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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1946

Page

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Yugoslavia Agrees in Principle to Indemnity over U S Plane Loss

Undersecretary William L. Clayton said Yugoslavia tentatively agreed to pay indemnity for the loss of five American lives in the forced crashes of two U S planes last month. Yugoslav officials questioned whether compensation should include the aircraft.

Washington William L. Clayton Yugoslavia U.S Richard C. Patterson Clayton State Department Byrnes

Winchester VFW and Legion Hear Reports and Aid Drives

The Winchester Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars met at the Ilks Club. Committees reported on a Christmas dance and 750 veterans aided for terminal leave pay. Legion Service Office hours were announced for veterans claims assistance. The John Mann Church rally update and a ten day revival at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church were also noted.

Winchester Veteran’s of Foreign Wars Ilks Club James Keffer, Jr Clyde Maphis W. W Baker American Legion L. E. Hill Conrad Hoover Legion Hill Masonic Building Robert Pizzano John Mann Church E. H. Jackson John Mann Methodist Church St. Paul H. V. T. Cherry P. Eaton Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Norfolk

Meat Shortages Hit Nation's Big Cities Alerts

Washington reports a sharp drop in federally inspected slaughtering last week under new livestock ceilings, with 73 percent less output than the prior week. Retail shops face shortages as OPA ceilings return, packing plants lay off workers, and many markets near closure.

Washington Department of Agriculture Hoor OPA Chicago New York City Egg Wed Omaha United States Employment Service Agriculture Department

Sarah Zaners Vote to Attend Convention At Fire Hall

At the Sarah Zane Fire Company meeting Friday night plans were made to attend the Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association Convention in Waynesboro in July. Delegates will ride in the new fire truck once it arrives. No other business was discussed.

Sarah Zane Fire Company Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association Waynesboro

Court Order Ends Pittsburgh Power Strike Impasse

Judge Walter P. Smart issued an order to end a Pittsburgh area power dispute. The directive stops picketing and requires Duquesne Light Co and its independent employees to rescind strike actions and enter bona fide negotiations toward a lasting labor policy.

Walter P. Smart Independent Association of Employes of the Duquesne Light Co Independent Association

Frederick County Supervisors Approve School Fund Transfers

At September's Frederick County Board of Supervisors meeting a road viewing commission was named to assess roads for secondary status. County Treasurer H L McCann was instructed to transfer 29000 dollars from the General County Fund to the School Fund, with further transfers as school levy funds become available. Monthly reports were approved, and sheep claims from the Dog Fund totaling 141.97 dollars were ordered paid to Geneva Fisher Floyd Morrison Willis Dunlap Mrs B J Ford and Robert Eagle.

Frederick County Board of Supervisors Carroll S. Solenbey Lillard C. W. Soit Heihway Ie Ee H. L. McCann General County Fund Mr. McCann Dog Fund Geneva Fisher Star Tannery Floyd F. Morrison Gore Willis Dunlap B.J. Ford Winchester Rt. 1 Robert Eagle Winchester

Maine Voters Re Elect Full GOP Ticket

Maine voters re elected a full Republican slate in the first postwar general election. Senator Owen Brewster was re elected alongside three GOP House members as leaders gauged the political winds. Nominating conventions or primaries were underway in Connecticut Colorado Louisiana and Rhode Island with Chester Bowles entering the Connecticut Democratic governor race.

Maine Connecticut Colorado Louisiana Rhode Island Chester Bowles OPA Owen Brewster House

Third Of Jewish Population Under House Arrest After Flare-Up

Tel Aviv residents endured a 10 hour curfew after a night of bombings and violence left three dead and several injured. British officers and Jewish guards were among the casualties as security forces and troops conducted house to house searches across Tel Aviv and nearby Ramat Gan.

Jerusalem Tel Aviv Ramat Gan 6Th Airborne Division Palestine London Government Information Kolman Cohen Jaffa

Loyal Order of Moose Charter To Be Delivered

The Winchester Lodge No 1283 Loyal Order of Moose will be instituted at 8 pm at 211 N Loudoun St. Robert Irvin will present the charter and 125 members will be initiated by Martinsburg Lodge 120 degree team. Officers include William Pemeee governor and M E Royston Sr past governor.

Loyal Order of Moose Winchester Lodge N. Loudoun Street Robert Irvin Supreme Lodge Baltimore Martinsburg Lodge William Pemeee M. E. Royston, Sr Sherman Dick Charles H. Bridges M. E. Royston, Jr Gené Shumaker Warren Kines Mervil Hardy Roger Laign Kenneth Thomas Ed Molden James Chauderis Thomas L. Joynes

Birds Roost Clearing Effort Elevates Winchester Nuisance

Winchester police and city officials again used sawed off shotguns to drive thousands of roosting starlings and blackbirds from Stewart and Clifford streets. Mayor Anderson urged public suggestions while residents reported heavy complaints and continued roosting from Cork to Washington.

Stewart Clifford Winchester C. R. Anderson Warren Rudolph Stewart Street Cork Washington Streets

School Teacher Shortage Hits Frederick County Students

About 75 eighth grade students at Stephens City high school were sent home due to two vacancies English and history and a librarian and English teacher. Middletown lacks one teaching post as the sixth grade teacher departs after one day. Superintendent Leslie D. Kline notes higher expected county attendance and overcrowded rooms with 50 to 60 children ill in some classes. Last year’s county attendance totaled around 3,200.

Stephens City High School Leslie D. Kline Middletown Kline

Hot Weather Not Abnormal Despite High Winchester Temperatures

Temperature in Winchester reached 96 yesterday, second highest for the summer per Research Laboratory statistics. The heat, while not unusual, echoes past summers with 100 degrees in 1927 and 101 in 1932. The warm spell affected students returning to school and had mixed orchard impacts, with hormone sprays delaying apples more effective in cooler weather.

Winchester

Lima Store Manager Challenges CPA In Clothing Shortage Upshot

Lima Ohio department store manager at The Leader denounces the Civilian Production Administration claim of服 shortages. OPA cites 15 million men seeking suits by year end 1946 with shirts and shorts scarce six to twelve months. The manager calls it scare publicity while noting racks hold more clothing than a year ago.

Washington State Department Lima Ohio Civilian Production Administration CPA OPA Iman Leader Peece

Apple Brokers Carrying Out Commitments Despite Strike

The Shenandoah Valley apple export remains at a standstill due to the maritime strike but brokers like H. Clay deGrange of Hearty Virginia, Inc., continue to ship where rail billing allows. Ice storage preserves about 10 days. 5,000 to 10,000 boxes await export to Scandinavia. The fall harvest begins with Jonathan, Grimes, and Delicious picked, Yorks and Stayman later. Wyatt H. Richard predicts a larger 1946 crop, with selective buying and wide price ranges. Richard operates a packing house in Delicious, shipping about two cars daily.

Shenandoah Valley AFL H. Clay deGrange Hearty Virginia, Inc deGrange New York de Grange Jonathan Grimes Delicious Yorks Stayman

Five Day Virginia Weather Forecast And Local Notices

Five day forecast notes general showers Wednesday and scattered showers Sunday with slightly above normal temperatures. Also included are local notices about beauty shop appointments at Ru Ja Beauty Shop, a WWII casualty memorial request from Berryville, a suitings ad from The Woolen Shop, Golden Glow Restaurant hours, and new fall maternity dresses at Modernage Shoppe.

Golden Glow

New Brethren Church Nears Completion

Construction of the First Brethren Church on Berryville Avenue advances toward completion with dedication services planned after October 1946. The Gothic tabernacle design features a 49 by 61 foot main hall, a finished basement with 16 classrooms and a Hammond organ, at an estimated total cost of 35,000 dollars. Pastor Rev. E. Dick marks his fifth year in October.

First Brethren Berryville Avenue Paul E. Dick Tabernacle Church Earl E. Dick First Brethren Church

Clarke County Democratic Committee Sets District Nomination Plan

Clarke County Democrats meet to select delegates for the Seventh District Convention in Staunton on September 28. A county mass meeting is planned at Berryville Court House on September 20 at 8 pm to elect delegates. Clarke County has seven votes at the district convention. districts will allot votes based on last election results. Governor Tuck led the ticket with 332 Clarke votes. Harold G. Potts named assistant commissioner of accounts for Clarke County by Judge Burr P. Potts, succeeding Joseph F. Moore. The Clarke County Home Demonstration Clubs will send delegates to the H D C meeting from the Glendale club. Laborers and checkers are being sought by Cold Storage.

Edith Johnson Ru Ja National Ave Johnson Phylis McDonald Clarke County Reginald G. Morrison Lloyd Williams American Legion Post Berryville South Braddock St Washington AFT Seyana Schwellenbech Philip Pannah Hannah San Francisco White House Radcliffe D.-Md Hanna Mse CIO Committee Dent Nite APL Lundeberg Sailors Union of the Pacific AFL Lamdebers Hannah Cola CIO Wes J. B. Bryan Pacific American Shipowners Assolation Charles G. Ross Truman Wage Stabilization Board Bryan Stabilization Board Democratic Staunton A. Willis Robertson Berryville Court House Richmond Tuck Clarke Harold Potts Harold G. Potts Burr P. — Potts Joseph F. Moore Glendale Home Demonstration Club Richard Bromiey

Mayor Anderson Sets 7 30 Meeting for Franchise Bid

Mayor Anderson announced a special city council meeting at 7 30 tonight to consider granting a franchise for operating a passenger transportation system in Winchester. Four bids from the September session were referred to a committee for study.

C. R. Anderson al Winchester

Heinz Cider Apple Order Notices at Local Print Shops

Largent Print Shop and The Home Print Shop list H. J. Heinz Co receiving cider apples. Hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 411 S Cameron St and 2118 Main St, with contact 6449.

H. J. Heinz CO Main ST

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U. S Winchester News Briefs James Keffer, Sr William Albert Seal Philip Hollis W. Baker VFW Sarah Zaners Pittsburgh Associated Press Congress Brown W. F. Brown W. B. Snider & Son Alley Pike New Winchester Club Blackbirds Starlings Frederick Co Stephens City CPA View Apple Wyatt H. Richard Richard Virginia The Beauty News New Brethren Church Berryville Ave John Hawk Seafarers International Union Harry Lundeberg Clarke County Bulletins Blacksburg Anderson Largent$ Print Shop S. Cameron St
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