Virginia News Roundup From Richmond to Gr an overview of local events
Virginia notes a highway bid process for a route along the New River with a potential 500000 dollar total, a Martinsville shooting leaves Kenneth Vaden critical, and a state warning network proposal is debated. Other items include a murder defense in Stanardsville, a school bond drive in Princess Anne, coal mine resumption in Grundy, and the Virginia Emergency Fuel Commission maintaining emergency control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Kenneth V. Vaden
Martinsville Star
Ahen
R. C. Vaden
Gretna
Vaden
Air Force
Virginia Emergency Fuel Commission
Buchanan County
James A. Anderson
What is a pit viper
The term pit viper refers to venomous snakes with a hollow pit between the eye and nostril. They possess hollow fangs that fold and erect for striking, and include rattlesnakes copperhead moccasin and fer-de-lance.
Truman Returns From Florida Vacation
President Truman arrived at National airport aboard the Independence after a three hour forty six minute flight from Key West. A large crowd and cabinet members greeted him as he prepared to lead a cabinet session and campaign for his Fair Deal in the 1950 elections. He will spend Christmas with family in Independence, Missouri through December 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Florida
Independence
National Airport
Key West
Congress
White House
O Sullivan Plastics Plant Expands Production and Payroll
The O Sullivan plant in Valley Pike area increases output amid a shift back to higher production after wartime slowdowns. Payroll has more than doubled to about 100,000 dollars monthly, with the plant capable of making over 12,000 products and supplying materials for three quarters of a million new women's and children's shoes monthly. Notable executives and directors from Charlottesville, Winchester, and New York oversee the operation and public relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terretta
O'Sullivan
Valley Pike
America
O’sullivan
Walter K
Bob Hope
Jimmy Durante
Red Skelton
Paul Terretta
Winchester
Catazella
Mr. Teretta
Halvosa
Warren Winterson
New York
P. L. Hockman
R. B. Grove
Douglas Grim
R. 8. Beck
Oscar Ziegler
Dieckman
M. R. Ie
Rudy Evans
Leroy Vinal
John Tuttel
W. C. Grove
Answers to the Daily Quiz from Brooklyn Page
Answers to the daily quiz printed on Page Brooklyn are provided here as a compact recap. The page lists solutions to the published questions, reflecting the newspaper’s quiz feature and reader engagement.
Mrs. E. K. Lewis Dies at 90. Rites Planned
Mrs. E. K. Lewis, aged 90, died after a brief illness. Rev. William Eisenberg of Grace Lutheran will officiate at funeral rites with interment at Mt. Hebron cemetery. Pallbearers include Harry Copenaver, Frank Brown, Frank Quantz, Robert Swartz, Robert Bell, Sidney Webster and William Gochenour. She was born in Winchester to Charles Henry and Louisa Specht Quantz and lived most of her life in Winchester, with years in Richmond for schooling. Surviving are three children R. Bruce Slonaker, Oscar H. Lewis of Winchester, and Hugh M. Lewis of Chicago. three grandchildren O. H. Lewis Jr., Lack Lee Lewis of Winchester, and E. M. Lewis of Maynard, Mass.. one great-grandson W. H Lewis of Winchester. and two nephews Frank and Harry Quantz of Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Eisenberg
Grace Lutheran Church
Mt. Hebron
Harry Copenhaver
Frank Brown
Frank Quantz
Robert Swartz
Robert Bell
Sidney Webster
William Gochenour
Winchester
Lewis
Charles Henry
Louisa Specht Quantz
Winchester Home Lighting Contest Draws Ten Entrants
Ten entries have been received for the Winchester outdoor home lighting contest sponsored by the chamber of commerce. First prize is a $50 U S bond plus a $50 radio. Judging begins Thursday at 6 p.m. and winners will be announced after the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Chamber of the
E. Brenle
Frederick Ave
Jas Fisher
W. Boscawen St
E. 8. Ellmore
Morningside Drive
Kenneth Adams
Liberty Ave
E. R. Clark
Elm St
Richard Venable
Valley Ave
Richard I. Brumback
Kerr St
Clarence Himelright
Miller St
T. W. Anderson
Ross Ave
W. H. Bosserman Sr
Fairmont Ave
Gene Sakers
Donald Smallwood
Coca Cola
South End Fire Hall
Baptist Christmas Program At First Church
The First Baptist church will present Christmas carols and special numbers by its two choirs and children’s kindergarten, with Christmas stories by Mrs. E. T. Cark and John Jones Jr. An Early Christmas morning service with Communion is held at seven o'clock, followed by no Sunday school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Cark
John Jones Jr
First Baptist Church
Estate Sales Directory at Frederick County Court House
Estate sale notices list items to be sold at Frederick County Court House and other locations. January auctions include Patton's Warehouse antiques and house goods January 2 at 425 N Cameron St. Elizabeth B Houchins estate January 3 15 East North Ave Winchester furniture and personal property. James P Reardon Trustee January 7 two real estate lots at the court house. Real estate on Front Royal Road January 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Reed
Frederick County Court House
Court Suspends Driver's License After High Speed Chase
Charles Henry Patton of Stephenson had his operator's license suspended for six months and received a 30 day suspended jail term on condition he not violate motor vehicle laws for 12 months. He must reimburse the State for damage to a 1947 Ford after a chase that reached 80 mph, crossed into West Virginia, and ended with a rollover on a hill injuring Patton. Trooper James Kincaid followed Patton. damage to his car was about 150 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trial Justice Court
Charles Henry Patton
Stephenson
F. L. Woolf
Patton
West Virginia
Virginia
Kincain
Kincaid
Robert de Haven
Warren Wildcats Grid Schedule Reveals 9-Game Campaign
Warren head coach John E. Davis announces a nine game football slate for the Wildcats opening September 15 at Strasburg and closing November 11 with Handley. The schedule includes New James Wood at Winchester November 3 and games against Luray Lee High Staunton Wilson Memorial Falls Church Harrisonburg and Waynesboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Davis
Warren County High School
Wildcats
Strasburg
Handley
James Wood Consolidated High School
Winchester
Luray
Lee High
Staunton
Wilson Memorial
Fishersville
Falls Church
Harrisonburg
Waynesboro
Winnott Shaver Dies in Arlington After Residing in DC
Winnott Shaver, formerly of Maurertown Virginia and later a DC resident, died at his Arlington home Sunday morning. He was a son of the late Albert Shaver and Cora Shaver of Maurertown. Surviving are several brothers and sisters. Sam Totty of Winchester is an uncle. Mrs. William B. Wagner and Mrs. Mary Totty Kline are cousins. Services will be held at Hines funeral home in Washington at 9 a.m. tomorrow, with burial to follow in Maurertown at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnott Shaver
Maurertown
District of Columbia
Arlington
Albert Shaver
Cora Shaver
Sam Totty
Winchester
William B. Wagner
Mary Totty Kline
Hines Funeral Home
Washington
Truman Advances Housing Plans and Education for Doctors
The article surveys Congress under Truman with talk of expanding government aid for medical training and housing. It notes a multi billion dollar public housing bill passed earlier and hints at a new housing program for middle income families. Rent control renewal, payroll tax debates, and the Brannan Plan for farm subsidies are also discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Truman
Man and Wife Shot To Death in Messick Home
In Messick Virginia Willard W Hensley age 65 and his estranged wife Laula 44 were found shot to death at their home in lower York county A .32 caliber revolver lay in Hensleys hand and powder burns appeared on his temple police believe he killed his wife then killed himself The couple had separated in October 1948 and moved to Poquoson area years ago. Hensley was a retired insurance salesman and Laula worked at a local sweet shop
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messick
Willard W. Hensley
Laula Willard Hensley
Hensley
Lower
York County
A. S. White
Rodney Lawson
Poquoson
Hampton
Chief Opposes Open Stairs at Schools
Petersburg fire chief J. N. Farmer opposed modifying the states prevention rules to keep school stairways open. He warned open stairs invite danger to life and cited fatal school fires. The State Corporation Commission took the matter under advisement after his lone opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
J. N. Farmer
Petersburg
Farmer
State Corporation Commission
SCC
Government loans and education funding shape postwar relief
The piece notes price supports continued via government loans and purchases to prevent surpluses. It states states finance education and that a Senate bill by Mr. Truman would provide 300 million dollars in federal aid to states, while the plan faces House opposition amid religious controversy.
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Senate
Truman
Stalin Honored in Communist World Celebrations
Across Soviet bloc nations and China, extensive tributes mark Stalin’s birthday. Czech communists collect 9,000,000 signatures for a greeting and unveil statues in Bratislava and Prague. China organizes rallies with gifts including paintings, sculptures and 40 silk banners praising Stalin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Czechoslovakia
Stalin
Bratislava
Prague
Gerlachovka
China
Mao Tze-tung
Log Chains Axes All Wood Cut Wedges
Brumback and Sons at 309 N Cameron St offer log chains axe wedges and other forestry hardware with phone contact 4129 for orders or inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. I. Brumback & Sons
N. Cameron St
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Tuck
Stanardsville
Winfred Deane
H. C. Moyers Jr
Deane
Moyers
C. G. Miller
Maxwell Deane
A. G. Deane
Princess Anne
Princess Anne County
Cox
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Seatback
Oceana
Great Neck
Lynnhaven
Grundy
Harman
United Mine Workers
Barr’s Farmers Hardware
Orkin
A. F. Rees, Inc
Berryville, VA
Cabinet
Brooklyn
E. K. Lewis
Baptist
Chapman Motor CO
FORD
John W. Rosenberger & Co., Inc
BiBideck m
Warren Books
Frederick Consolidated High
Commercial & Savings Bank
East North Ave
Elizabeth B. Houchins
G. G. Baker
Sgt
Admi
Coleman Dunn
McCullogh
Shade Equipment Co
Russia
Moscow
Romania
Radio
TLE
Glaize & Bro
North Cameron St
Auto-Glass Service
Kelvinator
Kelvinetor
Kelvinator Electric Ranger
Applian
E. Boscawen
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