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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1956

Page

13

Molden Among Kiwanis Dignitaries Greeting Top Club Official

Ed Molden of Winchester Kiwanis Club joined district and club leaders from three states in Charles Town West Virginia to greet Reed Culp Kiwanis International president during a visit to the fifth division. About 150 Kiwanians and their ladies attended the dinner meeting from Virginia West Virginia and Maryland.

Winchester Kiwanis Club Ed Molden Charles Town W. Va Reed C. Culp Salt Lake City Utah Kiwanis International Culp West Virginia Kiwanis Virginia Maryland

Million Dollar Fire Destroys Chicago Store

A Northwest Side department store owned by Goldblatt Bros. incinerated in a dramatic blaze. About 400 shoppers and workers fled as five people were treated for smoke inhalation and bruises. Fire Marshall Albert H. Petersen estimated one million dollars in damage and said the store went up within ten minutes of discovery.

Chicago Goldblatt Bros., Inc Albert H. Petersen

Some Suggestions For Yale Gifts

New York outlets propose extravagant and modest holiday gifts. Neiman Marcus touts a one million dollar jeweled stuffed tiger as a promotional stunt. B Altman NY suggests a rare falconry book. Magnins SF sells 400 dollar solid gold lipsticks. Jack Wood Atlanta offers a 100 dollar shoe shine kit. Carson Pirie Scott Chicago advertises mink trimmed aprons for mothers.

New York Neiman Marcus Dallas B. Altman & Co Magnin's of San Francisco Jack Wood Ltd Atlanta Carson, Pirie, Scott Chicago Mama

Four Arrested in Gulf Oil Maps Theft Case

The FBI arrested four men in New York in connection with the theft of top secret Gulf Oil geological and seismic maps valued at millions of dollars. The maps were stolen from Gulf Oil in Pittsburgh by an employee tied to New York racketeers and were linked to attempts to start drilling schemes in the Southwest. Bail was set for Seagraves and Lieberman, with Lester remaining jailed and a December 27 hearing scheduled.

FBI New York Pittsburgh Gulf Oil Co U.S. Tackless Corp Bronx Odie Richard Seagraves Texas Oil and Natural Gas Seagraves Emanuel Lester Serge Rubinstein Rubinstein John Marvin Leivia Orange Tex Edward Lieberman Tackless Lester Archie D. Gray Gulf Southwest Canada Near East Gray U. S Malcolm Anderson

Recessed Court Session Delays Trial in Greenwood

Justice of the Peace Law Dunn recessed a trial in his court at 2 50 pm due to jurors and Dunn being school bus drivers needing to report to work.

Greenwood, Ark Justice of the Peace Dunn

Eddy Named Mile of Dimes Campaign Chairman

Richard K. Eddy selected to lead the Mile of Dimes drive January phase. Eddy, VA veteran and Wash ington and Lee graduate, serves as Atlantic Life Insurance agent and holds roles in Ushers Guild, Elks, Moose, VFW, American Legion, Friendship Fire Co, and Isaac Walton League.

Richard K. Eddy V.F.W Mr. Eddy Atlantic Life Insurance Company Washington and Lee University of Lexington Ushers Guild First Presbyterian Church Elks, Moose Veterans of Foreign Wars American Legion Friendship Fire Company Isaac Walton League Eddy Local Life Underwriters Group

Satchmo Delivers Five Encores At Royal Festival Hall

Louis Armstrong wowed a packed Royal Festival Hall crowd with five encores after the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra played Liszt. The audience roared for Satchmo and the Duke of Kent and other dignitaries joined in the applause. The piece also includes a Q&A noting state variations on the title Chief Justice.

London Louis Armstrong Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Liszt Royal Festival Hall Satchmo Duke of Kent Earl and Countess of Gerald Lascelles New Orleans

Nasser Seeks Quick Resolution of Suez Canal Crisis

A Cairo source says Egyptian President Nasser urgently wants a swift canal settlement to restore Middle East order while resisting full internationalization. He faces internal military disaffection and economic peril as Arab leaders fear Israel and await U.S. protection amid Soviet pressure.

Paris Gamal Abdel Nasser Suez Canal Middle East Cairo Nasser United States

Pound Grants Dogs Stay of Execution

Tulsa mayor George Norvell grants a stay of execution for all dogs at the city pound until after Christmas. About 50 dogs scheduled for death in the gas chamber will receive clemency, and homes will be sought for the animals.

Tulsa Okla Tulsa City George Norvell

Kiwanis Club Hosts Annual Children’s Christmas Luncheon

Children selected from local schools by the Salvation Army were guests at a Winchester Kiwanis Club luncheon. Each child received a toy and clothing as part of the club’s yearly Christmas party held at its regular weekly meeting.

Salvation Army Winchester Kiwanis Club

Florida Housing and Dining Options Highlighted

Miami 4 reported Florida has 1 396 hotels 5 414 motels and 11 338 rooming houses offering shelter for 687 676 people. The state lists 14 556 restaurants with 3 100 in Dade County and notes a cooking device that roasts chicken in five minutes and a radar range that cooks a steak in 15 to 20 seconds.

Miami Fla Florida Dade County

Compulsory Retirement Not Biologically Sound

Dr Tan Macdonald of Sunnybrook Hospital argued against mandatory retirement at 65. He told a medical meeting in Victoria that individuals should be allowed to work as long as they are fit to perform their duties.

Victoria B. C Tan Macdonald Toronto Sunnybrook Hospital Hess

Round Hill Club Christmas Party Shifts to Friday

The Women Club of the Round Hill Community Center will host the annual Christmas party Friday at 8 p.m. at the center. The event is open to all community members and was moved from the previously announced date.

Women Club of the Round Hill Commuity Center

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Molden Winchester Armory National Ave Yale China Front Royal Rd Earl L. Mason N. Loudoun St Hansbrough & Carter Insurance N. Lowdeoun St Henry T.goode &Son Rouss Ave RED Cross Appeal National Bank Legion’s Toy Matinee Capitol Theatre J. W. Arthur EB. Roscawen St OLD Star Building Winchester Mile of Dimes Project South Dakota By William L. Ryan United Nations Israel Egypt Sinai Desert Pound Shoecenter Santa Loudoun & Boscawen Sts Kiwanis Club Charlie Agatha Gray & Eddy Hassocks Cain Furniture Store Boscawen & Cameron Streets Elina RED Cross Round Hill Club Co Hull Forrest Tucker Mar Blanchard Wallace Ford Stentey Vena Capitol Today & Thurs Holden-Kerr Mons Fae Paul Newman Wendell Corey Walter Pidgeon Edmond O'Brien Anne Francis Lee Marvin Winchester Area VBI TOYS Playland Eee OHN Deere Lupton Orchard John Deere Toys
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