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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1955
Page
2
University of Pennsylvania researchers report a new poison ivy vaccine reduced sensitivity in volunteers. Dr. Donald M. Pillsbury notes many became immune and that efficacy and duration require further study.
In Cheboygan Michigan the University of Michigan ashwater biological station at Lake has a distinguished faculty student arrangement. Most of the 98 students hold degrees. There are 15 professors from seven universities and 17 researchers, all Ph D. men.
Harold E Talbott will resign as secretary of the Air Force on August 13 amid ethics scrutiny over an outside business interest. President Eisenhower accepted the resignation, praising Talbott for loyal service. Talbott argued his actions were ethical and stepped down to avoid embarrassment to the administration.
The figure cited estimates about 30 million people ride street cars and buses daily across the United States, reflecting broad urban and regional transit use.
Sales directory lists multiple farm auctions with dates in August. Ralph W. Horst offers tractors and farm equipment in Marion Pennsylvania. W. E. Edwards trustee schedules real estate near Vaucluse with Charles R. Duvall as auctioneer. Ralph Orndorff and Ellen R. Wheeler announce Longwood Farm dairy stock and equipment. Estate of Bessie C. Ramsburg at Capon Bridge WV to sell real estate livestock machinery and household goods.
Paris collection by Jacques Griffe features tunic ensembles with hip to knee flounces and tight skirts. Sheath silhouettes echo Dior’s Y-line with home wear intimates, while capes, bumblebee dresses, and Chinese fashion details add variety. Standout colors include white blue brown red and frozen earth.
A Soviet scientist stated Russia could create an artificial earth satellite within two years and perhaps launch it in 1957. Prof Leonid I Leved said the device would likely be larger than the U S expected satellite and that the USSR might lead in space experimentation.
Screen Actors Guild sets Friday as the start of a strike by all actors in filmed television shows. 40 weekly series shoot in New York and Hollywood. 96.3 percent authorized the action. Residual payments for second runs are the core dispute. The three year contract expired last week. The strike excludes theatrical films.
Soviet farm delegates from Vladimir Matskevich depart Yankton for a four day South Dakota itinerary visiting Mitchell Huron Redfield Aberdeen and several farms. They travel 225 miles from Nebraska and plan a busy schedule with university visits and industry stops before moving into Minnesota.
The royal clan led by Queen Elizabeth II enjoys lively private gatherings marked by late hours and cabaret acts. Princess Margaret and Princess Alexandra are famed for nightlife while Gerald Lascelles boasts a jazz-collecting streak. The scene signals postwar prosperity and relaxed norms.
In Berkeley County West Virginia, a court action mislisted Novick Transfer Co of Winchester as a defendant in a $50,000 settlement for Charles Richard Gano’s fatal Pennsylvania auto crash. A spokesman says Novick was not negligent or liable, and York Motor Express Co of York, Pa was the only firm found liable.
In Johnstown Pennsylvania the Brendlinger children all had tonsillectomies on the same day. Shirley aged 15 Joyce 12 James 10 Kenneth 8 and Daniel 6 were among the patients in the family affair.
Dr. Alexander David Fraser 69 a professor of classical history and antiquities and department chair at the University of Virginia died last night while visiting in Pictou Nova Scotia His death is reported from Charlottesville
Massachusetts reports its 18th polio death as the state tally surpasses 500 for 1955. New England totals reach 675 across six states with Boston accounting for 235 cases, the highest single year total.
At the August South End Fire Company meeting on the Coca Cola plant lawn, five new members were welcomed Doyle Branner James Snapp Donald Lusk Frank Foreman and Ronald Whitacre. Delegates to the Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association convention in Keyser West Virginia August 18 to 20 were named E Holmes Newcome Jack Crenshaw Randall Brannon Allen Gaunt and Herman Robertson. The building committee announced plans for a new fire hall and would review them with the architect. A thank you note honored Gary High School Band Mothers for a 25 dollar donation to band housing. drivers William Godenour and Lester McKee were praised. The chaplain invited all members to the dedication of Capon Bridge Christian Church on August 14.
Correct answers for the Page 4 quiz are listed: 1 False junior 2 Nimrod 3 Twenty 4 No 5 William Penn 6 Cleopatra B C 69 30 7 Yes 8 Yes 9 President 10 Stuffed shirt.
In accordance with Henry H. Whiting as Administrator the Commissioner of Accounts sets 33 East Boscawen Street Winchester Virginia as the office and September 1 1955 as the time for receiving proof of debts against the estate of Leland M Johnson under Virginia Code Section 64 161.
Sen. Goldwater asserts the American people will rebut McCarthy’s charges about Geneva and Eisenhower. He says voters will reject McCarthy’s claim of a Communist sell-out and believes the Geneva outcome pleased the public.
Fifty children attend the Vacation Bible School opening Monday at Boyce Methodist Church. The program runs through Friday with Sunday morning commencement. Superintendent Miss Helen Nicodemus leads, aided by Mrs Eddie Lloyd. music by Mrs Lloyd and Mrs Brown. Beginners teachers include Mrs Pete Glasscock and Miss Abagail Kirby. Primary teachers are Mrs Noah Carroll and Mrs Charles Kremer. Handicrafts head is Mrs Kremer. juniors include Albert Nicodemus and Mrs Lewis Courtney.
Antonio Abertondo Argentine long distance swimmer was pulled unconscious from the Mississippi River 14 miles above New Madrid after a 65 hour 17 minute effort to swim nonstop about 300 miles. He had covered roughly 221 miles and was bleeding with fish bites on his body when hauled from the water and regained consciousness after reaching a New Madrid hotel.
Howard Lee Crumley I 25a senior at George Washington University listed as the second polio fatality of the year in the Washington area.
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