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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1958

Page

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Residents appeal Beable reappointment at James Wood High

Five Frederick County residents appeal the Frederick County School Board action reappointing Paul D Beable as principal of James Wood High School for 1958 59. The group asks that the decision be declared null and void and has sent copies to the State Board of Education.

Frederick County Frederick County School Board Paul D. Beable James Wood School Robert E. Ayler Mr. Beable James Wood High School Henry M. Brumback Shawnee Ralph Bauserman Ope Ayler Charles Bass Lee Snyder Lovett State Board of Education Richmond Robert Ayler Frederick Charles A. Lake Robert Russell Walter C. Miller Virginia Paul D. Beagle James Woot High School Code of Virginia County School Board Division Superintendent of Schools

New Record Wheat Surplus Possible From USDA Forecast

The Agriculture Department expects a winter wheat yield near 1 010 000 000 bushels and a total winter plus spring crop close to 1 000 000 000 bushels, the largest since 1953, boosting reserves to about 880 million and risking market imbalance. A cool April slowed farming but did not curb prospects for hay corn and soybeans.

Washington Agriculture Department Great Plains

Wedding Bells Ring For Handicapped Couple At Rehabilation Center

In Mount Sterling Kentucky a physically handicapped couple, Bonnie Pflug and William Beucher, plan to marry at the Church of God in Hope. Pflug born without arms wears a satin gown with long sleeves and Beucher paralyzed from the waist. They met at Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center and hope to work near Means, Kentucky. The wedding will feature a four tier cake and a reception at the church with Beucher’s aunt and uncle attending from Pennsylvania.

Mount Sterling Bonnie Jean Pflug William Beucher Church of God Hope Beucher Connellsville Means Menifee County Pflug Marvie Austin Lawrence Ind Eugene Buchholz Buchholz Visi Pennsylvania Florence Newcomer Eugene Buchholz Jr Miss Pflug Wendell Pflug Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center Fisherville

Fire destroys Galesburg Public Library and Lincoln Papers

A Friday night blaze in Galesburg Illinois gutted the 122000 volume library block and vaults containing Lincoln Papers and other historic documents. City officials blamed overheated attic equipment as the cause. two of five wells failed to aid firefighting and the roof collapsed about an hour after smoke was spotted.

Galesburg Ill Abraham Lincoln Lincoln Raymond Barbaugh Knox College

Rocket Builder Wins Top Prize At Science Fair

Charles Game won first place in the fifth annual Science Fair at Handlay honoring Luther S. Hale. His rocket model showing light and heat changes earned a medal and ribbon. Other winners included Paul Rhodes in physics for a telescope and Lee Brumback in chemistry for fuel and fuses.

Charles Game Handlay Luther S. Hale Hale Handley Howard N. Carper William F. Jones Clifton Titus Mary Virginia Carson Paul Rhodes Hardord Madigan Rodney Duncan Lee Brumback Reggie Baker Barbara Devers Carol Reed Danny Riley John Merriner J. T. Clevenge Howard Lewis David Elsen

Nixon to Attend Quito Soccer Game

Vice President Nixon planned a break in his South American tour by attending a Quito soccer match. Police prepared for a potential demonstration at the stadium as residents greeted him warmly despite earlier hostile demonstrations. The event followed tensions tied to regional politics and Communist elements described in the report.

Quito Ecuador Nixon

Reports show housing, jobs, and sales rise

Government releases indicate April gains across employment, housing, and retail. Farm employment nearly matched last year. insured unemployment fell to 3,265,700 with 41 states reporting declines. housing starts rose above April 1957 levels. retail sales rose 2 percent, led by durable goods.

Washington

Georgia Expects Largest Peach Crop in 7 Years

Georgia's 1958 crop forecast at 3.5 million bushels, up from 2.1 million last year, with the record 1951 crop at 3.975 million. Estimated rail and truck movements range from 3,980 to 5,340 carlot equivalents versus 2,466 last year. Picking will start later due to cold weather.

Athens Georgia Georgia Crop Reporting Service

Congresswoman Knutson to seek third term amid family dispute

Minnesota Congresswoman Coya Knutson announced she will run for a third term despite her husband Andrew Knutson’s demand she fire Kjeldahl, her 29-year-old executive secretary. She said she will not fire Kjeldahl and believes her re election chances are good. The couple own a hotel in Oklee Minnesota and live in Oklee, a town of about 500.

Minneapolis Minnesota Coya Knutson William Kjeldah Kjeldahl Andrew Congress Oklee Knutsons Knutson Ohloe

Court Panel Holds Alabama's School Placement Law Valid

MIAMI Fla An explosion of gas fumes at the University of Miami Medical School killed 10 people and injured a technician. The report notes a macabre claim that students use the bodies in classroom work.

Alabama Miami Fla University of Miami Medical School

Trujillo Bestows Fancy Sports Cars On US Actresses

Hollywood reports Domini Trujillo Jr son of Generalissimo Rafael Trujillo has given luxury cars to actresses Kim Novak Zsa Zsa Gabor with prices cited at 14300 and 8700 dollars. Novak and Gabor discuss friendship with the trujillos while Gabor notes a gift to the Damon Runyon Cancer Fund.

Hollywood Los Angeles U. S. Army Command and General Staff School Ft. Leavenworth Kan Norvax San Francisco Kansas New York Miss Gabor Trujillo Damon Runyon State Department of Motor Vehicles Miss Novak

Winchester Frederic Jaycees elect Alson H. Smith president

Alson H. Smith was elected president of the Winchester Fredericks County Jaycees last night. He succeeds Roy W. Williams. Other officers named include internal vice president L Linwood DeHaven external vice president Leonard Newcome treasurer R J Alford secretary Clayton Adams and state director Del Sewell. Four directors were appointed for two year terms Eugene Dearing Jr James Hockman Marvin Milam and Robert W Smith.

Alson H. Smith Winchester - Frederrick County Jaycees Roy W. Williams L. Linwood DeHaven Leonard Newcome R. J. Alford Clayton Adams del Sewell Eugene Dearing, Jr James Hockman Marvin Milam Robert W. Smith

Alabama court upholds state school placement law

A three judge panel ruled Alabama's school placement law does not conflict with the federal constitution. The unanimous decision cites local boards hold broad power to assign pupils. Factors include class size facilities transportation pupil aptitude and potential disruption or disruption risk.

Birmingham Ala Alabama U.S. District Court U. S. Circuit Richard T. Rives Seybourn H. Lynne H. Hobart Grooms Virginia Louisiana North Carolina

Conformity Debated by Evangelist Billy Graham at Cow Palace

Evangelist Billy Graham denounced conformity as a major sin in a Friday night sermon to 16,200 at San Francisco's Cow Palace. He warned the broad road leads to destruction while the narrow road to life, noting 645 people came forward for decisions and 1,243 previously walked to the podium, per Graham staff revisions.

San Francisco Billy Graham Cow Palace Graham Noah Christ

Soviet Yugoslavia tensions worry U.S. officials

Washington officials foresee more trouble between the Soviet Union and Yugoslavia as Khrushchev toughens policy to tighten Moscow control. Analysts note Poland faces pressure, while Western summit hopes persist despite discord. Discussion centers on potential cuts to economic aid, with a $260 million undelivered balance tied to projects in Yugoslavia.

Washington U.S Soviet Union Yugoslavia Nikita Khrushchev Moscow Poland Moscow-Belgrade Khrishchevy Khrushchev Communist Party Tito Poli Stalin Tilo

Festival Strives to Raise Funds for Shenandoah Apple Blossom

The 31st annual Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Executive Committee voted to pursue $14,403.31 in 1958 accounts receivable and $6,346.70 in unsubscribed memberships. President F L Largent led the gathering as plans included canvassing 289 past subscribers and enlisting 13 division chairmen to secure funds before 1958 obligations can be paid.

Shenandoah F. L. Largent Apple Hoye L. Riley DAV V.F.W J. Victor Arthur, Jr Tecanvass Sargent Committee P Thomas G. Scully C. F. Schenck J. Pinckney Arthur J. Thomas Kremer Charles 8. Toan James R. Wilkins Wayne A. Whitham Tom W. Baldridge

Snowfall Hits Adirondacks In May Cold Snap

Two inches of snow fell overnight at Old Forge in the southern Adirondacks while New York shivered in the coldest May in years. Temperatures dropped to 25 at Olean, 27 at Elmira, and 28 at Albany Birmingham and Massena. Albany set a new late date record of 30 degrees. The Weather Bureau noted the unusually late low. The notice then mentions a Mothers Day service at Winchester Virginia.

Albany N_Y Old Forge Adirondacks New York State New York Olean Elmira Binghamton Massena Weather Bureau

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