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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1952
Page
2
Doctor WASHING of Sree health urges doctors to quit policy inaction and lead national and local health efforts. He argues medicine must share decision making and address pressing health problems beyond solitary control.
A minor weekend collision occurred as a vehicle tried to enter a garage and struck the Miller car. The Chevrolet was valued at about 80 dollars and the Plymouth at 20 dollars.
A fragment reports the death of Bagar Guest at Omdurman by a Moham. An item mentions a false claim tied to Ryde Park in New York.
In Covington Virginia 28 year old Robert A Plymale is convicted of first degree murder for bludgeoning 76 year old Walter Daniel Deal and setting his house on fire to hide the theft of cash. The Alleghany County Circuit Court jury deliberated three hours before sentencing.
State Police seek an armed bandit who robbed West End Grocery in Berryville about 6 45 PM Saturday. A colored man entered, fired a shot into the floor, demanded money, and took roughly $25 in small bills and change. He fled on foot toward an orchard, possibly in a 1941 Pontiac with Florida plates.
Frederick County auction notices list sales by T Snider Duvall and Chas Duvall with dates October 3 4 7 11. Items include real estate at 710 8 Braddock St Highland Ave Winchester and Rosenberger Mill Rd plus livestock farm equipment furniture and office equipment. Auctioneers include Fred County Court House front locations and Strasburg admin sale.
The Duke of Windsor traveled from France to London for a private visit lasting a few days. He will be hosted by Queen Grandmother Mary during the stay.
President Truman denounces Eisenhower as a candidate serving special interests. He accuses Wall Street bankers and six lobbying groups of steering the GOP front runner, urging vigilance against a third world war and praising Communist containment. He cites power, grain, railroad, real estate, rich man, and tariff lobbies backing the Republicans.
Eight more names were added to Virginia's 1952 traffic toll over the weekend, pushing the total to 639 highway deaths. Victims include Charles J. Smith of Richmond and Ralph Neal Cole of Brookhaven, Ga. A 10 year old Jean Holland of Norfolk also died, and others were injured or killed in crashes across the state.
Philip Fowle of this city owner of the Nehi Bottling and others from Staunton sit on the nominations committee for the 43rd annual Vic meeting. The chairman and arrangements are discussed for the Roanoke event.
The Evangelical United Brethren Church council will meet tomorrow at 7 p.m. The meeting is held ahead of the Union Bible service at 8 p.m. at the First Baptist Church.
Irvan T. O Connell will speak at the Lions Club luncheon tomorrow at 12 15 p m at the George Washington Hotel. His talk covers early settlers in the Shenandoah Valley.
The W S W S of the Evangelical United Brethren Church will hold its Day of Prayer Service at its church Wednesday evening at seven p.m. The event invites all members to attend for prayer and reflection.
Guy Chapin of Hapsfield has purchased an 80 acre general farm in Phelps County Missouri from Smiles of Newburg. The sale was announced by the United Farm Agency of Kansas City Missouri.
The massive Plana le Mexico in Mexico City can accommodate about 50 000 spectators signaling its status as the world’s largest airing venue.
The Winchester Corporation Court lists jurors to report at 9 am on October 10 and 10 am on October 14 in City Hall. Names include Dilis Ford Orville Wine Edward C Gors Hazel P Dorton William H Miller Clyde A Day Henry T Goode Jr Lee A Coble James H Merrine Mrs Helen C Adams Richard H Ford Robert V Ladsay Mrs Henrietta C Ritter Clarence E Wilson Walter M Shade Paul F Rosenberger William S Sargent William Thomas and Mrs Margaret C Holliday. Thirteen jurors also must appear at 10 am on October 3 in the court room: Ellis Prrd Hazel P Dorton William H Miller Jr Doyle A Lee Cone James H Verriner Walter M Shade Paul F Rosenberg Richard Ford Robert M Lindsay berger William S Sargent William C Thomas and Mrs Mar
Funeral services for Harvey E. Kline 82 will be conducted tomorrow with friends and relatives meeting at Tones Funeral Home at 1 30 p.m. for a short service and proceeding to Ridings Chapel Church for services at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev L P Tederick Interment will be in the family plot adjoining the church Pallbearers include Alan Kline Jon Kline George Cadwallader Milton Cadwallader Harry Cadwallader and Marvin Grim.
The article lists numerous local units and leaders across Virginia towns and nearby areas, including Pendleton Grant Charge, Potomac Park, Shenandoah, Winchester Charge, and Waynesboro with several named pastors and lay leaders. Special assignments include chaplains in the U S Navy and Army, and public relations directors at Otterbein and Shenandoah Colleges. Next year’s conference will be scheduled.
A House subcommittee report criticizes the dismissal of Newbold Morris as a flawed attempt by the Truman administration to expose corruption. It argues the firing aimed to halt an investigation and damaged public trust, noting Morris's role in drafting financial questionnaires and the broader fallout over agency cooperation and accountability.
An event was held at Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music in Dayton. The brief notes the venue and institution involved without stating explicit details or outcomes.
James A. Harley of Winchester and Melvin L. Seldon of Route 1A attended a Poultry Health and Nutrition clinic conducted by Whitmoyer Laboratories Inc. They took classroom lectures and participated in poultry disease diagnosis work. Mr. Kline is a feed store manager for Highview Farms and Ha icneries Inc. Mr. Seldon is assistant manager and serviceman for Winchester Milling Corp.
Clarke County American Legion Williams Post 41 holds its regular monthly meeting at the Community Building in Berryville on Wednesday at 8 p.m. Walter D. Wisecarver is among those expected to attend.
A junior speaker will share his experiences while stationed in Germany, detailing assignments and daily life during his posting. The talk aims to illuminate military service abroad and the personal perspective gained from overseas duty.
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