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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1956
Page
9
The first man made earth satellite is expected to circle the earth about once every 90 minutes. There can be more than 50 000 earthworms in an acre of soil.
The state's traffic deaths rose to 239, including 12 year old Ralph Breeding of Grundy who died after an empty coal truck struck him near home, and 7 year old Gregory Wallace of Wilbraham who died in Richmond after being hit by a car.
In Minneapolis delegates wrestle over ending segregated church structure as a 942 million member body debates reform. Atty Charles Parlin proposed a resolution opposing segregation while opponents warned against using sin language about the issue. Emotions ran high as leaders pleaded for unity under Christian principles.
A pedestrian named Gregory stepped onto the roadway to fetch a rock when a vehicle struck him. Emergency responders attended the scene. Police investigated and no further details were released.
In Alabama Governor James E. Folsom loses to State Rep. Charles W. McKay Jr in a Democratic primary race for national committeeman. McKay leads 133,268 to 44,730 with 1,820 of 2,805 boxes counted. Roy D. McCord trails. Hill defeats Crommelin for U.S. Senate. Boykin and Grant win House nominations. Nomination remains decisive for election in Alabama.
The text notes Nero as the alleged first counterfeiter of coins, though it suggests ancient patterns may predate him and that he may have merely followed an existing practice rather than originate it.
The Bureau of Mines reports a 27 percent rise in coal mine fatalities in the first quarter of 1956 from 1955, with 121 deaths vs 115. Roof falls caused nearly three-fourths of underground fatalities, prompting James Westfield to call for stricter safety enforcement and cooperation to curb hazards.
Carlton A Crider of Chatham submitted the low bid for 2.36 miles of stabilized base from Canterbury to the Warren County line on Route 641. State Highway Commission received seven bids. total low bids amounted to 827990 dollars and await commission approval before contracts are awarded.
Mrs. Susie Ambrose registrar of Stephens City will register voters at her home for the town election on June 12. She will be at her home all day May 12 which is 30 days before the election.
The senior class of the Douglas School will serve turkey dinners tomorrow evening starting at 4 30 p m in the Home Economics Department. Home delivery is available for those who wish it. Call MO 2 9479 to arrange delivery.
Mrs Varina Davis Baker 93 wife of Camillus G Baker of Cross Junction died Sunday at home. A funeral was conducted yesterday at 2 p.m. at Omps Funeral Home with Rev Carl T Paughf officiating. Interment followed at Mt Hebron cemetery. Pallbearers were her grandsons.
Funeral service for Mrs. Retta O. Larrick of 10 E Piccadilly St. was held yesterday after she died Saturday afternoon in Hillcrest Nursing Home.
The service took place at noon at the Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Carl W. Hiser officiating. Pallbearers included Kinzel Oates Dr. Max Oates Carl W. Sirbaugh Jacob H. Yost Sr. J. William Hollis and Fred Oates. Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
Four Hunter sisters born premature at Methodist Hospital in Dallas are described as doing nicely in their incubator. Doctors caution it will be several days before they can assess survival chances. The babies Marilyn Kay, Alvie May, Melanie Fay, and Marie Gay weigh 2 pounds 11 ounces to 3 pounds 3 ounces. Their parents are George A. Hunter and his 25 year old wife.
In Tacoma Washington two boys born twenty minutes apart are described as double cousins as their fathers are brothers and their mothers sisters, linking the families of the Neal Herbrands and the Gilbert Herbrands.
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