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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1952

Page

2

Red Denial Called Out and Out Lie in Panmunjom Talks

In Panmunjom, U N truce chief Vice Admiral Turner Joy called North Korean denial of prisoner screening an out and out lie. US General Mark Clark announced Maj. Gen. William K. Harrison Jr. will replace Joy as senior U N truce delegate on Friday as Harrison nears retirement duties.

Munsan Korea United Nations Adm C Turner Jor U. N Tokyo Mark Clark William K Harrison Jr Joy Loy Far East U. S. Naval Academy Harrison Clark

Patrick County FFA Team Wins State Contest

The Hardin-Reynolds chapter of the Future Farmers of America in Patrick County was named top state chapter for holding meeting and degree ceremonies. It won first place Saturday in the state FFA degree team finals held in Brooksville Virginia.

Brooksville Hardin-Reynolds Future Farmers of America Patrick County

Multiple Farm Auctions Listed Across Maryland and Virginia

A May sales directory itemizes several farm auctions with dates from May 21 to May 31. Locations include Chambersburg Pa Middletown and Stephens City Va Gerrardstown W Va Winchester Front Royal Rd and organizers such as Byron Brumback Roy P Duvall and W Strong Lewis and Chas R Duvall. Items offered include livestock farm machinery furniture antiques and real estate with auction times like 10 30 am and 1 30 pm.

Ralph W. Horst Ghen Chambersburg E. Baker Middletown Rt. 627 Byron Brumback Ucthoneer J.’ K. Lewis South Braddock Y. D. Orndorff C. Aancey Stephens City Real Tate Roy P. Duvall William Lawrence Lindamood Stephon City Auce D.S.T Keightly T. Wilson Gerrardstown W. Va Ralph F Beaver Winchester Front Royal Rd W. Strong Lewis & Chas R. Duvall

ADA ToDelay Endorsement After Conventions

Americans for Democratic Action votes to defer any presidential endorsement until after the major party nominating conventions in July. The policy aims to avoid weakening ADA at the Chicago national gathering as Truman’s stance shifts the internal debate. The group, split among Kefauver Harriman and Stevenson camps, approves a two-thirds board endorsement requirement after nominees are named.

Washington Americans For Democratic Action ADA Truman Chicago Franklin D. Roosevelt Democratic Party Sen. Estes Kefauver Tennessee W. Averell Harriman New York Adlai Stevenson Illinois Stevenson ADA National Board

Border Crossing Closed by Reds

Frankfurt reports a sudden East German order shuts passenger traffic on the feeder line between Gutenfuerst in Thuringia and Hof in Bavaria. The decision cuts one of five border crossings between the Soviet zone and West Germany and marks the first interzonal rail cut since the Berlin blockade ended in May 1949.

Frankfurt Germany West Germany Gutenfuerst Thuringiaa Hof Frontier Communications Center Bavaria Berlin

Hearing date set in pistol slaying

In Jonesville Virginia Dana Coleman 48 faces murder charges in the pistol slaying of his stepfather Perry Wallen 78. Wallen was shot between the eyes Saturday morning while working in a garden at Blackburn ten miles away. Coleman fled to the woods but was captured later the same day and released on 2500 dollars bond.

Jonesville Dana Coleman Perry Wallen Wallen Coleman Blackburn

How's Your LQ Quiz Answers on Page 4

Correct answers list for the quiz includes 1 eggs on toast 2 Venus 3 No he is graduated 4 Arnold Bennett 5 All three 6 True 7 A general assembly 8 From Samuel Plimsoll and his law on overloading ships 9 Adam 10 No.

Venus Arnold Bennett True Samuel Plimsoll Adam

Auto Daredevils In City Wednesday

Jole Chitwood famed Cherokee Indian racing and stunt champion brings World Champion Auto Daredevils to Winchester Speedway Wednesday night for a 28 act program including precision driving ramp jumping a rollover contest and a 30 foot motorcycle leap through a fire wall. Top stuntmen Christy Wentzel Don Forrester Jimmy Curry and Larry O'Brien join the lineup.

Jole Chitwood Winchester Speedway Indianapolis Christy Wentzel Reading Pa Don Forrester N.Y Jimmy Curry Charlotte N. C Larry O’brien Columbus Ohio

British Brewer Announces Coronation Beer for 1953 Crowning

A British brewer reveals a special coronation beer to mark the Queen's June 1953 crowning. The brew costs five shillings seventy cents per pint, over three times the usual price and strength, and goes on sale a week before the ceremony.

London

Miller PTA to Pick Officers Wednesday

Miller School hosts its annual Miller PTA election at 7 30 p m Wednesday with nominating committee members Mrs Allen Kipps Mrs James Claycomb and Miss Ruth Haines. Afterward Miss Martha Richards of James Wood School will address fourth graders about entering James Wood in fall. The program also includes informal graduation for fourth graders and group singing led by Miss Philomena Larue with piano. Refreshments follow.

Parent-Teachers Association of Miller School Allen Kipps James Claycomb Ruth Haines Martha Richards James Wood School James Wood Philomena Larue

Koje Island Prison Riot Involving North Korean Civilians

February incident on Koje Island left many casualties as 150000 prisoners were housed there including about 1200 north Korean civilians in compound 62. Uprising allegedly organized by Communist sympathizers ended when orders to shoot were given. Prisoners reportedly preferred American captivity to return to Korea or China. a group built a Statue of Liberty replica in their compound.

Koje North Korea Sgt McIntyre McIntyre China Korea

Winchester clergyman Grubbs rites set at EUB church

Grubbs, a longtime member of Grubbs gelical United Brethren church in Winchester and teacher in the Good Samaritan Bible Class, died. Surviving are his widow Bessie Yost, daughter Elizabeth Steen of Hagerstown, sons Gladstone E. Grubbs and Ralph Y. Grubbs, sisters Maude Wisecarver and Ada Grim, and three grandchildren. The body rests at Omps Funeral Home before lying in state at the EUB church, with services led by Rev. Carl Hiser, Rev. John Oliver, and Rev. Harry C. Swartz. Interment in Mt. Hebron cemetery. Pallbearers named.

Gelical United Brethren Church of Winchester Good Samaritan Bible Rouss Fire Company Bessie Yost Elizabeth Steen Hagerstown Maryland Gladstone E. Grubbs Martinsburg Ralph Y. Grubbs City Maude Wisecarver Ada Grim Cumberland Omps Funeral EUB Carl Hiser John Oliver Harry C. Swartz Mt. Hebron Cemetery Benjamin Russell Prince Dunn Raymond Smith Roy Malatt Howard Patton Edwin Ritter

Frederick N Mauzy Dies After Ill Health in Hospital

Frederick N Mauzy a 56 year old farmer and blacksmith from Siler died at Winchester Memorial Hospital after years of ill health and a critical bout since April 1 He was born March 8 1896 to George and Alverna Moreland Maury His widow Ruth Schlack died in 1939 He leaves five daughters four sisters and three brothers Funeral at Omps Funeral Home Mercesburg Church of God Rev Sarah E Clayton will conduct rites with burial in adjoining cemetery

Frederick N. Mauzy Siler Winchester Memorial Hospital George and Alverna Moreland Maury Ruth Schlack Mt. Pleasant Church of God Mercersburg Moreland Robert Hollingshead Charles Howard Hanging Rock W. Va Bova Whitacre Martinsburg Ellwood Whitacre J. R. Collis J. Rinkle A P. Whitacre Ruth Mauzy Harrison Mauzy Clearbrook Harvey Parker Maury Omps Funeral Sarah E. Clayton Omps Funeral Home

Tri-Breed sales set prices for grand and reserve champions

The grand Angus champion sold for 500 dollars and the reserve for 605, both from Shenview. William R. Hess bought the reserve for 605? and the Altemus family acquired the champion. Ridgely White paid 650 for the grand Shorthorn cow, while Charles Matter bought the reserve for 375. Short horn champion bull sold for 440 to Roy Brumback, and the reserve for 425 to R H Esty.

Shenaview Timberville Frank Bane Charles Town Shenview Angus Bull William R. Hess Carneysville W. Va Ridgely White Winchester Charles F. Matter Halifax White Roy Brumback Marlboro J. M. Fishpaw and Son Berryville R. H. Hardesty Summit Point

Senator Byrd Queried on 1952 Straight Democratic Ticket

A Virginia Democratic appeal asks Senator Byrd to answer clearly if he voted for Harry Truman in 1948 and will support the straight Democratic ticket in 1952. The speaker describes as a regular Democrat, praising the party’s 20 year record in agriculture conservation rural electrification social security and hospital aid.

Virginia Senator Byrd Harry Truman Byrd

Corbin Infant Dies In Warren Hospital

Funeral arrangements for Elaine Corbin 14 months old daughter of Charles and Jean Corbin of Valley Pike are incomplete awaiting arrival of Mr Corbin from Brazil. The infant died Thursday morning at Warren Memorial Hospital in Front Royal.

Ingrid Elain Corbin Charles and Jean Cather Corbin The Valley Pike Warren Memorial Hospital Front Royal Mr. Corbin Brazil Mrs. Corbin

Winchester Woman Reports Husband En Route Home

A Winchester resident notes her husband is on his way home but is not expected to arrive soon, leaving family plans and routine in uncertainty.

Terday Winchester

Fragmentary obituary notice from Omps Funeral Home

A partial obituary fragment notes a body is at Omps Funeral Home with details incomplete. The notice references a local funeral home handle for arrangements.

Also Mentioned on This Page

By Sam Summerlin Nam U FFA Mrs. Elsie May Gaunt Jones Funeral Home Jones HO By Marvin L. Arrowsmith Reds John W. Rosenberger & Co., Inc S. Braddock St ComMps S Naves Admbulance Service Gainesboro Meyer Farmers’ Headquarters Barr’s Orchard & Farm Supply N. Cameron Zuckerman British Brewer Reports Coronation Beer Grubbs Frederick County Chrysler G. G. Baker Frederick Mauzy Corbin Warren Hospital Winchester Plate Glass Co E. Fairfaxs Lane Keystone Que John Stuart & CO Omps Feneral Mr. Vernon George Washington Glaize & Bro Brumback Cameron Frederick Motors Martinsburg Pike Heatwole Motor CO N. Braddeck St P. W. Plumly Lumber Corp Kent St Crosley Dealer North Cameron Street Marion, Pa Chambersburg, Pa John Deere Case Oliver Allis Chalmers Mc-Deering Frey, Wagner Republic Republic Oll Refining Company Garland M. Canter Boyce 5
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