ECA Chief Hoffman Faces Big Challenges in Europe
April 26 report profiles Hoffman head of the Economic Cooperation Administration preparing the Marshall Plan aid. He outlines a lean staff with aides Fitzgerald and Bissell and roving ambassador Harriman, as ECA launches a vast program with $5.3 billion daily tasks and ongoing congressional scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoffman
D. A. Fitzgerald
Richard Bissell
Fitzgerald
Bissell
W. Averell Harriman
Europe
Harriman
Commerce
ECA
Adcama
Con
Gen. Marshall
Congress
Answers to Daily Quiz Revealed by Page Two
Correct responses list all quiz answers: 1 The Bible Leviticus 25 10 2 Michigan 3 Ontario 4 Roman Catholic 98 percent 5 A nose kiss 6 1945 7 Eyes 8 Beyond the three mile limit 9 Loretta Young 10 Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut
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Ontario
Loretta Young
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Romney presbyterian men host Winchester gathering
Members from Strasburg Charles Town Keyser Piedmont Martinsburg and Front Royal attended the Men of the Church meeting at Romney Presby terian Church. Reports from local clubs were heard as plans for a united organization were discussed with Henry Biggs re-elected chair and Dr. R B Purdum of Davis and Elkins College as guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Presbyterian Church
Church of Winchester
Romney
Strasburg
Charles Town
Keyser
Piedmont
Martinsburg
Front Royal
Jay Lowden
I. Fred Stine
Frank T. McFaden
Robert Taylor
Loudoun St. Church
Winchester
Taylor
Lowden
McFaden
R. B. Purdum
Davis and Elkins College
Henry Biggs
Romney Church
Orville Wine
Harry Newell
Frank Bailey
Tom Rudd
Elmer Luddith
Earl Polhamus
Alex Crockett
Courtney Tusing
Lee Campbell
Paul Hammer
Alson Hott
Earl Luttrell
W. W. Glass
Edgar Mason
Everett Kline
Alton Powell
Joe Holinger
Guy Stanley
Calvin Atkins
E. W. Clark
Miss McFarland Clinches State Piano Contest Chance
Betty Lou McFarland 18 of Winchester earned a superior rating in the advanced class at the Blacksburg piano elimination contest under the Virginia Federation of Music Clubs. She will perform May 15 in the state contest at Luray as Handley High School student and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Warren McFarland. If successful, she advances to the national contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Lou McFarland
Winchester
Blacksburg
Virginia Federation of Music Clubs
Warren McFarland
Luray
Handley High School
May 5 to May 28 Sales Directory Listings
A series of auction notices with dates from May 5 to May 28 announcing sales across Clarke and Frederick counties. Listings include items such as household goods, furniture, antiques, farm machinery, livestock, and real estate, with dates, times, and seller names and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens City
Sam M. Skinner
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Eadie Hamrick
Hattie Stover
National Ave
T. E. P. Clark
Frederick County Court House
Arthur Vo. Cooper
Welltown Pike
Emma de Haven
Gainesboro
H. M. Stevens
Old Glover House
Buckmarsh St
Berryville
John P. Fleck Dies at Home at 71
John P. Fleck 71 a retired New York lithographer died suddenly last night at his son William E Fleck’s home on the Front Royal road where he had been residing a year Born in Germany he was a son of Franz and Dome Augusta Fleck The body will be shipped from Jores funeral home to New York for burial in the Lutheran cemetery in Queens New York City
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John P. Fleck
New York
William E. Fleck
Front Royal Road
Germany
Franz
Dome Augusta Fleck
Jores Funeral Home
Lutheran Cemetery
Queens
New York City
Some Stupid Act May Lead to War
Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower warns that a foolish action could trigger a war. He cites dictatorships using chaos and fear to push their agendas, prompting desperate nations to resort to arms.
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Eisenhower
Wichita
Kan
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Tcro
Guilt Plea by Hill Leads to Suspended Sentence
Hill pleaded guilty in Corporation court to six counts of grand larceny. Judge L. E. Hill imposed a one year suspended sentence on each count and placed him on two years probation. The indictments allege thefts from six insurance firms between 1945 and 1947. Restitution was made. Witnesses James Shethorse and James Troxell testified before the grand jury. Defense was by H. K. Benhayn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Hill
Corporation
Elliott Marshall
Hill
Michigan Miller's Ins. Co
Ins. Co
Virginia Auto Insurance Co
Hartford Fire Ins. Co
World Fire and Marine Ins. Co
World World Fire and Marine Ins. Co
Nichols Co
James Shethorse
New York
James Troxell
Strasburg
H. K Benhayn
Grand Jury Returns Three True Bills
Grand jury returns three true bills charging Lynwood Atkins with felonious assault leading to death of Furman Bragg, Walter Lee Richardson with grand larceny of 76.73 from A C Oates, and Charles W Rac ey with theft of 73.17 from Shell Gasoline Station run by Theodore Kerns and Carl Shanholtz. Officer E O Rodgers testified in the Rac ey case. break in happened April 8. Oates testified Richardson case. Mozell Redmond alias Mozelle Roberts forgery charge was not sustained and the prisoner released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynwood Atkins
Furman Bragg
Walter Lee Richardson
A. C. Oates
Charles W. Racey
Shell
Theodore Kerns
Carl Shanholtz
E. O. Rodgers
Racey
Oates
Richardson
Atkins
Bragg
Berryville
Joe Boyd
R. A. Shaffer
Mozell Redmond
Mozelle Roberts
Auto Stunt Show By Hell Drivers Booked Two Days
Buddy Wagner's World Champion Hell Drivers automobile and motorcycle stunt show will appear as a special feature of the Apple Blossom Festival at the Airport Speedway Thursday and Friday afternoon and night and Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. Kermit Batt, local auto racing promoter, brings the troupe here after a week at Columbia South Carolina state fairgrounds. The program features 28 crashes with stunt riders including Leo Schultz and Bobby Dillon. Shows begin at 4 pm and 9 pm with arc lights.
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Buddy Wagner
Airport Speedway
Kermit Batt
Columbia
S. C
Lucy’ Teter
Indianapolis
Leo Schulttz
Bobby Dillon
Charlotte
N.C
Berryville Nine Takes Major Lead In Frederick Clarke Baseball League
Berryville surged into undisputed first place after an upset by Stephens City and a loss by Gore left the field tightly bunched. Gore Stonewall and Stephens City are tied for second as the schedule accelerates for Apple Blossom events. Today Berryville meets Boyce while Gore visits Middletown and Stephens City plays Stonewall with Wednesday’s pairings set.
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Stephens City High School
Boyce
Gore
Berryville
Frederick Clarke
Stonewall
Stephens City
Mddletown
Gainesboro
Middletown
Inns
Legion Post Triumphs In Practice Against Stephenson Nine
Legion Post team mashes seven hits including a Happy Lovers homer and a Leon Pope triple with eight walks to rout Stephenson 13 to 3 on the Park diamond. Jimmy Foltz and Harold Fawcett keep Stephenson to two safeties as Foltz whiffs seven. Season opens Sunday versus Clarke county All-Stars at the Park. Practice 5:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. meet at Legion post home 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Hoover
American Legion Post
Happy Lovers
Leon Pope
Stephenson
Jimmy Foltz
Harold Fawcett
Legionnaires
Clarke County
Legion Post
Handley pageant revival features 1700 costumes and 2000 cast
The Handley pageant returns with Muffets and spiders from two years ago, Humpty Dumpty and Mistress Mary, and Part III The Spirit of America. Quarles directs a large ensemble of students from Handley and Virginia Avenue schools, with 1700 costumes, public address gear from American Amplifier, and a finale featuring the United Nations and the Red White and Blue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humpty Dumpty
Mistress Mary
Columbia
Army
Navy
Marines
United Nations
Supt
Quarles
American Amplifier and Television Corp
Washington
Handley Band
Gaylen
Anna Pulley
Lucille Jones
Dorothy Hawthorne
Hunter Maddox
Otis Argent
Handley
John Kerr
Virginia Ave
Handley School
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Braddock ST. Rs Co.,inc
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Rkeley
Shade Equipment CO
Martinsburg Pike
Hell
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Moser's Cross Roads
Charley
Maud
Prince
Frank
Hol- Stein
Guernsey
McCormick-Deering
C. Preston Engle
W. 8. Lewis
K. K. Cavalier
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G. E. Vickers
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N. Cameron St
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