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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1955

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Tito Assures West Yugoslavia Not Shifting Sides

Belgrade a Tito says coming talks with Soviet leaders do not mean Yugoslavia will join blocs. He seeks good relations with West and USSR, promises no secret deals, and wants to keep aid free of political conditions while avoiding foreign interference in internal affairs.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Tito Soviet Union Adriatic Pula Nikolai Bulganin Communist Party Nikita Khrushchev Andrei Gromyko United States Moscow Kremlin Russia Italy Greece Turkey Austria

Beverly Lynn Conner Wins Stephens City Baby Contest

Beverly Lynn Conner, three, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lynn Conner, won first prize of 10 dollars in the Stephens City baby contest held Saturday on the Town Lot as part of the carnival closing night hosted by the Stephens City Fire Company. Debby Lynn Combs and Sandra Rose Ritenour tied for second at 5 dollars, with Randy Rinker taking third at 2.50 dollars. James Bowman led as master of ceremonies. judges were Jean Pasquet, Mrs Wilson Borden, and Mrs Charles Snider.

Stephens City Beverly Lynn Comner Lynn Comner Stephens City Fire Company Drum and Bugle Corps Debby Lynn Combs Glenn Combs Sandra Rose Ritenour Harry Ritenour Randy Rinker Ray D. Rinker

Foreign ministers return from Vienna ahead of Four

Western officials say the weekend in Vienna yielded two key results the summit process and the Austrian independence treaty. Molotov signaled Soviet demands for neutrality and no foreign bases as a condition for German reunification. Dulles Macmillan and Pinay spoke only on Austria with Dulles leaving for Washington to address the public.

Vienna Austria Europe Stockholm Fisenhower Nikolai Bulganin Russia Lausanne Switzerland V. M. Molotov Bulgaria Konrad Adenauer West Germany Belvedere Palace Molotov Germany U. S Dulles Britain Harold Macmillan France Antoine Pinay Washington

Four Injured In Week End Traffic Mishaps

Four people were injured in Clarke County and Winchester over the weekend in multiple traffic incidents. Thomas Eugene Bolden, 20, of Boyce, suffered facial abrasions and possible rib injury after his 1952 Ford convertible left Rt. 255 near Millwood. Roy Breeden, 30, a Charles Town officer, was hospitalized with a fractured ankle and facial cuts after a pursuit near Charles Town. Genevieve Swartz, 23, of Winchester, sustained bruises to an arm and leg in a five car crash at Braddock and Peyton Streets. A young boy, 8, of Gaylord, was struck by a car. further details pending.

Clarke County Winchester Boyce Gaylord G. T. Griffith, Jr Thomas Eugene Bolden State Rt. 255 Millwood Bolden Memorial Hospital Griffith W. Va Charles Town Roy Breeden Genevieve Swartz E. Cork St Braddock Peyton Sts Holmes McFarland Ervin Sloan Cleveland Highland Ave John S. Stolzman Lancaster Fred Palmer N. Braddock St Stuart Wilson Racey Stephens City John Thomas Roberts Rt. 1 McFarland Cleveland Braddock St Nash Pontiac Chevrolet Dodge John Willingham, Jr

For Sale Meyers Zoysia Grass Plugs in Stock

Winchester Seed Co advertises Meyers Zoysia grass plugs size seven to fifty two per bundle for thin lawns priced at one plug per foot. The notice notes stock availability for plugging in lawns and mentions the Winchester seed business.

Meyers Zoysia Winchester Seed CO

Bishop to Ordain Eight Seminarians Here on Thursday

The Most Reverend Peter L. Ireton bishop of Richmond will confer the Order of Priesthood on eight candidates Thursday at 9 30 a m in Sacred Heart Church. The eight complete years of study from high school to theology prepare them for active ministry. Seven Missionary Servants received the Order of Diaconate last fall at Holy Trinity Mission Seminary. One candidate from Taunton Mass Rev William Dubois Augostinian of the Assumption joins in the Priesthood rites.

Peter L. Ireton Richmond Sacred Heart Church Holy Trinity Mission Seminary William Dubois Taunton Mass Ireton Christ

Confederate veteran John B. Salling marks 109th birthday

Virginia's last living Confederate veteran John B. Salling, 109, celebrated with a three tier cake, a new wide brim hat, medals, and greetings from President Eisenhower and Governor Stanley. He resides with his daughter and son-in-law in Bristol area and remains active at reunions. The note recalls his Civil War service making saltpeter for gunpowder.

FT. Blackmore Virginia United States John B. Salling Hughie McKamey Bristol United Daughters of the Confederacy Big Stone Gap Presient Eisenhower Gov Thomas B. Stanley

Johnson outlines Democratic legislative program in Congress

Democratic Leader Lyndon B. Johnson announced a program pushing highway housing minimum wage and foreign aid bills while omitting several of President Eisenhower's recommendations. He would seek a Senate schedule and oppose bond financing for road building, with Byrd arguing objections. Republican Knowland predicted a late finish with a strong push on Eisenhower proposals.

Washington Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Eisenhower Johnson Senate Democratic Policy Committee Sen. Gore D-Tenn Sen Byrd D-Va Knowland California Congress Eisenhowe

Steer and Lamb Show and Sale Planned Tonight

Twenty four 4 H Club members from six northern Virginia counties joined the third annual 4 H Commercial Steer and Lamb Sale at the Farmers Live stock Exchange on U S Route 50 west of Winchester. Show concluded at 10 a m and tonight s sale begins at 7 p m with animals sold in show order. 18 grain finished steers and 104 market lambs will be sold. Judge was Hugh E Henderson of V P I. Kenneth and Roy McDonald led with top pens of two steers while Roger Lee Snapp and Boyd Ramey Jr placed in thirds and fourths. John Wine of Fauquier placed second in one pen.

Virginia Farmers’ Livestock Exchange U. S. Rt Winchester Hugh E. Henderson Kenneth McDonald James Wood Roy McDonald Middletown Roger Lee Snapp Stephens City Boyd Ramey, Jr Hayfield Kenneth John Wine Fauquier County

Austria Celebrates Independence After 17 Years of War

Austria joined the United Nations and can maintain an army but is barred from foreign alliances or foreign bases. The Big Four signed a treaty with leaders Molotov Macmillan Dulles Pinay Figl in Vienna amid jubilant crowds and bell tolls.

Vienna Austria Hitler United States Russia Britain France Belvedere Palace St. Stephen's Cathedral St. Stephen's Theodor Cardinal Innitzer Ringstrasse United Nations Germany

Armstrong Heads Chamber's College Steering Group

James R. Wilkins announces Frank Armstrong Jr will chair the Shenandoah College Project Steering Committee for the Winchester Frederick County Chamber of Commerce. The campaign team includes Robert Pizzano and Mrs Sara Crow as steering members.

James R. Wilkins Winchester-Frederick County

Nevada ends its largest atomic test series in three months

The Yucca Flat Nevada series concludes after 14 blasts in three months. Dr. Alvin C Graves departs Los Alamos as underwater detonation plans off California loom with Navy oversight and no AEC scientist present.

Las Vegas Nev U. S California Pacific Navy Atomic Energy Commission Alvin C Graves AEC Los Alamos N.M Yucca Flat Graves James Reeves Nevada U.S ABC Joint Task Force 7 Adm C. M. Momsen

Polio Vaccine Second Round Delayed In Virginia Schools

Virginia health officials report uncertain vaccine supply may delay second Salk shots for first and second graders under the National Foundation program. Eli Lilly shipments may not resume before June 1, risking school closures and a polio season advance. Alberta Tolbert of Pulaski County is the only vaccinated child to contract polio, likely before vaccination.

Richmond Virginia Mack I. Shanholtz National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis Shanholtz Eli Lilly & Co G. Foard McGinnis New York Eli Lilly U. S. Public Health Service Public Health Service Foundation Jonas Salk Alberta Tolbert Pulaski County Mason Romaine

Tri Breed Sale Brings $17 795 for 79 Cattle

Four states sent buyers to Winchester for the 13th Annual Tri Breed Sale at Farmers Livestock Exchange on U S Route 50. Ninety five cattle last year brought $20 995, averaging $221. this year 79 head sold for $17 795 averaging $225 25 a head.

Winchester Farmers’ Livestock Exchange U.S. Rt I. Fred Stine Virginia

Wa&L Student Found Hanged in Dorm Room

Washington and Lee University freshman basketball player Baldford Shulick 18 from Ceredo West Virginia was found hanged in his dormitory room about 11 30 last night by a friend and a student counselor. Medical examiners ruled death by his own action with time of death about 3 15 this morning. He had been a substitute on the varsity squad and played five games last season.

Lexington Baldford Frank Shulick Washington and Lee University Ceredo W. Va Shulick F. A. Feddeman N. Y David Lickinger Lewisburg Penna Frank C. Shulick West Virginia Wayne County

Milford school board vows continued segregation

In Milford Delaware a new four member school board won by large margins pledges to maintain segregation using all legal avenues. The vote total 3260 far exceeds the usual 1000, with Bryant Bowles of the NAACP White People group backing the slate. The prior board faced a race integration clash after admitting 11 Black students to Lake Wood Avenue High School, triggering removals and a Delaware Supreme Court ruling.

Milford, del Milford Bryant Bowles National Assn. For NAAWP George A. Robbins Crerar Bennett Max R. Corder Ernest C. Macklin Robbins George F. Adams Edmond F. Steiner David B. Greene Ray C. Scarborough Supreme Court Lake Wood Avenue Bowles State Board of Education Delaware Supreme Court

Aid to States Program for All Through Age 19

The Eisenhower administration proposed a 28 million dollar federal fund to help states provide polio vaccine for children in low income families. The plan would extend immunization to all Americans through age 19 and add two million dollars for extra inspectors and technicians to ensure vaccine safety. Mrs Hobby argued the best distribution is through voluntary state cooperation, while the national vaccination program resumes with tests continuing and supplies cleared by two labs.

Washington Eisenhower Hobby White House National Foundation For Public Health Service Congress U. S. Public Health Service Eli Lilly & Co Indianapolis Parke, Davis & Co Detroit America

SPCA Plans Annual Meeting Tomorrow

The Winchester Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will hold its annual meeting and officer installation tomorrow at 8 p m at the George Washington Hotel. Dues-paying members may attend and prospective members may join. Plans include an auction on June 4 to fund an animal shelter.

Winchester Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals George Washington Hotel

Strike at Fisher Body Plant Voted

Baltimore General Motors workers at the Fisher body plant voted 1569 to 11 to strike May 29 unless a guaranteed annual wage is granted. Local 678 and other Baltimore locals seek concessions including Detroit wage parity and an average hourly pay around 1.96 dollars, with overall wage and working terms tied to the GM agreement.

Baltimore CIO United Auto Workers General Motors Big Fisher UAW Fisher Baltimore Chevrolet Albert J. Mattes Detroit Pontiac Mich Mattes Michigan

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West Beverly Lynn Conner Schewels County Ike Stanley Salling Leopold Fig Armstrong Defense Department Indian Springs Pioche Air Force Marine Federal Wa&l New Milford SPCA Fisher Body Price Marianne's of Winchester
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