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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1952
Page
2
Britain reports a delta-shaped Gloster GAX test aircraft crash at Boscombe Down Air Station. Test pilot Waterton jumped to safety before the craft burst into flames. Officials say a second aircraft will be completed soon while Bristol Olympus engines promise greater thrust than Sapphire jets.
July sale listings show multiple auctions with real estate to be offered by Chas Duvall and others. Estates include Cary Neville Anderson Laura V Ashley Newton W Borden Eugene L Nuckols Clara Barrett W E Edwards Flournoy L Urgent. Venues are in Winchester and front Frederick County Court House with addresses on Highland Ave Bufflick Rd and Airport Speedway.
Abe J Gilkenson about 78 of N Kent Street died at Winchester Memorial Hospital at 4 30 p m Saturday He worked for W B Snider and Sons for 20 years before going blind about five years ago His only known survivor is a half brother Archie Gilkenson of this city Funeral services will be held at 3 p m tomorrow from Cartwright's Funeral Home
Frederick County awards at the Blacksburg State Short Course include Charles Irvine Cather for poultry achievement and a trip to 4-H Congress, plus Sidney Rogers winning meat animal and a watch. The week features addresses by Rev. James F. Tull and WPI President Walter E. Newman, with 122 new All Stars tapped.
Marion H Tevalt 71 of 513.8 Cameron St died suddenly of a heart attack at home after a family picnic. He was born at Mt Williams and married to Nora Bovgee. A stone engraver for 82 years at Orndorff Memorials, he belonged to Brad dock Street Methodist Church Woodmen of the World Union Fire Company Rouss Fire Company and is survived by a son a step daughter a brother two sisters and a granddaughter. Funeral Wednesday at Jones Funeral Home with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
Fred A. Campbell aged 31 died Thursday in Caretta West Virginia near Bluefield. He was born November 9 1921 in Stanley and was a World War II veteran. He is survived by his widow Carroll Alger his parents four children four sisters and four brothers. Funeral services were held at Enders Funeral Home Berryville with Rev Freed pastor officiating and burial followed at Green Hill Cemetery.
Berryville police chief Day resigns effective Saturday and travels to Washington to be sworn in as a guard at the U S Bureau of Mines at Mount Weather near Bluemont. Sgt. Frederick L. Baker remains the town’s sole officer until a new appointment is made.
Sen William Benton of Connecticut argues Truman will not run and Democrats will nominate the right candidate. Averell Harriman warns on Russia if anti Communist policy continues. Senators Russell, Kefauver, Kerr discuss ballots and civil rights and possible platform planks as AP delegate scores show Kefauver leading.
The St. Louis Cardinals stage a two day tryout camp at Rouss Park Winchester with hopefuls from Washington and Pittsburg. Managers Ollie Vanek and Frank Crespi lead drills including outfield throws in, infield drills and rotating batters to simulate a game. A roster of players from DC Maryland Virginia and Purcellville attends, with more expected tomorrow as the diamond dries.
In Youngstown CIO United Steelworkers leader Philip Murray said talks are set with smaller firms to end shutdowns amid a stalemate with the Big Six. He indicated meetings would occur in Pittsburgh and other cities, as executives of the six firms reportedly weigh renewed bargaining or invoking Taft-Hartley.
A substantial fire at the Lynchburg Milling Co feed and flour mill caused heavy damage. Firemen battled the three alarm blaze for about two hours, with roof collapse on the third and second floors. Origin undetermined though spontaneous combustion was suspected.
The Rev. John M. Branscomb of Orlando Florida was consecrated as bishop during the five day Southern Jurisdictional Conference. The body approved a 424000 quadrennium budget to fund schools supply pastors radio and television and Lake Junaluska maintenance.
A severe Virginia storm with 70 mile per hour winds and lightning damaged properties around Richmond and in counties from King George to Chesterfield. Four people were injured and treated in Fredericksburg, while dozens of homes caught fire or were struck by lightning. Roanoke recorded a 98 degree high as the heat wave continued with five fatalities already reported.
United States Senator Harry F. Byrd condemned the St Lawrence Seaway project as a boondoggle harmful to Hampton Roads. He argued the project is not vital to national defense and would cost too much during a Norfolk Portsmouth area luncheon addressing his bid for the Democratic senatorial nomination opposed by Francis Pickens Miller. He urged defense costs but urged savings for essentials.
Joint Chiefs of Staff told Congress they expect Russia to reach peak power by mid-1954 signaling a period of greatest danger. Gen Nathan F. Twining said Moscow may possess enough atomic bombs for a surprise attack plus a reserve for failed attempts. Sen Ferguson vows to oppose O Mahoney amendment while Johnson notes readiness could reach 143 air wings by mid-1954 with funding.
Funeral services for Mr. J George Baetjer were held at Grace Lutheran Church at 11 a.m. today. He died at his home on Friday. Pallbearers were Eugene B Cooper Frank L Woore Henry W Brown Robert S Bell Robert J McNally and Fred A Robinson. Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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