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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1957

Page

2

Funeral service for Mrs Dor cas Idilian Licker

Funeral held for Mrs Dor cas Idilian Licker of Berryville at 2 o'clock today at John Enders Funeral Home conducted by Rev Charlie Honture of Grace Episcopal Church. Burial followed in Hamilton with pallbearers Oscar Ramture Thomas Howell Jack Martin Eddie Joyce Andrew Lavelle and Edward Thoma.

Dorcas Idilian Licker Berryville John Enders Charlie Honture Grace Episcopal Church Servece Hamilton Oscar Ramsture Thomas Howell Jack Martin Eddie Joyce Andrew LaVelle E Edward Thoma

Death of Theodore Caylor during calving delivery in Virginia

Theodore Aubrey Caylor 49 of Rectortown died suddenly yesterday while delivering calves at Edward Lloyds home in Borce. Born October 21, 1907 in Loudoun County he was son of Theodore L. Cay and Estellie Davts Caylor. Survived by his wife Delia Louise Lford Castor and four brothers Willain, Jasper, Milton, and Jesse. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday at John H. Enders Funeral Home Berryville. burial Green Hill Cemetery Berryville.

Theodore Aubrey Caylor Rectortown Edward Lloyd Borce Sie Loudoun County Theodore L. Cay Estellie Davts Caylor Upperville John H. Enders Berryville Julian Orrell Green Hill Cemetery

State Police Capture Two Suspects in Front Royal Robbery

Blair Police arrested Samuel David Markley of Front Royal and James William Maupin of White Post on robbery charges. State Trooper J H Smith reports they, with a fourth man, attacked Thomas Franklin Drumheller on Front Royal Road June 18 and stole $30 to $40. Bail set at $5000 each for Markley and Maupin. third suspect sought.

Drumheller Markley Maupin

Senator Jackson charges Congress misled by Idaho Power

Senator Jack son of Washington accuses Idaho Power Co. of misrepresenting plans for three Hells Canyon dams. He argues a federal dam would outproduce the private trio and flood their sites, amid a heated Senate debate over a comparable federal project.

Jackson Congress Idaho Power Co Washbington Sen Senate Eisenhower Hells Canyon Federal Power Commission America Soviet Union Walking Utah FPC Idaho United States Office of Defense Mobilization

Swedish pair found after disappearance romance tested

The Wennerstrom family learns Christina and Huw Williams are located near Williamsport after their disappearance. The mother expresses relief and plans to visit, while Christina agrees to address a $15 speeding fine and the couple reflects on their budding romance. Both families had been told by the Swedish Embassy to allow the relationship to run its course.

Williamsport Williams Christina Washington Huw Col Wennerstrom

Spring Begins Ladylike Exit Across Nation

The article reports a changing weather pattern across the nation as spring arrives, with cool Canadian air reducing heat levels and widespread fair skies. It notes at least 242 deaths linked to the weather since Saturday, including 214 from heat, plus lightning deaths near Ft Bragg and a 76 mph windstorm in Portland Maine.

Associated Press Rockies Atlantic Seaboard Ft. Bragg N.C New England Portland Maine

Clarke Negro Sent To State Hospital Trial Called Off

Clarke County Negro Frank Wilson charged with murder had his trial in Berryville postponed. At a Saturday hearing he was committed to the State Hospital at Petersburg for observation and treatment. Stewart E. Brown Jr. of Millwood served as his court appointed attorney. Wilson allegedly stabbed his nephew Willie Thomas at Webbtown near Berryville on April 4. He was indicted by the Clarke County grand jury on May 33.

Frank Wilson Clarke County Berryville Wilson Petersburg Stuart E. Brown, Jr Millwood Willie Thomas Webbtown

Byrd Kerr exchange over inflation and fiscal mess questions

Senator Byrd warned of a new inflation with the dollar losing value as Sen. Kerr pressed Vice President Humphrey on a recent Wall Street Journal claim of a fiscal mess. Humphrey denied a crisis, saying the Treasury is in better shape than during the Eisenhower era. Gore warned of bond losses under the administration and questioned who benefits from monetary policy.

Byrd Sen Kerr D-Okia Humphrey Wall Street Journal Senate Bennett Utah Tennessee Treasury Alexander Hamilton Henry Morgenthau Gore

Estate and Auction Notices in Pennsylvania and Virginia

Sale listings detail multiple auctions on June 22 in Littlestown Adams County PA and Bluemont and Winchester Virginia areas. Items include farm acreage 122 acres, farm machinery livestock and antiques, plus household goods furniture tools. Auctioneers: J Arthur Boyd W D Orndorff Ches R Duvall and others. Additional sale July 6 31 30 a m trustee W Edwards fronts Frederick County Court House real estate near Grimes.

Marian Stoner Huey Littlestown Adams County Pennsylvania Stoner J. Arthur Boyd Bank of Clarke County Wiley Home Bluemont W. D. Orndorff R. FE. Moreland W. Edwards Frederick County Court House Real State Grimes Aries R. Duvall

Local FFA Youths Win State Offices and Livestock Honors

James Wood High School Chapter members received major FFA honors at the 31st Virginia Association rally in Blacksburg. James Wood pupils James Watt and Danny Shenk won state officer posts and the Chapter’s livestock judging team A claimed the state title, earning a chance to compete at the national FFA convention in Kansas City.

James Wood High School Future Farmers of America Virginia Association FFA Blackshoro James Givens James Wood Star Today James Watt F. F. A. Association Danny Shenk Young Watt John. T. Watt Gore Watt Gore E. W. Shenk Stephenson Givens Hillsville Kansas City Robert Cather Stephen Lineweaver Younes Cather Arthur Cather Winchester Yeas Young Lineweaver Lee Whitacre Cross Junction Associated Press William Lawson Elkton Clarence Barrack Alfonson Dwight Houff Mt. Sidney George Pettus, II Keyeville Danny Wirtz Salem Buddy Hiter Louisa Tommy Thompson Rural Retreat Lamar Owens Stuart Robert Eller Marion Floyd High Whitmell High Wilson Memorial Middle River Orange High Rustbure

Weather Today Virginia Delivers Warmth and Cool Nights

The forecast notes a clear, cool night across Virginia with lows 50s to mid 60s varying by region. Friday looks mostly sunny and warmer in western and northern areas, with daytime highs easing into the 70s in places and cooler along the mountains.

Rainfall and Sunrise Sunset Data From Local Table

Rainfall measured over the past 24 hours shows trace amounts as of today 8:40 a m. June rainfall to date stands at 1 90 inches with 1957 total at 14 72 inches. Average monthly rainfall by decade shows June at 3 86 inches and other months listed with varying totals.

Gasoline Pump Burns on Henry Shiley Farm Near Clearbrook

Firefighters fought a blaze at a private gasoline pump on the Henry Shiley farm about 9:30 a.m. on Route 11, two miles south of Clearbrook. The pump, just refilled, was extinguished with foam after a short circuit caused electric shocks to a farm helper. Severe damage was reported.

Clearbrook Henry Shiley Shiley

U.S. Holds Firman Atomic Test Policy in Question

U.S. officials affirmed the policy against unilateral test suspensions and tied any pause to a broader disarmament framework. President Eisenhower's remarks at a news conference prompted White House clarification that tests would not be suspended in isolation from other arms control steps.

Washington United States Eisenhower White House James C. Hagerty

Southern Senators Protest 'Lynching Bee' Civil Rights Move

Southern senators decry a legislative lynching bee as they oppose bypassing the Judiciary Committee to place the House civil rights bill directly on the Senate calendar. Knowland pushes a rule to move House-passed civil rights legislation, while opponents warn of filibuster and constitutional limits. Leader Lyndon B. Johnson and Sen Morse weigh in on timing and viability.

Washington Knowland California Senate Senate Judiciary Committee Len Russell House Russell Nixon Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Eisenhower Sen Morse Dore

First Brethren Bible School Presents Evening Program

The Daily Vacation Bible School of the First Brethren Church on Berryville Avenue will present its program at 7 30 p m. The theme Journeying With Jesus runs through exercises songs choruses and handwork demos by pupils. Certificates awarded Friday morning with a church picnic after. Reverend Paul E. Dick invites all to attend.

First Brehren Berryville Avenue Jesus Paul E. Dick

State Cancer Society Commends Betty Drake

The Virginia Division of the American Cancer Society awarded Miss Betty Drake a certificate of appreciation for handling publicity for the Cancer Crusade. The announcement came from Harry Lovett, president of the local State Cancer Society.

State Cancer Society Betty Drake Harry Lovett Virginia American Cancer Society

First Lady Ends Stay in Hospital

Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower wraps up a three day visit at Walter Reed Army Hospital after a routine physical. James C Hagerty said she is not ill and will accompany President Eisenhower to tonight's national Young Republicans Federation convention.

Washington Dwight D. Eisenhower Walter Reed Army Hospital White House James C. Hagerty Eisenhower National Young Republicans Federation Hagerty

Answers to quiz questions printed on page four

The page lists quiz answers including names and facts such as a marriage to Mary, granddaughter of Martha Custis Washington, and mentions Abraham Lincoln, Charles Dickens, and references to Oslo and Artemus. The fragmentary lines include True and No responses, and a seventh month cue.

Mary Martha Custis Washington Eaton Abraham Lincoln Charles Dickens True Oslo Lincoln Artemus

Traffic Deaths Run Below Last Year Across State

Virginia reports 350 traffic deaths for the year to date, lower than the figure at the same point last year. Dorothy L. Smith, 33, of Accomack County, died in a non collision accident on U.S. 13 near Machipongo. Elaine Lesker Swisher, of Lebanon Pennsylvania, wife of a Church of the Brethren minister, died in a three vehicle collision on U.S. 58 near Emporia yesterday.

Virginia Dorothy L. Smith Accomack County U.S. 13 Machipongo Northampton County Elaine Lesker Swisher Lebanon Church of the Brethren Emporia U.S

Brown Carskaden Win Bridge Match

Mrs Harold G Brown and Mrs w A Carskaden took first in the Winchester Contract Bridge Club weekly duplicate at the Golf Club. Runners up were Mrs E C Stuart Jr and Dr William F P Schenck. Third tied to Mr and Mrs Paul Bennett and Mrs E E Willkie. Fifth to Mr and Mrs Lewis H Hyde Jr. Next meeting is June 26 at 8 pm at the Golf Club.

Harold G. Brown W. A. Carskaden Winchester Contract Bridge Club Golf Club E. C. Stuart, Jr William FP Schenck Paul Bennett Martinsburg E. E. Willkie Bluemont Grace Roberts Lewis H. Hyde, Jr

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