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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1955
Page
2
Answers printed on Page 4 include: None, Sound, To get the Constitution adopted, Before 1834, King William IV, The franc, Abelard and Heloise, Oliver Goldsmith, Nicaragua.
Sa M Pett in New York derides Christian Dior for shifting women's silhouettes from knees to elbows and hems. He mocks the designer's authority, questions fashion taste, and contrasts it with public stability, using playful but sharp lines about fashion and gendered bodies.
John C Fuller 54, died at 5 30 this morning after a long illness at his Bufflick Road home Frederick County Born in Armel on June 14 1900 he was the son of Aliie and Susianna Petrie Fuller retired farmer and Carpers Valley Church member Surviving half brother David Mills and half sister Ellen Robinson Interment in Macedonia Cemetery Funeral arrangements pending Mrs Robinson's arrival
The Round Hill Community Fire Company will meet tomorrow at 7 30 p m at the Round Hill Community Center for its regular monthly gathering postponed from Thursday evening.
Public auction set for January 19 1955 at 10 00 A M at Pattons Warehouse 425 N Cameron St Winchester VA to sell household goods including table chairs stove refrigerator washer beds and assorted items to satisfy a civil judgment in favor of H N Funkhouser against James L Schenck for 32 97 plus costs. Notice posted January 3 1955 by the city sergeant.
Sen. Fulbright urges continued diplomatic talks with the Chinese Communists for the release of 11 imprisoned American airmen without ultimatums. He cautions against a full dress conference with Red China and favors careful, ongoing dialogue rather than hasty actions. Senator Sparkman fears recognition could be tied to release while Sen. Wiley rejects impulsive muscle moves like a blockade.
The First National Bank of Strasburg elected directors Charles F. Chandler James J. Crawford W Howard Elilfrits George S. Hinkins Sr Edward L Hopewell William F Lichlter Fred D Maphis J Ray Miller Park M Smith William P Spiggle and Curtis C Vann at the 47th annual stockholders meeting held Tuesday at the Christian Church in Strasburg Officers elected include Fred D Maphis president J Ray Miller vice president Beulah M Ley cashier Edgar F Loving asst cashier H G Garber note teller Mildred Ridings teller clerk and Park M Smith secretary of the board Maphis announced the year 1954 was the bank 1954 best year in its history.
Beagle field trials by the Apple Valley Beagle Club at Shade's Park named Mike's Diamond owned by J. E. Michael of Martinsburg as 13 inch class winner and Rinker's Gipsy Girl owned by Harry Rinker of Reliance as 15 inch class winner. Other 13 inch podiums included Small Winnie, Uno Crackers, Mallory's Rock-a-Bye Bambi, and Diamond Zip. 15 inch placers were Barnett's Royal Rusty, Willis Run Pat, Wolver's Glider, and Wolver's Mitten. Judging by W. L. Norris and P. S. Shepherd with feed prizes to Howard Molden and Jack Edwards.
At a special meeting the Winchester Day Nursery adopted a resolution to amend its charter to allow a maximum of 40 directors, up from 18. President Garland R. Quarles said board expansion is needed due to increased workload and to fill community vacancies.
January auction notices show items from alfalfa hay to real estate and household goods. Entries include W Weedon Teets 150 tons alfalfa, G G Baker sergeant at Pattons Warehouse, Headleys Auctions antique collection, and estates of Howell M Bond and J T Householder with properties at Frederick County Court House and Welltown Pike. Auctioneers include E T Snider, Ralph W Horst, Charles P Duvall, and others.
J Raymond Levi 51 of Berryville died suddenly Saturday evening at the home of his brother in law and sister. He built and operated a skating rink west of Berryville and developed a tract adjoining the Crow’s Nest. He leaves a son Jay Stephen Levi of El Monte California and several siblings. Funeral 2 30 p m tomorrow at Berryville Baptist Church with Rev Arthur Brown officiating. Burial Green Hill Cemetery Berryville.
Frederick Paul Nelson of 688 National Ave charged with speeding fined 14.25 Kenneth Armel of Mt Falls Rt charged with drunk and disorderly conduct sentenced to 60 days and fined 15.75 Beverly Ellis of Stephens City charged with drunkenness fined 9.75 Charles William Richards of Rt 2 charged with drunk in public fined 9.75 Ruth Shanholtz of 516 Highland Ave charged with drunk and disorderly conduct fined 9.25
The Rev. Daniel A. Lord, S. J., a 66 year old Catholic priest, author and youth leader, died Saturday of lung cancer in St. Louis. He had learned of the illness last February and faced it with characteristic humor.
The individual entered the hospital on October 19 following his return from Toronto where he directed 11 performances of a Marian Year pageant. His pageants have played in many cities, and he has authored over a dozen books and several religious songs.
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