter amendments approved for Rhodes Jewelry Co Inc, Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Co, and John W Rosenberger & Co Inc increasing capital limits.

The State Corporation Commission Wyatt, Inc Winchester Wallace Moncure, Jr Richmond F. A. Naegely Rhodes Jewelry Co., Inc Harrisonburg Shenandoah

Special subscription rate for school team delivery

A school team can receive the Star daily through a special subscription plan. The offer targets athletic groups and campus readers, enabling daily delivery to enhance score updates and school coverage.

U S Accused of Border Violations

Pravda reports the Chinese Communist government charged the U S Air Force with nine border violations on the China Korea frontier. The incidents involved 25 American planes between October 13 and 25, and Chou En Lai’s telegram to Trygve Lie claims deliberate frontier violations to spread the Korea war into northeast China.

Moscow Pravda Today U. S Communist Party Peiping Chou En- Lai United Nations Trygve Lie Chou Pravda China

Motorist Charged With Recklessness After Crash

A 6:00 am collision on Loudoun of Piccadilly Streets caused 220 in property damage and led to a reckless driving summons. Officer Lester Shickle said warrants target Herbert Davis Pownell of Keyser, West Virginia, driver of a 1937 Hudson sedan that struck a 1949 International truck at the intersection with Piccadilly Streets. Robert Frye of Charles Town, West Virginia, drove the truck owned by Charles Town Grain.

Lester Shickle Herbert Davis Pownell Keyser W. Va Loudoun Piccadilly Robert Frye Charles Town Charles Town Grain

Land Feed Co. Car Absorbed Most Damage in Incident

The vehicle sustained nearly all the damage in the incident at Land Feed Co. no injuries were reported and no further details were provided.

Do Cats Suffer From Asthma And Cure Possibilities

The article notes that asthma does occur in cats. It cannot be cured but may be relieved with proper treatment advised by a veterinarian.

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