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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1950

Page

2

Local soldiers wounded in Korea and odd fishing tales

Two Winchester youths, Pfc. Charles R. Lewis and Pvt. Charles L. Shanholtz, are reported wounded in action in Korea. The piece mixes war news with light fishing anecdotes about minnows, bass snacks, and a long distance trout tale from Kashawakamak Lake.

Charles R. Lewis Winchester Howard Lewis Charles L. Shanholtz On F. Shanholtz Baltimore Frederick County

National Guardsmen Return From Summer Training in Winchester

National Guardsmen from the Blue and Gray Division return to Winchester after two weeks at Camp Pickett. Sgt Boyd G Headley and Lt Boyd Headley are highlighted amid ceremony with Lt Col Archibald Sproul presiding. Captains Himelright Manuel Clowe and Kern observed as officers praise the two week camp effort and combat readiness. The Virginia portion of the Twenty ninth Infantry Division appears unaffected by a broader Army call up decision.

Winchester Camp Pickett Boyd G. Headley Paper Mill Road Archibald A. Sproul M. B. Clowe, Jr Charles Lillis Robert Manuel James Himelright Dick Kern Company I Himelright Manuel Virginia Twenty-ninth Infantry Division Army National Guard

General Dean Reported Missing in Korea

Washington reports Maj. Gen. William F. Dean commander of the 24th Division listed as missing in action in Korea. General MacArthur said Dean was wounded and hoped to be reunited with his unit, noting an interpreter with him provided the update.

Washington Army Today William F. Dean Korea Dean Douglas MacArthur Far East MacArthur

4-H Contest Planned Here At First Baptist Church

4 H contest winners from Shenandoah Warren Fauquier Clarke Loudoun Frederick and Page counties compete for area awards at 9 30 Wednesday morning. Frederick County entrants include Ruth Rinker Nancy Cather Nancy Baker Bobby J Owens Ruth Snapp Kathryn Hulver Naomi Rav...

First Baptist Church Piccadilly St Shenandoah Warren Fauquier Clarke Loudoun Frederick Page County Frederick County Ruth Rinker Nancy Cather Nancy Baker Bobby J. Owens Ruth Snapp Kathryn Hulver Naomi Ravey Mary Hollar Lucille Carpenter Roxanne Rogers Charlottesville Hallie Hughes Mary L. Graves

Stock Exchange Ticker Tape Totals on October Twenty Ninth

Total NYSE transactions surpassed 16 million shares as 15 000 miles of ticker tape poured from 3 000 tickers, quoted from Neill's The Stock Exchange.

New York Stock Exchange Neill’s The Stock Exchange

Attend Scout Camp Close Marks End of Session at Enon

About 125 scouts and leaders attended Camp Enon this week as the summer program closes next Saturday with facilities reserved for colored scouts. Returning home are Troop 2 members J. Pinckney Arthur Jr. and others, Troop 9 members Allen Bamne and Bob Barbey, Troop 1 members C. B. Campbell et al, Troop 6 member William Zirkle, and Troop 18 members from Berryville led by Paul Ballengie. It is the final camp day for 19 Kernstown scouts who had been at Rock Enon since July 9.

Camp K Enon J. Pinckney Arthur Jr Tommy Baker Daniel Cammer Frank Ducknall Philip Groves John W. Jones William R. Locke Wood Rosenberger Granville Sydnor Allen Bamne Bob Barbey Campbell James F

Home Agent's Weekly Schedule July 24 to July 28

County 4-H events listed with demonstrations area contests and club meetings. Activities include Round Hill 4-H at Community Hall July 24 2:30 p.m. and July 25 planning at First Baptist July 26 area contests at First Baptist July 28 a county yard party at Stonewall School. HD members urged to arrange transport.

Round Hill Community Hall First Baptist Friendly Grove Hick Phillips West Frederick Frances Sager First Baptist Church Stonewall Lee Dick Evandale Wm. Armel Mountain Falls Store Stonewall School

Winchester Days Draw Record Shopping Crowd

The Saturday crowd for the local cooperative sales venture sponsored by the Retail Merchants Association packed sidewalks and crowded parking lots. Free metered parking remained, and city buses offered free downtown transport until 4 p.m.

Winchester Retail Merchants Association

Real estate and notices from Frederick and surrounding counties

July sales directory lists dates and locations for public auctions including real estate and personal property in Winchester Berryville Harrisonburg and Tinkerville with Commissioners Aldhizer Waddell and Newlin arranging auctions at county courthouses and in front of the court houses.

Massie & Reardon Frederick County Court House Cameron St Winchester Jos B. Newlin E. James St Aldhizer & Waddell Rockingham County Court House Harrisonburg Tinkerville Molly Madrigal Ritter Middle Road Hillcrest Betty Starner N. Braddock St E.s.t H. J. Hardesty Berryville Elston Wharton Court House Berryville Ave

Virginia highway death toll hits seven in yesterday’s accidents

The Virginia highway death toll for 1950 rose to seven after two more fatalities were reported today, following five deaths and multiple injuries recorded last night by State Police in yesterday’s highway crashes.

Associated Press Virginia

States Conclude Virginia Tech Boys and Girls Session

About 1721 youths finish the 11th Boys State and 4th Girls State at Virginia Tech. Governor Minnick and Governor Norby announce cabinet and appointments for state posts. Alumni election at noon will end activities with a president and secretary chosen.

Blacksburg Virginia Tech M. L. Minnick Salem Boys’ State Barbara Norby Arlington Girls’ State Barbara Allen Richmond Ada Blackwell Staunton Minnie Rainey Lynch

Woman Found Dying on Highway Near Staunton

Staunton Virginia authorities await autopsy results for Lula Sprouse a 35 year old Charlottesville woman found unconscious beside U S Route 11 south of Staunton. Police say she died after being taken to University Hospital Charlottesville and there is no auto strike. A male companion reportedly drove her to the outskirts to look for work with three boxes of clothes. neither man nor clothes能 traced.

Staunton Augusta County Charlottesville Here Lula Sprouse University Hospital Tennessee George R. Desper

Roanoke to Vote On School Expansion

Roanoke County moves toward a $3,500,000 bonds referendum for school construction and remodeling. The County School Board will review a petition of 1,000 qualified voters on August 14 and may approve a bond issuing resolution. Attorney Ben Chapman will draft the resolution.

Roanoke Roanoke County Ben Chapman Salem

Attorney Named To Defend Morrison

Frederickburg based attorney Duval Radford of Bedford has been chosen to defend Horace Morrison the commonwealths attorney for King George County in a contempt case set for September 1 Morrison was ordered to appear in King County Circuit Court by Judge Leon Bazile who brought the contempt charges after Morrison released a letter to Governor Batile requesting an investigation of the judge.

Fredericksburg Duval Radford Bedford Horace T. Morrison Commonweath King George County Morrison Radford King County Leon M. Bazile Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Bazile Batile

How's Your L Q 2 Answers Revealed Page 4

The page presents ten short questions and answers covering topics from evolution theory to handwriting and plant breeding. It notes Los Alamos New Mexico's atomic research city population around 10,000, founded in 1942.

Washington French Republic True Theodore Dreiser Neck Los Alamos New Mexico

Plans Under Way For 4-H Yard Party

Plans nearing completion for a county wide 4 H party to be held Friday at the Stonewall School grounds. A half dozen committees have been at work for several weeks organizing the fund raising event.

Stonewall

Four Room Frame Dwelling Planned Near Winchester

Lucille Braithwaite of Winchester Route 3 receives permission to erect a four room frame and stucco bungalow about 3 1 2 miles east of Winchester off Senseny Road. Estimated cost is 1500 dollars.

Lucille Braithwaite Winchester Senseny Road

County 4 H Council Fete Sets 5 P M Start

The County 4 H Council announces a fete beginning at 5 P M. The event aims to showcase local youth projects and community participation with activities and displays.

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