Whitefield Dynasty Drama of Wealth and Decay
A critical study of Andrew Whitefield’s fortune and its ruinous influence on his sons Cary and Cassius and their descendants. Cary’s debauchery and Ann Charlotte’s cold pursuit of power drive the family toward downfall as Reece Benton and Lillith Payne intersect with their tangled lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wilder
Andrew Whitefield
Andrew
Cassius
Joseph
Cary
Ann Charlotte
Whitefield
Reece Benton
Reece
Paris
Lillith Payne
Lillith
Europe
Longest Bible Book by Chapters
The Bible’s longest book by chapters is Psalms with 150 chapters, while the oldest historically in terms of tradition is Isaiah with 66 chapters.
Siam Applies for United Nations Membership
New York Aug 6 Siam has applied for UN membership becoming the eighth nation to seek entry since the UN was created. Foreign Minister Direk Jayanam submitted the request saying his government and people are ready to fulfill the Charter obligations. The membership committee was convened to act on requests with Albania leading the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Siam
United Nations
World Agency
Direck Jayanam
Albania
Plans Complete For Lions Club Picnic At Cacapon Park
Winchester Lions Club announces its annual picnic at Cacapon State Park near Berkeley Springs West Virginia tomorrow. About 200 members families and friends will gather after noon for swimming sports and entertainment ending with a softball game. A fried chicken dinner with all the trimmings will be served at 5 30 P M Weather contingency moves the event to the same time and place the following day August 8th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Lions Club
Cacapon State Park
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Ben Cather
Lions
Lions Club
Three Year Mourning Tale of Confucius Stirs Funeral Rite
The quiz reveals Confucius mourned his mother for three years, resigning his office and retreating from public life. This act, cited as reviving ancient funeral rites, underscores filial piety and the philosopher’s early life during his 22nd year.
Hambletonian Favorite Chester Town Bought for 40000
Hambletonian favorite Chester Town was purchased for 40 000 by Walter E. Smith of Los Angeles, the highest price for a trotter in 20 years. Smith plans to race Chestertown in stakes at Lexington Illinois State Fair and at Hollywood next prim.
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Goshen
N. Y
Aus
Chestertown
Tommy Berry
Harry Whitney
Whitney
Harry Fitz Patrick
Old Orchard
Fitz
E. J. Paker
St. Charles
Til
Hambletonia
Westfield Girl
Walter E. Smith
Los Angeles
Clark Gable
Holywood
Bill Cane
Smith
Lexington
Illinois
Fai
Hollywood
Pril
Autograph Hunter Sparks Yank Pennant Talk and Coach Tatum Deal
A veteran autograph seeker prompts talk of the Yankees winning the pennant if Boston is out of the league. Jim Tatum signs a three year Oklahoma football pact worth 8000 in 1946 9000 in 47 and 10000 in 48. Wolves Dodgers farm clubs total 21. Cedarhurst softball team plays Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy. Louise Sauer hurler of Green Wolf Gals has 60 strikeouts in a 9 win season. War era Aussie slang tags rookies Drongo a racehorse as a joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Sox
Larry Machail
Yanks
Boston
Jim Tatum
Oklahoma
Wolves
Dodgers
Greenwold Gals
Cedarhurst
Long Island
Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy
Louise Sauer
Mississippi
Kentucky
New Pay Law Covers Active and Retired Army Personnel
The raises apply to active and retired service members including enlisted warrant and commissioned ranks. Nurses WACs and others with pay from the Regular Pay tables receive increases for longevity overseas pay aviation pay and other special pays as defined by law as a percentage of base pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
WACS
August sales directory for farms and property items
A list of upcoming auctions with dates times and locations across the Winchester Virginia area. Items include dairy cattle farm machinery livestock household goods household property and tools with sellers Billy Bierer Mrs Walter Haymaker Roy W Thompson J E Rinker John W Larick Jr and Mrs Cecil Loy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Lawn Dairy
Winchester
Billy Bierer
Royal Winchester Pike
Double Tollgate
Walter Haymaker
Berryville
Roy W. Thompson
Loudoun St
J. E. Rinker
John W. Larick, Jr
Dodge Ave
Cecil Loy
DAILY CROSSWORD ACROSS AND DOWN CLUES
Readable crossword clues listing across and down entries with multiple numbers and partial words for a newspaper puzzle page. Includes feminine names, animals, metals, articles, adjectives, and various general terms.
Bamberg Art School In Session For German and American Soldiers
In Bamberg Germany the Army's constabulary runs a part time art school for about 140 soldiers. German teachers led by William Tardiff offer drawing painting photography sculpture and wood carving to provide an activity beyond patrols and drinking. They pursue serious study and some aim for U.S. art schools later under the GI Bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constabulary
Amercan Army
Germany
Chase Trauleins
A. S. Williams
William Tardiff
St. Botolph St
Poston Mass
Tardiff
Regnitz
Isself
Johaann Ignatz Tobias
Tariff
America
G. I
Merchant seamen seek GI Bill style benefits
A reader asks if discharged Merchant Marine members can get employment benefits like Army veterans. The reply notes inactive Naval Reserve service is not eligible, while service aboard naval vessels counts as active duty toward veteran benefits. A congressional bill proposes GI Bill style benefits for merchant seamen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchant Marine
Naval Reserve
Army
Congress
Armed Forces
Dodgers Beat Braves for 7 4 Victory at Braves Field
Dodgers trim the Braves 7 4 as Pee Wee Reese hits a three run homer and Dixie Walker adds a two run shot after trailing 3 1 in the fourth inning. Attendance reaches 41 645, the largest in 13 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Rodenphia
Phillies
Leo Burocher
Brooks
Secon Place
St. Louis Cardinals
Dodger Hurling
Dodger
Durocher
Vic Lombardi
Phils
Braves
New York Giants
Dodgers
Pittsburgh Pirates
St. Louis Red Birds
Chicago Bruins
Cards
Cubs
Braves Field
Pee Wee Reese
Dixie Walker
New York
Giants
New York Yankees
Johnny Miz
Mize
Joe Page
Royal Crown Grows State Tournament Upset Over Portsmouth
Royal Crown topped Portsmouth Gridiron at the state tournament with key hits by Pingley and Fansler. Sargent, Grim, Mooore, and Spaid contributed in a decisive third inning as Royal Crown built a lead. Hutson Bros. of Richmond were edged, though Hutson was regarded as the stronger opponent by Royal Crown players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Crown
Portsmouth
Sargent
Grim
Fansler
Mooore
Hutson Bros
Richmond
Whitlock
Spaid
Hutson
Rapi
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Moscow
Henry Clay
FBI
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Ver
Clare Boothe
House of Representatives
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A .Rg
Hold
Nevada
Asbestos Board
Portland
John W. Rosenberger & Co
Braddock St
Rhodes Drug CO
Boscawen and
Braddock Streets
Hugh Fullerton, JR
Drongo
Baker & Anderson Electrical CO
N. Braddock &T
Daily Crossword
Pennsylvania
Asia
Canton of
Switzerland
Boyles
Pamberg
Bamberg
Boettinger
Johann
Concordia House
Army Materials
D. C
Home Farm
Frederick County
Barshear
C. Preston Engle
G. E. Vickers
Brooklyn
Boston Braves
St. Louis
Zuckerman
Wingo
Evans
R. Crown
City
Virginia Protector
Glaize & Bro
Tire Service
Ters
Buncutter Tire Company
Braddock
Winchester Furniture CO
South Loudoun St
Frederick
Maryland
Virginia Loan & Thrift Corporation
Oes
Tintrd
Sterting
Yean
Peoples Drug Store
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