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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1957

Page

2

Obituary for Harry Harrison Henson 74 Oranda farmer

Harry Harrison Henson 74 retired farmer of Oranda died at home on Saturday. Born October 22 1882 he was the son of James and Sidney Jane Mowery Henson. Survived by wife Amanda Hester Racey Henson son James Howard Henson Washington D C two daughters Velma Chapman and Virginia Peyton Martinsburg W Va four grandchildren one great grandchild three sisters and one brother. Body at Stover Funeral Home Strasburg then moved to Walnut Springs Christian Church for 11 a m funeral service conducted by Rev Goode burial in church cemetery pallbearers listed.

Harry Harrison Henson Oranda James Sidney Jane Mowery Henson Henson Walnut Springs Martinsburg W. Va Sue Ritenour Fishers Hill Neal Racey Strasburg Vergie Mowery Robert Henson Middletown Stover Funeral Home Walnut Springs Christian Church

Two Minor Fires Reported In City And County

Two minor fires were reported over the weekend with no serious damage. In City, Charles Coffman 205 Fairmont Ave fire due to a short circuit behind an oil furnace. small patches of sub floor and dog's bed on the furnace afire but quickly extinguished. In the county, Gore Fire Company responded to a North Mountain truck with smoky brakes. driver stopped safely and brakes cooled without fire.

I Ni Charles Coffman Fairmont Ave Reuss Sarah Zane Gore Fire Company North Mountain Godfrey Prelip

Ancient carvings dated to fifth century B C found near Sukhumi

Scientists at the Abkhazian Institute of Languages identify marble slab carvings recovered from the Black Sea near Sukhumi as dating back to the fifth century B C. The discovery highlights early writing and regional interaction in the ancient Caucasus.

Moscow Abkhazian Institute of Languages Black Sea Sukhumi

Festival Officials Meet Tonight in Shenandoah

Department directors and key committee chairmen of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival will hold an organizational meeting tonight at 8 p.m. at the home of Festival Vice-President J Kenneth Robinson and Mrs Robinson.

J. Kenneth Robinson Robinson

Community honors 1957 Winchester Frederick awards recipients

Alvin Newman presents the Distinguished Service Award to Mr. Patton, new Winchester Frederick County Chamber president. Lucas receives Outstanding Boss award, Garrett wins Outstanding Farmer honors at Apple Blossom Festival event with Lions Elks and church ties noted.

Alvin Newman International Jcc Danville DSA Patton Winchester-Frederick County Jean Forney Lucas David Rock National Rec Virginia Culpeper Luray U. S. Army Lions Club the Elks Grace Lutheran Church Red Cross Jane Ruffer Richard Wilson JCC Garrett Middletown E. U. B. Church Middletown High School Farmers’ Livestock Exchange Kate Cooley

Virginia appoints Gray to education board amid integration dispute

Gov Stanley proposes a state plan with automatic funding cuts to integrated schools and a pupil placement board. Gray, 55, represents Greensville to Hopewell in the Southside and will join the education board after prior work on segregation studies. Newton, 67, from The Hague, serves his first Senate term as a Democrat lawyer and educator. Reappointment of Button and Gray’s appointment await General Assembly confirmation.

Gray Greensville Prince George Surry Sussex Hopewell Education Board Virginia School Study Commission Senate Waverly High School University of Richmond Washington and Lee University Bank of Waverly Newton the Hague Button General Assembly

Auto President Attacks Concentration of Union Power

George Romney president of American Motors voiced strong opposition to inflationary wage hikes tied to unrestricted union power. He cited UAW leader Walter Reuther’s 1958 pledge and noted a Kenosha strike as context. Romney urged the industry to choose restraint over concentrated power in wages and prices.

San Francisco George Romney American Motors Corp Homney National Automobile Dealers Assn Romney United Automobile Workers Kenosha, Wis American Motors Co Walter Reuther UAW Reuther General Motors

PTA Meeting Cancelled by Clarke County PTA

Mrs. Charles J. Enders president of Clarke County Berryville Elementary PTA said the organization will not meet this evening.

Charles J. Enders Clarke County Berryville Elementary Parent-Teachers Association

Reconstruction case tied to Bedwell account and key suspect

The article notes tense scenes as the sisters' relatives tried to move toward Bedwell while police restrained them. State's Attorney Adamowski says grand jury murder indictments may come after locating a man named Frank, whom Bedwell identifies as directing the crime. authorities hunt him across skid row venues and transport hubs.

Frank Bedwell

Seles Directory listing multiple Feb auctions and sales in Virginia

A fragmented community sale notice lists auctions in Winchester Berryville Charles Town and Frederick County. Items include Berkshire Poland China and Yorkshire hogs Hereford bulls furniture real estate dairy cattle machinery and livestock with various auctioneers and dates from Feb 1 to Feb 23.

Farmers Livestock Exchange Winchester Berkshires Duroes Hampshires Poland Thomas B. Carper Berryville W. D. Orndorff Poca Dot Farms Charles Town W. Va Prank Harman Braddock St Charles R. Duvall F. L. Largent, JR Frederick County Court House Peyton St W. E. Edwards Homer Katherine Miller Loudonnst Wilbur M. Gaunt George Eagle Apple Pie Ridge

St Joseph Aspirin Claims Faster Pain Relief

Laboratory tests show St Joseph Aspirin absorbed quicker and acting faster than rival brands. The ad touts stomach-friendly relief for headaches colds and fevers and notes it as the world’s largest seller at 2¢ per tablet with 100 tablets for 49¢.

St. Joseph

Market Mixed at Opening on Quiet Trading Day

New York stock market opened mix with key issues fluctuating fractions to about a point. Northern Pacific rose 4 to 43, Royal Dutch gained 4 at 41 1 2, General Motors slipped 1 2 to 40 1 2, Chrysler down 1 4 to 65 1 2, U S Steel off 1 2 to 63 1 2 while Bethlehem Steel Kennecott Copper General Electric New York Central and Commonwealth Edison declined. Friday’s Associated Press average fell 80 cents to 176.20.

New York Northern Pacific Royal Dutch General Motors Chrysler U.S. Steel Bethlehem Steel Kennecott Copper Genral Electric New York Central Commonwealth Edison Associated Press

Baltimore Market Report Tops and Various Livestock Prices

Baltimore USDA market news lists apples and potatoes with price per box and grade notes, then cattle hogs sheep and calves with weights and price ranges. Highlights include Delicious and Stayman apples, Rome apples, Katahdin and Maine potato lines, and cattle prices for slaughter steers heifers cows stockers plus hogs and lambs with bid ranges.

Baltimore USDA Chicago

Poultry and Egg Prices in Winchester and Harrisonburg Markets

Agriculture Department reports firm demand for broilers or fryers with scarce supply. Farm prices for the 24 hours ending today show live poultry ranges including heavy types and small fryer categories. Egg markets in Winchester and Harrisonburg list Grade A large 34-35 cents, Grade A medium 28-30, Grade A small 20, with Grade B large 27-30 and Grade C around 20.

Winchester Veccas Harrisonburg

Chicago Grain opening prices mix as grains edge changes

Wheat retreats while soybeans firm in early Board of Trade trade. Corn eases and oats hold steady with mixed gains and declines across contracts including Mar, May, July and Sep futures for wheat corn oats rye and soybeans with values listed.

Chicago Board of Trade Jly Lord

Beagle Derby Winners Named

The Apple Valley Beagle Club held its annual derby over the weekend for dogs born on or after January 1, 1956. Winners across 13 inch and 15 inch classes were named with multiple owners and locations listed, along with judges and seed holders.

Apple Valley Beagle Club White Russell White Lewistown Spicer Queen W. Dd Winchester Warner Beauty Howard Wagner Renee C. Sharpe Ka Bellfield Shenandoah Mike Strasburg Glenn Fries Stanley Hager Mr. Wills Earl Armel Marshall Russell Holby Howard Staley Frederick, Md C. B. Mallory

Methodist District Meeting Tomorrow

Representatives from all local Methodist churches will attend the Winchester District Conference held tomorrow at the Front Royal Methodist Church. Dr. J. A. Engle of New York City will be the principal speaker and reports from the 39 charges in the district will be heard. About 250 people are expected with Rev. J. Calvin Dugger presiding.

Winchester Front Royal Methodist Church J. A. Engle New York City J. Calvin Dugger

Drunken Driving Fines Filed In Municipal Court

Municipal Court records list Albert Leon McGivern of Clear Brook fined $14.75 for drunkenness. Harry P. Holliday of Whitacre fined $15.25 for drunkenness. Harry Hamilton of 6058 Cameron St. fined $15.25 for drunkenness. Clark Edward Loy of Rt 3 fined $10.25 for no vehicle inspection. Jack Solomon Mangold of 510 Dodge Ave fined $14.25 for speeding radar.

Albert Leon McGivern Clearbrook Harry P. Holliday Whitacre Harry Hamilton Cameron

Virginia Weekly Farm Price Outlook Summary

Virginia farmers face a continuing slow downward trend in cattle prices with no material price recovery seen. Broiler and hog markets show mixed signals as supply remains above last year, though declines in placement and slowing pork movement hint at possible price stabilization by spring.

Midwest Chicago Virginia Fredericksburg Richmond Fredricksburg Broilers Delmarva Valley North Carolina Georgia Baltimore Iowa

How's Your IQ Answers From Page Four Quiz

A list of quiz answers includes San Francisco California and answers to ten questions. Items cover topics from the Continental System to the International Typographical Union and Calvin Coolidge, with responses Yes No and a note about transposition and spoiling it.

San Francisco California International Typographical Union Calvin Coolidge

Local Market Price List and Grain Quotes

Daily market feed shows prices for mixed feed, egg mash, grain, flour and corn meal. Listed regions include Rockingham, Luray, Augusta with prices ranging from 1.10 to 3.40 per unit. Butterfat wholesale butter prices are noted without specific values.

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