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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1955

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West Virginia Man Jailed After Crash Near Clearbrook

A 33 year old West Virginia man, Robert Newlin of Summit Point, was jailed on driving drunk hit and run no registration and no operator’s license after a early Sunday crash near Clearbrook. His truck struck a parked car damaged a house foundation and then hit the same car again before fleeing. He was captured nearby and faces a October 24 hearing in Frederick County. The incident caused property damage and minor injuries in other local crashes over the weekend.

West Virginia Clearbrook Winchester Robert Newlin Summit Point W. Va Frederick County Struck Foundation Taylor Newlin John Garrett Rt. 4 Oliver Payne F. L. Woolf U. S. Rt. 11 Rt. 672 Woolf

City Pupils Receive Second Salk Polio Shot

Winchester and Frederick County school children in first and second grade receive their second free Salk Polio vaccine today and tomorrow, marking end of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis program. About 80 percent of initial recipients return for the second dose.

Winchester Frederick County National Foundation For A. L. Lindall Winchester-Frederick County Lindall John Kerr School Quarles School John Kerr Virginia Avenue Douglas Health Department N. Braddock St

Winchester Man Struck by Bullet Near Mt. Falls

Conrad Sirbaugh of 108 E Piccadilly St. was hospitalized after being accidentally shot at the Evergreen Gun Club southwest of Mt. Falls. The .22 bullet hit his right side and lodged in his liver. condition described as satisfactory. Sheriff Rob ert L. DeHaven said shooter James Quigley, 16, of near Alexandria, was aiming at a squirrel when the bullet struck Sirbaugh during a hunting party of eight. Sirbaugh was brought to Memorial Hospital by Jes L. Jones Sr. of Winchester.

Winchester Evergreen Mt. Falls Conrad Sirbaugh E. Piccadilly St Memorial Hospital Frederick County Robert L. DeHaven James Quigley Alexandria Sirbaugh Jes L. Jones, Sr Winchest

Ground Officially Broken for Sacred Heart Academy

About 250 people attended the ground breaking ceremonies for Sacred Heart Academy a Catholic parochial school to be built at the junction of U S Route 50 and Merriman's Law west of Winchester Father Robert O Hickman led the rites and offered a prayer for peace knowledge and wisdom for teachers and students amid attendance by local clergy and the public

Charles Murphy Robert Hickman Sacred Heart Catholic Church Sacred Heart Academy Winchester U. S U. S. Rt. 50 Merriman’s Law Robert O. Hickman Trinitarian Seminary Stephenson Father Hickman Lord Jesus Christ House of Zaccheus

Drive-In Bandit Steals $1100 at Outdoor Theater

In Falls Church Virginia a masked bandit leaned from his car and forced Helen Franklin a 38 year old cashier to hand over about $1100 in cash from the outdoor movie theater’s window. He fired a small revolver and fled in an old auto.

Falls Church Helen Franklin

Virginia Supreme Court rules dry cleaners act invalid

The Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled the states dry cleaners act invalid citing three issues: unlawful license tax for mere transportation, unfettered administrative discretion, and unreasonable area classifications. The decision reversed a Norfolk verdict against Seymour H. Chapel who was fined for operating without a state license. Chapel later held a city license and acted as agent for Crown Cleaners.

Richmond Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals High Court Seymour H. Chapel Norfolk Corporation Chapel Supreme Court Staunton State Dry Cleaners Board City of Norfolk Crown Cleaners

More Community Chest Workers Needed in Winchester Area

Charles S. Toan announced the Winchester Frederick Community Chest needs more volunteers for the ongoing campaign. Five agencies including Day Nurseries, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Salvation Army, and Negro/Winch ester Day Nursery have 171 solicitors. crews still seek additional workers to meet operating fund goals for local agencies Virginia Home Society and USO. Call 20805 for men or 6828 for women to join.

Winchester-Frederick Community Chest Virginia Home Society USO Toan Chest Office George D. Jackson

Nixon Postpones Trip to Near East and Africa

The White House announced Vice President Nixon postpones his scheduled November trip to the Near East to stay in Washington for Cabinet and National Security Council duties while President Eisenhower convalesces. He was also to visit Africa. President Eisenhower may remain hospitalized four to five weeks, possibly returning after January 1.

Nixon Near East Denver White House Eisenhower James C. Hagert Washington National Security Council Africa

Molotov to Attend Geneva Big Four Foreign Ministers Parley

Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov said he will fly on Oct. 25 to join the Geneva Big Four foreign ministers conference opening two days later. His announcement ended Western speculation about a possible policy shift or power struggle after his self critique in Communist magazine.

Moscow V. M. Molotov Geneva Lester B. Pearson Canada Molotov Communist Presidium Supreme Soviet Fed. 8 Soviet Union Georgi Malenkov

Eisenhower Faces Long Recovery From Heart Attack

President Eisenhower made progress today as he faced a long convalescence at Fitzsimons Army Hospital after a Sept. 24 heart attack. A MIT bulletin said he slept well and his condition is satisfactory with no complications, though doctors warn recovery may be incomplete and a return to the White House is unlikely this year.

Denver Eisenhower White House MIT Fitzsimons Army Hospital Lowry Air Force Base Paul Dudley White Boston Gettysburg

Dulles Outlines Dual U S Plans for Soviet Ties at Legion Address

Secretary of State Dulles told American Legion delegates that the United States will enter the Geneva Big Four foreign ministers conference with two plans to meet Soviet obstruction or to pursue genuine harmony. He urged readiness to accept authentic Soviet moves while guarding against mortal danger, and endorsed Eisenhower’s aerial inspection proposal as a basis for further disarmament controls.

Miami Fla Dulles United States American Legion Russia East Germany Europe Eisenhower Great Britain France Geneva Legionnaires

Soviet Military Threat Seen As Greater By NATO Chief

Gen Sir John Whiteley told NATO defense ministers that the Soviet Union poses its strongest military threat yet though he does not expect Moscow to seek war. He cited advances in jets bombers nuclear weapons and submarines and noted Russia’s improved army quality. He warned against cutting defense spending despite Geneva spirit.

Whiteley Russia Red Army Defense Ministers Geneva NATO

Byrd urges regular session on school segregation issue

State Sen. Harry Byrd Jr. said the problem of school segregation should be considered by a regular General Assembly session. He joined a group opposing a mid November special session touted by Gov. Stanley. Byrd prefers extended debate and public understanding before enacting any changes, noting the Gray Commission report likely won’t be ready before January. The poll of Richmond area legislators showed little support for a special session.

H.F. Byrd Jr Richmond Harry Byrd Jr General Assembly Winchester Stanley Gray Commission Richmond News Leader Byrd Gray Commisson Virginia Supreme Court

Faure Wins Assembly Backing for Moroccan Reform Plan

Premier Edgar Faure defies delays as the National Assembly approves his Moroccan reform program by 447 to 140. The vote supports a regency council to assume the Sultan's powers and a Moroccan government to press for greater French authority.

Paris Edgar Faure National Assembly Faure Algeria Sultan Mohammed Ben Moulay Arafa France

Atomic Energy Commission Plans Nuclear Safety Tests

The Atomic Energy Commission announced plans to begin a series of tests around November 1 to study the dangers of accidental nuclear weapon explosions. The program aims to assess safety measures and improve containment and response strategies.

Washington The Atomic Energy Commissin

Hogs Kill Farmer in Statesboro Tragic Farm Accident

N. B Nesmith, 77, died from injuries suffered on his farm Thursday when he was attacked by three hogs in Statesboro Georgia. He died last night after the incident.

Statesboro N. B Nesmith

William W Baker Dies Suddenly of Heart Attack at 59

William Woodhull Baker 59 prominent Winchester business man died suddenly of a heart attack about 8:30 this morning. He was stricken at the wheel of his car on N Washington Street near Christ Episcopal Church while en route to his office. He had recently managed the local branch of the Imland Container Company and previously worked at the Virginia Barrel Company. He owned Winchester Seed Company founded by his father. Born May 5 1896 he served in World War I and held leadership in Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survives include his widow Bryson Smith three children a sister an aunt and an uncle. Funeral service set for Wednesday at Christ Episcopal Church. No flowers. Body at Kurtz Funeral Home.

William Woodhull Baker Winchester N. Washington St Christ Episcopal Church Mr. Baker Imland Container Company Indianapolis Ind Virginia Barrel Company Baker Winchester Seed Company City Col Harry Hunt Baker Belle Eubank Jordan Baker Shenandoah Valley Academy University of Virginia Engineers Veterans of Foreign Wars The Masonic Lodge the Elks Bryson Smith Robert Kingsley Hopkins, Jr Fredericksburg W. Woodhull Baker, Jr This City William D. Baker Paul Gaylord Staten Island N. Y Robert Barton S. Washington St Robert Baker Washington, D.C Kurtz Funeral Home

Virginia and Shenandoah Valley Weather Forecast

The Virginia forecast calls for clear cool conditions with lows 36 to 44 in west and north and 40 to 46 in the southeast tonight. Tuesday brings fair skies and a bit warmer afternoon. Shenandoah Valley sees fair tonight with fog early morning, low 34 to 42, and a warmer, fair Tuesday with southwest winds. Outlook shows Wednesday some clouds and warmth. Highs around 75, lows near 41 today.

Shenandoah Valley Fair

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