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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1952

Page

2

Early Circus Ticket Buys Promote Child Welfare Fund

The Forty and Eight urge advance sales for Mills Brothers Circus shows on October 17 to fund the organization’s child welfare program. Tickets are 10 cents cheaper in advance and support the fund. outlets include Triangle Diner and several shops, with Legion personnel led by Commander Carl Campbell selling tickets at 317 N. Cameron St.

Elegan Kenneth C. Patton Mills Brothers Circus Triangle Pecan Gilbert's Immunity Miller’s Drug Store Riteway Cleaners Ted's Swimley’s Lee-Jackson Levenger Esso Valley News Stand Legion Office N. Cameron Legionaires Carl Campbell Legion

Birthday notice for Herman M. Hickman Jr

Herman Michael Hickman Jr born October 1 1911 in Johnston City Tennessee son of a lawyer. He played for Yale football since 1948 and later left to devote time to television. He set a shot put record on the track team and played with the Brooklyn Dodgers. He was also a wrestler.

Herman Michael Hickman, Jr Johnson City Tenn Yale Snce Ickman University of Tennessee WeRuan Hickman D. Hickman Brooklyn Dodgers

Mental exam urged for Skyline Drive slaying suspect

Federal Judge John Paul ordered a new mental evaluation for 34 year old Andrew J. Danton who admitted driving a Skyline Drive mountainside to kill his family. Danton, a former Census Bureau worker, is jailed in Missouri on murder charges for killing his four year old daughter and injuring his wife during a Nov 16 1950 trip. the drive ended with a plunge off the road. The exam will assess if he is fit to stand trial.

Harrisonburg Skyline Drive John Paul Andrew J. Danton Washington Danton Missouri Census Bureau FBI Dantona

Winchester area sale notices list real estate and auction items

Oct 3 to Oct 25 sales posted for Frederick County and nearby areas. Real estate parcels, farm equipment, furniture, livestock, and business assets listed with locations on Loudoun Street Highland Avenue South Washington Street Latane Street and Rosenberger Mill Road. Auctioneers include E T Snider and Chas Duvall.

J. Frederick Larrick County Court House N. Loudoun St E. T. Snider Rosa M. Larrick Ola V. Stafford Braddock St Laura V. Ashley Frea County Court House Highland Ave Winchester Chas. Duvall Lilly Barritt Sulphur Spring Rd Joseph A. Masaie, Jr Joseph B. Newlin Frederick County Court House Rosenberger Mill Road W. F. Artrip Lucy Good Sharp St. Winchester Buddy Artrip First National Bank of Strasburg A. G. Leake Katherine Solenberger South Washington St Roy Duvall Katie G. Myerly Brucetown Luther N Schaffenaker Ca Bridge W. Va Sandy Hi Road Omar Pugh G. G. Baker Pied County Courthouse Latane Street

Auto Inspection Begins Today In Virginia

Richmond officials announce a repeat of the staged inspection plan with separate periods for passenger cars and trucks. Passenger cars and motorcycles run now through Nov 15, while trucks and COMV buses are inspected Dec 1 through Dec 3. Captain W L Groth notes most repairs are minor and urges early inspections to avoid delays and ensure legal use of vehicles.

Richmond W. L. Groth State Policer Groth Virginia

Bible Revival Promoted With New Translation Emphasis

City and County observe the new Bible edition printed in bold from margin to margin. Dr Schearzer says the aim is to make a good version better so it is easily read. Recipients in Winchester and Frederick County include educators, council members, church leaders, and James Wood High School library staff.

Winchester Dan Lupton Archie Frye A. Harold Rowe John Cattron Youth Council John Scully, Jr Dr. Smith B. F. Strother County Council of Churches Jean Baker Thelma Haldeman Henry W. McVicar Robert E. Ayler Frederick County James Wood High School

Pearl of the Pacific Refers to Guayaquil Port

The title Pearl of the Pacific refers to Guayaquil Ecuador a major Pacific coast port. It is described as one of South America's largest ports and is popularly known by that nickname.

Guayaquil Repu Ie Ecuador Pacific South America

Allied Planes Lost in September Report

U S Air Force statement says 30 Allied planes were lost in September with seven shot down in air battles. It notes 62 MiG-15s destroyed by the Reds, a new record, as B-29 raids hit the Namsan chemical plant near the Manchurian border. UN forces report heavy ground fighting with 2,171 Reds killed or captured last week.

Seoul Korea U S. Air Force Today Namsan Reds Pukhan River U.S. Fighth Army

Committees Named For Benefit Sale

Mrs. Fred Ritter and Mrs. James Snider announce chairmen for the Wo men’s Auxiliary rummage sale at Christ Episcopal Parish Hall October 10 and 11. Proceeds aid the Children’s Endowment Fund started in 1933, used for medical aid to underprivileged children. Collectible items may be dropped at the Parish Hall or picked up by calling the co chairs.

Fred Ritter James Snider Memorial Hospital Christ Episcopal Church Paul Anderson Willis Lacy Thornton Bryarly John B. McKee William Battaile J. Pinckney Arthur

Eleven Rotarians Reported With Perfect Attendance

A Winches tire Rotary Club report lists eleven members with perfect attendance from January 1, 1952 to September 18, 195? The names include Dan Leatherman Percy Miller Dr Tunstall Powers Raymond Saxe Charles S Toan Dr O O VanDeusen Jr Herbert Solenberg Howard Melton Donald Stewart Dudley Lichliter and Mosberry Lupton.

Winchestire Rotary Club Dan Leatherman Percy Miller Tunstall Powers Raymond Saxe Charles S. Toan O. O. VanDeusen Herbert Solenberger Howard Melton Donald Stewart Dudley Lichliter MoSberry Lupton

Public sale notice of bankrupts Ralph and Florence Hengeveld

Trustee in the Ralph G. Hengeveld and Florence S. Hengeveld bankruptcies to sell their real estate at public auction in front of Frederick County Courthouse Winchester Virginia at 11 00 P M Saturday October 25 1952 One third cash due day of sale remaining balance arranged on sale day Sale subject to referee confirmation. survey description available at trustee office.

Ralph G. Hengeveld Florence S. Hengeveld District Court of the United States Western District of Virginia Frederick County Winchester Corporation Court of Fannie E. Patterson Frances W. Taylor Rpe County Court House Katherine Solenberger Jno Solenberger Frederick County Court House Washington Street Cecil Street Handley School Katie G. Myerly Brucetown Clearbrook Middleway Tanquarry Mill Jobe Deste of Este

White Post Social Notes Highlight Local Movements

Mrs. Raymond Guest returns from New York to Rock Hill after illness and bereavement. Numerous residents travel to Richmond Baltimore and Washington for visits events and 4 H livestock shows. The Meade Memorial Church Auxiliary plans its annual rummage sale in White Post Parish Hall at 10 a.m. Saturday.

Audrey Funkhouser White Post Raymond Guest New York Rock Hill Mamie Dearmont Winchester Memorial Hospital Matthew Mackay-Smith Harvard University Clifton Price C. C. Funkhouser Richmond Granville Sydnor Laurens Winchester Meade Conley Joseph Glascock Glascock Helen Lioyd Virginia Allamong James Foltz Walter Haymaker Baltimore Joan Mackay-Smith William Carper Martinsburg Eisenhower John Stuart Camp Washington Emmett Stuart Sara Lee Wilder Harrisonburg Carter Conley Madison College C. W. Fritts Winchester Memorial Walter Wisecarver, Jr Berryville Bruce Gorham Cifton Price C. Funkeee Washington Tudsay Robert Cox Virginia Theological Seminary Alexandria Meade Memorial Church J. H. Funkhouser Baker Chamblin

Episcopal Women To Study Bible at Christ Church

A six week course titled Consider the Bible will be offered to the women of Christ Episcopal Church starting the first week in November. Sessions last 30 minutes and occur Sundays 9 45 a m Tuesdays 1 pm and Wednesdays 7 30 pm. Enrollment is by sign up for a preferred day and hour with makeup options available. Call the church office before October 4 or contact Mrs William Wheatley at 6676 for more information.

Women of Christ Episcopal Church Church Robert C. Denton William Wheatley

Chicago Elevator Operators Strike

Chicago elevator service in the Loop and nearby office buildings halted by AFL operator strike. Four thousand two hundred operators and starters affected. hospitals hotels clubs and public buildings outside the Loop not included. About half a million people expected to be inconvenienced. Strike began at midnight with effects not immediately felt.

Chicago Loop AFL Hote Viubs

Services at Galilee Church Sunday Evening

News notes recount upcoming services at Galilee Church on Sunday evening. The death of John Giger in Winchester is reported. he was a former resident. Several locals are listed with visits, illness, or moves, including Leight improving at home and Olin Affleck returning to Winchester for winter.

N. C. Hensell Grimes Galilee Church John Giger Winchester Charles Hensell Ladies’ Fellowship Circle of Galilee Church Elsworth Barrett Lockhart Gore Wandersmith House Woodbine White Hall Mite Society Arthur Orndorff Hunter Strowbridge Welltown E. B. LeFever Carroll Shrewbridge Martinsburg Oscar Leight Leight Ilness John Swartz Earl Smallwood Reuben Melline U. S. Naval Air Force Minneapolis Min Saturay Olin Affleck

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