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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1955

Page

6

U S Enforces Ban on Soviet Sketching and Photography

Washington reports the United States bans Soviet citizens from sketching or photographing military objects and sensitive sites here. The decree mirrors Soviet restrictions on Americans in Russia and prohibits obtaining aerial photos and detailed city maps. Secretary Dulles delivered the note to Ambassador Zaroubin, with potential easing if Moscow liberalizes its rules.

Washington United States Soviet Union Russia Dulles Georgi Zaroubin United Nations

London Dairy Wins Permit for Alcoholic Noggo Milkshake

London dairy received government approval to produce Noggo a milkshake with milk and honey and whiskey priced at 35 cents per four ounce serving. Created by Brian Laidlaw the drink may also be offered with gin rum or brandy in bars and liquor stores, a departure from American nog milk mixes.

London Brian Laidlaw U. S

Ruins and Legacy of Old St George's Chapel near Charles Town

The article describes the ruined Old St. George's Chapel near Davenport and Briscoe Farms, its 1760 origins, English cedar window frames, and 1819 abandonment for a larger Charles Town church. It notes Civil War roof damage, forgotten burial grounds, and lineage links to the Washington and Briscoe families, with Piedmont mansion and historic Briscoe drawing room wallpaper from 1806 still surviving.

Old St. George's Chapel Davenport and Briscoe Farms Charles Town W. Va Inwood St. George’s Chapel St. George's Chapel Davenport Lawrence Washington Charles Washington Abram Davenport St. George’s Church Piedmont Robert Washington John Briscoe America Lord Baltimore William Drake Telemaque Paris Briscoe United States Tennessee New Jersey Piemont Briscoe Sisters

Training periods for practical and professional nurses

Practical nurse programs typically require one year of specialized study after vocational high school or after high school graduation. Professional nurse training programs vary from three to five years in length.

Baptist Hunter's Marksmanship Funds Catholic Church Balloon Prize

In Louisville a 71-year-old Baptist hunter shot down a floating balloon containing a $1,955 General Mills charity certificate. He handed it to his granddaughter, who plans to donate to Father Jerome Moore’s church project at St. Jerome's Catholic Church. The hunter joked he would rather collect money himself.

Luisville Forrest Wilson Wilson Marie Lacefield St. Jerome’s Catholic Church Jerome Moore

Bomb kills Texas woman in San Angelo car blast

Mrs. Harry A. Weaver, 52, wife of a noted Texas architect, died after a bomb exploded a late-model Chevrolet in downtown San Angelo at about 8 30 am. Police found another bomb in a Cadillac owned by Mrs. Weaver nearby. She succumbed to injuries after hospital admission.

San Angelo Tex Harry A. Weaver

Hampshire Pullet Lays Giant Egg

A Hampshire red pullet from last spring's hatch, owned by Mrs. B. M. Fletcher of 223 East Lane, laid an egg weighing four ounces. The giant egg measured 8 1/2 inches long and 6 1/2 inches around the middle. It was eaten for breakfast, reportedly having two yolks and an excellent flavor.

Hampshire B. M. Fletcher East Lane

Body of Woman Found Chained to Bed in Montreal Home

Police in Montreal report the death of a 65 year old woman found chained to a bed in a dirt floored two story home in Pointe St. Charles. They suspect starvation but say no foul play. A padlocked chain bound her to the bed and $130 lay beside the body. The owner resided in an unlighted unheated brick house. Neighbors hadn't seen her for nearly a month.

Montreal Pointe St. Charles

Firemen's Three Children Perish in Sudden House Fire

In South Amboy New Jersey a two story frame home fire killed three children of firefighter Raymond Dellman including twins Geraldine and Jacqueline both age four and their 2 year old brother Raymond Jr. The father suffered burns while the mother escaped with a month old infant. Police say a faulty kerosene heater started the blaze. The family’s other daughter Catherine five is with her grandmother in Melrose.

South Amboy N. J Geraldine Jacqueline Dellman Mach 4 Raymond Jr Raymond Dellman John Gleason Dellmans Catherine 5 Melrose

Ridings Chapel WomenPlan Evening Meeting and Guild

The Ladies Aid Society of Ridings Chapel meets this evening at 7:30 led by Mrs. Marvin Hammock with Mrs. Rufus Burcham presiding. The Missionary Guild gathers tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. with Misses Elizabeth and Barbara Hammock.

Ridings Chapel Ladies Aid Society of Marvin Hammock Rufus Burcham Missionary Guild Elizabeth Barbara Hammock

House Democrats Weigh Broad Income Tax Cut Plan

Democrats on the House Ways and Means Committee discuss an early push for universal income tax relief, potentially reversing prior plans to wait until next year. Proposals include a $100 increase in personal exemptions and a flat $20 per dependent credit, financed by reduced revenues.

Washington House Ways and Means Eisenhower Senate Sen Byrd Virginia George Georgia Rep Boggs D-La Dinger Mich Mills Ark Treasury Ways and Means Committee Cooper D-Tenn Rayburn Dtex

Court Records Summary of Local Offenses

Giles Henry Lavender of 119 W Leicester St faces hit and run with $55.25 costs. Elwood Stephenson of 568 N Cameron St charged with hit and run property damage only and $105.25 costs. John Lineburg of Mt Williams charged with petty larceny for breaking into 21 parking meters six months and costs of $4.25.

Giles Henry Lavender Leicester St Elwood Stephenson Cameron St John Lineburg Mt. Williams

Riggers Pack Army Parachutes Maintain Safety Code

Riggers are the trained specialists who pack Army parachutes. They must meet high standards of ability and back each chute with a pledge to ensure reliability. They stand behind every packed chute and will jump with it if needed to prove proper packing.

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