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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1958

Page

2

Obituary for Daniel Hovermale 86 Ridge West Virginia

Daniel Hovermale 86 retired farmer of Ridge West Virginia died yesterday at 5 30 p m at Kings Daughters Hospital Martinsburg West Virginia He was born October 15 1871 in Morgan County son of the late Pent and Liza Hovermale He was a member of Union Chapel E U B Church at Ridge He survived by many children including Mrs George Johnson Bloomery Earl Hovermale Whitacre Mrs Glenna Clark Berkeley Springs Mrs C B Bailey Martinsburg Mrs Elston Luttrell Whitacre Mrs R A McCauley Hammond Hovermale and Carl Hovermale Whitacre one brother James A Hovermale Whitacre three sisters Mrs Fanny Barney Berkeley Springs Mrs James Jolly Unger and Mrs A C Grove Pikeside 19 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren His wife Wilmina Crouse died in 1939 Funeral service set for Saturday at 2 p m EST at Union Chapel E U B Church Ridge Interment in church cemetery Remains at Omps Funeral Home until noon Saturday then moved to church 1 p m to rest before service Family requests no flowers.

Daniel Hovermale Ridge W. Va Kings Daughters Hospital Martinsburg He Was Morgan County, W. Va 1871 Pent and Liza Hovermale George Johnson Bloomery Earl Hovermale Whitacre Glenna Clark Berkeley Springs C. 8. Bailey Elston Luttrell R. A. McCauley Hammond Hovermale Delbert Raigner Carl Hovermale James A. Hovermale Fanny Barney James Jolly Unger A. C. Grove Pikeside Omps Funeral Home

Five-Day School On Tourism Opens May 13

A five day tourism school for those tied to the industry will run May 13 to 17 at the War Memorial Building from 2 to 4 pm. Instructor James Biddle of James Wood High School will lead sessions. Motel and restaurant operators are urged to attend and register with Mrs. Carl Ballard.

War Memorial James Biddle James Wood High School Carl Ballard Biddle Shenandoah Valley Motor Court Association Moon Keller's Apple Blossom Murray Shapiro Elmo Bloom Kernstown

Peach Growers See Prospects Of Average Crop

Peach growers across the four state Appalachian belt forecast at least an average crop barring adverse conditions ahead. Orchardmen fear the rainy spell could damage Yorks and Rome Beauties while peaches survived winter well. Early apple varieties Stayman’s and Delicious also weathered bloom before heavy rains.

Martinsburg W. Va Yorks Rome

Area firms Charged With Violating Fair Labor Act

Two firms in the Martinsburg Harrisonburg area face federal action under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Thomas Briscoe Kern owner of Rawson Machine Works and Sager's Poultry Inc of Star Tannery are barred from wage, overtime, record-keeping, and child labor violations. Courts order reinstatement offers and damages for a former employee and prohibit interstate shipping of violative goods pending final hearings.

Secretary of Labor James P. Mitchell Labor Stuart Rothman J. 8. District Court Martinsburg W. Va Thomas Briscoe Kern Ranson Machine Works Ransom Mitchell U. S. District Court Harrisonburg Sager’s Poultry, Inc Star Tannery Rawson Machine Works Kern H. 8 Boreman U. S. Department of Labor Defendent Labor Department Sager

Bus Passenger Hospitalized Here After Bus Arrives

A Greyhound bus from Washington was met by Friendship Ambulance on Route 50 near Millwood at 4 15 p m yesterday. Passenger Paul Newberry of Washington became ill shortly before the bus reached Millwood and was taken to Memorial Hospital where he was reported to have had a comfortable night.

Friendship Greyhound Washington Paul Newberry Millwood Winchester

Allis-Chalmers 11 B Disc Harrow hits pay dirt fast

When pulling the Allis Chalmers 11 B Double Action Disc Harrow across fields, strong weight ensures quick soil penetration. It chops stubble roots and surface trash while mixing and pulverizing soil. Available in 5 14 6 7 or 8 ft widths with hydraulic ram or trip rope angling and blade options.

Allis-Chalmers

U S Ambassador Protests Attack On His Haiti Home

U S Ambassador Gerald Drew reported heavy gunfire at his official residence in Port au Prince as armed groups operate in the capital. Drew, his wife, and two grandsons were unharmed. he called for an immediate investigation and assurances the assault will not recur. Guns fired after 8 p m curfew amid ongoing siege since May 2.

Port AU Prince Haiti U. S Gerald Drew Drew Maui George Robert du Bose Chattanooga Tenn

Cocktail Party Gains Converts In Europe

In Munich Germany the cocktail party fad spreads among Europeans as American diplomats and troops host events for German officials and friends. The Merkur notes the habit helps Anglo Saxon leaders stay in dialogue and advises arriving late as a mark of status.

Munich Germany Europe West Germany Merkur

Douglas High presents Its A Great Life farce tonight

The Douglas High School senior class stages Its A Great Life a three act farce tonight at 8 15 in the school hall. The Wilson family home provides the comedic setting with Thomas Washington Ted Stokes Mr Charles Wilson Beverly Harris Gertrude Harris Mary Wilson Josephine Gant Wilbert Wiggins and others in the cast.

Douglas High School Wilson Thomas Washington Tommy Wilson Benny Brown Ted Stokes James Nelson Charles Wilson Beverly Harris Elouise Wilson Elaine Parks Gertrude Harris Margaret Jackson Mary Wilson Josephine Gant Marie George Shepard Harris Wilbert Wiggins Inez Strother Alstead Billings Judith Gaither Theresa Gant John Carter Muscles” O'Rourke

Firemen Responded to Stove Smoke at Chase Alley Home

Firemen arrived at 5 25 P M yesterday to 426 Chase Alley the home of Mr and Mrs Jesse Johnson where an oil stove was reported smoking. Sarah Zane and Friendship answered the alarm. Fire officials said there was no fire and no damage.

Jesse Johnson Chase Alley Sarah Zane Friendship

Auction notices and sales directory for Winchester area

May 9 10 am Donald Duvall auction 6 mi NW of Berryville VA Route 635 dairy cattle farm machinery household goods Jeep. May 10 p.m Shenandoah Valley Polled Shorthorn Breeders Association Farmers Livestock Exchange Winchester VA registered cattle. May 17 10 am Rosa E Renner Glenn Burne Farm Amherst St Ext Winchester VA household goods tools. May 17 1 pm Owens trustees front of Frederick County Court House Winchester VA improved real estate Paper Mill Road.

Pri Donald Duvall Berryville Charles R. Duvall Shenandoah Valley Farmers Livestock Exchange Winchester Rosa E. Renner Glenn Burnle Amherst St Cloe & Stanley

Weather forecast for Virginia with cool tonight and 60s to 70s highs

The advisory notes cool tonight with low 40s, Friday clouding then showers in the southwest. Highs expected in the 60s to 70s, warmer southeast. Winchester sky data lists sunrise at 5 05 a m and sunset at 7 12 p m with a last quarter moon May 10.

Winchester

Rainfall Totals and Averages Across 45 Years

Rainfall data shows 24 hour total to 8:30 a.m. May 5 1958 at 2.11 inches with year to date 16.27 inches. Average annual rainfall over 45 years is 36.78 inches. Monthly averages for 1912-57 list January 2.41, February 2.02, March 2.97, April 3.10, May 3.82, June 3.3, July 3.73, August 3.92, September 2.70, October 3.26, November 2.62, December 2.48 inches.

Area Artists Enter Paintings In Neighborhood Art Show

Seven local artists submit oil paintings to the 11th annual Neighborhood Art Show at the Episcopal Parish Hall The Plains The show runs through Sunday with prize awards tomorrow afternoon Entries include Red Drape Old Violin Prelude to Winter A Loaf of Bread A Jug of Wine An Early Shot The Ford Mambo Names Betty DeBoer Constance Martin Doris Novick Virginia Riley Justa Quick Stephen Rosenberger Mrs E T Von Pippin Judges are Mrs Peter Hemingway Foxcroft School Middleburg Thomas Baird National Gallery Washington and Jess Schlaikjer Washington.

Episcopal Parish the Plains Betty DeBoer Constance Martin Doris Novick Virginia Riley Ford Stephen Rosenberger E. T. von Pippin Peter Hemingway Foxcroft School Middleburg Thomas Baird National Gallery Washington Jess Schlaikjer

Schutte O Connell Win Bridge Match at Golf Club

Mrs Herbert Schutte and Mrs Irvan OConnell won the weekly Winchester Contract Bridge Club match at the Golf Club. Runners up were Mrs C F Schenck and Mrs John D Glover. third went to Mrs Holmes Harper and Richard Bowers. fourth to Mrs Paul Bennett and Mrs R W Hollis of Martinsburg. Next meet May 14 at 8 p.m. at the Golf Club. This begins five qualifiers for the Spring Pairs Tournament on June 21 at the Golf Club.

Herbert Schutte Irvan O'Connell Winchester Contract Bridge Club Golf Club C. F. Schenck John D. Glover Holmes Harper Richard Bowers Paul Bennett R. W. Hollis Martinsburg

Tension Over School Integration in Arkansas Escalates

The article notes an failed agreement over desegregation at a high school in Arkansas. President Eisenhower federalized the Arkansas National Guard, taking control from Governor Faubus and ordering troops to enforce integration. Since then, incidents occurred but no major violence, and some Black students continued attending classes.

Faubus Arkansas National Guard

Union Commends Byrd for Stand On Jobless Pay

The Virginia AFL-CIO commends Sen. Harry F. Byrd for urging states to use unemployment compensation reserves before seeking federal aid. Harold B. Boyd, state AFL-CIO president, praises the stance and suggests Virginia may liberalize benefit payments. The letter was released in Richmond.

Richmond Virginia Afl-Cio Harry F. Byrd D-Va Harold B. Boyd Byrd

Acheson Attacks Chemise Dresses In Speech

Former Secretary of State Dean Acheson criticized chemise dresses during a University of New Hampshire lecture on A Study in Diplomatic Method. He quipped fashions alter perceptions, comparing couturier alchemy to turning charmers into bags of Idaho potatoes.

Durham N. H Dean Acheson University of New Hampshire Idaho

Dulles Visit Sparks Berlin Demonstration Campaign

Neues Deutschland urged a Berlin protest with the slogan Chase Dulles out of Berlin. The paper claimed Dulles aimed to stir anti summit mood and an atomic war aura as he arrived from a NATO ministers meeting in Copenhagen. NATO backed West German calls to elevate German reunification in any summit agenda.

Neues Deutschland Dulles Berlin Copenhagen North Atlantic Alliance NATO Council

Shorthorn judging contest set with three classes

SHORTHORN will participate in a judging contest with three member teams. Three classes will be judged as breeding animals including bulls, heifers, and cows. A weight estimating contest will use one animal from each class, with prizes awarded in the sale ring before the sale begins.

Answers to the Daily Quiz Recap

Answers to the daily quiz cover eight questions with concise responses. The list includes quotes, places like Mt Moriah in Jerusalem and Brazil, and figures such as General Eisenhower, marking a mixed set of trivia topics across history and geography.

Mt. Moriah Jerusalem Lockjaw True Australia New Zealand General Eisenhower Brazil Table D'Hote

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