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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1950
Page
2
Dessau in the Soviet zone shows slow recovery after five years of ruin. The economy remains strained with scarce goods, rationing, and few stores, yet some improvement over last year, amid propaganda and crowding conditions.
Auction notices list events on May 12 10 a.m. May 19 10 a.m. May 20 10 a.m. May 27 10 a.m. May 31 10 a.m. June 10 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. at addresses around Winchester including Lockhart Estate 626 Loudoun St. and Paper Mill Rd. sales include purebred cattle furniture household goods and real estate with specified locations and times.
About 100 bankers from 29 area banks attended the Stonewall Jackson Chapter of the American Institute of Banking fourth annual banquet at the George Washington Hotel. William Battaile spoke on Our American Way of Life, noting opportunities depend on individual effort.
Russell Marion McAboy, 23, of Stephenson, was fined 25 dollars and given a 60 day suspended jail term in Police Court for hit and run after his car struck a building door on N Loudoun Street near Shade's Garage causing about 60 dollars damage. He fled the scene before being arrested near Elliott Motor Lines on Millwood Pike. Investigation by Maurice Lake and E W Hinkins.
Howard, acting superintendent, emerges as the new assistant superintendent after a long career in Virginia schools. Born 1897 in Brookeville Maryland, he served since 1919 in vocational education, rising to district and state supervisor roles. He aided budget planning for next fiscal year and allocations from the 1950 General Assembly.
The Communist government labels tinkering with money or the economy a crime against the state, a charge for which the death penalty has been reserved.
Beverly and Brenda Townsend, six months old, died during a 12 man operation to separate their fused abdomen walls at Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton. Lead surgeon Dr Eardly Allin confirmed Bever ly died at 10 45 a m and Brenda 45 minutes later. Father Bud Townsend said doctors did everything possible. Mother Betty Townsend was with relatives during the procedure.
A Pontiac coupe owned by J. W. McKay of 115 W. Cecil Street Winchester was stolen early Saturday and recovered at Kinkwood West Virginia around 6 p.m. Police Chief J. Thomas Boyd said two suspects, Everett Trusler 28 Norton and a 15 year old from Elkton Maryland, were arrested and turned over to federal authorities. The thieves earlier took gasoline at a Grantsville Maryland station without paying. No information on a Jeep stolen from Randolph Rogers was available.
Miss Diane O Neal of Middle town was May Queen at the Sac red Heart Catholic Church ceremony honoring the Holy Mother of Jesus. Twenty four girls and 17 boys from the Sunday School carried spring flowers to the statue of the Blessed Virgin and the queen wore a crown of flowers.
Loudoun County ZBA grants Lupton Orchard Service a conditional permit to build a commercial establishment on Route 7 between Purcellville and Hamilton in Leesburg. Conditions require scaled drawings, the building set 155 feet from the highway, and machinery displays 70 feet from the road.
The Winchester Lions Club will host a safety program at 12 15 p m tomorrow at the George Washington Hotel. The Last Date a film about the impact of a car crash on four teenagers will be shown. Idaho is noted as the largest silver producing state.
Judge John A. Sabo sentenced six young Soviet people’s police troopers to two years each for crossing the U S sector in Berlin with semi military uniforms and machine guns. He ordered their uniforms destroyed and condemned the East zone’s arming program as a violation of four power rules. Six others received lighter terms. former police deserters testified against the Soviet system.
Marvin E. Nuckols was sworn in today by Judge Harold F. Snead in Richmond Circuit Court as a commissioner of the State Industrial Commission. The former assistant attorney general in charge of delinquent tax returns succeeds W Martin, who retired, then traveled with Chairman W H Nickels Jr. to Tidewater Virginia for hearings.
Forestry committees from Frederick Clarke Page Shenandoah and Warren counties will meet at the Court house in Front Royal Wednesday evening to discuss a definite plan of action for the coming year. William E. Cooper executive director of Virginia Forests Inc will lead the discussion at the meeting.
Johnson described slowing to around ten miles per hour then accelerating to fifteen to twenty as he passed the bus. He said a child ran toward him and was hit by the dual wheel after he looked back at the bus stop and saw the red light. Prosecutors presented five witnesses including the bus driver, bystander, a parent, a state trooper, and the coroner. About 50 spectators attended.
In Pikesville Kentucky the trial opens for Lou Moles and E K Dotson both middle aged charged with the murder of 17 year old Muriel Baldridge. Commonwealth's Attorney J A Runyon plans to seek the extreme penalty while defense expects Olen Collins to repeat his earlier denial implicating William Gamble. Baldridge was slain after a June 27 1949 carnival trip home.
Newark New Jersey police questioned Joseph Olohan after he reported drowning his wife Louise Olohan in the bathtub on their first anniversary. Medical examiner Dr Harrison Martland ruled death a drowning with small neck scratches.
Answers to page 4 quiz questions list items including Senate Committee on Foreign Relations insects and rodents Texas manufacture of shoes Bizet a claim must be filed at the nearest social security office and a candidate practically promised he would Greenland and a small set of coins.
Charles W. Carson longtime Riverton resident and writer known as The Register Man died last Friday at age 88 after a long illness. Born in Enniskillen Ireland he helped found Riverton Lime Company and later wrote for Warren Register and other papers. Survived by wife Emily Allen Carson funeral at Delbrook Riverton with burial at Prospect Hill Cemetery.
Environmental campaign urges residents to prevent wildfires by handling campfires and embers properly in public parks and forested areas across Virginia. Officials remind campers to clear around fires, use established fire rings, keep water handy, and fully extinguish flames before leaving.
To season a salmon salad use finely grated onion finely chopped parsley prepared horseradish salt freshly ground pepper and celery salt with mayonnaise or other dressing.
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