Monrosted Beach Incident Leads to Stabbing Charge
A 26 year old Virginia man John was ordered held for grand jury action on a stabbing charge from an inter racial fracas at a public beach on August 5. The defendant admitted having a knife but denied striking anyone. Alvin Tate testified that Johnson struck him while aiding a relative amid a fight by a Black crowd at the Colonial Beach public beach.
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Montrose
John
Yeae Beach
Legro
Aring
E Walker
Johnson
Alvin Tate
Rollins Fork
Fear
Colonial Beach
Wai
Man Dies in Farm House Fire
Lexington reports John Kendall McClung burned to death as his farm home was destroyed. Neighbor Frank M. Jarvis aided the blaze and summoned firemen. The charred body of McClung was recovered at the scene.
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Lexington
John Kendall McLung
Frank M. Jarvis
McClung
Three Injured After Private Plane Crashes in Farm Field
Staunton residents Sidney Trott, James James, and B Wilson, three men in their 50s and 30s, suffered minor injuries when their private plane crashed in a Weyers Cave area farm field ten miles north of Staunton. They were taken to King's Daughters Hospital and treated before dismissal. The trio had just returned from the National Box Derby in Akron, Ohio, and were reportedly preparing to land at Verona Airport near the crash site.
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Staunton
Wey- Cave
Here
King’s Daughters
Ospital
Sidney E. Trott
James James
B. Wilson
Akron
Ohio
Preparto Yarid
Verona
Maryland Producers Assn Fair and Estate Auctions Notice
Sales directory lists events in Frederick Maryland and nearby counties. Auctions include Maryland Producers Assn Fair on August 16 at 1 p.m. featuring tractors and farm items, Ralph Wuirst at Marion Pennsylvania on August 16 at 11 a.m., the Estate of Myers Barr auction in front of the County Court House, Woodland Avenue on August 19 at 11 a.m., and the Estate of Joseph C. Miler auction in front of the County Court House, Indian Hollow on September 12 at noon.
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Maryland Producers Assn. Fairds
Frederick
Ralph Wurst
Marion
Kersburg
Myers Barr
County Court House
Woodland Ave
Joseph C. Miler
Indian Hollow
Winchester
Woodland Avenue
Mrs Nellie Boxwell Mason Service Details
Mrs Nellie Boxwell Mason dies with funeral set for 4 PM Thursday at Jones Funeral Home.
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Nellie Boxwell Mason
Virginia Attorney General attacks Communist teachers stance
Williams burg report says General J Lindsay Almond Jr vows to expose teachers with Communist leanings and to strip funding until dismissal. Almond spoke during Citizenship Week. he denounced Communists as traitors to the country.
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Williamsburg
Atce
J. Lindsay al, Jr
Virginia College
Almond
Stae Federation of Home Demonstration Clubs
Covington Pool Closed Early Amid Polio Scare
Diminished use of Covington's Municipal Playground pool leads to its closure for the rest of August. The playground committee keeps other facilities open as usual.
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Covington
Controls Bill Vote Postponed
The Senate paused action on home front controls delaying voting until next week due to a West Virginia rally. Senator Neely urged haste while Senator Sparkman confirmed an Huntington speech planned for Friday though not blocking a unanimous vote. Maybank said South Carolina’s Democratic success is assured.
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Washington
Senate
West Virginia
Truman
Neely
D-W Va
Sparkman
D-Ala
Huntington
W. Va
Alabama
Maybank
D-Sc
98 B-29s Pound River Build-up
After a massive 875 ton raid by 98 B-29s on the Naktong river area near Waegwan, Red troops fell back in confusion while American observers noted no further large enemy actions. Ground fighting paused, with patrols crossing the river and finding Reds digging fox holes.
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U. S. Army
Korea
West Bank
Hal Boyle
Waegwan
Irving 8. Coryell
Atlanta
William Turner
Dallas
Earle E. Patridge
U. S. Fifth Air Force
Coryell
Turner
Leif Erickson
Naktong
Erickson
Salerno
Monte Cassino
St. Lo
Normandy
Arrange for their care before you leave for vacation
Public service advisory urges pet owners to plan pet care prior to travel. Emphasizes arranging reliable guardians, boarding, or sitter options to ensure animals receive food, water, and attention while owners are away.
Americans in France Press For Concrete Aid to Europe
Paris reports American officials pressing Washington for rapid aid to Europe in the form of five additional U S divisions and an American commander to coordinate rearmament. British participation urged with five more divisions to Germany or northern France. Public sentiment in France shows reluctance and fear of another war or Russian occupation.
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France
Europe
Preston Grover
Paris
Washington
U. S
United States
Britain
Germany
Korea
Russia
Disciples of Christ Hold District Convention Day Two
The District Convention of the Disciples of Christ in Virginia Valley heard Rev. A. C. Hofricher outline evangelism. Leaders from Shenandoah Strasburg Walnut Springs and Luray shared views on children youth and churches. An afternoon session featured an inspirational worship led by Rev. C. R. Line.
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Disciples of Christ Church
A. C. Hofricher
Virginia Christian Missionary Society
C. M. Ford
C. E. Crank, Jr
Strasburg
Tilden Mowery
Walnut Springs
Walter Sorrels
Edinburg
Edgar Hockman
Vivian Comer
Shenandoah
Joe Purdham
B. H. Brewer
Luray
J. L. Saum
C. R. Line
Thailand Accepts 4000 Thai Troops for UN Korea Force
Defense Secretary Johnson said Washington accepted Thailand's offer of 4,000 troops for the United Nations command in Korea. The announcement confirms Bangkok will contribute a sizable contingent to the security effort amid ongoing inter national military operations.
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Washington
Johnson
United States
Thailand
United Nations
Korea
Truman Won't Seize Railroads
The White House stated President Truman has no plan to seize the railroads to avert a nationwide strike. Charles G. Ross said John R. Steelman will resume talks within days to avoid a walkout. Union leaders had pressed seizure after deadlocked negotiations with Steelman.
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Washington
White House
Truman
Charles G. Ross
John R. Steelman
Steelman
Ross
William W. Park Kennedy
The
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Roy O. Hughes
Brotherhood of Railway Conductors
Motorist Fined In Police Court for DUI
Wilmer Wall Braithwaite of 214 N Braddock Street was fined 100 dollars and costs for driving while intoxicated. Judge John Rice suspended a 30 day sentence. In related cases Frank Haines of Clearbrook paid 9.25 and received a 30 day suspended jail term for drunk and disorderly conduct. Earl Edward Strasnider of 511 S Loudoun St was fined 5 dollars and costs for failing to stop at a stop sign.
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Wilmer Wall Braithwaite
N. Braddock Street
John Rice
Frank Haines
Clearbrook
Earl Edward Strasnider
S. Loudoun St
Permit Issued To Build Bungalow And Home
A county building permit is issued to Charles E. and Estelle Altman of Route 1 Winchester for a four room brick veneer bungalow near Route 50 costing 4000 dollars. David J. Fletcher of Route 2 is granted permission to erect a four room block dwelling one mile west of Nain at a cost of 1600 dollars.
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Charles E. and
Estelle Altman
Winchester
David J. Fletcher
Nain
Polio Virus Transmission and Nerve Invasion Theory
The passage explains polio spreading between people by contact and its development in mucous membranes. It notes the virus remains passive during early stages until nerve fibers are disrupted, enabling nervous system invasion and disease. It also mentions the 20th century rise of ceramic mosaic tiles for bathroom floors in the United States.
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Cumming
United States
Star Receives Award From Cancer Society
The Winchester Evening Star received a 1950 Distinguished Service Award from the American Cancer Society for continuing assistance and cooperation that made an outstanding contribution in the fight to conquer cancer.
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Winchester Evening Star
American Cancer Societ
Peterson's Ointment Offers Piles Relief
Millions in 40 years find quick relief from piles with a cooling soothing astringent Peterson's Ointment. One user reports itching and smarting relieved and sleeping through the night. 40 and 70 cents at all druggists. Be delighted or money back.
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Peterson
Locomotive Stalled on Winchester and Western Run
A large steam locomotive of the Winchester and Western Railroad stalled a freight run from Gore yesterday below Hogue Creek Hill. Master mechanic from Brunswick, Md., summoned to locate the trouble. Engineer Clarence Heltzer of Wardensville and fireman Clyde Haymaker of Hayfield operated eight sand cars and a caboose as steam dropped due to injector failure.
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Wincheser and Western Railroad
Gore
Hogue Creek Hill
Brunswick
Clarence Heltzer
Wardensville
Clyde Haymaker
Hayfield
Firefighters Refill Boiler After Locomotive Trouble
After locating the fault, Friendship Fire Company sent a pumper to refill the boiler. Firemen pumped 5,000 gallons into the locomotive last night and returned this morning to complete the job with 2,000 more.
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Friendship Fire Company
Quiz answers from Page 4 show mixed topics and facts
The page lists answers across categories: months December and January. person Ann Mather. item wine. a true/false about John Adams. gulls. a withdrawn race entrant. Wright brothers airplane. lightning. rabies. another false statement.
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Ann Mather
John Adams
Wright Brothers
Daily Crossword Across and Down Clues Puzzle
A compact clue list for a daily crossword with across and down entries. Includes definitions such as French coi and lure, along with several language and geography themed solutions and a full set of grid prompts.
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