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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1950

Page

2

Oris Dies After Fatal Attack on Maryland Trooper

Oris, 60, a former vaudeville strongman, died in Washington County Hospital from wounds after shooting at a car carrying tax assessors. Trooper Lauren M. Ridge, 28, died earlier after Oris shot him five times while Ridge tried to disarm him. Oris had been charged with murder by a Washington County Grand Jury and was held under guard at the hospital.

Je Reese Steve Oris Lauren M. Ridge Ridge Hagerstown Washington County Hospital Possesmen Maryland Washington County Grand Jury Orison

Only One Farmer Applies for Loan in 1950 Wheat Program

Frederick County farmer applies for a ware house storage loan on wheat under the 1950 price support program. 110 bushels stored at Howard A. Spangler elevators in Riverton. Last year 36 storage loans covered 18 715 bushels. Dailey notes few loans expected this year due to poor grade from garlic and cockle, affecting commercial market value.

Frederick County Robert Dailey Howard A. Spangler Riverton Dailey

Estate sales notice for Frederick County real estate

Public sale listings dated September 9 12 noon at the Frederick County Court House. Real estate on Indian Hollow. September 16 11 am sale of John W Cos Tell o front of court house. Real estate at 315 East Piccadilly Winchester. September 15 noon sale by Herbert S Larrick trustee at Front Royal real estate location.

Joseph C. Miler Frederick County Court House Indian Hollow Road John W. Costello E. Piccadilly St Winchester Herbert S. Larrick Front Royal Road

What Russia Will Do continued from Page 1

The article notes Russia has a small portion of modern high speed submarines with snorkels for long underwater cruises. It warns intelligence estimates may be flawed and cites WWII improvements to U.S. intelligence. It describes coordination among U S military and State Department with CIA leadership, and suggests allied nations share data to gauge capabilities and intentions.

Russia State Department Central Intelligence Agency North Atlantic

Still Single at 20 Princess Margaret Upsets Legend

Balmoral Scotland report notes Princess Margaret Rose age twenty today remains a spinster despite rumors of romance. The Princess, daughter of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, marks the birthday quietly at Balmoral with a picnic on the estate grounds and a family party planned for tonight.

Princess Margaret George VI Elizabeth Glamis Castle Margaret of the Merry Eyes Balmoral Castle Margaret

Treasure Ship Finds Hover Around 70 Locations

About seventy ancient treasure ships have been roughly located, with researchers narrowing possible sites and assessing remaining underwater remains. The effort blends archaeology and maritime history as teams map probable shipwrecks and prioritize exploration plans.

War objectives urged by Senate leaders on Korea and Cold War

Republican leaders demand a President Truman public statement of overall war aims. Senators Smith and Millikin press for a clear, nationwide blueprint detailing military goals and policy directions, criticizing opaque planning as Congress weighs budgets, controls, and taxes. House Leader Martin echoes call for defined policies.

Washington Congress Truman H. Alexander Smith Johnson Senate Foreign Relations Committee Europe Smith Millikin

President Truman Returns From Shangri La Weekend

President Truman came back from a weekend at Shangri La in the Catoctin Mountains Maryland. He left Washington on Saturday in warm weather and arrived to cooler air at the camp where he was joined by his daughter Margaret.

Washington Truman Shangri- la Catoctin Mountains Maryland Mr. Truman Margaret

Battles Raging Across Korean Front From Taegu To Pusan

The report details night artillery and air attacks aiding South Korean forces near Taegu and Chinju as Reds press toward Taegu, Pusan, and Masan. US Marines and infantry halt advances with phosphorous illumination and night fighter-bombers, while frontline divisions report gains and setbacks along the Nakdong river line.

Taegu Reds Chinju Pusan Pohang Associated Press Stan Swinton Haman U. S. 25Th Infantry Division Masan Kumhwa Sea of Japan Kigye South Korea Masan-Chinju MacArthur U. S Don Whitehead United Nations Naktong Changnyong U.S. 24Th Infantry Division Redside Hyonpung

Early Protestant Missionaries to Northwest Indians

Two Methodist ministers, Jason and Daniel Lee, journeyed to the Northwest in 1834 with Nathaniel J. Wyeth's second company. They are noted as the first Protestant missionaries sent to educate and Christianize the local Indian populations.

Northwest Jason Daniel Lee Nathaniel J. Wyeth

Edith Sampson Nominated as U N Delegate from United States

Mrs Edith Sampson of Chicago named as American delegate to the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The State Department recommended the appointment to President Truman. she is Loyola University's only woman to hold a law degree.

Edith Sampson Chicago United Nations General Assembly New York Truman State Department Loyola University International

Chicago man volunteers to bomb Kremlin in letter

Lar Daly a 38 year old Chicago businessman and founder of the Christian Action Party offered to fly over Moscow and drop an atomic or hydrogen bomb on the Kremlin in a public letter to President Truman. He failed to make the April 11 Illinois primary ballot for U S senator but seeks the November 7 election ballot and plans to appear on all state ballots by 1952 with a presidential candidate.

Chicago Christian Action Party Moscow Kremlin Lar Daly Illinois U. S Truman

British Troops To Join Fighting In Korea From Hong Kong

Two battalions the Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders and the Middlesex Regiment, totaling about 1,500 men, were reported packing to join United Nations forces in Korea. General Sir John Harding announced the move in Singapore after MacArthur requested reinforcements with no delay. Britain will send ground troops for the first time, adding to sea and air forces already in action. Britain has promised 5,000 troops.

Hong Kong Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders Middlesex United Nations Korea John Harding Singapore Harding Far East MacArthur Britain

U S Appeals Coplon Conviction Challenged

The U S Attorney seeks dismissal of Judith Coplon’s appeal from her espionage conviction. He claims she failed to file a trial transcript. Coplon, previously sentenced to 15 years, filed an appeal last March 9 and received extensions through August 1.

New York Judith Coplon U. S Irving Saypol U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals Miss Coplon Justice Department Valentin A. Gubitchev State Department Liberty Albert H. Socolov Washington

Free Beltone brochure for the hard of hearing

An advertisement promotes a free brochure titled So You Can Hear for Deafened persons. It offers guidance on enjoying sermons music and social life and invites readers to mail name and address to Beltone Dept. 8659 1450 W 19th St Chicago 8 Ill.

Beltone 19Th St Chicago

Joseph Sherman Dies in Berryville Apartment

Joseph Arthur Sherman died Saturday night in his Berryville apartment of a heart attack. He moved from Loudoun County to Clarke County years ago and was active in Boy Scouts civic and church work. He taught at Rock Enon Scout Camp for the last two summers. Funeral plans are pending.

Joseph Arthur Sherman Berryville Mr. Sherman Clarke County Loudoun County Boy Scouts Rock Enon

Manuel Infant Buried At Mount Hebron Cemetery

Graveside services were held at 2 p m for Manuel infant son of Robert and Betty North Manuel. Survivors include the parental grandparents Mr and Mrs Irvin Manuel and the maternal grandmother Mrs Holmes Patton.

Mount Hebron Cemetery Robert Betty North Manuel S. Cameron Street Holmes Patton Irvin Manuel

Tarrison Shirley Dies at Residence

Tarrison M. Shirley 76 year old retired farmer died yesterday morning at his home in Summit Point West Virginia. Born in Greenspring Frederick County he was a son of the late William and Mary Ware Shirley. Survived by his widow Eva W. Shirley a brother Van Shirley Gerrardstown and several nieces and nephews. A short service will be held at the home at 1 p.m followed by rites at Pine Grove Church with interment in the cemetery there.

Tarrison M. Shirley Summitt Point W. Va Greenspring Frederick County William and Mary Ware Shirley Eva W. Shirley van Shirley Gerrardstown Pine Grove Church

Thieves Break In At Mountian Falls Home Steal Cash Fuel

State and County officers investigate a Friday night robbery at Brian Richards home west of Mountian Falls. Thieves stole a $50 bill, gasoline from a tractor, and chickens.

Mountian Falls Brian Richards Here

Sunday School Picnic at Jordan Springs

Stephens City the Trinity Lutheran Church will hold a Sunday School picnic at Jordan Springs on Wednesday from 1 to 9 p.m. Members and friends meet at the church at 1 p.m. Free transportation will be provided. Dinner is at 4 o clock and a weiner roast follows for those unable to leave work.

Stephens City Trinity Lutheran Church Jordan Springs

Woman to Build Garage and Hog Pen

Mrs. Anna Elizabeth Fizz of Winchester Route 2 has a county building permit for a concrete block and frame garage a frame hog pen a frame machine shed and a frame grannery to cost 5.00 replacing structures leveled by fire on August 15. The Fizz farm sits 4 percent miles northwest of Winchester on Route 63.

Anna Elizabeth Fizz Winchester Fizz

Winchester Exchange to Hear Fred Brumback Talk

Exchange Speaker Fred Brumback will discuss his recent California trip tomorrow at 12 15 at the George Washington Hotel as the Winchester Exchange Club meets.

Fred Brumback California Winchester Exchange Club George Washington Hotel

John Monday Dies in Winchester Memorial Hospital

John Monday of Clarke County died Saturday night at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Born in Rappahannock County he was a son of the late ee and Lula Williams Mon y. Survived by widow Nattie King Monday and brother Robert Monday. Funeral at 2 PM tomorrow at Rt Luke Baptist Church Berryville with Rev Willian Daniels officiating. Interment Milton Valley Cemetery.

John Monday Clarke County Winchester Memorial Hospital Rappahannock County Lula Williams Mony Sperryville Nattie King Monday Robert Monday Rt. Luke Baptist Church Berryville Willian Daniels Milton Valley Cemetery

Services Held for Mrs. Margaret Wigginton

Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Wigginton were held at 11 a.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. W. H. Hanckel officiating. Burial followed in Mount Hebron cemetery. Pallbearers were Donald Seabright, Augustus Haines, James Fauver, Jack Owens, Richard Owens, and James Owens.

Margaret Wigginton Jones Funeral Home W. H. Hanckel Mount Hebron Cemetery Donald Seabright Augustus Haines James Fauver Jack Owens Richard Owens James Owens

Drunken Driving Costs Motorist $100 Fine

Lewis Archer of Armel was arrested on N Loudoun Street and charged with drunken driving. He was fined $100 and costs in Police Court, with a 30 day jail sentence suspended by Judge John Rice.

Lewis Archer Armel N. Loudoun Street John Rice

How's Your I Q Answers From Page Four

Answers to the quiz printed on Page Four list items including Snorkel, a French painter, a phrase about action and speech, Cecil B. DeMille's Paramount, Miss Anne Hadley, and the year 1492. It also names Woodrow Wilson for a period from March 22, 1920, to March 4, 1921, and notes two, January 1, 1901, and competitive races by teen- of unclear completion.

Cecil B. DeMille Paramount Anne Hadley Woodrow Wilson

Steam Cargo Efforts in England Surpass Wheel Design

Efforts in early 18th century England focused on steam cargo propulsion with one model featuring legs instead of wheels. Engineers pursued legged locomotion despite wheel-based concepts dominating ship and cargo transport debates of the era.

England

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