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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1955

Page

2

Whitlock Funeral Service Held This Afternoon

Funeral service for William Russell Whitlock, who died after a fall from the Robinson Cold Storage building, was held at 2 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home. The Rev. William Fisenberg and the Rev. Joseph I. Duckwall officiated. Burial followed at the National Cemetery. Survived by his widow Jeanette L. Brewer Whitlock, his parents, a brother Cecil Whitlock, and a sister Mrs Boyd Hicks.

William Russell Whitlock Memorial Hospital Robinson Jones Funeral Home William Fisenberg Grace Lutheran Church Joseph I. Duckwall Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church National Cemetery Herbert G. Wessendorp Richard H. Gear Edward F. Ruffner Holmes D. Curl

State Hospital Attendant Accused of Selling Drugs to Inmates

Lawrence E. Burton a 31 year old hospital attendant at the State Prison Farm Goochland reportedly admitted selling narcotics to inmates. Burton was suspended July 25 after a prosecutor investigation urged possible criminal action by the state welfare department officials.

Richmond State Department of Welfare and Institutions Goochland Department Richard W. Copeland Lawrence E. Burton Copeland Burton Nelson County M. L. Royster Royster Rice M. Youell Division of Corrections Luther Glass Commonwealth

August Farm Auctions Schedule Across Counties

A list of upcoming auctions includes August 6 at Rueben Clark's Farm near Double Toll gate on Rt. 277 selling household goods and antiques. August 12 at Longwood Farm west of Boyce selling dairy cattle and farm machinery. August 20 at Capon Bridge WV estate sale with real estate livestock and furniture. August 27 near Vaucluse for real estate. and August 27 in Frederick County Court House area for house and lots on Paper Mill Road.

Rueben Clark Double Tollgate Ralph Orndorff Ellen R. Wheeler Longwood Farm Boyce W. D. Orndorff Byron Brumback E.S.T Bessie C. Ramsburg Capon Bridge W. Va H. F. Smith W. E. Edwards Vaucluse Charles R. Duvall Harry R Frederick County Court House Paper Mill Road

Professor Quits At William and Mary Over Administration

Dr James Wilkinson Miller 53 resigns after 20 years as head of philosophy at William and Mary to take a post at McGill University Montreal He blasts rising internal tensions and criticizes the college administration and board of visitors Frank A MacDonald named acting head of philosophy Miller cites rapid deterioration and repudiation of democratic principles

Williamsburg William and Mary James Wilkinson Miller McGill University Montreal Canada Miller College of William and Mary Chandler Frank A. MacDonald Philosophy MacDonald Harvard Norfolk

Six WAC Detachment Members Discharged At Ft Jackson

At Fort Jackson South Carolina an investigation into moral conduct led to six WAC detachment members being discharged for the good of the service. Authorities described the actions as of the undesirable type and did not comment on the investigation or related allegations. The detachment comprises about 100 members.

FT. Jackson, S. C Ft. Jackson WAC Public Information Office Chicago Tribune Wacs

Sullivan ties up workers as arrests follow clash at plant

Q Sullivan and two others were arrested Tuesday evening after an alleged incident at the plant on July 27. All three were charged by coworkers with trying to keep employees from their work. bonds were posted same day.

Quiz Answers From Page Four Reveals Varied Facts

The section lists responses to the 1Q quiz with items including Canada Constantinople James Watt Patrick Henry and statements marked true or false. It notes yes in the Great Salt Lake and no for other prompts as part of a reader puzzle.

Canada Constantinople James Watt Great Salt Lake Patrick Henry

Heat Extremes Mark 1930 Year With Drought Warnings

The record shows a protracted heat wave from July 19 through August with multiple 100 plus readings and a late August cooldown. Rainfall totaled 17.15 inches for 1930, far below the 36.94 inch average, with June and July combined at 3.90 inches. Summer mean temps ran high while rainfall remained scarce, prompting drought concerns from entomologist Dr. Walter S. Hough.

Walter S. Hough

Heat Wave Persists Across Nation As Temperatures Soar

The Weather Bureau reports a continued heat wave with temperatures mainly in the 90s to 100s and a 110-degree high in Bakersfield California. The heat has caused about 50 deaths, with several in the Midwest. a cool front from the northern Rockies and Maine is expected to bring relief to northern areas soon.

Weather Bureau Bakersfield Calif San Joaquin Valley Rockies Maine Minnesota South Dakota Midwest

First king of a foreign country visits the United States

King David Kalakaua of the Sandwich Islands now Hawaii became the first reigning monarch to visit the United States arriving in Honolulu on November 17 1874 and returning on November 15 the following year. He traveled on U S war ships and met President Grant at the White House.

United States David Kalakaua Sandwich Islands Hawaii Honolulu Siouis Grant White House

Two Fires at Noon Hit Frederick County Hay Wagon and Brush

Two fires occurred near noon in Frederick County after the Shawnee Volunteer Fire Department test siren. A hay wagon owned by I. Fred Stine burned on Cedar Creek Grade, likely from a tractor spark. bystanders helped unload and the wagon was moved. day’s loss total. A brush fire in Izaak Walton League park east of town caused fence posts to char but no damages. Clearbrook and Shawnee fire units fought both blazes.

Frederick Shawnee Volunteer Fire Department Cedar Creek I. Fred Stine Clearbrook Fire Company Clearbrook Izaak Walton

Polio cases rise in Virginia with 21 new reports

The State Health Department reported 21 polio cases last week, bringing the year total to 97 from 107 in the prior similar period. Health officials noted shots had not prevented three cases and listed counts by county including four in Tazewell and Fairfax, three in Roanoke and Arlington, plus cases in Charlottesville, Prince William, Prince Anne, Wise, Hampton, and Lynchburg.

Richmond State Health Department Mason Romaine Health Department Bureau of Communicable Disease Control Tazewell Fairfax Counties Roanoke County Arlington County Charlottesville Prince William Prince Anne Wise Counties Hampton Lynchburg

41 Coal Miners Believed Dead in Ruhr Mine Disaster

GELSENKIRCHEN Germany Forty one miners were believed dead after a fire and explosion at the Dalbusch workings in the Ruhr city Rescue teams had pulled 16 bodies before a renewed blaze halted efforts Another 44 workers were injured with 25 still missing below ground and presumed dead The blast followed a fire in the mine yesterday

Gelsenkirchen Germany Dalbusch Ruhr

Ruling Allows Any Qualified Candidate to Seek Office

A ruling by Attorney General J. Lindsay Almond Jr. states that if a political party candidate dies or withdraws after the deadline for formal qualification, any otherwise qualified person may seek the office. The decision clarifies the path for substitutions in late-stage races.

Richmond Atty J. Lindsay Almond Jr

Eisenhower Cancels Radio TV Address on Congress

President Eisenhower will not deliver a nation address on Congress. A televised news conference planned for today will serve the same purpose. White House secretary Hagerty praised foreign affairs work but cited slow action on highways school construction and health bills.

Washington Eisenhower Congress White House James C. Hagerty Hagerty CBS

Berryville JCC To Officially Receive Charter

Berryville Clarke County JCC prepares to receive its charter in a community building ceremony Saturday night. Jack Barnes president of the Virginia Junior Chamber of Commerce will present the charter with Al Newman and Wallace Heatwole among attending JCC officials. Winchester Chapter Jaycees aided the local group and a 630 p m dinner followed by a 9 p m dance featuring the Nu Tones of Winchester is open to the public with tickets at Wisecarver's Gents Shop.

Berryville Jack Barnes Virginia Junior Chamber of Commerce Berryville-Clarke County JCC al Newman Wallace Heatwole Winchester Winchester Jcc Wisecarver Gents

Talbott Probe Concluded After Resignation

The Senate Investigations subcommittee said its inquiry into Harold E. Talbott's outside business activities has been satisfactorily resolved with his resignation. The statement announced the investigation is concluded and issued by the panel.

Washington Senate Investigations Subcommittee Air Force Harold E. Talbott

Recess on fliers frees path to talks on other issues

The article notes the May release of 15 American fliers and that settlement of the civilian dispute would clear the way for discussing other practical matters at issue in the current talks. The tone reflects a diplomatic agenda and progress in negotiations.

Bulganin Continues Talks to Resolve Outstanding Issues

The foreign ministers will press ahead with discussions to settle remaining disputes as Bulganin continues his diplomatic engagement across pages. The aim is to reach clear understandings on key questions affecting regional relations.

Soviet Union pledges to support October talks with four powers

The Soviet Union vows to do all possible to ensure success of forthcoming talks among foreign ministers of four powers. A 1,500-deputy assembly lauds Geneva parley as a historic step toward peace, noting it opens a new page in relations among the U S S R United States Britain and France. Bulganin to present report. deputies to debate tomorrow.

Soviet Union Geneva U.S.S.R United States Great Britain France Bulganin Supreme Soviet Presidium

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