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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1952
Page
2
Police report the murder of prominent British food expert Sir Jack and his wife and 11-year-old daughter in a southern France camping area. The three were killed with a blunt weapon, while Sir Jack, knighted in 1944, had served as a wartime scientific adviser to the Ministry of Food.
The notice outlines multiple auctions in August including Sarah Furniture estate goods at 1 p m with T Snider as auctioneer, heavy farm stock like Herefords in Rapléen, 100 dairy cattle and farm machinery for H G Lake, and real estate sales at 11 a m and 1 p m in Bruestown, Winchester, and surrounding areas with names such as W Hugh Ownby Auction Co, Chas Duvall, B Ed wards Trustee, Strong Lewis & Duvall, and Forney Estate among others.
At a meeting the South End Firemen planned a parade entry and discussed a fund to purchase a Pog. Traffic improved by Braddock and St intersections after a call to motorists to pull over for engines. Special recognition was given to Frank Brown who died suddenly yesterday.
Community event at Market Street with a picnic and pool access. The gathering begins at 1 30 pm near the church for those attending. The pool will be free to attendees.
Ex Army sergeant from Japan arrives at Fort Meade on July 16 for a courtesy visit with local Orient scene noted.
Mrs. Lewis who had been in ill health five years and a Mt Haven Nursing Home resident will be buried tomorrow. She was married to a Reynolds Store area resident and leaves Edgar C Store and eight grandchildren among others.
Funeral services for Jerome C Bowman will be held tomorrow at Montague Avenue Methodist Church located at 1642 Roberts Home, the ev BW, Ge, with pallbearers Richard Bromley Charles Petterson John Birmingham Robert Rus Miller and Wis Tay Rong. Dane Funeral Home arranging.
In Los Angeles an AP report states four teenage California Communists were convicted today on unspecified charges, marking a notable legal decision in the state.
Public warning advises staying in shade and keeping cool during hot weather. Authorities urge residents to protect health by hydrating and avoiding strenuous outdoor activity when temperatures rise.
U S, Australian and New Zealand foreign ministers meet to pursue areas of common concern in the Pacific amid Indochina and Malaya tensions. Spokesman says it is too early to name specific areas. Dean Acheson chairs as Australia’s T Clifton Webb opens three power talks.
A Virginian won the Tri-State FFA Speaking Contest held in Kansas City Missouri from October 8 to 10. The scene featured a prize pool of 100 dollars, though no prize was offered at the Tri-State event.
Virginia coal mines report twelve deaths in the first half of the year, a rate seen as slower than recent years. State production totals show bituminous coal at 19,999,388 short tons and semi anthracite at 156,221 short tons.
Governor Battle returns to Richmond after the Democratic National Convention and plans a busy weekend. He will speak Friday at the John Marshall Hotel at 11 a.m. then travel to Spine, West Virginia for the Bar Association’s annual meeting. He will introduce Judge Harold R Medina of New York’s Court of Appeals, known for the trial of the 11 communists leaders.
The Berryville home Soldier's Rest linked to Daniel Morgan who later built Saratoga in 1781 is described with its Willow tree, battlefield lore, and the 400 acre estate now owned by Mrs. Clifton Emmette Price.
Sources close to Madame Chiang Kai-Shek say she may travel to the United States for medical care. Her aide previously stated there were no plans for a visit but reports suggest she could go for treatment of neurodermatitis and nervous conditions that she had treated at the New York Medical Center in 1942.
The highway department advertises bids for 18 road projects to be opened at 10 a m August 19. Projects include Phase I of a major US 250 distribution route at Char ot, farm to market road works, and a 692 foot Jamies River bridge replacing the Indian Rock ferry in Botetourt County to serve the east valley area.
The Luttrell Reunion will be held Sunday at Ridge West. Burrell C. Luttrell will conduct the program with band and vocal music blending with spoken word. The event is open to the public.
Jean Garrett of Route 3 paid 9.25 for improper urn and related offenses. GM Creel 19 received 9.25 for noise and 7.25 for driving on a restricted license. Piddler Cameron Street charged 14.25 for reckless driving. W C Broyles 42 of Luray paid 10.25 for drunkenness. Delmer Keeler 33 of Opequon fined 14.25 for drunkenness.
J C Hooker of Martinsville leads as the field of 276 golfers competes in the second round of medal play at White Sulphur Springs West Virginia for the Interstate Match and the Virginia Senior Golf Tournament.
Police report a 1952 Chevrolet and a second vehicle collided on Montague Avenue near Wales Avenue in Kentucky. Damages are estimated at 40 dollars to each car.
The clue presents a crossword prompt asking for a unit of electrical capacity and a phrase likely finishing with lure mice via. The answer set would include terms like farad and attract mice via bait, typically a punny hint in a puzzle.
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