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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1949

Page

2

Top Copper executives among victims in Canadian air crash

A Canadian liner exploded and crashed at Sault au Cochons Quebec killing 23 people including three children. Among the dead were J P Morgan Co executive R J Parker Arthur D Storke and Kennecott head designate, all from New York City en route to titanium ore deposits in northeast Quebec. The DC-3 plunged into a rocky bluff near the St Lawrence river as witnesses described mangled remains.

Sault AU Cochon Quebec Nens Copper Corp J. P. Morgan Co St. Lawrence Quebec City Oscar Tremblay See

United States Eximbank May Aid Sterling Area Financing

The article notes that the United States Export-Import Bank may assist sterling area countries with financing purchases of American goods and services, in addition to continuing on Page 1 funds.

United States Export-Import Bank

For Sale Six Room Brick House In Winchester

FOR SALE six room brick house with hot water heat in Winchester priced to sell good residential contact Tommy D Lockhart at 109 N Loudoun St phone 7470 for details.

Winchester Tommy D. Lockhart Loudoun St

Two White Brothers Charged With Kidnapping Negro Tenant

Frank and Chester Brown, about 40, were arrested in Missouri on federal charges of kidnapping and conspiracy to kidnap Robert Lee Talley, a 27 year old Osceola plantation worker. Talley testified that he and his family were forced at gunpoint to surrender $26 and were beaten before being left in a field.

Little Rock Ark Frank Chester Brown Hermondale James T. Gooch Robert Lee Talley Osceola, Ark Cape Girardeau Washington J. Howard McGratt Department of Justice Missouri Gooch Talley Osceola Arkansas Taley Browns

Death of Stuart Carbaugh of Stephens City at 72

Stuart Preston Carbaugh 72 retired farmer of Stephens City died in his sleep from a heart attack at home after years of ill health. Born January 1 1878 he was son of the late Jacob and Lizzie Carbaugh of Frederick County. He farmed in the Stephens City area until 1947 and was a member of Trinity Lutheran church. Surviving are four sons Clarence at home a sister Mrs Charles Staples and two brothers Norman and Clayton Carbaugh. Funeral arrangements awaiting arrival of a son from Washington.

Stuart Preston Carbaugh Stephens City Mr. Carbaugh Jacob and Lizzie Lemley Carbaugh Frederick County Trinity Lutheran Church

Russia Preserves Her Folk Songs

Moscow reports ongoing collection of folk songs and sagas across the USSR. A. Y. Kolotilova, director of the Russian People's Chorus of Northern Songs, has gathered more than 700 items in 40 years among Russians in Archangel and northern districts, passed down by oral tradition.

Moscow Ussr Izvestia Russia A. Y. Kolotilova Kolotilova Archangel

Sheriff’s Sale Of Orchard Equipment In Winchester VA

Levy on a writ of fi faes leads to public auction at the Frederick County Court House Winchester Virginia on September 24 1949 at 10 am. Items include a portable pressure paint spray unit 15 cubic feet 2 guns brushes a Lawson air cooled engine fenders polishers a 30 ft extension ladder. Cash terms. Robt L DeHaven Sheriff Coleman Dunn Auctioneer.

Barr Orchard & Farm Supply Earl Armel Frederick County Court House Winchester Virginia Lawson Flora Facias Valley Service Station, Inc Emmett Boyce Mary Estelle Switzer Wardensville Mountain Falls Frederick County Robert L. DeHaven Coleman Dunn Virginia Loan & Thrift Corporation

Byrd Urges Private Enterprise as Nation's Strength

Senator Harry F. Byrd told Virginia Bankers at the University of Virginia that private enterprise is the foundation of American freedom and progress. He warned that excessive regimentation and government control threaten the nation, urging defense of the enterprise system to preserve freedom and mass production.

Byrd Charlottesville Uni U. S Harry F. Byrd Virginia Virginia Bankers University of Virginia Senate Finance Committee Sampson

Israel to Buy Stud Cattle in Australia and New Zealand

Eliyahu Hopovetzki an Israeli cattle expert traveling in Australia aims to purchase 2000 stud cattle for Israel. He spent 20 days in India examining breeding stock and plans to stay in Australia and New Zealand for several months.

Sydney Israel Australia New Zealand Eliyahu Hopovetzki Hopovetzki India

Yugoslav Players Enthralled by Australian Beauties

Visiting Yugoslav soccer players in Melbourne praise Australian girls as the world’s most beautiful and best dressed. They have toured many countries but struggle with English, though the unmarried players remain hopeful about romance.

Melbourne

Atkinson Family Noted For Civic and Masonic Roles

The article profiles Atkinson who serves as assistant superintendent of the Sunday school at St. Methodist Church and holds offices in John Dove Chapter 21 and Winchester Commandery Knights Templar No 12. He is a worthy patron of McKinley chapter 19 Order of Eastern Star. Mrs. Atkinson, formerly Kathleen Hurst of Pulaski Virginia, and their son John Jr. are mentioned.

St. Methodist Church John Dove Winchester Commandery Knights Templar McKinley Order of Eastern Star Atkinson Kathleen Hurst Pulaski John Jr

New Republic Figures Mentioned Across Regions

A fragment lists diverse names and places including Georgia Vienna Gene Stratton Porter Oliver Cromwell and Hippocrates with references to Henry Hudson the Barrymores and New Republic Japan. The text reads like a catalog of figures and locales without a coherent narrative.

New Republic Japan Georgia Gene Stratton Porter Vienna Oliver Cromwell Henr Henrik ) Hudson Hippocrates The Barrymores

Fruit Co Hotel and Bank Stock Go Under the Hammer

Public auction by Shenandoah Valley National Bank trust department sold 160 local shares for 14500 plus. George Washington hotel 10 shares 145 each. National Fruit Product Co. 10 shares 100 each and 23 share block at 99. Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Co. 12 shares 180 each. 10 preferred at 120 and 15 at 118. Bank stocks 80 shares, Shenandoah Valley National Bank stock at 47.50 for 67 shares. Farmers and Merchants National Bank 13 shares at 113 each.

Trust Department The Shenandoah Valley National Bank George Washington National Fruit Product Co Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Co Farmers and Merchants National Bank

Australian Mail Routes Stretch Across Western Australia

In Western Australia the Meekatharra to Marble Bar mail circuit covers about 1164 miles, with many routes exceeding 400 miles. Postal contractors travel over 2.2 million miles annually on rough bush tracks in sparsely populated regions. Air services have reduced dangers in the North Kimberlys, replacing pack horses once used to deliver mail during floods and floods.

Sydney Meekatharra Marble Bar Western Australia Carnarvon- Yardie Creek Leonora- Lawlers-Wilmna North Kimberlys Australia

RAF Orphans Holiday Plan In Belgium

A second group of 50 RAF orphans is invited to spend a month in Belgian homes arranged by the Belgian Air Force Welfare Section. A third group of 50 children will join a month later, extending the program into September.

Brussels RAF Belgian Air Force Belgium

Justice Rutledge Relapses Into Coma Conditions Critical

Justice Wiley B. Rutledge has suffered another relapse and his condition is critical. Dr Elmer Tower said the Supreme Court justice has lapsed into a coma again in York Maine on September 10.

York Supreme Court Wiley B. Rutledge Elmer Tower

President Truman Considers 10 Day Steel Wage Extension

Attorney Steel J. notes Truman may seek a 10 day extension for bargaining on board recommendations. The new strike deadline is just after midnight Tuesday. CIO Steelworkers cite 1948 profits to push for boosts, while industry says profits are falling this year.

Truman Steelworkers CIO New York

Lives lost in enforcing Prohibition vary widely

Estimates of deaths in enforcing Prohibition range from 254 to 1500. The Department of Justice handled 595,105 criminal prosecutions in prohibition cases from 1920 to 1932.

Department of Justice

Ridgewood Wins St Leger Stakes at Doncaster

Ridgewood, a 100 to 7 outsider, captured the 171st St Leger Stakes at Doncaster. Lone Eagle, the American-bred entry, finished third in a 16-horse field as Dust Devil at 41 to 1 placed second and Swallow Tail, the 3 to 1 favorite, finished fourth.

Doncaster England Ridgewood Britain Lone Eagle Dust Devil Lord Derby Swallow Tail

Livestock Market Whitens Prices Across Cattle Hogs and Sheep

Baltimore report notes cattle mostly steady with higher prices for good steers under 1100 pounds and varied ranges for other classes. Calves and hogs show strength in lighter weights, with top vealers reaching 31 and hogs lifting 25 cents to 50 cents versus last week. Chicago sows and barrows also up, bulls steady, and fed cattle near week’s highs with prime steers leading at 32 cents per pound.

Baltimore Chicago

Corn weak at opening on government crop report

Chicago grain opened with selling pressure as the corn market reacted to a government crop report showing less deterioration from August first to September first than anticipated. Other grains moved lower on the session debut.

Chicago

Grain Futures and Prices Report

Wheat and corn futures quoted with contract months and price figures for Sep Dec Mar May without clear market context. Oats and rye futures show various bids and partial quotes across months and years, indicating a summary of commodity trading figures.

Wheat Corn Jly

Also Mentioned on This Page

Top Copper Co Just Brumback Paper and International Hammermills C. I. Brumback & Sons N. Cameron St John W. Rosenberger & Co Braddock St NASH Plymouth N. Loudoun St Stuart Carbaugh Sheriff’s Sale L. Dehaven Elizabethtown J.D Allis Chalmers Olivers M.M. Wood Bros J. D Shyling Fox McDeering G. K. Wagner Machinery & Hog Heatwolk Motor CO N. Braddock St Cameron ‘St Justice Rutledge J. R. Alexander, Jr Martinsburg Pike Whiting E. M. Whiting Valley Ave Chicago Grain Sty Pont Pittsburgh Paints Eid Glaize Brophone BUICK Chrysler Chapman Motor CO W. Boscawen St the Order Order of the Golden Rule Clearbro Robert Co Per Ton OK ILS & Son Vok Inwood W. Va Northern Virginia Power CO Babcock Columbia Growers Supply Company Pine Motor CO. Inc Dodge Winchester Evening Star
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