Handley Students to Present Annual Christmas Concert
About 500 Handley junior high and high school students, in two mixed voice glee clubs and the Vivace girls club, will perform Sunday at 3 p.m. under Miss Gwendolyn Jaynes. The event, staged with art by Miss Katherine Pannill, features a 16th century French carol and traditional carols, with soloists and brass.
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Handley
Girls Voices
Syuditorium
Gwendolyn Jaynes
Katherine Pannill
Garland R. Quarles
Spea
Vigee Club
Glee Club
Glee
Elen
Haynes
Charlotte De_st
Vivace Club
Sadie Finkelstein
Frank Sencindiver
Herald Angels
Elementary Corus
Inior
The
Serenae Girls
Sr. High Glee Club
Ann Adams
Phyllis Armel
Gretchen Armstrong
Elizabeth Baker
Betty Bayliss
Barbara Brooks
Elizabeth Browning
Roberta Browning
Maxi
Yule Lighting Due Tonight on Business Streets
Winchester to switch on Christmas street lights tonight as planned by the Chamber of Commerce lighting committee. The Christmas tree might arrive this afternoon and be decorated in time. if not, lights will go on early next week. Laurel garlands and colored bulbs span Loudoun Street with extra decorations at key intersections.
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Winchester
Andrew Bowen
Chamber of Commerce
Henry Hardenburg
Yale
Loudoun St
Piccadilly
Cork
Braddock
Boscawen
Cameron
Cameron and
Fellowship Club Show Draws Small Crowd at Capitol Theatre
The Capitol theatre reported about 200 children attended a Fellowship Club morning event. Donations of food clothing and toys were well below the past 40 to 50 bushels and will not fill 15 baskets. Theatre manager Lamar Keen cited limited publicity for the low turnout and noted a two hour show with admission by contribution.
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Fellowship Club
Capitol Theatre
Lamar Keen
Keen
Handley Cagers Open Season With Victory
Handley Judges opened the season with a 40 to 7 win over Strasburg. Bo Brown led with 12 points as Shenandoah county struggled, scoring only three in the first half and none in the final period. Beat included contributions from Bev erley Lamb Donald Bush Richard McIntyre and Teddy Keller. Coach Hunter Maddox used 16 substitutes in the last two periods.
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Handley
Strasburg
Shenandoah County
Bo Brown
Beverley Lamb
Donald Bush
Richard McIintyre
Teddy Keller
Hunter Maddox
Labor Strife Down, Postwar Era Seen Ending
Martin J. O Connell of the Federal mediation and conciliation service said data show the first postwar period of industrial strife has ended. The agency notes a 68 percent drop in strikes and a 74 percent fall in workers idled by labor disputes within its jurisdiction this year versus 1946.
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Balitmore
Martin J. O’connel
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Serice
Cogbill Resigns as Assistant U S Attorney in Virginia
John W. Cogbill of Chesterfield county resigns from his post as assistant United States attorney for the Eastern district of Virginia. The resignation was submitted to United States Attorney George R. Hamrick and accepted.
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Richmond
John W. Cogbill
Chesterfield County
United States
District of
Virginia
United State
George R. Hamrickhouse
Hershey Creamery Valley
Driver Waives Manslaughter Hearing Charge
Russell F. Fletcher age 25 of 325 Atwell Ave waived a preliminary hearing on a manslaughter charge in the death of Floyd Grant Potts. The case was sent to Corporation Court by Judge John Rice. Potts died after Fletcher's car lost control and struck a telephone pole. Fletcher's $1000 bond was renewed for appearance on Dec 22 before the grand jury.
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Russell F. Fletcher
Atwell Ave
Floyd Grant Potts
Corporation Court
John Rice
Fletcher
Potts
Police Capture Driver of Stolen Car After Chase
A 1940 Ford stolen in Morris onburg was recovered by Winchester police after a chase through the city ending in an alley near Wolfe. Fred E. Unger of A. L Security Md was arrested on auto larceny charges and returned to Harisonburg. Officiers Stotler and Conard pursued, Unger surrendered after leaping a fence, injuring Stotler. The radio reportedly played crime news during the escape.
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Morrisonburg
Winchester
Wolfe It
Fred E. Unger
A. 1 Security
Harisonburg
Ernest Stotler
George Conard
J. Thomas Boyd
Valley Ave
Braddock
Cork
Washington
Wolfe
Stewart
Unger
Stotler
Maryland
tSotler
Conard
Harrisonburg
William H. Farr
Woodstock
Funk
Mitchell
Rockingham County
Dam Near Luke Advocates Prompt Potomac Flow Aid
The Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin issued a report urging early completion of the 70 percent finished flood control dam near Luke West Virginia. The project aims to stabilize stream flow and reduce river pollution once funded in the next fiscal year.
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Washingtonn
Interstate Commission On
Potomac River Basin
Savage River
Luke
W. Va
Potomac River
WPA
Basin Area
Harry Hall
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
Maryland
T. S. Pos
Cumberland
James J. Corbalis
Fairfax County
I. G. Vass
Waynesboro
Blair Haines
Romney
Paul Blundon
Keyser
Harrisburg
Hagerstown
Virginia
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
District of Columbia
12-County Fire Co Assn Formed In Virginia
Representatives from 12 Virginia counties met in Luray to draft a constitution for the Northern Virginia Firemen's Assn. J Everett Will of Luray was elected president with meetings planned in Winchester on April 4 and a first convention in Luray next June. Officers include Frank A. Stoutameyer, W S Brittle, Lewis Armentrout, and Guy Tismuselle.
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Virginia
Luray
Northern Virginia Firemen’s Assn
Bernard F. Groves Jr
Reuss Fire Company
William Godenpuur
Roy White Jr
South End
White
Frederick County
Groves
Gochenour
Luray Man
J. Everett Will
Winchester
Frank A. Stoutameyer
Front Royal
W.S. Brittle
Warrenton
Lewis Armentrout
Harrisonburg
Guy Tusmiselle
MFA
DuPont Sued Over Cellophane Monopoly in U S
The Justice Department filed an anti trust civil suit in Washington seeking to break DuPont de Nemours monopoly on cellophane. Attorney General Tom Clark says DuPont controlled about two thirds of U S sales and used cartel agreements with foreign manufacturers. Last year industry sales were about 62 million dollars with DuPont earning over 46 million.
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Washington
United Tes
Justice Department
E. I. DuPont de Nemours, Inc
Wilmington
Del
Tom Clark
DuPont
John F. Sonnet
DuPont Compan
Stolen 1946 Ford Recovered Near Caslteman's Ferry
State Police recovered a 1946 Ford sedan reported stolen from Mrs. Georgia B. Spencer last night at Berryville. The abandoned vehicle was found today two miles south of Castleman's Ferry.
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Georgia B. Spencer
Berryville
Castleman's Ferry
Counties League Prepares Push for Virginia Retail Sales Tax
The League of Virginia Counties plans a sales tax bill for the January General Assembly session to fund school, health, and welfare programs. Field Secretary W. B. Speck notes the tax is a major agenda item after prior approval in Roanoke.
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Counties’ League
Richmond
League of Virginia Counties
General Assembly
W. B. Speck
League
Roanoke
Boards of Supervisors
Speck
Virginia
Miners Rally Behind Lewis After AFL Split
In Western Pennsylvania the United Mine Workers backed John L. Lewis as he left the AFL with about 600000 members. miners praised his move while a few dissented noting AFL ties and previous loyalties.
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Lewis
Pittsburgh
John &. Lewis
United Mine Workers
AFL
Pennsylvania
Tom Brown
UMW
John L. Lewis
George Hopkinson
Brown
Coverdale
William Nohne
John
High Court Upholds Assault Over Tough Steak Incident
The Washington State Supreme Court rules a cook had no justification for attacking a patron who protested a tough steak. The patron suffered a broken arm and head injuries after being assaulted. Dan Hoges, a cook, had been convicted of degree assault. Noble, a Navy entrant, was mentioned in the case. The court condemned Noble's act of taking his steak into the kitchen as improper, but this did not justify the attack.
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Olympia
Wash
State Supreme Court
Dan Hoges
Ile Noble
Navy
Noble
Hogan
BPW Magazine To Boost Apple Festival Feature
Winchester Apple Blossom Festival and the local BPW club will be featured in the Virginia BPW spring convention issue edited by Mrs. W N Keenan. The issue will mark the organization's first anniversary with about 40 color pages and a color cover as limited copies reach newsstands.
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Winchester
Virginia Business and Professional Woman's
W. N. Keenan
Keenan
Richmond
Farmville
Farmville Herald
Farmvile Bpw Club
Virginis Publishers Wing, Inc
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Virginian Polot
Marshall May End Big 4 Meet Suddenly
London dispatch reports the foreign ministers session postponed to Monday on British initiative to cool tempersafter last night's violent argument. The American delegation called reparations deadlocked, making further talks on economic topics unlikely. Marshall to decide whether to break off or continue to finish the agenda depending on Molotov stance.
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London
Marshall
Molotov
Russia
Rome General Strike Ends With Both Sides Claim Victory
A 48 hour Communist led general strike in Rome ends after a show of government force. Both sides claim victory as the chamber of Labor communique says city and province relief funds meet its demands alongside national winter aid for the unemployed.
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Rome
Italy
Chamber of Labor
Deliverance Aground Off Ponte Vedra in Heavy Storm
The British motor vessel Deliverance with 10 men aboard ran aground in heavy seas near Ponte Vedra beach, Jacksonville. Coast Guard sent life saving crews as one man named Smith braved boiling surf to summon help. surf lifeboats unable to operate in the rough weather.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Deliverance
Ponte Vedra Beach
Coast Guard
Smith
Grain Trading Charged to Top U.S. Officials
Los Angeles reports quote George Altorter of the Chicago Board of Trade saying there may be no full inquiry into grain market operations due to many high officials dabbling in the market. Washington coverage notes Senate committee plans an early decision on a broader probe into commodity speculation by government officials, with Edwin W. Pauley among those to be questioned.
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Los Angeles
George W. Altorter
Chicago Board of Trade
Altorter
Matsonia
Hawaii
Washington
Senate Appropriations Committee
Edwin W. Pauley
Mowieday
Bridges
State
Treasury
Agriculture
Commerce
National Defense
Secretary of Agriculture
Anderson
Commodity Exchange Authority
Berryville Considers Doubling Town Property Tax Rate
Berryville town council votes to amend the charter raising the potential tax rate from one to two dollars per hundred of assessed value. The measure, supported at a public meeting with no opposition, will allow future tax increases to cover rising town operating costs. Mayor Leonard Bell notes the rate increase is not immediate but enables growth over time. Delegate E Blackburn Moore plans to introduce the bill in the General Assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
General Assembly
E. Blackburn Moore
Leonard Bell
Intoxication leads as cause of arrests in city month
The city logged 147 arrests in the past month per statistics by Desk Sgt Warren Rudolph and Chief J Thomas Boyd. Offenses covered 25 categories with drunkenness at 47 cases the highest, 53 traffic violations and 131 parking violations. Fourty-nine white and 22 colored detainees were held at Winchester lockup in November.
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Warren Rudolph
J. Thomas Boyd
Winchester
For Sale 1940 Chevrolet Panel Truck Excellent Condition
Classified listing from Fireside Antiques at 42544 National Ave and 712 N Loudoun St offers a 1940 Chevrolet Panel Truck in excellent condition for sale. Includes antiques gifts greeting cards and evening hours by appointment. Seller Helen Barr Grim listed.
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Loudoun St
National Ave Antiques
Sappointment
Helen Barr
Republicans Admit Worry Over Prices
The House banking committee endorses a Truman anti inflation alternative focused on business led price cutting while preserving anti trust laws. GOP senators preview a Taft cost of living statement, noting a potential loophole for compulsory action if voluntary measures fail and aiming to set themes for the January session.
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Robert A. Taft
Eft
Senate
GOP
Charles A. Halleck
House
Washington
House Banking Committee
Truman
Taft
Library Art Display Opens Tomorrow at Haseley Gallery
The Haseley school art gallery will be open Sunday and all day Monday with extended hours for a public viewing. Over 1000 students from local schools have enjoyed the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts exhibit. the collection features 35 original paintings by noted teachers Horace Day, Jean Fen, Dorothy Duggan, Princes Grove, and Warden Day. The Handley gallery is viewable before and after the Christmas concert Sunday.
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Haseley School
Virginia Museum of Fine
Win
American Tion
Eye Women
Horace Day
Mary Baldwin Art Department
Jean Fen
University of Richm
Dorothy Duggan
Mary W College
Princes Grove
Ison College
Warden
University of Louisville
Handley
BUTTONHOLE WORKERS OFFERED FOR SINGER SEARS AND WARD
Henry F. Seal advertises buttonhole workers for Singer, Sears Roebuck and Montgomery Ward in round or long bobbin at $1 for Xmas only. Immediate delivery in any quantity. Open until 9 pm at Rhodes' Drug Store Building in Winchester.
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Singer
Sears Roebuck
Montgomery Ward
Henry F. Seal
Rhodes’ Drug Store
Winchester
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U.S
Chicago Exchange
Redwing
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