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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1957

Page

2

Death Notices for Rev A G Richardson in Martinsburg

Ward notes the death Tuesday of the Rev A G Richardson 2 from Berkeley Springs in a Martinsburg hospital. He served as pastor of Ridings Chapel E U B Church for 40 years before retirement. Survived by wife Nora and three daughters. Funeral at St Lukes E U B Church Martinsburg tomorrow at 2 PM.

Ward A. G. Richardson Berkeley Springs Martinsburg Richardson Ridings Chapel U B Nora Richardson St. Lukes E U B

Two Empty Freight Cars Derail at B and O Yard

Two empty freight cars derailed late yesterday at the Baltimore and Ohio terminal at Kent and Piccadilly Streets. A B and O spokesman called it a common occurence, reporting no damage as the cars, still in the yards, had not been properly coupled before derailing.

Baltimore and Ohio Terminal Kent and Piccadilly Sts

Renshaw Named Clarke Sub Division Agent

Berryville Robert H Renshaw has been appointed agent for Clarke County sub division an ordinance announced by William Fenton chairman of the county board of supervisors at a special meeting with all members present.

Berryville Robert H Renshaw Clarke County Wiliam Fenton County Board of Supervisors

Cyanide Spill Near Thamesville Gives Town Emergency Action

A CN Rail collision near Thamesville Ontario dumped cyanide pellets over a quarter mile. Police chief says about 100 volunteers and officials fought to bury the hazardous debris before rain spread the danger. A state of emergency was declared as crews neutralized the site with lime and evacuated nearby.

Thamesville The Truck Transport Co. Ltd Dearborn Mich Canadian National Railways Toronto Windsor J. C. Slider Wayne, Mich Chatham Here Letts Dow Chemical Co Sarnia Weather Bureau

Faubus defies court as Little Rock crisis looms

Gov. Faubus debates court action as a three judge panel weighs the legality of Arkansas segregation laws. He declines to appear and plans an appeal while Mayor Mann and officials express cautious optimism for peace amid nationwide injunctions and ongoing tensions at Central High.

Central High U.S. District Court Democrat Little Rock 8Th Circuit Court of Appeals Faubus National Guard Woodrow Wilson Mann Arkansas Ronald N. Davies North Dakota Aries Thomas Harper Fort Smith State Democratic Party Davies Little Rock Central High School H. Grady Miller U.S Roland Smith State Sovereignty Commission

Motorist Hurt In 3 Vehicle Crash Leaves Hospital

A Philadelphia motorist Valeri Peker, 26, was discharged from Memorial Hospital after a three vehicle crash on Rt 11 south of Kernstown at 5 55 pm. Peker sustained a facial laceration, leg injury and chest contusions. The crash involved two northbound tractors and a southbound Diamond T truck.

Philadelphia Rt. 11 Kernstown Memorial Hospital Valeri Peker L. P. Coverstone Mr. Peker Lewis N. Woods Wilmington Ohio Fred Lewis Mason Bristol

How’s Your 1.9.7 Answers Quiz Recap

Printed on page 4 the quiz answers include Cupid, Three, Three, 1935, Tortoise 200 to 300 years, Little finger, St. Patrick, 32.000 miles, Brich iz, New Testament.

St. Patrick

Court Refuses Subpoena For Chief Executive

A court official notes the chief executive is not obliged to comply with a subpoena and declines to do so, citing ulterior motives. The message also mentions returning a $4 witness fee after the tender was improperly offered.

Republic Faubus

Sales Directory Listings For September and October Auctions

A dense listing of upcoming auctions across Virginia and Maryland from Sept 18 to Oct 12. Items include household goods furniture antiques and farms equipment with auctioneers Artrip Cole Snider Brumback Murray Duvall Orndorff Woodward Kimmell Cole and others. Locations span Winchester Gore Berryville Stephens City and Belair Farm Prince Georges County Md.

Denny's Commission Winchester Artrip & Cole Moss Neck Manor Fredericksburg Canter Lonas E. Piccadilly St E. T. Snider Wayne H. Wisecarver Gore Byron O. Brumback James Conrad Realty CO U. S. Rt Stephens City Palms and Home C. J. Murrayy S. Braddock St Charles R. Duvall Oscar Ramsburg Ramsbore Berryville W. D. Orndorff William Woodward, Jr Belair Farm Prince Georges County A. A. Weschler E. B. Kimmell Dennis T. Cole Clark McDonald Ste

Weather Summary for Virginia and Winchester Area

Mostly cloudy with showers tonight and Friday. Temperatures in the 60s. high about 72, low around 61. Rainfall yesterday none. total to date 22.24 inches. Sunrise 5 58, sunset 6 31. Moonrise 2 08 Friday. September 19.

Virginia

Parties Eye Education Funds in Virginia Platform

Democratic candidates push for using surplus funds from June 30 1958 to support the Literary Fund for school construction and want low interest loans. They call for higher teacher salaries scholarships for certification renewal and a state cost study of public instruction. They seek a constitutional amendment to let local boards borrow from the Retirement Fund and promote expanded higher education and disaster relief loans for farmers.

Almond General Assembly Virginia

Troops Patrol as Labor Strife Rises in Argentina

Thousands of workers join sympathy strikes in support of a walkout by telephone and cable workers while troops guard key offices. Reports from Santiago Chile suggested a revolt against President Aramburu, later denied. Army officers noted concerns over the unrest as soldiers and sailors took control of cable and telephone facilities.

Buenos Aires Argentina Santiago Chile Pedro Aramburu Aaramburu

Health Service Falls Short on Eight Million Flu Shots Target

The Health Service aimed for eight million antiflu vaccines by mid September but has released 5,430,442 doses. A federal agency projects about 85 million doses will be produced by year end.

Health Service Federal Health Agency

Moderation Path for Civil Rights Advocated by Eisenhower

President Eisenhower argues progress on race equality rests on explanation and moderation rather than laws alone. He warned of a looming Arkansas school integration showdown and agreed to meet Rep. Adam Clayton Powell to discuss Negroes' viewpoints on integration issues.

Newport Eisenhower Adam Clayton Powell

Asian flu spreads with limited cases in Europe and NATO troops

A London official says Asian flu is milder than ordinary flu and has reached epidemic levels only in select areas. In the Netherlands coal output falls 17 percent as cases rise in Rotterdam The Hague and Amsterdam. Portugal reports 4000 of 20000 NATO troops ill during maneuvers while 16000 Italian servicemen return to duty. Three deaths noted but linked to complications not necessarily the flu. Canada reports cases and the United States Public Health Service continues monitoring.

London Netherlands Rotterdam Hague Amsterdam Lisbon Portugal NATO Canada United States

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Renshaw Clarke Funeral Service Ambulance Service Winchester Concrete Products Welltown Pike Easy Terme Kernstown Tractor Sales & Service Loy Robert Letts NEW Machinery Sale Farmall International N. Cameron Bi Ralpi Bosserman Clem Garage & Implement CO FIR Lumber Glaize & Bro N. Cameron St Amoco Loudoun Cork Streets G. G. Baker Angus Auction Sale U. S Moss Neck Manor, Inc Peffer South Church Street RCA Mrs. Howard Lee Albert J. Jewell W. D. Orndorfyf R. E. Moreland Mrs. Earl Sealock Rhinehart Road Church Run Kenneth Wisecarver Wayne H, Wisecarver Kensington ST Arlington, VA Thelma B. Wisecarver Byron Brumback
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