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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1957

Page

2

Obituary: Mrs Richard E Boyd Sr Former Winchester Resident

Mrs. Richard E Boyd Sr, former Winchester resident, died yesterday in Richmond where she had lived for eleven years. She moved from Clifford Street in 1946 and lived at 4108 Stewart Ave. Survived by two children, Richard E Boyd Jr and Mildred Coles Boyd. Funeral service from Christians Funeral Home in Richmond at 1 a m tomorrow.

Richard E. Boyd, Sr Winchester Richmond Mr. Boyd Clifford St Stewart Ave She Richard E. Boyd, Jr Mildred Coles Boyd Christians Funeral Home

Scientist Ernest Lawrence Wins $50,000 Fermi Award

Washington reports Dr. Ernest Lawrence, director at the University of California Berkeley radiation lab, awarded the 1957 Fermi prize for cyclotron work and major contributions to nuclear physics and atomic energy. He is the third recipient following Enrico Fermi and John von Neumann.

Washington Ernest ©. Lawrence Atomic Energy Commission Fermi Lawrence University of California Radiation Laboratory Berkeley Enrico Fermi AEC John von Newumann

Adlai Named Possible Pick for New Civil Rights Commission

Washington reports said Adlai F. Stevenson was approached for a six member two year civil rights study commission. White House declined to confirm but officials noted Stevenson might be named though others questioned.

Washington White House Adlai F. Stevenson New Civil Rights Commission Stevenson New York Herald Tribune James C. Hagerty Hagerty Texas Allan Shivers Eisenhower Denver Post Herald Tribune

Vision tests for driver license applicants vary by state

Most states require some vision screening for new drivers with or without glasses. Depth perception is tested in about 18 states and field of vision in about 16. Many states require periodic re examinations to ensure vision remains adequate.

Lions Club Benefit Dance Planned for November 7

Winchester Lions Club announces a Fall Charity Hop at the Winchester Armory on November 7 with Johnny Lowe’s orchestra. Tickets from Henry Lowry at the Coca Cola Bottling Plant or Sam Johnston at Johnston's Jewelry Store. Tables reserved by Johnston. Debbie Brown featured singer with Sandee Moore, Mickey Gravine, the Long Shots, and the Glee Club.

Winchester Johnny Lowe Henry Lowry Civic Improvement Committee of Winchester Lions Club Mr. Long Lion's Winchester Armory Mr. Lowry Coca Cola Sam Johnston Johnston Mr. Johnston Johnny Long Sandee Moore Mickey Gravine The Long Shots Glee Club Debbie Brown

County Man Charged With Hit and Run

Frederick County police charged Martin Stewart Colvin 21 Mt Falls Rt with hit and run after two cars were damaged on 8S Loudoun St. The suspect’s case is set for November 11. A stolen 1950 Chevrolet was recovered in the 300 block of W Leicester St before Colvin’s arrest. The left front bumper fender and wheel were damaged and the left tire was flat.

Frederick County Loudoun St Martin Stewart Colvin Mt. Falls Rt S. Loudoun St John M. Colvin Mt. Falls St Leicester St Colvin

City Grand Jury In Solenberger Case Dismissed

The Virginia Corporation Court grand jury that indicted Ansel B. Solenberger in 1956 was dismissed by Judge Elliott Marshall after reporting hearings into his activities as secretary treasurer of Shawnee Building and Loan Association. Solenberger pleaded guilty to eight indictments in October 1956 and received 16 years total, with concurrent terms.

Special Corporation Court Grand Jury Ansel B. Solenberger Elliott Marshall Mr. Solenberger Activites Shawnee Building and Loan Shawnee Building and Loan Association Commonwealth of Virginia Solenberger State Corporation Commission Warren S. Eddy Jeanette D.bauserman Robert Young Conrad John Morris W. Conely Anderson Clarence E. Hartley Richard E. Rush

Lewis Estate Probate Divides Between Wife and Sons

The will of Richard P. Lewis, radio station owner who died October 18, orders most of his estate to his wife Marion Park Lewis and his three sons John Parkfield Lewis, David Parkfield Lewis and Howard Parkfield Lewis. Elsie Anderson of Piedmont California and Eleanor Lewis of Plattsburgh New York receive 5000 each. The wife is executor and trustee without bond. Each son gets one sixth of the estate held in trust until age 25.

Richard P. Lewis Predrick County Elsie Anderson Piedmont California Eleanor Lewis Plattsburgh New York Lewis Marion Park Lewis John Parkfield Lewis David Parkfield Lewis Howard Parkfield Lewis

Panel discussion on rehabilitation center tonight

Dr. Bradford Bennett and Harry Lovett will join a panel about the proposed rehabilitation center during a Virginia Society for Crippled Children and Adults meeting. The local branch hosts the session at George Washington Hotel at 8 o'clock this evening.

Bradford Bennett Harry Lovett Virginia Society For Crippled Children and Adults George Washington Hotel

Warrants Served On Textile Strikers

Manchester Tenn Sheriff E A Buckner issued contempt warrants for 20 United Textile Workers strikers over violence at the Star Union Co pajama plant. Eleven warrants were served as eight others were arrested at the gates for disturbing the peace. A nonstriking woman employee was injured from flying glass and a newsman was assaulted as the plant reopened despite picket lines.

Manchester Tenn E. A. Buckner United Textile Workers Star Union Co Buckner Chancery Court Audrey Higgins Larry Nee Tullahoma News National Labor Relations Board

Meat Cutters wage dispute affects grocers and unions

Panic buying eased as stores reopen and wage scales become central. Union seeks 80 percent of meat sales in payroll with limits on hourly handling, arguing pre packaged meat shifts volume and jobs. Grocers counter with tightly defined labor caps and note recent wage offers.

Nothwage Nothnage

Aberdeen Angus and farm sales advertised in Virginia directory

A dense listing of upcoming auctions and sales across Virginia and Maryland. cattle auctions include Aberdeen Angus in Culpeper Winchester Berryville Staunton Warrenton Millwood and Verona with Hereford events in Warrenton and Poolesville. personal property and household items also offered. includes dates in NOV from the 1st to the 16th and sale venues such as sale pavilions and farm locations with auctioneers named.

Virginia Aberdeen - Angus Association Culpeper Agricultural Enterprises, Inc Culpeper Fitzhugh Farmers Livestock Exchange Winchester Aberdeen-Angus T. Fiteghugh J. Edward Thoma Clarke County Court House Berryville E. T. Snider P W Moore Glennamong P. W Clearbrook W. D. Orndorff Virginia Hereford Association Neptune Lodge Warrenton G. B. Simmerman, Jr Walter Heplin Millwood Bessie M. Kline A. B. Kline Middletown B. O. Brumback Capt D. M. Sprinkle Charles R. Duvall Spring Farm Dispersion Green Hills Pavillion Verona Angus Cattle Canning Land & Cattle Co Sal Spring Valley Hereford, Farms Poolesville

Weather Today Virginia Forecast and Winchester Observations

Clear, cool tonight with a low in the 30s. Wednesday will be fair and mild. Temperatures today reach a high of 59 and a low of 49. year ago readings were 69 and 49. Sunrise 5:16 p.m. Moonset 11:09 p.m. First Quarter Wednesday at 5:48 a.m.

Virginia Winchester

Rainfall figures and averages for period

Rainfall data shows none in the past 24 hours ending 8:30 a m. today. October total 4.35 inches and 1957 total 2681 inches. The 44 year average annual rainfall is 33.99 inches with monthly means ranging from 2.00 inches in February to 4.00 inches in August.

O'Sullivan comments on decertification and community loyalty

The statement defends self respect amid months of abuse and accuses out of state experts of orchestrating lies. It asserts O'Sullivan will protect employee welfare, view the plant as a community asset, and urges Akron supporters to respect the decertification decision while condemning intimidation of the employer and customers.

Shenandoah Valley O’ Sullivan O' Sullivan O'Sullivan UAW

Loew's Inc Bid Sparks Control Fight and Mayer Spotlight

Film tycoon Louis B Mayer faced a hostile move by Joseph Tomlinson and Stanley Meyer alleging a conspiracy with Mayer’s guidance to seize Loew's. Mayer’s influence built a major racing stable earning millions, later diversifying into Del Mar and backing Goetz. Mayer's 1943 salary set a national high. his marriages and children are noted. The Pope is elected for life. Liberia uses the U S dollar.

Loew's, Inc Loew's Joseph R. Vogel Joseph Tomlinson Stanley Meyer Louis B. Mayer Mayer del Mar San Diego William Goetz Margaret Lorena L. Danker Irene Selznick David O. Selznick

End of Silent Fire Association Advances By Laws and Hydrant Plans

At the July association meeting Fire Chief Taylor Barr reported by laws drawn by Hawse and approved by four city fire companies. A hydrant test is done and water main maps are being prepared for drivers. Hydrant marking to aid night visibility was announced. Barr and Fire Inspector Godenour handle maps and hydrant marking as 26 members attended.

Hawse Bernard Groves Taylor Barr Barr William Godenour

City Fire Officers and Active Members Voted

A listing of present officers from the four city fire companies includes active members eligible for votes in the association. Also named are the city fire chief, fire inspector, and the Councils fire committee.

Quiz Answers From Page Four Year 2000 List

Answers listed include 1 date 2000, 2 Roman, 3 Fes, 4 Mississippi Missouri, 5 LaPaz, 6 Llama, 7 Second, 8 Skin, 9 April 14, 10 Kits.

Roman Fes Mississippi-Missouri LaPaz Llama Skin Kits

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