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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1946

Page

2

Winchester News Briefs and Scout Trip Plans

The Rev M N Zezzo announces a September 20 1946 8 pm service by Rev H W Schneembure at Full Gospel Tabernacle 455 North Cameron inviting public attendance. Scout Troop 40 plans an 11 am Washington trip with four cars and about twenty scouts plus committee members. first in a fall program. GM production limits 24 new Chevrolet cars per month with distribution to essential services veterans and others. Health Department films directed by Dr L M.

M. N. Zezzo Full Gospel Tabernacle North Cameron H. W. Schneembure Africa Zezzo Capital Washington Chevrolet William M. Battaile B and M Chevrolet Co

City sponsors health films for food handlers at library

Allen city health officer sponsors two educational films at Handley Public Library on Oct 1 and 2 for restaurant owners food handlers and butchers. Virginia State Health Department presenters will show sessions from 9 to 11 a m and 2 to 4 p m each day with a welcome by Mayor Anderson and remarks by Dr Allen.

Dr. Allen Anderson

Methodist District Check-Up Set at Woodstock Church

Rev R O Bryant announces the Winchester District annual check-up meeting at Woodstock Methodist Church next Monday September 3. Pastors will submit tentative reports for the past conference year and Bishop W W Peele will address the gathering at noon.

Methodist Church R. O. Bryant D. D Winchester The Woodstock Methodist Church W. W. Peele Virginia

Car Fire on Kent Street Doused by Two Fire Trucks

A car fire in front of 118 S. Kent Street about 12 last night drew two city fire trucks to the scene. Investigators believe the blaze was confined to wiring and was extinguished. The owner's name was not available.

S.kent Street

Rev Owen to Preach Twice Monthly at Stines Chapel

The Rev Julian Owens formerly of Step hens City and now of Hedgesville Presbyterian Church will preach at Stines Chapel twice monthly starting next Sunday at 7 30 pm. The community young peoples meeting moves to 6 30 pm from 7 pm to accommodate the new schedule. Residents are urged to attend and welcome the new pastor in his new field of service.

Julian Owens Presbyterian Church Stephens City Hedgesville W. Va Stine’s Chapel Community Young Peoples Organization Star Owens

Police Court Disposes Cases Under Judge Rice

Warren Sealock of 137 S Loudoun street fined 6 dollars plus costs for no lights and no city tag. Harry Hoover of 15 E Cecil street fined 5 dollars plus costs for no operators license and improper brakes. Charles W Wilkins of 119 N Cameron street released to county authorities on charges of desertion neglect and non support of a minor child.

John Rice Warren Sealock S. Loudoun Street Harry Hoover E. Cecil Street Charles W. Wilkins N. Cameron Street Corefield

Answers to the Daily Quiz on Page Four

Correct responses cover birth assistance, a presidential figure, a detective disguise line, Wilson W Wyatt, pottery craft, historian, cobbler, an extinct reptile, a claim of nationalization, and Rome as the final item.

Thomas Jefferson Wilson W. Wyatt Labour Party Great Britain Rome

Dodgers Still in Running in Piedmont Playoff Series

Newport News Dodgers surged to a six run inning to grab their first win in three against Roanoke’s regular season champs, keeping them alive in the Piedmont League’s final Shaughnessy series. A separate note reports the Norfolk Baseball Company fined $500 for inadequate police protection after a Roanoke game where umpires were attacked. In Stafford, a two day trial for Cornelius V Armstrong ended in a hung jury on a murder charge with retrial planned.

Dodgers Newport News Roanoke Baseball League Lynchburg Richard A. Carrington, Jr Piedmont League Norfolk Baseball Company, Inc Norfolk-Roanoke

Explosion at McCoy mine kills one in Virginia

The U S Bureau of Mines investigated a Thursday blast at a Great Anthracite Coal Corp mine in McCoy Virginia that killed John Howell 49 of Parrott and injured Frank Doss 49 and Lewis Goad 22 of Beltspring. They were treated at Radford Hospital for burns not considered serious.

Mccoy United States Bureau of Mines Great Anthracite Coal Corporation John Howell Parrott Frank Doss Lewis Goad Belspring Radford

Tuck Ponders Appointment in 22nd Circuit

Governor Tuck weighs Vincent L. Sexton of Bluefield and J. S. Andrews of Giles County for the 22nd Circuit seat to replace Judge A. C. Buchanan who moves to the State Supreme Court. Albert G. Peery has withdrawn and backs Sexton after endorsing both candidates.

Tuck Richmond Vincent L. Sexton Bluefield J. S. Andrews Giles County 22Nd A. C. Buchanan State Supreme Court of Appeals Albert G. Peery Tazewell George C. Peery Sexton

Life imprisonment for shotgun slayings of teens in Virginia

A Greene county jury convicted Ralph Shiflett of first degree murder for the August 23 shooting death of Pauline Crawford at a Ruckersville service station. Shiflett, 22, of Mt. Fair, Albemarle county, faces life in the state penitentiary.

Park May End White Post Series Sunday

A large crowd is expected Sunday as Winchester and White Post resume their baseball series. Park won 2-1 in the first game, and another win would end the series. About 2,400 fans have watched the three games this season. Scrivener will start, Swanson to catch, with Hoopes Emmart Judy and Fawcett in the infield. Miller returns to right field with Keller and Luby in the outfield. White Post starter not named, Oliver likely, with Pierce and Buckner in relief. Game time is 3 p.m.

Park Winchester White Post Scrivener Clarke Counties Swanson Hoopes Emmartt Judy Fawcett Patton Saffe Charles Town Miller Keller Luby Oliver Pierce Buckner

Market Quotation Tumbles and Rebounds Amid Rumors

New York market rallied then dipped and recovered in a choppy session. Traders blamed early short covering and technical revival hopes after recent lows since 1945. President Truman’s request for Wallace to resign sparked trading pauses and led to mixed price movements as bonds firmed.

New York Truman Wallace

Chicago Grain Quotations Openings Prices

Chicago grain quotations list opening prices for wheat corn and oats on Sept 20. Wheat Jan 3 4, Mar 1 91 3 4, May 1 corn Jan 5 8 to 3 4, Mar 1 33 3 4. Oats Sept 78 7 8 to 79, Nov 74 5 8 to 3 4, Dec 73 1 4, Mar 71 3 4 to 7 8.

Chicago

New Map of the United States Ad

Brand new edition U S map printed in five colors on heavy paper measuring 21 by 28 inches. Includes Alaska Hawaii detached territories and the Republic of the Philippines with insets plus travel distance tables and city populations on the reverse. Fifteen cents postpaid. Send for your copy today.

United States Alaska Hawaii Republic of the Philippines

Information Bureau Notice for Copy Request

The notice from the Information Bureau at 316 Eye St NE Washington 2 requests fifteen cents in coin wrapped in paper to obtain a copy of the new material from the United States.

The Winchester Evening Star. Information Bureau Eye St N. E Washington 2. D United States

Baltimore Produce and Livestock Markets Report Sept 20

Baltimore market notes dull apple supplies and slow demand with prices listed for several varieties. Poultry eggs butter and milk products show steady receipts. Regional cattle hogs sheep quotes follow with detailed ranges for vealers beef cows hogs and lambs. Chicago figures show steady hogs cattle calves and sheep with price ceilings and replacements.

Baltimore W. Va Bas U. S Grimes Jonathans Mcintosh Smokehouse and Hubbardstons Wolf Rivers Chicago USDA

Local Markets Notice from The Star

Daily corrected local market listings appear in The Star but readers are reminded The Star does not assume responsibility for typographical errors.

The Star

Local Wholesale Market Flour and Feed Prices

Local wholesale and retail market price list for flour and animal feeds including 10 and 25 pound bags, corn meal varieties, cracked corn, hogs, calves, cows, sheep, lambs, turkeys, and eggs. Includes grade, bag sizes, and regional price ranges.

Seenete Cece

Do Flamingos Build Nests

Flamingos raise mud into a small concave hillock to form a rudimentary nest. The hollow holds two eggs laid by the female, which she incubates by sitting on the nest with her legs folded.

Trade union leadership across Europe postwar growth

The text lists Great Britain as Europe’s leading union country with about 8.5 million members and France next with 7 million, noting rapid postwar union growth across Europe. It also explains rabbit’s foot luck as a relic of ancient superstitions, citing the left hind foot.

Great Britain France Europe Hade

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Winchester News Briefs Battaile Chappie G. B. Masters Life Insurance Co RILCO John W. Rosenberger and Co Charlottesville Fredericksburg Trailways Greyhound Terminal N. Braddock Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Mattie Nelson Emma Parks Robinson Kent Auto Mr. Owens Asbestoline U.N C. J. Hambro Oslo Drottningholm United Nations Lake Success Old Dominion News Almond Wallace Natural Bridge Henry A. Wallace Byrnes J. Lindsay Almond, Jr Rep. Almond Virginia Savings Building and Loan Conference Stock Market Report Washington, D. C Baltimore Livestock Wm. Estep Posey Hollow Route 11 Strasburg Toms Brook Lowing Pennsylvania John Deere Preston Engle Robert Sibert Brown Lovett Elston Wharton C. K. Geyer Pern Wlereea Crete Winchester Health Center Orin L. Brown L. D Lewistown It Sears Woodsmen’s Sect S. Loudoun St Winchester Phare Brumback’s Chapman Motor CO Virginia Loan & Thrift Corporation
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