Mrs Richardson 88 Dies at Daughter’s Home
Mrs Mannes Richardson age 88 widow of George S Richardson died at 3 am at her daughter and son in law Beekman Oliver Rouse home in Stephenson after years of ill health. Born May 3 1860 in Rose Hill Essex County Va she was daughter of the late James Hundley and Sophronia Dye Hundley. She was twice married first to Louis Bowley of Winchester and leaves daughter Mrs Rouse and grandchildren John W Ebert Jr Mrs Arthur Rich Nancy Ebert and Mrs Robert Flynn. Funeral services 10 30 am at Wuanvil Upcopel church of New Baltimore followed by interment in old Hundley family cemetery.
Mrs. Alice Updike Dies in 84th Year
Mrs. Alice Updike, 83, widow of H. Ashby Updike, died 4 35 p m yesterday at her daughter s home 335 N Loudoun St She had been bedfast in Warren county a daughter of Jack and Elizabeth Rudacille Updike native of that county She joined the Church of God years ago and remained active Survivors include three daughters Flossie Caesar Houston Tex Ruth Blankenbaker Washington and Leonard R Funk Winchester Also eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren Grandchildren in this city include Mrs Austin Hamilton Mrs J L Rogers and Miss Ethel Funk Services 2 30 p m Friday at Omps funeral home officiated by Rev Howard Beemer Woodstock and Rev Courtney Anderson Winchester Interment Mt Hebron cemetery
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Alice Updike
H. Ashby Updike
L. R. Funk
N. Loudoun St
Warren County
Jack and
Elizabeth Rudacille Updike
Church of God
Flossie Caesar
Houston
Texas
Ruth Blankenbaker
Washington
Leonard R. Funk
Winchester
Austin
Auto Inspection Program Meeting Tonight
State Police Sgt. Woolfe says a large crowd will attend an eight o clock session at a local comer to prepare garage mechanics for upcoming motor vehicle inspections. Lt. Fuller will lead the briefing with attendees from northern Shenandoah Warren Frederick and Clarke counties expected.
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F. L. Woolfe
On Comer
Cloudburst Floods Lee Highway Near Natural Bridge
A cloudburst with hail and lightning struck between Lexington and Natural Bridge around noon today, easing by 1 pm. The Lee highway overflowed in at least six spots with water up to 18 inches in low areas, flooding barns and outhouses while heavy trucks crawled through and visibility varied.
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Ntural Bridge
Lexington
Natural Bridge
Lee Highway
Holdup Trio Net About $5000 From Bank in Folansbee
Follansbee West Virginia April 13 three gunmen entered the Bank of Folansbee looting cash drawers and escaping. Cashier Maurice Dunlop was roughed up when the vault could not be opened and he estimated the haul at no more than $5000. Four customers and four employees were in the bank as the trio converged with two going to the cashier and the other two pinning the others down.
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Follansbee
W. Va
Bank of
Foldansbee
Maurice Dunlop
Communists Thrown Back Crossing Yangtze by Nationalist Forces
Nanking April 13 The official military news agency said nationalist forces repelled three attempts by about 1000 communists using a fleet of 100 wooden boats to cross the Yangtze River. No further details available.
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Nanking
Yangtze River
Trailer Ordinance Passes Amid Protest and Limits
Reuters notes the trailer ordinance aims to prevent unsanitary conditions and block residential placement, with no exceptions possible. It was publicized in time for protests before final passage. City Manager Grant lauds the new street flusher as exceeding expectations. Council approves third readings transferring $2500 for park water and sewer work, $300 for the armory, and $2100 for street cleaning truck funds.
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Lee Grant
J. M. Steck
Recreation Park
Clergy Present for Talks on Christ Final Words Across Cross
Five pastors from Grace Lutheran Market Street Methodist First Evangelical United Brethren Congregational Christian and Brad dock Street Methodist churches address final sayings of Christ on the cross. The report also notes a historical claim that two Turks made the first cigarettes in America in 1867 in New York City.
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Eisenberg
Grace Lutheran Church
L. F. Havermale
Market St
America
New York City
Senate approves Stephen T. Early as undersecretary of defense
Washington reports that on April 13 the Senate approved President Truman's appointment of Stephen T. Early to the post as undersecretary of defense, creating a new senior cabinet level position.
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Washington
Senate
Truman
Stephen T. Early
Defense
Budget Balances and Hiring Shifts in City Plans
The council outlined a plan to add two clerks and a patrolman to cover a retiree in the new eight hour day. Appropriations for all departments remain close to this year’s levels with a projected year end surplus not to exceed $50,000. Funds are pledged to an addition to the Virginia Avenue school. A May budget hearing date was set and the city approved a new water rate identical to the current year. Street policy and permit cancellations were approved, and transfers for weights and measures, coroner salaries, and garbage truck funding were authorized. Trees around city lights will be trimmed to improve illumination.
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Virginia Avena
Couny
Lee Miller
Harold Rowe
Zoning discussion highlights commercial placement limits
Mayor Clowe notes the planning board blocked commercial zones in the new area along St to East St. Building permits for businesses could be contingent on property owner wishes in each section, with some areas deemed more valuable. The notice also lists a 1949 seizure of a Mauser rifle in Shenandoah County and required claims by May 4 1949.
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East St
Clowe
Treasury Tment
Alcohol Tax Unit
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Baltimore
Maryland
Waffenfabrik Mauser
Shenandoah County
Virginia
Internal Revenue
Richmond
R. E. Tuttle
Grace Church Plans Holy Communion Services
Grace Lutheran church schedules Holy Communion at 7 30 p m tomorrow. Holy Week has daily services with Lenten addresses by Rev William E Eisenberg concluding on Good Friday. Easter Day events include 6 30 a m service at the cemetery entrance, 8 a m at Mt Hebron, 9 45 a m Holy Communion, Sunday school, and an 11 a m festival with Holy Communion. If weather worsens the cemetery service moves to the church.
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Grace Lutheran Church
William E. Eisenberg
Grace Church
Old Lutheran Church
Mt. Hebron Cemetery
Women Hosiery Workers Strike for 65 Cent Wage Demand
About half of 75 workers at Forge Manufacturing Co in Clifton Forge walked out on April 13 over a 65 cent minimum hourly wage. The plant ran with 35 workers and pickets gathered without incidents. A committee is attempting to form an AFL local at the plant.
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Clifton Forge
Forge Manufacturing Co
American Federation of Labor
Blood donors urged as life returns with every pint
A Winchester Red Cross appeal praises blood donation at local clinics. Donors are reassured by safeguards and medical staff, with blood components like plasma and serum highlighted as increasingly vital to medical science.
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Winchester
Red Cross
Blood program aids Winchester patients with free blood
The plan allows hospitals in the network to provide blood transfusions without charge while charging only service fees. Winchester residents and other participating towns receive free blood at any hospital in the program. Winchester meets its quota at each Blood Mobile visit like paying an insurance premium for future care. Registration for the next clinic on Tuesday April 19 begins Friday morning. Donors can call 5412 or visit the Red Cross at 113 E Piccadilly to book appointments.
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Red Cross
E. Piccadilly
Divorce Suit Seeks End to Matrimony in Winchester Court
In the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia a divorce action is filed by the complainant on grounds of the defendant Cecil B. Robinson deserting for two years. The order requires the unknown address defendant to appear within ten days after due publication to protect his interests.
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Cecil B. Robinson
Virginia
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