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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1952
Page
2
Seasonal worker demand in Virginia dropped last week with weaker hiring in Nelson and Albemarle counties as preparations begin for the upcoming season. Labor needs are expected to build up again this week as Aus looms.
Auctioneer Charles Duvall advertises sale of farm machinery at a site one mile north of Mt Falls on Route 606 near Charlies Town. Sale includes entire oily melag man and related equipment.
A historical note by W. F. Ship recounts Winchester as one of the earliest U S post offices and lists a sequence of postmasters from 1792 to 1940, including names such as George W. Taylor Samuel R. Atwell William Miller and William F. Shipe. It also covers White Hall and Back Creek Valley offices with postmaster succession and key dates.
The Oak Ridger editorial endorses General Dwight D. Eisenhower for president citing the Democratic National Convention and Tennessee politics as reasons. It says the paper hopes Oak Ridge will support the Republican nominee in November and criticizes current administration conduct.
Progress Mr. Turner announces his plan as head of the Institute for its second year. He praises member cooperation and anticipates growth with new members and suppliers joining since the charter last July. New active members include Boweman Apple Products Co. Inc Mt Jackson H F Byrd Inc Berryville A H Renehan Son Sykesville Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Winchester. Supplier members added include American Can Anchor Hocking Glass Muirson Label State Container Cardinal Glass That cher Glass Elmira and Valley Glass Washington.
Virginia Democratic leaders debate backing Stevenson Sparkman as the party questions loyalty pledges and the central committee’s ability to compel convention actions. Governor Battle suggests evaluating the situation first while Miller cites duty to back the ticket yet resists pledges beyond the local party.
A county circuit court session this morning heard Hodgson change plea from not guilty to guilty on a larceny charge. Sentencing was postponed until August 1.
Jack and Jill Nursery will reopen on September 4 with Mrs Andrew Babb returning as director and Mrs Gordon Harmon as assistant. The school will operate weekdays from 9 a m and has enrolled 19 children including John Chapman Janet Battaille Michael Lovett Jerry Hay Leslie Magerfield Marilyn Carter Cathy Riley Eddie Hall Bill Wydelis Andy Koman Stephen Koman Ann Milbourne Christopher Carr Monte Harris Jimmy Warner Keith Dick Bobby Janzar Carolyn White Linda Schmidt and Pat McCormick.
The excerpt lists quiz answers including a shareholder a yes and a Pacific theme. It names the Lord Chancellor a railroad engineer and a route from England to the U S with mentions of West Indies Troy David and a claim that Jones is a good worker.
Sentencing is set for this afternoon at 2 30 p m in two violence cases tied to a Klan led conspiracy. The state aims to conclude proceedings with fourteen defendants having pled guilty or no contest to charges of assault and conspiracy.
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