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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1955
Page
2
A science feature notes the balsam fir as the most popular Christmas tree species. The article explores how the evergreen’s color scent and needle retention make it a preferred choice among buyers and decorators.
Mrs Blanche G Moten of Frederick County and Winchester schools for 27 years notes modern pupils show more poise and self confidence due to broader opportunities. She taught at Douglas School for 14 years and previously in Cedar Hill Stephens City.
The First Brethren Church on Berryville Avenue hosts its annual Sunday School Christmas Program Sunday at 7 30 p m The theme The Characters Of Christmas Meet Christ features a large book with characters The Shepherds Accepted Him The Wise Men Expected Him The King Rejected Him The Inn Keeper Neglected Him and You The book art was by Mrs Duane Hockman and Mrs Shirley White Children and youth take part Youth Choir performs with numbers by Patsy and Nancy Sudduth Roy Fletcher Ruth Fletcher Mr and Mrs William Creighton Judy Manuel and Jane Brown Rev Paul E Dick invites all to attend
A grand jury in Fredericksburg is examining lotteries after 10 people were summoned to appear Monday. Commonwealth's Attorney W E F Cole entrusted the case to the jury following editor Charles Rowe's question about a supermarket free drawing. Rowe notes raffles are common and not necessarily illegal.
The Glee Club will present a Christmas Recital Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Douglas High School gym. The event is open to the public and admission is free.
The page lists an all night TV schedule with multiple programs. Items include The Perry Como Show The Big Surprise Your Hit Parade and The Luc y Show among others plus news and sign offs. Named hosts include Bob McEwan Dale Crowley and Jimmy Dean.
A dense listing of daytime and evening programs across channels, detailing times for news, dramas, talk shows, movies, children's programs, forums, sports, and special features. Includes hosts and program titles such as Captain Hartz Newsreel Roy Rogers Frontier News and various movie slots.
Dr. F. Robert Walch was elected associate member of Winchester Memorial Hospital staff in the radiology department led by Dr. Ellsworth Johnson. A Pittsburgh native, he trained at Penn State, Pitt, Waynesburg, and Pitt Medical School, with residencies at Duke and Hamot Hospital. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II and as Air Force Captain in Alaska 1950–53. He and wife Doris Hayden moved from Durham to 408 Fairmont Ave, occupying former Johnson residence.
Paul Horst of 310 Liberty Ave escaped a crash when his truck plunged into the Elk River near Gassaway West Virginia. He was rescued, treated for shock and exposure, and is recovering under a doctor’s care at Ganaway. Rescue crews recovered Emory R. Barnhouse’s body from the submerged cab.
Forst Anderson age 53 of The Plains, a top national horse trainer and show ring rider a decade ago, died in Winchester Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife Mrs Hicks Anderson.
The Sunday School of St Paul A M E Church will present a Christmas program tomorrow at 5 p.m. at the church. Santa Claus will attend with treats for children and the event is open to the public.
British troops captured six Greek Cypriots linked to a raid on Yialousa police station that left a British officer dead. The arrests followed a pursuit and stop of a car. weapons were seized. One suspect was the son of a prominent Limassol figure. The slain lieutenant was the 11th Briton killed since Oct. 26. Moukos, cousin of Archbishop Makarios, was a key Eoka leader killed after attackers ambushed a British jeep. Officials feared Makarios might call a funeral demonstration.
The document states an estimated total for all traffic accidents in 1954 but does not provide the exact figure. It mentions W. D. W. A. as the source of the estimate.
Fragmentary note cites wage loss, medical and hospital care, and property damage in an incident. Specifics on parties, amounts, and jurisdiction are not provided. The readable text indicates a claim for damages arising from a loss event, with emphasis on medical bills and property repair.
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