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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1949
Page
1
Frederick county schools unveil a 1949 50 roster showing 114 teachers for 18 schools and about 3500 students. Thirty four new teachers join the staff with three husband wife pairs among the hires.
In June 1781 La Fayette ordered Major Nelsons corps to Winchester for refitting. Morgar's Sept. 20 1781 letter to Gov. Nelson recounts paying Macanicks for quick work, disputed bills for firewood and damage by troopers, and an auditors debate over repayment. Also notes peaches for sale in Stephens City packing shed.
President Truman said the war of nerves between communists and democratic nations is slackening and hopes it will end in surrender as in World War II. He spoke during a news conference marking Hitler’s invasion anniversary and avoided comment on Soviet moves near Yugoslavia.
The American Legion at its 31st national convention urged limiting further immigration and urged strict adherence to current laws and quotas. Four World War II veterans compete for the $15,000-a-year national command position, currently held by Perry Brown.
Winchester recorded 7.73 inches of rain in August, the second highest in 37 years, just 0.40 inch below the 1937 8.13 inch August record. Measurable rain fell on nine days with three trace days. Dr. Walter S. Hough says overall fruit crops were not severely damaged with Staymans cracked but other varieties faring better. Peaches largely unaffected though sun damage reduced water content slightly. August rains were spread, vegetation recovered, and only minor orchard operations disruptions noted.
Remmie L. Arnold filed a personal campaign expense of 15390 dollars for his bid in the Democratic gubernatorial primary on August 2. The report to the State board of elections shows 21974 dollars spent on his behalf by others.
The Warren County Board of Supervisors examined plans and specifications for a new jail at its August session and agreed to raise the county's share of the home demonstration agent's salary by 150 dollars annually.
The Department of Agriculture reports a sharp decline in Russia’s grain crops due to heavy precipitation and harvesting difficulties. Elsewhere in Europe conditions were generally favorable from mid July to mid August, with Yugoslavia’s bread grain harvest slightly better than 1948 and Ukraine seeing a improving sugar beet crop while hay growth promises a strong second cutting.
Governor names Tucker C. Watkins Jr. of South Boston to the State highway commission for a term ending June 30, 1951. He fills the Lynchburg district vacancy caused by the death of Wayles R. Harrison of Danville. Mrs. Watkins is the former Louise Barksdale.
Seventeen Winchester and Frederick count residents start a five day work week for the first time as the six day week ends for about one million railroad employees. Locomotive engineers and firemen remain on a mileage pay basis. Local changes affect six from Pennsylvania railroad and 11 from B& O with named staff in freight offices and maintenance crews.
The forecast calls for temperatures dropping to about 50 degrees overnight with readings slipping below 60 this evening. Outdoor wraps and blankets are advised and a light fire may be considered for warmth.
A planned walkout by truck drivers and helpers in Washington Baltimore Cumberland and Hagerstown was postponed as five union locals agreed to unite in wage and condition talks. AFL Teamsters seek a area rate of 1.45 and a 12 01 a m contract expiry passed without incident as talks continue toward possible weekend meetings.
War veteran Boyd McDonald, 31, of Middletown, is appointed patrolman on Winchester police force. He started duties at 4 PM, filling vacancy from Rob ert Lowery who joined ABC inspection. McDonald, a Frederick County native, worked at Viscose plant in Front Royal and is son of Edgar McDonald. He and Elsie Sperry of Middletown have four sons. Captain F M Funk leads shift during Lt. Ritter’s vacation.
Gov. Tuck appoints Dowell J. Howard to succeed G. Tyler Miller as state superintendent of public instruction effective today. Howard, 52, has 30 years in Virginia education and will receive a $9,960 annual salary, a $2,226 raise from his previous post as first assistant. He has held multiple education roles including district supervisor, state supervisor of agricultural education, and director of Virginia’s food production war training program.
Health officer Dr J Stull reports 12 polio cases in Winchester and Frederick county with a 30 month old Mt Williams Bay child, Harry White Jr, hospitalized at Medical College of Virginia. Cases are scattered, not epidemic, amid fly control and DDT spraying efforts.
Washington proponents of a compromise farm program backed by President Truman pressed this week for Senate passage. Senator Anderson of New Mexico authored the measure, with Democratic and Republican leaders signaling support as the plan would maintain rigid supports on key crops while adopting flexible supports for others. The proposal aims to extend farm aid into the next year amid ongoing talks with the White House.
Braddock Street Methodist Church hosts the Youth Activities Week ending tonight with a 9 pm candlelight communion. Dr William A. Wright leads, assisted by Rev B Oglesby and Rev Ted Landis who delivers the communion meditation. Marie Garber sings The Lord's Prayer as a buffet supper precedes vesper and a 7 pm youth gathering.
Paris reports by Baron Jean Charles Snoy of Belgium and Marjolin of France say more than $5000 million in American aid has not yet yielded European self support. They note partial gains but unresolved dollar shortage and urge stronger economic cooperation and lower trade barriers.
Berlin reports on fear and speculation about a new conflict as commemorations mark ten years since World War II began. Russians wind down summer maneuvers east of the Elbe while Western forces rally in the west. The piece notes a divided Germany under Soviet influence, with lingering mentions of Tito and Yugoslavia and warnings of renewed military tensions.
President Truman said he will retain Maj. Gen. Harry H. Vaughan as his Army aide. Senator McCarthy attacked the move, calling Vaughan’s conduct “peddling influence” and urging scrutiny. The Senate inquiry continues, with Hoey signaling possible further developments.
Mrs. Ross McKee Clowser's Warehouse on Clark Street hosts a public auction Friday September 2 at 10 30 A M. The sale lists stock of goods as the main lot with bidding details and auction house contact.
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