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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1952

Page

2

Soot rope Home War CAeat

Fragmentary text describes a four room bung with a space may be a Seattle area home. A x ray, a doctor, and an immediate housing issue are mentioned in unclear terms.

Palmer McDaniel Dies In Hospital at 66

Palmer McDaniel 66 of 510 8 S Kent St died early this morning in a hospital. He was born in Charlottesville and was the husband of the late McDaniel. Survived by six sons including Homer McDaniel of Falls Church, Jessie McDaniel, Roy Ernest McDaniel, all of this city, and Joe McDaniel of Baltimore. four daughters and other relatives.

Palmer McDaniel S. Kent St Everence Charlottesville McDaniel Hoimer McDaniel Falls Church Jessie McDaniel Roy ‘Ernest McDaniel Joe McDaniel Baltimore

Police Court Summaries Include Frye and O Charges

William Frye of the city faces charges for carrying a concealed weapon with a fine of 26.25 dollars. James O from Middletown and Youngstown is noted with a 38 year old City resident cited for drunkenness amounting to 90.28. Obituary mention: George Jeckego aged 38 and funeral arrangements for Mr. Palmer McDaniel.

Wiliam Frye James O Middletown Youngstown George Jeckego Barmuals

James L. Godlove Wins Design Prize

James L. Godlove of Wardensville was named state and regional winner in the Senior Division of the Fisher Body Craftsman's Guild model car contest. His entry won state honors and a 150 dollar prize, then was judged best in the Virginia West Virginia DC area. He earns an expense paid trip to the national convention in Detroit August 1922 to compete for one of eight university scholarships.

Detroit Mich James L. Godlove Wardensville Fisher Body Craftsman’s Guild Jimmie West Virginia Virginia W. Virginia District of Columbia

Auction listings for August sales across Virginia and West Virginia

A dense sales directory lists auction dates and locations from August 20 to September 10 across Winchester Romney Middletown Elizabeth Town and Berryville. Items include real estate dairies farm machinery antiques household goods automobiles and farm stock with auctioneers J Duvall W D Bakx and others.

G. FP Brill Highland Ave Winchester Chas. Duvall Actioneear Acee Seldon W. Va Amber Alley Ave Sloat Sarah Vigennia Forney Frederick County Court House South Washington St E. T. Snider L. A. Hudson Albin Chas. R. Duvall Mrs. Ert Rusk Lewis & Chas Rick Loy H. Hook Estate Court House Romney Hampshire County H. F. Smith Roy A. Larrick Middletown Duvall Herbert Larrick Gainesboro Llewellyn Farm Berryville

Nationally Known Baptist Pastor Dies at 74

The Rev. Frank Norris, a high profile Baptist leader and former pastor of churches in Fort Worth and Detroit, died at 74 from a heart attack while visiting Keystone Heights Florida. He helped organize Fundamentalist Baptist Churches with worldwide reach and faced an order trial earlier in his career. He was known for forceful sermons and devotion to revivalist preaching.

Keystone Heights Fra Frank Norris Ale Norris Jacksonville Chicago First Baptist Church Fort Worth Temple Baptists Detroit Mich Mr. Norris Ala Texas

Four Swiss Men Trapped in Cave Near Muotathal

Four Swiss men remain trapped in an underground cavern near Muotathal after entering the cave network known as Hell's Hole. Rescue officials said water cut communication, a Zurich diver stood by for potential operations, and the trapped area was estimated at about 42 degrees Fahrenheit.

Muotathal Switzerland Hell's Hole Zurich

Do Snakes Hear Without External Ears

Snakes lack external ears but can sense vibrations through the ground and receive some pressure changes. These sensory abilities allow them to detect movement and sounds indirectly.

How's Your I Q Quiz Answers

Answers to the Page 4 quiz list include chords like Ch Ti and Gu, with items such as George asking James Madison and Woodrow Wilson. Others referenced are Walt Whitman, a shark, the term superior, The Sherlock Holmes Exhibition, No. 64, and the final item 64.

George Asking James Madison Woodrow Wilson Walt Whitman Shark Superior Sherlock Holme

Marine Thanks God That He Can See Again

A wounded U S Marine, 19, nicknamed Joe, aboard the Navy hospital ship Haven, recalls losing his sight after a mortar burst near Bunker and Siberia hills in Korea. He describes blackness, praying, and later partial recovery with medical help as he signals hope for sight returning.

Marine God Bill Barnard Haven Korea Ole Wan Bunker Siberia Joe Oees Siberia Hill

Mrs Cochran Hurt in Tuesday Crash

Betty Cochran, 22, of 17 Richards Ave., admitted to Memorial Hospital at 1 a m in satisfactory condition after a 1951 Chevrolet convertible owned by James Hawkins collided with a Ford at Cameron and Boscawen Streets yesterday at 3 10 p m. Vehicle damage estimated at 125 to the Chevrolet and 50 to the Ford. A separate Route 50 mishap involved a spray truck belonging to C L Robinson Inc driven by Emory Likens and a 1949 International dump truck owned by Vernon Haines and operated by Daniel Dyke with damages totaling 450 to the dump truck and 150 to the sprayer.

Betty Cochran Richards Ave Memorial Hospital James Hawkins Cameron and Boscawen Ofen Vernon Haines Daniel Dyke Stephenson

Revival Concluded At Capon Bridge

The Capon Bridge Mount Olive Christian Church hosts the final of a two week revival led by Rev Roy D Coultry from Winston-Salem. He says attendance rose 100 percent and large local crowds filled services. Baptism is planned for Sunday at 4 p m at the church.

Mount Olive Christian Church Capon Bridge W. Va Roy D. Couter Memorial Evangelical and Reformed Church Winston-Salem N. C Coultry

Marine flier survives dramatic Korea crash and rescue

Mrs. Dorothy Galer reports her husband Col. Robert E. Galer escaped a Corsair crash in Korea by dangling from a cockpit strap then climbing back in. He freed his boot, dived again, and his tail hit him, breaking ribs. Parachute opened near the ground and he landed near the burning plane. Rescued by helicopter, the craft was hit by anti aircraft fire but Galer reached an American ship. Galer has a history of four wars and Medal of Honor for Guadalcanal exploits. He plans to return home early next month.

Santa Ana Calif Marine Dorothy Galer Col Robert E. Galer Korea Galer Bob

Death of George W. Conner at 83 in Winchester Memorial

George W. Conner, 83, of Warren County born July 18 1869, died at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Survived by widow Mary C. Conner, children and many grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 2 p m Salem Brethren Church with burial in Salem Cemetery. services by Rev Riggleman and Rev Wine.

George W. Conner Ren Winchester Memorial Warren County Isaac Sarah Lee Conner Mary C. Conner Shero Paeer D. W. Riggleman Floyd Wine Jones Funeral Home Harald Conter C Onener William Hensell Franklin Conner Donald Ritenour Lovency Salem

Navy Officer Seeks Divorce Over Threats and Assault

Lt. Comdr. Alva John Jones sues his wife Mrs. Dora C. Jones for divorce alleging years of abuse including strikes and threats to kill. Dora Jones, jailed in Norfolk on assault and attempt to kill charges, faced a hearing after allegedly trying to run down the officer at the Hampton Roads Port of Embarka.

Norfolk Dora C. Jones Norfolk City Alva John Jones Hampton Roads

Petersburg Nursing School Closes After Senior Class

The 57 year old nursing school at Petersburg Hospital will cease operations with the graduation of the senior class in October. The Petersburg Hospital Authority has made the resolution public.

Petersburg Petersburg Hospital Petersburg Hospital Authority

Britain urged to join US aid for Iran crisis

Washington reports say Secretary of State Acheson urged Britain to back a joint Anglo American aid plan to avert a potential Communist coup in Iran. London reportedly cool to the idea, while a token grant of 5 to 10 million dollars was proposed if Britain would buy Iranian oil and acknowledge arbitration over the Anglo Iranian Oil Co. dispute.

Washington United States Britain Iran Achesons Anthony Eden Acheson Eden Persian Gulf Anglo- Iranian Oil Co

Burnett Against GOP Opposing Byrd in November

GALAX Virginia H B Burnett a Republican State Executive candidate said he will vote to leave Byrd unopposed when the Roanoke committee meets Burnett praised Byrd as a good senator and urged letting him return to the senate citing his service and national leadership.

Galax Republican Byrd H. B. Burnett Roanoke Burnett Virginia Senate

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr. Palmer McDaniel Qones Funeral Home Bay Triplett & Vehrencamp Mt. Jackson Corbin Ling John W. Rosenberger & CO Jennings Robert Ruse W. D. Orff Ladies of Marvel Chapel I.Q A. F. Rees Hanover, Pa Elizabethtown G. K. Wagner Sale Mgr Blue Ridge U. S GOP Rileys Real Estate A. W. Adams Harrow Barr N. Cameron St. Phene Ton Newton Wheaton Manassas Arling Ton Hospital Armstrong Galion N. Cameron St Seatwolk Motor CO S16 N. Graddeck St Henry Martinsburg Byron Brumback Round Hill Community Center Benefit Community Hall C. I. Brumback & Sons Johns-Manville P. W. Plumly Lumber Corp N. Kent St
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