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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1952

Page

2

Girl Scouts Plan Sea Food Dinner in Parish Hall

The Mariner Scout Troop of Senior Girl Scout Troop No. 12 will hold a Sea Food dinner Friday from 6 to 8 pm at Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall. Proceeds fund equipment for the Mariner Scouts. Tickets from any troop member or Richard I Carter at 4896. Captain Mrs Richard I Carter and First Mate Miss Helen Kaknis lead.

Mariner Scout Christ Episcopal Church Mariner Scouts Callitera Richard I Carter Richard E. Byrd Richard E Byrd Helen Kaknis Betty Snider Susan Snider Ann Womeldorf Diana Bauserman Patty Bixby Margaret Crisman Judy Grove Mary Kaknis Sandra Lineburg Mary Sullivan Carolyn Wheeler

Answers to MoW quiz on Page 4

The page lists quiz answers: True. the ace of clubs. Queen Victoria. William Howard Taft's administration. Firth. got and gotten as past participles. Jonathan Swift. a sling shot. London England.

Queen Victoria William Howard Taft Firth Jonathan Swift London England

March 19 sales directory auction items listed

Sales directory shows multiple auctions with dates March 19 through April 5 in Virginia West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Items include livestock farm machinery dairy equipment feed tools furniture and household goods with locations near Clearbrook Martinsburg Winchester Elizabethtown Boyce Leetown and Stephens City White Post Road. Notable entries include J Leslie Reed K Mol Shepherdstown O K Wanner and G T Cadwallader Estate.

J. Leslie Reed Clearbrook K. Mol Shepherdstown W.va witAnica Laake Reed Winchester Charles W. McDonald Martinsburg W. Va O K Wanener Elizabethtown G. T. Cadwallader Boyce Old Chapel Rd G. GO. Baker Clowser's Clark St Ture York Orchard Co Kearneysville Leetown Herbert G. Larrick Frederick County Court House Stephens City White Post Road

Brumback and Sons Mark Golden Anniversary This Year

The C I Brumback and Brother firm now known as C J Brumback and Sons Inc celebrates 50 years in business. From its Winchester Stephens City roots in 1902 the firm grew into farm machinery dealer and hardware supplier with multiple locations and family leadership.

C. J. Brumback & Sons Winecheater National Brumback Stephens City Milwaukee John Deere Illiam McLeod Winchester Dr Pepper Winchester Seed Company Howard Cather Wil Dellinger Cameron Street International Harvester A D Diagionally Syracuse McCormick Myers Fred Brumback Mears R. E Brumback C I Brumback Fred I Brumback David L Brumback CJ Brumback Mr Brumback Thomas B. Brumback John Daniel Brumback Brisco Williams C. Loring Smith Robert O Daugherty

Second Maintenance Class for 4-H'ers Held at Lupton's

The second in a series of instruction periods on tractor maintenance and repair for local 4-H boys was held Friday evening at the Lupton Orchard Service repair shops. John Wolfe assisted by County Agent arranged the sessions with Russell Anderson of Lupton's teaching. About 30 4-H boys and six adults from Frederick and Clarke Counties attended focusing on the electrical parts of tractors. The meeting at Brumback's preceded other sessions planned for different tractor maintenance topics, with refreshments served afterward.

Lupton Orchard John Wolfe Ament Russell O Anderson Laipton Frederick Clarke Brumback’s

Special Crime Jury to Be Called in Eastern Virginia

United States Attorney A Carte Whitehead said a grand jury will be impaneled to hear from private citizens in Eastern Virginia with knowledge of crime or corruption. Federal Judges Hutcheson and Bryan agreed a special grand jury will be called if needed to investigate reports from the public, otherwise regular grand juries will meet eight times a year. Whitehead urged Virginians to volunteer information on criminal activity in the district.

Richmond Virginia United States Whitehead Sterling Hutcheson Albert V. Bryan

Scientists claim new blood plasma substitute found

In New York scientists report a substitute for blood plasma using red blood cells. The product named modified human globin uses proteins from red cells prepared to dissolve in blood and feed the body like plasma.

New York

Two Hurt in Albany Aluminum Dust Explosion

An aluminum dust explosion at the Metals Disintegrating Company plant in Albany injured two workers and woke residents in Albany and Berkeley. The blaze shattered windows in three low concrete buildings. Fire Chief Fred Pimental estimated damage under ten thousand dollars.

Albany Calif Metals Berkeley Fred Pimental

Naturalist to Speak at Miller School PTA Meeting

Paul Favour of Luray Park Naturalist for Shenandoah National Park will be guest speaker at the Miller School Parent-Teachers Association meeting at 7 30 pm on Wednesday. His topic is Shenandoah, Land of the Blue Ridge and he will show a colored film.

Paul Favour Luray Shenandoah National Park Wille Miller School Favour Shenandoah Land of the Blue Ridge

Organization Nearing Its Fifty Year Mark Employs 158

The group, established in 1902, moves toward its 50th year while maintaining a workforce of 158 persons across its operations.

Prise

Dying Conductor Comforts Son With Last Words

A 63 year old conductor pinned under a heavy freight car near Birmingham Alabama spoke his final words to his son Ed Brigman before dying. Rescue crews worked through the night as a crane attempted to lift the 80 ton gondola and a pastor prayed with the injured man. The accident left Brigman trapped for hours with only his head and shoulders above water and he died at 4 30 a m.

Birmingham Ala Ed Brigman Brigman Roland E. Brigman Herron

Winchell Taken Ill Before Broadcast

New York Walter Winchell fell ill just before his ABC weekly broadcast and did not appear. Richard Stark read Winchells prepared remarks as doctors advised rest after a serious virus infection. Winchell plans to resume after medical consultation.

New York Walter Winchell ABC Winchell Richard Stark

Surgery Televised From University of Pennsylvania Hospital

A 25 hour operation at a University of Pennsylvania hospital was shown on WPTZ with official medical permission. The broadcast captured a surgeon and staff performing the procedure during which 65 percent of a man's stomach was removed.

Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania WPTZ

Col Peaster Hurt In Strange Shooting at Home

In Arlington Massachusetts Lt Col Lowell Peaster commanding officer at Hanscom Air Force Base was critically wounded and his wife was killed in an apartment shooting. Police say Peaster told a telephone operator his wife shot him and killed herself. Full details unavailable due to his condition.

Arlington Mass Hanscom Air Force Base Bedford Lowell Peaster Col. Peaster Peaster

Nizam of Hyderabad Hosts Elite Delhi Tea Party

The wealthiest man in the world, the Nizam of Hyderabad, entertained 400 guests at his 100 room Delhi palace lawns during a council of Indian princes. Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt and the Indian leadership attended as his daughters and sons stood nearby. 15 of his 70 wives arrived by chartered planes but did not join the party.

New Delhi India Nizam Hyderabad Delhi Palace Franklin D. Roosevelt Delhi Nizem

Ike for President Club in Alaska Shakes Nome

Eskimo supporters in Shishmaref publish a three column ad urging Ike for president. They push plans for stronger Alaska defense a Nome garrison a submarine base and a highway network from Fairbanks to Nome. Proposals also call for a federal court in Nome Eskimo jobs and a higher gold price offer for miners.

Nome Alaska Eisenhower Ike Club Ike United States Kodiak Fairbanks Teller Lost River Wales Shishmarefte Federal Judiciary Court

Bombs Hit Negro Homes in Los Angeles Area

Two blasts damaged a home occupied by a Black family and a neighboring house slated for sale to Black tenants. No injuries reported. Police noted the former owner had been warned against selling to Negroes as residents planned to move in. Names include William Bailey and others connected to the affected properties.

Los Angeles William Bailey Bailey Ralph Martinez John W. Potts

Boston Woman Injured When Car Hits House

Workmen in South Boston secured a house to remove a car embedded in it after a crash last night. Esther Sullivan, 50, was knocked from a chair and injured by the impact.

Boston Esther Sullivan

Mrs Clowser Dies In Hospital Here

Ida Julia Clowser 65 of Bulfick Road died yesterday morning in Winchester Memorial Hospital. She was wife of the late Edward Clowser born January 28, 1887 in Mt Pleasant. Survived by two sons Madison J. and Harrison E. Clowser both of Winchester, one daughter Mrs Roy Miller of Bufflick Road, three sisters and two grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm at Jones Funeral Home with two clergymen officiating. Burial in St John Cemetery.

Ida Julia Clowser Bulfick Road Winchester Memorial Hospital Edward Clowser Mt. Pleasant Charles I Sarah L. Cooper Smith Madison J. Clowser Harrison E. Clowser Winchester Roy Miller Bufflick Road Jessie Dyke Annie Ritter Mammie Knight Wardensville Jones Funeral Home Donald P. Austin Duckwall Albert Clark Lawrence Shade Hugh Carper James Russell Harry Brewer Thurman Combs St. John Cemetery

Manila Fire Ravages 60 Buildings in Severe Blaze

A two hour Manila fire destroyed about 60 buildings including a large rubber factory leaving 600 homeless. No casualties reported. Damage estimated at 2.12 million dollars.

Manila

Airline Stewardess Admits Fatal Shooting

Betty Lou Tracy an airline stewardess admitted to police she shot Lawrence E. Keil in a quarrel over alleged dating of other men. Keil 43 years old married father of two was found in a parked car with six wounds and died shortly after. Police chief Brown Hairgrove of Overland quoted Tracy saying I fired the gun until it would not fire any more.

Mrs Grim Dies Suddenly At Home

Winnie Duckworth Grim 41 of 135 N Loudoun St died yesterday morning at her home of a heart attack. Wife of Harry B Grim she was born February 1911 in Detroit the daughter of Daisy Amick Grant. She worked as bookkeeper for the Great American Tea Co five years and was a Baptist. Surviving with husband and mother is son Franklin G Duckworth in the Army stationed in New Jersey. Stepfather George Grant preceded her in death. Funeral: Tuesday at 2 pm at Jones Funeral Home.

Winnie Duckworth Grim N. Loudoun St Harry B. Grim Daisy Amick Grant Detroit Wich Grim Great American Tea Company The Baptist Church Franklin G Duckworth New Jersey George Grant Jones Funeral Home E. T. Clark Palibe

Local Obituary Noted for Harold Anderson Burial

Burial will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery for Harold Anderson and mention of Wentz Ray Shank Floyd Shank and E W Harrison in the notice.

Fire devastates Kilmarock business district including Haze building

The blaze destroyed multiple Kilmarock businesses and displaced the vehicle license office. A Richmond division sent a representative to Kilmarock to arrange continuation of license sales. Other losses included M A Lewis Grocery, Kilmarock Furniture, Sherman Hardware, Rice's Soda Shop, Western Auto, Sergeants, H W Ball Insurance, Vinegar Shoe, Covington Service Station, Sparshot TV, and Bunker Hill Dairy Store.

Hicles Richmond Kilmarnock Haze M. A. Lewis Grocery Kilmarnock Furniture Company Sherman Hardware Store Rice's Soda Shop Western Auto Store Sergeants Department Store H. W. Ball Insurance Agency Vinegar Shoe Store Covington Service Station Sparshot Television Company Bunker Hill Dairy

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Girl Scouts Cell Jones Nent John W. Rosenberger and Co., Inc Braddock St Lupton’s PTA Welltown Church Guernsey Yorkshire McCormick-Deering Oliver D. Orndorff Anderson Bros Nizam of Hyderabad Ford Ferguson Tractor Ferguson Orchard & Farm Supply Cameron &T Chrysler Windsor Oldsmobile Chapman Motor CO Johns Manville Wanvill LE P. W. Plumly Lumber Corp N. Kent St Johns-Manville Bell and Yellow Danvers the Food Center Loudoun St Seeaasimnes Hodgson & Brown Optometrists W. Boscawen St John N. Cameron St DeSoto Club Frederick Motors Martinsburg Pike Heatwole Motor CO BraDdock St. Nn Nha Sers George Horn Ventriloquist Henry the Plainsmen Radio & TV Winchester Armory Millwood Avenue C. I. Brumback & Sons
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