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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1951

Page

2

Sales Directory Dec 18 and Jan notices

Listings for Dec 18 10 am at Patton's Warehouse 426 St furniture goods Dec 29 1 pm W White White Post Dec 20 Miller Estate front of Frederick County Courthouse real estate Stewart Street Jan 4 1800 Trustee front of Frederick County Courthouse real estate North Braddock St Winchester area notes.

G. G. Baker Patton W. White White Post Miller Estate Prederick County Court House Stewart Street Noom Merbert Precter County Court House North Braddock St Win

Bludgeoned Merchant Found Near Winston

A merchant's body was found at a filling station on State Route 522 three miles west of Winston. The man, identified as Mood Wayland, had escaped from Orange County jail Saturday and was being sought along with Barthelow.

Winston Mood Wayland Orange County Barthelow

Court orders proof of allegations in contested election case

A special three judge panel in Pearigburg ruled that plaintiffs must prove their allegations before a ballot recount can occur or in circuit court after attorneys to overturn the reelection of a Democrat sheriff. Johnston’s counsel warned the ruling could allow a free recount for fifteen residents in any county, keeping elections in doubt indefinitely. The court sided with Johnston, ordering the plaintiffs to prove their charges.

Pearigburg Johnston Alton Crowell Pulaski Widener

Wrights Honored By Aerial Display

Historic Outer Banks site marks aviation's 48th birthday with a multi service air parade honoring Orville and Wilbur Wright. Orville's first powered flight occurred at Kill Devil Hill 48 years ago, lifting 120 feet in 12 seconds, followed by Wilbur's 852 foot flight in 60 seconds.

North Carolina Aviation Orville Wilbur Wright Orville Wright Kill Devil Hill Oeute Wilbur

New 83 Billion Spending Program Predicted for Next Year

Washington reports an proposed fiscal year total near 83 billion dollars as the White House trims recommendations to Congress. Officials say Truman may back about 83,000,000,000 in spending for the coming year with possible reductions in military outlays and other departments.

Washington White House Congress Truman Army

Lions Club to Host Ladies Day Luncheon Tomorrow

Lions Club schedules a Ladies Day Luncheon with a half hour Christmas carol concert by Haynes and Miss Finkelstein. Santa Claus expected to visit and donations to local groups assisting the needy will be collected.

The Lions Club Anics Tomor Haynes

Bedford services for Henry Davis Dooley

Henry Davis Dooley, 61, was shot four times by Lizzie Ora Stultz of Traxton and died five days later in a Bedford hospital. Burial will be at Bedford Cemetery. Sheriff says no motive was established and the case is closed.

Bedford Henry Davis Dooley Conduction Baptist Church Montvale Dooley Bedford Hospital Lizzie Ora Stultz Traxton Rucker Mitchell Cooley

Christmas Services At Highland Avenue Chapel Plans

The Sunday School program at Highland Avenue Chapel will be held Sunday at 9 45 a m with pupils presenting a Christmas program and Santa distributing gifts. Sunday evening the choir directed by Mrs Everette Connor will offer Christmas music. Christmas night features carols music by the choir and a showing of Dickens Christmas Carol film from Jones Funeral Home. Public invited.

Highland Avenue Chapel Santa Everette Connor Dicken Jones Funeral Home

Virginia Motorist Fatally Burned Near Home

Roanoke Virginia motorist Joseph P. Byers 61 of Norfolk and Western Kenney plant was fatally burned in his car near Cloverdale while awaiting a neighbor. Botetourt County coroner Dr E B Morgan ruled the death accidental from severe burns from near the knees to the face and noted he may have been asleep with a cigarette.

Roanoke Joseph P. Byers Norfolk and Western Kenney Cloverdale E. B. Morgan Botetourt County Byers

Red Radio reports recapture of two Korean islands

North Korea says Communist troops retook Cho and Yuk islands off the Chinnampo Peninsula and captured or wounded 174 U N. soldiers in the amphibious action. No U N. confirmation. The Red Radio warns civilians to avoid trouble while the U N. allows limited vehicle passage via Fifth Air Force airlift.

Seoul Red Radio Yellow Sea Korea Pyongyang Red Capital U. N Cho Chinnampo Yuk U. Comm Fifth Air Force

Chicago Sees 150 Fires Amid Record Cold December 16

Chicago faced about 150 fires on the coldest December 16 on record driving over 550 people from homes. Two lives were lost and damage reached around 800000 dollars. Overheated stoves furnaces and faulty chimneys sparked incidents as fire crews battled multiple blazes in frigid conditions.

Chicago

Silence Ordered For Frankie Laine

Hollywood singer Frankie Laine, age not stated, remains under a doctor's care in Macias California. After two weeks, a possible operation to remove two vocal chord growths may be required.

Frankie Laine Hollywood Macias Calif

Exchange Club Christmas Luncheon Set For Tomorrow

The Exchange Club will hold its annual luncheon at 12:15 p.m. tomorrow at the Geesen ington Hotel since Christmas Day falls on the regular date. All members are asked to bring a small gift for exchange.

Geesenington Hotel

Answers to the Quiz in Page Four

The page shows quick responses: 1 November 11. 2 Africa. 3 Apocrypha. 4 The explosion of an atomic bomb.

Africa

Explosion cuts gas service to Augusta area

The Army deployed emergency field kitchens after a gas outage sparked by an explosion in Augusta. About 11 000 customers lost service, leaving roughly 40 000 people without gas for heat and cooking as temperatures dropped to 18 degrees. Army kitchens were placed at University of Georgia Hospital Oliver General and Leaview Veterans Administration hospitals.

Augusta Army Atlanta Camp Gordon University of Georgia Hospital Oliver General Leawood Veterans Administration

Christmas Party Time Set for Berryville Event

The Retail Merchants of Berryville announce the Christmas party will begin at 7 p.m. instead of 1:30. It will be held at Main and Church Streets in Berryville. The Berryville PTA meeting also moves from 7:20 to 8 p.m.

PTA Berryville Anight Main Church

Four Powers Prepare Plain Language Message to Russia

Washington reports that the United States Britain France and Turkey plan to tell Russia in plain language that it bears responsibility for efforts by free nations to form a new Middle East military command. Moscow protested weeks ago, calling it a threatening agency. officials say the charge is nonsense. Notes for delivery to the Soviet Foreign Office are prepared, with action expected within a day.

Washington United States Britain France Turkey Russia Middle East

New Jersey Crew Plans $5,000 Gift to Damon Runyon Fund

The battleship New Jersey crew will present a $5,000 gift to the Damon Runyon Cancer Fund in memory of a dead shipmate. The ship arrives here Thursday after seven months in Korean waters.

Norfolk New Jersey Damon Runyon Korea

Virginia Police Keep Case Open

Virginia authorities continue to pursue the disappearance of farmer Jamison and G C Richardson who lived with Semiteet. They were having supper on December 18 when Jamison left in an automobile and never returned. Rewards totaling 3500 dollars have been offered with no resolution yet.

Erewee Tee Jamison G. C. Richardson Semiteet Fig

Rhodes Scholars named from 28 states for Oxford study

Princeton dispatch reports 32 winners representing 28 states receive Rhodes Scholarships for two years at Oxford. Named as entering October 1952 are Staige D. Blackford Jr of Virginia and Michael Van der Bennett of Virginia with affiliations to the University of Virginia and Yale University respectively.

Princeton N. J Oxford University England Rhodes Oxford Virginia Staige D. Blackford, Jr Hill Top Road Charlottesville University of Virginia Michael Vander Bennett Cairngorm Farm Alexandria Yale University

Special Service Postponed At Christ Church

The special Communion service for young people at Christ Episcopal Church is postponed and not held Friday morning as originally planned.

Christ Church Christ Epis Copal

Rector's Talk Postponed After Pastor Called Out of Town

The rector Rev William Hanckel’s out of town call delays the planned sermon and church event, postponing activities until his return.

William Hanckel

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