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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1947

Page

5

Obituary: Joel DeHaven Retired Farmer Dies at 73

Joel H DeHaven 73 retired farmer and carpenter of Cedar Grove Frederick county died at Winchester Memorial Hospital after ill health He was born October 4 1874 in Frederick County and lived there his whole life He leaves Dora E DeHaven three sons Mervil Richard and Ross a daughter Hazel Fries and a brother Friends will meet at the late home Sunday at 1 pm and proceed to Pine Grove Methodist Church for funeral services conducted by Rev Emory Elmore Interment in Pine Grove church cemetery.

Joel H. DeHaven Cedar Grove Frederick County Winchester Memorial Hospital Martin and Mary Ann Bailey DeHaven DeHaven Pine Grove Methodist Church Dora E. DeHaven Mervil DeHaven Martinsburg Richard DeHaven Hazel Fries The Ross DeHaven Pine Grove Emory Elmore Church

Cannery to Close At Stephens City

The Stephens City community cannery will close next Tuesday and reopen in the latter part of November when meat canning resumes. It has operated since June, four days a week, during Lions and corn canning in August.

Stephens City

Infant Graveside Rites Held in Winchester

Graveside services were held at Mount Hebron for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Griffith of Winchester. The child, born Sept 24 at Winchester Memorial Hospital, died yesterday evening. Dr. T J Hawkins of Braddock Street Methodist Church officiated. The mother is Frances Crosen of Cross Junction. The report notes a separate civic dividend about Mexico and Indigenous people. A divorce suit in Winchester Corporation Court, James G. Shirley Jr. v Frances E Shirley, seeks a mensa et desertion grounds with Frances E Shirley ordered to respond within ten days after publication.

Mount Hebron Ray Griffith Winchester T. J. Hawkins Braddock Street Methodist Church Winchester Memorial Hospital Frances Crosen Cross Junction Office Corporation Court City OF Virginia James G. Shirley, Jr Frances E. Shirley Corporation Court P. J. Marshall

Baltimore Printers Fight ITU Over Taft Harley Rules

The Graphic Arts League of 22 Baltimore print shops accuses the International Typographical Union of imposing unwritten terms outlawed by the TaftHarley Act and seeks NRB intervention. The union is challenged for a no contract policy and alleged failure to bargain, with league executive secretary F E Street accusing the ITU of enforcing employment conditions that could amount to laws.

Baltimore Graphic Arts League International Typographical Union AFL League National Labor Relations Board General Counsel ITU F. E. Street

Unplanned grocery purchases run to 38.2 percent

A recent survey shows that 38.2 per cent of all purchases made in grocery stores are un planned.

E.F.M. A

Oscar Murphy Dies at 71 in Berryville

Oscar M. Murphy 71 died at 4 a m at his son in law and daughter Mason Morris Berryville home after prolonged illness. He was born Feb 23 1876 in Clarke County and married Barbara Childs who died four years ago. A dray businessman in Berryville, he retired five years ago and previously farmed in Clarke County. Survived by wife’s family. three other children. six grandchildren. a sister and two brothers. Funeral 2 p m Sunday at John H Enders funeral home with Rev George Lightner and Rev R Carrington Paulette. Interment Green Hill Cemetery.

Oscar M. Murphy Mason Morris Berryville J. T. Murphy Clarke County Virginia Barton Murphy Loudoun County Murphy Barbara Childs Murphy Was In the Drayage Claake County Morris Harold Farrington Harry Luby Arlington Pam Murphy Getty Kirby Kernstown Thaddeus Murphy Lester Murphy

Spanish raid from Cartagena returns with massive gold booty

A Spanish raid launched from Cartagena against Indian inhabitants returned with loot valued at 1,500,000 gold ducats. Among the spoils was a solid gold image weighing 140 pounds.

Cartagena Columbia

President Studies Tuack's Protest on U. S. Land Purchase

Alexandria report notes Governor Tuck protests federal land acquisitions in Virginia without state consultation. President Truman replied Aug 20 study is being made on necessity of continued federal land purchases. Governor had warned in July 14 letter that Virginia fears rising acquisitions, especially in Arlington Fairfax Stafford and adjacent counties.

Alexandria Tuck Virginia Truman Commonwealth of Virginia Arlington Fairfax Stafford Carolina York Warwick Norfolk Princess Anne

Rail gauges in France England and US compared

The Association of American Railroads states that France and England use the same gauge as the United States. The standard gauge is consistent across these nations.

France England United States W.J.B. A Association of American Railroads

Charles Dunlap Rites Tomorrow at Bethel Church

Funeral services for Charles M. Dunlap of Gore will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow at Bethel Church Trone. He died September 24 from a heart attack at age 34 after years of ill health. He worked 15 years at the Gore sand pit and is survived by his widow Edna and five children, plus three brothers and two sisters. Interment at Bethel church cemetery.

Bethel Church Trone Charles M. Dunlap Gore Dunlap Martin Cordelia Dunlap Edna Dun Loetta Mae Charles, Jr Hidla Jane Ronald Edward Nancy Ruth Dunlap Dawson Hunter Payton Dunlap Myrtle Johnson Falls Church Lena Cave Giffen Funeral Capon Bridge Turner Smelser James Sawyer Cecil Whitacre Jerome Bowman Marion Lineburg Harry Loy

Ancient Norwegian skis hint at even older skiing origins

Archaeologists report 4000 year old Norwegian skis showing advanced craftsmanship suggesting skiing predates recorded history. Finds imply long standing tradition and technical skill in early Nordic winter travel.

Ruthenium Uses in Industry and Hardening Roles

Ruthenium, a platinum group metal, is rarely used in pure elemental form but is commonly employed to harden alloys and enhance durability. It contributes strength and wear resistance in catalytic and industrial applications.

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Joel DeHaven Mexico Joseph A. Massie, Jr Lee Bushong Rostre Rhodes Drug CO Braddock Boscawen Northern Wa. Power Co Oscar Murphy Studies Tuack U. S. Land Purchase Charles Dunlap Liberia U.S Ralph P. Yount C.P.A Lewis H. Hyde Yount, Hyde & Company Certified Public Accountants American Institute of Accountants Winchester, Virginia GUARD J.C. Penney CC N. Cameron St George Washington Packard Sales & Service Winchester News Sportsmen’s Headquarters S. Loudoun ST Hw National Guard First Congress Washington National Guard America Adjutant General 116Th Inf Winchester Armory Millwood Ave L. Zuckerman & Sons Front Royal Winchester 1 Winchester's Shopping Center N. Loudoun St Edward W. Water St Diamond Cab CO Main St
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