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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1952

Page

2

PTA Meeting Tonight at Capon Bridge School

Capon Bridge West Virginia hosts a parent teacher meeting tonight at 7 30 in the school lunchroom. Mrs William Shobe president will preside. The program features a motion picture The Natural Resources of West Virginia. Patrons and parents of students in both grades and high school are welcome. Harold Henderson principal announced.

PTA Capon Bridge W. Va William Shobe West Virginia Harold Henderson

Veterans parade memorial service and luncheon overview

A parade and memorial day service are planned with a Bicentennial luncheon at 12 15 at the George Washington Hotel. Rear Admiral Roland N Smoot will speak. The event is sponsored by local veterans organizations and clubs and open to Rotary Kiwanis Junior Chamber and others.

Loudoun Cork George Washington Tre Braddock Street Methodist Veterans’ Organizations George Wahington Hotel Roland N. Smoot Navy Washington, D Co Exchange and Lion Rotary, Kiwanis, and Junior Chamber of Commerce American Segion The Veterans of Foreign Wars

How's Your LQ Quiz Answers

A Pace 4 quiz lists answers: 1 Sparkman Democrat and Nixon Republican. 2 Writers who exposed corruption in politics and business. 3 James A Garfield. 4 A funket refers to DeWitt Clinton. 6 Franklin D. Roosevelt. 7 James G. Blaine. 9 Illinois. 10 Columbia University.

Pace Sparkman Nixon James A Garfield A Funket DeWitt Clinton Franklin D. Roosevelt James G. Blaine House of Representatives Illinois Columbia University

Funeral Services for Albert W. Triplett and Ashby Hannem

Funeral notices list Albert W. Triplett son of Mrs. Triplett to be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home and Ashby M. Hannem to be honored Tuesday at 3 p.m. at the same location with burial details not provided.

Albert W Triplett Mr. Ashby M. Hannem

Pastor Drafts Election Eve Prayer for Civic Duty

Pastor L Flickinger of Centenary Reformed Church writes a solemn prayer for election week urging voters to seek conscientious leaders, prioritize national welfare over party, and unite citizens in patriotic devotion to uphold freedom and peace. The prayer ends with Amen.

L. Flickinger Centenary Reformed Church America

October road toll in Virginia hits 110 for first time in 11 years

Virginia State Police report October traffic deaths reached 110 the highest monthly figure since 194? A record 139 occurred in October 1941 and 119 in November 1941. Thirty three fatalities came from 11 multiple crashes including six in Norfolk County, four in Floyd and four in Princess Anne. Col C W Woodson Jr blamed unseasonably good weather for the fatalities urging caution as fall and winter months loom.

Norfolk County Floyd County Princess Anne County Col.c. W. Woodson Jr

Sailor Dies of Motorcycle Crash Head Injuries

Frederick Lee Anderson 21, sailor on leave from Portmouth Naval Hospital, died from head injuries after a motorcycle accident near Route 17 eight miles northwest of Fredericksburg. He was found unconscious in a ditch about 5 a.m. and died two hours later. Home address listed as Lima Ohio.

Fredericksburg Frederick Lee Anderson Portamouth Naval Hospital Route 17 Here Portsmouth Hospital Lima Ohio

Weekend Vehicle Wrecks Cause $1500 in Damages

Two county accidents over the weekend caused about $1500 in damage with no injuries. A hit and run on Highland Ave involved a Chevrolet truck driven by James Long, linked to Grady Campbell, and three parked cars. A Route 11 mishap involved Long again and a Plymouth driven by Wilbur Johnston. both drivers face reckless driving charges. Additional incidents on Double Toll Gate and North Loudoun Street-Fairfax Lane produced further vehicle damage totals.

Highland Ave Route 11 Holmes McParland Maurice Lake Police Department Bethel R. Eaton Everett Jenkins Frank Higgs James Long National Ave Grady Lee Campbell Verson Park Florida Long Rt. 11 Clearbrook J. H. Smith Wilbur Russell Johnston E. Rice St Winchester L. P. Coverstone Katié Parsons Loudoun St North Loudoun St Fairfax Lane Jack Shumaker Plymouth Jerry J. Massey Rt. 1 Hudson William L. Carpenter Stephenson

Requiem Mass Held For Dixie Crosby

Thousands of mourners are expected at a public requiem mass for Dixie Lee Crosby who died Saturday of cancer at 40. The Church of the Shepherd in Beverly Hills will host the services open to the public, with many friends invited and more than 10 000 letters of condolence received.

Beverly Hills Calif — If Dixie Lee Crosby Bing Crosby Crosby Church of the Shepherd

Scouts Finish Quick Get Out The Vote Campaign

About 350 Boy Scouts in the city Kernstown Round Hill and Brucetown conducted a rapid get out the vote drive between 9 and 10 am Saturday They hung Liberty Bells on doors and many cubs went door to door with enthusiasm Adults were not always present and only two areas remained uncovered planned to be finished next day Scouts leader Albert Grim praised speed and initiative despite bell shortages.

Kernstown Round Hi Brucetown Shenandoah Area Albert Grim

McCarthy Charges Prompt Murmur in Radio Remarks Clash

Senator McCarthy and the Democratic National Committee traded charges over his Chicago speech as Stevenson allies accused him of false statements. Mitchell released an analysis finding 18 errors eight major distortions. McCarthy vowed to reply tonight in a nationwide broadcast and promised a surprise exposure of Stevenson supporters.

Washington Joseph R. McCarthy Democratic National Committee McCarthy Adlai Stevenson Wisconsin Republicar Chicago Stevenson Steph A. Mitchell Mitchell Milwaukee Mutual

Thirteen Die in State Highway Accidents Over Weekend

Virginia toll climbs to 764 with six fatalities on Friday and Saturday. Victims include Karl Bergman 65 of Richmond and Doris Lowe 20 of Raven as well as George Staton 23 of Richmond and Calvin Jones of Portsmouth. Other names tied to crashes span Montomery, Tazewell, Russell, Petersburg and Alexandria.

Virginia Karl Bergman Richmond George T. Staton Doris J. Lowe Raven Calvin Jones Portsmouth Madison Viers Vansant Marvin Keith Castlewood Bergman Staton Hanover Doris Lowe Tazewell Jones Wiers Montgomery County Keith Lebanon Russell County James W. Morris George Lee Hatcher James H. Jones Petersburg Thomas R. Poplin Norfolk William P. O’brien Bolling Air Force Base Washington Samuel P. Bareford Manguin Ada Marshall Alexandria

Parachutists Survive WV Air Force Crash in Mountains

A twin engine Air Force plane ran out of fuel and crashed in the northeastern West Virginia mountains near Centralia. All three officers aboard escaped by parachute with Second Lt. James B Grant of Wichita Kansas landing on a mountain top eight miles northwest of Belington. The pilot and co pilot also parachuted to safety near Centralia about 45 miles southwest of here.

Flkins W. Va Air Force West Virginia James B Grant Wichita Kans Here Belington Grant Centralia

Mamie Eisenhower Faces Busy Campaign Day

Mamie Eisenhower endures a packed schedule as she travels with Dwight D. Eisenhower aboard the campaign train. The day includes an open-car tour of Boston, a reception with local women groups, a Boston Garden appearance, and an hour network show signaling the campaign’s close. Since July she has logged about 50000 miles campaigning nationwide.

New York Lally Massachusetts Boston Boston Garden Dwight D Eisenhower Ted Chicago

RAF to Begin Flying Sabre Jets Next Month

The Air Ministry announced that the Royal Air Force will receive between 300 and 400 American F-86 Sabre jets, with delivery starting next month. The move marks the first time Sabres will be flown by RAF crews.

London Royal Air Force Air Ministry

Randolph-Macon Tackle in Critical Condition After Injury

Randolph Macon College tackle Charles Lawson remained in critical condition at the Medical College of Virginia Hospital after a head on collision with teammate Ned Stiles of John Hopkins during the final play of the first half. Lawson, a Newport News junior, underwent surgery to relieve brain pressure following a brain concussion. He earned a 1951 All Little Six berth with the AP.

Richmond Charles Lawson Randolph-Macon College Medical College of Virginia Lawson Randolph Macor Ashland John Hopkins Ned Stiles Yellow Jacket Randolph Macon Paul Severin Stiles Jackets Newport News Associated Press

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Dr. Wright Mae Braddock St United States Harry F. Byrd Clarke T Robb H. M. Wise, SR Burr P Harrison Glenn W. Ruebush Dixie Crosby Adlai E. Stevenson John J. Sparkman Kansas City Jarkley ST. Louis Stevenson -Sparkman Forum Doha Snyder Arnold Grant Treas Walter Choiney Treas Cyd Mamie Eisenhower Cynthia Lowry Eisenhower Mamie Eisenhowe RAF H. J. Heinz GO Winchester, Va Randolph-Macon Col. Brumback & Sons N. Cameron St Frederick County Committee J. K. Robinson Mower Lumber Company Appalachian Mills Frederick County Realty Susan B. Lewis Frederick County Reynolds M .L. Parsons Herbert S. Larrick P. W. Plumly Lumber Corp N. Kent St Aberdeen - Angus Orange Fall Orange, Va Orange U. S Sponsored By Virginia Aberdeen-Angus Ass‘n Charlottesville, Va Omps Funeral Home Barr Farmers’ Hardware Lions
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