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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1952
Page
9
A Chicago columnist recaps Democratic disarray and key figures like Estes Kefauver, Averell Harriman, and Mamie Eisenhower as voters consider 1956 outcomes. The piece notes confusion over leadership and hints at gendered reflections on the White House, ending with lighthearted remarks.
Richard Y and Lewis will be guest speakers at the regular meeting of the Club. The club will observe Ladies' Night on Friday at 6 p m at the Golf Club with supper served. Reservations may be made by calling Charles Dick.
Clarke County records list sixteen deeds filed in the county clerk office. Filings include William J. Mileham and Teresa B. Mileham with Doris D. Anderson as joint tenants owning portions of two parcels totaling 11 acres in the Blue Ridge area. Other entries mention Mary F. Wisecarver Lot 21 in Helen L. Smith Addition Berryville and parcels in Shenandoah Retreat Corp. with Pearl G. and Cee listed in Block 10 Unit No.
Denver dispatch reports General Dwight D. Eisenhower dodged questions about a preferred Democratic presidential nominee, as Democrats opened their national convention in Chicago to choose their opponent for the November election. Eisenhower avoided specifics while at his campaign headquarters west of Chicago.
The will of the late Sarah E. Farm near Clarke County provides for estate distribution to seven named children. Executors posted a list of heirs and a bond of 37920 dollars. appraisers named were William M. Fenton Frank Turner Hummer Charles F. Wise Carver and Lawrence Russell.
Question on Carver's wealth notes that his estate formed a foundation used to start an endowment. The item records speculation about his finances and the creation of a fund from his bequest.
Rosa Cougill 81 of this city died early yesterday at her daughter’s residence 623 National Ave. She was born in Stephens City daughter of Samuel and Sarah White and widow of C E Cougill. Survived by son Clarence of Harrisonburg and two daughters Inez Barley and Gertie Ebersole of Reliance plus grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services and interment at Stephens City Methodist Church.
Elmer Wires of Beaver Falls dies in Pennsylvania. His widow is the former Miss Margaret Pifer of Middletown. The Rev. Hayne Boozer, pastor of the Lutheran Church, will be officiating.
A 48 year old man identified as Frank Moore formerly of Knoxville was found beaten to death behind a Huck truck used for a home project in Tb. He was employed by Aero Engineering and Construction Co. of Tb. Police declined to discuss possible motives.
Ruth Spaid Barrett 44 wife of Robert Barrett of Fairmont WV died Saturday. She was daughter of Angus and Bertie Spaid of Yellow Springs WV and a Methodist. Survived by husband mother and three brothers Paul Lyle and Melvin Spaid. Funeral services by Rev Moore at Fairmont Methodist Church tomorrow 1 30 p m from Ker Ridge Christian Church. Burial at Giffin Funeral Home Capon Bridge pending service.
Some fishes have teeth in their jaws, others in the throat or on the tongue. Some lack teeth entirely.
Grover Cleveland Carroll, 60, of Berryville, died in Memorial Hospital. A retired farmer, he was born August 21, 1892, in Clarke County. Survivors include his widow Lovell J Carroll two daughters Dorothy Read and Anna Collis and son John Carroll, all of Berryville. Funeral services will be held.
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