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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1951

Page

3

Tragic death ruled in Calhoun case near Charlottesville

Miss Jane M. Calhoun aged 29 was found dead in a parked car eight miles west of Charlottesville. Coroner Dr E Davis attributed death to carbon monoxide with no signs of violence. Calhoun, daughter of Frank H Calhoun, was a University of Virginia graduate student. Her parents were vacationing en route to Mexico.

Charlottesville Jane M. Calhoun Here E. Davis Albemarle County Miss Calhoun James Calhoun Frank H Calhoun University of Virginia Florida Mexico

Army Specialist Reviews Young Linda Sue Deel at Camp Picket

Private Edric Deel and his wife brought five year old Linda Sue Deel to Camp Picket for evaluation by an Army specialist. Linda has unusual brain growth and facial bone abnormalities and may be flown to Walter Reed Hospital for possible treatment. The family traveled from Clinchco Virginia with a U S Air Force plane after a weekend emergency leave from Fort Campbell Kentucky.

University of Virginia Hospital Charlottesville Knoxville Tenn Edric Deel Deel Clinchco Dickenson County Fort Campbell U. S. Air Force Bristol Mobile Ala Linda Sue Virginia

Episcopal Church Trustees Approved in Winchester

The Office of Corporation Court Clerk J Peyton Marshall approved Harold Growm, Joseph A Massie Jr, and Robert J McNally Jr as trustees of Christ Episcopal Church of Winchester.

J. Peyton Marshall Harold Grown Joseph A. Massie, Jr Robert J. McNally, Jr Christ Episcopal Church of Winchester

Two Civil Cases Dismissed in Corporation Court

Attorneys for the plaintiffs in two civil cases appeared before Judge Elliott Marshall on Monday and secured dismissal. The cases were Ellen Van Coffelt as administratrix of Roger Lee Coffelt against Safeway Stores Incorporated and Royal Realty Corporation against Hugh G Peters.

Elliott Marshall Corporation Court Ellen van Coffelt Roger Lee Coffelt Safeway Stores, Incorporated Royal Realty Corporation Hugh G. Peters

Mount Everest Named After Indian Surveyor General

In 1852 a clerk in the Indian Trigonometrical Survey announced from records that the world’s highest mountain had been identified. The peak was later named for Sir George Everest, the first Surveyor-General of India.

S. N Indian Trigonometrical Survey Sir George Everest India

Gloucester Clerk Mrs. Kemp Embezzlement Trial Advances

Attorneys for both sides finished closing arguments in the case of Mrs. Elsie Kemp a former school board clerk charged with embezzling 13161 dollars 50 cents in school textbook funds over a 12 year span from 1938 to 1950 A Gloucester County circuit court jury was expected to be seated today after a week of testimony including a defense witness and several commonwealth rebuttals.

Gloucester Elsie Kemp Kemp Gloucester County

Police Court Fines Hit Speeders and Drunk Drivers

Trial Justice John W. Rice heard cases from Monday in Winchester court. Russell L. Oates 18 of 129 W Boscawen Street paid fines for speeding muffler and city tag violations. Harry E. Carr 36 Route 2 Strasburg received 100 dollars fine and costs for drunken driving with a 30-day suspended sentence. William Taddeo Jr 26 Martinsburg was given six months suspended sentence for indecent exposure. Three other drunks were fined five dollars and costs.

John W. Rice Rice Russell L. Oates W. Boscawen Street Harry E. Carr Route 2 Strasburg Winchester William Taddeo, Jr Pennsylvania Avenue Martinsburg W. Va

New York Named by Duke of York in 1664

Charles II named the colony New York in 1664 in honor of his brother the Duke of York replacing the earlier Dutch designation.

New York State Charles the Second of England the Duke of York

World War I Vet Endorses Hadacol Supplement

A St. Joseph Missouri veteran describes Hadacol as improving his health after stomach distress insomnia and loss of appetite. He says eight small bottles and two large bottles restored his sleep digestion and appetite and that he now recommends Hadacol to others.

Leo D. Fisher Charles Street St. Joseph Missouri Mr. Fisher The LePlanc Corporation

Daily Crossword Clues and Solved Grid Preview

A compact crossword prompt lists numerous clues across and down with a few partial answers and theme hints. The page shows question numbers 1 to 46 plus a reference to Yesterday's Answer, inviting solvers to fill the grid and verify crossings.

Beauty Parade Entries Named For Boyce School Event

A beauty parade at Boyce School Friday January 19 at 8 pm features Sam Johnston of the Winchester Lions Club as Sunone Johnston. Contestants include A R Dunning James Cobb Ed Lee Henry Jenkins and more. Proceeds fund a new heating system for the Episcopal Church at Boyce with tickets via Farm Credit Winchester or Gardner's Drug Store Boyce.

Boyce School Clay B. Carr John Friant Sam Johnston Winchester Lions Club Johnston Sunone Johnston A. R Dunning James Cobb Ed Lee Henry Jenkins Richard Lineburg Winchester Gwyn Jones Julian Everly George W. Burton Roland Mitchell Bill Burtner W B. Watkins, Jr Lawrence Garver Jim Ritter George MacRae Bud Miley Ben Harrison Kay Gilpin Joseph Settle Philip Grim Walter Florey Arthur Golightly Randy Tayloe Paul Tate Bill Clagcett Chet Hobart Robert McDonald Billy Glascock Billy Carper Graham Dougherty, Jr Frank Yowell John Hardesty Rix Dearmont Bill Thompson Ewing Studio of Dance Art of Wade Muldoon Philomena Laren Episcopal Church Boyce Farm Credit Office Gardner's Drug Store

Farmers to Meet At Stephens City

Young farmers in the Stephens City area will gather at the Stephens City School Building at 7:30 p m Thursday for a brief business session. Afterward there will be no discussion of farmers income tax by a certified public accountant announced by J C Gordon agricultural instructor. No. Negroes are employed as special agents by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Stephens City J. C. Gordon Federal Bureau of Investigation

Stephens City WSCS Meet At Methodist Church

Mrs Fl dridge Lemley hosted the WSCS of the Methodist Church in Stephens City on Monday evening with Mrs Ray Hicks leading assisted by Mrs Robert Lemley and Miss Mil dred Lee Grove. The group enjoyed songs by local members and shared refreshments with several guests.

W. K. Baker T. A. Grim Bob Shiley Henry Ritenour Miller Barley C. C. Rhodes Bob Dodson Nancy Donald Dodson Washington Dodson Leroy Burdette Lomax Parker Winchester Memorial Hospital

Sunday social and club notes include Har risonbure visit

On Monday evening the Women s Missionary Society of the Lutheran Church hosted guests Mr and Mrs Glen Combs and daughter at the home of Mr and Mrs Cecil Teets in Harrisonburg. The Home Demonstration Club met on Wednesday with Mrs W C Adams.

Women's Missionary Society of the Lutheran Church Glen Combs Cecil Teets Harrisonbure Home Demonstration Club W. Cc. Adams

Pro Bowl Costs Brand New NFL All-Star Game Promoted

Los Angeles spent about 135000 dollars to stage the first annual pro bowl, a match between the American and National Conference All-Stars. Game director Paul J. Schissler oversaw the event and promotion.

Los Angeles Paul J. Schissler

Newspapers to Share LA Publishers Assn Profits

Net gate receipts reached 140 111 dollars with radio and program sales lifting total to 151 111 dollars. The five sponsoring newspapers of the Los Angeles Publishers Association will split between 15 000 and 20 000 dollars in profits for their respective charities.

Los Angeles Publishers Association

Holbein's Best Known Painting

Holbein's most celebrated work is his portrait of Erasmus in the Louvre Paris. The often referenced portrait of King Henry V I of England also stands out as a familiar Holbein image. The British ruler's fondness for the German artist is part of legend.

Holbein Erasmus Louvre Paris Henry VI England

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