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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1952

Page

2

Young Decisions Durando Ready For Robinson Bout

Paddy Young won a decisive decision over Ernie Durando at Madison Square Garden to earn a title shot against Ray Robinson on May 16. The 23 year old, who has defeated Durando twice in four meetings, awaits Robinson’s bouts with Carl Olson and Rocky Graziano as the middleweight title picture tightens.

New York Paddy Young Ernie Durando Eneoy Ray Robinson Harlem Sugarman Young Ray Madison Bauke Garden Durando Garden Hell Robinson Carl Bobo Olson San Francisco Rocky Graziano Chicago Paddy New Yorker Young Welbed

15 Year Old Faces Murder Charge In Shooting Case

A 15 year old eighth grader was charged with murder in the shooting of Harold F. Whidden a 67 year old recluse in NORTH MIAMI Florida Judge Walter H Beckham ordered a hearing to decide how to handle the case The youth confessed saying the old man wanted him to steal and bring companions to his bungalow the shooting occurred about 6 pm Wednesday and was not found until after midnight Stocks valued at 840000 were found undisturbed in the home

Walter H. Beckham Charles Chuck) Calhoun Calhoun Harold F. Whidden Karl Engel Engel Whidden

March Sales Directory listing farm sale items

A sequence of sale notices across towns near Martinsburg Winchester and Shepherdstown listing dates from March 11 through April 5. Items include livestock farm machinery household goods furniture electric appliances and farming equipment with locations at farms estates warehouses and addresses in Winchester Perry Farm White Hall and Clowser's Warehouse among others.

C. Atwell Russell Martinsburg E. Pall Mall St Winchester m—Quee Helsley White Hall Elmer Trenary Crowser’s Clark St Olin Bush Perry Farm U. 8 Berryville Charles ‘Town Jefferson County W. Va GH. Miller Red Bud J. Leslie Reed Clearbrook H. K. Moler Shepherdstown Thomas H. Jarvis Oakland Farms Ellicott City Atholton G T Cadwallader Boyce Old Chapel Rd G. G. Baker Clowser’s DeLaval Milkers Victor Farmall M McCormick- Deering McCormick-Deering Oliver Combine New Idea Oliver Oliver Corn John Deere McCormick - Deering Dunham David Bradley Ford Motor

Marine Corps Spiker Completes 39 Months Duty in Washington

Set HB Spiker USMC with wife Mrs Lucy Spiker of Strasburg has finished 39 months at Marine Barracks Washington and now serves at the new Marine Corps Supply Depot in Albany Georgia. He previously served with the First Marine Division in World War II Okinawa and China on guard duty and has re enlisted for another tour.

Set HB Spiker USMC Lucy Spiker Strasburg Marine Barracks 6Th and I Streets Washington, D. C Marine Corps Supply Depot Albany Marine Division Okinawa China Marine Corps

Alexander In Korea and Navy Letters Home

Charles P Alexander son of Mr and Mrs W D Alexander is serving in Korea. He enlisted in 1947 and 1951 and was called overseas January 11 after Fort Story duty. Address RA 13174174 Sta T Amph Truck Co APO 59 San Francisco CA. Paul D Campbell Jr BT3 USN aboard USS Owens in Japanese waters after Panama Canal Hawaii Midway. Address BT3 USS Owens co Fleet Post Office San Francisco CA. Pfc Gavis serving in Korea with First Marine Division writes of cold weather and heavy action. Address 1195016 Anti Tank Co 2 1st Marines FMF Fleet P O San Francisco CA.

S/Set Charles P. Alexander W.D Alexander Helen Michael Korea Alexander Fort Story Charles P Alexander Sta T Amph Apo San Francisco Cal Paul D. Campbell, Jr Bessie Campell Highland Ave J C Owens Panama Canal Hawaii Midway Island Hiss Paul D Campbell, Jr C Owens Fleet Gavis John Gavis John Cameron St Marine Corps Marine Set Lawrence Fries John Davis, Jr Jth Marines 1St Marine Division F M.f.co Fleet P. O

Pvt William H Lawrence IIT at Camp Chaffee Arkansas

Pvt William H Lawrence IIT is completing a 16 week advanced artillery course at Camp Chaffee Arkansas. He is attached to Co A 46th Armored Infantry Battalion of the 5th Armored Division and has earned Expert marksman in the carbine while serving as acting platoon sergeant during training.

William H. Lawrence Iit William H Lawrence, Jr Fairont Ave Camp Chaffee Ark 46Th Armored Inf Sth Armored Lawrence Williams College Philadelphia Textile Institute

Joseph Christian Dies In Hospital

Joseph Grover Christian 62 of Stephens City died in Memorial Hospital after several weeks illness. He was born at Lanty Mills to Mrs. John J. Christian and the late Mr. Christian. He is survived by his widow Elizabeth Hausenfluck and three children John Donald Dorothy. three sisters Elmira Chisholm Lena Phillips Akron Ohio. brothers Frank Wade Christian Akron Horace Christian Lantz Mills. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.

Joseph Grover Christian Stephens City Memorial Hospital Lanty Mills John J. Christian Mr Christian Elizabeth Hausenfluck John Donald Dorothy Christian Elmira Chisholm Lena Phillips Akron Ohio Frank Wade Christian Horace Christian Lantz Mills

Two Charged With Theft of $48 000 From Ft Belvoir

A 34 year old sergeant and his 22 year old brother in law were charged with stealing 48000 from the Fort Belvoir post exchange. FBI said Richard Charlies Klow admitted the theft after arrest. Billy Gene Mobiey and Klow appeared before a U S commissioner in Alexandria and were held on 5000 bail each. An informant found about 410 000 and two revolvers in a suitcase near Belvoir. The post exchange safe was robbed Feb 3.

Washington Port Belvoir FBI Richard Charlies Klow Belvoir Billy Gene Mobiey U.S Alexandria Ashley Cornwall Post Exchange Army Kiow The Sing Sing

Weights of the Freedom Bell and Liberty Bell

The Freedom Bell weighs 10 tons while the Liberty Bell weighs 2,080 pounds about one ton.

West Berlin

Two Cars Tangle On National Ave

At about 6 45 yesterday evening a 1948 Dodge sedan driven by Lewis R Smith of 303 National Avenue and a 1943 Kaiser sedan operated by Robert E Pickeral of 316 W Leicester Street collided on National Avenue. Officer John Wert said both cars were westbound when Pickeral attempted to pass on the right while believing the Dodge was parking on the left. Smith pulled right and hooked his rear fender on the Kaiser's bumper. Damages were $40 to the Dodge and $15 to the Kaiser.

Lewis R. Smith National Avenue Kaiser Robert E Pickeral Leicester Street John Wert Pickeral Smith

Trooper Bruised After Arrest of Woman Driver

Indiana State Trooper Robert Mercer showed bruises from yesterday’s arrest of Velva Dailey, 49, who faced drunken driving reckless driving and resisting arrest charges. Coroner Delmar California noted the driver had Japanese license plates and money in her wallet.

Muncie. Ind Robert Mercer Velva Dailey Delmar Calif Mercer

Market Quotations N Y Stocks Sharply Higher Amid Focused Interest

New York stocks moved higher on selective buying in major groups with gains from fractions to 1 2 points and a few surpassing that mark Losses were fractional and scattered The Williston Basin one attracted buyers Amerada Petroleum rose about 9 10 points Shell Oil gained 5 6 points Northern Pacific rose about a point St Regis Paper edged higher with activity Santa Fe Union Pacific United Airlines Eastern Airlines American Cyanamid Youngstown Sheet and Tube Admiral Corp and Philco also advanced

New York Williston Basin Amerada Petroleum Shell Ot Northern Pacific Railroad St. Regis Santa Fe Union Pacific United Air Lines Eastern Air Lines American Cyanend Youngstown Sheet & Tube Admiral Corp Philco

Livestock Prices in Baltimore Area Grain and Meat Markets

USDA cattle and hog prices compare last week with steers and heifers near steady or weaker, cows and canners varied. bulls mostly steady. Calves and vealers show mixed change, hogs steady to higher for barrows and gilts, sows up to 25 cents. Sheep lambs and ewes largely unchanged with select slaughter lambs around 32 dollars.

Baltimore USDA

Salvation Army operates in 91 countries

The Salvation Army runs programs and services across 91 countries worldwide, engaging in humanitarian aid, disaster response, and community support through its global network.

Salvation Army

How's Your IQ Answers Quiz Page 4 Highlights

Correct answers to the page 4 IQ quiz include True for question 2 and Top down for question 3. Items cover animals that live in flocks, the name Al Jennings, Minnesota, a dog with 42 teeth, the number fifty six, Sarah Bernhardt, and the quote The truth of the matter is that we are lost. Easter shop sale in Winchester.

al Jennings Minnesota Sarah Bernhardt

Chicago Grains Open With Mixed Early Trade

Grains on the Chicago Board of Trade opened mixed with a slight overall decline. Wheat led gains and losses across months with Mar at 25.31 4, May 25.08, Jly 24.41 2, Sep 24.61, while Corn May 18.35 8, Jly 18.6, Sep 18.23 8. Oats Mar 86 851 3, May 85 1 2, Jly 83 3 8, Sep 77 8 1 0821 4. Rye Mar 19 7, Jly 19 31 4. Soybeans Mar 29 6 3, May 29 13 4, Jly 28 71 4. Lard Jly 12.20, Sep 12.38.

Chicago Board of Trade Jly

Winchester Poultry Prices in No. 1 Grades and Hens

U S Grade A Large 35¢ and Grade B Large 30¢ are listed for prices in the Winchester area. Heavy Breed Hens 4s and over 26¢ per lb, Leghorn Cocks 30¢, Beltsville White Hens 38¢, Toms 25¢, White & Bronze Breed Hens 32¢, Ducks 12¢ per lb. Old and young guineas priced at 0.28 and other items included.

Leghorn Onseees Ois U. S Grede U.S Winchester Beltsville Hiwtn

Local Markets Prices and Retail Feeds List

Local market prices updated daily show flour and corn meal by bag size, yellow corn per bushel, grain FOB, and feed items including eye mash broiler mash mixed feed and cracked corn. Butter and butterfat also listed with unit prices for retail sale.

Walter L DeHaven Dies in Gainesboro at 78

Walter L DeHaven 78 farmer and longtime Gainesboro resident died yesterday afternoon in Winchester Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born October 13 1873 in Howards Chapel Frederick County he was the son of Isaac and Martha DeHaven. Survived by seven sons Marvin and Wilson DeHaven Martinsburg and Gainesboro Isaac Raymond Isel and Samuel Boyd. daughter Mildred. sister Mrs Janet Fizer. fourteen grandchildren. Funeral arrangements at Jones Funeral Home with service at Chestnut Grove Church conducted by Revs C B Larrick and C E Burkert. Burial in Chestnut Grove Cemetery.

Walter L. DeHaven Gainesboro Winchester Howards Chapel Frederick County Isaac Martha Lamp DeHaven Cora Bother Isel DeHaven Inwood W Va Mervin DeHaven Martinsbore Raymond de

Schools Close in Abingdon as Flu Strikes

A large number of absentees and bedridden students forced Abingdon public schools to close yesterday. E P Birckhead, superintendent of Washington County schools, said classes would resume Monday unless the infection worsens.

Abingdon Abingedon E.P. Birckhead Washington County

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