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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1952

Page

2

Rebels Capture Boyce Bowling Championship in league clash

The first half champions Rebels defeated the Yankees 3182 to 2979 to seal the Boyce Men's Bowling League title in a best of two halves roll off. Harold Buckner led with 734 and Garland Brown 721 as the Rebels built a large advantage through the middle games.

Rebels Boyce Yankees Yanks Frank Merriwell Harold Harold Buckner Garland Iown Charlie Eddith Bill Burtner Helen McDonald Dorothy *Brown Lanham

Earthquake Felt in Northern Japan Today

A tremor was reported in northern Japan with residents feeling the quake in Tokyo and surrounding areas. No damage was reported and there were no immediate injuries or aftershocks announced.

Japan Tokyo

Middletown Fifth In Massanutten League Standing

Middletown sits fifth in the Massanutten League with a 6 game winning percentage. Standings show Shenandoah at 8 2, Linville 7 3, New Market 8 4, Luray Stanley 4 4, Middletown 5 6 with remaining schedule through May 18 including trips to Linville Front Royal and New Market and makeup games from May 11.

Middletown Massanutten Pet GB Shenandoah Linville New Market Luray-Stanley Front Royal Mirdlere Staney

Mrs Connelly Dies In Cumberland Maryland

Louise M. Connelly aged 52 of 631 Watson Ave died yesterday evening at Memorial Hospital Cumberland following an operation. She was wife of Samuel F. Connelly and mother of one daughter Mrs. W. C. Thomas of Winchester. Survivors include four brothers and four sisters with three grandchildren. Funeral set Friday at Sacred Heart Church with rosary Thursday at Jones Funeral Home. Interment in Catholic Cemetery.

Louise M. Connelly Watson Ave Memorial Hospital Cumberland Samuel F. Connelly New Baltimore James and Minerva Bingham Mce-Vickers W. C. Thomas Winchester Howard McVickers San Francisco Calif Lawrence McVickers Lewistown Paul McVickers Georgia Robert McVickers York D. A. Deming H. A. Slayton Conneauteville Alex Wilson Charles Scanlon Indianapolis Ind Sacred Heart Catholic Church Carl Zeterbere Jones Funeral Home

Senior Play Thursday At Johnson Williams High School

The Johnson Williams High School senior class presents The Darling Brats a three act farce at 8 15 p m Thursday in the school auditorium Berryville residents invited to attend the performance by the students.

Johnson-Williams Johnson- Williams High School Berryville

Brazilian Major Surprises Rival Search Group in Jungle

Maj Miranda Correa reports foiling a rival search party that held him and US safety official Scott A. Magness as hostages at the Pan American Stratocruiser crash site. Official and unofficial teams converged after a 35 mile jungle trek to Lagoa Grande, Belem.

Belem Brazil U. S. Civil Aeronautics Authority Airrlift Correa Magness Lagoa Grande Rio de Janeiro Lino de Matos Sao Paulo Adhemar de Barros Brazilian Airlines

Businessman Faces Break In Charges In Warehouses Row

A 12 man jury hears Hugh Emmons charged with night time breaking and entering the Preston I Moffett warehouse. The trial before Judge Elliott D Marshall follows Emmons alleged theft of beer valued under 50 dollars. Witnesses tie beer bottles to Emmons premises and truck. defense counters with evidence of an earlier beer purchase.

Corporation Elliott D. Marshall Hugh Emmons Preston I. Moffett Emmons Mr. Moffett Mr. Emmons Perry Engineering Company Moffitt Thomas G. Scully Robert K. Woltz

Winchester Recreation Dept elects Long president again

At the regular May meeting, A C Long was reelected president of the Winchester Recreation Dept for another year. Ben Belch ie and Rodney Sirbaugh were chosen as vice president and secretary respectively.

Winchester Recreation Dept A. C. Long Ben Belchie Rodney Sirbaugh

Card of Thanks for Donald E. Clark

The Clark Family thanks friends and neighbors for the sympathy and sorrow shared through the illness and death of their son Donald E. Clark. May 20, 1916.

Donald E. Clark

Truman Faces Senate Fire Over Truthfulness

President Truman's statements in a Saturday ADA speech drew sharp cross fire from Sen Bridges and Sen Capehart who called his remarks untruthful. Sen Johnson challenged his claim on submerged lands and Supreme Court ownership while Sen Welker labeled part of the speech a falsehood. Bridges accused Truman of reckless rhetoric linking his critics to isolationism.

Washington Truman Senate Sen Bridges R-Nh Sen. Capehart R-Ind Americans For Democratic Action ADA Capehart Republican Party Lyndon Johnson D-Tex Congress Johnson Supreme Court Herman Welker Idaho Welker

Multiple cases heard by grand jury in Stephens City

A check for 1412 dollars drawn on Citizens Bank of Takoma Park Md remains unpaid and a capias issued. Larry Deagle of Hamilton Ontario faced dismissal for bringing stolen property into the county. Clifton Dodson’s appeal upheld with 100 fine and costs. John Dan Jenkins of Stephens City pleaded guilty to speeding with 100 fine and costs. Samuel Ray Semana to face trial for hit and run May 29. Meredith Afice appealed and pleaded guilty. fined and costs ordered.

Farmers Livestock Exchange Capias Citizens Bank of Takoma Park Commonwealth Larry Deagle Hamilton Ontario Stephens City Clifton Dodson John Dan Jenkins Rt. 1 A Trial Justice Court Samuel Ray Semana Loudoun Street Court of Justice of the Peace M. L. Lockhart

Patron Saint for Telegraph and Telephone Workers

Gabriel is named as the patron saint of telegraph and telephone workers. His feast day is March 24.

Gabriel

Final Exercises At Wardensville Tonight

Twenty four graduates of Wardensville High School will receive diplomas at the 8 p m commencement in the school auditorium. Dr Boyd Howard of Fairmont State College will be speaker with Stanley Hawse presenting diplomas. Reverend F P Look will give invocation and benediction. J Allen Hawkins will present awards. Annie Combs gives salutatory. Grace Fishel is valedictorian.

Wardensville High School Boyd Howard Fairmont State College Stanley Hawse F. P. Look Wardensville Methodist Church J. Allen Hawkins Annie Combs Grace Fishel Fannie Crawford Nina Jean Funkhouser Rollin Garrett Cecil Ginn James Godlove James Hawkins Bentley Heishman Eugene Heishman Lindell Heishman Donald Merriman Harold Reynolds Doris Rudy Carl Shipe Alton Shobe Helen Teets Monica Troy

Recruiter for Women Marines Visits in City

M Sgt Anne Hagstrom USMC will be in this city through Thursday to interview young women about enlisting in the Marine Corps. She spoke at Handley School this afternoon and will address Clarke County High School tomorrow morning. On Thursday she will be at the Post Office Building Marine Recruiting Office from 9 am to 2 pm for information sessions. Eligibility includes age 18 to 30, high school diploma or equivalent. married women may join but dependents under 18 are not permitted.

Anne Hagstrom USMC Marine Corps Hagstrom Handley School Clarke County High School Marine Marines

Dr Miller to Be Kiwanis Speaker

Dr L S G Miller, retired missionary to Japan, will speak at the Kiwanis Club luncheon at 12 15 p m. He will be introduced by Eugene Cooper and describe his work and experiences in Japan at the George Washington hotel.

L.S. G. Miller Japan Kiwanis Club George Washington Ptel Miller Eugene Cooper

OPS Analysts to Visit City Tomorrow for Price List Help

David Whimpey and E. Shelton of the Office of Price Stabilization in Richmond will hold sessions at the Chamber of Commerce office in two shifts from 1 to 4 30 p m and 7 30 to 9 p m. They will assist bakeries restaurants and other food dealers with price lists based on the February 3 9 1952 high point.

David Whimpey Shelton Office of Price Stabilization Richmond Chamber of Commerce OPS Mr. Whimpey

Jury Called for Purcell Trial in Clarke County

Pred H. Jones James Weir L. K. McNamara Richard B. Smith O. E. Grove Charles Bowerman and Phyllis Hawking have been summoned as jurors for the Commonwealth of Virginia v Hetty Purcell. The case set for 2 p m Thursday in Clarke County Circuit Court on appeal from the Trial Justice Court. Mrs Purcell was fined 50 dollars and costs April 19 for improper livestock feeding and will be represented by Frank Brumback and Mr Wright from Woodstock.

H. Jones James Weir L. K. McNamara Richard B. Smith O. E. Grove Charles Bowerman Phyllis Hawking Commonwealth of Virginia Hetty Purcell Clarke County Trial Justice Court Purcell Frank Brumback Me. Wright Woodstock

United States Ocean Liner Delays Water Test to June Fourth

Newport News Virginia reports the nation’s new ocean liner will not undergo its official water test until June 4. The delay shifts the testing schedule for the vessel expected to bolster the navy or civilian fleet and highlights construction and certification timelines.

Newport News United States

Clarke Singers In Choir Festival

Berryville group led by Nelson Lineburg performs at 7 45 pm EDT in St Paul s Church as part of the Cumberland Valley Chapter A O G Choir Festival. A 150 voice chorus from 12 choirs in VA MD PA WV is directed by Paul Calloway of the National Cathedral. The event is open to the public.

Berryville Nelson Lineburg Berryville Baptist Church Cumberland Valley American Organists’ Guild St. Paul’s Church Hagerstown Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania West Virginia Paul Calloway National Cathedral Washington Calloway National Symphony Orchestra Lineburg

Frederick Mauzy Rites Tomorrow

Funeral services for Frederick N. Mauzy 56 farmer and blacksmith of Siler who died Sunday night at Winchester Memorial Hospital will be held tomorrow afternoon. Friends meet at Omps Funeral Home at 1 30 then proceed to Rest Church for final rites at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev Sarah E Clayton of Mercersburg Pa.Interment will be Rest Cemetery.

Frederick N. Mauzy Siler Winchester Memorial Hospital Omps Rest Church Sarah E. Clayton Mercersburg Rest Cemetery

Rites Today For Lawrence Grubbs

Funeral services for Lawrence Dallas Grubbs age 75 who died at his home on National Avenue were held at 2 pm at the Evangelical United Brethren Church. The Rev. Carl Hiser and two assistants led the service and interment followed at Mt Hebron cemetery with pallbearers Benjamin Russell Prince Dunn Raymond Smith Roy Malatt Howard Patton and Edwin Ritter.

Lawrence Dallas Grubbs National Ave Evangelical United Brethren Church Carl Hiser John Oliver Harry C. Swartz Mt Hebron Cemetery Benjamin Russell Prince Dunn Raymond Smith Roy Malatt Howard Patton Edwin Ritter

Two Fort Belvoir Soldiers Die In Auto Crash

Fort Belvoir in Virginia reports two soldiers killed when their car ran off Route 1 and hit a tree near Accotink at 12:15 a.m. Corp. Kermit B. Bloomer of Blackwater, Va. and Airman Basie James W. Greer of Spartanburg, D.C. are named among the dead. A third soldier, Donald W. Steadman, was injured and taken to the base hospital.

Fort Belvoir U. S

May 21 31 Farm Sales Listings With Auctions Across Towns

A series of farm sales and real estate auctions are slated in multiple locations including Marion and Middletown Pennsylvania Stephens City Virginia and Gerrardstown West Virginia. Items include livestock farm machinery furniture antiques real estate and dairy equipment with noted auctioneers Byron Brumback W D Orndorff Roy P Duvall and others.

Ralph W. Horst Marion Chambersburg S E. Baker Middletown Rt. 627 Byron Brumback J. K. Lewis South Braddock St W. D. Orndorff C. A. Yancey Stephens City Roy P. Duvall William Lawrence Lindamood Keightly T. Wilson Gerrardstown W. Va Ralph_ F. Beaver Winchester Front Royal Rd W. Strong Lewis & Chas R. Duvall

CIO belittles claims of mass textile defections

Greensboro North Carolina CIO leaders denounced assertions that about 43 000 workers switched from the CIO Tex tile Workers Union to the AFL United Textile Workers of America. The dispute centers on union membership shifts amid labor tensions in the region.

Greensboro, N. Co CIO Textiel Workers Union of America TWUA AFL United Textile Workers of America

Johnny Ray Says Tears of Joy for Fiancee

New York reports that singer Johnny Ray arrived at LaGuardia from Cincinnati and told reporters he has only tears of joy for his fiancee Marilyn Morrison. Miss Morrison, 22, greeted him with a kiss. the couple is to be married here Sunday.

Johnny Ray New York Marilyn Morrison Ray LaGuardia Field Cincinnati Miss Morrison California

How's Your IQ Quiz Answers Published

The page lists correct responses: 1 Fish 2 22500 per annum 3 Names of makes of automobiles 4 Large bird 5 James M Cox 7 Benjamin Franklin 8 Winged horse 9 False 10 Michigan.

James M. Cox Benjamin Franklin Michigan

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Mrs.Connelly Cumberland, Md Weaver le Stormtight John W. Rosenberger & Co., Inc. Quality Building Supplies Braddock St Owen Clark Grand Jury Meredith A.fice New Black Hawk Bertifiser Eppiestia Barr's N. Cameron St Wardensville Dr. Miller Kiwanis Clarke Singers In Choir Festival Frederick Mauzy Lawrence Grubbs Orkin Loudoun St U.S. Rt. 11 Post C. A. Yancey Roy P. Duvall Keystone John Stuart & CO Clearbrook CIO Belittles I. Q Pittsburgh Seas Pittsburgh Glaize & Bro Brumback Cameron St Heatwole Motor CO N. Braddeck St Frederick Motors Martinsburg Pike Oscar H. Lewis E. T. Snider Daily Crossword Isla Ethan - Americ Eiu Kio Westerdey AIC Tel Wiaty
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