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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1948
Page
3
Savings Bond sales totaled 48251 in Winchester and Frederick counties for the period July 18 through August 31. Clarke county accounted for 11812 Shenandoah 45760 and Warren 16062. Virginia's total sales reached 7268787.
Three women charged in a New York vice case, Nancy Fletcher Choremi Madeleine Blavier and Margaret Starr, received suspended three month sentences. Magistrate Arthur Markewich noted prostitution is a social issue not a criminal court problem. They had been free on $2500 bail since July 8.
Six men were killed when their Army training aircraft, en route from Ellington Field to Houston, crashed and burned near Port of New Orleans amid heavy rain. The crew, all from Houston, had reported engine trouble and attempting to find a hole in the overcast before the fatal approach.
Report lists the new council trio from Second Ward Fred Brumback and family and first ward trio Dettra Rowe and Percy Miller with their spouses and children. It notes Brumback as president of C. J. Brumback and Sons and Brumback’s education and Pittsburgh work history. Dettra and Rowe are described with jobs, clubs, church involvement, and civic honors.
Virginia cities collect awards in the first annual pedestrian protection contest by the governor’s highway safety committee. Winchester placed second in the 10 30,000 population group. Roanoke won the above 50,000 group. Alexandria 30-50,000. Bristol towns under 10,000 with Covington runner-up. Judging by A A A covered death and injury records, legislation, enforcement, and safety education. Virginia fatalities fell from 273 in 1946 to 178 in 1947 despite a 13 percent rise in traffic.
Dr John C Siler pastor of Shepherdstown Presbyterian and longtime author of Earnest Worker lesson aids will lead an intensive Bible study on Exodus for Women of the Church at Winchester Presbyterian Church in the assembly room starting 10 59 a m tomorrow. Lunch at 12 30 with sandwiches provided after which the study continues until about 3 30 p m Invitations extend to men of the local church and members of smaller district churches.
Roy A. Larrick of 367 Piccadilly Street is in Asheboro North Carolina attending the annual session of the Mission board. Larrick was elected to a four year term on the board at the recent biennial session of the Southern convention of Congregational Christian churches. Before leaving yesterday he said that the contributions for missions during the past year have been the largest in any previous year.
Kaiser-Frazer Corp filed a federal counterclaim seeking 38.55 million dollars against Otis & Co. the Cleveland investment house. The suit alleges conspiracy by James F. Masterson of Philadelphia and David V. Martin of Detroit to evade a contract to market 900000 Kaiser-Frazer shares.
Drastic continued notes that all members were elected for the same purpose. Mayor Clowe says ideas will be offered as suggestions. A traffic survey is complete and steps should begin to implement feasible recommendations. Clowe faces early complaints mainly about streets as he assumes duties.
U S officials note 3,300,000 children entering kindergarten and first grade will attend crowded classes with overworked teachers and limited equipment. Many are the war baby cohort born amid shortages and upheaval, yet most report feeling loved and supported by parents, easing emotional strain as schooling begins.
Mrs. Emma F. Brill aged 83 died Sunday at her home 525 Highland Ave after six weeks illness. A 40 year resident, she belonged to Highland Ave Presbyterian church and was born in Frederick county. Survived by husband James M. Brill and six sons Albert Glen George Holmes Brill of Winchester James of White Hall Walter of Mt Williams and eight grandchildren. Funeral 2 p m tomorrow at Highland Ave Church with Rev J S Duckwall and Rev Ralph Cether officiating. Interment St Johns cemetery. Remains at Jonesen home until service.
The display featured parachute jumps from 1000 and 4000 feet with multiple chutes. Dick Hockman completed a double cut away jump landing on the field with the final chute. Julian Edits demonstrated loops and rolls from Riverdale factory. A ground Pifer aircraft show and a Martinsburg model flight closed the program. About 50 spectators took sightseeing flights over the city until dark.
Carol Mauck nine year old daughter of Thomas Mauck RFC Middletown escaped with a slight chin cut yesterday when her bicycle was struck by a car on Route 11 near Reliance Road. State Trooper James Kincaid said she crossed in front of a 1946 Ford convertible driven by Robert Brady of Philadelphia. The impact damaged the back wheel and threw her off. She was treated at Winchester hospital and released with no charges against Brady.
A damage suit by Vincent Rogers against M I O Boyle and Son Inc of Washington was continued from this morning to the November term in Clarke circuit court.
Roger seeks 2000 dollars for lawn damage claiming a truck from O Boyle caused it. The appeal by Clarence Lee Williams on a reckless driving charge was scheduled for trial in October 1921 after attorney absence in court.
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