Commerce Group on Last Ride
W Nelson Page, former Winchester postmaster and Winchester chamber of commerce director, rode the last passenger run on the Baltimore and Ohio Shenandoah Valley branch in No 54. Page, linked to the 1827 Valley line franchise, joined a Winchester delegation touring Strasburg and Winchester. The Valley railroad’s roots trace to the 1830s when locals formed the Winchester and Potomac to connect with the Baltimore and Ohio at Harpers Ferry, importing the early engine Tennessee from England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Shenandoah Valley
W. Nelson Page
Winchester
Winchester and Potomac Railroad
Page
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Strasburg
Valley Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio
Harpers Ferry
Potomac
Baltimore
Tennessee
England
National Guard Motor Caravan to Indiantown Gap Encampment
Advance detachments from 34d battalion and Winchester units arrived at Indiantown Gap Pa to prep for a two week encampment as the 29th Infantry division departs. Guardsmen from Charlottesville Staunton and Harrisonburg join 900 troops en route to bivouac behind Millwood Ave. highlights include pre camp cook school attendees and detailed billeting plans with meals by Golden Glow restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Clowe Jr
3D Battalion
Charlottesville Co
Front Royal
Co. L
Staunton
Local laborers hired for gas pipeline work
H C Price Construction Co moved its Rockville base to the city and hired about 100 local laborers to work on a gas transmission line across northern Virginia. The project employs 200 Oklahoma workers relocating here, with 30 families in trailers on S Kent St. The plan includes new trailer regulations and a six month assignment, extending from near Charleston West Virginia to Rockville Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Price Construction Co
Rockville
Virginia
Winchester Woolen Co
Millwood Ave
Oklahodma Concern
S. Kent St
Rosenberger
Winchester
Byrd Picnic Set for Aug 27 Rain or Shine
Senator Byrd invites fruit growers to an orchard event on Saturday August 27 rain or shine. If weather is bad the gathering moves to the canning plant on Berryville outskirts. otherwise it will be at Rosemont orchard. Notable attendees include Dr J C Donegan USDA, Dr Edwin Gould, Dr A B Groves, Samuel Fraser secret ary of International Apple Assn Carroll Miller Appalachian Apples, and T B Byrd. Last year about 2500 attended. similar turnout expected. Invitations extended widely. attendees urged even without cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Byrd
Berryville
Rosemont
J.C. Donegan
U.S Department of Agriculture
Edwin Gould
Kearneysville
A. B. Groves
Winchester
Samuel Fraser
International Apple Assn
Carroll Miller
Appalachian Apples
T. B. Byrd
Byrd
Dispute Over Who Was Helped Or Hurt in 1949 Primary
The article analyzes who benefited in the Byrd led 1949 Democratic primary race between Horace H. Edwards and Remmie L. Arnold versus Miller and the anti organization faction. It compares 1949 results with 1946 and 1936, noting county by county shifts, labor vote strength in Amherst Elizabeth City Warwick and other counties, and mentions Miller Edwards Arnold and Battle as key contenders in the nomination fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold
Edwards
Sonn S
Francis Pick- Miller
Horace H. Edwards
Remmie L. Arnold
Dennis
United States
Harry F. Byrd
Martin A. Hutchinson
Miller
Robert Whitehead
Hutchinson
Byrd
United States Senate
Anti-Organization
Byrd Organization
Byrd-Hutchinson
Craig
Amelia
Bland
Carroll
Cumberland
Grayson
Isle of Wight
Nansemond
Powhatan
Smyth
Washington
Bristol
Petersburg
Colonial Heights
Chesterfield County
Chesterfield
Huturs
Dr. Mann Named Chief Medical Examiner as Breyfogle Resigns
In Richmond on August 17, 194? Dr. Herbert S. Breyfogle announced his resignation as Virginia’s first chief medical examiner. Dr. Gregory T. Mann will succeed him on September 1. Mann, 35, a Canadian, joined last November as Breyfogle’s assistant and holds degrees from Regina College University of Saskatchewan and University of Manitoba. Breyfogle leaves to study law on the West Coast. Roper praises his work establishing the toxicological lab and the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Herbert S. Breyfogle
Virginia
L. J. Roper
Gregory T. Mann
Breyfogle
Mann
Regina College
Saskatchewan
Canada
University of Saskatchewan
University of Manitoba
Roper
4 H Clubbers Camp In Powell s Fort Valley Quarters
Fourteen sentences describe 4 H members from Frederick Shenandoah and Rappahannock counties at Powell s Fort Valley camp directed by John T Wolfe with 45 from Frederick and 55 from neighboring counties totaling about 100 youths aged 10 to 20. The camp runs a week beginning Monday with swimming campfire handicraft and nature work and three tribes competing for honors under girls directors Agnes Shirley and Maxine Carter. Names of campers listed include Beatrice Lee Cave Bernice Jane Ashley Betty Lou Ashley Norma Shoemaker Helen Puffenberger Walter Thomas Biggert and many others from Gore Middletown Winchester Mt Williams Hayfield Gainesboro and Stephenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Powell’s Fort Valley
John T. Wolfe
Shenandoah
Rappahannock
Agnes Shirley
Maxine Carter
Middletown
Beatrice Lee Cave
Bernice Jane Ashley
Betty Lou Ashley
Norma Shoemaker
Helen Puffenberger
Walter Thomas Biggert
Gore
Laurel Ann Muntzing
Betty Hammack
Carol Ann Hammack
Peggy Hammack
Shirley L. Altizer
Jackie
Historical Spots In Fauquier Tour Draws Summer Pilgrimage
Clarke County Historical Assn. sponsors a Saturday afternoon tour leaving Berryville courthouse at 1 p.m. EST. Guided by Curtis Chappalear, the trip visits Fauquier sites tied to Colonial and Civil War history, including John Marshall and Turner Ashby homes. Small fee, transportation available. Millwood pickup at 1:15 p.m. at Alger’s service station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke County
Fauquier County
Alger
Millwood
AFL Pledges $1 Million To Elect Friends Beat Fees
Toronto dispatch reports the American Federation of Labor’s political section approved a plan to raise 1 million dollars for the 1950 campaigns. A per capita assessment of 2 from member federations will fund local precinct work, with bets placed on pro labor candidates including Taft supporters and several others across parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AFL
Toronto
American Federation of Labor
Joseph Keenan
William ‘Green
Britain Urges Caution as Europe Unification Moves Forward
British Deputy Prime Minister Herbert Morrison urged gradual steps toward European unity while warning against hasty moves. He emphasized respecting member nations and ties to the Commonwealth and Africa, and he did not rule out a future collective European authority. The debate urged stronger economic coordination through OEEC and a majority voting economic body overriding ministerial committees if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strasbourg
France
Herbert Morrison
Assembly of the Council of Europe
Europe
Morrison
Winston Churchill
Britain
Commonwealth of Nations
Belgium
Netherlands
Africa
Council of Europe
Churchill
Robert Boothby
Andre Philip
Organization For European Economic Cooperation
OFEC
Philip
Consultative Assembly
Committee of Ministers
Council
OEEC
Twins Arrive in Less Than a Year in Jasper Tenn
In Jasper Tennessee on August 17 Mrs Raynard Hix of Whitwell has given birth to her fourth child in under a year. The stork made two trips delivering twins, a boy and a girl both reported doing fine. The first set of twins, also a boy and a girl, were born last September 10. Hix works at a packing house and the couple already have two other children, aged two and four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper
Tenn
Raynard Hix
Whitwell
Hix
Public Auction Sargent Property Ad Saturday 11 a.m.
Public auction notice for Sargent property to be held at the front Court House at 11 a.m. Saturday. See advertisement on page 2 and Friday edition for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sargent Property
Bufflick
Front Court House
Ford tractor and plow for sale at bargain price
For sale one practically new Ford tractor and two bottom plows. Bargain price set at 1295 dollars. Contact Bickers Motor Co. listing appears in the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bickers, Motor CO
McCarthy Pushes Perjury Indictment Over Vaughan Inquiry
Senate inquiry into Maj. Gen. Harry Vaughan and the Allied Molasses Co. escalates as John Maragon faces possible perjury indictment at McCarthy's urging. Witness Herbert C. Hathorn says Vaughan pressured for a 1946 molasses permit and hinted Democrats should stick together while promising a grant, and Milton Polland testifies he paid Maragon $1000 seeking to lift a 1946 sugar suspension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Harry H. Vaughan
New Jersey
Senate
McCarthy
R-Wis
John Maragon
Maragon
Vaughan
Allied Molasses Co
Perth Amboy
N. J
Herbert C. Hatehorn
Trua Military Ok
Hathorn
Harold M. Ross
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Susée
Maragon Ross
Milton R. Polland
Milwaukee
Polland
T Senate
Seema D. Flanigan
Right to Work Law Case Set for Sept. 5
Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals term begins September 5 in Staunton to decide cases on the right to work act and the Massenburg anti annexation law. A Newport News print shop employee won $300 after losing his job for not joining a union, with employer Claude F Finney the defendant in the right to work challenge. Newport News argues the acts violate federal and state constitutions and the Massenburg case questions the city’s expansion into Elizabeth City County since 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Staunton
Wa&s
Newport News
Harley A. Hawkins
Claude F. Finney
Supreme Court
Finney
Elizabeth City
Young Democrats To Name President At State Convention
In Radford on August 17 the Young Democratic Club of Virginia will elect a successor to Thomas D. Odom of Suffolk as president. Over 500 delegates from clubs statewide are expected at Old Point Comfort for the Friday and Saturday convention. Possible successors mentioned include Lewis A. McMurran of Newport News and Stuart A. Eache of Richmond. District caucuses and the election are scheduled for Friday afternoon and Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radford
Thomas D. Odom
Suffolk
Young Democratic Club of
Virginia
Old Point Comfort
Odom
Cloyd Martin
Lewis A. McMurran
House of Delegates
Newport News
Stuart A. Eache
Richmond
Massenburg Appointed To VPI Visitor Board
G Alvin Massenburg of Hampton was appointed by Governor Tuck to the board of visitors of VMI to fill the unexpired term of the late Lawrence W H Peyton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
G. Alvin Massenburg
Hampton
Tuck
Board of Visitors
VMI
Lawrence W. H. Peyton
Vanguard Heads to Cumberland Valley Firemen's Meet
Vanguard delegates depart Mechanicsburg for the 48th Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen's convention. Local chiefs Boyd Groves and Reuss lead plans for officers election, parade, and a public grange program with regional fire companies, bands, color guards, and equipment showcases. Opening session tomorrow features prayers and welcomes at the American Legion home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen
Mechanicsburg
Chester
John Boyd
H. M. Layman
Bernard Groves Jr
Boyd
Groves
Winchester
CVWPA
American Legion
York and
Main Streets
Ray E. Hunter
R. M. Meloy
William I
Night Shift Clears Peach Glut at Packing Houses
Local peach trade nears closing next week with dry weather needed. E P Bean loaded about 14 trucks and expected heavy week if fair weather holds. Elberta peaches at US No 1 price of 2.25 to 2.50 per bushel, packing through the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Bean
Bean
N. Loudoun St
U. S
Timberville
Mr. Bean
Romney
Old Mill
Roy Cather
Hels
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Gene Lakers
T. G. Scully
Robert Woltz
Joseph Schroth
Walker McC. Bond
William Battaile
Commerce Group
National Guard
Indiantown Gap
William Pitcock
Roger Clevenger
Leonard Boyce
Melvin T. Whitlock
Charles R. Miller
William Perry
Lewis Pollard
George Vaught
William Vaught
Donald Brumback
David Sanderlin
Ieved Council
R. K. Shivel
R. E. Burgess
Burgess
Charleston
W. Va
Sen. Byrd
Rouss Fire Co
E. R. Conner Packing Shed
Stephens City
Belle
Georgia
Elberta
Forest Glen
Cross Junction
Ardell Moore
Apply Pine Motor Co
Pyrd
Norfolk
Alleghany
Dickenson
Lee
Scott and Wise
Portsmouth
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Hopewell
Clifton Forge
Alexandria
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G. T. Mann
Powell's Fort Valley Quarters
Fauquier
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D-Md
Aiken
Vermont
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Oregon
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D-Pa
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D-Ala
Pepper
W. Boscawen St
Marlboro Va
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Young Democrats
Vanguard
Firemen’s CV
Chambersburg
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