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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1955

Page

2

Guard Review by Top Officials at Indiantown Gap

About 7 000 members of the 29th division lined up for a formal parade and review by Maj Gen Milton A Reckord adjutant general of Maryland who formerly commanded the division The parade marked the end of the first week of a two summer encampment for Maryland and Virginia national units at the Harrisburg area installation Gov Theodore A McKeldin and his wife attended a 119 gun salute and dress parade Reckord conducted a hurried inspection of all Maryland guard units then left for Baltimore after dinner with division officers.

Indiantown Gap Try Nd Army Milton A. Reckord Maryland Virginia Harrisbore Theodore A. McKeldin Gen. Reckord Maryland Guard Baltimore

RC Veterans In Doubleheader At Senseny Park

A softball doubleheader at Senseny Park tonight features RC Veterans versus DeLong Company near Philadelphia. First game at 7 p.m. Cork St. league pitcher Jim Hockman faces Ed Mulford, a 18‑year veteran with a 251‑147 record. second game has Jack Larrick starting for BC with a strong city league rep and a BC lineup including Fawcett Pope Fansler Huyett Grim Smith.

Senseny Senseny Park Royal Crown DeLong Company Philadelphia Jim Hockman Cork St Mulford Jack Larrick Lee Fawcett Leon Pope Ralph Fansler Tevious Bailey Jim Huyett Lawrence Grim Alson Smith

Curves Return To Paris Fashions

Paris fashion note highlights Gen evieve Fath collection emphasizing fit at hips waist and bust. Designer focuses on how garments look when seated with discreet bosom emphasis and draped details. Later in the day wide open necklines appear for evening wear while remaining dignified and versatile.

Paris Genevieve Fath

Woman killed as partner robs gas plant in Cincinnati scene

At a Harrison gas plant a woman is killed when her male partner drives off after an attempted gasoline theft. The car hit a telephone pole and fence, then struck a house before the pair fled on foot. Co owner Frank Rodebush says he held them at gunpoint as police were called.

Cincinnati Harrison Frank Rodebush Rodebush Omer Clark

France Tops 1954 Paris Draw for American Tourists

France attracted the most American visitors in 1954, with Great Britain and Italy trailing close behind. The ranking shows France leading in tourism appeal among U.S. travelers for that year.

France Great Britain Italy

Richard Reynolds Dies in Richmond

Richard Samuel Reynolds founder of Reynolds Metals and longtime tobacco pioneer died at his Richmond home at 73 after a heart attack. He built Reynolds Metals Co and led multiple firms, leaving four sons among his survivors with funeral set for Monday at Second Presbyterian Church.

Richmond Richard Samuel Reynolds R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Reynolds Metals Co Jamaica Bristol Tenn Reynolds King College Columbia University University of Virginia R. J. Reynolds Winston- Salem N. C The Tobacco Company British American Tobacco Co United States Foil Co United States Foil United States Eskimo Pie Corp Reynolds Production Co Reynolds Research Corp Richmond Radiator Co Robertshaw- Fulton Controls Reynolds Alloys Co Reynolds Jamaica Mines, Ltd Reynolds Surinam Mining Corp United States Sanitary Manufacturing Co Julia Louise Parham la Grange Reynolds Metals R.S. Reynolds Jr J. Louis Reynolds W. G. Reynolds David P. Reynolds Louisville Second Presbyterian Church Hollywood Cemetery

Scientists Eye Satellite Feasibility and Timetable

Scientists outlined a satellite project likely to be spherical and basketball sized. It would launch via rockets in a linked series, with a 1957 58 target. Power, cost, and radar tracking plans are debated but optimistic.

Alan T. Waterman National Science Foundation Army White Sands N. M

No Tax Credit Issued in Virginia This Year

Virginia will not grant a Byrd automatic tax credit for the current year. Gov. Gédv. Stanley announced after final general fund revenue figures showed a shortfall of 1,325,764 dollars against the credit threshold. The 1950 act has produced the first year without a credit since its passage.

Richmond Stanley Virginia Henry G. Gilmer General Assembly General Fund ABC Comptroller Governor’s Harry F. Byrd Jr

Record gains for newspaper advertising in 1955

National advertisers bought 9.5 percent more newspaper linage in the first half of 1955 than 1954, the biggest six months ever. June alone rose 15.9 percent. Retail ads up 6.8 percent, with June up 8.9 percent, as chain stores expand ad use and newspapers reaffirm their shopper reach.

Media Records Inc Bureau of Advertising American Newspaper Publishers Association National U.S Harold S. Barnes America Barnes

How Ridged Nail Files Are Made

The nail file is stamped from a steel strip. Cutting edges are chiseled out by vibrating steel knives in a machine that makes 100 cuts per inch.

Suspect Accused Of Aiding Enemy In Korea War

Sgt John W Moore of San Pedro California is arrested at home and charged with aiding the enemy while a prisoner of war in Korea. The army spokesman cites forming on fellow prisoners of war and cooperating with captors. His wife Sondra and their six month old daughter Donna are mentioned.

John W. Moore San Pedro Calif Korea Sondra Donna Army Vicore

Old-Fashioned Parlor Guessing Game Now Played on Television

New York writer Charles Mercer profiles the TV panel quiz Masquerade Party on ABC. Ogden Nash and fellow panelists Ika Chase Buff Cobb Dagmar guess disguises of public figures under moderator Peter Donald. Nash notes fun and occasional slumps.

Charles Mercer New York Ogden Nash ABCTV Nash Felow Ika Chase Buff Cobb Dagmar Peter Donald Manhattan West Coast

Dorothy Boyd Wins At Wardensville Amateur Contest

Dorothy Ann Boyd daughter of Mr and Mrs Mitchell Boyd of Millwood Ave won first place with her Top Hat and Cane darice in the Wardensville amateur show held Wednesday evening. She earned a 15 dollar prize and performed tap and baton encore while her sisters Diane and Jane Boyd joined in a Mexican hat dance.

Dorothy Ann Boyd Mitchell Boyd Millwood Ave Wardensville Miss Boyd Diane Jane Boyd

The Exchange of Joy by Isabel Quigly reviewed

A detailed review of Isabel Quigly s novel The Exchange of Joy. Celia, wife of Needy Coke, is drawn into an ardent affair with Arcangelo while her husband works in Australia. The narrative contrasts Latin and Anglo Saxon sensibilities as Celia s passions overwhelm her, examined by a cool observer.

Isabel Quigly Harcourt Brace Needy Coke Celia Australia Italy Ginevra Arcangelo Cal

Edith Cochran Dempsey Rites Set In Dayton

Funeral service for Mrs. Edith Cochran Dempsey of Dayton Ohio, formerly of this city, will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. E B. Smith officiating. Pallbearers are W Raymond Cochran Charles H Cochran Henkel M Lamp Elmer C Lamp Lewis A Lamp and Maynard H Renner. Burial follows at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Remains arrive at Jones Funeral Home tomorrow morning at 10 and lie in state until the service.

Edith Cochran Dempsey Dayton Ohio Miami Valley Hospital Jones Funeral Home E. B. Smith W. Raymond Cochran Charles H .Cochran Henkel M. Lamp Elmer C Lamp Lewis A. Lamp Maynard H. Renner Mount Hebron Cemetery Servce

Don’t Forget Your Pets During the Hot Weather

Public notice urges pet owners to provide continuous fresh water for animals during hot conditions. Emphasizes keeping water accessible and monitoring animals for signs of overheating.

IQ Quiz Answers From Page Four

Quiz page provides ten answers: Ark of the Covenant, No Monticello, No, Detroit, 1921 KDKA Pittsburgh, No, St Marys Ohio, Lincoln, True, Plutarch.

Monticello Detroit KDKA Pittsburgh St. Mary's Ohio Lincoln True Plutarch

Auctions announced for tractors real estate and household goods

Sales Directory lists on August 2 at 10 a.m. Ralph W. Horst of Marion Pennsylvania 6 miles south of Chambersburg offering tractors and farm equipment. On August 27 at 11 a.m. W E Edwards trustee sells real estate near Vaucluse. August 20 at 10 a.m. estate of Bessie C Ramsburg at Capon Bridge West Virginia with real estate livestock farm machinery furniture and household goods auctioneer H F Smith

Ralph W. Horst Marion Chambersburg W. E. Edwards Vaucluse Charles R. Duvall E.S.T Bessie C. Ramsburg Capon Bridge W. Va H. F. Smith

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Jones Funeral Home, Inc N. Cameron ST Minor Motor CO Alfalfa Green Chemical CO Wyck St Winchester Henry Serrette Geronimo Roudebush Richard Reynolds Marietta Ronciere R. Lee Barney Gainesboro Dorothy Boyd COSCO S. Loudoun St TER Furniture W.G. Rogers Franklin Fords John Deere Oliver Massey-Harris Ford Farmers & Dealers Sales Mer Marion, Pa W. Boscawen St Dempsey Bro County Real Estate Carl V. Brumback Circuit Court Frederick County Willet H. Painter McCormick Farmalls C. J. Brumback
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