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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1955

Page

2

Mrs Coverstone Dies in Hospital

Mrs Ethel Estelle Coverstone 68 of Bayard formerly of this city died at 11 40 p m yesterday in Winchester Memorial Hospital She was born January 20 1888 daughter of Neill and Emma Cooper widow of William H Coverstone She leaves son Allen Coverstone daughter Mrs Ruby Royston sister Miss Viola Cooper brothers Stanley Graham and Samuel Cooper two grandchildren Pfc William Royston in Germany and Sue Ahn Coverstone Funeral arrangements are incomplete and remains rest at Jones Funeral Home until service time.

Ethel Estelle Coverstone Bayard Winchester Memorial Hospital She Neill Emma Bayliss Cooper William H. Coverstone Allen Coverstone City Ruby ©. Royston Viola Cooper This City Stanley Cooper Graham Cooper Samuel Cooper Marcinsburg W. Va Pfc William Royston United States Army Germany Sue Ahn Coverstone Jones Funeral Home

Army Colonel Averts Panic Aboard Disabled Airliner

Army Colonel Andrew D. Chaffin Jr. aided by Capt Alien D. Reedy calmed 41 passengers on a Pan American DC7 after a right wing engine caught fire over Italy. The plane returned to Rome and landed safely on three engines. seven passengers redirected.

RCME U. S. Army Alien D. Reedy Tacoma Wash Pan American World Airways Rome Italy A. D. Chaffin Jr Brussels New York Pan American Chaffin Tripoli Asmara Eritrea Andrew D. Chaffin Jr Ravenna Reedy Col Ciampino

Working Wives Hit New High of 11 800 000 in 1955

The Census Bureau reports 11,800,000 working wives in 1955, up 600,000 from 1954. The rise is mainly due to more married women joining family support. Single women in the labor force fell to about 5,100,000, down 300,000 from last year and 1,160,000 from early postwar levels.

Washington Census Bureau

Pro Segregation Groups Form South Coordinating Body

Final plans established a coordinating group for prosegregation forces in the South led by Sen. James Eastland and Georgia Attorney General Eugene Cook. The Federation for Constitutional Government formed at a closed session to unite patriotic groups in defense of constitutional rights, with an executive committee and an aim to organize an aggressive campaign.

Memphis, Tenn James Eastland Dmiss Georgia Atty Eugene Cook Federation For Constitutional Government FCG Virginia Supreme Court L. Mendel Rivers D-Sc J. A. Barr New Orleans Jackson Miss Sen. Eastland Barr

Minor City Mishap Causes Sixty Five Dollar Damage

Property damage estimated at 65 dollars resulted from a traffic mishap on N Loudoun Street at 5 15 p m yesterday. Officer Nelson Grim reported a 1949 50 Hudson sedan driven by Mrs Carrie Mae Wilkins of Middletown parked at the curb. The driver opened a door, struck by a 1949 Buick driven by Harold Preston Teets of Stephens City headed south. Buick damage 15 dollars, Hudson 50 dollars. A prior report mis-stated the other vehicle and location.

N. Loudoun St Nelson Grim Carrie Mae Wilkins Middletown

Estate sale notices for Sarah F Renner in Star Tannery VA

DEC 31 1 p m sale of furniture and household goods from the estate of Sarah F Renner Star Tannery VA. William B Conner auctioneer. JAN 7 11 p m auction in front of Frederick County Court House for real estate on W Cecil St Fairfax Lane S Cameron St Highland Ave and Cedar Creek Grade E Snider auctioneer.

Sarah F. Renner Star Tannery William B. Conner Marjorie H. Copenhaver Admix H. K. Benham Admr Frederick County Court House W. Cecil St Fairfax Lane S. Cameron St Highland Ave Cedar Creek E . Snider

Official Believes Court Would Upset Private School Plan

A Justice Department official doubts a state can bypass the Supreme Court desegregation decree by labeling schools private. He warned any plan using public funds for private schools would face a court challenge. He noted Virginia's subsidy proposal and said cases would likely arise from parents alleging civil rights violations.

Washington High Justice Department Supreme Court Virginia Commission On Public Education

Governor Stanley statement pleases Darden on school vows

University of Virginia President Colgate W. Dar den Jr. said Gov Stanley’s remarks satisfied him completely about preserving public schools. Legislators Carter and Whitehead urged stronger assurances that schools will be maintained in every county and city as debates over tuition grants continue.

Richmond University of Virginia Colgate W. Darden Jr Stanley Stuart B. Carter Botetourt Del Robert Whitehead Nelson County Darden Whitehead Carter General Assembly

Eisenhower Turns To Indoor Painting In Florida

President Eisenhower, in Key West, spent time painting a Colorado mountain scene indoors as clouds hid sun. He arrived from Washington to rest and regain strength for a resumed workload next month, with doctors approving more exercise. He played golf briefly, then walked near the naval base and visited moored submarines.

Key West Fla Eisenhower Colorado Washington James C. Hagerty White House Capital Naval Base

Nike Program Stepped Up Deploys Around American Cities

The Army's Nike guided missile anti aircraft program has accelerated with new batteries entering operation monthly at various military sites and cities. Army spokesmen say deployment is progressing well and meeting training requirements for crews. About seventeen cities currently receive Nike protection from Norfolk to Seattle and Los Angeles.

Washington Army Norfolk Atlantic Coast Seattle Los Angeles

Stonemason killed by tomb he built for another

In Charleroi Belgium 56 year old stonemason Joseph Anciaux died yesterday when a tombstone he had prepared for another collapsed onto him and his son. The son Jean escaped with minor injuries as rescuers freed them from the grave.

Charleroi Belgium Joseph Ancianux Ancianux Jean Anciaux

Stengel Open to Trading But Not Key Yankees Players

Casey Stengel returned from an around the world trip and said he might trade but will not give away stars Mickey Mantle Phil Rizzuto or Yogi Berra. He would consider improvements only if they benefit the club, and he questioned a reported deal involving Mickey McDermott. He noted the trip was a terrific experience and praised hospitality.

New York Casey Stengel New York Yankees Mickey Mantle Phil Rizzuto Yogi Berra Casey Rizzuto Yankee International Airport Stengel London Japan Washington Senators Yankees Mickey McDermott McDermott Boston

Community Chest drives toward goal in North Opequon district

Workers finish rounds in the North Opequon district led by James Galladay who reports $265.05 turned in to the Community Chest. The effort continues in Stephens City with a quota of $550 and estimates suggest gifts will surpass the remaining $73.

North Opequon Stephens City James Galladay Community Chest

British Isles Ravaged by Savage Gale Hits Britain

Strong gales up to 70 miles per hour lashed the British Isles halting ocean liners and forcing small vessels to seek shelter. The York shire moors saw debris as trucks overturned and trees were uprooted in the storm’s fury.

London British Isles Yorkshire

Quiz Answers From Page 4 Revealed

The page lists ten Q A pairs covering topics from legal wills to technology. Answers include Yes about an item, Alcatraz as a location, Acts, dying intestate, a yes, Indianapolis, Ant, No, Surveyor using Gunter's chain, and the electric telegraph as a method.

Alcatraz Acts Indianapolis Gunter

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Coverstone Kernstown Ethel E. Coverstone TITAN C. I. Brumback & Sons N. Cameron St H. C. Christianson Carl Omps Goodyear Buncutter Tire CO S. Braddock St Reynold Pole Farm Meesee Barr’s, Inc DODGE Studebaker Chevrolet FORD Nash Pontiac Hudson Plymouth Kaiser Desoto Pine Motor CO Ae S. Braddock & Cecil Srs Philco Hotpoint Gibson Prestline Westinghouse Firestone Blackstone Electri Zenith Motorola Ream Bendix Molden Electric Co., Inc Winchester S. Kent E. Cork Sts Ann W. Rosenberger Pine St Bryant Talbot Stephenson Gov. Stanley Nike Stengle
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