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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1955

Page

2

Marciano retains crown with ninth round knockout of Moore

Rocky Marciano defeats Archie Moore in the ninth round at Yankee Stadium to extend his undefeated streak to 49 and make his sixth title defense. Moore's loss ends a 21 fight winning run as Marciano earns a 43rd KO in a bout that drew 61,574 fans and a $948,117 gate.

Marciano Moore Rocky Marciano Archie Moore Rock Brockton Jersey Joe Walcott Philadelphia Archie Yankee Stadium Rocky Suzy Q Harry Keesler International Boxing Club

How s Your IQ Quiz Answers Revealed

A list prints the correct responses for a page twelve quiz. Answers include New Hampshire Ali Baba and The Forty Thieves No Grand Army of the Republic Sloth Oscar Wilde Yes No There was pipe smoking in the thirteenth century New Zealand Both.

New Hampshire Ali Baba Grand Army of the Republic Oscar Wilde New Zealand

Itch-Me-Not Scratch Remedy Ad at Boyd's Drug

Advertisement for Itch-Me-Not promising relief from externally caused itching within 15 minutes. If scratching is needed after use, get 40 cents back at any drug store. Available today at Boyd's Drug.

Boyd's Drug

Showers and Cool Weather Persist Here

Intermittent rain and chilly conditions dominated the day with a high near 60 degrees and a low around 56. The forecast calls for little temperature change and mostly cloudy skies. Last year the high reached 77 degrees on this date.

Associated Pr

Frederick County Fair displays farming at its best

Indoor and outdoor exhibits fill the armory with farm products, canned goods, clothing, and flowers as 4-H and F F A youths show livestock, poultry, and judging contests. A horse show, Western riding, and judging events draw crowds before Saturday's auction of unclaimed exhibits.

Robert Leach Front Royal Opeation Riding Club Federation Triangle F.F.A Frederick Rappahannock Clarke Shenandoah Page Warren Counties

Runaway Elephant Captured Near Charlotte After 11 Days

Vicki the six year old Indian elephant escaped from an amusement park on September 11 and roamed Mecklenburg County for 11 days. A volunteer posse corralled the animal with rope and an elephant hook, tiring her before guiding her back to the park. The pursuit was led by Mecklenburg County police Chief Joe Whitley with off duty officers and volunteer firefighters assisting. The owner Jack Partlow and trainer Smoky Strickland helped calm the elephant and return her home.

Charlotte N. C Vicki Meckleburg Joe Whitley Mecklenburg County Police Louie Reed Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus Jack Partlow John Smoky Strickland

Founder of Kress Stores Dies at 92

Samuel H. Kress, 92, founder and chairman of S. H. Kress Co., died at his home in New York. He began in Nanticoke and Wilkes Barre, built a nationwide five and dime chain of over 250 stores, led the Samuel H. Kress Foundation, and served as a trustee of major art institutions. His brother Rush, vice chairman, survives.

New York Samuel H. Kress S. H. Kress Co Kress Nanticoke Wilkes- Barre Samuel H

Strike Talks In Lancaster On Rockingham Poultry Strike

Union and management met in Lancaster Pennsylvania seeking settlement of the Rockingham Poultry Marketing Co operative workers strike at the Broadway Winchester plants. No results announced. Pettit of Winchester said no word on outcome. Pickets remain outside the plant. The strike began Thursday with the Broadway plant the prior week.

Lancaster Pennsylvania Broadway Winchester Rockingham Poultry Marketing Cooperative Ernest W. Pettit, Jr Vic Pringle Rockingham AFL International Washington, D. C Pettit

Autumn air sweeps into northern states from Canada

Cool air from Canada brings autumnal feeling to the northern tier as the southern states remain summer hot. Temperatures ranged from the 30s to 40s in the morning, with 100 degrees in Yuma and a 13 degree low at Fraser Colorado. Showers and thunderstorms moved across Kansas Missouri Illinois West Virginia and Pennsylvania overnight.

Associated Press Canada Southland Plains Yuma Aziz Fraser Colo Rockies Kansas Missouri Illinois West Virginia Pennsylvania

Mrs Russell Dies In Hospital Here

Mrs Carrie BeNe Russell 63 of Front Royal Road died after a long illness in Winchester Memorial Hospital at 2 10 a m She was born in Clarke County on September 24 1891 and married Justes J Russell in November 1927 She was a member of Calvary Church of the Brethren Surviving are three sons Justes J Russell Jr George K Russell and Charles R Russell all of Frederick County one brother William Carlisle of Baltimore one sister Ada Carlisle of Frederick County and four step children Justes R Russell Philip B Russell John C Russell and Mrs Amy Belt all of Frederick County Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a m at Jones Funeral Home with Rev Floyd Wine Interment will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery The remains will rest at Jones Funeral Home until the service time.

Carrie BeNe Russel Front Royal Road Winchester Memorial Hospital Clarke County Justes J. Russell Mr. Russell Justes J. Russell, Jr George K. Russell Charles R. Russell Frederick County William Carilse Baltimore Ada Carlisle Justes R. Russell Philip B. Russell John C. Russell Amy Belt Jones Funeral Home Floyd Wine Calvary Church of the Brethern Mount Hebron Cemetery Virginia Hereford Assn Farmers Livestock Exchange Winchester Crockett Bros James M. Thompson Frederick County Court House National Ave E. T. Snider Albert W. Lee Paper Mill Road Charles R. Duvall Emmet Omps Reynolds George Speed Rest Church White Hall Road W. D. Orndorff Philip Haun Sunnyside J. Sloan Kuykendall Henry H. Whiting Trustees N. Kent St

Grim Service Will Be Tomorrow

Funeral service for Miss Annie E. Grim is set for Friday at 2 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home. The Rev. Millard E. Lewis will officiate, with pallbearers Ralph L. Shade Robert D. Grim Austin H. Grim Earl D. Grim Carlton F. Staples and Kenneth Shenk. Interment will follow at Mount Cemetery.

Annie E. Grim S. Loudoun St Jones ‘Funeral Home Millard E. Lewis Market Street Methodist Church Ralph L. Shade Robert D. Grim Austin H. Grim Earl D. Grim Carlton F. Staples Kenneth Shenk Mount Hebron Jones Funeral Home

Turkey Shoot Saturday at Mountain Falls Club

A turkey shoot will be held at the Sportsmen's Mountain Hunt Club in Mountain Falls on Saturday starting at 1 30 p m First prize is a Winchester Model 12 gauge shotgun and a hunting coat is the second prize

Sportsmen’s Mountain Hunt Club Mountain Falls

September sales listings for Winchester area auctions

A compiled schedule lists multiple upcoming auctions around Winchester Virginia from Sept 23 to Oct 15. Items include Hereford cattle, real estate, household goods, antiques, farm equipment, and personal property with auctioneers named for each event.

Clogged Chimney Fire Damages Haddox Row House

A 7:30 a.m. fire on Haddox Row caused by a clogged chimney pipe burned through the kitchen ceiling and roof of a one story addition. Firemen estimating damage at about 250 dollars noted the flue from the kitchen stove rose straight up and ignition occurred due to soot buildup. The blaze confined to a small area and required removal of portions of the ceiling and roof. Occupants are Mr and Mrs Norman Hensley. the house belongs to Mrs De Shade of 113 W Boscawen St.

Haddox Row Norman Hensley Friendship and Sarah Zane de Shade W. Boscawen St

Miss Hawthorne Dies in Sunbury

Frances B. Hawthorne of 105 W. Diamont Ave Sunbury Pa died September 11 in State Hospital Sunbury She lived in the city from 1932 to 1941 and was a direct descendant of Nathaniel Hawthorne Born in Sunbury she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Rose Bright Hawthorne A funeral service was held September 14 at St Peter's Episcopal Church Sunbury and burial followed there

Frances B. Hawthorne W. Diamont Ave Sunburry State Hospital Miss Hawthorne Nathaniel Hawthorne Sunbury Clarence Rose Bright Youngman Hawthorne St. Peter's Episcopal Church

Eckard Rites Held Tomorrow

Funeral service for Mrs Jennie Eckard wife of William J Eckard of Chambersville was conducted yesterday at Jones Funeral Home at 2 pm by Rev John S Shade pastor of the Pentecostal Church of God Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery in Baltimore University Hospital had announced her death Monday morning.

Jennie Eckard William J. Eckard Chambersville University of Maryland Baltimore Jones Funeral John S. Shade Pentecostal Church of God Mount Hebron Cemetery

Minister’s Background Disputed At Hearing

Witnesses contended the minister misrepresented his background when he arrived in 1952 from Richmond. Dr Thomas M. Winn testified Freasier led him to believe the minister was a physician. The hearing will resume Friday.

Steger Richmond Thomas M. Winn Freasier

Also Mentioned on This Page

Carrie B. Russell Mr. Charlies E. McVay Jones Funeral Home, Inc Tilley C. 1 Brumback & Sons N. Cameron St Minor Motor CO American Agricultural Chemical Company Butler Wyck St I. Q H. J. Heinz CO Rt. 135 New Westernport Farmers and Merchants Bank Frederick Cooperative Farm Bureau Round Hill Stonewall Ruritan Clubs D. K. Russell Shenandoah Apple Cider and Vinegar Company Frederick County Fruit Growers Assn National Fruit Product Company Clearbrook Woolen Company Winchester Cold Storage C. Ridgely White Shenandoah Valley National Bank Stephens City Cooperative Zeropak Winchester Petroleum Cooperative Farm Credit Safeway Virginia Woolen Company Farm Bureau of Rockingham Poultry Cooperative Commercial and Savings Bank Winchester Cooperative Amana Food Plan Chamber of Commerce America The Amana Food Plan Service G. W. Lucas W. Piccadilly St Kress Stores A. O. Smith Permaglas Shengas Shengas Corp N. Braddock St Royal Ave Front Royal, VA Turkey Eckard Tulucan Service of Modern Millwood Ave Cameron ST Virginia Chas. R. Duvall, Auctioneer Quota Club S. Loudoun Street Florida Harry Mason Bates Poland China Mrs Geo. Speed W. D. Orndorff, Auctioneer EMMET Seiberling Seiberling. Ver Cammer Tire CO S. Braddock St
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