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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1954

Page

3

Phenix City Faces Uncertain Future After Vice Cleanup

Phenix City Alabama reels from a murder and a sweeping vice crackdown. Gov Gordon Persons vows to press the cleanup while gamblers and prostitutes flee or face closures. Chamber of Commerce leader cites potential bankruptcy as the city’s economy risks collapse after receivership history.

Phenix City Ala Georgia A.L. Patterson Ft. Benning Alabama Gordon Persons Patterson Chattahoochee River Columbus Montgomery Alton V. Foster Chamber of Commerce Phenix

Misdemeanor Convictions Totals 132.50 In Frederick County

Eight area residents faced trial justice court on Monday and Tuesday with misdemeanors. The group paid fines totaling 132 dollars and 50 cents, averaging 17 dollars. Convictions included reckless driving, stopping at signs, unlicensed dog, police duties interference, improper passing, brakes, and equipment.

Frederick County John Glendon Holliday Gore Theodore Pugh George Jacob Dofflemyer Boyce Douglas Lee Miller Rt. 2 Paul Frederick Swartz Russell Haymond Wood

Athletics Call Upton to Replace Ailing Shantz

The Philadelphia Athletics plan to add right hander Bill Upton from Ottawa to fill in for injured pitcher Bobby Shantz. Shantz went on the disabled list after Dr. George Bennett advised at least three more weeks of rest for his pitching arm, with potential long-term impact.

Athletics Upton Shantz Philadelphia Bill Upton Ottawa Bobby Shantz Philadelphia Athletics George Bennett Johns Hopkins Hospital

Whitacre and Area Residents Attend Social and Club Events

The article lists birthday and weekend gatherings from Whitacre and nearby areas. Notable guests include Mr and Mrs Martin Straub Alexandria and others from Winchester and Whitacre. 4-H Short Course attendees: Mrs John Whitacre leader, Mrs Marike Whitacre, Patricia and Rhoda Whitacre. Rhouda Whitacre competing in state frozen foods. Also mentions visits from Falls Church and Orlando residents, a Postmaster convention at Natural Bridge, and a Father s Day picnic at Capacon State Park with the Dailey family and others.

Whitacre John Fletcher Martin Straub Alexandria Floyd Fletcher Winchester Ola Fletcher Russell Fletcher Patricia North Frederck Blacksburg John Whitacre Marike Whitacre Patricia Fletcher Rhoda Whitacre Rhouda Whitacre G. W. Duckworth Maynard Grove Robert Jackson Flora Anderson Ella Gubbs Duckworth Berkeley Springs W. Va Nancy Duckworth William J. Bowers John Rost Joan Peggy Harry Stickler James Breneman York George Peacemaker Fred A. Whitacre Natural Bridge Anne Grove Bunny Grove Nancy Louis Duckworth Cacapon State Park J. Lester Dailey Robert Dailey Winenester Hugh Dailey Grimes Robert Keller Shepherdstown Ralph Johnson

Vacation Church Commencement at Congregational Church

The Congregational Christian Church holds its Vacation Church Commencement during the 11 o clock Sunday service with an enrollment of 75. Various departments present songs Scripture and Stories under the theme Jesus, Our Friend.

Congregational Christian Church Jesus Grover Daugheverty Phyllis Lawyer A. J. Vincent James Lawyer Merrill Anderson Shirley Boyd Betty Lou Vincent Donald Smith

Isaac Good Dies In Akron Ohio

Isaac Henry Good aged 68 of 1262 5th Ave Akron Ohio died yesterday in Akron He was born in Winchester in 1886 and lived here until 1939 Surviving with his wife Rosa are two sons Walter Good and Edward Good four daughters Lillian Snyder Viola Griffin Elizabeth Beamer and others Grandchildren and great grandchildren Brother Howard Good Sister Nora Frye Dr Dallas S Billington to conduct services at Adams Funeral Home Akron Burial at Ellet Memorial Cemetery Friends may call tomorrow evening after 7.

Isaac Henry Good 5Th Ave Akron Ohio Winchester Rosa Walter Good Bellevennon Edward Good Lillian Snyder Bellevernon Ellis Saxberg Monessen Viola Griffin Elizabeth Beamer

Mrs Dellinger Rites Tomorrow

Funeral services for Mrs Vivian Mae Dellinger of Elkton Maryland who died early yesterday morning in Elkton Hospital will be held tomorrow at 2 p m at Jones Funeral Home conducted by Rev B W Coe of Edinburg Pallbearers are E Holmes Newcombe Ozias D Ritter Arthur Trenary Gordon L Armel Donald S Armel and William R Thompson I Interment will be in Macedonia Cemetery in Frederick County The remains will rest at the Jones Funeral Home until services

Vivian Mae Dellinger Elkton Jones Funeral Home B. W. Coe Edinburg E. Holmes Newcombe Ozias D. Ritter Arthur Trenary Gordon L. Armel Donald S. Armel William R. Thompson Macedonia Cemetery

Market Quotation Summary Baltimore Chicago Livestock Prices

Market notes from Baltimore and Chicago show apples and potatoes with small up or steady moves. Live cattle calves hogs and sheep prices quoted. US cattle numbers and hog weights listed with ranges. broilers prices reported for 3 pounds and over.

Stock Market Opens Strong With Airline Gains

The New York Stock Market showed strength in early dealings led by Pan American World Airways up about 4 on 10 300 shares and trading around that level. American Airlines rose on 2 500 shares, United and Eastern Airlines higher, General Electric up on 5 000 shares, with other gains for Southern Railway Johns Manville US Steel and Chrysler. Declines appeared for Texas Co Allied Chemical Studebaker Packard Montgomery Ward and Zenith.

New York Pan America World Airways American Airlines United Airlines Eastern Air Lines General Electric Southern Railway Johns Manville Steel American Telephone Douglas Aircraft Chrysler Philco Texas Co Allied Chemical Studebaker Packard Montgomery Ward Zenith

Chicago grains mix with softer wheat and soy drop

Chicago Board of Trade opens with wheat easing and July soybeans slipping. July corn around 1.57, oats near 71 cents, rye about 1.00, soybeans range with September near 2.69, and lard futures showing declines.

Chicago Board of Trade Jly Rye

Earliest swimming styles traced to ancient times

Ancient man most likely swam with a side stroke or breast stroke, with breast stroke considered the oldest. Assyrian sculptures from about 880 B.C. depict soldiers using an overarm swim stroke.

L.c. A B.C

Live Poultry Prices and Market Notes in Winchester Area

Agriculture Dept reports live poultry prices in Winchester with market activity described as about steady to barely steady. Notes demand fair, receipts moderate, with heavy breed toms and hens showing specific prices. U.S. Grade A and B classifications listed for large and medium fowl, as well as farm prices and fryers. Local sale status at 12 noon noted with multiple grade lines and weights.

Winchester Harrisonburg U.S U. S. Greer U. S

Local Market Prices From Harrisonburg Area

Local markets list daily retail prices for flour corn meal feeds grain and dairy. Entries show Wheat No 2 Yellow and No 2 Red Winter by region Rockingham and Augusta counties with ranges, Butter wholesale price, and various 100 lb feed mixes. Prices reflect regional commodity values and market conditions.

Ae Star Harrisonburg Rockingham Co Augusta Co Empes Rae

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