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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1950

Page

3

Third Highway Death in Clarke County

After six months without a Clarke County highway fatality a third death in two weeks occurred Saturday night. Joseph B. Beavers 23 of Round Hill died from a fractured skull when thrown from a Chevrolet pickup on Route 657 three miles east of Berryville. Nancy Campbell Bluemont escaped injury. Damages to the pickup were minor. Previously Harvey Russell and Walter Ramey of Charles Town died July 9 when their pickup left the road on Route 12 near Boyce and hit a tree.

Clarke County Joseph B. Beavers Roundhill Rt. 657 Berryville James Wood Beavers Nancy Campbell Bluemont Harvey Russell Walter Ramey Charles Town Rt. 12 Boyce

David C Bayliss Rites Held at Jones Funeral Home

Funeral services for David C. Bayliss are set for 2 p m tomorrow at Jones Funeral Home with Charles Hughes officiating. Burial follows at Mount Hebron cemetery. Pallbearers include Robert Kipps John Ried esa Nard and Eugene Green walt. Surviving relatives include paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs E B Bayliss of Frederick County and maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Roy W McKee of Winchester.

David C. Bayliss Jones Funeral Charles Hughes Mount Hebron Cemetery Robert Kipps John Ried Esa ‘Nard Eugene Greenwalt E. EB. Bayliss Frederick County Roy W. McKee Winchester

Kilgore proposes UN flag atop capitals during Korea war

Senator Kilgore of West Virginia proposes that all United Nations members fighting in Korea fly the UN flag over their capitals alongside their national flags. He argues the two flags would symbolize freedom and deter aggression worldwide.

Washington Kilgore D-W. Va Korea United Nations Truman

Death Investigated in Waynesboro man found on railway

The body of Merl Berry, a Black man, was found Sunday on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway tracks in Waynesboro. Police are investigating whether the death was accidental, noting little blood and severed legs, and clothes not torn as a train strike would normally cause.

Waynesboro Merl Berry Chesapeake and Ohio

Hadacol testimonial from Indianapolis user boosts vitamin claim

Mrs. Phyllis Goff of Indianapolis credits Hadacol with restoring energy and sleep after avoiding a run down condition caused by vitamin and iron deficiencies. She reports weight gain and calmer nerves after several bottles, urging others to try the product with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.

Phyllis Goff Park Ave Indianapolis Indiana Hadacol The LeBlanc Corp

Winchester Jaycees Annual Picnic Draws Members and Guests

About 75 members of the Winchester Junior Chamber of Commerce with wives families and friends attended the annual picnic at Jordan's White Sulphur Springs Stepenson. Out of town guests included Lewis Guy Virginia Beach Betsy Conklin and Nelson Clarke.

Winchester Jaycee Jack Ireland Maurice Trenary William Sullivan Joe Nichols John Knight Jaycee-ettes Ed Molden

Assemblies of God Open 3 Day Session

The 33d Potomac District Council of the Assemblies of God opened a three day meeting at Potomac Park Camp Martinsburg West Virginia. Attendees include representatives from Virginia Pennsylvania Delaware DC and West Virginia. Rev John W Sullivan of Middletown Ohio will open a district camp meeting on the same grounds after the council, with the session running July 21 to August 13 and Sullivan as evangelist alongside foreign missionaries addresses.

Martinsburg W. Va Potomac Assemblies of God Potomac Park Camp Virginia Pennsylvania Delaware District of Columbia West Virginia John W. Sullivan Middletown Ohio Sullivan

Truman to Report On War Wednesday

President Truman will address the nation by radio on Wednesday to outline war policy and the Korean conflict progress. Senate leader Lucas said any war legislation from the president will be given top priority in Congress amid a crisis atmosphere. הב

Washington Congress Truman White House Senate Lucas

Traffic Survey To Cost 113000 In Norfolk Area Plan

The State Highway Department will start tomorrow a traffic origin and destination survey in the Norfolk Portsmouth South Norfolk area. The study aims to develop a future arterial street and highway system and will run through early September at an estimated cost of 113000 dollars.

Richmond State Highway Department Norfolk-Portsmouth Norfolk

Battle in the hills as tanks are halted by air support

The narrative describes air and ground action with tanks halted by rockets and heavy machine gun fire. Wayne and Radcliff shell the enemy armor while Tidwell and Chriet coordinate sorties and fuel concerns before withdrawing near Yongju. They report burning tanks and trucks as they retreat to Arno radio for music.

Wayne Radcliff Tidwell Yongju Chriet

Arlington Resident Injured In Route 50 Auto Crash

A 2:55 a m crash at Routes 259 and 50 near Winchester injured Arlington resident Walker driving a 1949 truck. The truck struck a bank after running a stop sign. Howard Madison Blackburn and his 1936 sedan failed to stop and hit the truck, causing about $600 damage to the bank vehicle and $10 to Blackburn’s car.

Winchester James Kincaid Walker W. Walker Arlington Howard Madison Blackburn Takoma Kudek Kincaid Carl Richard Ridenour Reliance Stephens City Ridenour Route 50 Germain Ford North Cameron St F L. Glaize Arlan Ivan Anderson Route 3 E. O Clower Romney, W. Va Charles Marshall Shoemaker

Five Men Trapped in Fiery Nevada Lead Mine

Five men are trapped deep in the smoke filled Lark mine in Nevada after a fire. Rescue teams faced heavy smoke and 400 miles of tunnels as they work to locate Horace Seal Leland Neilsen Robert Meyerhoffer Byron Thomas and Clyde Auguston, all missing since early yesterday.

Lark Utah U. S Leland Neilson Robert Gordon Meyerhoffer Byron G. Thomas Clyde Auguston United Steelworkers Neilsen Seal Neilson Meyerhoffer Thomas Auguston

Midwest Tornadoes and Hail Cause Damage and One Fatality

Weekend storms battered the Midwest with tornadoes and hail. A Wisconsin death followed a flash flood. Tornadoes near Craig and Cordova Nebraska leveled five farms and a school, injuring six and killing livestock. Rivers overflowed in Darlington and Crete as rains up to five inches fell.

Midwest Wisconsin Craig Nebr Cordova Crete Nebru

Northern Virginia Livestock Show and Sale Planned

The first annual Northern Virginia Livestock Show and Sale is planned between December 15 and January 15 with 100 cattle 50 sheep and 100 hogs. Rules mailed to members county agents and teachers outline aims to educate 4 H and FFA members and farmers on profitable market finishing. President R R Ronalds chairs the sponsoring group with E Clay Rogers and C C Funkhouser guiding the sale and rules. entry forms are available from County Agent I Fred Stine.

Northern Virginia Northern Virginia Livestock Producers Assn FFA R. R. Ronalds E. Clay Rogers C. C. Funkhouser Cunningham and Owen Thomas Jr I. Fred Stine

Everlastin teamwork line by a Kipling admirer

The query attributes the line to D. E. R. A. James Mason Knox, described as a great admirer of Kipling. The exact authorhip is not confirmed in the provided text.

James Mason Knox Kipling

Two Virginia Lads Arrested in Pa After Attempted Hold Up

Swarthmore Pennsylvania police report two Virginia youths aged 18, Charles Kellogg of Charlottesville and Henry Davis of Springfield, arrested for attempted holdup and assault on a policeman plus weapons and firearm violations. A motorist who gave them a ride said they pulled revolvers and refused to exit. Patrolman Robert L. Todd, a motorist, and a milk truck driver overpowered Kellogg in a brief scuffle. Davis did not resist. The pair claimed leave from Sheppard Air Force Base Texas.

Swarthmore Virginia Charles Kellogg Charlottesville Henry Davis Springfield Shepherd Air Force Base Wichita Falls Tex Robert L. Todd Todd Kellogg Davis

Lodge Urges Immediate Mobilization to Halt World Threats

Washington reports Senator Lodge of Massachusetts calls for immediate mobilization of American manpower and industry and rapid Western European support to block Soviet domination. He warns the nation faces a major war in Korea and cites atomic threat, urging swift action and stronger allied effort.

Washington Lodge Korea Massachusetts

A&P Raises Coffee Prices Across Bag-Packed Brands

The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. boosted bag packed coffee prices by four to five cents per pound. Eight O Clock brand goes to 74 cents per pound and Red Circle and Be ar rise to 77 cents. A&P says higher green coffee costs drive the increases, not the Korean War. Trade circles expect further chain announcements.

New York Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co A. and P

Senate Reverses Approval of Point Four Funds

The Senate Appropriations Committee voted 13 to 3 to approve a 34.5 million dollar outlay for point four technical aid, close to Truman's request and above prior limits, with Wherry dissenting over lack of breakdown on spending and the panel increasing the direct aid to 26.9 million while including 5 million for the inter American affairs institute and 2.6 million for Smith Mundt activities.

Washington Senate Appropriations Committee Congress Truman Senate Point Four Institute of Inter American Affairs McKellar D-Tenn Wherry Nebraska

Morrison May Sue Bazile For Libel

Frederickburg Commonwealth's Attorney Horace T Morrison contends Judge Leon M Bazile libeled him with a letter criticizing judicial procedure He faces possible libel action after Bazile filed contempt proceedings over the letter published June 26 Morrison claims the judge called his letter a tissue of lies and that such remarks are libelous

Fredericksburg Commonwealth Horace T Morrison Leon M. Bazile Morrison Bazile King George General Assembly

Better Fighting Ground Japan Troops In Korea

American troops in Korea will have better defensive terrain if forced to withdraw further. Correspondents were advised today that ground conditions in the peninsula should favor retreating forces and offer improved cover and mobility for defenders.

Tokyo Korea

Open to All Pool Order in St. Louis Desegregates Dives

A federal judge ordered St. Louis to desegregate its two outdoor swimming pools, requiring access for Negroes and whites alike, effective Wednesday morning.

ST. Louis City of

Heart Attack Fatal To Moose Official

Norfolk Baltimore man Robert Irvin age 54 died here from a heart attack suffered Friday night after delivering a short address at a meeting of the Norfolk lodge.

Moose Norfolk Robert Irvin Baltimore Norfolk Lodge

Latitude and Longitude Origins in Ancient Greece

A reader asks about the origins of latitude and longitude. The answer notes that these coordinates were first laid down by a Greek mathematician and seaman who lived in the 2nd century.

Seomen E

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