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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1952
Page
2
A man named Jedlicka died after being struck with a golf club at the driving range. The report notes skull fracture from the attack and mentions a separate aside about engine terminology in England.
A dense sales directory lists upcoming auctions around Winchester and Berryville with dates in late August and early September. Farm equipment cattle livestock household goods and furniture are among items offered by multiple auctioneers including Chas. Duvall G. K. Wagner A. W. Adams J. A. Latrick W. E. Ed and W. D. auctioneers.
The 131st Annual Natural Chimney Mt Solon Jousting Tourney was halted by a cloudburst after a parade and knightly pageantry led by Dawn M-G -M Hollywoodie. Leon Wichael of Silver Moon Mount Solon won the elimination contest as 24 knights competed. Miss Barbara Ray was crowned Queen of Love and Beauty.
The Exchange Club Aviation Committee will hold a practice and instruction session at 6 p.m. tomorrow at Rouss Park to provide final information on model planes. The event will be held at the Model Plane softball diamond No. 1 at 1 p.m. next Sunday.
Jenghiz Khan was a famous warrior and conqueror of Tar tary Persia and China. His name meant very mighty ruler. He caused the deaths of five million people by forcing captives to eat in his camps. He lived from 1164 to 1227.
In New York the district attorney's office presents findings amid a pushback charges framing the probe as a witch hunt. Geri Jelke and Samal Chapman, linked to high priced call girls, face vice charges and witnesses include models and actresses. Chapman freed on bail after pleading not guilty to procuring prostitutes and possession of pornographic art.
Brig. Gen. Thomas M. Watlington, commanding general of the 2nd Division artillery, was awarded the Ghung-mu with Gold Star by the Republic of Korea. The honor marks one of the highest recognitions for a foreign officer.
Governor Battle prepared to hold a commutation hearing for Alfred Jackson Jr., a Charlottesville man sentenced to death for rape. Jackson’s execution had been postponed multiple times by storms and court stays, with a final date set for the following Monday unless commuted.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce in Roanoke urged repeal of the poll tax and a special legislative session to address redistricting.
Bayard Peakes the so called eternal life physician who killed 18 year old Eileen Fahey on the Columbia University campus was ordered confined as a lunatic by General Sessions Judge Edward J McCullen to Mattewan State Hospital for the criminal insane at Beacon New York psychiatrists found him mentally deranged unable to understand the murder charge and that he had done wrong they said he suffered from paranoid schizophrenia He said he killed the girl to attract public attention and was angry with the American Physical Society for not recognizing his theories on electronics and prolonging life
A 30 year old Charlottesville man Woodrow Wood was arrested on a charge of raping a 16 year old girl. Bond set at 750 dollars for a Trial Justice Court hearing on August 27. Albemarle Sheriff Shirley Cook said the warrant was sworn by the girl's parents. The girl was reported in a nervous state and under a doctor's care. She said Wood, an acquaintance, offered to take her home after dropping another passenger. After releasing the other man, he drove about seven miles on Stoney Point Road and assaulted her before bringing her home.
Abdel Monem a 27 year old Cairo newspaper worker swam the English Channel from France in 16 12 hours finishing as the year's fourth Channel conqueror. He grinned on shore then performed calisthenics before returning to Folkestone by escort launch.
The article notes milk consumption today is about 13 percent higher than before World War II, indicating a long term growth in dairy intake. It discusses factors affecting changes in consumption without detailing specific policies or events.
A $60,000 blaze of undetermined origin destroyed the Galax Laundry and Dry Cleaning Co. plant in Galax Virginia. The fire lasted two hours and threatened nearby businesses including Beso Bulk Gas Station W K Early and Son Lumber Co and Felts Transport tankers. Felts driver D Verlin Gentry raised the alarm as flames spread through the roof. Loss was estimated at $50,000 with all equipment and records destroyed.
The Rev. John L. Hottel installed four Presbyterian churches in the area. He, with J A Hotinger of this city, conducted services at churches in Llanesvie Woodstock Romney and nearby locations. Hottel is a School graduate in Deer and received his A B degree.
Gov. Battle issued a memo to all state heads urging stocking up on coal amid possible fuel shortages. The advisory warns agencies to secure additional coal reserves to ensure continued operations in case of disruptions.
Chicago dispatch reports the inquest into a hammer slaying continues after the arrest of Junior Coax, 30. Police say he admitted killing Ace Cox, a native of Logan West Virginia, arrested Saturday near a North Side restaurant after a laundry mark trail. He threatened to kill but failed to appear at the advised location. The case involves a police man who resisted with Moore, a Tuscaloosa veteran.
Lynchburg scene reports James Hackworth Jr., 20, of Lynch Station, drowned yesterday after jumping into water over his head. He could not swim.
A fragment lists clues such as Eat away and Abounding in shade followed by a truncated cry quoted as a cat. The line hints at a themed wordplay puzzle segment with missing letters and incomplete entries.
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