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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1959
Page
3
The eagle, symbol of America's fighting spirit, is a rare sight across the continent but nests on several Apoll o Islands in Lake Superior. Fishermen, trollers, and excursionists report spotting the majestic birds, though approaching for photographs remains difficult.
In Frederick County Virginia the court orders publication to compel nonresident James A. Sherwood and Margie E. R. Sherwood to appear within ten days after due publication. The case seeks to void deeds and subject real estate to a judgment lien in favor of Kenneth E. Whitacre and to sell the 137 acre Gainesboro tract to satisfy creditors. Publication runs weekly for four weeks in The Winchester Evening Star.
Warren County High School with Robert A. Wood as principal leads a long list of teachers for 1959 60. The Criser Road site officially receives the name Criser Higher School, replacing the identification label Bessie Jeffries Combined School. Other assignments include AS. Rhodes Elementary with Herman A. Ziel as principal and a roster of teachers across both schools.
A roster lists teachers and principals across Front Royal area elementary and high schools including E Wilson Morrison at Front Royal Elementary and J W McLendon at Criser High School. It names numerous staff such as May L Smelser at Bentonville, Ethel V Ramey at Otterburn, and Ruth D Abbott at Linden, detailing positions and assignments.
President Eisenhower vetoes a $1.375 billion housing measure and FHA loan authority is asked to be raised. Democrats warn the compromise bill is “this or nothing,” with Republicans considering a social session if the veto stands. The 4 percent interest rate ceiling on long term government bonds also faces repeal fate.
Charlotte Blankenship a first grader and David a third grader wear arm casts in a grim portrait. Their father Navy Arnold Blankenship is stationed at White Sands Missile Range New Mexico. The note links the injuries to recent incidents as summer ends and school nears.
Asher Roy Asher, a Winchester area sales service representative for All State Insurance Cos, returns from Washington after a two day training session and a two month field course. Calif GOP housing leader says housing and interest rates justify a special session. A nickel chromium iron alloy used in watch hairsprings costs about 50000 per pound, about 100 times gold.
The West Point Military Academy reservation spans more than 15 063 acres, detailing the size of the government property and its regional footprint.
A remaining international streetcar line spans three miles between El Paso Texas and Juarez Mexico. France hosts 18 United States battle memorials within its borders maintained by the American Battle Monuments Commission.
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