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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1957

Page

6

Virginia University President to Speak at Longwood Commencement

Colgate W Darden Jr president of the University of Virginia will deliver the commencement address at Longwood College on June 2. Degrees will be awarded to 118 graduates. The Rev Dr Benjamin R Lacy Jr pastor Hampden Sydney College Presbyterian Church will give the baccalaureate sermon on June 2. Darden holds degrees from UVA and Columbia and studied at Oxford.

Farmville Colgate W Darden Jr University of Virginia Longwood College Benjamin R .Lacy Jr College Presbyterian Church Hampden-Sydney Darden Columbia University Christ Church College of Oxford University London

Lawn mower features and design notes from an ad item

Product description highlights self front wheel drive for easy operation. Enclosed transmission for safety and a sturdy aluminum deck extends below the blade to prevent scalping. Non clogging grass chute ejects damp grass, built in mulcher, adjustable cutting height with no tools. Rubber tires and compact design emphasize portability and storage.

Graham Says New Yorkers Are Too Busy for God

Graham told a Madison Square Garden audience of 17 500 that New York is moral lax and wrapped up in money lies and entertainment. He urged repentance and prayer, noting 4524 conversions in seven nights and warning of judgment.

Graham New York Billy Graham Madison Square Garden Shimderé Christ Jess City of Jesus

Grandmother Wins Grade School Diploma at 81

In Portland Oregon 81 year old Ida Hobert a Buffalo New York nurse who moved to Oregon four years ago earned a grade school diploma last night. She plans to pursue a high school diploma and aims to study at a local college or night school while continuing to study with her grandson.

Portland Ore Buffalo N. Y Oregon Glenn

Former Mayor Berry Sworn In as City Commissioner Amid Jeers

In Jersey City Bernard J. Berry was sworn in as a City Commissioner amid boos from a partisan crowd and tears from his 10-year-old son Bernard Jr. Berry was the sole incumbent to survive last week's antiadministration victory. Charles B. Witkowski took the oath as the new mayor while other Victory Ticket members joined the council, including defeated ally Thomas Gangemi.

Jersey City N.J Bernard J. Berry City Commission Berry New City Commission Charles 8. Witkowski Hudson County John V. Kenny Bernard J. Berry Jr Thomas Gangemi Victory Ticket

Young Womeldorf Addresses Assembly as Missionary Hope

Miss Katherine Womeldorf daughter of the Rev and Mrs G R Womeldorf of West Cork Street spoke at the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church US in Birmingham She was one of four youths chosen to go to foreign mission fields She graduates from the Assembly's Training School in Richmond in June and will teach in Japan this fall.

Katherine Womeldorf G. R. Womeldorf W. Cork St General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church US Birmingham Handley School Womeldorf Assemby’s Richmond Japan

Pencil Day Nets $1000 for Auxiliary

The Winchester Memorial Hospital Women's Auxiliary raised about $1,000 on Pencil Day held May 11. It is one of three annual fundraisers, along with the fall rummage sale and the New Year's Eve Ball. Proceeds support a welfare project for hospital patients. Workers will submit any additional money to Mrs. J Sloan Kuykendall this week.

Winchester Memorial Hospital Women's Auxiliary J Sloan Kuykendall

Picket lines halt work at Cape Canaveral missile center

At Cocoa Florida AFL CIO Teamsters Local 79 picket lines shut down 2000 workers on Cape Canaveral and Patrick Air Force Base projects. Officials said core missile operations would continue with Pan American World Airways RCA and other contractors handling essential tasks.

Cocoa Fla Cape Canaveral Patrick Air Force Base Miami Florida Kirkpatrick Corps of Engineers Donald N. Yates Aflcio Teamsters Unio Local 79 Pan American World Airways Radio Corporation of America Yates R. S. Mitchell PAA

Doan's Pills for Fast Relief of Hark ache and Backache

Quick relief for headache backache and muscular pain from over exertion and stress. Also comforts bladder irritation with mild diuretic action. Ask for new large size and save money. Doan's Pills deliver fast relief and help many enjoy a good night’s sleep.

Dean Doan

Health Department Urges Residents Clear Empty Lots

The Winchester Frederick County Health Department urged city property owners to clear unimproved lots of weeds under brush and rubbish for the summer. Health Director A L Lindall warned weeds invite flies mosquitoes rats and hayfever hazards from pollen and poison ivy and oak. The city code requires owners to keep land free of tall weeds rubbish and trash.

Health Department Winchester-Frederick County A. L. Lindall Lindall City of Winchester

Livestock Market Report Misplaced in Front Royal Listing

A local Farmers Livestock Market report was printed under the Front Royal Market header in yesterday’s issue by error. The note explains the misclassification and directs readers to the correct section for livestock listings.

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