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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1958

Page

2

Obituary for Charlie Jackson of Millwood

Charlie Jackson of Millwood died suddenly at his home yesterday. He was born in Clarke County to George Washington Jackson and Martha Jackson and lived most of his life there. Survived by two children Herman Jackson Sr of Winchester and Ruth Jackson Harris of Millwood, seven grandchildren 21 great grandchildren and several other relatives. Funeral arrangements pending.

Charlie Jackson Millwood Clarke County George Washington Martha Jackson Herman Jackson Winchester Ruth Jackson Harris

Funeral service for Harvey Strother Shiley

The funeral for Harvey Strother Shiley 64 of Stephenson was held today at 2 30 p m at Omps Funeral Home with Rev Carroll C Goodridge officiating. Interment followed at Mt Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers Douglas Berryman Harold Edwards Harry McCann Earl S Bailey Billy Bierer and Ernest Michael.

Harvey Strother Shiley Stephenson Mt. Aito Hospital Washington Omps Carroll C. Goodridge Kernstown Mt. Hebron Cemetery Douglas Berryman Harold Edwards Harry McCann Earl S. Bailey Billy Bierer Ernest Michael

New Areas Added To Jap Beetle Quarantine

The Agriculture Department added Virginia areas Franklin and Montgomery counties and the cities of Colonia Heights Falls Church and Virginia Beach to the federal Japanese beetle quarantine. Also included are remaining non-regulated areas in Albemarle Botetourt Campbell and Pittsylvania counties. Additional areas in North Carolina Ohio and West Virginia were added as well.

Washington,p Virginia Agriculture Department Franklin Montgomery Colonial Heights Falls Church Virginia Beach Albemarle Botetourt Campbell Pittsylvania North Carolina Ohio West Virginia

Workers Drawing Jobless Benefits Decline for Third Week

The Labor Department reported a third consecutive weekly drop in insured unemployed workers, down 70 900 to 3 194 800 for the week ending May 3, while initial claims rose 5 400 to 408 600 for the week ending May 10 amid seasonal hiring.

Washington Labor Department Department

Newbraugh Named JW Key Club Head at Installation

Kenneth Newbraught was seated Thursday as president of the James Wood High School Kiwanis Key Club at the War Memorial Building. Also installed were Carl Straw as vice president Allen Willey as secretary and Charles Gossard as treasurer. The ceremony was conducted by J Soublas Butler who praised retiring president David Glover. Special speaker was Charles A Pine lieutenant governor of the Ninth Division Capital District Kiwanis International. Parents and club members attended along with Shirley Orndorff the Key Club Sweetheart.

Kenneth Newbraught James Wood High School Kiwanis Key Club War Memorial James Wood Club Carl Straw Allen Willey Charles Gossard J. Soublas Butler David Glover Charles A. Pine Capital District Kiwanis International American Red Cross Key Club Henry Brown Lynwood Newbrought Joseph Sumpton J. R. Marston George Nixon Harry Straw Willey Shirley Qrndorff

Resignation Sparks fallout in Virginia economic division

George R. Long resigned as commissioner of economic development amid disagreements with Raymond V. Long over an aggressive industrial expansion program. Long cited a lack of progress on studies of poorer communities and available buildings for new industry, while Raymond Long said the exit followed a series of uncompleted tasks.

Richmond State Department of Conservation and Development George R. Long Long Abingdon Conservation Department Raymond V. Long Raymond Long George Long General Assembly Longs Virginia Raymond) Long

Answers to the Daily Quiz Items Listed

The quiz responses cover topics from dress norms to ranks and locations. Notable answers include Egypt as Britain ally, the sixteenth letter, West Point New York, and the rank of Second Lieutenant.

Grazing Farm Auction and Household Goods Sale Schedule

On Saturday June 7 at 10 30 am EST Tate of Mamie I Dearmont offers a valuable grazing farm in front of Clarke County Court House Berryville Virginia with W D Orndorff as auctioneer. On Saturday June 14 at 10 am Marie Wilt Committee 221 Shawnee Ave hosts furniture and household goods sale conducted by Dennis T Cole.

Mamie I Dearmont Clarke County Court House Berryville W. D. Orndorff Marie Wilt Shawnee Ave Dennis T. Cole

Missionary to India To Speak Tuesday At WSCS Meeting

Miss Betty Fairbanks, recently returned from India, will speak at Kernstown Methodist Church on Tuesday for the Louise Lillard Zone annual meeting of the Winchester District Women’s Society of Christian Service. The program includes worship, reports on Virginia Conference, officer training clinics, and a noon meditation with lunch provided.

India Betty Fairbanks Kernstown Methodist Church Louise Lillard Winchester Women's Society of Christian Service Mthdist Churc W. A. Fisr Gainesboro Carroll C. Goodridge D. D. Sandford Warrenton Hermann Lee Mt. Croward St. Louis Albert Tusing Kernstown E. L. Pomeroy

Lions kill child at zoo during family visit

A child, Julia Ann Vogt, 4, was pulled into an African lion enclosure at a Virginia zoo after slipping past a guardrail while her sister and mother watched. The lion Passion Grimmer reportedly attacked the girl before another lion named Princess mauled the remains, as attendants used extinguishers to drive the animals back. The family had traveled from Chilliwack, B C. Local police and homicide Capt. Lawrence Hartnett investigated. the lion's identity was not confirmed. The father Bem Vogt was en route to Washington.c

Jackson Julia Ann Judy Chilliwack B.C Wesley Dildy Princess Anne County Dildy Homicide Lawrence Hartnett Passion Grimmer Bem Vogt Washington

Man Survives Blast That Turns Home Into Rubble

Clarence McLoughlin, 42, survived a gas explosion that destroyed his tree bedroom home in Columbus Ohio and damaged nearly 20 other houses. He is in fair condition with second and third degree burns after lighting a cigarette following a gas pipe disconnection. Neighbors pulled him from debris while police investigate possible self harm by gas leak.

Columbus Ohio Clarence McLoughlin University Hospital McLoughlin Zelma

Youth Service Set at First Brethren Church

The First Brethren Church on Berryville Avenue hosts Youth Sunday with the youth choir performing at the 9 45 a.m. service and the 7 30 p.m. service led by Rodney Duncan. The program includes special music testimonies and scripture reading followed by the all color sound film Dark River about missionary work and its results.

First Brethren Church Berryville Avenue Young People's Group Rodney Duncan

Wilbur Johnston Speaks at Quota Club Meeting

Wilbur R. Johnston local post master was guest speaker at the Quota Club May gathering at the George Washington Hotel. His program included a film Men, Mail and Machines showing modern mail handling methods and was assisted by James Fleming. After the meeting members prepared for a rummage sale held yesterday and today in the old Friendship building on E Cork St.

Wilbur R. Johnston Quota Club George Washington Hotel Johnston James Fleming Friendship Building E. Cork St

Starkweather Psychiatrists to Testify in Lincoln Trial

Doctors from Kansas City and Lincoln are slated to testify next week as Charles Starkweather’s defense seeks to prove insanity at the time of the January killings. The trial enters its third week with jurors likely to begin deliberations by the weekend.

Lincoln Neb Charles Starkweather N. W. Greenbaum Kansas City John O’hearne John Steinman Robert J. Stein Starkweather Bennet High School Robert Jensen Charles Guy Starkweather

Graham Declines Testimony On Pornographic Literature

Billy Graham was subpoenaed at the Cow Palace to testify on pornography as an expert witness for a California assembly subcommittee. He said he has never read pornographic literature and cited an impossible schedule, while Deputy Sheriff William Schade tried to serve the subpoena on him.

San Francisco Billy Graham California Graham Cow Palace William Schade San Mateo County Louis Francis Rsan Mateo Francie Assembly Schade

Algerian Crisis Deepens as Ely Contemplates Resignation

Officials in Paris and Algeria discuss restoring French control amid insurrectionary committees. Gen. Paul Ely’s position remains unclear as reports say he offered to resign to President Coty after two generals were detained. Challe and Martin were confined to quarters, while Challe serves under Gen. Norstad at SHAPE.

Sahara Albert Gazier Paris Algeria Paul Ely Combined Chiefs of Staff Rene Coty Ely Pflimlin Pierre de Chevigne Andre Challe Jacques Martin Challe

Weather and World News Blended From May Cloudy Virginia Forecast

The Virginia forecast calls for considerable cloudiness and mild temperatures with scattered showers tonight especially in the southwest, lows in the 60s and 50s in the mountains. Sunday brings more clouds, warmth, and humid conditions with afternoon shower activity possible. Also noted are five day May 17 21 extended outlooks and a France De Gaulle update with wartime hunger and potential power shifts, plus rainfall totals for the period.

Virginia

Sunday Isn’t Really Sunday Unless You Come to Church

A church outreach calls on locals to attend Sunday services inviting participation beyond routine worship. The campaign emphasizes community, faith, and weekly gathering as a shared ritual.

Weather Across Cities From The Associated Press

The weather map lists conditions for multiple cities including Albany cloudy Albuquerque clear Atlanta clear and Boston cloudy. Other areas show a mix of clear and cloudy skies with some rain reported near New Orleans and St. Louis.

Albany Albuquerque Tlanta Bismarck Boston Buffalo Chicago Cleveland Denver Des Moines Detroit Fort Worth Helena Indianapolis Kansas City Los Angeles Louisville Memphis Miami Milwaukee Mils -St. Paul Orleans Richmond St. Louis Salt Lake City San Diego San Francisco Seattle Tampa Washington

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