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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1951

Page

2

Three Virginia traffic deaths raise 1951 toll to 318

Virginia state police listed three weekend fatalities bringing the 1951 traffic toll to 318. Lee Campbell, 39, of Mears was killed in a hit and run on Route 658 near Accomack County. Richard Hymers, 20, of Newark, N J, died after being struck on Route 13 near Keller. Richard Grubb, 18, of Big Stone Gap was fatally injured while helping his paralyzed brother along Route 70. the brother survived. James Howard Campbell, 36, of Dryden, was arrested on charges of involuntary manslaughter.

Associated Press Virginia Noralk Lee Campbell Mears Richard Hymers Newark N. J Richard Grubb Big Stone Gap Campbell Accomack Hymers Keller Accomack County Grubb James Howard Campbell Dryden

Fashion潮: French Haute Couture Sets Global Trends

A fragment discusses how the French term ha ute couture, derived from to sew, has shaped the art and industry of dressmaking. It highlights its influence on fashion in the Slabeing area and its potential to drive worldwide trends.

Ieee Slabeing

Virginia Attorney General vows to defend segregation in Prince Edward case

In Richmond J Lindsay Almond Jr pledged Virginia will fight to preserve segregation provisions after a Saturday meeting with Prince Edward County school officials. A federal suit filed last Wednesday seeks an end to school segregation in the county and targets local officials, not the state, with Almond preparing strategy for state defense.

Richmond J. Lindsay Almond, Jr Virginia Almond Prince Edward County Prince Edward Federal District Court Supreme Court Genera

Fatal Shooting Probes in Alexandria Housing Project

Police investigate the fatal shooting of 21 year old power line worker James Lee Testerman who died at Alexandria hospital after being punctured by five bullets. They detained 28 year old Willie Wilson Harding, found with a .33 caliber revolver, amid claims by Harding's wife Nellie that Testerman beat her before the shooting at a Government housing project.

Alexandria Power Line James Lee Testerman Alexandria Hospital Testerman Willie Wilson Harding Harding Nellie

Mysterious fire probe in Norfolk minister case

Police investigate the mysterious burning of Rev. Joseph H. Mann, longtime Union Congregational Church pastor, who says he was forced at gunpoint by two white men to a house at 739 Roswell Ave where a fire began and he was driven into the flames. A passerby saw Mann's clothing burning.

Norfolk 7 Norfolk Joseph H. Mann Union Congregational Church Roswell Ave Mann

White Sox Stretch 11th straight win on road sweep

The White Sox completed a road trip sweep in Cleveland, 5-4 and 6-4, to extend their winning streak to 11. Dobson earned win with Judson getting support from Rotblatt as the Sox climb within one game of the Yankees in the AL.

Joe Reichler Associated Press Baseball World White Sox Paul Richards Sox Cleveland New York Philadelphia Athletics Chicago Yankees Boston Washington Philadelphia Judson Joe Dobson Howie Judson Marv Rotblatt Dobson Zarilla Gus Zernial Walloper A's Yanks A’s Zernial

Three Softball Games Slated At Senseng Park Tonight

Three games are on tap at Senseng Park with two City League matchups and a Girls League contest. Royal Crown faces Novick at Diamond 1 at 6 15 p m O Sullivan meets Moose at Diamond 2 at 7 15 p m National Fruit takes on Toledo Scales in the Girls League at 8 30 p m.

Senseng Park Royal Crown Novick O'Sullivan Moose National Fruit Toledo

Joseph Fishel Receives Award at Bridgewater College

Joseph Fishel of Winchester is among 43 Bridgewater College men honored by the Athletic Council for winter and spring sports participation. He served as manager of the baseball team.

Joseph Fishel Winchester Bridgewater College Athletic Council Fishel

Local Fire Leaves One Rescued With Burns

A man identified as Mann was rescued from a fire after a sweater was thrown over him. He suffered severe burns and is described as in serious condition at a local hospital. The house of Luther Fletcher, described as Negro, was damaged only slightly.

Mann Luther Fletcher

Home Building Materials Offer Fills Any Budget

A local supplier invites homeowners planning projects to obtain estimates and affordable building materials. The message markets a wide range of products to fit various budgets and project sizes.

Hart Starts Indianapolis Qualifying Amid Weather Delays

Mike Salay Hart suffered chest injuries in a practice crash at Indianapolis Motor Speedway as rain and wind halted the 35th 500 mile race qualifying. Only six cars moved toward the 33 car field, with Joe James and Jimmy Davies awaiting their turns as a second qualifying period was ordered by chief steward Tommy Milton.

Indianapolis Indianapolis Motor Speedway Yestern Tommy Milton Jimmy Davies van Nuys Calif L. E. Parks Louisville Miss Davies Camp Roberts Joe James Mike Salay South Bend Ind Methodist Hospital

Rural Exposition Plans Announced

Governor Battle will observe Governor's Day on Friday October 5 during the 1951 Atlantic Exposition. He will deliver citations of merit to top educational exhibits chosen by judges. State department displays will be expanded in a special indoor section from September 28 to October 6, per R O Glover executive VP. Tentative classifications set for 4 H and FFA livestock judging contests.

Richmond Governor Battle R. O. Glover

Panny Brice Clings to Life in Coma at Cedars of Lebanon

Hollywood reports 59 year old Panny Brice known as Baby Snooks remains in a coma after a massive cerebral hemorrhage last Thursday. Cedars of Lebanon Hospital says she has shown no progress.

Hollywood Panny Brice Cedars of Lebanon Hospital Snooks

Mrs Boyer Dies Here Widow of James Dyer

Miss Isabella W. Boyer widow of James Dyer died at 8 West Clifford Street yesterday afternoon about 3 30 o clock after 18 months of declining health She was born in Washington DC a daughter of Isaac W Wunderly and Mary E Wilson Wunderly and was active in Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church She is survived by daughter Mary W Bofer of Winchester and sisters Emily and Edith Wunderly of New Berlin PA Funeral services Sunday at 4 pm at Jones Funeral Home with Rev J S Duckwall officiating and Mt Hebron Cemetery interment Pallbearers named are E P Bean Frank McCormick Fred Boyd Burton Ritter Charles Lanahan and Maynard Boyd.

Isabella W. Boyer James Dyer W. Clifford St Washington, D. C Isaac W Mary E. Wilson Loudoun Street Edith Wunderly New Berlin Jones Funeral Home Rev. J Duckwall Mt. Hebron Cemetery E P. Bean Frank McCormick Fred Boyd Burton Ritter Charles Lanahan Maynard Boyd

Spencer Johnson Dies in Berryville Barber Passes After Noon

Berryville barber Spencer Johnson died at his shop Saturday afternoon after long illness. Born in Clarke County he was son of the late Philip and Christine Jones Johnson. Survivors include brothers and sisters Jesse Johnson of Winchester, Liz Johnson of Philadelphia, Corine Williams of Lewisville and Edith Taylor of Lewisville. Funeral services set for 2 PM tomorrow at St. Luke Baptist Church, Berryville, with interment in Lewisville.

Spencer Johnson Berryville Clarke County Philip and Christine Jones Johnson Jesse Johnson Winchester Liz Johnson Philadelphia Corine Williams Edith Taylor Lewisville St. Luke Baptist Church Berry Lewise

Mrs. Ella Cook Rites Today

Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Beavers Cook 84 widow of William Janes Cook were held at 2 30 PM at John H Enders Funeral Home Berryville by Rev J A Figg. Burial followed at Mt Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ed Weir D O Massey Holmes Cadwallader E H Brown L B Edmonds H D Lloyd. She is survived by son James Barton Cook, sister Mrs R B Golightly, six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Ella Beavers Cook William Janes Cook Boyce John H. Enders Berryville J. A. Figg White Post Episcopal Church Mt. Hebron Ed Weir D. O. Massey Holmes Cadwallader E. H. Brown L. B. Edmonds H. D. Lloyd James Barton Cook R. B. Golightly Winchester

Jim Thorpe Born 1883 Near Prague Oklahoma

Jim Thorpe born May 28 1883 near present Prague Oklahoma son of a mixed heritage father and Chippewa mother. Cho sen as the greatest athlete of the first half of the 20th century by a 1950 AP poll. Thorpe gained fame at Carlisle Indian School in 1911 12 and later won Olympic gold played baseball for the New York Giants and helped organize professional football.

James Francis Jim) Thorpe Prague Okla Thorpe Carlisle

Front Royal Downs Middletown 7 3 in baseball game

Front Royal defeated Middletown 7 to 3 after nine hits by Front Royal and four errors by Middletown. Hawkins earned the win with nine hits allowed and no walks. Carter caught, McTiwee relieved for Middletown in the seventh, Jenkins made the aid catch.

Front Royal Middletown Hawkins Carter P. Rogers McTiwee C. Jenkins

Don’t Speed Drive Carefully Help Reduce Traffic Accidents

A concise public safety notice urges drivers to avoid speeding and drive with care to cut traffic accidents and injuries. Authorities emphasize cautious behavior, reminding motorists that speed affects reaction time and crash severity.

Local Sales Directory Listings by Date and Item

A May 30 sale at 10 a.m. by Ralph W. Hurst Marion Pa features tractors and farm equipment. June 1 at 7 p.m. by G G Baker Winchester lists restaurant fixtures and equipment. June 2 at 12 30 p.m. Stuart M Perry west of Winchester on Rt 50 offers 45 head Ayrshire cattle. June 2 10 a.m. B C Hulver estate Mt Falls vicinity lists livestock farm equipment and household property. June 2 1 p.m. H T Netherton near Winchester off Rt 522 real estate and household goods. June 2 11 a.m. G W Wagner Elizabethtown Pa presents farm machinery tractors. June 9 12 Noon Madison H Rosenberger Estate front of Frederick County Court House real estate near Hayfield bank stock. June 9 12 Noon? gie R McKay 14 Esterrard St. June 16 10 p.m. J Adams White Hall Va furniture and household goods. June 16 1 p.m. Mrs Maggie McKee Winchester furniture and household goods.

Ralph W. Hurst Marion G. G. Baker W. Piccadilly St Winchester Stuart M. Perry Ayrshire C. Hulver Mt Falls Postoff Gie R. McKay Esterrard St J. Adams Maggie McKee E. Gerrard

Mrs. Urbana Daugherty 83 Dies at Home

Mrs. Urbana Daugherty aged 83 of Opequon died at her Middle Road residence Saturday around 4 30 pm after a period of declining health. She was a daughter of Sydnor and Sarah Frye Snapp and a member of St Pauls Lutheran Church. Survived by son Warren N. Daugherty and sister Miss Retha Snapp, with nieces and nephews. Funeral services set for 2 pm tomorrow at Jones Funeral Home with Rev A Hayne Boozer and Rev J S Peebles. Interment Mt Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers named Philip Prye Alfred Snapp Alfred Rinker Percy Hershman Ralph Bauserman Harvey Richard.

Urbana Daugherty Newton E. Daugherty Middle Road Daugherty Sydnor Sarah Frye Snapp Frederick County St. Paul's Lutheran Church Opequon Warren N. Daugherty Winchester Retha Snapp Jones Funeral Home A. Hayne Boozer J.S. Peebles Mt. Hebron Cemetery Philip Prye Alfred Snapp Alfred Rinker Percy Hershman Ralph Bauserman Harvey Richard

Quiz Answers From Aged Puzzles Page

The page lists ten questions with their correct answers: 1 Moved forward 2 William H Harrison 3 A concave emerald 4 The Duke of Marlborough 5 None 6 False 7 Abraham Lincoln 8 Falstaff 9 Rugby 10 She is not different from her sister.

William H. Harrison Duke of Marlborough Abraham Lincoln Falstaff Rugby

Mrs James Vaughn to Sing for Revival at Greenwood Chapel

Mrs James Vaughn of Clarksvile daughter of Rev and Mrs E G Hill was soloist at Market Street Methodist Church yesterday. She will sing tonight for revival services at Greenwood Chapel where she directs the choir at the Clarksvile Methodist Church.

James Vaughn Clarksvie E. G. Hill Market Street Methodist Church Greenwood Chapel Vaughn Methodist Church Clarksvile

Surplus Farm Equipment Offered by Farmers Orchard Men

Local notice from Shepherdstown West Virginia advertising surplus farm gear at reasonable prices. Items include bean sprayer 35 gal mounted on Ford truck sled type hard y sprayer 35 40 pump 34 Dodge 1 ton truck 42 Dodge 2 ton truck 500 gal supply tank and pump. Contact Shepherdstown 2861 or home 3441.

Dodge

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