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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1955
Page
2
The page lists quiz answers including Berbers as chief inhabitants, Pope Pius XI, a firm no, Spaniards, confirmations, and Mercury. It notes Hurakan and cites Bible reference 1 Timothy 3:4 as a source.
Virginia State Sen E J McCue defends Gov Stanley amid debate over assuring public school maintenance if a constitutional amendment allows public funds for private education. He says duty lies with General Assembly members not the governor. Ministers from Front Royal Warren County oppose the amendment citing constitutional concerns.
Three Dominican nuns perished when a fire destroyed Our Lady of Grace monastery in North Guilford Connecticut. A fourth nun was injured and hospitalized with a possible fractured leg. The blaze started in the main building from an electrical short circuit.
United Nations observers speculated that Yugoslavia could be drafted as a behind the scenes mediator in the Middle East dispute before the Security Council. The council delayed action on Syria's aggression charges against Israel until after Yugoslavia takes its seat.
The Praternal Order of Eagles No 824 hosts a Christmas Day children's party at 11 a m at the Aerie Home 123 N Braddock St inviting all community children. President Kemper Rickard says Christmas Baskets for needy families are prepared again this year funded by members and to be delivered today.
Belgrade says Yugoslavia would join the United Nations Security Council to render service in unity efforts. Foreign Minister Koca Popovic urged reducing Israeli Arab antagonisms. Sources say Belgrade wary of joining during a volatile period, yet many think they may be persuaded to use good offices.
E Merle Young, convicted of perjury in the mink coat case, is to be released from a federal prison in Tallahassee. He completed a two year sentence with 144 days off for good conduct and 36 days off for meritorious service. His wife, a former White House secretary, was linked to the coat loan in Senate investigations.
The Associated Press reports Christians worldwide focus on Bethlehem for Christmas observances. In Arab Bethlehem near the Jordan-Israeli line, preparations for the midnight mass at St. Catherine's Church echo hopes for peace despite recent rioting in Jordan and a tightened security mood.
DEC 31 1 p m sale of estate of Sarah E Renner Star Tannery Va includes furniture and household goods listed by William B Conner as auctioneer. JAN 7 11 a m sale in front of courthouse for Marjorie H Copenhaver admx and H K Benham admr with real estate on W Cecil St Fairfax Lane Cameron St Highland Ave and Cedar Creek Grade conducted by T Snider auctioneer.
A fragment notes connections between Aurora Borealis displays and the Byrd Antarctic expedition, suggesting shared thoughts on exploration and a Christmas period unity across distant polar regions.
Plots of said property prepared and available for inspection at Harrison Benham and Thoma, 33 East Boscawen Street, Winchester Virginia. Terms require one third cash on sale day with the balance in two equal installments due one and two years after sale, secured by deed of trust and fire insurance, interest 5 percent per year, semi annual basis, with cash option.
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