100 Bushel Corn Club Celebrates County’s Progress
Frederick County celebrates the 100 Bushel Corn Club. seven men and three boys win cash prizes and certificates for yield gains above baseline. Speeches by Mr. Stine and local business leaders pledge ongoing support. The club votes to continue under C. C. Campbell as secretary-treasurer and Henry Brumback as president.
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100 Corn Club
Frederick
DeHart
Frederick County
H. Clark
Go Cather
Stine
Acre
Frecounty
Th Robinson
Ray Robinson
Mr. Stine
Fred ‘Brumback
F. A. Shryock
Harry [Murphy
Ey K
Rob
C. C
Henry Brumbackice
Carrol Campbell
Local Hero Lieut McGuire Reinterred After Civil War Burial
Lieut Benjamin Harrison McGuire of Co B 22nd Va Inf CSA was mortally wounded July 1 1863 at Gettysburg. His body was identified on a New York News list of legible markers and reinterred in Winchester Old Chapel cemetery on December 3 1866. The note recalls his Family and church ties and that he enlisted at age 17.
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Benj. H. M’guire
Benjamin Harrison McGuire
22Nd Va
CSA
Buriel Place
The
New York News
McGuire
Philip Williams
Winchester
Lucy Harrison
C. W. Neal
Gettysburg
Old Chapel
Harrison
Edward McGuire
Annual ELKS Memorial Service on Braddock Street
Annual memorial service announced for Sunday December 4 at 3 p m at the Elks Home on Braddock Street. The notice cites Pastor Braddock Street Merch as sponsor and includes a dated church- or lodge-related heading.
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ELKS
Braddock St
Frederick County Corn Growing Club Winners Announced
Contest winners in the Frederick County Farmers 100-bushel Club earned cash prizes from 75 to 5 dollars and certificates of membership. Prize money shared among top finishers include C A Sherwood George Yeakley Robert Stickley Alfred Snapp and others with additional awards in the County FFA 4-H contests.
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Frederick County
Farmers
E. O. Rudolph Jr
Robert Stickley
Alfred Snapp
E. M. Rogers
John Smith
George Cather
Pat Russell
Donald Cole
Eugene Larrick
Rogers Ramey
Lynn Wolfe
Alfred Snapp Jr
Warren
Senators Demand Probe of Leak in g-bomb Secrets
Chairman McMahon says the Senate House atomic energy committee staff will investigate leak allegations after a broadcast interview. Senators Hickenlooper, McCarthy, Hoey, and Edwin C. Johnson urged a full inquiry into serious charges linked to Lend Lease flights for Russia.
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McMahon
D-Conn
Joint
Senate House Atomic Energy Committee
Hickenlooper Town
Republiould
McCarthy
R-Wis
Atomic Committee
Senate
Hoey
D-Nc
Edwin C. Johnson
Dcole
Atomic Energy
Black Bear Killed In Last Yard as It Charges Hunter
In Canaan Valley Davis West Virginia a 400 pound black bear charged hunter Al Britton who shot and killed the animal as it touched his gun. The bear season closed in Tucker county last Saturday. Jesse Ferrell of Parkersburg is credited with a white deer.
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Davis
W. Va
Canaan Valley
Alimage
Auburn
Britton
Tucker County
Jesse Ferrell
Parkersburg
Police Hunt For Dangerous Insane Fugitives
Salem dispatch reports state police tracking three dangerous escapees from a mental hospital after a breakout in western Oregon. James W. Cameron, 25, was captured hitchhiking on the Pacific highway near Woodburn. fugitives include Robert Burr, 23, and Marion Watson, 21, both of Oregon City.
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Salem
Ore
Oregon
Here
James W. Cameron
Woodburn
Robert Melvin Burr
Oregon City
Marion Watson
Rollins
Tom Smith
Smith
Teo
GOP Leader Calls for New Methods at Indiana Young Republicans
John Tope chairman of the Young Republican National Federation urged Indiana delegates to abandon lethargy and adopt new methods new leadership and new spirit at the state convention. He warned that young Republicans are dissatisfied with the party and some officeholders as the nation fights a Democratic drive toward socialism. Continued on page 2 column 3.
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Indianapolis
John Tope
Young Republication National Federation
Indiana
Young Republican Convention
Tope
Virginians Seek Tourists in Florida
More than 20 Virginians left for Florida to seek travel promotion interest and propose Virginia for vacations and pleasure tours. Led by Robert C. Harns berger of Luray, chair of the Florida promotion committee of the Virginia Travel Council, the group will visit East and West coasts of Florida and conduct 12 promotional meetings.
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Richmond
Florida
Virginia
Robert C. Harnsberger
Luray
Virginia Travel Council
Small Price Cuts Expected On New Automobile Models
Detroit reports 1950 model cars will drop slightly in price due to automatic transmission reductions. Cuts range from 25 to 40 dollars, with GM transmissions including Dynaflow Hydra-Matic affecting Buick Cadillac Oldsmobile Pontiac and associated models. Ford and Chevrolet expect transmissions prochaine. Ford targets under 150 dollars. Chevrolet not yet confirming exact price.
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Detroit
Dec
Jae Agen
Chevrolet
Ford
General Motors
Buick
Cadillac
Oldsmobile
Pontiac
Lincoln
Nash
New York Faces Water Crisis After Drought
New York City faces a severe water shortage as reservoirs fall to about one third capacity. If drain continues, a drastic save-water campaign is launched with nearly 400 health inspectors enforcing the measure and a goal to cut daily use from 200 million gallons.
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New York
New York City
Motorist Saved By First Responders After Wreck
Gettysburg man James H. Grogan required nearly 100 stitches after an auto wreck on Route 7 near Blue Ridge. Teammates Stayton Geanious Eagle aided with rapid first aid, rush to Winchester Hospital, where he remained in satisfactory condition.
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Moenien County
Winchester Hospital
James H. Grogan
Wood
Ames
Ford
Friendship
Irvin Stayton
Robert Geanious
George Eagle
Stayton
Berryville
E. C. Stuart Sr
Bennett, Handley Faculty Member, Succumbs at 35
C Dudley Bennett 35 a Handley high school history teacher and longtime faculty member died at a Richmond hospital after chest surgery and months in hospitals. Native of Ringgold Virginia he came to Winchester in 1935 and served except 1942 46 in the Air Force. He was not married and leaves parents and siblings. Funeral arrangements were not announced.
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C. Dudley Bennett
Handley High School
Richmond
Ringgold
University of Virginia
Bennett
Winchester
Handley
United States Air Force
Charlottesville
New York
Garland Quarles
Mr. Bennett
Episcopal Church
President to ask poll tax repeal next Congress
President Truman moves to urge Congress to pass a strong civil rights program in the State of the Union address and renews demands for federal anti lynching legislation and the repeal of the poll tax for federal elections.
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Congress
Key West
Fra
Truman
Barkley predicts 1952 Democratic presidential victory
At a Jefferson Day dinner in New York Alben W. Barkley told 2600 party leaders that the Democrats will win the 1952 election. He attacked Republicans and urged continued federal programs while noting the gathering raised 400000 for the party. Barkley, 72, spoke during his Georgia honeymoon with his bride, former Mrs. Carleton Hadley. Attendees paid 100 per plate and many bought tickets.
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New York
Alben W. Barkley
Veep
Barkley
Republis
America
At Nos
Uncle Sam
Capitol
Democratic National Committee
Georgia
Carleton
Hadley
St. Louis
Congress
United States
State Sells 55 Carloads of Coal
Virginia Emergency Fuel Commission reported an order for one carload of run-of-the-mine coal to Suffolk for heating schools, lifting total carloads requested since yesterday to 55.
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Richmond
Virginia Emergency Fuel Commission
Suffolk
Do You Eat Out This Christmas Party Invitation
Do you eat out Imitation text suggests a Christmas party invitation from VALLEY VNN Stephens City with a phone contact 112 urging reservations for a dining event.
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Valley Vnn
Stephens City
South End Fire Company to Meet December 5
Regular monthly meeting of the South End Fire Company will be held at the Company Hall Monday December 5 at 8 00 PM. Sale coats and suits entire stock reduced Modern Age Shoppe 1098 Loudoun.
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South End Fire Company
Loudoun
Navy Plans Use of Atomic Weapons and Missiles in Sub Warfare
Admiral Forrest P. Sherman outlined a new navy strategy emphasizing atomic weapons and guided missiles in submarine warfare. Speaking at the Naval Academy, he argued for more effective anti submarine elements and described vessel concepts including fast carrier groups, raider amphibious units, hunter killer teams, and convoy ships. He noted differences with other services but urged unity in protecting national security and the country’s way of life.
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Annapolis
Forrest P. Sherman
Naval Operations
Naval Academy
Russia
United States
Sherman
Louis E. Denfield
Navy
Shopping District Lights Up Winchester for Christmas Season
Christmas street decorations glow in downtown Winchester with garlands across Loudoun Street between Piccadilly and Cork. Elmer Orndorff plans to bring the community Christmas tree to the courthouse sidewalk this weekend. The Salvation Army kettle house is placed at 119 North Loudoun Street.
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Winchester
Loudoun St
Piccadilly
Cork
Elmer Orndorff
Salvation Army
Kettle House
Loudoun
Boy Scouts Exhibit Dazzles Crowd At Exposition
At the exposition a Court of Honor awarded honors to Boy Scouts. Post 9 members directed by Herman Lee erected a suspension bridge with two 10 foot towers and a 20 foot span while spectators watched. Exhibits ranged from Cub hobbies to First Aid demonstrations with camping scenes Indian lore clown acts and dances adding entertainment.
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Post 9
Herman Lee
Gulf Coast Forest Fires Rage Across Mississippi and Alabama
Sunburned forests along the Gulf Coast sparked dozens of fires in Mississippi and Alabama as firefighters seek rain. The Mississippi Forest Commission logged over 167 major blazes in 46 protected counties, with about 90 000 acres burned in protected areas and more than a million in unprotected lands. Alabama officials called the situation drastic as dry conditions persist and no rain is in sight.
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New Orleans
Gulf
Mississippi
Alabama
State Forestry Commission
Albert Legget
Les Sessions Legget
Joe Mel
Bon
J. Hilton Watson
Watson
Birmingham
Jefferson County
Ham
Iim
Wesnat Toulsiana
C C to Sponsor $50 First Prize In Home Lighting
Winchester chamber of commerce will sponsor a $50 prize at a luncheon meeting Monday. E. E Harbaugh is director in charge of the chamber committee.
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C-C
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Committee
E. E Harbaugh
Weather Update: Mild Across U S With Light Snow in New England
The weatherman said the nation experiences good weather with seasonable temperatures. Light snow fell in southern New England, seven inches in Hartford, while no other significant precipitation was reported.
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Chicago
the Weatherman
New England
Hartford
Conn
Etna Lava Threatens Sicilian Towns and Crops
Mt Etna erupts sending lava toward Maletto and nearby towns in Sicily. Affected areas include Bronte Linguaglossa and Agra with orchards and farms destroyed and residents anxious but largely staying in place. No confirmed casualties as forests burn and smoke drifts over the eruption zone.
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Catania
Sicily
Mt. Etna
Maletto
Etna
Bronte
Europe
Chiavazza
Ee Cmnene
Linguaglosso
Agra
Blaze Traps Sleepers as Old Navy Barracks Burn
A fire gutted the former Navy barracks built in 1941 at a cost of 412000 dollars, housing about 340 GIs. More than 300 escaped, 19 badly hurt or missing, as residents climbed ledges and windows to flee. Several witnesses described jumping flames and rescue efforts, with belongings lost and personal injuries including a badly cut arm.
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Navy
Moose to Attend Front Royal Dinner in Virginia
Winchester Moose to send 10 men to Front Royal for a dinner and business meeting of five Northern Virginia Loyal Order of Moose lodges. Named attendees include Sherman Dick M. E. Royston Sr. V. M. Wentz and John.
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Winchester
Moose
Pront Royal
Northern Virginia
Loyal Order of Th Moose
Sherman Dick
M. E. Royston Sr
V. M. Wentz
John
Santa Quits Parade Amid Snowball Storm in Fitchburg
In Fitchburg Massachusetts on December 3 the Santa Claus figure in the annual parade faced a flurry of snowballs from older children. The unruly bombardment forced Santa to abandon the procession, spoiling the holiday event for young spectators.
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Santa
Fitchburg
Mass
Husetts
Santa Claus
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