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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1956
Page
2
The reader’s quiz answers cover nine topics from page 4 with items such as Alcohol, Gas, 2 977 128, Health and vapors. The note also cites 1903 Rosin Ironworker Influenza and the word Rome. It ends with a mid year life insurance estimate of 7200 dollars per American family up 300 since January 1.
This piece invites readers to explore Cedar Creek Grade and nearby historic sites such as Fry Fort and Stephens Fort Marlboro, noting landmarks like the Butterfly rocks the Jack Cooper home and Bell’s Hill. It highlights local ignorance of history and urges awareness of the area around Winchester and Little North Mountain.
The article tours Fry Fort and Marlboro landmarks near Winchester. It describes Winter Hill mansion built by Captain Charles Brent, the Brent Cemetery, and the later ownership by Casper Rinker. It notes nearby sites including Butterfly rocks, Boges Fort, and the Young family graves by Turkey Run. It highlights Stephens Fort built by Louis Stephens and the old Zone Iron Works relics.
Dr F H Glass of Cornell reports France has more apple trees than the United States, using many apples for cider while dessert fruit production matches New York State. He notes European fruit quality varies, with extensive leaf rollers and mildews. European orchards use pesticides differently on dessert apples.
Virginia Republicans reelected Ted Dalton of Radford as National Committeeman by acclamation while choosing Cynthia Zimmerman of Fairfax as National Committeewoman 15 to 13. They deferred action on the platform and civil rights plank amid debate led by R. R. Harmon. The caucus adjourned for a private room meeting at the Cow Palace and a bus tour over the Golden Gate Bridge to a redwood forest.
Ed Sullivan, nationally syndicated columnist and TV personality, entered Grace-New Haven Community Hospital last night for what officials called congestion in the lower right lung. Doctors report his condition is not serious.
The lower story of the fort lies twenty to thirty feet below ground, storing food. The current owner, L. L. Dicks, inhabits the old house built in 1756, four years after the fort’s construction. Marlboro hosts rich history tied to the Zanes who founded Zanesville, Ohio and Wheeling, West Virginia.
Two automobile accidents in Frederick County within 24 hours caused minor injuries and property damage over 700 dollars. The first crash near Stephens City on Route 641 involved Helen Jenkins and three children. a bank roll left a total loss for the 1946 Chevrolet. The second crash at Routes 522 and 50, between a 1953 Cadillac and a 1954 Ford crane, left Cadillac damage at 450 dollars and a crane at 125 dollars with Bernard Meng charged with reckless driving.
The record shows 26 800 oil wells drilled in 1945 and about 57 000 drilled in 1955 reflecting a strong postwar expansion in oil exploration.
August sale notices by E. T. Snider and others list items from furniture and household goods at Patton's Warehouse to farm equipment and livestock across Berryville Kernstown Strasburg and Winchester venues. Items include tractors dairy cattle Guernseys Holsteins and real estate with auction dates through September 20.
Adlai Stevenson accuses Washington Governor Langlie of shamelessly confusing facts and falsehoods in a GOP Convention address. He claims Langlie wrongfully charged him with a 1952 Illinois deficit while Stevenson says Illinois left with a large treasury balance and no tax increases.
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