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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1951

Page

2

Three Men Injured In Clarke County Accident

A two car collision on Route 40 north of Berryville left Wiley Hugh Campbell of Chester, Pa in serious condition at Winchester Memorial Hospital. William Dangerfield Johnson, 31, of Berryville and Robert Coleman of Charles Town Hospital were treated for injuries. Johnson was charged with driving and leaving the scene.

Wiley Hugh Campbell Chester Winchester Memorial Hospital Berryville J. H. Wood William Dangerfield Johnson Johnson Campbell Robert Coleman Charles Town Witn Hss

Auctions Listed for Winchester Area Properties and Estate

Sales Directory provides: August 3 at 11 am at County Court House Winchester for valuable city business and residential property. August 4 at 10 am for Mrs Ruby Keffer near Whitacre Virginia five miles. August 11 at 1 pm Estate of Frank H Clark 342 miles east of Winchester Route 50 farming equipment household furniture and antiques.

County Court House Winchester Ruby Keffer Whitacre Frank H. Clark

Margaret Gardner Wins Winchester Days TV Set

Margaret B. Gardner of 516 S. Cameron Street won a television set at the three day Winchester Days sale event near the Courthouse. Other major prizes went to Robert Jackson Berryville a refrigerator Mrs Carl Seabright bed room suite Mrs William Pitcock platform rocker and Robert Lee Elgin watch. Plans for a similar event next year were announced as merchants report 10 percent higher sales than last year and shoppers from surrounding counties attended.

Margaret B. Gardner S. Cameron Street Winchester Days Robert Jackson Berryville Carl Seabright National Avenue William Pitcock N. Kent Street Robert Lee Woodland Avenue Elginwatch Thomas L. Edwards Virginia Avenue Wilmer Smith Glaize Avenue Virginia Lee Virginia West Virginia

Richard Cave Dies In Hospital Fire

Richard Cave 72 of Martinsburg died early today at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Husband of the late Bettie V. McKinney, he was born at White Hall, son of John and Rebecca Cave. A carpenter by trade, he resided in Martinsburg 36 years and previously worked for Baker and Company. Surviving: two sons Samuel and Marshall. three daughters Mamie Shanholtz Mary Cave and Virginia Clevenger. four brothers James Frank Harry. one sister Annie Hook. four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Remains at Jones Funeral Home pending funeral arrangements.

Richard Cave Martinsburg Winchester Memorial Hospital Bettie V. McKinney Mr. Cave White Hall John Rebecca Cave Presbyterian Church Red Men’s Lodge Mr Cave Baker and Company Samuel Cave Baltimore Marshall Cave This City Mamie Shanholtz Mary Cave Virginia Clevenger Winchester James Cave Frank Cave Harry Cave Reading Annie Hook Jones Funeral Home

Textile Mills Seek U S Orders for Government Purchases

The CIO TWUA says government contracts are needed to curb unemployment in textile mills. President Emil Rieve cites widespread production drops and urges President Truman to act quickly on government textile purchases. Management counters with a warning of a potential 25,000 worker strike in New York and Philadelphia areas.

New York CIO Textile Workers Union of America TWUA Emil Rieve Rieve Truman Philadelphia

Laura L. Haines Rites Conducted Yesterday

Funeral services for Laura L. Haines aged 92 who died Saturday at Maplewood Nursing Home were held yesterday afternoon at Jones Funeral Home with Dr. William Wright and Rev. William T. Goode officiating. Burial followed at Greenmound Cemetery. Pallbearers included Moody Slonaker Daily Slonaker Arthur Lupton Arthur Slonaker Bruce Slonaker and John Haines.

Laura L. Haines Maplewood Jones Funeral Home William Wright William T. Goode Greenmound Cemetery Moody Slonaker Daily Slonaker Arthur Lupton Arthur Slonaker Bruce Slonaker John Haines

Lecport City First to Use Voting Machine in 1892

The city of Lecport, N. ., introduced the voting machine in 1892, becoming the first in the country to adopt the new method.

Lecport

Morrison and Pravda clash over Lets Be Friends exchange

British Foreign Secretary Herbert Morrison issued a peace plea to the Soviet public published by Pravda which also denounced his statements as lies. Morrison urged East West news and travel freedom to avert a third world war while Pravda called Britain and the United States war mongers and warned against free movement of thieves and terrorists.

London Russia Herbert Morrison Pravda Morrison Europe Soviet Union

Strategic Material Stockpile at One-Third of Goal

The Munitions Board reports the national stockpile of strategic materials now on hand exceeds one-third of the planned total. The semi annual congressional report lists $3 billion in material value against an $8.3 billion objective, with potential revisions as mobilization plans evolve.

Washington Munitions Board Congress

Seek FBI Aid to Congress on Subversive Infiltration

Senators McCarren and Ferguson urged that FBI reports be shared with Congress to help prevent government subversion. The push follows testimony by a former Russian general alleging the head of Soviet Military Intelligence called Owen Lattimore and Joseph Barnes "our men" in the mid-1930s.

Washington McCarren D-Nev Ferguson R-Mich FBI Congress Owen Lattimore Joseph Barnes

Mariner cargo ships to carry state nicknames

The government will name the new mariner class cargo ships with state nicknames. Vice Admiral E L Cochrane, head of the Maritime Administration, announced the first 14 mariners including the Old Dominion mariner Virginia.

Washington Mariner E. L. Cochrane Maritime Administration Old Dominion Mariner Virginia

How's Your I Q Answers From Page Four Quiz

Answers to the Page 4 quiz list the items: 1 South Carolina 2 Albert Einstein 3 Kid 4 No 5 Council 6 Fleet 8 Michigan 9 Unleavened bread eaten at the Passover 10 The predominant aim of his life was to get rich.

South Carolina Albert Einsttein Kid Council Fleet Michigan

Former Virginia lawmaker dies after hotel scuffle

Charles Ex. Stuart Sr., 59, a former Virginia House of Delegates member and lawyer from Montross, died of a heart attack after a confrontation with business associate Joseph C. Fusco at the Hotel Jefferson in Richmond. Coroner cites possible stress-induced heart attack. No charges planned against Fusco.

Richmond Charles Ex. Stuart, Sr General Assembly Stuart Joseph C. Fusco Fusco Fred Wills Montross Westmoreland County Virginia House of Delegates State Commission of Fisheries

Special Traffic Courts Proposed At Virginia Safety Meet

Charlottesville Virginia speakers urged counties and cities to create special traffic courts to reduce fatal highway accidents. James P Economos of the American Bar Association recommended uniform state rules, or dedicated court days for traffic violations, and emphasized dignified proceedings and thorough record keeping. He stressed careful personnel selection and training to improve efficiency and public compliance.

Charlottesville Virginia James P. Economos American Bar Association University of Virginia Economos Economes

Sting of Wasp Proves Fatal in Cambria Man

Christiansburg Montgomery County coroner Dr. A. M. Showalter rules Ernest E. Agee age 55 of Cambria died after a wasp sting. Agee collapsed after the sting, was hospitalized, and died despite revival efforts. He had a known allergy to wasp stings and fainted on prior stings.

U S Koreas Casualty Toll rises by 356 in week

Washington reports 80 079 US battle casualties in Korea up 356 from last week the smallest weekly increase since the first summary last August.

Washington U. S Korea

United States Hockey League suspends operations for a year

The United States Hockey League announced a one year suspension of operations today. No further details were provided on rationale or affected teams.

OMAHA United States Hockey League

Glasses Found at Apple Blossom Restaurant

Lost and found items turned in at the Police Station include a pair of eye glasses found in front of the Apple Blossom Restaurant. Owner may claim by visiting the Police Station and identifying the glasses.

Cops Pinch The Peeler In Maryland Indecent Exposure

Washington report says Sheila Ryan nicknamed The Peeler and a second dancer were arrested after a first show at Prince Georges County night spots on indecent exposure charges. Deputies seized the costumes as evidence while the women and club managers posted $100 bonds.

Washington Shelia Ryan Ann Arbor Prince Georges County Miss Ryan Fred Schatz

Navy to Arm Cargo Vessels for First Time Since World War I

The Navy plans to arm its own cargo ships and Coast Guard operated vessels for the first time since World War I. A House Appropriations Committee testimony disclosed the program details.

Washington Navy Coast Guard House Appropriations Committee

Police Court Fines and Offenses Listed by Judge Rice

This morning in Police Court Judge John W Rice imposed fines and costs on several defendants. Mabel Larrick 51 of 358 National Avenue speeding was fined 14.25 dollars. Hammer B Stoney 40 of 622 Oakeley Avenue Lynchburg Virginia improper muffler 9.25 dollars. Robert O Leary of Sulphur Springs Road was fined 9.25 dollars for drunkenness. John Coy West 39 of Leaksville North Carolina was fined 9.25 dollars for drunkenness.

John W Rice Mabel Larrick National Avenue Hammer B. Stoney Oakeley Avenue Lynchburg Robert O’leary Sulphur Springs John Coy West Leaksville N. C

No Progress in 17th Session Over Buffer Zone

Negotiators met for the 17th time with the buffer zone as the main issue. They planned to reconvene at 11 a.m. local time after Wednesday evening references, while outside protesters suggested a multi day recess to break the deadlock.

Cobb on Board Washington

The Salary Stabilization Board named a three man panel to study professional athlete salaries. Ty Cobb is among the members, joining other leaders in this review announced today.

Cobb Washington Salary Stabilization Board Baseball Ty Cobb

Seek Violators of the Virginia Child Labor Laws

The Virginia State Labor Department reports active efforts to identify employers violating child employment laws amid a labor shortage. Inspectors note 12 and 13 year olds may work under certification for street trades or light manufacturing, with harsher limits for older youths. recent checks found a 13 year old serving food on trains in Lynchburg and another 13-year-old injured delivering early morning.

Richmond State Labor Department Virginia Lynchburg

Two Cars Collide On Loudoun Street

A two car collision near Loudoun and Bond Streets yesterday at about 4 30 p m caused an estimated 400 in damage. The 1941 Chevrolet driven by Harley Bow man of Binghampton NY was hit on the right front by a 1935 Oldsmobile driven by Evelyn Warner of Route 1 A as the vehicles crossed the intersection. No injuries reported.

Loudoun Bond Streets Harley Miller Bowman Binghampton Loudoun Street Evelyn K. Warner Bond Street

Notice of Sergeant's Sale Under Court Order in Winchester

On August 10, 1951 at 1:00 PM at 1055 Orchard Avenue Winchester Virginia I will sell at public auction for cash the listed household items and a 1939 Dodge truck to satisfy a judgment on attachment in the Winchester Corporation Court in favor of Leo Neubert Newcastle Fish and Oyster Company against C. L. Glover for 340.40 plus interest and costs. The sale is conducted by Sergeant G. G. Baker City of Winchester.

Orchard Avenue Winchester Virginia Norge Corporation Court Leo Neubert G. G. Baker City of

Visitors to the Statue of Liberty Torch Limited to 1917

Question and answer state that visitors could ascend the torch only until about 1917 and that the only access was by a ladder. The detail notes the Torch ascent was discontinued after that period.

Hazardous Ladder Blocked by National Park Service

A four story vertical extension within the arm is not open to visitors. The National Park Service prohibits access because the ladder is deemed too hazardous for the average person to climb.

National Park Service

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