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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1957

Page

2

Obituary for Wilbur Muse Guard 64 at Ridings Chapel

Wilbur Muse Guard, 64, of Ridings Chapel area, died after a stroke on Monday. He was born January 24, 1893, in Frederick County, son of Atwell H. and Kathleen Muse Guard. He married Minnie Lee Brum on April 20, 1916. Survived by widow, four sons Alfred F. Guard Middletown, Edward J. Guard Stephens City, Harry Guard Richings Chapel, Ralph Guard Route 1 Winchester. three grandchildren. one brother Wade Guard, one sister Mrs. Michael Lavelli of San Diego. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Stover Funeral Home Strasburg with Rev. A. W. Hinton officiating. Burial Shenandoah Memorial Park. Pallbearers Alison Kline, Julian Kline, Willie Wade Kline, Robert Stickley, Julian Carbaugh, Olin Grove.

Wilbur Muse Guard Ridings Chapel Frederick County Atwell H Kathleen Muse Guard Minnie Lee Brumback Route 1 Winchester Wade Guard Michael Lavelli San Diego Cal Stovereral Strasburg A. W. Hinton Te Stephens City Methodist Arch Shenandoah Memirial Park Alison

Obituary: Mrs Sally Renner Wilson 91 near Gaylord

Mrs Sally Renner Wilson age 91 died at her home near Gaylord. Widow of Frank Wilson who died 14 years ago. Born December 14 1866 at the Renner home, she moved to Gaylord after her husband’s death. Survived by three children Matilda Yeates Johnstown PA Stanley Wilson Summit Point WV Shelby Wilson Harpers Ferry WV, 36 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at 2 pm Mt Airy Baptist Church conducted by Rev Fielding Davenport. Burial in Franklintown WV.

Sally Renner Wilson Gaylord Frank Wilson Jeffrey Renner Matilda Yeates Johnstown Stanley Wilson Summit Point W. Va Shelby Wilson Harpers Ferry

Fragmentary Quiz Snippets Hint at World War I Era

A scrambled list mentions World War I and phrases like Our Daily Bread and Never Too Old to Learn. It includes Croquet Changchun Lennie and a note about Siberian squirrels. The fragment references Chicago and Michigan and a series of numbered items with unclear context.

Changchun Lennie Chicago Ark

This Year You Will Enjoy Christmas Shopping More

Winchester shoppers can look forward to a brighter holiday season with expanded stores and specials in the run up to Christmas. Local merchants announce extended hours and promotions designed to attract families and out-of-town visitors.

Winchester

NATO Missile Debate Ends in Principle Paris Accord

Secretary of State Dulles and President Eisenhower pushed NATO allies toward accepting American missiles. The Paris agreement settled only in principle, leaving open the possibility of any ally veto once missiles are ready, with no firm delivery before 1958. Dulles previously warned against agreements in principle, recalling his 1919 Paris Peace Conference skepticism.

Associated Press Washington Paris NATO Dulles Eisenhower North Atlantic Treaty Organization Europe Eissenhower Siles

Hatcheck Girl Arrested in Abortion Death Probe

Julie Villano 37 a hatcheck attendant at Club Capri Manhattan was arrested on first degree manslaughter charges in the death of 17 year old Arlene Thompson from Long Island. Joseph Torre 38 a Brooklyn car dealer was also arrested as intermediary to Aram Hovnanian 22 facing parole violation charges. Thompson was found buried in a St Albans Queens grave, allegedly buried December 10 after an abortion attempt December 9 in Long Beach.

Bellmore N.Y New York City Long Island Julie Villano Brooklyn Club Capri Manhattan 2Nd Avenue Arlene Thompson Joseph Torre Villano Aram Hovnanian Miss Thompson Hovnanian St. Albans Queens Long Beach

NATO agrees to expand disarmament panel to 25 nations

The assembly moved to widen the five nation subcommittee to 25 nations after a 4-1 vote against extending the parent commission. The Soviets warned the West still outweighed it, while NATO offered to study any proposal for controlled arms reduction from any source.

Siate Assembly NATO

Rhodes Scholars Selected From Virginia Candidates

A. E. Dick Howard, 24, of Richmond and John J. Corson IV, 22, of Arlington were chosen as Virginia's Rhodes scholarship candidates. The University of Virginia law students will compete with 10 candidates from five southern states for four Rhodes scholarships.

Richmond A. E. Dick Howard John J. Corson IV Ariington Virginia Corson Howard University of Virginia Law

Richmond plans curb on equestrian statues on boulevards

City planners say equestrian statues should be replaced by pedestrian memorials as tanks planes and other machinery ended the horse era. They doubt Patton on a tank or MacArthur in a PT boat would suit the memorial boulevard while traffic officials may welcome the change.

Richmond Patton Doolittle MacArthur

North Atlantic Treaty Signed to Form NATO

On April 4 1949 Washington D C 12 nations signed the North Atlantic Treaty establishing the North Atlantic Treaty Organization for mutual defense and collective security in the postwar era.

G.P. A Washington, D. C North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO

Winchester Man Sent to Prison For Robbery

James L. Dixon of Winchester Virginia received a four to six year term after pleading guilty to robbing Dan Fretwell, a bank messenger for D L Stokes and Co., of more than 2000 dollars. Dixon also got a one year sentence for carrying a concealed weapon, to run concurrently. He was arrested within an hour of the robbery on November 5 while visiting relatives.

Atlantap James L. Dixon Winchester West Peachtree Street Dixon Dan Fretwell D. L. Stokes & Co

Page Roberts Win Bridge Match at Winchester Club

Mrs W Nelson Page and Mrs Grace Roberts captured first in the Scrambled duplicate game at the Winchester Contract Bridge Club held at the Golf Club. Runners up were Paul Bennett and Mrs Ellis Ford. third place went to Mrs Irvan Connell and Mrs Ruth Rhodes. Mrs W D Myers earned the annual high average cup. next meeting is January 8 at 8 p.m. at the Golf Club. The Monday Club meets January 6 at 7 p.m. at the George Washington Hotel.

W. Nelson Page Grace Roberts Winchester Contract Bridge Club Paul Bennett Martinsburg W. Va Ellis Ford Irvan @Connell Ruth Rhodes W. D. Myers Golf Club George Washington Hotel

Little Rock High Tensions Rise Over Holiday Dismissals

In Little Rock Arkansas Central High School remained largely empty as 2,009 white and 9 Negro students were sent home for Christmas. Tensions grew after the suspension of a Negro pupil and accusations of favoritism toward Negro students by officials. The scene follows a period of courtroom clashes over integration and includes charges by segregationsist leaders and rumors of federal troop substitutions. The Army reduced National Guardsmen to 432 as federalization neared its fourth force cutback.

Little Rock Ark Central High School Margaret Jackson League of Central High Mothers L. C. Bates National Assn. For Advancement of Colored People Bates Jackson Minnie Jean Brown Arkansas National Guardsmen Army Eisenhower

Jupiter Flight Not Completed at Cape Canaveral Test

Army launched a Jupiter IRBM from Cape Canaveral last night. initial display impressive but Defense Department said the flight did not complete its full trajectory. Jupiter IRBM aims at 1500 miles. one flight reached 2200 miles. Officials noted a possible Jupiter 4 variant, with further IRBM and ICBM tests anticipated.

Cape Canaveral Fla.7 Army Missile Test Center Here Defense Department East Florida America Air Force Thor

Aid Bill Seeks Two Billion Dollar Loan Fund

The Export-Import Bank, 24 years old, would recapitalize with about 2 billion dollars for long term loans to foreign buyers. Eisenhower’s foreign aid plan shifts emphasis toward economic and technical aid over military aid, with debate on missile funding and potential cuts to economic aid.

Eisenhower Congress

Classroom Lighting Studied in Virginia

A three man subcommittee of a legislative committee was appointed to study lighting and ceiling height requirements in Virginia classrooms. The group reports to the Board of Education on January 23. Members are Leonard J. Currie of Virginia Tech, Thomas K. Fitzpatrick of the University of Virginia, and F. N. Atkins of the committee staff.

Richmond Board of Education Leonard J. Currie Virginia Tech Thomas K. Fitzpatrick University of Virginia F. N. Atkins

Winchester Sales Directory Listing Multiple Auctions

A compilation of upcoming auctions in Winchester Virginia listing items from used cars to land and real estate. Dates span December 27 to January 11 with multiple auctioneers including Dennis T. Cole E T Snider Charess R Duvall and Massie Snarr.

Shenandoah Motor Co, Inc G. G. Baker Betty Shop W. Boscawen St Winchester T. Snider Main Street Stephens City Charess R. Duvall Gerrard and Loudoun Sts E. T. Snider Massie & Snarr

Weather Tonight in Virginia Cloudy and Warmer with Light Rain

Forecast for Virginia calls for cloudy conditions with warmer temperatures and occasional rain tonight and Friday, gradually turning windy on Friday. Low tonight around the mid 40s to mid 50s with highs near the lower 50s. Winchester skies show sunrise at 7 28 a.m. and sunset at 4 52 p.m. Moonrise Friday morning with a new moon Friday night.

Winchester

Rainfall totals and monthly averages for the period

Rainfall in the past 24 hours ended 8 30 today shows .04 inches. December total and year to date are 1.29 and 29.87 inches respectively. The 1957 total is 29.87 inches with an average annual rainfall of 36.99 inches. Monthly averages from 1912 to 1956 are listed by month with January at 2.43 inches and December at 2.47 inches.

Denver Residents Turn Down Tax Vote

In a record turnout of more than 100000 across 429 precincts Denver residents rejected a proposed city income tax by 57 775 to 46 114 The plan would have created five tax levels above property levies and was pitched by Mayor Will Nicholson a Republican to fund city services.

Denver U. S Will Nicholson

Berryville Choirs Present Cantata Ring Ye Glad Voices

Berryville Baptist Church adult youth junior and primary choirs will present the cantata pageant Ring Ye Glad Voices by Ruth E Day on Sunday at 5 p.m. under the direction of Mrs. Robert Pidgeon. The performance tells the Christmas story through pantomime and music and is free to the public.

Berryville Baptist Church Ruth E. Day Robert Pidgeon

Cleaning tricks for egg whites during separation

To keep whites pure remove last traces of yolk using paper towel or a shell piece. This quick technique prevents yolk contamination and ensures light fluffy whites for meringues or soufflés.

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