Tornado Upsets Excursion Boat at Lake of the Ozarks
A tornado overturned a 36 foot Lee-Wood excursion boat at Lake of the Ozarks. Four to six drowned, six rescued. Names include Mrs. Letha Rockwell and Rosalyne Ruth Rockwell of Belle Plaine Iowa. Warren Lamberty of Fremont Nebraska. Pilot Junior Graham reported the storm struck suddenly as the craft sailed a five mile loop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bagnell
Lake of the Ozarks
Letha Rockwell
Rosalyne Ruth Rockwell
Belle Plaine
Iowa
Richard Lamberty
Warren
Fremont
Neb
Duaine Hodges
Missouri Valley
Patricia Gump
Tunis
Lee-Wood Boat Rides Co
Junior Graham
How's Your I Q Answers Key Revealed
Page four quiz answers list the responses for ten questions including U Marines Indonesia wind strength hospitalization a given quote Oklahoma pledged as security on a loan spirituals and the three forms positive comparative superlative plus a true statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indonesia
Oklahoma
Maryland Man Faces Charges Here in Richmond
A Maryland man, Allen Stull, 21, of Hagerstown and Frederick, Md., is jailed here on breaking and entering charges and tied to a 1951 Packard theft in Richmond. He faces Richmond and Winchester cases, was arrested by Captain F. M. Funk and Private James Claycomb, and admitted buying the Packard from an uncle in Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Allen Stull
Hagerstown
Frederick
Richmond
Winchester
Stull
Old
Airport Inn
U.S
U.S. Rt
F.M. Funk
James Claycomb
Funk
N. Loudoun St
Police Unable to Trace Stolen Worms in Reno
Police have given up trying to recover Mrs. M. F. Kinsley’s property after 500 worms valued at $500 disappeared from her Reno home on the first day of fishing season. Chief L. R. Greeson said tracing or identifying worms is nearly impossible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno, Nev
M. F. Kinsley
L. R. Greeson
America to Honor Its Soldier Dead With Prayers for Peace
Memorial Day observances span two days due to Sunday holiday timing. President Eisenhower designates a day of prayer. Arlington Cemetery ceremonies include wreath laying at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Graves across the nation will be decorated and services held in cemeteries nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Associated Press
Eisenhower
Arlington National Cemetery
Thousands in St Peter’s Square for Canonization of Pope Pius X
The Vatican hosts the canonization of Giuseppe Sarto Pope Pius X with an expected half million in St Peter’s Square. Pope Pius XII presides, a first papal canonization in 242 years, broadcast by radio and TV worldwide.
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Vatican City
St. Peter’s Square
Pope Pius X
Pope Pius
Vatican
Pius XII
Giuseppe Sarto
Pius X
St. Peter's Basilica
Vatican Radio
Pius “Xy
Papa Santo
Pope
Chrysler sales conference aired via closed circuit TV
John O. Chapman and W. R. Armel returned from Washington where they attended the first Chrysler sales conference held by closed circuit television. Several hundred dealers participated in the program one of 26 held nationwide in hotels and theatres. E. C. Quinn, president of the Chrysler Division, originated the program in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O. Chapman
W. R. Armel
Washington
Chrysler
E. C. Quinn
Chrysler Division
New York City
McCarthy Army Inquiry Prolonged Over Treason Allegations
The Senate inquiry into Army charges continues as evidence of treason claims surface. Roy Cohn offered under oath denials amid a halt in cross examination by Special Counsel Ray H. Jenkins, with gaps delaying further testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
McCarthy
Pvt
Schine
Subcommittee
Roy M. Cohn
Ray H. Jenkins
Eight Men Seek Mountain Rescue on Mt McKinley
Eight rescuers battled perilous crevasses and swirling snow on Mt McKinley in Alaska to reach Pfc George Argus wrapped in a tent on the mountainside. Morton Wood and Les Viereck, survivors of a prior fall, led search efforts with aid requested from guides as the alpine task continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Alaska
Mt. McKinley
Pfc
George Argus
Morton Wood
Argus
Morton
Les Viereck
Sp Argus
Werdebaugh Dies at Home in Berkeley Springs WV
Clarence F E Werdebaugh died after a three year illness at his Berkeley Springs home. Born September 23 1882 in Portland County New York he was a retired Pennsylvania Glass Land Company foreman and a Duckwall Church member. He married Ollie Hovermale in 1917 and is survived by five children, three brothers, a sister and nine grandchildren. Funeral at Mt Zion E A B Church Spohrs Cross Roads with Rev. Duckwall and Rev. Rector officiating. Interment nearby.
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Clarence FE. Werdebaugh
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Portland County
N. Y
George W. and
Laverne Carr Werdebaugh
Berkeley County
Pennsylvania Glass Land Company
Duckwall Presbyterian Church
Werdebaugh
Ollie Hovermale
Foster Werdebaugh
Hagerstown
Luther Hovermale
Samuel Payne
Hancock
Melvin Werdebaugh
Littlestown
Herbert Werdebaugh
Henry Werdebaugh
Truman Werdebaugh
Pittsburgh
George Werdebaugh
William Moon
Parks Funeral Home
Mt. Zion E. A. B
Spohrs Cross Roads
Joseph S. Duckwall
George Rector
Memorial Day Observances and Local Openings Across Winchester
Floral wreaths mark the monument to fallen soldiers as the Handley High School Band plays and Commander Costanzo leads seating and speakers. Ralph Cain oversees veterans marching at 2 pm. Schools remain open for exams. mail service suspended Monday with lobby boxes open 6 am to 10 pm. Stores close for Memorial Day with summer hours and special openings at Berryville. Memorial Day program at Green Hill Cemetery features Rev. Peete and local Legion groups. Sports include stock car races at Winchester Airport Speedway and baseball games in New Market and Rouss Park. Willow Lawn Pool opens with long line of children. parks and pools ramp up for summer with Lost River and Cacapon State Parks opening tomorrow.
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Handley High School
Raymond Costanzo
Ralph Cain
Winchester
Frederick County
Wilbur Johnson
Eugene Branch
George Washington Hotel
John Carr
Winchester Retail Merchants Association
City
Berryville
Clarke Service
Clarke County
Green Hill
William C. Peete
Marvin Chapel
American, Legion, V. F. W
29Th Reconnaissance Company
Elmer Kenny
Winchester Airport Speedway
Colc
Winchester Baseball Club
New Market
Middletown
Rouss Park
Winchester Club
Willow Lawn
James A. Sprint, Jr
Sprint
Cacapon State Park
U. S. Rt
Lost River State Park
Lost River
W. Va
Charles Baker Rites Sunday
Funeral services for Master Charles Franklin Baker son of Mr and Mrs James L Baker Sr who died yesterday morning at Winchester Memorial Hospital will be held Sunday Friends and relatives meet at Jones Funeral Home at 230 p m and proceed to Salem Church of the Brethren for services at 315 p m Rev W L Riggleman and Rev Arthur Carper will officiate Pallbearers are John Baker Samuel Baker Maurice Ramey and Billy Conner Interment will be in the cemetery beside the church The remains will rest at Jones Funeral Home until services time
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Franklin Baker
James L. Baker
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Jones Funeral Home
Salem Church of the Brethern
W. L. Riggleman
Arthur Carper
John Baker
Samuel Baker
Maurice Ramey
Billy Conner
Detection of atomic energy by counters and film
Atomic energy releases invisible rays detectable in two ways. Sensitive counters record audible clicks or flashing lights, or photographic film darkens, indicating radiation.
May 29 to June 26 Auction Schedules in Winchester Area
Local sales directory lists multiple auctions in and around Winchester Virginia. Items include dairy cattle real estate farm equipment furniture and household goods. Auctioneers include W D Orndorff Boyd G Headley Jr and E T Snider with venues at Frederick County Court House Staunton Livestock Co and various fronts in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanella F. Cauchois
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Virginia
Winchester
G. N. Singhass
Farmers Livestock Exchange
Rt. 50
West
W. D. Orndorff
Floyd's
N. Cameron St
Staunton Livestock Co
C & O Flats
Staunton
Aberdeen Angus
Dabney W Watts
Frederick County Court House
North Braddock St
Boyd G. Headley, Jr
Laura A. Fawcett
Henkel
Kernstown
E. T. Snider
W. E. Edwards
Front Royal Pike
Henkel M. Lamp
Murray Infant Buried Yesterday
Graveside rites were held yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock for Barbara Lee Briscoe two months old in White Post graveyard. Rev. Joe Murray officiated. The infant was daughter of Sylvester Emmett Briscoe and Mary Gibbs Briscoe of Boyce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Lee Briscoe
White Post
Joe Murray
Sylvester Emmett
Mary Gibbs Brisco
Boyce
Infant Born Early Morning March 24 1954
An infant arrived in the early hours of the morning at 4:30. The birth occurred on March 24 1954.
First City to Grid Its Area Piraeus by Hippodamus
Piraeus, the seaport of Athens in Greece, is cited as the first city to mark its area in rectangular blocks designed by the architect Hippodamus likely during the early Christian Era.
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Piraeus
Athens
Greece
Hippodamus
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I. Q
Charles F. Baker
Salem Church of the Brethren
Virginia Funk
Centenary Reformed Church
Jones Funeral Home, Inc
Floyd Esso
North Cameron Street
Remington
G. E. Vickers
C. J. Brumback & Sons
St. Peter's Square
Allis-Chalmers
Barr's, Inc
C. E. Werdebaugh
Chapman Motor CO
Desirable County Real Estate
Winchester Front Royal Pike
Galilee Church Lot
Edwin T. Snider
H. C. Christianson
Murray
U. S. Rt. 11
Valley Pike
U. S. 11
Youngstown
Kent St
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