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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1957

Page

2

Funeral service for Alfred A Chapman in Berryville

Alfred A Chapman of Berryville died Saturday. A service was held Monday at 2 PM at John H Enders Funeral Home Berryville with Rev W N Raney officiating. Burial followed at Mt Hebron Cemetery Winchester. Pallbearers included Robert Smalley C B Miley Richard Carter Eddie Jorce Julian Everly and Harold Campbell.

Alfred A Chapman Berryville John H. Enders W. N. Raney Berryvile Methodist Church Mt. Hebron Winchester Robert Smalley C. BE. Miley Richard Carter Eddie Jorce Julian Everly Harold Campbell

U S Officials See Hussein Rebuff as NonThreatening

Washington 7 State Department officials say King Hussein rebuffed Eisenhower Middle East plan but accept aid. They note Jordan aligns with Congress backed policy against Communism, has purged Communist influence, and remains wary of closer ties with the United States amid strong nationalist sentiment.

Washington State Department King Hussein Eisenhower Middle East oHussein Amman Jordan Middle Eest James P. Richards Hussein U.S Congress Soviet Union United States

U.S. Sends Two Grain Ships to India Amid Famine Fears

The U S Embassy announced two shiploads of American grain arriving in India every three weeks as famine conditions develop in several states. The move aims to ease food shortages and bolster relief efforts across the region.

New Delhi U. S India

Knowland vows action on civil rights bill and Senate schedule

Senate Republican leader Knowland pledged to push Congress to act on civil rights legislation and other Eisenhower programs, while Senator Johnson floated three weekly Senate sessions as money bills are debated. Johnson expects House action soon with a Senate bill due to follow, and stressed no adjournment deadline.

Knowland Washington Sen Calif Congress Eisenhower Senate Lyndon B. Johnson D-Tex Democratic Policy Committee House Clifford P. Chase Republican Policy Committee Johnson Appropriations Committee Senate Judiciary Committee

Defense asks Congress for 1.56 billion in overseas military construction

The Defense Department requests new authority to spend 1,561,338,000 on military construction overseas and in every territory and state except Wyoming.

Washington Defense Department Congress Wyoming

Queen Elect Tichborne Receives Royal Progress in Winchester

Miss Tichborne and escort Mr. Malone led a day of public events in Winchester including a press reception a luncheon and pageant rehearsals. Local delegations welcomed Lord De La Warr and preparations continued for coronation ceremonies with plans for a Queen’s Ball and fireworks display.

Miss Tichborne Lady Tichborne America Washington Mr. Malone Malone Ithe Glaize Annie Packing House U. S. Rt North Thee’hame House Virginia State Horticultural Society Virginia A. F. S. Stephens Smithfield Martinsburg W. Va Winchester J. L. Douglas Edinburgh Scotland Handley Bowl Handley Grounds Armory

Parking restrictions announced for ambulances and by-pass access

Police chief urges the public to keep certain streets free of parking on Cameron Germain to Piccadilly Baker to Loudoun Loudoun to Gerrard Handley Blvd from Loudoun to Handley School Southwerk Street Valley Avenue to Millwood Pike. Park vehicles in driveways to aid guests. It is illegal to place boxes baskets or crates in the street.

Pagel Cameron Germain Piccadilly Baker Loudoun Gerrard Handley Blvd Handley School Southwerk St Valley Avenue Millwood Pike Boyd

Weather Today Virginia Fair Tonight and Thursday

The forecast in Virginia calls for fair conditions tonight with a low in the 50s and a cooler Thursday especially in the north and east. Temperatures Today reach 62 high and 50 low, compared with 65 and 44 a year ago. Sunrise is 5 13 a m and sunset is on the same day, with the moonset at 9 03 p m in Winchester.

Winchester

Rainfall totals and averages for the period

Rainfall data cover the past 24 hours to 8 30 a m with no rain. April rainfall to date 4 41 inches and year to date 11 04 inches. Average annual rainfall over 44 years is 36 99 inches. Monthly averages over 1912 1956 show January 2 43 February 2 00 March 2 97 April 3 08 May 3 86 June 3 86 July 3 79 August 4 00 September 2 66 October 3 24 November 2 54 December 2 47.

Dulles in Bonn for NATO Meeting

Secretary of State Dulles arrives in Bonn for a three day NATO ministers session as disarmament and Germany reunification loom. He flies in from Washington and meets West German Chancellor Adenauer before discussions on arms, security and economic unity. Lord Ismay foresees NATO defense strategy review with nuclear equipment likely but optional for members.

Bonn Germany NATO Dulles U.S. Air Force Washington Konrad Adenauer U.S Bonn Republic Russia Eisenhower Hungary Britain Lord Ismay Ismay Cyprus Middle East

Pageant safety measures and emergency services outlined

First aid stations will serve Handley festival crowds with ambulance and Memorial Hospital ER on call. Fire and police fire lanes will stay open for ambulances during parades and fireworks. Fire Chief Taylor Barr and inspector plan radio contact and rapid response, with standby units including the Sarah Zane pumper and South End jeep. Public rest rooms and fountains will be available at designated city locations.

Handley Memorial Hospital N. B. Shingleton Golden Glow Gerrard St Taylor Barr William Godenour Handley Grounds Sarah Zane Pumper South End Monmouth St Cork St

Farmers Livestock Exchange Market Weekly Sale Report

At the Farmers Livestock Exchange Market on April 29, hogs total 571 with top barrows and gilts at 18.20 to 18.65 and heavier weights 235 to 275 pounds at 17.50 to 18.00. Veal pleasing numbers 124 with prime loads 198 to 235 pounds at 24.70 to 28.25. Sheep lambs 282 with spring weights around 91 pounds at 27.40 to 27.60. Slaughter cattle 543 with steers 21.60 to 24.60 and cows 12.00 to 15.40. Stock feeder cattle show varied values, 21.00 to 23.90 for yearlings, calves 18.00 to 24.00, 4-H steer prizes listed 60 and 41 dollars for champions and reserves.

May sales directory listings for Winchester area auctions

A list of upcoming sales in and around Winchester Virginia detailing dates times locations and lots for real estate household goods antiques farm equipment and livestock with corresponding auctioneers including Chas Duvall W F Artrip Jr and others across May 4 11 15 17 18 25 in various towns and at county venues.

Jos Newlin Frankie B. Miller Winchester E. T. Snider Vernie Larrick Shiloh Lehew W. Va Willy Baker West Clearbrook Chas. Duvall U. S. Cook Stephens City Fred Oscar Duncan Hopewell Church Kathryn N. Skeirik Patton Cameron St W. F. Artrip, Jr Thomas McIntire Charles R. Duvall J. Wilmer Carpenter Senseny Road Dora Orr W. D. Orndroff W. E. Edwards County Court House Stonewall District

Byrd calls for Brundage replacement and large budget cut

Sen. Byrd urged replacing Budget Director Percival Brundage and pressed for an eight to nine billion dollar cut in President Eisenhower's 71.8 billion budget. He backed 5 to 10 percent admin cuts across agencies and argued for a return to the 1954 spending level to enable debt payoff, while noting the resignation is President's decision. He criticized the present budget as wasteful and urged a budget director devoted to economy.

Washington Sen Byrd D-Va Percival F. Brundage Eisenhower United States Chamber of Commerce Brundage Congress U. S. Chamber of Commerce Virginia Art Byrd Senate Finance Committee Byrdle Avanas Alxxitxille H. C. Christianson

Thirteen West Virginia spots on regional garden tour

The Shenandoah Potomac Garden Council hosts its third annual house and garden tour May 4-5 featuring 13 historic sites in Jefferson and Berkeley Counties. Proceeds fund Harper House interiors restoration in Harpers Ferry, a National Monument.

West Virginia Eastern Panhandle James M.mason, III Charles Town Court House Library Shepherdstown Lions Club Harpers Ferry Harper House U. S. National Park Service

Firemen Attend Civic Events and Tour City Stations

Fire marshal Ma lone spoke at the Joint Civic Clubs luncheon at the George Washington Hotel, attended a pageant dress rehearsal, and planned a press reception and Workers' Reception. He will visit the Princesses' party at Dr. and Mrs. Custer's home and, tomorrow, depart on an aerial truck tour to four city fire stations with driver Stuart R. Dyke, after which he will attend a Ladies Luncheon.

Civic Clubs George Washington Will Mrs. M. C. Custer S. Washington St Malone Lewis’ House Rouss Stuart R. Dyke

How's Your I Q Answers From Page Four

A list of quiz answers includes France Rhode Island and Kansas with responses such as An angel of the Lord Commodities Hallowe en Straits of Messina Pearl Buck heavy and shilling. The format presents ten item answers across geography history and literature clues.

France Rhode Island Hallowe'en Straits of Messina Pearl Buck Kansas

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