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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1955

Page

2

Soviet Austria Treaty Risks Breakup of Soviet Influence

Foreign observers warn that by signing an Austrian independence treaty the Soviet Union risks provoking a rollback in Europe. The move could boost anti Soviet sentiment in Czechoslovakia and Hungary while complicating NATO ties and border security with Austria, Germany, and Italy.

Soviet Union Europe Czechoslovakia Hungary Austria Iran Free World Warsaw Moscow NATO

Butler Says Salk Polio Handling Mishandled

Democratic National Chairman Paul M. Butler accused the Eisenhower administration of mishandling the Salk polio vaccine situation. He criticized delayed leadership and urged a thorough government inspection, noting the week-long suspension and limited resumption for inoculating millions of first and second graders.

Cleveland Paul M. Butler Eisenhower Butler Federated Democratic Women of Ohio U. S Leonard A. Scheele Public Health Service

Missionaries Will Speak at First Brethren Church

The First Brethren Church on Berryville Avenue hosts Rev and Mrs Jake Kliever missionaries to French Equatorial Africa Sunday night at 7 30 p m They will share experiences from twelve years in mission work and show pictures They have traveled six months itineration and return to Africa in January Pastor Rev Paul E Dick invites all to attend.

First Brethren Berryville Avenue Jake Kliever French Equatorial Africa Klievers Kliever Paul E. Dick

Colorful cars likely to stay in vogue say experts

Experts diverge on auto color trends with many predicting continued demand for light and bright shades as manufacturers introduce appealing new color options. Others anticipate a return to darker tones, possibly by 1956.

E.J.P. A

Two Hurt In Area Traffic Crashes Yesterday

Two people were injured in two separate crashes yesterday in Frederick and Clarke counties. Woodrow Hover and Harley Hover of Bunker Hill were treated for neck and head injuries after a De Soto collided with their stalled Oldsmobile near Clearbrook on Route 11. Frances Nash of Timberville drove the De Soto. damage totaled about 250 dollars. In Clarke County a New Jersey man, Ray Bolen of Glen Rock, suffered possible skull injuries after his 1949 Mercury plunged off Route 50 and struck a tree. A third crash on Route 50 near Winchester caused no injuries, and a Arlington family of three was reported in satisfactory condition after a noncollision crash on Route 50 near Middleburg.

Frederick Clarke County Bunker Hill W. Va Frederick County Clearbrook Woodrow Hovermale Harley F. Hovermale Griffith DeSoto Nash Hovermale Memorial Hospital Omps Oldsmobile New Jersey U.S. Rt. 50 Blue Ridge Mountain Ray Bolen Glen Rocks N. J Mr. Bolen Middleburg Washington, D. C M. H. Moore Moore U. S. Rt. 50 Linda

Robinson Service To Be Tomorrow

Funeral service for Mrs. Net tie Lee Robinson widow of Edward Ross Robinson will take place Sunday at 2 p m at the residence of her daughter Mrs. Chester Minghim in Glengary West Virginia. Mrs Robinson died Thursday evening at her daughter’s home.

Nettie Lee Robinson Edward Ross Robinson Chester Minghim Glengary W. Va

Funeral details for Wardensville resident announced

The service will be held at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. J. S. Peebles officiating. Pallbearers are Ross Boyd Issac Ebert William Heironimus Walter Anderson Charles Dawson and Carlton Dyke. Interment follows at Wardensville Cemetery in Wardensville West Virginia. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home until service time.

Jones Funeral J. S. Peebles Ross Boyd Issac Ebert William Heironimus Walter Anderson Charles Dawson Carlton Dyke Wardensville W. Va Jones Funeral Home

Eastern Pact Signature Seen Not Altering Soviet Dominance

West European diplomats say the Warsaw pact signing cements a legal framework for Soviet troops to stay in satellite states while Moscow continues military leadership in the bloc. East Germany’s Otto Grotewohl insists his government seeks peaceful German unity.

Warsaw Soviet Union East Germany Otto Grotewohl Germany

Hereford and Angus cattle show wins in county fair

Danny Shenk and Floyd Rosenberger tie for high Hereford with 100 points earning $2.50 each while Pat Patriarca and Richard Dovel tie for second with 97.92 points and $0.50 prizes. Ten winners shared 100 points in the Angus class, led by Robert Kube Harry Tubaugh Allen Rickard Ronnie Miller Billy Grim Harry Bagwell Bradley Pugh Billy Ramey C. N. Simpson and Claude Stowers each winning $0.50. Lyle Butler Jr. tops Shorthorn heifer weight estimation at 630 pounds, winning $5. three Angus weights winners earn $1.75 each. Kenneth McDonald wins Hereford bull weight estimation with 1068 pounds for $5. Prizes funded by Farmers & Merchants National Bank and Winchester lenders. contest run by John T. Wolfe and W.R. Crabill.

F.F.A Floyd Rosenberger Fishers Hill Pat Patriarca Navy Robert Kube Warrenton F.F.A Harry Tubaugh Fairfax County Allen Rickard St. Lukes-Sauisville Ronnie Miller Hayfield Billy Grim Harry Bagwell Strasburg F.F.A Bradley Pugh Gore Billy Ramey C. N. Simpson Loudoun County Claude Stowers Lyle Butler, Jr White Post Kenneth McDonald James Wood Farmers & Merchants National Bank National Farm Loan Association of Winchester Shenandoah Production Credit Corporation Frederick County John T. Wolfe W.R. Crabill

Russians propose port and transport control under watchdog plan

The Soviet note cites security concerns hindering trusted access to vital resources and suggests a control agency monitor key ports rail junctions and similar sites. U S officials compare to a failed North Korea enforcement plan and caution limits of such a scheme.

U. S North Korea

Fair Weather Expected After Rain In May Total

Clouds broke up after yesterday's rain which brought May total to 1.50 inches and 10.67 inches for 1955 year to date. The AP forecast says tomorrow will be fair and warmer after a cool night and a 59 degree high today.

Associated Press

Train Tragedy After Fifth Avenue Special Dispute

On a New York Central Fifth Avenue Special passengers clashed causing disruptions from East Cleveland to the Hudson Valley. A woman identified as Mrs Papazani died after being found on the tracks near Peekskill while her mother, disheveled and incoherent, was later located by state police seeking legal counsel.

New York Central Fifth Avenue Walter Scott East Cleveland New York State Buffalo Edward Keefer Hudson Valley Poten Dexter Papazani

New Wenatchee Valley Apple Bloom Forecast For 1955

Extension agent predicts a heavy bloom and large crop in the Wenatchee Valley with May 14 full bloom timing. Bloom is about 12 days late versus the 10 year average, shortening the growing season and yielding many small apples. The 1955 crop will be far below 1950’s bumper 37 000 car year, with about 3 000 cars left to market from 1954.

Wenatchee Valley

How's your I Q answers from Page 4

The quiz results list ten answers: 1 Forbidden, 2 Mercury, 3 a sequence of presidents, 4 Federal Civil Defense Administration, 5 Grant's likeness, 6 Land of Nod, 7 a steep Alpine peak 14 780 ft, 8 Suspenders, 9 Polish, 10 Denmark.

George Washington Andrew Jackson William Henry Harrison Zachary Taylor U. S. Grant James Garfield Dwight D. Eisenhower Federal Civil Defense Administration Grant Land of Nod Denmark

Virginia's Last Confederate Vet Turns 109 Tomorrow

Virginia's oldest living Confederate veteran John B. Salling age 109 will celebrate his birthday tomorrow. Known as General or Uncle John he lives in the Southwest Virginia mountains with his daughter and son in law Hughie and McKamey. Salling recalls Civil War service making saltpeter in southwest Virginia and says he served in a company led by Capt Lon Collins.

FT. Blackmore Virginia U. S John B. Salling General John Bristol Department Hughie McKamey Salling Lon Collins

Viscose Spinning Dept Returns to Partial Operation

The fire damaged spinning department of the American Viscose Plant at Front Royal has resumed partial operation this week. Personnel manager Ray Gott said work began Thursday in the spinning section as crews work to restore full operation, with parts delays slowing progress and a full statement on future plans expected early next week.

Front Royal Ray Got Gott

Des Moines Officers Work Off-Duty for Comrade Pierce

Des Moines police plan off duty shifts to ensure pay for fellow officer William J. Pierce a polio patient. Pierce is married and a father, highlighting the personal impact of his illness on the department.

Des Moines William J. Pierce Pierce

Police payroll dispute as sick leave runs out

Patrolman C. M. Leaming told that 52 officers agreed to work their day off without pay so that Pierce could keep drawing his salary. He had used all sick leave vacation time and a 60 day leave and hoped to return in about a month from hospitalization since December 30.

C. M. Leaming Pierce

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