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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1959
Page
3
Market listings from Baltimore and Chicago show apples and potatoes with varied regional pricing, Newark and Maryland supplies, and changes in cattle, hogs, and sheep values. US markets compare cattle saleyards with bulls and vealers noted, while soybeans and grains move with minor shifts in futures.
Cedar Creek Old School Baptist Church holds a special service Monday at 7 30 p m Elder C F Martin of Galax will lead proceedings The note adds a curious comparison noting Egypt is about as large as Texas and New Mexico combined
Poultry and egg markets show fair to good demand for broilers and fryers with trading quiet. Notes reference to broilers or fryers and various grades of heavy hens and turkeys, including Grade A Large and Medium, Grade B Large, Grade C, and small turkey fryers.
Democrats on the House Foreign Affairs Committee reached tentative understandings to speed consideration of President Eisenhower’s 3.93 billion dollar foreign aid proposal. The plan aims to keep overall aid under 400 million while allowing further reductions in the actual fund bill. The Senate panel continues hearings on its version as House leaders push two disputed arms aid provisions for Latin America and Israel.
The Millboro Roller Mill, a Bath County landmark over 130 years old, was destroyed by fire last night. Owner estimates losses above 35,000 dollars. Cause unknown with speculation pointing to possible electrical origins.
In the Bronx Archbishop Clarence Addison leads anti integration efforts denouncing desegregation as evil. He cites biblical passages and warns of God s wrath while distributing a 12 page sermon folder from his 3802 Third Ave address New York 57 urging supporters to request copies by mail with a stamp or token to cover printing costs.
The Gilbert Youth Research Company unveils this week’s top records selected by young listeners. The compilation highlights favorite songs and artists favored by youths, reflecting current tastes and trends among local teens.
Roanoke AP Nor fork and Western Railway president Stuart T. Saunders says a merger with Virgin Railway will raise employment and improve current service. He rejects claims of mass layoffs and abandonment and notes only minor temporary job shifts. Princeton WV residents and town council oppose, while stockholders already approved. ICC hearings set for June 15 in Washington.
Three new members join Stephens City Fire Company as it plans a July 18 chicken supper and a charity yard party. A softball game between firemen and Lions members is listed. Mr. Bowman chairs the committee with Norman Bean James Lee Elwood Mauck Robert Dodson Janson Weltzel C B Lee Donald Ewing and Joseph Funk. Thomas Ewing and H P Teets were named to a committee to arrange purchases.
President Eisenhower and U.N. Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold met at breakfast for private talks. The U.N. official described the Berlin crisis as “wait-and-seeish.” Also at the table were Henry Cabot Lodge and Undersecretary C. Douglas Dillon.
The report notes plans for a new addition to the fire hall and accompanying tables for layout notes. Details specify space allocation and potential impact on apparatus bays, training rooms, and community access. Further information on construction timeline and bidders remains to be announced.
Robert Lee Smeltzer, 19, of Myrtle Avenue, was ordered held for a Winchester Corporation Court grand jury on forgery and attempting to utter a forged check. He was arrested May 7 on a bank complaint and by Lt. Warren Rudolph. Smeltzer was ordered to pay $5.25 costs.
A 15 second quake hit Wellington New Zealand causing damage and power cuts affecting about a third of the city. Windows broke chimneys toppled and shelves toppled as shoppers fled.
A historical note states that Herbert Hoover Harry Truman and Dwight Eisenhower are the only U S Presidents born west of the Mississippi River. The claim links three presidents to a shared geographic distinction.
Tremor rattled buildings as walls cracked and lights failed when the earthquake centered about 50 miles from Wellington. The event caused damage and prompted utility and emergency responses in the area.
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