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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1957

Page

5

Witness Image Portrays Girard Accused as Troublemaker

Lt. Col. Walter C. Sharp testified in the Ottawa Illinois soldier’s midnslaughter trial that the key prosecution witness Hidetsugu Onozeki tried to coach others to alter their stories. Sharp said Onozeki pressured witnesses while others were barred from the firing range and argued Girard acted in the line of duty guarding Army property.

Japan GI William 8 Girard Walter C. Sharp Ottawa Hidetsugu Onozeki Onozeki Naka Sasai

Prayer Leaflets Promote Chest Drive In Winchester Churches

Leaflets under the Covenant of Prayer highlight October as Community Chest month. More than 17 area churches distributed them over the past two Sundays and plan further distributions in county churches, urging worshipers to support social agencies aiding the needy youth and children.

Covenant of Prayer Community Chest Winchester Roy B. Wilkes Church Cooperation Committee Community Chest of Frederick County

Rally Day and Men's Day at EUB Church Observe October 20

The First Evangelical United Brethren Church plans Rally Day Sunday School at 9 45 with a goal of 500 from 24 classes under Edwin F Ritter. At 11 the Men's Day service features Elwood Dunn as keynote speaker with local leaders including Kenneth Cather and Silas Cather assisting. Half the Men’s Day offering funds the EUB Theological Seminary at Reutlingen Germany and the other half supports local projects.

First Evangelical United Brethren Church Edwin F. Ritter Herbert Pope EUB Men's Organization Elwood Dunn St. Luke's Martinsburg W. Va Mr. Dunn Virginia Milwaukee EUB Reutlingen Germany

Churches Back Civic Campaign Through Church Fellowship

Local churches collaborate to back a community service program promoting a stronger civic effort. Chair man Wilkes notes church networks distributed folders at Sunday services across Grace Evangelical Lutheran, Montague Avenue Methodist Charge, Round Hill and Macedonia, First Baptist, Burnt Presbyterian, Sunnyside Presbyterian, Evangelical United Brethren, First Presbyterian, Braddock Street Methodist, Church of Christ, Mt. Carmel Baptist, Kernstown Methodist, Market Street Methodist, John Mann Methodist, Highland Presbyterian, Cork Street Christian and other congregations.

Wilkes Grace Evangelical Lutheran Montague Avenue

New Members Join AAUW Here in Winchester

Seven new members were introduced at the Winchester Branch AAUW October meeting at the War Memorial. Members named include Patsy Wheeler and Lucille Tucker. Dr. Ruth McNeil of Staunton spoke on AAUW trends and attended the anniversary convention. An AAUW workshop on Higher Education is set for Hollins Hall near Alexandria.

Winchester American Association of University Women War Memorial Patsy Wheeler Harvey Brumback Frank Stinnett Donald Towlen G. F. Duane L. F. Simmons Lucille Tucker Ruth McNeil Staunton Golf Club J. A. Hotinger McNeil Mary Baldwin and Madison Colleges Staunton Aauw AAUW John Rood William Pryor Haryett Light Tthe Recreation Council Harry Lovett Hollins Hall School Alexandria Herbert Larrick Helene Walker War Memorial Building Courtney Grim William English Harry Gregory Lola V. Moore Mildred Lye Grove M. M. Bean May Lee Yoox

Queen Elizabeth Invites Eisenhower To London Visit

The Daily Express reports Queen Elizabeth II invited President Eisenhower to visit London next year and suggests he has accepted. An official announcement is expected during the Queen's Washington visit. In 1958 London will host the dedication of the American Memorial Chapel in St Paul’s Cathedral honoring U S servicemen from World War I.

London Daily Express Eisenhower Washington St. Paul's Cathedral Britain

Air Force awards contracts for Titan Thor components totals 483 million

The Air Force announces contracts totaling 183 million dollars for Titan Thor missile components and related propulsion and control systems. Western Electric leads with 104 million for radio inertial guidance, Aerojet General 56 million for propulsion units, and Remington Rand Univac 24 million for a Titan computer. The Titan prime contractor is Martin Co of Baltimore. Atlas and Thor tests occur at Patrick AFB Florida as Titan advances.

Washington P Air Force Today Western Electric Co Bell Telephone Laboratories Whippany Aerojet General Corp Sacramento Calif Remington Rand Univac St. Paul Univac Titan Martin Co Baltimore Atlas Patrick Air Force Base Pilorida Thor Army Jupiter America Florida

Haarstad Outlines Key Record Keeping Phases

James R. Haarstad of Serv-A Station Management spoke at the Small Business Clinic about four main record keeping and finance points. The session at James Wood School drew about 50 attendees, with a total of 56 participants from Winchester Berryville and Front Royal. The next meeting is scheduled for October 24 at 7 30 p m at James Wood School and will cover information sources for small businesses.

James R. Haarstad James Wood School Distribution Education Services Winchester Berryville Front Royal Haarstad Serv-Astation Arlington

Baltic Island Laaland Limited in Size and Area

The Baltic Sea island of Laaland or Lolland, belonging to Denmark, is no longer than 37 miles and no wider than 17 miles. It covers about 450 square miles. Lake Maribo lies in the island's center.

Baltic Sea Lolland Denmark Lake Maribo

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