Apple holdings mount to a quarter million bushels
Apples stored across Winchester facilities total several hundred thousand bushels. Winchester Cold Storage reports 165000 bushels, Virginia Cold Storage 100000, Robinson Ice and Cold Storage about 72000, H W Butler plant 20000, with additional stock at Nico Demus and Old Mill Storage. Slower demand leaves more fruit in storage than last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Winchester Cold Storage Co
Virginia
Robinson Ice and Cold Storage Co
Navy declines to intervene in China blockade
Adm. Louis Denfeld refused to provide American naval protection for three United States merchant ships held at Shanghai by Nationalist gunboats. The Isbrandtsen line said Washington should supply escorts, noting the ships anchored at the Yangtze mouth after being informed Nationalist officers would board for inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Louis Denfeld
United States
Shanghai
Denfeld
Isbrandtsen Line
New York
State
Goodrich Rubber Grants Pensions End Strike
Dayton Ohio negotiators announced a settlement ending a 34 day dispute at the Goodrich Rubber Co covering 16 000 workers. Asa Tiller CIO United Rubber Workers said a new contract includes welfare and pension provisions but no immediate pay raise despite a union demand for 25 cents an hour and $100 a month pensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Goodrich Rubber Co
Asa Tiller
CIO
United Rubber Work
Virginia Weather Forecast Shows Mixed Temperatures
Extended outlook for Virginia from Saturday to Wednesday calls for near normal temperatures. Cooler start Saturday with a warming trend Sunday and Monday, then cooling again by Wednesday. Rain possible Monday night or Tuesday totaling about one inch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Big Party At The South End Fire Co Tonight
A party is announced at the South End Fire Company tonight at 8:30 with community turnout promised. Attendees are urged to arrive on time as conditions and details are minimal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End
Winchester Chamber to Form Governmental Affairs Committee
Commerce chief William Battaile announced plans to appoint a governmental affairs committee at the Cham ae monthly board meeting after a Front Royal regional conference. He urged revival of Town Hall programs with JCC aid and sought speakers on federal aid ta tion and socialized medicine to inform the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Battaile
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Chamae
Battaile
Front Royal
Winchester Chamber
JCC
GenesSakers
Chamber
Washington
Lakers
William J. Bird
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Winchester
M. B. Clowe Jr
J. Curtis Fray
C. P. Marks
Shirley Bly
A. J. Bowen
Harold Brown
W. Nelson Page
H. A. Holland
Ed L. Molden
Roy Harper
Cyril Mee
Alson Hott
J. R. Alexander
Charles Campbell Jr
Carl Brown
County Permits Include Four New Dwelling Houses
County permits totaling 16000 dollars were issued by Frederick County revenue commissioner Earl Bailey. Four dwelling units are approved including two frame houses for A B Solenberger five miles southeast of Winchester on Route 50 at about 4000 dollars each. A five room bungalow for Clyde W and Frances Vance in Hillcrest costs 2500 dollars. Additional permits cover a two room addition at Sun Sunnyside, a two room addition and chicken house on Papermill Road, a 20 by 30 storeroom, and repairs to two dwellings with costs ranging from 500 to 1200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Bailey
Frederick County
A. B. Solenberger
Winchester
Hillcrest
Clyde W
Frances Vance
R. 1
Virgil W. Ograote Bilin
Soamn Qeeilinn
Hetzel A. Lewis
Bloomery R
Clarence E. Harman
Stephenson
RK. C. de Witt
Stephens City
M. H. Rosenbeger
Hayfield
Yeggs Hit Store On R. 50 Second Time in 2 Months
The A. C. White store and service station on Route 50 three miles east of Winchester was burglarized last night for the second time in two months. About 30 dollars worth of merchandise was taken after entry through a front window. No clues were found by county officers. Stolen items included cigars, candy, canned goods, flashlight batteries and similar goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeggs
A. C. White
R. 50
Winchester
Robert DeHaven
George C. Lyons
Ohio
Legion to Hear Contractor Tell Of Pipeline Job
Dan Johnston of H. C. Price Construction Co. will speak at the Conrad-Hoover American Legion post meeting about laying a gas transmission line across Virginia. Commander Robert Baker announced the 7:30 p.m. program at Sarah Zane hall and noted plans to back the national employ the handicap campaign. Johnston described the pipeline project as one of the most hazardous in petroleum history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Johnston
H. C. Price Construction Co
Virginia
Conrad-Hoover American Legion Post
Sarah Zane Hall
Robert Baker
Plahs
Johnston
Los Angeles American Legion Post No. 8
The
International
Richmond Senators Denounce Truman Socialist Trend
Virginia's two senators and a Richmond representative accused the Truman administration of socialist tendencies. Senator Byrd warned the program commits the nation to state socialism with no retreat, while Senator Robertson proposed anti trust style limits on unions. Rep Gary cited financial soundness and world peace as key issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
Gary
United States
Congress
Richmond Chamber of Commerce
Boushall
Chamber
Weaver Succeeds Sanders As Red Cross Chapter Head
Marvin D. Weaver becomes chairman of the Winchester Frederick Red Cross, succeeding George T. Sanders. Weaver, from Harrisonburg, has lived in Winchester 23 years and led as second vice-chairman last year. He heads a slate including Stewart Bell and Charles Dick as vice chairs, John S. Scully Jr. as treasurer, and C Vernon Eddy secretary, with six new directors named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin D. Weaver
Bradddock St
Winchester-Frederick
American Red Cross
George T. Sanders
Winchester
Harrisonburg
Lillian Liskey
Lucille
Jefferson St
Red Cross
Rouss Fire Co
The
Lions
Stewart Bell
Charles Dick
Johns. Scully Jr
C. Vernon Eddy
Charlies E. Hofer
Mr. Eddy
Mr. Scully
Walker McC. Bond
W. H. Lawrence
Carl Campbell
William Schenck
Paul Anderson
Scully
Throng Attracted To County Fair at Livestock Arena
The Frederick County Agricultural fair closes today at 10 p.m. after drawing 5000 visitors. County Agent I Fred Stine reported 2619 displays from 350 youths in 4-H, FFA, and FHA, with 15 dairy cattle and top honors to 4-H member Freddy Stine who scored 40 points. Prizes totaled 1280 dollars funded by local businesses. awards to winners will be given at the next club meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Fred Stine
Future Farmers of America
Future
Homemakers of America
Freddy Stine
White Hall
Eugene Larrick
Round Hill Club
George Cather
Stephens City
FFA
Ernest Welch
Alfred Snapp
Billy Conner
Welch
Conner
Dorothy Coffelt
FHA
Janet Brumback
Middletown
Gainesboro
Gore
Round Hill
Miller
R. 3
Wayne Miller
Wilda Jean Adams
Pat Russell
Janet Hammock
John Wolfe
Agnes Shirley
James C. Gordon
James Givens
Vo Ag
Stephens City-Middletown
Gainesboro-Gore
Mary Rudasill
Kathryn Watson
Shawnee Avenue Gets New Houses in City Permits
Building permits issued for two new dwellings on Shawnee Ave. Prank Clevenger at 330 Kern St. granted for an $8000 1 1/2 story brick veneer home at 201 Shawnee. Lawrence Grim at 3 Cather Ave. for a $5000 1 1/2 story frame dwelling at 348 Shawnee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawnee Ave
Prank Clevenger
Kern St
Shawnee
Lawrence C. Grim
Cather Ave
J. T. Kremer
Jefferson St
Joel C. Jones
North Ave
Clark St
Martin G. Fries
S. Kent St
Page Lewis
N. Kent St
National Ave
Charles W. Cleveland
Berryville Ave
Rummage Sale at Grimm's Radio Shop Location
A rummage sale sponsored by The Eastern Star will be held Saturday October 1 in the store room vacated by Grimm's Radio Shop at 29 East Boscawen. Proceeds support chapter activities and community projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solenberger
Beta Sigma Phi
Grimm’s
E. Boscawen
The
Eastern Star
Safe Deposit Boxes at Farmers & Merchants National Bank
Safe deposit boxes available with a special clerk on duty to aid holders. A cheeky note suggests treating oneself this weekend. Bank located at Court House Square and is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers & Merchants National Bank
Court House Square
Fed. Deposit Ins. Cosp
Man Tosses Boy From High Building Then Leaps
In Huntington a postal worker, Claude B. Hatton, 44, tossed his five year old son David from the 14 story top of a main shopping street building and jumped after him to die. Police identified the man by papers on his clothes and the coroner called it murder and self-inflicted death. Hatton had been out sick recently. his widow is a school teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
Claude 8. Hatton
David
F. X. Schuller
Democrats Ponder Poll Tax Changes
In Richmond a Virginia Democratic committee discussed a constitutional poll tax amendment and election law changes as they map strategy for the November election. Governor candidate Battle backs the amendments with reservations, while delegates Whitehead and Robinette oppose them but support Battle. Kellam will direct the statewide campaign with Williams named associate director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Democratic Campaign Committee
John 8. Battle
Battle
Robert Whitehead
Nelson
Lloyd M. Robinette
Lee
Francis P. Miller
State Central Committee
J. Lindsay Almond Jr
L. Preston Collins
Kellam
Sidney 8
Princess Anne County
William Page Williams
Brookneal
Telephone rate case hearing ends in Richmond
Cross examination in the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. rate case ended abruptly and the State Corporation Commission recessed the hearing until December 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co
Handley High School Band Booster Club notice and rentals
Community notices include Handley High School Band Booster Club membership reaching 150. Also listings for Sunday shop closure at Piccadilly Soda Shop, rooms for rent near Crystal area, and a county lien sale of a home with $3960 lien, appraised at $10,000, to occur October 1 at noon in front of the County Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piccadilly
Anthracite Mines and Steel Mills Face Midnight Walkout
Pittsburgh report on a national steel strike looming at midnight as Big Steel and the CIO plus federal mediators seek an agreement on pension and insurance funding. Murray asserts industry must yield. U S Steel leaders warn of recession risks while workers walk out at Crucible Steel in Midland Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Big Steel
CIO
Gulf
Philip Murray
United Steelworkers
William N. Margolis
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Peter Seitz
Murray
Margolis
Truman
Portsmouth
Ohio
U. S. Steel
Crucible Steel
Midland Pa
Sydney Elliott Wins Virginia Women's Golf Title
Virginia Beach September 30 Miss Sydney Elliott of Charlottesville defeated Mrs Stine R Hall of Richmond 5 and 3 to win the Virginia Women's Golf Championship after playing golf seriously for 18 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Beach
Sydney Elliott
Charlottesville
Stine R. Hall
Richmond
Virginia
Large explosion rattles northwest Florida area
A rumbling blast at 11:45 a m was felt across about 50 miles of northwest Florida. The Pensacola Naval Air Station and Elgin Air Force Base near Fort Walton reported feeling the shock. No damage or injuries were reported and officials could not explain the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensacola
Fila
Florida
Pensacola Naval Air Station
Elgin Air Force Base
Fort Walton
Fla
Naval Air Station
Chrysler Corp Next Target for Contract Talks
DETROIT September 30 The CIO United Auto Workers aims at Chrysler Corp as the next target after Ford. Ford agreed to cover all cost retirement pensions including social security for workers with 30 years service at 65. UAW seeks pensions as a wage issue. GM unlikely to be targeted immediately due to its unique escalator wage clause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
CIO
United Auto Workers
Ford
UAW
Chrysler Corp
Walter P. Reu- Chrysler
General Motors Corp
China Presses Charges Against Russia At UN Session
Nationalist China urged early discussion of its charges that Soviet Russia aided Chinese communists. The 59 nation committee wrestled over agenda timing as Greece execution debate delayed action. Poland failed to block a Greek reprieve and the long session provided a fuller review of the controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Success
W. Y
China
United Nations
Soviet Russia
Canton
Greece
Poland
Katherin Zevgos
Virginia Coal Commission Moves to Boost Nonunion Output
Virginia's emergency fuel commission held its first formal meeting to mobilize state-wide resources. Governor Tuck activated the three member panel led by James A. Anderson to prioritize coal distribution, urge fuel conservation, and stimulate nonunion mine production including possible seizure of 26 strip mines in the southwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
Emergency Fuel Commision
Tuck
Commission
James A. Anderson
Anderson
J. W. Clarke
Highway Department
Fuel Commision
Fuel Commission
Clarke
Mines Beyond Mississippi Also to Resume
John L. Lewis ordered 80 000 hard coal miners and 22 000 soft coal diggers west of the Mississippi to return to work Monday halting a strike that began September 19. The move, announced in a telegram to UMW district presidents, includes Western soft coal operators and Montana. Operator leaders denounce the order as coercive while Kennedy says the dispute edges toward settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
John L. Lewis
Pennsylvania
Mississippi
Lewis
United Mine Workers
A ‘Oe
UMW
Mas
Kengulp
Montana
Mi — Belamed
Bluefield
George H. Love
Pittsburgh
North
Love
Truman Foresees 300 Billion Income, Fair Deal Push
President Truman urged Congress to stay in session to enact his Fair Deal program, threatening a nationwide campaign if stalled. He claimed a 4000 dollar per family annual plan was not a pipe dream and called for a real honest free press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Truman
Capitol Hill
Congress
Boston and Phila Lead in Todays Game
In the American league today Boston led Washington 10 to 4 in the third inning while Philadelphia A's led the Fanbees 4 to 1 at the Mh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Phila
Washington
Philadelphia A’s
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Goodrich Rubber
J. W. Grove Furniture
Loudoun
Commerce
CC Committee
Legion
Weaver
Sanders
Red Cross Chapter
MR. Weaver
Shawnee Avenue
Campaign Committee
Handley High School Band
Booster Club
R. & Worslet
U.S
Union
Mystery Blast Rocks
Russia
Virginia Coal Commission
Kennedy
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