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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1955

Page

3

Fifteenth Child Born To Brooklyn Couple

New York reports that Mildred Walsh delivered Maureen a 7 pound 10 ounce daughter as the Walsh family of 15 children grows. Father Thomas Walsh, an $85 weekly shipyard welder, said they will simply move over in their seven room Brooklyn apartment to make room for the newest member.

New York Thomas Walshes Brooklyn Walsh Maureen Mildred Long Island College Hospital

Lions Club to Install Officers at Dinner Meeting

The Lions Club will install new officers tomorrow at a 7 p m dinner at the George Washington Hotel. Cecil Adams becomes president succeeding J Thomas Boyd. Other officers include Earl Mason first vice president How Shockey second vice president Carter Baker third vice president Dick Rush lion tamer Harry Lowery tail twister John Glaize treasurer and Ralph Cain secretary.

Lions Club George Washington Hotel Cecil Adams J. Thomas Boyd Earl Mason How Shockey Carter Baker Dick Rush Harry Lowery John Glaize Ralph Cain

Japanese Dentist Barred From San Leandro Home

Alameda dentist Dr. Saitoru Aikawa 32 said neighbors mailed a June 15 letter urging him to buy elsewhere in San Leandro, citing racial understanding. The letter followed a prior threatening call that year, stalling his home purchase talks.

San Leandro Calif Alameda Saitoru Aikawa U. S Aikawa Stockton

Hale to Speak at Exchange Club Luncheon

Fred W. Hale, manager of Ashworth Metal Products plant under construction in Kernstown, will be guest speaker at the Exchange Club luncheon tomorrow at 12 15 p m at the George Washington Hotel. He will discuss operations of the local plant.

Fred W. Hale Exchange Club George Washington Hotel Hale Ashworth Metal Products Company Kernstown

Camp Fire Girls explanation and symbol meaning

The crossed logs and flame symbolize the hearthfire of the home, the campfire, and the outdoors. The name Camp Fire Girls was chosen because fire has long been central to home life and the term Camp Fire evokes the outdoors and friendly group fellowship.

French Tricolor Used in Fight Against Alcoholism

Paris reports government actions to put the French Tricolor on all soft drinks under one percent alcohol and stamp approved on labels to curb drinking. Health Minister Bernard Lafay cites costs of treatment and compares per capita alcohol consumption with other nations.

Paris France Bernard Lefay United States Denmark

Arctic wildlife under threat from human influx

A discussion notes that the influx of people into Arctic regions has caused a sharp decline in valuable animal numbers. The text warns some species may face extinction and cites concern from an international association for species like musk ox, caribou, polar bear, and walrus.

Arctic

One Dead and One Missing After Desert Jeep Trip

In Needles California a Mojave Desert jeep trip left James R. Thompson dead and Lyle W. Robertson and Chester R. Bunker missing. Calvert Wilson and two others were dehydrated and taken to Needles Hospital after a private pilot sighted the deserted vehicle.

Needles Calif Mojave James R. Thompson Joshua Tree Lyle W. Robertson Chester R. Bunker Air Force Gree Calvert Wilson Needles Hospital de Robertson Freda Colorado River Wilson B. E. Godwin Big Bear

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