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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1953
Page
1
Town council and Mayor Hartman affirmed the dismissal of Mrs Shannon from her post effective December 31 after four months in office. A crowd of about 26 residents, including a 20-member women’s delegation, filled the town offices during the January meeting.
Officers remained the same as last year with C R White as president W H McConney Jr vice president and Harry L Mee as treasurer A committee was named to plan the 1953 sale with Harvey Fishpaw Jerry A White and Herbert L Rees The sale manager is J E Halsey of Des Moines Iowa The May 9 sale will auction 50 females and 10 bulls The local sale ranks with top Polled Shorthorn sales and draws members from Shenandoah Valley West Virginia and Maryland A memorial resolution honored charter member John M Fishpaw and McCenny will hold a Polled Shorthorn sale at his Capon Bridge farm the day before the association sale
A BEA airliner crashed near Nutts Corner Airport killing 27 people and injuring seven. Two American schoolteachers from Kansas Miss Delores Griffing and Miss Elda Duerksen were among the dead. Rescue crews warn of dangerous radium cargo in the wreckage as investigators search for a box said to contain highly dangerous material. Steward Jack Young survived, describing the plane's final moments as it hit a beacon mast.
The Louisville Times cites a colonel calling desertions a national disgrace and reports 3000 to 4000 Kentucky deserters yearly plus hundreds more roaming. It claims the issue is as bad in the other 47 states with 25,000 to 30,000 AWOL nationwide.
S. P. Henshaw was installed as president of the Gore Fire Company at its first meeting of the year. New officers elected earlier include Leslie Lucas as vice president Godfrey Prelip as secretary Stanley Biggert as treasurer Charles Parish as assistant treasurer James Sawyer as Chief Lacy Anderson as first assistant chief and Stanley Biggert as second assistant chief. Minor matters were addressed after the installation.
In Memphis a mother rejects anti rabies vaccination for her daughter after a rabid dog bite, citing faith healing by Pastor J L Newgent and saying taking injections would show weak faith. Dr Wadley warns rabies is fatal and injections are crucial if given in time. The bitten dog died yesterday and the illness may appear weeks to months later.
A major snow storm spreads two to six inches from Montana to Iowa and Missouri causing travel delays. Chicago reports flurries and forecast snow up to three inches by night while West Virginia hunters endure cold. International Falls Minnesota records 25 below zero.
Howard O Hart elected president of the South End Fire Company at its annual meeting held at the Fire Hall. He has 20 years of service and previously served as president from 1939 to 1943.
The extended outlook for Richmond Virginia predicts colder start with temperatures generally below normal through January 11. Snow is likely in the western and northern portions Wednesday and across the state Friday, with precipitation around one half inch.
British Prime Minister Churchill will dine with Bernard Baruch host to discuss issues with Eisenhower and Dulles awaiting a possible White House visit. The meeting at Baruch’s home follows a Baruch dinner and precedes further talks with Truman’s administration. Photographers captured the moment as Eisenhower and Churchill spoke privately.
Gov. Adlai Stevenson, defeated Democratic nominee and party head, says he has no political plans or ambitions. He notes he did not seek the 1948 governor or presidential nominations and will advise the party while planning a three month world tour starting in March.
Eugene H. McConnell former president of the Virginia Funeral Directors Association died at his home in Gate City Virginia at age 64. He led the state funeral directors group during his career and was recognized for his service to the profession.
State Senator Charles R. Fenwick of Arlington signals interest in the 1960 Democratic gubernatorial race. In letters to Roanoke Democrats he says he considers running and would pursue sound fiscal policies and local-government strengthening within the state’s finances. Other contenders mentioned include Rep. Thomas Stanley and Attorney J. Lindsay Almond.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce will announce the outstanding young man of 1952 January 39 at 6 30 p m at York Inn. Winners include the outstanding Winchester J C C member and the outstanding boss chosen by popular vote. Nominations are by mail to J C C 488 Loudoun St. in this ladies night event with Ralph Vogle Jr of Alexandria as guest speaker.
Senate Republican leader Taft orders GOP is ready to stay on deck through a week of fighting over filibusters as factions clash. Eisenhower’s victory looms as Electoral College is counted and State of the Union looms, while civil rights clashes threaten to halt Senate business for weeks.
Rep. Richards proposes removing purely economic aid from the United States Free World Mutated program. The move aims to emphasize military assistance, weapons, and ammunition, reducing or eliminating economic aid.
Clarke County Board selects William M. Fenton of Chapel District as chairman succeeding the late John M. Fishpaw. Robert Lee Withers fills the unexpired term of Fishpaw after being appointed by Judge Elliott Marshall. The board lauded Fishpaw's 24 years as member and chair and recorded thanks for a dogwood tree donated by the Berryville Clarke County Chamber of Commerce. Bounties on foxes halted pending state health department action to request an open season.
A merger aims to form a two executive plus field director council drawing from five counties including Martinsburg and Shepherdstown. A representative board will oversee camps programs and public relations with officers district chairs and committee chairmen. William Getzendanner of Winchester previously chaired this effort with Miss Helen Golds borough as secretary. Subcommittees on Finance Constitution and By Laws Membership Nominating and Staff and Office have been formed with named chairmen in Martinsburg Winchester and surrounding areas.
A city wide municipal strike shuts Baltimore public schools leaving 80 000 pupils at home. Television stations provide educational programming as classrooms stay closed with students watching and reacting to a televised science lesson and quiz format while janitors and firemen are idle due to the Teamsters union action.
The article notes McCarthy calling a 1948 donation a possible Hatch Act violation and references a May 11 1950 letter from Monroney to Henry Grunewald. It mentions Monroney’s 1950 Oklahoma primary win and Senate seat, and his clashes with McCarthy on the Senate floor and in a subcommittee probe.
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