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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1952

Page

2

Virginia Seeks Disaster Aid for Three Counties

Richmond Virginia asks the U S Department of Agriculture to grant drought disaster status for Lee Franklin and Henry counties after a Farmers Home Administration report. If approved, the loans at three percent would aid farmers totaling 326000 dollars with 260 farms in Lee County in need.

Richmond Virginia U. S. Department of Lee Franklin Henry Gsennisiee Farmers Home Administration Virginia Pha R O Delano Craig Lee County Southwespees

Department of Mental and Hospitals hires manager at 7500

A fragment notes the Department of Mental and Hospitals appoints a business manager at an annual salary of 7 500 dollars. No further names or details are readable.

Department of Mental and Hospitals

Funeral Services for Herbert Edmonds Friday

Funeral services for Mr. Herbert Theodore Edmonds are set for Friday at 1:00 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home.

Herbert Theodore Edmonds

Blue Ridge Country Day School Announces Eight Faculty for 1952 53

The Blue Ridge Country Day School Millwood announces three faculty changes and an additional member bringing total faculty to eight including Head masterley. Mrs Ernest Gosnell Berryville will teach Form I first grade. Mrs Gertrude Whitehead Sweetbriar College will teach Form III. Cols by soni at College will live in Berryville and lead music and art. Rev Arthur J Ribble Boyce will teach ancient history and mathematics Forms VII. Mrs Joan Mackay Smith White Post will continue her...

Blue Ridge

Kirk to Head Psychological Strategy Board

Kirk named director of the Psychological Strategy Board effective about September 15. He succeeds Dr Raymond B. Allen who becomes chancellor of the University of California at Los Angeles.

Kirk Psychological Strategy Board Washington Ie Fee Eee Oo oAccer Paynee Ae Raymond B. Allen Ode Union of California At Los Ange

Firemen Association Convention Today's Open Contests

In the Virginia State Firemen's Association convention here six contests are scheduled for today. Participants compete in a series of events across the program showcasing skill and speed in firefighting tasks.

Virginia State Firemen's Association

Extradition Fight Looms for General Nabbed in Mexico

Mexican authorities detain Lt. Gen Pang Tsu Mow and aide Agenes ley amid a high profile dispute involving Nationalist China over $25.89 million in Air Force funds. Also jailed are American Oliver Kissich and aide Gaye nee, with Mow claiming secretary Migs Kel ley accompanied him.

Mexico Mexico City China Pang Tsu Mow Mow Ashington Stit Chiang Kaishek Meat of Justice Building Co Agenesley Oliver M. Kissich Washington Gaye Nee Migs Kelley

General Boatner Seeks New U.S. Assignment

Maj. Gen. Haydon L. Boatner, praised for taming rioting Red POWs on Koje Island, says he will leave Korea around Sept. 1 to take command of all United Nations prisoner of war camps. He spoke from his Pu san headquarters noting order and satisfaction at the camps and expressed happiness over the new post.

Tokyo Haydon L. Boatner Kose Island Boatner United Nations Fourth Army San Antonio Tex Korea Pusan

Allegedly Drunken Driver Smashes Bank Injuring Three

Three people were injured when a car crashed into an embankment off Route 50 one mile west of Gore after 10 PM. State Trooper James Kincaid charged the driver with drunken driving. Edgar Everett and Mrs Tina Everett of Washington DC remain hospitalized with cuts and bruises. Louise Everett was released. A 1950 Packard failed to stop at a stop sign near Route 259 and Route 50. Frances Everett paid a fine for drunken and disorderly conduct. Damages were about 300 dollars.

Gore James Kincaid Edgar Everett Tina Everett Washington, D. C Louise Everett Kincaid Packard Everett Frances Everett

How's Your I Q Answer Key Highlights

Answers printed on page 4 cover topics from the Korean Republic to a London setting. Items include the Red Sox beating Pittsburgh in 1903, abolition of slavery, an Eskimo house, Lexington, tiger origins, Tom Sawyer, London, an American actor, and the phrase His plan works well.

Red Sox Pittsburgh Lexington Africa Tom Sawyer London

Drought Drives Virginia Livestock Cull Says VPI Expert

At Virginia Tech, Dean George Litton urged farmers to adjust herds due to drought. Hogs require about 35 bushels of corn per brood sow annually, beef cattle numbers should be reduced, and sheep should be preserved as the preferred stock for weed control and lower hay needs.

Blacksburg VPI Virginia George Litton Hus Litton

Crewmen Bail Out of B29 Crash Near Spokane

Fifteen crewmen of a Reconnaissance Wing aircraft at Fairchild air base bailed out when their B29 crashed in rolling wheat country about 66 miles southwest of Spokane Washington.

Spokane Wash Fairchild Here

V F W Auxiliary Chairmen Named

Mrs Leona Eddy president of the Senerae near Veterans Foreigners Post 2123 named four committees at a Monday meeting held at Mrs Harry W Butlers farm Louise Hollis civil defense Mrs Goldie Warner community service Mrs Vernon Lichiliter cav ings bonds and Mrs Sarah Grayson radio The business session followed a covered supper Guests included Philip Hollis commander W W Baker past commander and Richard K Raddy district junior vice commander

Leona Eddy Harry W. Butler Louise Hollis Goldie Warner Vernon Lichiliter Sarah Grayson Philip Hollis W. W. Baker Richard K. Raddy

Bishop Pickett to Speak on Protestant Hour Program

Bishop J Waskom Pickett of India will headline the International Fellowship Series on the Protestant Hour radio program this Sunday. He leads the Methodist Church in India and will discuss The Work of Christ in India. Music will be by the Protestant Fellowship Choir directed by Rev Hubert France Taylor.

Bishop J. Waskom Pickett Delhi India International Fellowship Protestant Hour Public Service Network Bishop Pickett Methodist Church In Protestant Fellowship Choir Hubert France Taylor

Baldwin Sells Three Thoroughbreds at Keeneland Sale

Three yearlings offered by A. A. Baldwin of White Post brought $12,200 total at Keeneland summer. Top price was $4,900 for a bay colt by Jeep Shell Hole out of Man O'War full sister Nick Saegmuller, agent. Bay filly by Jeep Phellmond out of Pharamond II brought $4,000, and brown filly by Jeep Fancy You out of Larkspur brought $3,300, purchased by E Kalensky.

A. A. Baldwin White Post Keeneland Mr. Baldwin Jeep Shell Hole Man O'War Nick Saegmuller Jeep- Phellmond Pharamond II M. H. Iunter Jeep- Fancy You Larkspur E. Kalensky

Harper's Ferry Native Named Auxiliary Bishop in Richmond

The Very Rev. Joseph H. Hodges of Richmond Diocese, a Harper's Ferry native, was elevated by Pope Pius XII to auxiliary bishop for the Diocese of Richmond with the title of titular bishop of Rasadus. Born October 8, 1911, in Harper's Ferry West Virginia, Hodges was ordained in 1935 and has served in Virginia congregations before this appointment.

Richmond Joseph H. Hodges Pius XII Vatican City Rasadus Virginia West Virginia Richmo Fatherem Hi R’s Ferry W. Va Atten St. Charles’ College Cantonsville Rome Ville Roanoke

Arnall Predicts Further Price Increases This Fall

Washington price stabilizer Arnall defends forecast of higher living costs, estimating every family will spend at least 100 dollars more per year due to steel price boosts and rising wages. He cites aluminum and copper ceiling changes and notes his planned Septem ber 1 departure from OPS.

Washington Ellis Arnall Roger L. Putnam Arnall Office of Price Stabilization

Jet Plane Falls In Prince George County

A jet plane exploded and fell in a Prince George County farm field. Two occupants reportedly bailed out with no serious injuries. Wreckage hit nearby fields near Henry Burrows farm, one mile from the site, as officials dispatched personnel to the scene. The plane’s type and home base were not immediately known.

Burrowsville Prince George County Robert Brockwell Claremont Henry Burrows Brockwell Burrows Langley Air Force Base

Miss Thomas Rites In Berryville

Funeral services for Miss Alice Thomas, who died yesterday morning, will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. at the Thomas home in Berryville with Reverend Henry G. Lane officiating. Pallbearers include L. B. Ames.

Alice Thomas Thomas Academy St Berryville Henry G. Lane Grace Episcopal Church L. B. Ames

Appalachia region sales directory auction notices list

August listings show multiple auctions across Virginia Maryland and West Virginia. Dairy herds tractors farm equipment real estate groceries antiques and household goods appear with dates locations and auctioneers such as Duvall Hudson and Orndorff. Items include 110 cattle modern machinery and orchard gear.

Charles A Berryville Pike Rt. 340 Chas. Duvall Emmett Bowlus Wnn Ralph Horst Marion Chambersburg Prey R. Smith Brucetown Duvall Fredrick County Court House Kernstown Louis Merryman É Son, Inc Timonium Mad G. F. Brill Highland Ave Winchester Bens Peer Fixtures Actioneer A. Cc Seldon Timber Ridge Hampshire County W. Va Headley’s Valley Ave Furn- Hudson Albin Motors Town A. E. Baker Middletown Byron Tom Price Ridgeway Strong & Do Auctioneers W. Adams W. D. Orndorff Frederick Cnty Court J. C. Sipe Berryville

Floyd McWilliams and Rice Levi Lead Stomping Oaks Trio

Floyd McWilliams and Rice Levi Sr. join Hugh Owen and Oscar Ramsburg in a notable local lineup. The pair assemble with Ramsburg in a regional effort, highlighting a community sports or club roster.

Floyd McWilliams Hugh Owen Rice Levi Oscar Ramsburg

Runners and Large Hearts Questioned

Question text suggests debate over whether runners have notably large hearts. Fragmentary wording limits clarity.

H. K

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