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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1959
Page
2
A London bobby kept the crowd back at Buckingham Palace to let the guards with bearskin caps stand their posts. The move followed an American tourist’s claim that a guard kicked her during an attempted chin-up. Fellow guards and papers defended the officer as the unit stayed on duty.
Robert G. Sarver 83 died Thursday in Ronceverte West Virginia. His funeral service was set for 2 30 p m tomorrow at the Baptist Church in Ronceverte with graveside rites Monday at 3 p m in Mt Hebron Cemetery conducted by Rev John Kinsey Calvary Baptist Church pastor.
Severe storms drenched the Richmond area causing widespread flooding. No deaths were reported though 15,000 customers lost electricity and four people were rescued from submerged cars on Route 1. In Lakeside near Hermitage, 6.55 inches of rain fell and Willow Lawn Creek flooded stores. Jefferson of Lynchburg to preach at Braddock Street Methodist, recently elected to the General Board.
Virginia Governor J Lindsay Almond Jr received the Virginia Distinguished Service Medal during the Virginia National Guard annual review in Virginia Beach before about 3000 troops. Maj. Gen. Sheppard Crump presented the award, with Almond hurrying back from Puerto Rico for the ceremony.
A guidance line states a fifteen year old girl may sit herself on the bus unless her father is old or ill.
Mr and Mrs Jefferson visit the area as weekend guests of Pastor Rev Forrest B Oglesby and Mrs Oglesby at the parsonage. The sermon topic is Christian Responsibilities.
Wilmington Delaware AP seven white men were arrested in connection with the first explosion at a Negro home in Collins Park. Police said more arrests may follow and charged six men in Wilmington and one in Venice Florida. The incident damaged a Rayfield home valued at 13500 while the family lived nearby after moving into the previously all white area.
Spon sors of three labor control bills agree Congress will pass some form this year. The debate begins Tuesday with campaigns for the toughest measure backed by Landrum Griffin and the President. Shelley bill gains AFL-CIO support and Rayburn backed committee measure aims for a milder version.
Sen John Stennis told the Virginia Bar Association that Khrushchev's visit to the United States could yield favorable results. He supported Eisenhower's plan for Khrushchev to visit Russia to observe American industry agriculture and daily life. The event included a reception and banquet with Sen Hugh Scott as speaker as the convention adjourned.
A brief guide notes the word covert is pronounced kih vert with emphasis on the first syllable. It contrasts with overt and provides tips for correct articulation in conversation and writing.
Democrats failed to win equal time on air to answer Eisenhower. Rayburn will discuss labor legislation Monday night on Mutual at 7:15 EDT. James Roosevelt of California and Frank Thompson Jr. of New Jersey will join ABC networks at 7:30 p.m. for the same topic.
A sales directory lists multiple auctions in Virginia and West Virginia. Notable events include DEN Nayants commission sale 12 miles east of Winchester on Route 7 with furniture and appliances. Orndorff & Cole auctioneers. Shiley dairy cattle and farm implements at Willow Well Farm Charles Town. W E Edwards Trustee sale on Clarke County Court House steps Berryville for a Clarke County farm. Elmer R Wagle y cattle and farm equipment near Charles Town. Northern Virginia Cattle Co sale at Catlett pavilion featuring Guernsey and Holstein cattle by Stan Haworth Auction Co.
Lerwick town clerk Tom Johnson laments canceled Queen Elizabeth II visit to the Shetland Islands after news of a royal pregnancy. He questions preparation waste and costs, noting 800 years since a monarch set foot on the islands and asking who will cover expenses.
Cloudy day with showers and thundershowers this afternoon and east tonight. Low temperatures in the 60s. Sunday remains largely cloudy with highs from 70 in the mountains to about 80 on the coast.
Rainfall during the past TM hours ending 8 30 a m today 18 August rainfall to date 38 1959 rainfall to date 22 44 Average annual rainfall for past 46 years 36 85 Average rainfall per month for past 46 years Jan 2 43 Feb 2 04 March 3 01 April 3 14 May 3 81 June 3 85 July 3 81 August 3 94 Sept 2 68 Oct 3 25 Nov 2 52 Dec 2 37
Washington authorities pursue an Arlington youth and two juveniles after a 1955 blue and white Chevrolet sedan reported stolen at 7:30 p.m. yesterday was found with three teens and John C. Jones Jr. 18. they were charged with auto larceny and held for Washington officers.
Weird home built aircraft appear in Rockford as part of the Experimental Aircraft Association convention. Builders from Detroit and elsewhere bring multi wing designs and roadable planes like the Rotobil, touted as a dual flying and driving machine.
Arkansas segregationist Amis Guthridge warned of a buyers strike by Merchants and firms employing Black workers if public high schools integrate on Wednesday. Grainger Williams of the Little Rock Chamber of Commerce declined further comment as the case drew national attention. Daisy Bates leads the state NAACP chapter and Horace Mann is cited as a Black high school.
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