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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1952
Page
7
A displaced horse named Humphrey, bred by Nazis from stolen stock, sits at a Butte area ranch. Foaled in 1943 in Germany by a Hungarian mare, he weighs 1140 pounds and was captured by Americans in 1945 as spoils of war. He supposedly opens gates with his lips and can turn electric lights on and off.
The State Softball Tournament for men moves from Virginia Beach to Norview Park in Norfolk on August 16-17, per the Virginia Softball Association. Norfolk Navy Flyers, last year’s regional representatives from Williamsport, Pa, defend their title with Charlie Kurtz managing the servicemen. Salem Hosiary Plant is led by Carl Shawver and Lawrence of Richmond by George Motors, Gasser, a former New York Yankee farmhand, among top contenders. The Lawrence Club previously won the 1951 Richmond District title.
Mrs L P Tederick entertained the Ladies Aid from a local church Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Willie Hensel hosted the Home Demonstration Club on Saturday. Mrs Jack Sperry was honored at a recent stork shower by her Sunday School class. Jeanette Bowen of Arlington visited her parents for the weekend. The Stickleys and Mr and Mrs Russel Stickley plan a Washington weekend trip. A new Sunday School class with Mr Vivian Shaw as teacher has been organized and will meet tonight. The Grovers hosted the Cooleys for dinner on Sunday. Rev L P Tederick plans a special service in the Activities Building Sunday evening.
The historical note states that Roman forces occupied Britain for about 400 years yet never subdued Ireland, preserving its independence while Rome held influence across the island of Britain. The statement reflects on the limits of Roman expansion in early British history.
Several local residents are noted for military service and promotions. Pfc Harris, son of Mrs Flossie H Porter, serves in Germany with the 118th Fire Fighting Platoon after basic training at Fort Leonard Wood and one year overseas. Finis W Danley Jr., aboard USS Helena, serves as interior communications electrician amid major Pacific Fleet exercises. Burns W Lahman is promoted to sergeant in the 21st Air Division at Topeka, Kansas. Garland M Headley, USN, with Patrol Squadron 3, participates in Atlantic convoy exercises off the East Coast to Mexico. Pfc Kenneth Roy La Follette earns corporal at Camp LeJeune and serves with the Second Combat Service Group. Pfc John Stanley Gavis Jr., in Korea with 75th Recoilless Weapons Co., is promoted to corporal. Sgt Charles T Cain re-enlists at Camp LeJeune after reserve release, now with 2nd Tank Bn. Also notes J E A Flushing Meadow as near the center of Greater New York.
William D. Nicholson, seaman recruit USN, son of Edward and Mrs. Nicholson of Stephens City, begins recruit training at the U S Naval Training Center Bainbridge Maryland after enlisting February 9. M Sgt Adrian I Timbrook of Virginia is among 41 veterans starting 30 day leaves from Far East service, returning to Fort Meade for a new assignment. Pvt John E Manuel Jr of Kernstown completes processing at Fort Meade and is assigned to the 101st Airborne at Camp Breckinridge for Army Basic Training. Pvt Charles H Newlin of Route 2 also processes at Fort Meade and joins the 101st Airborne. All recruits begin 16 weeks of basic training covering drill, first aid, map reading, and firing M 1 rifle and carbine. Cpl Everett O Fowler of Berryville earns the Combat Infantryman Badge for frontline duty with the 7th Infantry Division. Fowler, of Company L, 31st Infantry, served previously as a farmer.
The State Highway Department will open bids April 16 on 24 projects totaling about 38 million dollars. The plan calls for upgrading 42.6 miles of secondary roads and 17 miles of primary roads, including gaps on U.S. 8B Route 29 between Lynchburg and Altavista and U.S. 8.17 between Yorktown and Morrison. It also funds a four lane section of U.S. 13 north of Nelsonia and upgrades to Virginia Beach Boulevard to Laskin Road. A Lynchburg district office, a railroad overpass at Pulaski, and a 170 foot bridge over Back Creek near Roanoke are included.
Hollywood columnist Gene Handsaker profiles Carolina Cotton a 23 year old performer ready to star in a TV Western series She discusses her cowgirl image her appeal to GIs and fans and her dream to be a Western star From Arkansas roots to Hollywood she notes her stage start and a notable photo with Los Angeles policeman Mickey Finn demonstrating her judo skills
Born March 28 1904 in Motherwell Scotland Robert James McCracken trained in Glasgow and studied religious philosophy at McMaster He became an associate professor at McMaster University and a leader in ecumenical activities in the United States and Canada The brief obituary style entry notes his faith shift from Scotch Presbyterian to Baptist and his link to Riverside Church and Harry Emerson Fosdick
The National Office orders about 600000 eateries to post a one dollar and cent ceiling on meals and drinks. Prices are frozen at menu levels or current week charges, with limited operator adjustments. The rule takes effect April 7 1952 and district offices are distributing posters for display by April 1952.
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