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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1956

Page

3

Milford Junior Michael Faces Reckless Driving Case

Police court docket lists Milford resident Michael at 628 At well Ave with reckless driving and a $14.25 fine. Other defendants include William Oscar Mosby of 666 N Loudoun St charged with driving drunk hit and run and penalties totaling $156.75 with 30 days suspended, Eugene Shumaker of 314 N Kent St for reckless driving and disorderly conduct with fines and costs, Harrison Crowser of Winchester for drunkenness, Delmer Linden DeHaven Route 2 for reckless driving and muffler violation, and Alen alias Wendall Wright with three petty larceny charges resulting in six months plus costs on one count and suspended on two.

William Oscar Mosby Loudoun St Eugene Martin Shumaker N. Kent St Alen Wendall Wright Phillips Thayer Missouri

Perry Newcome Win Bridge Match at George Washington Hotel

Mrs. Ferman Perry and Mrs. Russell Newcome won the weekly duplicate at the Winchester Contract Bridge Club last night at the George Washington Hotel. The event was the fourth in the five game Spring Pairs Championship series with four scores set for averages. Runners-up were Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Scully. third place to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Hyde Jr. The next meeting is May 30 at 8 p.m. at the same venue.

Ferman Perry Russell Newcome Winchester Contract Bridge Club George Washington Hotel Thomas G. Scully Lewis Hyde, Jr

Explosion at Penney store injures apprentice and worker

A 20 year old apprentice plumber in very serious condition after an air conditioning unit exploded in the basement of J C Penney at Petersburg 212 million shopping center. Dave Holden of Kershaw was injured. another worker may lose a leg. Foreman L S Shaeffer and Frank Irvine of Southside Contracting cited faulty casting as the cause. Damage limited to the basement. a similar blast occurred 48 hours earlier during testing.

Petersburg Dave Holden Kershaw 8. C Holden J. C. Penney Co Penney Frank Irvine Southside Contracting Co L. S. Shaeffer Richmond

Riesel Expects Return To Desk By Monday

Victor Riesel, blinded by an acid attack on April 5, has left St. Clare's Hospital and expects to resume his nationally syndicated column by Monday. He walked unaided from the hospital with his eyes bandaged, while police assign a 24 hour guard. The attack, amid labor racketeering probes, is cited by Riesel as motive.

New York Jabor Victor Riesel Riesel St. Clare’s Hospital Evelyn Manhattan Fts Mouivata WY

Doan's Pills Promise Fast Relief for Backache and Pain

An advertisement touts Doan's Pills as fast relief for nagging backache headaches and muscular pains. It also claims soothing bladder irritation and mild diuretic action aiding kidney tubes and promotes a good night’s sleep after exertion stress or improper foods.

Doan

No Segregation At Ft. Eustis Says Commander

Ft. Eustis Virginia reports no segregation in general but justifies two weekly dances at a service club chosen by local customs. Army officials cite scarce available hostesses as reason for separate white and Negro dances. A sergeant’s claim of being turned away sparks Powell allegations of official policy. No formal investigation begun.

FT. Eustis Transportation Corps Brie Rush B. Lincoln, Jr Peninsula Lincoln Newport News Times Herald Adam Clayton Powell D-Ny Powell New York Army Air Force Francis Fox R. A. Cliffe Thomas W. Johns

Special Services At Zion Church by Hights Own Choir

The Rev J S Swann and his choir from Hightsown New Jersey join Zion Baptist Church Berryville on Sunday for 11 am and 3 30 pm services. A Memorial Day service follows at Milton Valley Cemetery Josephine Street at 3 pm with Rev H D Frank of Front Royal as principal speaker. Berryville church choirs will perform music and honor guards from VFW and American Legion will salute.

J. S Swann Hightsown N. J Zion Baptist Church Josephine St Berryville A. W. Gilmore Milton Valley Cemetery H. D. Frank Front

Army tests Nike missile at White Sands reveal high hits

Top Army officers review two day series of Nike guided missile tests at White Sands New Mexico before 100 newsmen. The Nike hit three of four drone planes and exploded near the fourth. Maj. Gen. Upham called it the most effective surface to air weapon available today.

White Sands Proving Grounds N. M New Mexico Nike Air Navy Ge. Johns. Upham Army

Polio Cases Total 85 Last Week Across Nation

Last week 85 polio cases were reported, down from 245 a year earlier and the lowest for the comparable week since 1951. Public Health Service officials cautioned that the year’s trajectory remains uncertain and data are too scant to link the drop to Salk vaccine. Texas reported 25 and California 18, together over half the national total, aligning with seasonal expectations while paralytic cases remain relatively higher than last year.

Washington Public Health Service Texas California

Mrs. Bertha Ritter Dies in Springfield Ohio

Mrs. Bertha Sturtz Ritter died Wednesday in Rickley Hospital Springfield Ohio. She was born in Dennison Ohio the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs Adam Sturtz widow of W W Ritter and longtime resident here. Survivors include J H Hicks Dennison sister in law Mrs O T Ritter and four nephews and two nieces with addresses in Dennison Hinton Gettysburg Charlottesville and this city. Funeral service will be held.

Bertha Sturtz Ritter Rickley Hospital Springfield Ohio Ritter Dennison Adam Sturtz W W. Ritter Hoye Riley Guy Webber David W. Ritter Hinton Marcus O. Ritter Gettysburg Frank Ritter Charlottesville Joseph C. Ritter

Funeral Service at Lindsey Funeral Home Tomorrow

A funeral will be held at Lindsey Funeral Home in Dennison tomorrow at 3 p.m. Burial will follow in the family lot there.

Lindsey Funeral Home Dennison

Correction to Grand Jury Name Error in Report

A correction indicates the name Roy Cartery Jr was intended in yesterday’s grand jury findings instead of Roy Cather Jr. The notice clarifies the misprint and confirms the correct spelling for official records.

Roy Cather, Jr Roy Cartery Jr

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Milford Michael Atwell Ave Harrison Crowser Winchester Delmer Linden DeHaven Rt. 2 Investors Loan Corp S. Loudoun Ph York Inn Featuring Martinsburg Pike Drive For Cancer Research Miller’s Va. Avenue School Rip van Winkle Zion Church SEARS Kenmore B&m Chevrolet Shenandoah Valley National Bank Old—Strong Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Mom Dad B&m Chevrolet Shop Penney’s
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