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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1948
Page
3
Relatives here report the death and burial of Miss Ann Blankner in Charlotte North Carolina. A native of Winchester she was the daughter of the late Fred Blankner who ran a confectionery and bakery here for many years.
The article describes Truman campaign challenges as States’ Rights groups seek ballot access in Kentucky Virginia North Carolina and Texas with 59 electors and potential efforts in Arkansas Georgia North Dakota and Minnesota. Louisiana may block write in votes complicating electors list filing and deadlines.
Commerce department reports August employment at 61,245,000, down 370,900 from July, with farm slack causing the drop. Individual income at an annual rate of 211.5 billion in July, down 800 million from June, while nonfarm incomes rose to 1838.2 billion. Census cautions a September decline as teenage workers return to school.
Indictments accuse Philip Koolish Abraham Koolish George Ehrlich John MacArthur and Arcadia officials Alfred Sylanus and Voyle Clark Johnson of conspiracy and mail fraud in Chicago. Prosecution says Westminster Life Arcadia promoted disability benefits while many claimants received little or nothing.
The Veterans Administration urged several thousand disabled World War II veterans to file promptly for the Congress approved extra monthly allowances retroactive to Sept 1. Increases range from 21 to 91 dollars, depending on disability and dependents, with deadlines for documenting dependents and sworn statements acceptable if public records are unavailable.
Charles Andrew Corbin 72 retired farmer and former New Century hotel chef in Romney died at his Capon Bridge home after six months illness. He leaves widow Ella Shanholtz five sons Marvin, Charles C Jr, Cecil, Leo, Calvin, a brother William and numerous relatives. Funeral Monday at Ebenezer church with 2 pm gathering and 3:30 pm rites. body moved from Giffin funeral home to his residence tomorrow.
Circuit Judge Lloyd E. Combe permanently enjoins the Indiana election board from listing the States Rights Democratic party on the general election ballot. Indiana Attorney General Cleon Foust and an Indianapolis Negro dentist sued to stop printing ballots after the board initially allowed the party, with votes split among Republicans and Democrats. Foust cited irregular petition signings and said most signatures were not properly acknowledged in the petition.
Virginia election officials circulate guidance after attorney general ruling that printed voter applications are illegal. The bulletin outlines required in person handwriting of applicant details and sworn answers, preserved in official records, with the secretary citing Section 93 of the code.
Belgrade reports worsening food shortages as meat and eggs reach 24 cents and lard hits four dollars per pound. Lines form from dawn for scarce staples while peasants resist government seizure of pigs offered for exchange or shipment abroad. Crops improve postwar but shortages persist.
UNSCOR asked the U N General Assembly to intervene in Greece warning of a threat to independence and integrity. Greek War Minister George Stratos urged international action to prevent a Balkans conflagration amid border violations by Albania Yugoslavia and Bulgaria. A Greek communique reports Yugoslav forces attacked inside Greece and captured a loyalist soldier as UNSCOB investigates.
Belgium probes a bid by two real estate firms to compel the United States to abandon a Namur war graves cemetery. The firms summoned the American War Graves Registration Unit at Liege, seeking evacuation within eight days for uncompensated land requisitioned in 1944.
At a meeting of 18 enthusiasts at Rouss Fire Co hall Winchester semi pro football backers emphasized the need for a lighted field. A committee led by Hank Lewis Tomm Heslop and Aaron Zuckerman was formed to negotiate with city officials on converting Senseng Rd. lights and report at the next meeting. Possible backing from local firms was discussed but no action until the committee reports.
Two damage suits go to trial at the Clarke county circuit court September term in Berryville. Vincent Roger seeks 2000 against M I O Boyle and Son Inc for property damage from a June 27 1947 truck crash. Nathaliel S Skilton sues Ernest G Kent and Robert Jenkins for a Warren ton crash Aug 24 1946 with vehicle damage and injuries. Only criminal docket item is an appeal of a reckless driving conviction against Clarence Lee Williams. Jury summons listed for several residents.
No reference to tea appears in European literature before 1588. Tea knowledge reached Europe after Portugal and China established intercourse in 1557. Sometime after the middle of the 16th century the English began to use tea.
Boy Scout troop 9 outlines a 1579 mile sightseeing tour to Maine and surrounding states next July costing about 1700 dollars. Scoutmaster A H Rowe leads with Paul Chamberlin and Robert Kellas in support. 53 attendees heard the plan.
State Senator Harry F. Byrd Jr has been named an honorary member of the New Market Fire Co. the unit serving southern Shenandoah County and northern Rockingham County in the Shenandoah Valley Byrd has shown active support for volunteer fire companies in the region.
Troopships guarding the island appealed for gas masks so operators could remain aboard. Even after the eruption, islanders preferred to stay, but Ced ordered evacuation to avert panic if the volcano’s violence escalates.
Senior officials aim for more Kremlin negotiations after conferences with Soviet leaders began last July. An authoritative source notes a delayed plan may push talks to weekend discussions with Stalin possibly participating, with Molotov still expected to intervene to break the deadlock.
Jenny Jerome married three times. Her first husband was Randolph Churchill. After his death she married George Cornwallis-West, whom she later divorced. Her third husband was Montague Perch.
A huge fire broke out this morning in the Biaufries cold storage warehouses in Amsterdam the largest of Europe and threatened to destroy vast winter stocks. The blaze raged in two sections and threatened to spread to a third unit.
Draft board officials remind registrants that starting Monday only one registration center will operate at the courthouse. Centers in Stephens City Gore and Gainesboro were closed today and registration continues through next week.
Nellie B. Lupton, 81, native of Winchester and longtime Presbyterian, died at 9 a.m. at Hillcrest nursing home. She was the last survivor of her immediate family. Services at 3 p.m. Monday at Kurtz funeral home with Dr. Ronald S. Wilson and Rev. J. A. McMurray officiating. Interment in Lupton lot at Mt. Hebron. Pallbearers named Claude M. Grim Henry W. Brown Bruce Slonaker Clifford D. Grim James Nevitt Jay Lowden. Family requests no flowers.
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