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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1951

Page

2

Presbyterian Speaker at Winchester Service

C H Johnson Presbyterian speaker and Program of Progress Committee chairman from Atlanta will headline Winchester Church worship at 11 am. He formerly served as vice president of Ralston Purina Co and now pursues church work, presenting The Tithing Advantage. Also, Harry McCann joins as speaker at Winchester Presbytery Men’s Rally in First Presbyterian Church.

Co. S. Johnson Program of Progress Committee Atlanta Winchester Presbyterian Church Ralston Puring.Co St Louis Harry McCann Winchester W. Va Wincheser O Pa Sprenkie

Volcano Alert Shifts From Katmai to Mageik Peak

A reader reports Mt Mageik near Kodiak Alaska erupting with ash and steam while Mt Katmai lies quiet miles away across Shelikof Strait. Observers note an ash cloud rising and airlines preparing for possible flight detours.

Kodiak Alaska Mt. Katmai Mt. A Lae Shelikof Strait Kodiak Island Mt. Mageik

Berryville and Winchester Sales Directory Highlights

July 31 at 1 PM on S Church St Berryville Virginia features household and kitchen furniture. August 3 at 11 AM at County Court House Winchester lists valuable city business and residence items.

Church St Berryville County Court House Winchester

Alleged Car Breaker Is Held Under Bond

William sburg court holds David R Kelly of Newport News on 1500 dollar bond after charges of breaking and entering a car resisting arrest and assaulting a federal officer. Ranger Lewis T Booker testified he saw Kelly break into a car at Yorktown Beach and fled after a confrontation. Booker fired a warning shot as Kelly fled into the woods, where a posse led by Route 17 authorities later searched.

Williamsburg Donald R. Taylor Newport News David Rehard Kelly Lewis Thomas Booker Richmond Taylor Kelly Yorktown Booker Colonial National Park

New School Chairs Bring Modern Sit Up Benefits

Dr Davell Harmon argues old folding seats hinder learning and posture. He demonstrates swivel chairs at Stanford University School Planning Lab to reduce spine curvature and stomach aches, claiming better posture aids digestion and education.

Palo al10 Calif Davell Aarmon Harmon Stanford University

Elderly minister avoids jail after double parking ruling

In San Pedro California 93 year old William Ross Lloyd faced a traffic citation after 50 years of driving without prior penalties. The judge suspended the sentence complimenting his long record and Lloyd noted his status as a retired minister.

San Pedro Calif William Ross Lloyd Lloyd

OPS to Seek Court Action in Virginia Lumber Cases

An investigation of Virginia's lumber industry led the Office of Price Stabilisation to seek court action in at least seven cases, District OPS Director Paul R. Lauritzen said today.

Richmond Virginia Lumber Industras Office of Price Btabilisation District Ops Paul R. Lauritzen

John Agar Faces Sentence for Drunk Driving Counts

Actor John Agar, former husband of Shirley Temple, faces sentencing on August 27 after being convicted on one misdemeanor drunk driving count and pleading guilty to the second. Each charge carries up to six months in jail and $500 fine. he is free on $300 bond.

Los Angeles John Agar Agar Shirley Temple

Armistice talks outline five point agenda in Korea

Negotiators moved to five key items including cease fire boundaries and a demilitarized zone. Supervision by an international body, air and ground monitoring, and the return of prisoners are key sticking points. The UN seeks early agreement and real inspections while the Communists resist foreign troop withdrawal and ground oversight.

North Korea U.N 38Th Parallel Reds Korea United Nations Segal Red Politioa Nan. Ni Kaesong William P. Nuckols Rideway

Paper questions Boyle role in RFC loan negotiations

The Post-Dispatch challenges Democratic Leader William M. Boyle Jr. for saying he had no role in securing a $565000 RFC loan for American LithoFold Corp. Boyle and James P. Finnegan are linked to the firm’s payroll, and RFC directors are facing questions as a grand jury investigates Finnegan’s official conduct.

ST. Louis The Post-Dispatch William M. Boyle, Jr St Louis American Lithefold Corp Democratic National Committee Internal Revenue James P. Finnegan Reconstruction Finance Corporation Boyle Truman RFC Finnegan RFC Hero National Committee Fhat Washington Florida R. J. Banner Cecil A. Green

Private Eye Accused of Coercing False Confessions

Chicago investigator Charlies R. Underwood, jailed in Bolivar County, faces scrutiny as sheriff reports he forced four Mississippi men to confess to a murder. Sheriff Marshall and Deputy Sheffield defend the strapped interrogations, while FBI looks into the case.

Cleveland Miss Chicago Bolivar County W. D. Dempsey Charlies R. Underwood Cook County Illinois Underwood Indianola George Marshall Sheriff Marshall C. H. Sheffield Robert McKinney McKinney East St

Thief Trapped After Cashier's Check Fraud Arrest

Kari Edwards, 57, an unemployed electrician, is accused of stealing a cashier's check from a blind woman, Marjory Stewart, forging her endorsement, and spending the funds on liquor. Edwards claimed he signs with a rubber stamp and admits braille marks on the check were used to fake authenticity. A bank teller and store were involved in returning the check when braille marks were not found.

Los Angeles Kari Edwards Marjory Stewart Edwards

MacArthur Visits Father's Home in Chicopee Route

General Douglas MacArthur begins a trip from Boston to his father's birthplace in Chicopee. The party visits City Hall and two Army hospitals in Waltham and Framingham, then heads by train to Springfield and automobiles to Chicopee. Over half a million lined the route in Boston. police anticipated similar crowds in western Massachusetts.

Boston Douglas MacArthur Are MacArthur Chicopee Alls Army George Lawler Westover Airforce Base Waltham Framingham Springfield Massachusetts

Blood Donor Miracle Box Aims to Speed Up Blood Splitter

A new compact device from the American Optical Company imports blood directly from donors to split into red cells plasma and platelets. Led by Charles A Ellis and with Harvard researchers the box cools the blood seals all parts and operates sterilely without bottles enabling immediate access to diseased blood for study.

Sqouthbridge Mass Red Cross American Optical Company Harvard Charles A. Ellis Robert Tinch Douglas M. Surgenov Edwin J. Cohn

Western Airlines contracts with stewardesses union

Western Airlines signed a contract with the Air Line Stewardesses Association granting 100 members an extra 25 dollars per month plus overtime pay after 75 hours. Stewardesses previously earned 197.50 to 252.50 dollars monthly. The airline’s dispute with 325 Air Carrier Mechanics Association members remains unsettled as it seeks a union shop.

Los Angeles Western Airlines Air Line Stewardesses Association Air Carrier Mechanics’ Association

Japanese Woman Reports Four Officers in Seoul Occupation Army

A repatriated Japanese woman told Kyodo she saw four Japanese officers serving with the Communist army that occupied Seoul last July. She described their presence during the Tokyo led occupation period and identified the units involved.

Tokyo Kyodo South Korea Seoul

Water Pageant at Camp White Rock by Girl Scouts

Girl Scout campers staged a Neptune themed water pageant at Camp White Rock on the Cacapon River with King Neptune Cappy Saxe and Queen Aileen Taylor leading a cast of Martinsburg Hagerstown and Winchester participants. Attendants performed water ballets before a picnic and evening gathering. Counselor in Training campers aid younger units while gaining outdoor leadership experience.

Camp White Rock Cacapon River King Neptune Cappy Saxe Winchester Aileen Taylor Martinsburg Mary Landon Smith Hagerstown Sallye Ann Miller Bluff Nit

Expensive Shelter Story In Philadelphia Ends With Loss

A 65 year old Philadelphia widow Mrs Josephine Wolfe offered shelter during a sudden downpour to a stranger. The stranger claimed a real estate man would double money quickly and persuaded her to invest. After she handed over funds the pair vanished with no return.

Philadelphia Josephine Wolfe

Tea brewing ratio and steeping time guidance

Experts advise two thirds of an ounce of tea per quart of water and a leaf fusion time of 3 to 5 minutes. The teapot should be warmed beforehand.

Staffordshire

Drive on Acheson Faces Obstacles in House Vote

In Washington Republicans try to remove Dean Acheson from the State Department payroll facing a vote shortage and a potential parliamentary snag. GOP splits and firmer Democratic lines cloud success chances and a technicality may bar an amendment in the appropriation bill.

Washington Dean Acheson State Department GOP Acheson

Gloria Swanback in Hollywood Comeback Movie Role

Gloria Swan is back in Hollywood for another film part after a long screen absence. She returned two years ago and earned an Academy Award nomination for Sunset Boulevard where she played a has been movie star. Now she will portray another film actress.

Hollywood Gloria Swan Sunset Boulevard

How's Your L Q7 Answers Revealed

Answers to the quig questions printed on Page 4 list Dr. Joseph W. Weinberg as item 1 and specify First Monday as item 2. The responses place Rhode Island at item 3 and confirm No at item 4. All are American artists appears at item 5, William Shakespeare in As You Like It at item 6, Dallas at item 7, No at item 8, Trees by Joyce Kilmer at item 9, and Amateur Hour as item 10.

Joseph W. Weinberg Rhode Island William Shakespeare Dallas Joyce Kilmer

Army unit headed by Truman included Irish Catholic soldiers

President Truman noted that his World War I artillery battery was largely Irish Catholics. He spoke with six Christian Brothers Education Association officials, visiting the White House. He quipped that most of his battery mates “have made good” and they are probably Democrats.

Washington Truman

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