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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1947
Page
10
Young Lindamood, son of Mrs. Lillie Lindamood, was using a drill in the garden when he accidentally struck dynamite. He sustained a severe eye injury, lost a finger, and his leg was broken. He is reported improving at Winchester Trial Hospital.
William Webber of 211 Kern Street was injured Saturday night near North Market Street when he brushed past a Black man and a Black woman. Webber received hospital treatment for a wound under the left rib area and said he could identify the suspect if seen again.
Washington Information Bureau promotes a 32 page illustrated booklet for children about animals from the American Museum of Natural History. It costs five cents postpaid and includes a coupon and address for ordering.
James E. Dodson was given a 90 day suspended jail term by Judge John Rice after a Saturday alley altercation in Stephens City. The incident at a W Cork Street apartment left Eustice and Russell Dodson with knife injuries requiring hospital treatment.
Ester Virginia Golliday 24 of Middletown was fined 100 dollars for drunk driving and 50 dollars for hit and run after arraignment before Judge John Rice in Police Court. A 30 day sentence was suspended. Police said she drove a car belonging to J J Richardson of Winchester and struck a Connecticut car at Braddock and Gerrard, then fled down Loudoun street and hit another car owned by Ralph Mooers. Officer Siane pursued and overtook her near Loudoun and Piccadilly.
The H D C held its latest meeting last Thursday at the home of Mrs Delilah Bell in Mt Williams. Members discussed community projects and upcoming events during the gathering.
In Miss Agnes Shirley’s absence, Mrs. H A Snapp led the meeting about establishing a county Health Unit praised by home demonstration clubs and county groups. Reports from the Woodstock district meeting were shared as plans for an all day event on June 19 were announced including picture frames candlewicking and home freezing demonstrations.
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