City approves six new houses with 54000 cost permits
Building permits issued for six new houses with a total estimated cost of 54000. Glaize Developments receives approval for four additional units on Battle Ave Nos 532 to 544. Each 26x30 frame with full basement valued around 6000. Howard Shockey to build a 20000 dwelling at 321 Roszel Rd. and more permits issued for concrete blocks garages and stores across several streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glaize Developments
Battle Ave
Howard Shockey
Roszel Rd
M. Yeakle
Valley Ave
R. E. Buncutter
Millwood Headley
Loudoun
W. Hart Strmission
R. Rinker
Virginia Ave
John P. Lauck
Eork St
Meteor Fireball Sighted Across West Utah Idaho and California
A bright fireball described as a ball of fire and shooting star was seen across northern Utah and southeastern Idaho, with reports of smoke puffs over Trenton and Lewiston. Los Angeles observers and Mt Wilson staff noted streaks and cloud-like lines, while Utah witnesses spoke of an explosion and a fireball bouncing across valleys before possibly burning out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake City
Utah
Idaho
Trenton
Lewiston
Preston
Salt Lake City
Los Angeles
Mt. Wilson
California
Ail Aeronautics Administra Employes
Salt Lake
Clarke Farmers Plan to Respond to Corn Challenge
Clarke county farmers schedule a meeting at Berryville court house at 8 p.m. to plan action against North Carolina Governor Tuck challenge. They aim to boost corn yield by at least 10 bushels per acre in 1949 and elect a permanent chairman to lead growers’ efforts. All farmers are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priday
Berryville Court House
Tuck
North Carolina
Clarke County
Gardner B. Hillyard
E. Piccadilly St
Western 'Big Three' Aim to Set German Policy Unity
The United States Britain and France pursue a major effort to iron out differences on three power control of Western Germany. They aim to reach basic German policy agreements to guide subordinates in London Paris and Berlin and outline government and occupation controls for the postwar zones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Britain
France
Germany
West
Acheson
Bevin
Schuman
United Nations Assembly
New York
London
Paris
Berlin
Schuman Ig
Million Theft At Bank Planned 'Only Day Before'
Richard H. Crowe, 41, assistant manager at the Broadway branch of National City Bank in Tampa, faces charges for stealing about $1 million in cash and bonds. He will be returned to New York custody after waiving a preliminary hearing. bond set at $100,000. Crowe told officials he planned the crime the day before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
New York
Richard H. Crowe
Broadway
National City Bank
William J. Barker
Crowe
U.S
Paul Pinkerton
Pinkerton
Herbert Phillips
Minstrel Show Draws Nearly a Thousand at Handley
An estimated 975 people attended a minstrel variety show for the City Soft Ball League last night at Handley Auditorium. The program featured songs by the Sportsmen and numbers like Old Man River and Darkness on the Delta. Tomorrow the American Legion will take the show to Martinsburg VA Hospital at 7:30 p.m., with the cast meeting at 6:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley Auditorium
Southland
Mississippi
Old Man River
Sam McCarty
Delta
American Legion
Martinsburg
Horseback Rider 94 Complains of Whip to Spur Trot
In Amherst Massachusetts on April 6 ninety four year old Mrs Lois Mitchell rode a horse for the first time in seventy years. She enjoyed the ride but said the animal lacked spirit and she had to whip him to make him trot. She added cycling is more fun for her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
Mass
Lois Mitchell
Excursion 500 Camera Fans Travel Baltimore and Ohio
Baltimore and Ohio runs a 13 car rail fan excursion to Winchester on Sunday April 24 carrying about 800 passengers. The train departs Washington early morning, stops in Baltimore, then heads to Shenandoah Valley. A diner will be aboard and a special car offers window photography. Visitors may visit local orchards in bloom.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Winchester
Washington
Baltimore
Shenandoah Valley
B and C
Taxicab Strike Continues After Leader Quits in Gotham
The city wide taxicab strike persists as Leon Zwicker resigns as regional director of the union. Walter Brock of the United Construction Workers takes over in New Haven. An official says the strike will continue until a contract is won in New York's 36,000 cab industry amid only about 40 percent of cabs operating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Leon Zwicker
John L. Lewis
Walter Brock
United Construction Workers
New Haven
Conn
D. Lewis
John
Lewis
Zwicker
GOP Victory Hopes Rise From Michigan Results
Washington April 6 Republicans claim Michigan spring elections signal a Midwest GOP harvest for 1950. Democrats say local issues explain the sweep of state offices. Taft and Wherry urge a national Republican revival, while Myers cautions against overreading the Michigan vote. Senate contests loom in several states as Jenner's farm policy amendment fails 48 to 32.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Bell
Washington
Michigan
Taft
Ohio
Senate
Senator Myers
Pennsylvania
Thomas E. Dewey
G. Mennen Williams
Myers
Eeeashen
Wherry
Nebraska
Truman
Midwest
William W. Blackney
Prospect
Illinois
Indiana
Missouri
Iowa
Wisconsin
Jenner
R-Ind
Anderson
D-Md
Agriculturs
Pressmen Strike Halts Washington Newspapers
A surprise pressmen walkout shuts down all editions of the Washington Post Times-Herald Evening Star Daily News and Times-Herald in the capital. Newspapers rely on wire services as officials seek updates and readers scramble for out of town issues amid stalled contract talks. Louis A. Lopez labels the move unauthorized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
New York
Baltimore
Washington Post
Times-Herald
Evening Star
Daily News
Publshers
AFL Pressmen’s Union
Louis A. Lopez
South End Fire Co. Renews CV Membership
South End Fire Co. voted to renew its Cumberland Valley Veantget Fireman's Assn. membership and discussed a Northern Virginia Fireman's Assn. meeting at Staunton. W. N. Goehenour gave the report. 48 members joined the Booster club for an iron lung. Gerald Creswell, Lewis Lineburg, William R. Whitlock and B. Martin Shaver were elected to membership. The crew considered incorporation but made no change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End Fire Co
Cumberland Valley
Veantget Fireman’s Assn
Northernirginia Fireman's Assn
Staunton
W. N. Goehenour
NVVFA
John Boyd
Norman Pope
Booster Club
Gerald Creswell
Lewis Lineburg
William R. Whitlock
Martin Shaver
Joseph Massie Jr
Baldridge Plans Valley Week to Fund Ad Effort
Shenandoah Valley Inc directors met at Front Royal and approved a 12000 dollar advertising program. May 8 to 14 was set as Shenandoah Valley Week to raise funds. Thomas Baldridge named chairman to plan the week with Winchester delegates William Battaile and Gene Sakers attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley Inc
Front Royal
Thomas Baldridge
Roanoke
Martinsburg
Baldridge
William Battaile
Gene Sakers
Winchester
Clashes on Iranian Border Reported by State Dept
The State Department says about six border clashes have occurred between Russian and Iranian forces in recent months. Reports confirm incidents, with the latest on March 31 in Azerbaijan province. an AP dispatch cited an official describing a major battle last Thursday and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Tehran
Iran
Azerbaijan
Associated Press
Tax Cuts Denied British Some Food Costs Upped
Sir Stafford Cripps announced the 1949-50 budget denying substantial tax cuts and lifting some consumer fees. The budget kept high purchase taxes on most retail goods, lowered beer tax by a penny a pint, reduced imported wine duties, and raised wear and tear allowances to 40 percent. The speech noted Britain’s need for continued American aid and reflected a mixed reception from the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Stafford Cripps
Trades Union Congress
Stafford
Britain
Congress
Congress For 1949-50.” In His New Budget, Sir Stafford
Clevenger Will Probated. Widow Receives Life Estate
The will of Ernest B. Clevenger of Frederick county leaves his estate to his widow for life, then equally to their children. The widow serves as executrix with bond over $90,000. Codicils rearrange the farm bequests to the widow for life, then to four children, later to grandchildren, and require upkeep. Appraisers include Glaize, Copenhaver, Teets, Jolliffe, and Glaize.
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Ernest B. Clevenger
Frederick County
H. W. Copenhaver
John L. Glaize
Galilee Church
Mt. Hebron
Rose Hill
John Glaize
Grover Teets
Joseph Jolliffe
Robert Glaize
Connally Fights Diversion of ECA Cash Abroad
Senate rejects 59 to 23 amendment to spend 5.58 million in European Recovery Funds for closer economic unity among Europe nations. Senator Pulbright sponsors. Connally opposes. Vandenberg votes yes after revision. Wherry aims for passage. Lucas wary. Auction notice for Julian W. Baker Estate follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Today
Pulbright
D-Ark
France
Italy
Connally D-Tex
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Fulbright
Connally
Wherry ‘Neb
Lucas
Notice and Classified Sale Bonanza From Local Stores
Our store hours extend to 5 30 each evening except Saturdays closing at 10 p m J W Grove Furniture Co Also for sale a 1948 Buick 4 door Super with radio heater only 7000 miles H W Ebert Private owner new motor and trans best offer takes it contact 8090 after 6 Di rip
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H. W. Ebert
New Motor
New Trans
U S Pledge to Use Force If Necessary in War News
Gen. Clay asserts United States readiness to repel any European invader. The Truman administration plans a Congress presentation of a farm program to redirect surplus production into meat, dairy, and feed crops, backed by government payments and production controls. Brannan will outline goals and economic tools at a joint House Senate agriculture session.
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Clay
U.S
Washington
Truman Administration
Congress
Secretary of Agriculture
Ynan
House
Senate Agriculture Committees
Brannan
Schenck Elected Tuberculosis Association Head at Winchester
C. F. Schenck was elected president of the Winchester Tuberculosis Association at its annual meeting today, succeeding Stewart Bell who served two years. A. Harold Rowe and Mrs. W. H. Lawrence were named vice presidents, Harold R. Edwards treasurer. Directors elected for three-year terms include Mrs. Gibson Baker, Mrs. E. W. Lacy, Mrs. Paul F. Rosenberger, Robert Manuel, and Mr. Bell. John Scully Jr. fills an unexpired one-year term. Schenck reported the 1948 Christmas Seal Sale raised $5128, up about $170 from the prior year. Bell presented a financial report in the treasurer’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Schenck
Winchester Tuberculosis Assn
Stewart Bell
A. Harold Rowe
W. H. Lawrence
Harold R. Edwards
Mr. Rowe
Schenck
Lawrence
A C. Halvosa
Gibson Baker
E. W. Lacy
Paul F. Rosenberger
Robert Manuel
Bell
John Scully Jr
County Teachers Plan Election at Saturday Meeting
Frederick county teachers association will meet 10 30 a m Saturday at the courthouse to hear an address on World Understanding and elect officers. Dr Otto F Frederikson of Madison College will speak. Mrs John Ward heads the nominating committee with Miss Saxton Samsell and Miss Myrtle Rhodes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County Teachers Association
Vancere
Paul Beable
Otto F. Frederikson
Madison College
John Ward
Gore
Saxton Samsell
Stephens City
Myrtle Rhodes
Middletown
B. R. Harper
Stonewall
Betty Jo Wright
Mary Richards
Elsie Havermale
Grant Smith
Miller School
Wilbur Tidler
Kernstown
R. E. Ayler
Annie P. Starling
VFW Auxiliary Honors Essay Winner Fay Shryock
The VFW Auxiliary awarded Fay Shryock a medal and a $25 savings bond for winning the essay contest "My Part in America's Future." She is a 14 year old freshman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Shryock of Stephens City. Betty Vonn Brill and Margaret Brumback placed second and third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay Shryock
America
Samuel Hart
W. W. Glass
Winchester
Miss Shryock
A. D. Shryock
Stephens City
Betty Vonn Brill
Margaret Brumback
VFW
State Allocates 20.99 Million for Virginia Secondary Highways
Virginia State Highway Commission announces a 20,990,000 annual allocation for maintenance and improvements to the 38,500 mile secondary highway system. Frederick County gets 166,279, part of a three year federal match totaling 40,482. Allocations in 97 counties depend on mileage, population, rural area, and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
State Highway Commission
Virginia
Frederick County
State Highway Department
Highway Department
Army Day Parade in Berlin Demonstrates U S Military Strength
Gen Lucius D. Clay lauded a tougher American posture in Europe during Army Day events in Berlin Germany. Hundreds of guns tanks and armored vehicles were shown as the Sixth Armored Cavalry praised its rapid gains while the Russian backed Zeitung assailed the display in a tense postwar setting.
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Grafenwoehr
Germany
Lucius D. Clay
United States
Europe
Clay
Britain
France
Berlin
U. S
America
Ored Cavalry
Barrac
Zietung
Zeitung
Olcott Named Polio Chairman in Clarke County
Olcott appointed polio chairman for Clarke County. New executive members include A Garland Williams Agnes Mitchell Audrey Punkhouser and public relations head Clay Carr. Carr praised the chapter for aid to his daughter Susanne a polio case now back at school and for help in Maurita Powell’s return to class. Clarke County March of Dimes fund to date totals 2157 with 135 expenses.
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Clarke
Pulyan Dougherty
A. Garland Williams
Agnes Mitchell
Audrey Punkhouser
Graham Dougherty
Clay Carr
Carr
Susanne
Lewis
Maurita Powell
Olcotts
March of Dimes
Clarke County
Woodwork Plant Burns at Williamsburg Millwork Corp
A major fire damaged the Williamsburg Millwork Corp plant last night, with an estimated loss of 100000 dollars. The facility primarily produced wooden platforms used in storage activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
Williamsburg Millwork Corp
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Dr. Riley
Far West
Richard Crowe
N.Y
Gotham Streets
GOP
World News
Valley Week
Clevenger
Connolly
ECA
Julian W. Baker
Truman Farm Program
T-B Assn
VFW Auxiliary
Arthur M. Jackel
D.D
N. Loudoun
County Court House
Rouss Ave
Call Dunn
Plourny L. Largent, Jr
A. Garland Williams Attorneys In Fact
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