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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1952
Page
2
Chicago dispatch reports Senor Romay of Puerto Rico praised as a Republican hero though described as unlikely to look like one. The delegate’s absence altered votes during a party process as a fellow speaker noted the language barrier and the Spanish remarks by the man answering.
The obituary notes Dr. Auchter, a physician of agriculture, died in Honolulu T H while engaged in horticultural research in the Hawaiian Islands. He was noted for his work in tropical plant studies.
The two officers deny using the Moose organization to promote Senator Byrd while Newport News claims show Byrd’s name on Moose stationery. Miller links the statement to a July 13 class and Harrisonburg remarks stressing Moose support for Byrd, who faces Francis Pickens Miller in the primary.
July 19 auctions include 9 a m and 1 pm sales at Merchants Stables near Race Track Charles Town W Va with 10 race horses led by Chas Duvall and Mrs J Wood of Millwood Va offering furniture and household goods W dorff and W EB Ed Trustee Frederick auctioneers July 26 11 a m front of Real estate and Airport Way listings follow misread text
News notes that Ike’s presidential bid appears unstoppable on the convention floor. The piece highlights Texas and California delegations reshaping strategy after the first ballot and observes scarce Eisenhower supporters in the galleries amid a Taft‑leaning Chicago crowd.
Dr Robert White Kirkpatrick professor of homiletics at Union Theological Seminary Richmond will be guest minister at the Presbyterian Church for the 11 a m service. He joined the faculty in 1951 after study at the American Academy of Dramatic Art Columbia University and Union Seminary. On July 20 Rev Preston Orr Sartelle native of this city will preach at Drapers Valley Presbyterian Church.
President Truman signed a bill giving William Cox authority to restore his naval commission almost 139 years after it was withdrawn during the War of 1812. The measure, pushed by Rep. Edward E. Cox, follows hearings that the original scape goad claim may be accurate and cites Cox’s temporary promotion and discharge after the Chesapeake incident.
Carroll H. Henkel manages Kel Harris Company of Winchester Va presenting wild cherry furniture at Michigan mart in the Waters Building. The display features mahogany framed pieces including corner cupboards drop leaf tables chests and buffets with a 32 inch four drawer chest marketed as a brides to be option. The cherry collection comes from a new supplier and marks the ninth showing in this venue.
President Truman watched the Republican National Convention by television and teased that Taft may secure the nomination while expressing worry about wrangling and the on scene candidates being outshined by Chicago activity.
Committees of the Cumberland Valley Fireman's Association will gather at the Sarah Zane Fire Hall Friday at 7 30 p m For the meeting all committees are to attend A.
The 29th Division staff paused at the A. P. Hill Military Reservation as tents and activity dominated the scene. The piece recalls historic seating battles between two state delegations and notes the influence of pro Eisenhower forces on the outcome.
A Pennsylvania firm expands into Pine Shops operations by producing corner cabinets from Northern Michigan white pine for Big Rapids Michigan based Pine Shops. The plan ties regional timber sources to local manufacturing capacity and highlights ongoing cabinetmaking activity in the area.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a debate over seating Georgia Eisenhower with supporters urging action and opponents pressing for delay. The fragment hints at legislative or committee discussion but lacks full context and outcomes.
Printed on page 4 are the quiz answers. It lists items such as No and one who shoes horses. The sequence includes false 4 marbles New York City Ichabod Crane and veterans of foreign wars. It ends with one who loves the English.
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