28 Jul 1952
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1952
Page
1
Clarence F P Bob Schenck is named head of the Apple Blossom Festival for 1952 53 by Blossom Festival Inc. Officers and directors were elected at the annual meeting with Schenck re elected for ten years service.
Continued on page two details a bier tribute with mourners, a private funeral Mass, and mentions of local businesses and rooms for rent. The fragment references St. Hable's Real Estate and a series of page-column markers with dates or identifiers.
The Winchester Star notes the 1952 Democratic National Convention defied by three men. It discusses Moody resolution attempts to unseat southern delegates, the potential nomination path for Adlai Stevenson, and questions about his and Kefauver’s positions and experience.
Dallas reports Shivers and Daniels secure a victory amid a tense Texas contest. The article notes Daniel faced strong opposition as Lind and Seckeerth were mentioned alongside administration favorite, reflecting a high stakes political race with notable figures and a crowded field.
Governor Battle receives a hearty homecoming welcome with Virginia delegates in tow after Chicago events. He defends his stance and challenges seating Virginia claims while noting a possible swing toward Roosevelt and Minnesota during a four minute convention speech.
The region faced worsening fire risk as heat intensified with dry conditions. Forest fires emerged as a growing problem in the summer weather, threatening resources and prompting concern across communities.
Landon B Whitacre is chosen as Gainesboro Council President. The article notes associated events including a meeting at the city courthouse at 8 p m on August 4 with a state organization official explaining the plan and Ebenezer Church accepting an invitation for next year’s district meeting.
Our plant will be closed for vacations August 4 through August , auction at Stephens City Fri Aug 1 starting 6 p.m. at School Grounds.
Sen Brien a Connecticut Democrat and member of the Atomic Energy Committee died of cancer in Georgetown at 10:10 a m with family present. A new senator in 1945 when Hiroshima was struck he became a prominent voice on atomic policy and led as chief of a committee.
A Saturday crash south of the city injured two men after a Pontiac crossed paths with a 1962 Buick driven by William Henry of Alexandria. Four men were ejected, and vehicle damage was estimated at $600. A White Post resident, William Jackson, was also hurt on Route 12 when his truck struck a tele phone pole. damage to his car was about $300.
The Winchester Days event reported a gross business around $100,000. Ronnie Adams, 18, of 230 Parkway, won the grand prize on Saturday night in Frederick County. Other grand prizes went to Mrs. W. E. of Battle Ave., Mrs. Mamie of 800 S. Washington St., K. C. Funkhouser of Rouches, V A, Alma Poe and Mrs. Elizabeth Sons of N. Washington St. A prize necklace and bracelet set was unclaimed from last year.
Four to 12 unidentified objects appeared on radar near Washington National Airport and Andrews Air Force Base. Jet fighters pursued for six hours but reported no contact. one pilot saw four lights and a steady white light before they vanished. Officials noted radar quirks and linked this to the ongoing saucer wave echoing events since 1947.
Weather records show Winchester reaching 101 degrees the highest since 1944 with 102 on August 19. August 1943 had a 100 degree high. Corn and pastures in the county are stressed by the heat and drought, though not as severely as in some areas, according to County Agent I. Sousa Soracivehinar and local researchers.
A man confesses to a deadly incident that left his wife and four children fatally injured while others were harmed. Police chief confirms ongoing investigation and notes the severity of the case.
Haines indicted on six counts for forging and uttering checks drawn on the Western Frederick Bank in the name of J. W. Lafrick. The June 3 payment was $14.50, followed by checks of $15 on June 13, $18 on June 14, two checks of $16 on June 19, and $18 on June 20. Arraigned before D. Marshall with Anderson present.
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