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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1950

Page

5

Brassiere Brigade Up for Re-Arrest

The case targets six women and two husbands in Miami linked to a $100,000 loot from Southern Bell. County Solicitor Taylorordered re-arrest. money, cars and other assets valued in the sweep were seized. Women allegedly hid quarters in brassieres. some funds reportedly financed cars houses and bonds. Five women and their lawyer sought reinstatement, but District Manager Phillips refused.

Ers Miami Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company Robert R. Taylor George E. Holt J. M. Phillips

Wood Student May Be Polio Victim

A 12 year old boy from James Wood School was sent to the Medical College of Virginia Hospital Richmond as suspicious of polio. Earl Nickelson son of Mr and Mrs EB Nickeon Kernstown was observed for diagnosis after his illness began Monday and worsened overnight.

James Wood School Medical College of Virginia Hospital Richmond Paul Chapman Earl Nickelson EB. J. Nickeon Kernstown Winchester Hospital

Free beer for soldiers in Korea from brewers

The Army in Korea will receive 1,200,000 cans of beer as a gift from Joseph Schlitz Brewing Co and Schenley Industries Inc. The offers were made after rationing to frontline troops was cut. Congress reportedly raised concerns but no formal complaints were filed with the Army.

Washington Korea Joseph Schlitz Brewing Co Milwaukee Schenley Industries, Inc New York Congress Army

Draft to Increase Army Manpower in Six Months

Washington Rep. Vinson of Georgia reports the Army informed him it needs 300000 additional soldiers within the next six months. The statement underscores a planned expansion of force levels amid ongoing military commitments.

Washington Vinson D-Ga

Absolute Proof Hadacol Helps Sufferers with Stomach Disturbances

Testimonies from Mrs Geary of New Orleans and Mrs Shuff of Ville Platte praise Hadacol for nervous stomachs and improved energy in children and adults. Other users from St Louis report lasting relief after taking Hadacol, noting appetite and mood gains.

John W. Geary Ursuline St New Orleans Louisiana Hilton Shuff Rt. 1 Box 42 Ville Platte Mark Wendell Alma Kincaid Adelaide St. Louis Missouri

Hadacol Promise: Beat Stomach Ailments With Vitamin Deficiency Cure

A vintage ad claims Hadacol cures stomach distress caused by vitamin deficiencies. It cites doctors endorsing Hadacol’s vitamins B1 B2 iron and niacin plus minerals as the real cause relief, with trial and family sizes priced at $1.25 and $3.50 respectively.

The LeBlanc Corporation

Winchester Star readers bring unusual pets and pranks

In the Winchester Star office a carpenter named Harry McKeever shows rattlesnakes in a bottle after neighbors found snakes nearby. A separate note covers a Trenton Michigan crow named Jackie that disrupted wash days, later relocated by its owner to another family amid police mystery.

Winchester Harry McKeever Mount Falls Winchester Star Trenton Michigan Jackie Wallace Justin Wallace

Years Seen Before Anti-Red Law Takes Full Effect

Washington discusses how parts of the anti-Communist law may take years to enforce. The loyalty program has removed some Communists from government jobs, while other provisions await court rulings before applying to defense plants and railroad work.

James Marlow Washington FBI Secretary of Defense

For Sale Frame Home on South Braddock Street

Residential frame home on South Braddock Street with living room dining room kitchen three bedrooms bath oil heat forced air basement enclosed back porch and garage. Attractive lawn and garden in rear. Price most reasonable one of today’s better buys in real estate. After 5 call 3502.

S. Braddock St

Slow doctor arrives too late as WV mother bears fourth child

In West Virginia a mother in a steep mountainside area goes into labor. An ambulance cannot reach the house and firemen arrive to assist as midwives. They bring the mother and newborn girl back to the house. both mother and baby are doing nicely.

West Virginia Charleston Edward Young

FASTEETH gives secure dentures with no slipping

Advertisement promotes FASTEETH a powder for upper or lower plates that keeps false teeth firmly in place. It is alkaline non acid and prevents rocking tastes or pasty feel. It also checks plate odor denture breath and is available at drug stores.

Backache Relief Ad with Deans Pills Endorsed

An old advertisement touts Deans Pills as a mild diuretic for backache and tiredness caused by age stress or overexertion. It claims long use by millions and promises to flush out waste and restore energy.

Dean

Uncashable Check Case Moves Forward In Pa Trial

Samuel Boyd Dav of Chadds Ford Pennsylvania faces trial on charges of issuing an uncashable thirteen thousand one hundred nineteen dollar check to Farmers Livestock Exchange for cattle bought at auction. The second day focused on jury selection with twelve jurors chosen after two exchange stockholders were excused. Dav allegedly knew funds were insufficient and offered collateral valued at thirty thousand three hundred dollars to cover multiple instruments.

Samuel Boyd Davis Chadds Ford Farmers Livestock Exchange, Inc Exchange Clowser A. Glenn Anderson Dunbar Sales Bentley Davis Carl Bayliss Claude Gorg Franklin Dove Lewis H. Messall Harry Renner Joeper Herman Mitchell Andrew J. Bowen Davis Farmers Livestock Exchange J. Sean Kuykendall Harry Kern, Jr Commonwealth Joseph Massie, Jr Burr P. Harrison

Southern Cook Skips Science Plans What Folks Like to Eat

Irvinton Virginia features Elizabeth Thornton director of kitchens at the Tides Inn advocating practical cooking over dietetics. The piece highlights spoonbread for breakfast, hush puppies with cornmeal, fried chicken with Southern methods, and Maryland sauce with corn fritters and bacon. It outlines specific regional recipes and steps from soaking to baking across multiple dishes.

Dorothy Roe Irvington Elizabeth Thornton Tides Inn Elizabeth Virginia Tides Ace Rosier Leslie Hi Maryland Warren

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U.S 77Th Regiment U. S. 1St Cavalry Division United Nations Taegu the Food Center N. Main St Magnolia del Monte Jemima Braddock Pillsbury’s Valley Pride Kingan Morrell Brassiere Brigade Hadacol ACOL Mr. McKeever Clark McDonald J. R. Alexander, Jr Navy William Oldendorph BAYER Chloroform Ben-Gay Zymacaps Goodrich Lextron Futuro
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