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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1950
Page
3
Detroit court ends 19 month divorce case between Walter and Rachel Tucker. Dispute centered on furniture and a cocker spaniel. Judge Ira W. Wayne orders furniture sold and proceeds split equally. He also instructs physical division of the dog with Mrs. Tucker choosing which half she wants.
Union vesper services sponsored by the Winchester Ministerial Assn. start at 7 p m Sunday on the Friends Meeting House green with Rev William Archer Wright in charge. The summer schedule lists 12 churches and dates through Sept 3, with Rev F B Oglesby leading the district superintendent service.
Mrs Carrie A Cochran widow of Frederick A Cochran of Welltown died at 812 S Braddock St at 4 am. Born Jan 11 1872 in Frederick County she was daughter of S Franklin and Betty A Clevenger of Stephenson. She was a Friends member and hosted visitors at her home known as the house beside the road. Survived by three sisters and multiple nieces and nephews. Funeral at Hopewell Meeting House tomorrow at 2:30 pm with Walker McC Bond directing.
In Los Angeles a small hydraulic press at UCLA can liquefy marble into a molasses like flow under 150000 psi. Geophysicist Dr. David Griggs aims to simulate conditions 22 miles underground to study earthquakes and locate mineral veins by reproducing subterranean states.
In Tokyo, Shigeru Yoshida's Liberal Party led a pro occupation ticket to a strong victory in Japan's House of Councillors election. With 22 seats undecided, Liberals hold 46 seats to the Social Democrats 30 and other parties. The government plans to outlaw the Communist Party, provoking Communist threats of retaliation.
Jolene Dick of Front Royal Road won first place money at the Palace Theater Amateur Show. She sang and played guitar. A tie for second occurred between Patricas Dunn and Betty Jean Auger, both Route 1-A residents, who split second and third prize money.
Stanley Walker notes in a biography of Governor Thomas E. Dewey that George Martin Dewey, the governor’s paternal grandfather, served as a delegate at the first Republican convention held under trees in Jackson Michigan in 1854.
Virginia Tech fruit specialist A H Teske says the 1950 peach crop may reach about 750000 bushels and rank among the best in size and quality, aided by improved conditions after freezes. The state's apple crop will be bigger than 1949 but well short of earlier forecasts, with declines across major varieties due to late frosts and rain. Actively managed pest and disease control has reduced risks as the critical period approaches.
Washington officials anticipate a Japanese peace settlement after conferences in Tokyo. Secretary Johnson and General Bradley will tour Pacific headquarters, while John Foster Dulles plans to join in Tokyo mid June. They seek a security framework and a long term American troop presence.
The 1950 Winchester Soap Box Derby runnerup will receive a Colson bicycle. Jaycee committee members released the information urging 11 to 15 year olds who have not yet signed up for the July 4 race to enter. Entry blanks are at B M Chevrolet Co. Winners’ trophies and more will be on display at McCroy's Store on N Loudoun St. Those registering before June 15 attend a JCC swimming party at Willow Lawn Pool.
The Mount Hebron ceremony features Father McAllister urging graduates to pursue truth, tolerance, and spiritual values over brutal materialism. Clergy from several churches lead the service while Handley Glee Clubs perform. Final 1950 graduation events schedule include prom, banquet, and diplomas for the Class of 1950.
Funeral services for Russell W. Robertson were held at 2 o clock Saturday at Relief Methodist Church officiated by Rev. J. S. Peebles. Interment followed at Mt. Hebron with pallbearers Harry White Carl Martin Alfred Rinker Floyd Ginn George Branner Nelson Nichols and flower girls Ruby Beaver Norma Beaver Margaret Rinard Lucille Funk Ruth Rinker Ruth Snapp Betty Rinker and Anna Lee Rinard present.
Under secretary of State Webb told Syracuse University commencement that the world moves toward an era in which totalitarianism decays before rising freedom even in Russia. He said the American program aims for a better world and future actions will help shape that era.
The passage notes mounting pressure for collaboration with free nations despite the Soviet Union and its allies. It highlights broad international calls and increasing acceptance of Western cooperation across allied states.
Garland R. Quarles completes 26 years with Winchester public schools and 21 years as superintendent. He joined Winchester in 1924 as an English instructor.
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