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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1955
Page
12
Smog endangers human health by irritating the eyes and harming the respiratory system. It also harms livestock and vegetation and damages painted surfaces and structural materials across major cities like Los Angeles.
Kenneth Shenk of Berryville was installed as president of the Clarke County Ruritan at the December meeting in White Post. Also installed were Harold Campbell as vice president J C Huffman as secretary Orie Royston as treasurer and Philip McIntosh named to the board of directors. Two directors remain to be named. An entertainment followed the installation marking Ladies' Night.
Representative Burr P. Harrison will interview leaders of the South River flood control program on his weekly Washington report at 6 50 p m Monday over Station WSVA TV Channel 3.
W E Haywood and his son Alton spent 75 hours lost in the Dismal Swamp near Suffolk Virginia. They were rescued and hospitalized in good condition. Two Marines on a separate search disappeared briefly but were found. The fox terrier led the men astray and they survived on water and cold ground.
The second of four escaped Negro convicts from State Road Force Camp No. 7 at White Post, Samuel Law, 27, was captured in Alexandria by Pvt. Frazier Worley and returned to the camp. Austin, 21, was later found at Waverly driving a stolen car and returned to the camp. Police still seek Ernest Walker, 24, and Richard Gilliam, 34, at large with tips asked to call Boyce 118-W-1.
Jane Russell and William Holden were voted 1955 Golden Apple awards actors by the Hollywood Women's Press Club in Hollywood. The honor recognizes notable on screen work and contributions to the film industry as the club’s annual ceremony.
Ford showcases Lifeguard features including deep center steering wheel, double grip door latches, optional seat belts, and expanded padding. The ad touts higher resale value and urges readers to see the 1956 Ford at local dealers and test drive it.
Santa Claus arrives by train on the Norfolk and Western Railroad for Berryville’s annual pre Christmas visit. He is met by the John H Enders Fire Company and rides a fire truck up Main Street to the community building at 7 30 p m to talk with children and hand out oranges and candy. Merchants sponsor the event.
A police officer reported a missing item after noting the subject arose at 7 a.m. yesterday and found the keys left in the location. The incident remains under investigation with no further details released.
Authorities say a gray colored car involved in the incident is under investigation as detectives continue to gather evidence. No arrests are reported at this time.
A 1952 Ford two door sedan belonging to Ralph Ritenour of Stephens City was reported stolen from in front of his home on State Rt. 277 early yesterday morning. State Trooper J. W. Detrick said Mrs. Ritenour reported the car had been parked there when they retired at about 10 45 p m Wednesday.
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