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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1950

Page

5

Grand jury convenes in Princess Anne County gambling probe

At least three more witnesses were scheduled to appear before a grand jury in Princess Anne County and Virginia Beach investigating reports of gambling and unlawful liquor sales. The June 27 sworn jury heard 24 witnesses before ad journ ing last Saturday and met again this afternoon as the fourth session. Judge Floyd E. Kellam instructed jurors to probe wide open gambling including roulette dice games and slot machines and nude entertainers in some clubs with a Virginia Beach town employee described as the "big man" collecting gambling proceeds.

Princess Anne Princess Anne County Virginia Beach Circuit Court Floyd E. Kellam Virginia Beach Town

Mother and Son Charged with Murder in Roop Killing

A mother Lucy Roop 40 and her son Hunter Wheeling 24 are held on murder charges in the fatal shooting of 77 year old Robert F Roop in Montgomery County. Authorities say the widow initially claimed the wound was self inflicted.

Christiansburg Robert F. Roop Montgomery County Lucy Roop Hunter Wheeling

Marine Reservists Hold Amphibious Maneuvers Across Coast

Virginia Beach troops from six cities staged a mock attack as graduation practice for amphibious warfare training. A dress rehearsal yesterday at Little Creek Naval Base featured 1,250 Reserve Marines landing in driving rain with participants from Roanoke Virginia Savannah Georgia Toledo Ohio Peoria Illinois Philadelphia Pennsylvania and Reading Pennsylvania.

Virginia Beach Marine Corps Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base Roanoke Savannah Toledo Ohio Peoria Philadelphia Reading

School Not for Sale Says Board Member

A trustee of Blackstone Woman's College denied a report that the Methodist Orphanage board was asked to buy the college. He said the school is not for sale and plans to open doors to students in the fall. Rev. E Leon Smith disclosed a college trustee proposed transferring orphanage activities to Blackstone.

Richmond Blackstone Woman's College E. Leon Smith Blackstone

Doan's Pills Suggested For Kidney Waste Relief

An old customer touts Doan's Pills as a diuretic used for over 50 years to ease discomforts and waste buildup. The ad claims millions of users have found mild relief from symptoms, promoting quick happiness and special tubes and filters benefits.

Doan

Rumble Placed Under Motion for Commitment in Norfolk

Norfolk proceeding hears a motion to confine former Republican candidate and attorney general nominee Gerould Rumble in a hospital for insanity. He faces an indictment for theft of more than $35,000 from Croatan Corporation. Redfern filed the confinement motion. Rumble posted a $5,000 real estate bond after surrendering in court.

Norfolk Gerould Rumble Rumble House of Representatives Croatan Corporation Commonwealth W. A. Redfern

Hadacol Promises Relief From Neuritis Deficiencies

Mrs. Mabel Kitchen of Covington Kentucky reports improved health after using Hadacol addressing vitamins B1 B2 Niacin and iron. She credits relief from neuritis aches appetite gain and overall well being after multiple bottles and endorses Hadacol with a money back guarantee and trial sizes.

Mabel Kitchen Amsterdam Street Covington The LeBlanc Corporation

Daily Crossword Across and Down Clues

A mixed list of crossword clues covering body parts metals smudges powders and drama terms across and down. Multiple entries include city names island names and common words with varied definitions. The page features standard puzzle material with numeric references and currency symbols.

4 H Group Plans Yard Party Friday

Frederick County 4 H Council announces a yard party at Stonewall High School at 5 p m Friday July 28 Agnes V Shirley and John T Wolfe made the announcement and listed committees for equipment publicity buying and service Each club must provide at least two adults and three members for the event Food offerings include pie cake sandwiches coffee tea soup hot dogs ice cream and watermelons Proceeds go to the council treasury Crow damage to crops noted with crows pulling up corn shoots and seed kernels.

Frederick County Stonewall High School Agnes V. Shirley

Browns Asked To Hold More Talk

New York reports Commissioner A B Chandler told the St. Louis Browns to discuss any move only in the off season. Frank Shaughnessy, president of the International League, protested a Baltimore move that he says has hurt attendance. He criticized Browns president Bill DeWitt over fan opinions on ownership.

New York A. B. Chandler St. Louis Browns Cincinnati Frank Shaugnessy International League Shaughnessy Baltimore Bill Dewitt The Browns Batimore

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