Firemen Sweep Valley Parade Honors and Cash Prizes
More than one quarter of the 1200 prize money went to Winchester as Rouss Firemen won 200 and 100 dollar prizes for best appearing apparatus and largest uniformed company. Shawnee Fire Co. of Carlisle took 200 for best appearing company and 150 for second largest uniformed company, while Harrisonburg Hose Co. No 1 earned 100 for distance. Over 3000 marchers joined the three day Cumberland Valley event, with Bernard Groves Jr. elected first vice president and Caldwell Bradshaw named president though injured in an auto crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Assn
Winchester
Rouss
South
Fire Co
Winchester Band
South End
Cumberland Fire Co
Carlisle
Shawnee Fire Co
Harrisonburg Hose Co
West Fairview
Hummelstown
VFW Drum and Bugle Corps
Waynesboro
Camp Hill
Goodwill Drum and Bugle Corps
York
Mechanicsburg
Bernard Groves Jr
Caldwell Bradshaw
Martinsburg
Groves
John Boyd
CVVFA
H. M. Layman
Greencastle
JCC Prepares For Barter Players
Winchester JCC completes setup for two Barter Theatre plays at Handley auditorium Imaginary Invalid Sept 26 and You Can t Take It With You Nov 14 Tickets go on sale this week with 300 seats reserved and pair discounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Jcc
Charles A. Campbell Jr
Handley Auditorium
Harry Carpenter
Gene Lakers
Jack Ireland
Douglas Braithwaite
George Wallace
John Goodwin
Shirley Bly
William Sullivan
Herbert Duke
Howard Vanderbilt
Maurice Trenary
Howard Melton
Carl Haines
Russell Newcome
Henry Goode Jr
Malden Electric Co
Lovett
Lovett’s Shoe and
Tito Gets Surprise Support By East German Communists
Premier Marshal Tito of Yugoslavia drew unexpected backing from a German communist splinter group in the Russian Yugoslav feud. The move underscored splits in world communism as Moscow pressed Belgrade with a hard note and Borba accused the Kremlin of spying.
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Tito
Associated Press
Marshal Tito
Yugoslavia
Russia
Belgrade
Borba
Kremlin
Hitler
London Daily Mail
Moscow
Titoism
Germany
Communist Party
Berlin
Tim-Table
Finland
Lota
Chile
Santiago
Record softball festival draws large Winchester crowd
The 2d annual city softball league yard party at Senseng Field drew upwards of 5000 attendees for a twinbill where Royal Crown defeated the invaders 11 4 and Rosenberger won 7 4. A baton twirling display and a cake auction accompanied the event as 2500 hot dogs and many cakes were sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garvin
Washington
Royal Crown
Comely Invaders
Rosenberger
Winchester
Young Democrats Elect Newport News Leader
Lewis A. McMurran Jr. of Newport News is named president of the Young Democratic Clubs of Virginia. He represents Newport News and Warwick County in the House of Delegates. Other officers include Hooker Harbour Williamsburg Whitlow Miles Montgomery Charlottesville Stuart F. Head Charlottesville Rodham T. Delk Smithfield vice presidents French Slaughter University of Virginia secretary John Curran Richmond national committeeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Point Comfort
Lewis A. McMurran Jr
Newport News
Young Democratic Clubs of
Virginia
Warwick County
House of Delegates
Hooker Harbour
Williamsburg
Whitlow Miles
Montgomery County
Stuart F. Head
Charlottesville
Rodham T. Delk
Smithfield
French Slaughter
University of Virginia
John Curran
Richmond
Hunter Shot by Companion Mistaking Foot for Game
Thomas Stough of 8 Glaize Ave was struck in the left foot at about 4 45 p m Saturday by hunter Donald Anderson of 23 E James St who mistook Stough s moving foot for a groundhog The two were on the Loy farm Anderson fired from a .2? rifle which passed through Stough s foot just behind the toes and lodged in the sole He was taken to the hospital by Anderson and was expected to be discharged today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Stough
Glaize Ave
Stough
Donald Anderson
E. James St
Loy Farm
Anderson
Vitamin B12 Adds Notably To Growth of Poultry Pigs
Washington Aug. 22. The article chronicles the discovery and impact of Vitamin B12 on growth in poultry and pigs, tracing the history of pernicious anemia research, the liver clue, and the long pursuit by medical detectives. It highlights Merck and Co. researchers and notes the piece continues on page 2 column 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Geiger
Washington
Science
Sherlock Holmes
Merck and Co. Inc
Spaatz Defends B-36 Bomber at House Hearing
Gen. Carl Spaatz told the House Armed Services Committee the B-36 bomber and the atomic bomb are the greatest forces for peace. He defended the program against claims of favoritism and said political influence would not affect the board's recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spaatz
Washington
Carl Spaatz
Air Force
Russia
Europe
Asia
House Armed Services Committee
Western
Vinson
Cga
Rep. Deane
D-Nc
Rep
Durham
Last Seattle Ship Carries Early Washington Apples North
The final ship of the year departs Seattle for Point Barrow Alaska with this season's first Washington apples. The Delicious variety turns golden during the two week voyage, harvested early to reach northern communities under the US flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenatchee
Seattle
Point Barrow
Alaska
Washington
Big Turkey Crop Promised for Holiday Season
Washington reports the Agriculture Department forecast a 1949 turkey crop of 41 million, the second biggest in U S history and the largest since World War II, signaling lower prices for Thanksgiving and Christmas. All states contribute, prices expected around 31 cents per pound live, with current Chicago terminal market rates around 47 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agriculture Department
Department
Chicago
Bird Shooter Fined Fifty After Drive by Police
Ray L. Selby, 22, of 701 Woodstock Lane, paid $50 and costs for unlawful use of firearms. Capt. F. M. Funk arrested him Sunday after a resident complaint as officers pledge to crack down on gunfire in the city following a stray bullet wound to Charles S. Cunningham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray L. Selby
Woodstock Lane
John Rice
Selby
F. M. Funk
Charles S. Cunningham
Kent St
Cunningham
Safes Recovered In Virginia Cities
Two men were arrested after a police search linked to a safe stolen from Manhattan for Hire Cab Corp. The safe held about 500 dollars. In Lynchburg a store safe stolen near Clifton Forge was recovered by the Pedlar River bank with 90 dollars in cash and 700 dollars in checks nearby. The Clifton Forge theft involved around 3000 dollars in cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Manhattan For Hire Cab Corp
Lynchburg
Clifton Forge
Amherst County
J. R. Cooke
Dr Snapp Moved to Johns Hopkins for Observation
Dr Ralph B Snapp of 201 Fairmount Ave previously at Winchester hospital for two weeks was transported by ambulance today to Johns Hopkins hospital for further observation and treatment. FOR SALE Beautiful and Cocker Spaniel puppies ideal children's pets call 7752.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph B. Snapp
Fairmont Ave
Winchester Hospital
John Hopkins Hospital
Public Debt Surges Past 255 Billion Dollars
Washington August 22 public debt climbs above 255 billion dollars for the first time since February 1946. Treasury data show debt at 255.076 billion on August 18 and rising as government overspends. The 1950 fiscal year is $1.674 billion in the red and spending trails last year by about 300 million at this point. Receipts total 3.666 billion, about 130 million below last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Direct Housing Loans to Veterans Erased from Bill
The House banking committee struck from its housing bill a provision for $300 million in direct housing loans to veterans. Rules committee clearance was lacking and objections to direct government lending arose. The bill now relies on mortgage insurance and existing veteran loan programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Banking Committee
Rules Committee
House
Raymond M. Foley
Banking Committee
Government Intercedes in Hawaiian Dock Strike Parley Offer
On August 22 the U S Conciliation Service urged both sides in the 114 day Hawaiian dock strike to seek settlement and proposed mediation talks in Washington or New York Cyrus H Ching directed a cable to Honolulu inviting the union and stevedoring committee to meet in the United States to discuss the issues
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.Y
Washington
New York
Cyrus
Ching
U. S
Fisherman Finds Hair in Creek Triggering Officials’ Search
A fisherman reports his hook caught something in a creek and surfaced hair believed to be human. County officers traced Cedar Creek near Maxboro to Cedar Creek with grappling hooks borrowed from Front Royal Fire Department and picked up in Stephens City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Creek
Maxboro
Front Royal Fire Department
Stephens City
Berryville Pastor Called to Norfolk Presbyterian Church
The Second Presbyterian church in Norfolk extended a call to Rev. Royce K. McDonald of Berryville to serve as pastor. McDonald, 33, has led Berryville for five years and was ordained in East Hanover Presbytery. His father is Rev. W. T. McDonald. his wife is Dr. John C. Siler’s daughter. He will inform his Berryville congregation of the offer this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Second Presbyterian Church
Royce K. McDonald
Berryville
McDonald
East Hanover Presbytery
W. T. McDonald
John C. Siler
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Hampden-Sydney College
Union Theological Seminary
Lutheran Delegates to Lutheran Society Convention
Mrs. Vincent Miller Mrs. J A Hott and Mrs LeRoy Cahill serve as official delegates from Grace Evangelical Lutheran church to the 66th annual convention of the Women's Missionary Society of the Lutheran Synod of Virginia starting tomorrow at Lu Yay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Miller
J. A. Hott
LeRoy Cahill
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
City
Women's Missionary Society of the Lutheran Synod of Virginia
Lu- Yay
DDT Promoted Free in Campaign Against Flies
Local Junior and Senior chambers of commerce sponsor free brush on DDT solution to fight flies in the city. W M Southard says 600 to 700 quarts available and one quart suffices per home. The offer ties to a broader JCC anti fly effort led by Gene Lakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Flies
Chambers of Commerce
W. M. Southard
Gene Lakers
The
Chamber of Commerce
JCC
National
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Fly Free America
Shirley Bly
Virginia
Hoffman doubts currency cut will save Europe
ECA Administrator Paul G. Hoffman told a Frankfurt news conference that currency devaluation alone will not solve Europe’s basic problems. He urged burial of dismantling German factories and stressed sound production conditions as essential alongside talks of Britain possibly devaluing the pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfurt
Germany
ECA
Europe
Hoffman
Britain
WUS
John J. McCloy
W. Averell Harriman
Fire causes $40,000 damage at Mechani cal Engineering bid site
A small non alarm flash fire at the Mechanical Engineering Company's bidding site on Court Street in Norfolk caused unofficial damage estimated at $40,000. The blaze burned for a little over an hour before being controlled today.
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Norfolk
Mechanical Engineering Company
Court St
Truman Calls for Rapid Passage of Europe Arms Aid
President Truman urged quick approval of a is $1450 million European arms package as essential to deter Soviet pressure and defend freedom. He spoke before the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Miami after returning from Washington, arguing regional defense pacts and U N principles support economic recovery and peace. He warned against false promises and emphasized the cost of peace and the indivisibility of defense for all freedom loving nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Truman
VFW
Washington
White House
United Nations
Russia
Senate
House
Tohsaerten
China
Philippines
Korea
Far East
Greece
Turkey
U. N
United States
Mr. Truman
Porch Swing Special List at J. W. Grove Furniture
Complete with chains 1150 now 9 dollars. Metal porch chairs six dollars each. J. W. Grove Furniture Co. located at 123 to 131 South Loudoun Street. Ad appears to advertise a sale on outdoor furniture dated August 20, 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ea. J. W. Grove Furniture CO
S. Loudoun St
Elberta Peaches and Trailers for Sale Ad
Elberta peaches on special price run begins Monday while supplies last. Conner Bros Orchards near Refuge Church Stephens City phone 181 W 3. House trailers for sale include 1949 Royal apartment 28 ft 4 room 1949 Perry Schooner Southlander 25 ft 3 room 1948 Homemade 30 ft 1947 Zimmer 27 ft 3 room seven floor plans new trailers to pick from pay 1 3 down Whitacre's Used Cars & Trailer Sales Martinsburg Pike phone Cip 8 20 2n.
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Elberta
Conner Bros
Refuge Church
Stephens City
Royal
Perry Schooner
Whitacre’s
Martinsburg
Pike
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Rouss Co
Charles Campbell
Bryarly School
Kurtz
Martinsburg Pike
Prava
Soviet Communist Party
Vatican
Senseng Field
Buddy Artrip
Roy Duvall
Softball League
Young Democrats
Newport News Mania
Hunter
Far North Point
Dr. Snapp
Johns Hopkins
Hawaii
Brooklyn
N. Y
Steel Flyer
Honolulu
Harry Bridges
International
A. F. of
L. Longshoremen
Creek
Hook
Norfolk Presbyterian Church
Caldwell Sites Co
Bly
Journal of the American Medical Assn
Humphrey
State Department
France
Som Neone
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