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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1950
Page
2
The State Ad Hoc Hospital Council discussed readiness to support a construction project. Rising costs push estimates above initial grants, limiting aid to selected projects. A search for Cox's slayer expanded after 13 aid applications from July could not be resolved.
A Bristol boy, age unknown, entered a local grocery store and found the owner lying face down in a pool of blood. Police report a left chest wound believed to be from a single gunshot. suspect details are unclear.
A list of upcoming auctions and estate sales with dates and locations. Gert. 15 10 p m W FR Benvue Farm White Va livestock farm equipment household goods feed. Herbert S Larrick trustee Frederick County Court House Front Royal road Sept 16 10 a m Samuel J Shaver Estate 4 mi South Maurertown on US Rt 1 antiques personal property Sept 27 1 p m O M ee Old Charles Town Pike Point farm and goods Sept 30 1 p m Bessie M Fiddler estate 9 mi north Winchester Rt 11 household goods.
The State Milk Commission began a series of 33 hearings to determine adjustments to milk price structures. Starting at 11 p.m., producers distributors and consumers from 18 western markets testified at the State Highway auditorium. Tomorrow they will hear 15 Eastern Virginia markets including Winchester.
A 15 year old girl shot and killed her 11 year old stepfather during an argument between his wife and the man. Benjamin H. Fowler a tenant farmer and part time worker was fatally shot with a shotgun. Commonwealth's Attorney Ernest Goodrich said charges were not brought yet pending juvenile law review.
A fire began around 6 a m in a clothing store on East Brond Street Richmond and spread to a nearby radio clothing shop. Fire equipment arrived quickly and the blaze was under control in under two hours. No injuries or cause details available.
Final arguments heard in the murder trial of Calvin Moore charged with fatally shooting 18 year old Kenneth Ballard Mullins at Clintwood High School. Moore testified he fired to frighten after perceiving an advancing crowd including Mullins and Mullins family during an altercation.
George Marshall agreed to return to government service to lead the Defense Department. President Truman welcomed the move but faced a legal hurdle since Marshall had military active-duty status within ten years. Marshall previously served as Army chief of staff, secretary of state, and abroad on missions before his latest call to serve as defense secretary.
John C. Feeley 60 of 3 West Monmouth Street died last night at his apartment after a heart attack. He was born March 3 1890 in Gold Run California and worked for the U S Bureau of Mines at Mount Weather. A World War I veteran, he belonged to Durant Masonic Lodge 268 and several fraternities. Surviving are his widow Roma Willey a son John Feeley Jr and a sister Lottie Feeley of Los Angeles. The body is at Omps Funeral Home and will be sent to Englewood Cemetery near Los Angeles for burial.
From Sonsiulu, each of the five pee islands can be reached in less than one hour. The note states quick travel between these locations and Honolulu, indicating swift aviation or transport links.
A list of newly admitted patients includes Mrs. Robert L. Dove Bufflick Road Mr. Jerome C. Sirbaugh 2 W James St Mrs. Clarkce Oates 1120 Conway St Mr. Clinton D. Catlett 514 N Kent St Mrs. Robert C. DeWitt 331 Jefferson St Mrs. Guy W. Shackleford Berryville Mr. Granthan Affleck Berryville Mr. Paul W. Presley Marshall Mrs. William F. Hudson Warrenton Mrs. Robert Lee Dunivan Middleburg Mrs. Ester A. Slider Paw Paw W Va
The 36th annual Sunday School Convention of the Shawnee District is set for Round Hill Presbyterian Church at 2 15 p m Sunday. Host pastor Rev Robert Bradford will lead with visiting ministers Rev C A York and Rev A Hayne Boozer giving addresses. Laymen John W Larrick Jr and J D Cammer are also on the program.
Berryville residents observe dense populations of grey and red squirrels around the courthouse, with 25 to 30 in the locust trees behind the building. Pete Carper notes the grey mama has multiple litters yearly, while fox squirrels stay in woods.
Calvin D. Johnson, former Illinois congressman, to speak at Armistice Day luncheon at Winchester armory. Kenneth Patton leads program with parade and church memorial service followed by lunch for veterans. Johnson’s talk titled Americanism. he previously spoke at Charlie Rouss Fire Company banquet to a warm reception.
Frank Duckworth, 21, son of Mrs. W. D. Grim of 135 N Loundoun Street, and a University of Alabama student, has been recalled to active Marine Corps duty in August 1949 with sergeant rank. One of the first Marine Reservists from the area, he will report September 26 to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Born in Luke Maryland, Duckworth attended Handley before completing high school.
Frederick County Board of Supervisors approved dog loss claims totaling 52.69 dollars. Largest claim went to J. E. Armel for three ewes and a lamb killed by dogs. Dr. E. B. Powers and L. W. Henson also received payments for losses.
Members of the Board of Directors of Southern States Winchester Petroleum Cooperative and their wives will meet Friday evening September 22 at 7 30 p m in the Golden Glow Restaurant to plan the 1950 cooperative annual meeting and nominate candidates for vacancies on the Board. The election will occur at the membership meeting. Board members listed include Oscar M Carr Berryville Monroe Buckley White Post Roy L Bagent Winchester Edwin Marker Winchester M S Snapp Bunker Hill W Va Carl E Martin Stephens City and Landon Whitacre Also attending will be Roy W Ferguson Manager Southern States Winchester Petroleum Cooperative.
Advertisement for Petersons Ointment offering fast relief from itching and pimples. Claims soothing balm reduces smarting and redness, improves skin appearance, with a money back guarantee if not delighted. Available as a 40 cent box at druggists.
L E Hill of W Whitlock Ave accepts a manager position with Newera NC office of James C Green Co Insurance Adjusters in New Era. He will keep his home here and is married to Helen Jeanne Miller with one child.
The report shows Virginia at 4.8 percent of income paid as state tax collections, below the national 48 state average of 4.6 though higher than several neighbors. Maryland Kentucky North Carolina West Virginia and others are listed with varying percentages, with New Jersey at 2.7 and Louisiana at 9.6. Virginia ties Idaho as the 22nd lowest, and the national average sits near five nearby states.
Correct quiz solutions list includes Fugitive Slave Law Washington D C They shrank away from the biting wind In the Scottish Highlands Julius Caesar Kind of butter Pilgrim's Progress True False depends on rarity New Hampshire.
The question asks for an annual tip expense estimate. For 1949 the figure reported is $404 million. This represents a substantial portion of consumer outlays and reflects tipping practices across service industries at mid-century.
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