Hit and Run Kills County Boy 14 in Paper Mill Road
Thomas Dodson, 14, of Marlboro died in Memorial Hospital after a hit and run on Paper Mill Road Thursday. He and others were walking when an oncoming car struck him near the old paper mill. Dodson’s injuries included fractures, a broken nose, and a severe concussion. Surviving parents and six siblings are listed. funeral set for Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at Green Hill Cemetery. Others injured in crashes included James Collins of Manassas and Mrs. Willa Jeffers of Peyt on City. memorial hospital spokesman noted no other serious injuries.
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Thomas Dodson
Marlboro
Memorial Hospital
Paper Mill
Frederick County
Oliver K. Largent
Clearbrook
M. H. Moore
Tommy
City
Ellis B. Ellie Atkins Dodson
Ester Dodson
Hester Ramey
Stephens City
Dorothy
Washington, D. C
Rusell Dodson
James Dodson
Lee Dodson
Robert Dodson
Charles Dodson
Paul Dodson
E. T. Clark
Green Hill Cemetery
Katherine Creech Queen Shenandoah XXXIV Enjoys Antique Car Ride
The Gown Crier notes Katherine Creech as Queen Shenandoah XXXIV describing a morning ride in antique cars. Bob Porterfield is perturbed by a Thursday event. Two hundred twenty five entries sign up for the majorette contest at the army morning program.
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Katherine Creech
Armory
Festival Ends With Calm Crowds and 22 Arrests
Fete crowds remained orderly with 22 arrests mainly for drunkenness or fighting. No city or county fires occurred. Rescue squads from Harrrisonburg and Loudoun County staffed first aid stations at dress rehearsals and pageants, handling 20 to 25 calls over two days, two of which were serious.
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Winchester
Harrisonburg
Loudoun County
Siausiarelis
Tommy Dodson
Mill Road
Aleck Merton
Ring Son
Grand Feature Parade Amid Rain and Hail Despite Weather
A cold rain and hail disrupted spectators and marchers during the Grand Feature Parade but over 200 antique cars still rolled along Handley Boulevard. Parade director Ralph Cain reported most units participated with minor cancellations as Katherine Spach Creech crowned Shenandoah XXXIV Queen and opened the Apple Blossom Meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Barry
Bat Masterson
Shenanahan
Katherine Creech
Winston-Salem
N.C
Ralph Cain
Katherine Spach Creech
Converse College
Handley Blvd
Miss Creech
Thomas J
Stonewall) Jackson
Apple Blossom Parade Survives Rain In Winchester
Barry leads Grand Feature Parade through drenched streets as rain and hail delay the event by about 40 minutes. Parade director Ral Cain praises the show despite storms marking Winchester’s festival, with out-of-town winners including Purcellville Lions Club and West Virginia College of City Culture among others.
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Gene
Winchester
Ral Cain
Nate
Edinburg
Gore
Densville
Shenandoah ‘Valley
Purcellville
Lions Club
West
Virginia College of City Culture
Martin Ord Prec
Ae County Lions
$1,000 Pin Lost at Fete
A diamond pin shaped like a pie disappeared on Toumday at a fete in Winchester. Valued at $1,000 by the owner. Anyone who finds the jewelry should surrender it to the Police Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toumday
Winchester
Police
Kennedy weighs Laos options as crisis deepens
Kennedy discusses Laos crisis with top advisers amid possible U S moves. SEATO may intervene if cease fire fails. In Bangkok SEATO considers Laos report and White House warns Congress for weekend talks. Tass reports Souvanna Phouma given 48 hours to send delegates to Xieng Khouan.
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Washington
Kennedy
Laos
U.S
Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
SEATO
Bangkok
Thailand
Seato Council of Representatives
White House
Russia
Britain
Boun Oum
National Security Council
Charles E. Bohlen
State Department
Edward R. Murrow
U.S. Information Agency
Eee
Army
Elvis J. Allen W. Dulles
Central Intelligence Agency
security _ council
Ourlainc
Ment
Communist
Tass
Souvanna Phouma
Comunists
Xieng Khouan
Hentiane
Vientiane
Ban Keun
Luang Prabang
Phoumi Nosavan
Daylight Saving Time Adopts In Winchester Area
Local schools and churches switch to daylight saving time as the city council keeps offices on fast time. Frederick County and Berryville also adjust to maintain standard or daylight time, affecting county offices and public schools across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Winchester Public
Frederick County Public Schools
Toy
Frederick County
Col Thomas J Jackson Remembered A Century On
A brief centennial note honors Col Thomas J Jackson on 100 years since a notable event. The item highlights his role and enduring memory in local history.
Senator Byrd Attacks Attorney General Over Prince Edward Schools
Senator Byrd denounces the U S Attorney General for seeking to close Prince Edward County schools affecting about 900 000 white residents asserting it endangers state rights and unity. He urges reconsideration to avoid destroying remaining state powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry F
Ben Adet
Ert Kennedy
Prince Edward County
United States
Virginia
Apple Blossoms Unharmed by Virginia Hail Storm
Dr. Walter S. Hough of the Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory reports no fruit damage from yesterday's hail. He notes frost risk looms inland tonight with potential commercial damage only if temperatures fall to 28 degrees.
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Baer
Cosh
Cathy Arterwigie
Walter S. Hough
Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory
Hough
Angest Oey
Virginia
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Jones Funeral Home
James Collins
Manassas
Berryville
Collins
Willa Jeffers
Peyton City
W. Va
S. Braddock St
Memorial
Rs J. A. Johnson
R.L. Bowers
Jef
Fers
James Elias Jeffers
Henry Clifford Edenton, Jr
Woodford
Freddy Neal
Wal
Seven Fountains
Honphalattera
Austin Ca
Feewart St
Jan
J. A. di
Oldsmobile
Illiam Lee
Bob Porterfield
J. Kenneth Robinson
Fete
Tom Baldridge
Retane Kae
Joseph A. Massie, Jr
Barry Delights
By John M. Hightower
Gorham
Chantilly
Es & Brown
Wepune
Pathet Lao
Phoumi
D.S.T
Thomas J. Jackson
Byrd
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