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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1957

Page

7

Red Cross Seeks Funds As Winchester Frederick Chapter Reports

Winchester Frederick County Red Cross annual meeting cautions about a daunting financial deficit of 1618 dollars after accounting for 8069 dollars available for 1957 58. New board members include Mrs Arthur Wilson Dr Patrick OConnell and Mr Earl Mason. officers re-elected include J Randall Larrick and Robert Heltzel.

Winchester-Frederick County American Red Cross Treasury Red Cross Arthur Wilson Preston Moffett Patrick O'Connell Warren Gregory Robert Boyd John Cain W. Glenn Nichols Charles 8. Toan C. F. Schenck Schenck Audrey Myrtle Breckinridge Larrick

Bank figures show steady growth through 1957

The report lists June 30 bank totals for 1954 to 1957. Commercial and Savings rise from 5,251,813 in 1954 to 6,215,274 in 1957. Farmers and Merchants increase from 13,000,070 in 1954 to 16,721,290 in 1957. Shenandoah Valley totals grow from 9,217,488 in 1954 to 11,459,628 in 1957.

Farmers and Merchants Shenandoah Valley

Printed Pattern 4637 Sews a Feminine Sheath in Cotton

Advertisement from Winchester Evening Star announces Printed Pattern 4637 for casual cotton dresses in half sizes 14%4, 16%, 18%4, 20%2, 22%4, 24%. Provides yardage for size 16%, three fourths yards at 35 inches and lists eyelet lace trim options. Include fifty cents plus extra postage for first class mail. Send to Anne Adams pattern department in New York.

Anne Adams Winchester Evening Star Pattern Dept West 17Th New York N. Y

Six Area Traffic Accidents Reported in 48 Hour Span

A string of six area crashes over 48 hours caused nearly $2,000 in damage and one minor injury. Incidents included a Route 522 north mis hap, a head on collision near the Armory injuring John Markle Jr, a tractor trailer blocking Route 522 while unloading beer, a Route 50 sideswipe east of Gore, and two additional collisions around Winchester and Berryville with vehicles damaged from $25 to $650.

Route 522 John Markle, Jr Route 3 Hunting Ridge S. 52 Gore J. H. Smith, Jr Dorothy A. Terlitsky Erie Charles B. Eline Taneytown Markle Route Armory L. P. Coverstone Elsie Rippeon Cameron Winchester Loudoun St Boscawen W. L. Fogle Clarence C. Snapp Amherst St Buick Nash Austin Hoover Hayfield Chevrolet John F. Morrison Jackson Ave Snapp P. F. Click Pontiac Quince D. Fleming Charles Town Vivian Fleming Ford William F. Osborne Washington, D. C Barbara Osborne Click U.S. 7 Berryville M. H. Moore Chester R. Cross

Chambersburg Man Indicted in County for Manslaughter

Charles William Musselman, 28, of Chambersburg, Pa., indicted for manslaughter by a Frederick County grand jury for a May 11 fatal Route 50 crash near Gore. Musselman pleaded not guilty. trial set for July 19 before a felony jury. The incident involved a 1954 Ford tractor pulling a Fruehauf trailer and a 1954 Buick driven by Wanda Summerfield’s husband, Jesse James Summerfield. The grand jury also returned true bills against five others for varied offenses including shooting with intent, theft of $170, breaking and entering, and escaping from a work detail.

Charles William Musselman Chambersburg Frederick County Lidbury Musselman Gore Wanda Summerfield Bluemont Pony Express Summerfield Jesse James Summerfield William Bryant Drummond Lawrence Johnson Drummond Nolle Peggy Ann Williams Cory Elwood McKee James Roosevelt Simons State Road Camp No. 7 Simons Milton Harris James Kenneth Faircloth Reuben Thomas Thomas North Carolina Guy E. Smith N. B. Fout Ray Rinker H. A. Boyles, Jr D. B. Greenwalt James M. Sawyer Elliott D Marshall

James M. Cox A Three-Time Ohio Governor And Nation Builder

James M. Cox served as Ohio governor in 1913–15 1917–19 and 1919–21 becoming the state's first three term chief executive. He won the 1920 Democratic presidential nomination but was defeated by Warren G. Harding after a vigorous campaign for the League of Nations. Cox later published the Dayton Daily News 1898 onward and promoted press freedom and public opinion. He married Mayme Harding in 1893 and Margaretta Blair in 1917 with two daughters from the second marriage.

Ohio U.S League of Nations Harding Dayton Daily News Cox Senate Mayme L. Harding Cincinnati James Jr John Margaretta Blair Chicago Anne Barbara

Plastic Hereford Steer on Display at Depots

A large exhibit titled The Champ, a plastic Hereford steer, will be shown at the Pennsylvania Railroad depot tomorrow to illustrate how grain and roughage convert to beef. The 12 by 8 by 19 foot sculpture weighs 4,000 pounds and is presented by the Ralston Purina Company via the local Check R-Board Store.

Pennsylvania Railroad Ralston Purina Company Check R - Board

Worms Worth Thousands Stolen From Rhodell Shop

A thief entered Fred Barker's shop in Rhodell and escaped with 20 000 fishing worms imported from Africa valued at 5000. Police said the crime was an intentional theft of live bait.

Rhodell W. Va Fred Barker Africa

Senate panel kills Eisenhower bill on finance study

The Senate Banking Committee voted 8 to 7 along party lines to defeat the Eisenhower proposal establishing a presidential commission to study the nation’s finances.

Washington Senate Banking Committee

Palmer estate creditors must show cause in Virginia court

In Winches ter Virginia on July 15 1957 the corporation court orders creditors and all interested parties to show cause by August 22 1957 before the court to contest payment and delivery of the Frederick L Palmer deceased estate after costs taxes and administration fees. The distribution is to Emma Miller Palmer. Signed Elliott Marshall Judge Designate.

Corporation Court City OF Winchester Virginia Frederick L. Palmer John P. Allen Emma Miller Palmer Elliott Marshall

Picket Walks Outside New Safeway Front Royal

A lone picket from Carpenters Local 2033 continues daily in Front Royal against the use of non union labor at the Valley Pike Safeway construction. Cement work proceeds on schedule while Safeway officials deny involvement until completion.

Safeway Valley Pike Carpenter's Union C. H. Cleveger Carpenters’ Local 2033 Front Royal Crider and Shockey M. E. Howard Richmond Howard Forman

Pine Motor Co Wrecker Stolen Report

A 1949 Dodge wrecker owned by Pine Motor Company was stolen from the Cecil Street side of the building overnight. The dark blue and white vehicle, branded with Pine’s name, was last seen at 9 p.m. and missing by 7 a.m. Keys were hidden inside and the doors were unlocked. Police are investigating.

Pine Motor Company Cecil St Pine's

Major League Leaders In Batting and Pitching

The list highlights top American and National League performers by the counts shown. Mantle and Aaron compete across categories with high batting averages runs and hits while Malzone and Mays show power and speed leading in doubles triples and homers. Pitching leaders include Ditmar Wynn Sanford and Schmidt for wins strikeouts and earned run indicators.

Mantle New York Skowron Malzone Boston Minoso Chicago Nieman Baltimore McDougald Simpson Williams Rivera Aparicio Ditmar Wynn Cleveland Musial St. Louis Aaron Milwaukee Milw Mays

Baseball Standings and Tonight's Schedule Highlights

The latest AP standings show New York leading with a 31 62% record, Chicago at 40 40, Cleveland 23 4 18, and Detroit 42 41, with Boston 40 40 and Kansas City 31 51 among main rivals. Tonight's games include New York at Detroit, Baltimore at Chicago, and Washington at Cleveland. Yesterday Washington routed Kansas City 10 3, with more action in St Louis Brooklyn and Cincinnati matchups on the slate.

Associated Press New York Chicago St Boston Cleveland Detroit Baltimore Kansas City Washington Turley Lary Chicago Moore Wilson Hyde Wynn Fornieles Trucks Philadelphia St. Louis Milwaukee Brooklyn Cincinnati Pittsburgh L. McDaniel McDevitt Jeffcoat Gomez Spahn Haddix Rush Friend

Giants Move To Frisco Hit By TV Problem

San Francisco mayor George Christopher says pay television for the Giants West Coast move could cost 30 to 60 million dollars and take three to four years to install. Pacific Telephone official Sullivan reports funds are not ready and the plan may affect the 1958 opener. Dodgers switch to Los Angeles and Giants to San Francisco could hinge on television financing.

San Francisco National League Giants New York Giants West Coast San Francisco Bay Area George Christopher Cosime Presidentullivan Pacific Telephon Telegraph Co Sullivan Brooklyn Dodgers Los Angles Dodgers

Yesterday's Stars: Sanford Tops Cardinals as Phils Take NL Lead

Pitcher Jack Sanford of the Phillies allowed six hits and struck out seven to earn his 12th win, beating the Cardinals 6-2 and moving Philadelphia into the NL lead. Charlie Neal of the Dodgers hit two homers and drove in three in Brooklyn's 20-4 rout of the Braves.

Associated Press Jack Sanford Phillies Cardinals Phils Charlie Neal Dodgers Brooklyn Braves

Premature Report on Brooklyn Dodgers New Park

A World Telegram and Sun report says an engineering survey finds constructing a new ball park in Brooklyn practical for keeping the Dodgers there. The three man Brooklyn sports authority urges immediate approval at the Board of Estimates meeting on July 25. Mayor Wagner denies knowledge of the report. Dodgers president Walter O Malley says he would prefer to wait for the official findings before commenting further.

New York Dodgers Brooklyn World-Telegram Sun Threeman Brooklyn Sports Authority Board of Estimates Wagner Walter O'Malley Dodger

Premature Survey Comment Stirs Public Curiosity

A spokesman for the engineering firm handling the survey calls the story premature and states the final report will be ready in three weeks. The exchange hints at ongoing assessment and public interest in the project timeline.

Colombia Known Earlier as New Granada Under Spanish Rule

The text notes that Colombia was referred to as New Granada during the Spanish colonial era before 1819, identifying the historical name change linked to its independence period.

Colombia New Granada

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James M. Cox Ike Bill P. J. Marshall Picket New Safeway Pine Motor Co Major League THE Seiberling Cammer Tire CO Giants Frisco Strickler & Wagner Kenneth E. Henry CO Aewels Furniture CO Cork St Leggett Wase Chambray Tment Street Famous Name Brands Ladies’ Suits
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