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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1955
Page
15
In 1954 the largest unions by membership were Autoworkers, Teamsters, Steelworkers, Machinists, Carpenters, A F of L Electrical, Ladies’ Garment Workers, Hotel and Restaurant Employees, Miners, and Common Laborers. Totals ranged from about 1.24 million to 400 thousand members.
Congress man Harley Staggers urged Capon Bridge High School graduates to uphold five core ideals including reputation purpose persistence decisive action and faith in God. Awards followed with good citizenship certificates for Ronald Alkire and Nancy Kump and attendance pins for Kump and Whitacre. Ralph Heavyner named outstanding athlete and Donna Jean Oates Senior Activities award given. Gary Edwards and Geraldine Whitlock honored as salutatorian and valedictorian.
The USS Glacier, the nation’s most powerful icebreaker, will be commissioned by the Navy as Adm. Richard E. Byrd’s flagship for next winter’s Antarctic exploration. Built by Ingalls, the 8300-ton ship measures 3100 feet long, carries two helicopters, and will support 19 officers and 393 enlisted crew. Expedition Deep Freeze will ready U.S. scientists for the South Pole during the International Geophysical Year 1957-58.
In San Pedro California Lady the three year old miniature brindle boxer steals and hides dolls from Sandy Alvarado and brings home four newborn pinscher puppies. Mrs Alvarado searches the neighborhood for the puppies owner while Lady is due to have her own litter in two weeks.
More than 3000 Hampshire County students will join in the annual Public School Day events in Romney. A music program starts at 9 30 a m in Romney High School auditorium with multiple bands and choruses. The parade begins at 1 p m on Route 50 and the Hampshire Review spelling contest follows at 2 30 p m at the courthouse. Athletic events are at Cooper Field Romney High at 3 p m.
Dr. James W. Brooks, son of Dr. 8 C. Brooks, will receive the first I A Bigger Memorial Medal from the Medical College of Virginia. The award honors Dr Bigger and recognizes teaching integrity and ability, with Brooks also receiving a certificate and a set of Horsley Bigger books.
Gilpin of Kentmere Farm Boyce was elected president of the Virginia Horsemen's Association at the final meeting in Middleburg Community Center. He will serve a second term as head of the organization.
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