Emmart Seeks New Trial Over All-Male Jury
Mrs. Julia Emmart, convicted of first degree murder for killing her husband in a Strasburg drug store, was denied a new trial by Judge Elliott Marshall. Her lawyers argued the all male jury violated her rights by denying female jurors, and an appeal is possible.
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Woodstock
Julia Emily Emmart
George Allen Emmart
Elliott D. Marshall
Shenandoah
Ghe
Marshall
Emmart
Emmatt
Strasburg
Sean
Virginia
General Assembly
Union
J. Lynn Lucas
Luray
Frank H. Brumback
Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Lucas
Brumback
State Supreme Court of Appeals
Mrs. Emmart
Four year olds register for peacetime draft in Winchester
In Winchester and Frederick County on the peacetime draft day 61 Winchester men and 37 county men completed questionnaires and registration centers saw long lines. Volunteers and officials listed include Mrs L S Hale Mrs Gertude Peery Miss Mary Boxley Glenn Seabright Leonard Riley Bryant Harper and R E Ayler. Tomorrow continues 1923 births with 1924 births slated later this week and future drafts rising to about 30 000 monthly as the Army seeks 10 000 for November and December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Frederick County
Rouss Ave
Court House
City Draft Board
L. S. Hale
W. Cork St
Gertrude Peery
Greystone Terrace
Mary Boxley
Wolfe St
Glenn Seabright
Leonard Riley
Bryant Harper
R. E. Ayler
Selective Service
Tomorow
Army
New Insecticide Reported At Meet Insecticide Similar To DDT
Dr C J Krister of DuPont described methooxy chlor as a powerful insecticide with lower harm to animal life. Tests show it kills crop pests while keeping fruit and grain safe for humans. It also addresses pests on pets and kills flies, reported in Washington on August 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Chemical Society
Division of Biological Chemistry
C. J. Krister
DuPont Corp
State cuts costs via personnel reduction in new department
Richmond August 31 Gov. Tuck announced savings from a reorganization plan affecting the new Department of Mental Health and Institutions. The move includes buying the Old Spring Street property in Richmond for the Children’s Bureau and eliminating 10 duplicated or unnecessary jobs to save about 35 000 annually, with rental and space savings totaling over 13 000 yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Tuck
Department of Mettare
Department of State and Institutions
Office of Reorganization
Penitentiary Square
Spring St
Bureau of Direct Child Care
Copeland
Medical College of Virginia
Charles J. Duke Jr
Children’s Bureau of Direct Care
Remta
Hurricane Stays At Sea By-passes Norfolk Area
Norfolk area evacuated naval ships and planes as a precaution against a Atlantic hurricane. The threat was declared non existent with ships returning to Hampton Roads and larger vessels waiting for wind to subside. Forecaster Hustead said the storm would bypass Cape Hatteras and the Virginia Capes by about 20 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Gerald F. Bogan
Atlantic Fleet Air Force
Hampton Roads
Fifth Naval District
A. D. Hustead
Cape Hatteras
Virginia Capes
County Schools Open Enrollment Planned September 8
Frederick county schools will enroll first grade pupils from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST and require registration for all students entering primary grades for the September 13 opening. Six-year-olds or those turning six by September 30 may register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Leslie D. Kline
Court House
Kline
R. E. Ayler
Preston Starling
Miller School
Winchester
Ayler
Miss Starling
Joel T. Kill
Madison College
Orville W. Wake
Stevenson Holds Lead in Texas Senate Nomination
In Dallas on August 31 former Gov Coke Stevenson led Rep Lyndon B Johnson for the Democratic U S Senate nomination by 266 votes with about 300 ballots still out. An official canvass will decide the final result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Coke Stevenson
Lyndon B. Johnson
U. S. Senate
Peaches and meeting notices from Stephens City and Eagles
Peach.Email seeks Reso Gem peaches in Stephens City with E R Conner listed. An Eagles wives meeting is announced for Thursday at The Eagles Home with information by call 7664. Card of thanks expresses gratitude to Dr Clark nurses neighbors and friends for kindness during illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Conner
Stephens City
Eagles
Clark
Where's the Fire Turns Up at Miller Home
Melvin Mosee Miller an employee at Viscose Corp near Front Royal and owner of a house east of Stephens City on White Post road caused a stir when he asked where the fire was as flames broke out in his kitchen. Neighbors and a bucket brigade held the blaze to the kitchen area causing about 1500 in damage. Fire Chief Mills noted the alarm delay and urged precise location information when calling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin ‘‘Mosee” Miller
Viscose Corp
Front Royal
Stephens City
White Post Road
Miller
Parker_ Hardware
Stephen City
Stephens City Fire Co
Mosee Miller
Cine
H. R. Mills
Paca Bekee Madigan
Marvin Brown
Arthur Brill
Mills
100 pint Blood Donor Quota May Be Reached Here
Victor Carbaugh and Marshall Lovett of Stephens City were first donors in Winchester's third peacetime Red Cross Bloodmobile visit. By 12 30 p.m. 60 had registered at Christ Episcopal parish house, with 11 at start. Stewart Bell Jr co chairman noted war registrations and a possible push toward the 100 pint quota. Most donors likely worked in local industries or lived in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Carbaugh
Marshall Lovett
Stephens City
Winchester
Red Cross
Christ Episcopal Parish House
Stewart Bell Jr
Bel
Peters Urged U S Overthrow Says Witness
Witness Whittaker Chambers identified J Peters as the top underground leader at a House Committee hearing. George Hewitt testified Peters called for destroying the United States and attacked capitalism including schools government and churches. Hewitt said Peters instructed adherents through party officials and organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. Peters
America
United States
Whittaker Chambers
Peters
House On- American Activities Subcommittee
Subcommittee
Communist Party
Immigration and Naturalization Service
George Hewitt
Communist Party National Committee
Hewitt
Thurmond to Speak To Young Democrats in Virginia
Strom Thurmond of South Carolina presidential candidate will be the main speaker at a Young Democrat clubs of Virginia banquet in Richmond on October 3. Club president Thomas D. Odom of Suffolk announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
State Rights Democrats
Young Democrat Clubs of
Virginia
Thomas D. Odom
Suffolk
Regular antique auction Thursday at Headley’s Auctions
Headley’s Auctions holds its regular antique sale Thursday starting at 10 30 a m daylight saving time with afternoon and evening sessions in auction room No 7 South Brad dock Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Braddock St. Headley’s
Tito Tightens Grip on Yugoslav Government
Premier Marshal Tito enhances power for trusted lieutenants Eduard Kardelj and Alexander Rankovic, promoting Kardelj to foreign minister and Rankovic to vice premier while keeping interior affairs. Simic is replaced as foreign minister in a government reconstruction announced from Belgrade and broadcast by Tanjug.
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London
Marshal Tito
Yugoslavia
Eduard Kardelj
Alexander Rankovic
Stanoje Simic
Kardelj
Control Commission
Ee Rankovic
Rankovic
Tito
Bucharest
Russia
Logans Speech Echoed in Dunmore War Treaty Note
An excerpt from the Cayuga chief in Kercheval highlights Logan's eloquence at the Dunmore War treaty signing. The speech recalls mercy shown to whites, Logan's vow for vengeance against Col Cresap, and his ultimate call for peace amid his anger. Then a housekeeping ad segment lists a bookkeeper wanted and a real estate advertisement cross-reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunmore
Joseph Doddridge
Logan
Col. Cresap
Berlin Four-Power Talks Take Up Berlin Blockade Issue
Four power military governors met in Berlin to discuss East West problems raised by the blockade. They planned a second meeting and considered currency controls and wider talks in Moscow. Western officials sought written guarantees on train and road movements through the Soviet zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Brian Robertson
Britain
Kremlin
Lucius D. Clay
U. S
Stalin
V. M. Molotov
Moscow
Sokoovsky
Security Police Arrest Polish Catholic Leader
In Warsaw police arrested Zygmunt Kaczynski a 55 year old leading spokesman of the Roman Catholic hierarchy in Poland Four militiamen took him from his apartment behind All Saints Church The housekeeper cried as officers searched the priest Bible and files with no reason given The secretary to Cardinal Hlond said the cardinal was informed of the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Poland
Mser
Zygmunt Kaczynski
Roman Catholic
Heirarchy
Kaczynski
All Saints Church
August Cardinal
Hiond
Middletown Fire Co to Parade At Gordonsville
Middletown Fire Co with its new truck and the ladies auxiliary will join the Labor Day wires parade at Gordonsville led by President T Ainsworth Sperry and Fire Chief Howard Shull. They seek prize for best appearing group without a band after wins at Strasburg and New Market. A yard party and festival follow on the school lawn Thursday to Saturday evenings with proceeds aiding Middletown fire fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Fire Co
Gordons
T. Ainsworth Sperry
Howard Shull
Middletown
Strasbore
Iddletown
New Market
Bil Shull
Eggs Flight at Wallace Rally Sparks Un-American Charge
President Truman denounced egg and missile throwing at Henry Wallace during a Mecklenburg county rally as highly un-American. Wallace, greeted by boos, told supporters human rights while authorities arrested three men for disturbing the peace. Wallace planned further stops in Hickory and Asheville after the incident near Charlotte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlote
N. C
Henry Wallace
Mecklenburg Court House
Truman
Progressive Party
Wallace
Charlotte News
Vice
Moscow
Henry
Mecklenburg County
Hickory
Asheville
Stores to Open Wed Afternoons in Local Retail Move
Winchester housewives can shop tomorrow afternoon as local stores resume Wednesday half day hours. The Retail Merchants Assn has used summer practice to keep stores open all day on Wednesdays while affiliates will close all day on Monday Labor Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Retail Merchants Assn
Ralph Larsen
Association
Natural gas purge begins as propane ends in city system
Consumers Utilities Co under State Commission authorization begins purging the city gas network tonight. Propane used by about 650 residents and businesses will be displaced by carbon dioxide as mains, service laterals, and storage are purged and burned off at Pall Mall Street plant. Replacement measures include odorant maintenance and phased conversion to bottled gas for about 400 customers, with hospitals and large facilities already shifting equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consumers Utilities Co
State Corporation Commisssion
Washington Gas On Light Co
Matheison Chemical
Pall Mall St
Boleas
Starkey
Ofaes Sie
R. L. Stmyre
Northern Air Power Co
Coma Ean
Esso Standard Oil Co
Winchester
Five Day Virginia Weather Outlook September 1 5
The outlook shows cooler weather from Wednesday through Friday and warmer conditions later in the week. Expect showers Saturday with total precipitation around a quarter inch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Thirteen Girls to Model at Winchester Hospital Benefit
Thirteen Winchester girls will model at a fashion show to raise funds for the Winchester Memorial hospital building fund. The event takes place at the George Washington hotel at 8:30 next Thursday. Mrs. C. L. Riley chairs the affair with ticket chair Mrs. James Shockey. Judges include Mrs. Betty Nall and Mrs. Sylvia Miller. The Chrisman twins Nors and Nellie are featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Memorial Hospital Building Fund
George Washington Hotel
Winchester
L. Riley
James Shockey
Betty Nall
Washington
Sylvia Miller
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West Indies
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Atlantic
Martinique
Lesser Antilles
Storm Service
Benjamin Greigson
Weather Bureau
Navy
Grady Norton
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Stevenson
Texas
Thurmond
Young Democrats
Smith Pontiac Sales and Service
Gerrard St
Valley Ave
Paulkner Investment and Residence Properties
Gordonsville
Egging
Iowa
Henry A. Wallace
North Carolina
Charles G. Ross
Ross
Dexter
Des Moines
Detroit
Michigan
Chrisman Twins
Nors and
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