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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1951

Page

2

Social Security Announces New WWII Service Credits

Harry Albert Nelson of the Winchester Social Security Office explains a new rule granting wage credits of 160 dollars per month for World War II service between 1940 and 1947. Survivors and dependent parents may now qualify for monthly benefits if proof of dependency or support is filed by July 1, 1961 or within two years after the veteran’s death. The office is at 139 N. Loudoun St., Winchester.

Harry Albert Nelson Winchester Social Security Office Social Security Nelson Social Security Administration N. Loudoun St Wnchester

AFL Pilots Strike Reaches Ninth Day in Chicago

In Chicago 900 AFL pilots extend their strike against United Air Lines into the ninth day. The conflict centers on control of piloting duties aboard the DC-6B aircraft as airline operations feel the impact of the action.

AFL Chicago United Air Lines

Auction Listings for June 30 Near Clear Brook and Frederick County

In the Sales Directory, Mrs Eva Gargent offers tools furniture and household goods at two miles north of Clear Brook on Route 11 near Rest Church at 1 pm on June 30. James P holds a real estate sale at 11 am in front of Frederick County Court House 114 miles north of Clearbrook.

Eva Gargent Clearbrook Rest Church James P Prederick County Court House

Kidnaper Hid Under Bed Says Bride In Arlington Case

Arlington police quote a 20 year old bride that John Robert Polk and William Robert Payne abducted and raped her. Polk denies being in her home while Payne is in custody with signed statements. The crime could carry the death penalty in Virginia. prosecutors may pursue charges in Arlington or move to Fairfax. The bride, married 11 days, was threatened with a rifle and fought back during the attack.

Arlington Commonwealth Denman T. Rucker Fairfax County Hotchkiss Navy James K. Hotchkiss C. Burns Pressley Polk

Moose sighting shocks Rouyn as big visitor appears

Two Rouyn Noranda police officers spotted a 900 pound moose outside a window. The animal crossed the golf course and leaped into the lake, marking the first moose sighting in about 20 years.

Noranda Rouyn

Lamotta Murphy Showdown Sparks New York Boxing Buzz

In Yankee Stadium a 12 round bout pits Jake Lamotta against Irish Bobby Murphy. Murphy as 6 to 5 favorite aims for a title shot with Joey Maxim while gate forecasts soar to about 200000 dollars with IBC projections of 25000 to 30000 in attendance and additional theater cast revenue from eight cities.

New York Jake Lamotta Bobby Murphy Yankee Stadium Murphy Bronx Joey Maxim International Boxing Club Richmond Albany Baltimore Washington Pittsburgh Chicago Philadelphia Cleveland

Old-Fashioned Hymn Singing at Ridings Chapel This Sunday

An old-fashioned hymn singing will be held at Ridings Chapel Evangelical United Brethren Church this Sunday at 7 p m. M O Smith of Woodstock and Henry Jordan of Mt Jackson are The Hershman Four from Wardensville W Va Reliance Quarter and Boy Girls from Reliance are among the quartets scheduled to appear. There will also be a solo by Mrs How ard White. The public is invited to attend this service.

Ridings Chapel Evangelical United Brethren Church O. Smith Woodstock Henry Jordan Mt. Jackson Hershman Wardensville W. Va Reliance Quarter Reliance Howard White

Trivia quiz answers and tax strike notes from 1930s era pages

Answers to page four quiz questions list figures like James Forrestal and John Adams. A tax payers strike summary shows February 1933 in North Bergen New Jersey demanding a $180000 cut and a 1934 tax strike by Yonkers New York residents.

United States North Bergne N. J Younkers N. Y

Parill heirs warned in Virginia partition suit

In Frederick County Circuit Court Virginia a suit to partition real estate of the late Charles A Parrill names Audrey Leon Parrill Albert Sherwood Parrill and Anna Elizabeth Parrill plus unknown heirs as non residents. They must appear within ten days after publication. The order requires weekly notices in Winchester Evening Star for four weeks and posting at the courthouse plus mailing to defectants. Clerk SEE N WHITACRE.

Ella M. Parrill Charles A. Parrill Audrey Leon Parrill Albert Sherwood Parrill Anna Elizabeth Parrill Virginia Carl Parrill Winchester Evening Star Winchester N. Whitacre E. L. Adams Frederick County E. L., Adams Norma I. Adams

Patterson Brothers Hear Tuesday on Felony Charges

Donley and Chester Patterson of near Cross Junction are jailed in Clarke County awaiting a preliminary hearing Tuesday July 3 on felonious assault charges. Nine people were in a five passenger coupe after a Capon Park party when a drunken brawl broke out across the Frederick Clarke County line near Route 50. Hollis Lee Martin of 3168 S Cameron Street was stabbed and received a transfusion for loss of blood and is recovering.

Donley Chester Patterson Near Cross Junction Clarke County Berryville Hollis Lee Martin S. Cameron Street Frederick County J. R. Wilson Capon Park Martin

Perfect Attendance Winners at Stephens City Elementary

Thirty five students across grades three through eighth at Stephens City Elementary earned perfect attendance for the 1950-51 session per principal H. Dennis Hoover. Recipients include Jack Kearnes Eugenia Caldwell Jeannette Slonaker Arthur Woodrow Thorpe and others across grades from second to eighth.

Stephens City H. Dennis Hoover Jack Kearnes Eugenia Caldwell Jeannette Slonaker Arthur Woodrow Thorpe Franklin Guess Doris Conner Ruby Campbell Billy Ewing Patsy Williams Bland Ritenour Allen White Barbara Madagan Patricia Ann Jenkins Betty Collins Donald Snapp James Alvin Racey Mery Elizabeth Brill Janice Fay Jenkins Carolyn Ruth Roadhouse Aubrey Wilbur Cox Bernice Ann Kern Helen Mildred Lowery Robert Ayler Allen Mil Jason Whetzel Dorothy Snapp Peggy Ann Franklin Hartsell Lawson Brown Phyllis Jo Lowery Judith Ann Hartley Robert Ashby Pitcock Mildred Armstrong Dorothy Howe Franklin Ritenourne Devon Smith

Bipartisan Warning To Russia On MacArthur Inquiry

Senator Russell proposed a bipartisan statement to warn Russia not to view the MacArthur ouster controversy as U S division. He told reporters he will seek unanimous support from the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, stressing the differences over the ouster do not divide Americans in resisting aggression. Senator Brewster supported the plan, saying the committee should adopt it unanimously.

Washington Russell D-Ga Russia MacArthur U. S Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Georgia Truman Douglas MacArthur Pacific Brewster R-Me

Senate Vote Today on Bill to Extend Price Controls

The Senate begins voting on a measure to extend price wage rent and credit controls under a time limit with possible final passage. The House plans floor action on a new controls bill but leaders doubt quick passage this week. The Defense Production Act authority expires Saturday midnight unless extended by Congress and the President. House Democrats privately doubt a lengthy extension can pass this week. a 30 day extension is favored as talks continue. Republicans largely support this approach.

Washington Senate House Congress

Police Court Drunks and Violations Listed in City Case

Names and ages of defendants linked to alcohol and traffic offenses appear in a police court record. Carl W. Wolford 37 Jack son drunk five dollars. Roy Dodson 24 Millwood drunk five dollars. Adolph H. Shutts 29 136 S Cameron Street reckless driving fifteen dollars. Welton A Shoemaker N Came ron Street no city tag one dollar. Theodor Jackson 22 colored Round Hill disorderly conduct twenty dollars. Grant Bateman 31 208 E Piccadilly Street drunk five dollars. Stewart 29 Fairfax Lane five dollars.

Carl W. Wolford Mr. Jackson Roy Dodson Millwood Adolph H. Shutts S. Cameron Street Welton A. Shoemaker N. Cameron Street Theodor Jackson Round Hill Grant Bateman E. Piccadilly Street Stewart Fairfax Lane

State Seizes Strikebound Ferry

The Virginia Ferry Company, facing a strike, had its operations taken over by the State of Virginia. One of the four ferries, the Princess Anne, ran a cross Chesapeake Bay route with other boats expected to resume service soon. State supervisors staffed the vessels as workers refused to operate under state control.

Norfolk Virginia Virginia Ferry Company Chespeake Bay Princess Anne Battle Stirking Ferry Hampton Road, Ferries

Arab League member countries list concise

Egypt Lebanon Syria Iraq Saudi Arabia Jordan and Yemen comprise the Arab League.

The Arab League Egypt Lebanon Syria Iraq Saudi Arabia Jordan Yemen

Shipping Tioup Ends New York Flag Ships Return

All American flag ships returned to sea today after an 11 day labor dispute crippled non defense shipping in major ports nationwide. Seaports reopened as crews resumed work and traffic moved toward normal levels.

New York

Maritime labor peace pact seals concession deal

The CIO National Marine Engineers Beneficial Association won a contract concession from 40 Atlantic and Gulf Coast owners last night to mark a complete restoration of maritime labor peace.

CIO National Marine Engineers Beneficial Association Atlantic Gulf Coast

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