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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1952

Page

2

Noted Assault Attempt Near Columbia Leads to Court Hearing

A 46 year old white woman reports a man dragged her into woods near Columbia around 9 30 pm injuring her with bruises and cuts before fleeing. Deputy Conred Fluvanna arrested Woodson at his mother’s home in Columbia. Woodson denies the charges and a justice court hearing is set for 10 am next Wednesday in Albemarle County Jail. An 11 year old child who lives with the woman witnessed the aftermath and summoned help.

Woodson Albemarne Charlottesville Trial Justice Court Elizabethson Columbia William Conred Fluvanna Colum Heroodson Zehler

How’s your 19.2 answers page summary

Answers to air questions printed on Page 4 are listed below. The text provides specific responses for the air questions and appears as a brief informational snippet.

Auction listings highlight August sales across Frederick County

A catalog of estate and farm auctions is set for August with multiple dates. Readings include the estate of Sarah ee shown at 1 p.m. and other auctions by D. W. Rhett Rapidan, Chas. Duvall Emmert, and the Auction Co. Duties cover real estate, dairy herds, farm machinery, furniture, and household goods at locations in Charles Town Brucetown Winchester and surrounding areas.

Sarahee Oeen &T E. T. Snider Chas. Duvall & Emmert J. R. Smith Brucetown W. E Fred County Court House E. North Ave Win- C. Oates Seldon's W. Va Garah Virginia Forney Frederick County Court House South Washington St Winchester Bryanburg

Stevenson Seen Favored by Negro Vote in Virginia

Richmond coverage notes Negro leaders in Virginia suggesting Stevenson leads in Negro support for the 1964 presidential race while some dissenters warn the vote could decide the state. Negro registration rises toward an estimated 75 000 by November amid civil rights platform critiques. NAACP and NAACP wary over clear commitments in Richmond city council terms for a first Negro member since Reconstruction.

Richmond Virginia Eisenhower Stevenson Associated Press National Association For the Advancement of Colored Pea NAACP South

Huffman Child Dies In Hospital Today

Yu Lee Jeanette Huffman five month old daughter of Joe T and Eva Perry Huffman of Winchester died this morning at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

Yu Lee Jeanette Huffman Joe T Eva Perry Huffman Winchester Winchester Memorial Hospital Whidby Naval Base Seattle Wash

Winch ester Milk Board Calls Meeting On Distribution Plan

Attorneys for distributors and producers attended a Winchester meeting convened by the Winchester Milk Board to discuss an equitable distribution arrangement. Attendees included H A Whiting and Robert T Barton with observers D E Townsend and W W Manley Jr. The session was officially recorded by B L Pickett of Richmond.

H. A. Whiting Robert T. Barton Richmond Roger Bane Summit Point W. Va M. S. Snapp Rest D. E. Townsend W. W. Manley, Jr District Ops B. L. Pickett Winchester Milk Board

Stevenson Seeks Independent Political Path For 1952 Campaign

Democrats view Stevenson as reluctant to join the Truman administration closely and consider him forming his own political entity. He may replace the Democratic National Committee chair, with Frank E. Myers a leading but denied candidate and Michael Kirwan also listed as a possibility for the role.

Stevenson Truman Democratic National Committee Frank E. Stevenson Francis J. Myers Pennsylvania Stevenson m Evement Chicago Myers Rep Michael Kirwan Ohio Democratic House

Campaign to Aid Drought Striken Farmers Studied at Meeting Today

The State Agricultural Mobilization Committee met in Richmond to map a drought relief campaign. It weighs state led relief versus Federal aid and has reports from 57 counties on damages. Some counties seek Federal designation for disaster loans while others favor state handling.

Associated Press State Agricultural Mobilization Committee Richmond Charles D. Jordan Spotsylvania Craig Hanover Henry Roanoke Amelia Jordan State Re Ehture Department Northampton Acco

Truman weighs special session on prices as situation develops

President Truman has the matter under consideration and says a special session could be called if needed. He declined to comment on rumors that Ellis Arnall plans to quit as price stabilizer, noting decisions will await developments.

Truman Ellis G. Arnall

Winchester City Directory canvass begins in city

The Winchester City Directory project starts today and runs ten weeks. Mullin Kille Co., Chillicothe, Ohio, will publish. Seven local women lead the door to door canvass with plans to hire more staff. A doorstep card will trigger a return visit. Features include classifieds, a numerical telephone directory, a street guide and an alphabetical listing with full Winchester details.

Winchester Mullin-Kille Co Chillicothe Ohio

Boy King Feisal II sails to U S for five week visit

Iraq's boy king Feisal II sails from Southampton aboard the Queen Mary for a five week official visit to the United States. The trip includes meetings with American leaders and attendance at U S ceremonies.

U. S Southampton Eng Iraq Feisal II United States

Rainfall Update Underscores Mild City Weather

A recap notes yesterday’s rainfall 1.07 inches vs 0.06 in 1951 for the same period. July rainfall at 2.10 inches trails last year’s 3.05 but improves lawns and lowers city temperatures about ten degrees. City Manager Lee Grant reports no flooded cellars or sewer problems, but more rain is needed to protect crops and sustain benefits.

Lee Grant

New Salary Scale Aims to Boost Mental Hospital Staff

Richmond reports a new state mental hospital salary scale to raise understaffing levels. Dr. Joseph E. Barrett, mental hygiene commissioner, says the plan could attract about 300 attendants, with trainee pay from 1 452 to 1 824, regular attendants up to 1 980, and charge aides from 2 150 to 2 400.

Richmond Battle Joseph E. Barrett Uae Hi Ital Board Barrett

Flying Saucer Stories Banned In Illinois Paper

The Ottawa Daily Republican Times announces it will stop publishing flying saucer stories. It notes that exhaustive investigations have found no substantial evidence of such objects and criticizes sensational coverage.

Illinois Ottawa Ill Ottawa Daily Republican Times Daily Republican Times

Paul Robeson Suit Thrown Out by Court

The U S Court of Appeals in Washington sent Paul Robeson’s case back to district court with instructions to dismiss. Robeson, who filed December 19 1950, claimed passport revocation blocked a concert and tour abroad and violated a property right. The passport cancellation was disclosed in August 1950 with a State Department spokesman noting Robeson’s actions did not always serve U S interests.

Washington Paul Robeson United States Court of Appeals Robeson State Department Department United States Russia

Mrs. Emma Stickley Rites Held in Strasburg Church

Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Fry Stickley who died Sunday in Memorial Hospital were conducted yesterday at the Strasburg Christian Church with Dr. H. M. Crim and Rev. C. E. Crank Jr presiding. Active pallbearers included Everett Kline Roger Line Vernon Ridings Roland Fisher Ben Rogers and Harold Downey. Honorary pallbearers were Homer Fisher Carmel Boyer James Beeler Samuel O'Neal Robert Hinkins. Burial followed in Riverview Cemetery, Strasburg.

Emma Fry Stickley Memorial Hospital Strasburg Christian Church H. M. Crim C. E. Crank, Jr Everett Kline Roger Line Vernon Ridings Roland Fisher Ben Rogers Harold Downey Homer Fisher Carmel Boyer James Beeler Samuel O'Neal Robert Hinkins Riverview Cemetery Strasburg

Cupid Bottle Sparks Irish Romance Near Dingle Bay

Former GI Frank Hayostak and Breda O Sullivan, a milkmaid, met seven years after a bottle thrown from a troopship washed ashore at Dingle Bay. The pair, now in their mid to late twenties, shared a quiet walk and left plans for marriage uncertain. The discovery sparked village chatter and kept their future private.

Dingle County Kerry Ireland Frank Hayestax Breda O'Sullivan Dingle Bay Havostak Miss O’sullivan Hayostak Johnstown

Stevenson Camp Targets GOP Hatchet Strategy

Moody and Harriman commented on Stevenson's civil rights stance and accused the GOP of misrepresentation and distortion. A reporter asked if Moody aimed at Eisenhower aides rather than Eisenhower, and Russell predicted Stevenson would sweep the South by a record landslide.

Stevenson Harriman Moody Eisenhower Russell

Erosion Pushes Niagara Falls Back From Lewiston

Erosion has moved Niagara Falls 30,000 years from its original Lewiston site. The falls retreat 4 to 5 feet yearly in places, and without change could eventually disappear into Lake Erie.

Niagara Falls Ein Lewiston Lake Erie

Truman says other nations outvote U S voters in many countries

President Truman urged voters to register and participate in the November election. He cited international turnout comparisons and noted 29 million Americans were not yet registered, urging media and community groups to boost registration and voting participation.

Washington Truman France Italy Canada Japan Israel Sweden England Belgium

Navy closes six Virginia branch recruiting stations

In Virginia the Navy shut six branch recruiting stations due to staff cuts. Lt. Comdr. I W Matthews said Newport News Portsmouth Williamsburg Charlottesville Fredericksburg and Radford will lose local offices. A traveling recruiter will cover the areas as part of the personnel reduction.

Navy Richmond Virginia I. W. Matthews Tinsville Charlottesville Fredericksburg Radford Matthews

Aristotle's Role in Establishing Logic as a Science

The statement credits Aristotle with being the first to treat logic as its own scientific discipline. It notes his historical influence in defining logic as a distinct field of study separate from rhetoric and natural philosophy.

Aristotle Logic

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