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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1956
Page
2
Wen dell H. Weisend joins Virginia Tech as the new director of sports information. He comes from Duke University where he served on the public information staff for five years, succeeding Jack I. Carper who resigned to take another position.
Meredith E Royston Sr 56 of 1210 Berryville Ave died suddenly yesterday at 4 30 am in a Richmond hospital. He was born in Fauquier County July 11 1899 son of John W and Mary Poe Royston of Hume. He married Gertrude Shipe in Washington DC August 13 1919. Royston a former WWI veteran taught in Fauquier County then worked as automobile salesman for B and M Chevrolet since 1942. He held Moose and Legion posts and was Moose District 4 president. Surviving: wife two sons Meredith Jr and Robert both of this city four daughters Juanita Vitus Mary Garrison Dori Glascock Patricia Royston two brothers William Baltimore Butch-Ainunt Raymond Alexandria Edward Washington one sister Ora Fletcher Washington nine grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday 4 pm at Jones Funeral Home with Rev Edgar Hill. Interment National Cemetery with Moose Lodge 1283 conducting graveside service. Women of the Moose will be flower girls.
The Associated Press reports two weekend fatalities in Virginia raise the year toll to 382. Patrick Eugene Stuart, 21, of Speedwell, died in Roanoke hospital from injuries from a crash on U S 21 near Wytheville. Three other occupants died at the scene. Arlington patrolman John R. Hite, off duty, died after falling from a moving furniture truck in Arlington while helping a friend move.
Thoreau argued that progress like railroads only matters if it carries better people. personal change matters more than new surroundings. We chase wealth, leisure, or new status but must start with self transformation rather than altering our environment. As science quickens life, we should ensure change reflects inner growth, not mere speed.
Authorities say 44 year old Estele Stone Mullins of Clintwood died by her own action. The body was found in a well behind her parents' home in Dickenson County. Commonwealth's Attorney Glen Phillips ruled out foul play.
An 18 year old wife, Lona Mae Lowell of Charlotte Court House Virginia, drowned near Ocean View during a wading accident. Her husband Walter and a Navy Amphibious Base sailor were with her when she stepped into a deep hole about 12 25 a.m. Coast Guard crews continued dragging efforts for her body.
Andrew Elsen of 813 S Loudoun St fined 10.25 for drunken behavior. Ervin Elliott of S Kent St fined 29.75 and given 10 days for drunk and disorderly conduct. Leonard Whitlock of 6601 W Loudoun St fined 105.75 and 30 days suspended for driving drunk.
Earl Swires Bailey Jr of New South Wales Cecil Street faces charges for reckless driving resulting in a fine of 14.26 dollars as recorded in local court notes. The brief notice notes the incident date and location but provides limited details on further actions or outcomes.
The first year of the American Bible Society, 1816, saw the distribution of 6,419 volumes of scripture.
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