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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1948

Page

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India appoints two officials to govern Hyderabad

New Delhi announces two interim civil administrators for Hyderabad as Indian troops advance toward the city. Military reports say forces near Hyderabad city 125 miles away with columns reaching Zahirabad and Surafpet. UN Security Council votes 8 to 0 to discuss the war situation with three abstentions.

Paris United Nations Security Council Hyderabad China Soviet Russia Ukraine U.N A. Ramaswami Mudaliar India New Delhi Sen Zahirabad Hyderabad City Razakar Bidar Surfapet Erabad Hie Tary D. R. Pradhan Bombay Indian State Ministry Dominion of India

Backdoor Garbage Collections Planned by City

Dr W P McGuire chairman of the council sanitary committee says a new garbage load packer will enable better collection and allow back doors of 80 percent of city homes to be accessed. He adds the goal is to get cans off the streets and the garbage ordinance will be revised.

W. P. McGuire Council Sanitary Committee McGuire

County Clinic Deploys Mobile X-Ray in Two Counties

Mobile x-ray equipment is being used this week in Front Royal and Warren county for a mass clinic. Next week the unit moves to Shenandoah county for a similar five day clinic aimed at broad public reach.

Front Royal Warren County Shenandoah County

State Central Committee Call for Sept 25 Meeting

The Democratic State Central committee will meet at 2 p m Saturday Sept 25 at the Hotel Richmond. Chairman G Alvin Massenburg called the session to decide on support for the Truman Barkley ticket, replace the resigned elector John D Hooker, and consider spending the $12000 party funds on national candidates.

Richmond Democratic State Central Committee G. Alvin Massenburg John D. Hooker Stuart

Four Embassy Staff Recalled From Bucharest

The State Department said four members of the American legation staff in Bucharest Romania were recalled on Romanian government demand. Romania accused them of photographing in a forbidden zone while the U S rejected the charge as unfounded. Romanian police reportedly detained the staff for 17 hours in communicado with no food or water for 16 hours. An energetic protest was lodged by the U S note.

Washington State Department Legation Bucharest Romania United States Bene Aia Eden Girurgiu

Cripped Children Field Clinic Slated For Next Thursday

Dr William P McGuire head of the Northern Virginia Society for Crippled Children announces an anti convulsive field clinic at Winchester Memorial Hospital next Thursday. Clinicians include Dr Randolph Leigh Jr and Dr Waler Klingman from the University of Virginia Hospital neurology and psychiatry department. Orrin S Rhody fields rep continues on page 16 col 5.

William P. McGuire Virginia Society For Crippled Children Winchester Memorial Hospital Randolph Leigh Jr University of Virginia Hospital Waler Klingman University Hospital Orrin S. Rhody

Hollywood Bowl Denied Truman Dewey Has It

President Truman and Gov. Dewey mapped new campaign stops and speeches in Los Angeles with Truman set for a Texas swing on the way back from the Pacific coast, while Dewey planned to visit Montana Idaho and Wyoming. The Hollywood Bowl was reserved for Dewey’s talk the night after Truman. The dispute sparked charges of stadium leasing aimed at denying Truman.

Associated Press Truman Dewey Texas Pacific Coast Washington Missouri Illinois Kentucky West Virginia Montana Idaho Wyoming Albany Los Angeles E. George Luckey Truman-Barkley Gilmore Stadium McGrath J. Howard McGrath GOP New York

Rescue Ships Save '42 from Sinking British Freighter

In the North Atlantic hurricane, two ships rescued 38 of 42 crew members from the British freighter Leicester. The Cecil N. Bean saved 20 with 18 rescued by the Argentine steamer Trapezo. four crewmen were lost. The Leicester had sailed from London Sept. 4 bound for New York. Capt. Edward Serafin commanded the Bean. The Bibb aided a Portuguese schooner Gaspar off Newfoundland.

New York North Atlantic Coast Guard Cecil N. Bean Leicester Cape Race Newfoundland Royal Canadian Air Force Halifax Bermuda London Edward Serafin Norfolk Va U. S. Maritime Commission Fall River Navigation Co England New Orleans Bibb Gaspar

Permits Granted For 3 Dwellings In City

Building permits issued for three new houses two for sale one for owner occupancy. W Smith Clark 918 Amherst St to build a 9 S Stewart St one story frame home cost 10000. Frank Clevenger 330 Kern St a two story brick dwelling on Gray Ave cost 9000. C A Nelson 548 N Braddock St a two story brick home at 122 Morningside Dr cost 10000. Additional permits for a frame garage and roof work costing 600 and 2000 respectively.

W. Smith Clark Amherst St S. Stewart St Clarke Amherst Frank Clevenger Kern St Gray Ave C. A. Nelson N. Braddock St Morningside Drive C. F. Schenck S. Washington St T. W. Royston S. Kent St

Legion Home Open Sundays and TV Receiver Ad

The House Committee announces Legion Home opens Sundays with game viewing featuring Washington Redskins versus Chicago Bears on a new television receiver.

Legionnaires Legion Washington Redskins Chicago Bears House Committee

Stephens City Gridder Breaks Leg in Practice

Stephens City football player George Monk suffered a leg fracture between knee and ankle during a downfield blocking drill. Coach Lester Singhass reported the injury will sideline Monk for the season as he was taken to Winchester for treatment.

Lester Singhass Stephens City High Hool George Monk Hayes Monk Monk Winchester

Funeral for Rev John Paul Tyler Led by Peele in Petersburg

The Rt. Rev. W. W. Peele and Rev. Roscoe C Jones will officiate at 3 p.m. funeral services for Dr. John Paul Tyler at Braddock Street Methodist church Petersburg where he served as pastor. Interment follows at Mt Hebron cemetery with members of the Washington Street church Petersburg board of stewards as honorary pallbearers.

W. W. Peele Richmond Virginia Braddock St. Methodist Church T. J. Hawkins F. B. Oglesby Winchester Imore Brown Petersburg Leonard Howerton Paradise Frank A. Tyler Jr Washington St Mt. Hebron Cemetery

Two 29th Division Veterans Reenlist In Winchester

George J. Timbrook and Elwood Mickey Ordinoff, veterans of the 29th Division from D-Day to VE Day, reenlisted this week at the Winchester Army recruiting station. Local enlistees from Warren County include R. L. Lucas Alvin Dellinger and Warren Centes. The program continues as Selective Service changes take effect with three year terms. The Army offers diverse incentives including OCS eligibility for high I Q scorers. Recruits may choose theater of operations including Japan Alaska the Caribbean and Europe.

George J. Timbrook Elwood Mickey” Ordinoff D-day Europe Winchester Army Warren County R. L. Lucas Alvin Dellinger Warren Centes Army Air Force Congress Airforce Japan Alaska Carribbean

Ray Robinson dies suddenly at 65 in Winchester

Prominent orchardist and businessman Ray Robinson 65 of Winchester died at 12:45 p m at his home after a sudden heart attack. He owned about 1000 bearing acres and helped organize Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Co. He was secretary of Shenandoah Valley firm, banker, and held multiple posts with local companies and clubs.

Ray Robinson Winchester S. Stewart St Robinson Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Co Kirksville James L Sallie G. Robinson Frederick County West Robinsons Mr. Robinson George School Philadelphia School of Logy Washington and Lee University Oregon Virginia Farmers and Merchants National Bank Winchester Cold Storage Co Green Chemical Co R. and T. Packing Corp Elks and Kiwanis Shen

Front Royal WFTR Radio Gains Air Tomorrow

Front Royal will launch WFTR at noon Sunday with H Minter Corp and Warren S Bell as managers. The Mutual affiliated station will run 6 AM to 11 PM weekdays and 8 AM to 11 PM Sundays from studios on John Marsh All Highway. Staff includes Warren Bell Roy Springer Robert Martin Sandra Robinson Frank Watkins Ralph Penniwell and Robert Craighill. Sky Park Broadcasting Corp operates the station with local stockholders.

Front Royal WFTR Warren S. Bell Genere Mutual Broadcasting System John Marshall Warren Bell Roy Springer Robert Martin

France's cabinet flails as strikes flare nation wide

France's five day old government teeters as premier Queuille faces a wage tax plan and a wave of strikes led by communists. Police and workers clash with hundreds injured. 49,000 miners and others strike in Pas de Calais and Lorraine while Renault and aviation sectors see large stoppages.

Paris France Henri Queullle DeGaulle Pas de Calais Lorraine Renault Automobile General Confederation of

Clare Tree Major to Stage Toby Tyler in Winchester Show

The Clare Tree Major children's theatre from Pleasantville N Y will present Toby Tyler Weeks in a Circus at Handley auditorium in Winchester next month. Mrs E C Stuart Jr president of the Junior Century club announced the successful booking and committee chair is Mrs Thomas Gibson with assistants. A capacity audience is expected for the Winchester performance.

Clare Tree Pleasantville N. Y Winchester E. C. Stuart Jr Junior Century Club Toby Tyler Handley Auditorium Thomas Gibson H. B. McCormac Jr Joseph Kalbach Harry Benham Clarke T. Cooper James Otice Maine Portland Stuart

Sarah Zane legacy and the five engine in Winchester history

The article recounts Sarah Zane's bequest of 1000 to Winchester citizens for a five engine, the founding of the Sarah Zane Fire Co, and the Baltimore hand engine in the engine house on Loudoun Street. It notes her family ties to Gen. Isaac Zane, her Philadelphia death in 1821, and the deed history of land for Winchester Academy. It also lists unrelated classifieds and notices from the period.

Sarah Zane Winchester Baltimore Miss Zane Isaac Zane Hannah John Gen. Zane Winchester Academy Stuart Clifford St Friends of Center Meeting S. Washington St Philadelphia

Mediator Seeks To Avert Nation Wide Phone Worker Strike

Federal mediator reports brighter prospects after all night talks in New York between CIO Association of Communication Equipment Workers and Western Electric. Union seeks wage increase with initial demand cut from 31 to 11 16 cents per hour. current average is 1.15 dollars. Army considers troops to move cargo if West Coast oil and other strikes escalate.

Associated Press CIO New York CIO Association of Communication Equipment Workers Western Electric Co Thomas B. Steutel Henry L. Mayer States District of Columbia Army Employment Office San Francisco Seattle CIO Oil Refinery Workers Pacific Coast

Blue and White Lines Bid To Start Winchester Bus Service

Three firms bid for the Winchester bus franchise as city officials weigh bids to resume service halted since last January. Blue and White Lines of Pittsburgh promises a 30 day start with four routes and a 30 minute schedule using three modern coaches. The proposal includes 10 cent adult fare, discounts for students, special Sunday church passes, and a revenue share for the city. The bid was opened by Clerk John Jones and City Manager Lee Grant with mayoral and council attendance noted.

Winchester John Jones Lee Grant M. B. Clowe Jr Claude Smalts Jr Blue Pittsburgh Bedford Richmond Alexander P. Gillespie Joseph Miller Michaele Wae Wien Nam Wase Virginia Thomas L. Wood

National Fruit Co marks 40th year and 35th of the corporation

The Winchester based National Fruit Product Co celebrates its 40th founding anniversary and 35th year as a corporation since Board, Armstrong & Co started the enterprise in Alexandria on Sept 1, 1908. Frank Armstrong Sr., president, notes expansion includes a new Winchester office building and continued growth of cider vinegar and canning operations begun 1915 and 1918 respectively. (Continued in Page 16, Col. 4).

National Fruit Product Co Winchester Enterprise Frank Armstrong Sr Board, Armstrong & Co Alexandria Armstrong Hannis Co Martinsburg

Postponed Chicken and Ham Supper at Grimes Va

The chicken and ham supper at H. C. Light's in Grimes Virginia is postponed to Thursday September 23 starting at 5 p.m. The delay is due to a death in the community.

H. C. Light's Grimes

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Bulletin M’guire State Central Committee Cripped Children Kaiser - Frazer Wed Thur Stephen Theatre Stephens City B. & S Poultry CO Winchester Food Locker & Processing E. Pall Mall St Call Pine Motor Co Bishop Peele Rev Tyler 29Th Division Bank Police Justice Peters Robert F. O'Neal Lee Whitacre O'Neal Middletown Junior Century Club Books Children’s Theater Gardner B. Hillyard E. Piccadilly H. J Heinz Company Hardy Property W. Boscawen St Ds.t. See Ad Mediator Blue and White National Fruit Co Apply Pine Motor Co South End Fire Hall
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