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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1951
Page
3
Mayor M B Clowe Jr issues a proclamation designating June 25 to 30 1951 as Swim for Health Week in Winchester urging citizens and organizations to cooperate in promoting healthful youth swimming and constructive energy use.
Tonight at 8 15 Joe Wright and Doneee Sener race for Marty Burlin in Winchester Virginia as Burlin enters Eight and Nine Ball. Wright defeated 1950 Indianapolis 500 champion Billy Holland recently and is aiming for a strong year start. Thirty six contestants compete in the 25 lap feature as Northern Virginia Stock Car club weighs weekly Sally night shows.
The aircraft is described as cruising at about 490 miles per hour and operating at a high altitude anticipated for routine transatlantic or continental routes.
George A. MacArthur recalls the US First Marine Division in Korea. Since August 2 at Pusan perimeter, about 10,000 Marines have fallen or rotated through the line east of Hwachon Reservoir. Inchon landing, Seoul retaking, and Hungnam evac show the division’s enduring presence. Lt. Baldiero Lopez of Orlando, Fla., a Medal of Honor nominee, died at Inchon while saving peers.
Berryville church lists youths aged 12 to 14 attending the Pioneer Camp at Massanetta Springs near Harrisonburg for Me terian sessions. Names include Joan Stubdeneegg Allen Levi Peg gy Boxwell Gail Haymaker Sue Ellen Clevenger Norma Monroe Rebecca Anne Athey Shelby Grubbs Nancy Feagans Mary Margaret Thoma Lou Tap pan Boxwell. Parents driving them are Mrs Harry Thoma and J C Brubaker. They plan to leave in the morning and return Monday. the camp is held annually at the Conference grounds.
A court ruled on child custody and ordered support of 40 dollars twice monthly. The decision specifies payment arrangement and custodial terms for the children.
Sunday visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Boyce included numerous family groups from Yellow Springs W Va Paw Paw W Va Chambersville and Winchester with several calls from Miss Pearl Cochran Mrs Etta Lamp and others. The Children's Day Service at the EUB Church drew local attention and Mrs Cochran visited Mrs John Perry.
USDA reported salable hogs 2 000 head in Chicago with under 230 lb mostly up 25 to 40 cents. heavier weights steady to 50 lower. Cattle and calves mixed with prime fed steers 38.25 38.50 and vealers 40.00. cows and bulls unevenly weak. Sheep: native lambs up 1.00 1.50, old crop lambs 50 higher. Baltimore prices: slaughter cattle 25 28 lower, calves mostly steady to 1.00 higher, hogs mixed with barrows 24.00 24.50 for 170 230 lb, sows 20.50 21.00. Local markets corrected daily. butter and butterfat prices included.
U S Grade A Large 63 cents Grade A Medium 48 cents Grade C 16 cents Peewees 46 cents Live poultry prices in Winchester area for No 1 fob grower Heavy cocks Minoy Bronze No 1 breeder hens White No 1 breeder hens Bronze No 1 breeder toms White No 1 breeder toms Young and old guineas per pound cocks White broiler turkeys 35 cents.
High View residents list visitors including Mr and Mrs Carlton Cadwallader and family, Mr and Mrs Irvin Williams and Indy, Mr Charles Roe student, Mr and Mrs Chambers Greem Jr, and Mr and Mrs 8S W Grim Middletown. A yard party at Ridings Chapel Church and a Children's Service were announced. summer visitors include Mr and Mrs David Wagner of New York. Farmers work hay and plow corn as community life details mix with social updates.
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