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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1952

Page

2

Queen Juliana Visits Roosevelts For Busy Weekend

Queen Juliana of the Netherlands spends a packed weekend in Washington visiting Eleanor Roosevelt and the White House. She meets crowds, addresses Congress, attends state dinners, and tours West Point before heading to Philadelphia. The Dutch royal couple are honored by President Truman with the Legion of Merit.

Washington Juliana Puler de Park N. Y Eleanor Roosevelt Roosevelt Uliana Congress Prince Bernhard White House Philadelphia U.S Military Academy West Point Netherlands Truman U. S

Sea Internal Security Subcommittee Calls Wife of Owen Lattimore

The Sea Internal Security Subcommittee named the wife of Owen Lattimore as a witness in its inquiry into the Institute of Pacific Relations.

Washington Sea- Internal Security Owen Lattimore Institute of Pacific Relations

Seven Dead and Sixty Five Injured in Deep South Tornadoes

A new series of tornadoes across Louisiana Alabama Northwest Florida killed seven people and injured 65. The storms damaged homes, a sugar refinery, and left dozens homeless as Red Cross assessed losses and Weather Bureau officials reported hurricane strength winds.

New Orleans Deep South Louisiana Alabama Florida Arkansas Missouri Mississippi Tennessee Kentucky Arnaudville Red Cross

Two Virginia Schools Name Girls to Fete

Two Virginia schools select Apple Blossom princesses for the Court of Queen Shenandoah XXIV. Damaris Drake of Richmond Professional Institute and Jean Graham Ridenour of Longwood College will serve as maid of honor and join 34 other princesses in the festival court.

Damaris Drake Jean Graham Ridenour Richmond Professional Institute Richmond Longwood College Farmville Miss Drake Meredith House Paul E. Drake Wellsville Art Students League Miss Ridenour Charles C. Ridenour Thomas Jefferson High School Alpha Kappa Gamma Cotillion Club Sigma Sigma Sigma Orchesis Shenandoah XXIV

Sarah Zane Fire Company Names CVFA Delegates

Sarah Zane Fire Company named Clay Shaw Garvin Walters Thomas Tavenner Wayne Stoller and W M Huff as delegates to the Cumberland Valley Firemens Association Convention to be held in late August. Raymond Eugene Renner and William M Huff were elected new members. The group pledged a donation to the convention committee and allowed the Riverdale Fire Department to keep its truck in the fire hall during the festival. Plans included moving the siren from the hose tower to the building front.

Clay Shaw Garvin Walters Thomas Tavenner Wayne Stoller W. M. Huff Sarah Zane Fire Company Cumberland Valley Firemens Association Raymond Eugene Renner William M. Huff CVFA Riverdale Fire Department

Sixth of June Plans Schedule for Bicentennial Meeting

The Bicentennial Commission Executive Committee will meet Monday at 8 p.m. at Dr. William P. McGuire’s home to outline observance plans for the war era Sixth of June celebration. Attending will be Mayor M. B. Clowe Jr and other local officials and citizens.

Bicentennial Commission William P. McGuire Handley Blvd M. B. Clowe, Jr Joseph A. Massie J. William Hollis Lewis H. Hyde Benjamin Belchie Daniel E Leatherman H B. McCormac, Jr C. F. Schenck Mrs. Clark Cooper Garland Quarles Tom W. Baldridee

Winchester plans robust Apple Blossom promotion with national tours

The State Conservation Commission and Virginia Travel Council coordinate future tours to Florida New York Detroit and New England to promote Winchester and its annual festival. Chamber leaders report strong support from Apple Blossom Festival officials and outline membership shifts retail promotions and national affairs planning for 1952.

State Conservation Commission Virginia Travel Council Florida New York Detroit New England Chamber of Commerce E. P. Sakers Winchester Lamar Keen Chamber Claude Smalts Ed L. Molden James R. Wilkins

21 N. Y. Travelers Visit Here Today

21 A A A New York Travel Counselors toured Virginia sights stopping at Winchester and greeted by Eugene Sakers and Tom Baldridge at the George Washington Hotel. The tour sponsored by the Virginia Travel Council and State Conservation Commission ends today in Alexandria.

Virginia New York Winchester Eugene Sakers Chamber of Commerce Tom W. Baldridge George Washington Hotel Virginia Travel Council State Conservation Commission Richmond Alexandria Old Dominion American Automobile Association Arthur Fiehn Robert Russell Brooklyn James Fitchett Franklin Square L. L John McQueen Woodside L. I John Straub Great Neck Edward Kipp Bronx Norma Couch Maybelle Crawford New York City Mary Hoffman Baldwin Mary McKechnie

Services Held Here For Mrs Fischer

Graveside services for Martha Eskridge Fischer 72 of New Castle Pennsylvania were held yesterday afternoon at Mount Hebron Cemetery at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Robert Whitten officiating Burial followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery

Martha Eskridge Fischer New Castle Mount Hebron Robert Whitten Mount Hebron Cemetery

Tragic Plane Crash Leaves Multiple Dead In Jamaica NY

Eyewitnesses describe a plane crash in a Jamaica neighborhood as a aircraft plowed through two buildings then rammed another. Four bodies removed and seven cars wrecked. Pilot William B Crockett Jr and co pilot Jock L Woederhoff, both of Fort Lauderdale, were killed, investigators say. Fire Chief Loftus noted drills for such disasters were underway.

U. S William B. Crockett, Jr Fort Lauderdale Jock L. Woederhoff Peter Loftus Elizabeth Helen de Franco Associated Press 179Th Street Jamaica Arthur Ramshorn

How's Your I Q Answers Revealed On Page Four

Puzzle page reveals quiz answers listing Thornton Wilder William Howard Taft Jupiter The Aegean and the Mediterranean The moon Theodore Roosevelt. A stray note hints at a dice game coming to town.

Thornton Wilder William Howard Taft Jupiter Aegean Mediterranean The Moon Theodore Roosevelt

Virginia Apples To Bloom In New England Next Week

Virginia travel officials plan a promotional tour in Boston Providence Hartford and Worcester to showcase the Apple Blossom Festival. About 100 pounds of apple buds have been shipped for display as 150 New England travel representatives hear from Virginia delegates led by Robert F Nelson.

Virginia New England Virginia Travel Council Boston Providence Hartford Worcester Chamber of Commerce Travel Council New England Aaa Bank New England Industries Air Rat Robert F Nelson Mass Theodore Graves Luray Caverns William Starkweather Endless Caverns James Smith State Department of Health W. L. Paris White House

Clarke Blood Drive Exceeds Quota at Berryville Clinic

Edward Berlin, chairman of Clarke County Red Cross Donor project, announced the Berryville Community Building clinic exceeded its quota by four pints. A total of 129 people donated blood including three monks from the Cistercian Monastery, with 96 signing up to give again at the next Red Cross Bloodmobile on July 31.

Edward Berlin Red Cross Clarke County Berryville

Two Youths Questioned After Being Picked Up For Having No Lights

Winchester police questioned two youths after finding a 1949 Chevrolet with no lights on Academy Lane at 20 minutes after midnight. Officers recovered two city street signs five gasoline cans and a siphoning tool while investigating possible gasoline thefts from county school buses. The youths aged 17 and 14 are Handley School students.

Winchester Police Department Academy Lane

Governor Signs 93 Bills from 1952 Virginia Assembly

Richmond reports Governor Battle has signed 93 bills from the 1952 General Assembly with no vetoes yet. The outcome signals broad legislative approval and the governor’s early record in office.

Richmond Battle Virginia General Assembly

Schmucker to Make Martinsburg Speech at 50th Anniversary

The Winchester Avenue Christian Church in Martinsburg marks its 50th anniversary with services led by Rev. Roy Schmucker, a former pastor, plus a lineup of speakers from Washington D C, Indianapolis, and East Liverpool. An orchestra preludes the afternoon session and William E. Braithwaite sings at 8:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Gosnell delivers an historical sketch of the church.

Winchester Avenue Martinsburg Roy Schmucker William J. Lineback Washington D. C Wilmer Souder Washington, D. C

Rouss Firemen Approve Festival Participation

The Rouss Fire Company met last night and announced units will participate in both days of the Apple Blossom Festival. The Drum and Bugle Corps will hold a Bake Sale on April 12 at a location to be announced.

Rouss Fire Company

Virginia Leaders Endorse Russell for President

Senator Russell gains backing from Virginia’s dominant Democratic group as speculation grows on Stevenson Russell as a southern ticket. Newsmen quiz Byrd who pledges support for Russell while Byrnes and other Southern leaders woo the Georgia hopeful. Russell plans at least one public speech in Virginia as he debates.

Virginia Senator Russell Byrd Russell Senator Byrd Byrnes South Carolina Washington

Navy study outlines atom bomb delivering planes

Vice Admiral John W. Cassady deputy Chief of Naval Air Operations says the Navy has aircraft capable of delivering both large and small atomic bombs, signaling versatility in strategic bombing options.

Washington Navy John W. Cassady Naval Air Operations

Sales Directory Apr 7 1 pm Md Hereford Breeders Assn

Listings of livestock and auction events across Maryland Virginia and West Virginia. April 7 1 pm Maryland Hereford breeders in Frederick head for 62 Herefords. Other auctions include Shorthorn cattle April 8 Staunton Va and farm machinery livestock furniture April 26 Middletown Va estate sale.

Fair Ground Frederick Allegheny Blue Ridge Shorthorn Breeders Assn Staunton Mercer Jones Charles Town W. Va Lewis & Duvall Lupton Farm Winchester W. J. Colfelt Emma C. Colfelt Middletown Byron Brumback

Local WU Office To Stay Closed Until Settlement

The Western Union office will remain closed until a settlement is reached. Manager Mrs. I M Rankin said a Richmond union meeting is held this afternoon but local operators will not attend. Picketing at Richmond offices was reported this morning.

Western Union I. M. Rankin Richmond

Signal system S. Christian festival 11 On 12

Across clues mix with scattered terms and fragment phrases including signals, festivals, familial lines, and nautical or architectural hints. The down clues begin with Prinking vessels, suggesting a puzzle grid with decoy phrases or incomplete entries.

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