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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1957
Page
2
Mrs Edith H DeHaven aged 63 wife of Ursel DeHaven of Gainesboro died today at 12:45 a.m. at Kester Memorial Hospital due to unspecified illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Mrs Jennie Heironimus De Maven died after illness. Born September 27 1894 in Frederick County she was the daughter of Charles and Mary Jolley Heironimus. Survivors include her husband two daughters a son and five siblings with four grandsons. Funeral arrangements pending at Omps Funeral Home.
Local musicians will provide entertainment at the Lions Club Ladies Night dinner tomorrow at the George Washington Hotel. A 12:30 pm round table attendance check is followed by a 6:30 pm dinner. Performers include Mac Wayne and the Harmony family, Kay Madagan with Dorothy Daugherty, R C Evans with two pianos, the Degarmo Sisters, Evva McGuigan violin, and Mrs. Carter Baker organist.
The article notes a fatal crash in Arlington area with survivor services planned in Oakland and six additional weekend wrecks. It lists injuries to two 16-year-olds, a county man charged after a Middle Road crash, and multiple vehicle damages ranging from window smash to total losses. Names include Mary Frances Ruffner and others, with details of vehicles and streets such as W Boscawen Street and Rt. 7.
The Virginia Supreme Court overturned the Arlington County Circuit Court verdict fining Miss Faith Bissell for sitting with Negroes at a public meeting. The ruling found the arrest warrant did not specify race and did not prove the defendant’s race, noting no witnesses addressed color. The decision centers on trial record limits rather than constitutional issues.
Auctions across Virginia and nearby areas feature Aberdeen-Angus cattle, farm equipment, furniture, real estate, and livestock. Events span Oct 15 to Oct 30 with multiple venues including Luray, Berryville, Winchester, and Culpeper, hosted by W Hugh Owd by Auction Co, Ralph W Horst, and others.
The report notes sunny and warmer conditions this afternoon with a high around 65 to 71 degrees. Tonight will be fair and cooler, low 37 to 45. Tuesday through Thursday look warmer, with a cooler trend Friday and a chance of rain totaling about a half inch on Thursday and Friday.
Virginia Supreme Court upheld Clyde Swift's conviction for bootlegging but censured ABC investigators for obtaining evidence by drinking whiskey from the accused and with two minors and a young woman. The court warned such practices jeopardize lawful procedures.
In Little Rock Central High School the fourth week of integration began quietly with seven Negro students entering under guard by the 101st Airborne Division and Arkansas Guards. Two Negro students were absent and flu kept one boy, Terrance Roberts, home. Leaders like L C Bates warned the calm could invite trouble if federal troops were withdrawn, as tensions remain high after the September riots.
Ernest Riggins a 37 year old former Henry County furniture worker was sentenced to 40 years after pleading guilty to attempted rape in Bedford Court The indictment had charged rape of an 11 year old Martinsville schoolgirl during a March 26 ride The plea amended the charge and Judge Burks handed the term Riggins already faces life terms from Martinsville Circuit Court and a prior abduction conviction.
A fragmentary OCR item references Daniel Webster and a section labeled no. 10 teachers. The brief notes imply a classic essay or document discussing education figures and historical rhetoric. No further context or specifics are provided.
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