Auctions and sales in Winchester and surrounding counties
A dense list of auction dates and sales locations across Hampshire and Frederick counties. Listings include estates, antiques, furniture, tractors, farm equipment, livestock, and groceries with auctioneers and times such as August 21 10 a m and August 23 11 am. Local venues include Winchester and Berryville area houses and county courthouses.
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Headley’s Auctions
Valley Ave
Winchester
Sloat
Cane Bante
Sarah Virginia Ce Iy
Prederick County Real Estate
Washingston St
EB. T. Snider
L. A. Con
Chas. R. Duvall
Robert de
W Orndorff
G. K. Wagner
Elizabethtown
S. E. Bake
Middletown
West Va
Byron
Tom Price
Bryan
A. W. Adams
Pie Ridge
D. Orndorff
J. A. Larrick
Gainesboro
Livestock
Good
Chas. Duvall
G. G. Baker
Prederick County Court House
O. Baker
South Braddock Foods and Grocery
Davenport
South
Camer
Imachinery
Berryville
Truman Dreaming Of Faraway Places
President Truman and aides indicate he hopes to tour the world after leaving the White House. Plans are still under discussion, but he longs to visit distant continents as a private citizen free of protocol.
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Washington
Truman
White House
Mrs. Millie Davenport Rites Thursday
Funeral services for Mrs. Millie Davenport of White Post will be held Thursday at 2 p m at the Amisville Baptist Church with burial in Amisville Cemetery. A native of Rappahannock County she was a daughter of the late Isaac and Luck Ricker.
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Millie Davenport
White Post
Amisville Baptist Church
Amisville Cemetery
Rappahannock County
Isaac and
Luck Ricker
Estate divisions in probate case assign shares among heirs
The document details inheritance allocations from a testatrix to numerous relatives including siblings, siblings in law, nieces and nephews such as Hoover, Landon Hoover, Joseph Ray Hoover, Mary Ray, Martha Fisher, Virgie Marston, Ruth Artz, Maude Coffelt, Claude Marston, Blanche Hammond, Homer J. Hoover, Maude Hoover Felts, Wallie Dellinger Fritz, Lurther Kirby Dellinger, and Lester Earl Dellinger. It lists deaths of ancestors and predeceased heirs affecting shares, signed by Elliott Marshall as Judge Designate.
Red youths stone American sergeant in Tehran traffic stop
In Tehran a group of communist youths stoned an American Army sergeant during a jeep stop at a busy intersection. The Army identified the sergeant as Sgt. James Hagan of Atlanta, Georgia, who received a glancing blow and was not seriously injured.
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Tehran
Iran
the Army
James Hagan
Atlanta
Prison Escapee From Romney Recaptured After Capture
An escapee from Romney prison was recaptured after authorities tracked him to a location near the facility. Police indicated the suspect had ties to the area and was apprehended following a report by officers on duty.
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Romney
Yan
Scouts Parade at Stephens City Chicken Supper
Local scouts plan a parade at Stephens City followed by a chicken supper at Stephens City School. Serving begins at 5 p m.
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Stephens City
Chicken Stephens City
Coast Guard Cutter To Challenge Boats Entering Chesapeake Bay
Coast Guard cutter to monitor and challenge vessels entering Chesapeake Bay as part of security and navigation enforcement. The report notes a missing person case linked to a July voyage aboard the Sea Wind, a merchant ship owned by a New York company.
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Coast Guard
Chesapeake Bay
Plaster Ham and Ether Fluid Reported in Massachusetts
A Massachusetts physician, John P. Maynard, dissolved gun cot ton in sulphuric ether to create a medicated plaster ham. The resulting fluid was brushed on the skin and covered with strips for treatment.
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Ham
Mass
John P. Maynard
Notice of Sergeant's Sale Under Execution
On September 3, 1952 at 10:00 A M at 918 S Braddock Street Winchester Virginia a public auction will sell for cash the complete meat case beer cooler cash register electric burner roll with wrapping paper waxpaper container oil stove assorted crates bottles pop Frigidaire deep freeze 50 bottles of wine ice box display rack garbage can cer eals canned goods vinegar jello coffee sugar cigars cigarettes paper plates and other groceries and household items.
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S. Braddock Street
Winchester
Virginia
Peach Market Prices Edge Up in Virginia and New York
Market News Service reports strong demand for Elberta peaches with heavy movement and firmer prices. Virginia harvests near completion in Crozet Lovingston and Roanoke while New York shows higher Virginian Elberta prices for 2 1 4 inch and 2 inch fruit. Picking began yesterday in many commercial orchards around the region.
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U. S. Dept of Agriculture
Borien
Elbertas
Pennsylvania
Sullivan
New York
Virginia Elbertas
Sparkman Builds Up Adlai Before Home Town Crowd
Alabama Senator Sparkman addressed a hometown audience of about 10 000 during a four day home coming for Adlai Stevenson as his running mate He avoided political remarks but hinted at a broader vote getting effort across North Alabama and Birmingham events.
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Sparkman
Adlai
Gaels
Alabama
Stevenson
Here
Birmingam
North
Arab
Albertville
Ivan
Railroads Struggle With Dining Car Losses Across Lines
National survey shows railroads incur higher labor and supply costs in dining cars than in cafes. Taxes and licenses drain revenue while on board eateries serve fewer patrons per meal. Chesapeake and Ohio tests quick frozen meals heated on board to cut losses.
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Sam Dawson
New York
Gia Ban
Annes
Chesapeake and Ohio
Five New Members Named to Virginia Safety Committee
The Virginia Safety Committee announces five new members: F. A. Ernst Hopewell Richard Gillis E H Williams Jr Harold Pennington and Lester P Baird all of Richmond. The 1953 conference will be in Roanoke May 7 9 with Victor B Fitzpatrick as executive chairman and general chairman.
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F. A. Ernst
Hopewell
Richard 8. Gillis
E. H. Williams, Jr
Harold Pennington
Lester P. Baird
Richmond
Roanoke
Victor B. Fitzpatrick
E. W. LeMay
Arthur W. Brock
Norfolk
Paul P. Hunter
Col
Wm. M. Myrrs
Hotel
Roane
Exposition Entries Behind Last Year at 1952 Rural Poe
Richmond reports 1952 Rural Poe entries not as large as last year yet interest is high with record requests for premium catalogs. Fair starts two weeks earlier, boosting exhibitor activity. Closing dates vary by department with beef and cattle due August 30, farm products September 5, rabbits September. Early entries encouraged as space is on a first come, first served basis.
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Richmond
J. A. Mitchell
Mitchell
Bland
Stuart Land
Virginia
Baruch Observes 82nd Birthday On Redwood Bench
Baruch, a New York financier and public figure, attended ceremonies dedicating a carved redwood bench honoring him. The inscription reads His Stature Is That Of The Redwoods and celebrates the American dream of peace and equality.
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Baruch
Redwood Bench
New York
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One Ave
I Tatuestene
Dover
Acates
Seldon
Ridge
Hampshire County
Benny
Rosenberger
Roofitews
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Mrs. Davenport
Rotary Club
Corinne
Harrison, Benham & Thoma, P. Q
Patser
Picker
N. Cameron St
Benrus
Civil and Police Justice Court
Valley Fruit & Candy Company, Inc
Steve G. Spanostr
Steve
E. T. Snider
Hartselle
Birmingham
Frederick County
Valley Fruit & Candy Company
G. ¥. Baker
T. Snider
Virginia Safety Committee
Noes
Ohio
America
I. Q
Uiz
Taylor & Gold-blooded
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Byster Bay
Long Island
Usburgh Paints Et Es
Fall Farm Seed Now & Save
Alfalfa
Grim Alfalfa
Ladino
Timothy
Kentucky Blue
John Stuart Clearbrook
C. N. Brumback & Sons
Riley
Rouss Ave
Riley's Real Estate Agency
Arthur C. Oates
Golden Delicious Orks
Ben Davis
Jonathan
Kump
John W. Ward
D. B. N. Cta
Joe
the & Savings Bank of Beeftesters
John I. Sloat
Valley Avenue, A
Gov. Winthrop
Ladies’ & Gentlemen
M. W
Headley's Auctions
Loudoun ST
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