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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1957

Page

2

Obituaries for Mrs Georgia Luteman and James Sro snider

Obituary notices report the deaths of Mrs Georgia Luteman of Cumberland Maryland after a long illness and James R Strosnider 69 of Orchard Ave died after a long illness in Hillcrest Nursing Home. Strosnider born December 26 1887 in Wardensville West Virginia, survived by wife Eula Keckley and multiple children, siblings, and eight grandchildren. funeral set for Monday at 11 a.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev Irvin L Stonesifer. Interment at Macedonia Cemetery, Frederick County.

Diora Lonas South Cameron St Georgia Luteman Cumberland Lutteman James Luteman Carla Lund Akron Ohio James R. Strosnider Orchard Ave Hillcrest Wardensville W. Va Hampton Ida L. Sager Strosnider Eula Keckley Strosnider Full Gospel Tabernacle Elm Street Jones Funeral Home Irvin L. Stonesifer Walter Shawn John L. Carper Clarence L. Williams L. Raymond Swartz W. E. Artrip Solon D. Godlove Macedonia Frederick County

Hoover Averts Politics Talk Citing Health Routines

Hoover says he rises at 6 30 for breakfast and works from 7 30 to lunch. He notes his health is fundamentally good and declines to discuss national politics. He avoids commenting on the 1958 California gubernatorial race between Knight and Knowland, calling it a mud hole if pursued.

Hoover California Goodwin J. Knight William F. Knowland Senate Knight

Small Rain Only Makes It Cooler No Aid in Drought

Last night’s rainfall of .08 inches cooled the area but did not ease the drought. Through August one third complete, total month rainfall reaches only .20 inches, insufficient for a good rain. The only day with more rain than last night was August 5 with .12 inches. August 4 had .03 and August 3 a trace. Hurricane Bertha failed to deliver. forecasts predict cloudy warm humid weather with scattered showers and a low tonight of 66 to 72.

Association

Youths Sent To Hospital After Dance Hall Fights

In Phoenix Arizona a bloodied dance hall melee last night and today sent 11 youths to hospitals. Police and deputies responded to restore order after a shooting incident involving Carl Watson age 20 and Chriswell Jones age 24. Jones held for questioning.

Phoenix Ariz.p Carl Watson Roger Hersey Watson Chriswell Jones Williams Air Force Base Jones

Arlington rejects recommendations on 15 year old transfer

Arlington school officials will not advise the Virginia Pupil Placement Board on the transfer of Sadie H. Phillips a 15 year old Negro girl seeking entry to Washington Lee High School. Acting county superintendent E J Braun said completing a recommendation is against board policy.

Arlington E. J. Braun Virginia Sadie H. Phillips Washington- Lee High

August 14 to September 7 Auction Listings in Frederick County

Dennis commission auctioneer offers sales near Winchester and Charles Town including 2 mile east of Rt 7 and 5 miles southeast of Charles Town. Items range from dairy cattle to real estate, tractors, household goods, antiques, restaurant equipment and furniture. Listings include dates August 15 17 21 24 and September 7 with various auctioneers.

Dennis Commission Winchester Dennis T. Cole W. Hough Charles Town W. Va W. D. Orndorff Frederick County Court House Braddock St T. A. Taylor O .M. Lloyd Old Charles Town Road Richard N. Brooke Front Royal Road William R. Garver Littlestown Ralph L. Schuchart R. G. Feely Kabletown Mechanicstown Thurs Costie Carnation Chevron

Steel Price Hike Weighed Against Wage Increases

An AFL-CIO publication argues steel firms used a price increase timed with wage raises, saying the wage rise does not justify the latest steel price hike. The piece appears as Senate Kefauver probes into administered prices while U S Steel chairman Roger Blough testifies.

Washington Afl-Cio Aflcio Roger M. Blough U. S. Steel Corp United Steelworkers Union Kefauver Blough

Boston Newspaper Strike Shuts Six Daily Papers

Boston faced a local newspaper blackout as a wage dispute halted six dailies including the Globe Herald Record and American. About 5,000 non striking workers were sent home and Sunday editions were likely affected. ITU mailers seek higher pay, with negotiations ongoing and daily talks continuing.

Boston Greater Evening Globe Morning Herald Hearst Corporation Morning Record Evening American Evening Traveler Globe, Herald and Advertiser Mailers International Typographical Union ITU Robert B. Choate The Herald-Traveler Stereotypers Joseph P. Bailey Boston Mailers

URW Auxiliary Plans Meeting Monday Evening

Chapter 511 URW Ladies Auxiliary invites all members to a combined business meeting and lawn party at Mrs Effie Hawks home 955 Orchard Avenue on August 12 at 8 pm Mary Lena House URW Council president and Mary Kane and Frances Smith presidents of Chapter 511 are in Trenton New Jersey today for Local 107 outing with URW Field Rep John House They travel to Parkersburg West Virginia next Thursday for a Textile Workers Union rally on the speakers platform with TWA President Pollock The meeting will elect two delegates for the International Typographical Union Auxiliary annual convention at New York City Hotel Statler

Chapter URW Effie Hawk Orchard Avenue Mary Lena House URW Council of Ladies’ Auxiliaries Mary Kane Frances Smith Chapter 511 Trenton New Jersey John House House Kane Parkersburg W. Va Textile Workers Union TWA Pollock International Typographical Union Auxiliary Hotel Statler New York City

House Leaders Hope for Break In Rights Logjam

House leaders seek an early break in civil rights legislation stalemate. Rep Keating will move to send the voting rights bill to conference with the Senate, opposing the Senate jury trial amendment. Democrats plan to bypass conference and push a direct floor vote or return the bill to the Senate to avoid deadlock.

Washington House Rep Keating Senate Eisenhower House Rules Committee

Two-County Forest Fire Threatens Coastal Community

Firefighters battled a two-county forest fire near Stumpy Point Dare County threatening the 300 resident village. Crews plowed lines north of the point as winds could push flames into the community. Highway 264 remained closed for a 35 mile stretch with one way traffic in place.

Mann’s Harbor N. C Stumpy Point Dare County Here Engelhard

Patsy Cline Sings On TV Tonight

Patsy Cline will appear tonight on television singing on the Country Music Jubilee Channel 7 at 9 pm EST. The page also contains a quiz with answers listed for Lake Erie Will not The building of an army Twenty 1898 Rice and red coloring matter in blood.

Patsy Cline TV Tonight Channel 7 Lake Erie Rice

Senators Seek Pre hearing Look at Smith Nomination

Senate Foreign Relations Committee members said they want to review James H. Smith Jr before voting on his nomination as foreign aid director. Smith, 47, Aspen rancher and lawyer, was named by President Eisenhower to head the ICA, with confirmation pending. Mansfield urged Smith to work toward integrating ICA within the State Department. Eisenhower also announced five delegates and five alternates to the U N General Assembly, naming Lodge, Wadsworth, Lord, Carnahan, Judd, Meany, Wells, Klutanik, Washington, and Irene Dunne.

Washington Senate Foreign Relations Committee James H. Smith Jr Smith Navy Air Eisenhower John B. Hollister International Cooperation Administration ICA Aspen Colo Senate Sen Mansfield D-Mont D-Mo Judd R-Minn Afl-Cio George Meany Herman B. Wells Indiana University Philip M. Klutanik Park Forest Genoa S. Washington Chicago Irene Dunne

Prince Michael Drives Unlicensed at 15 a London Queen’s Cousin

Reports from Cowes say Prince Michael Queen Elizabeth’s cousin, age 15, drove a large black sedan without a license while police allegedly did not intervene. LONDON papers note legal age of 17 for driving and Buckingham Palace cites no exceptions.

Prince Michael London Today Queen Elizabeth Cowes London Daily Buckingham Palace

Senate Advances TVA Self-Financing Bill To House

The Senate approved a self financing TVA measure 61 to 20 authorizing up to 750 million dollars in revenue bonds for new power plants. Tennessee senators Gore and Kefauver urged quick House action while Eisenhower’s position remained uncertain.

Washington Tennessee Valley Authority House Senate Eisenhower TVA Gore Congress

Japanese Merchants Seek Army Help to Recover Debts

Japanese merchants in Kagohara appeal to the U S Army to recover 22 million yen owed by American soldiers before the 1st Cavalry Division withdrawal. Capt. Albert Rakas said 360000 yen has been paid since the meeting, but tainted credits and sketchy names like Sergeant Johnny complicate efforts.

Kagohara Japan U.S. Army U.S. 1St Cavalry Division Albert Rakas Chicago Sth Cavalry Regiment Camp Whittington Army Rakas Johnny

Milt Grant to headline VFW Dance at Armory

TV star Milt Grant will entertain at a VFW Post 2123 dance in the Armory on August 15 from 9 p.m. to midnight. Guest stars will appear as the event showcases his Record Hop format plus appearances on Featurama and Ladies be Seated. Grant is seeking teen singing talent in Washington Metropolitan area.

Milt Grant Armory Mr Grant Mr. Grant Washington

Noted Virginia lawyer Kuykendall held multiple posts

KUYKENDALL who was tied to Mr Williams until 1946 held offices at 40 Rouss Ave. He served as Commonwealth's Attorney for Frederick County from 1942 to 1947 and joined the Virginia Board of Law Examiners in 1944. He sat on the Virginia State Bar Council 1943–1952 and belonged to several national legal bodies. He and Emily Light Kuykendall have four children.

Williams Kuykendall Rouss Ave Commonwealth Frederick County Virginia Board of Law Examiners Virginia State Bar American Law Institute American College of Trial Lawyers American Bar Association Virginia Bar Association West Virginia State Bar Association Handley Board of Trustees Shenandoah Valley National Bank Emily Light Susan Ray Emily Tabb Edna Huyett J. Sloan Kuykendall

Weather Summary For Winchester Region

Rather cloudy and warm conditions expected with high around 86 and low near 70 tonight. Tomorrow sunrise at 5 21 a m and sunset at 7 15 p m with moonrise at 7 02 p m. Last Quarter moon slated for August 18.

Rainfall totals and averages for period including August

Rainfall during the past 24 hours ending 8:30 a m is .05 inches. August rainfall to date is .20 inches. 1957 rainfall to date is 17.82 inches. Average annual rainfall for 44 years is 36.99 inches. Average monthly rainfall for 1912-56 includes January 2.43, February 2.00, March 2.97, April 3.08, May 3.86, June 3.86, July 3.79, August 4.00, September 2.66, October 3.24, November 2.54, December 2.47 inches.

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Drought Aid Turned Down for New Jersey Maryland

Washington informed Governors Meyner of New Jersey and McKeldin of Maryland that drought conditions do not meet the threshold for a major disaster. Sherman Adams sent telegraphs denying the requests for federal aid. Similar requests from Rhode Island Massachusetts and Connecticut were also rejected recently.

Washington White House New Jersey Maryland Sherman Adams Eisenhower Robert B. Meyner Theodore R. McKeldin Rhode Island Massachusetts Connecticut

Virginia crop prospects show mixed yields across staples

Burley tobacco forecast at 19.95 million pounds, near last year but 10 percent below average. Eastern Shore potatoes 2.152 million cwt, down 21 percent from last year and 16 percent under 10 year average. Sweet potatoes Eastern Shore 1.305 million cwt, nearly flat from last year. Apples nine million bushels, 17 percent under last year but near 10 year average. Peaches 1.7 million bushels, below last year and 10 year average, quality good but site below normal.

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Mrs James Strosnider James KR. Strosnider Headquarter's Parts & Service By Caperts Kernstown Tractor Sales & Service Loy Order of the Golden Rule Pontiac Atlantic City Cammer Tire CO U.S. Steel U.S Bailey Welltown Pike Winchester Laundromat W. Hart St VFW FORD Chapman Motor CO W. Boscawen St Kenneth E. Henry CO Eli Cardill E. Piccadilly St W & W Coal CO Westernport, MD Winchester Skies Rial Suind FIR Lumber Glaize & Bro N. Cameron St Stuart Wat Perry Farm Bureau Winchester Recreation Park Frederick George W. Hough
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