Lighting Prize Won by Handley Junior Student
An 18 year old Handley junior Richard I Brumback earned the Lighting Prize for a life size Santa, sleigh and reindeer on his home at 321 Kerr St outlined by floodlights. His prize included a $50 bond and $50 portable radio for the most original display among many entries across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard I. Brumback
Fred Brumback
Kerr St
Young Brumback
Santa
Brumback
Gene Sakers
Chamber
Whic
W. R. Armel
Greystone Terrace
Clarence Himelright
Miller St
Valley Ave
Christian Gutmann
Douglas Fisher
W. Boscawen St
E. E. Brengle
Frederick St
Christmas Cheers From Ma Winchester Payroll of Holiday Wishes
On the eve of Christmas Ma Winchester and office associates extend warm wishes for joy peace and goodwill. A Sam’s Cash Grocery will be open Monday December 26 from 7 am to 6 pm and a “Minute Shoppers” feature promises a grand selection. Fireworks and meats offered with delivery and curbside discounts at local shops on Front Royal Pike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam’s
Pope Seeks Unity of Christians Against Atheism
Vatican City dispatch reports Pope Pius XII urging worldwide Christian unity to counter militant atheism ahead of the 1950 Holy Year aimed at renewing faith, justice, and harmony. He hopes the jubilee brings humanity back to God and social systems grounded in Christian liberties amid calls for peace. President Truman also sent Christmas wishes, stressing dedication to world order and peaceful futures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican City
Pius XII
Truman
Washington
United States
White House
Mr.Truman
Myron C. Taylor
U. S
Equalization Fund Proposed In Secondary Highway System
The State Tax Study Commission recommends creating an equalization fund to correct inequalities within secondary highway districts. Other proposals include state takeover of primary extensions in municipalities, with authority to intervene in by pass site selections and to withhold funds if projects fail engineering or economic standards. The plan aims to improve value and efficiency in road construction and maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
State Tax Study Commission
State Highway Department
Highway Department
Highway Commission
Jacobson Spy Suspect Arrest in Hungary
Hungary announces the arrest of Israel Jacobson an American Jewish welfare worker and director of the American Joint Distribution Committee on suspicion of spying. Jacobson was detained after returning from leave in the United States.
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Bufapest
Israel Jacobson
Jacobson
Hungary
American Joint Distribution Committee
United States
Insecticide hearing set for January in Washington
A broad list of fruits and vegetables will be examined to determine which insecticides may be used without harming humans. FDA, chemical and insect experts, growers, manufacturers and consumer groups will testify. The hearing seeks safe residue limits and possible regulations to protect consumers while not crippling food production.
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Food and Drug Administration
Agriculture Department
State Agricultural Colleges
Christmas Holiday Closures and Pre-Christmas Sale Notices
Barrs Studio closes from 1 p m December 24 to December 27 and reopens December 28. Plumly Lumber Corp announces closing for the Christmas holiday. George W Kurtz Furniture Store advertises a pre Christmas sale with 10 percent or more discounts and hours noting closure from 1 p m December 24 to December 27.
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Plumly Lumber Corp
Russell Potts
Royal Pike
George W. Kurtz
S. Kent St
Open house drawing night and holiday events listed
Attend open house on drawing night and party at South End Fire Co Hall. Free G.E. television set to be won at 9 pm. Restaurant in Battletown VA closes Dec 24 for a week reopening Dec 31. Turkeys and chickens advertised near Esso Village 3% south of Winchester at 1:30 pm and another match on Mon Dec 26.
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VFP
Wwoteanie
Battletown Restaurant
Esso Village
Winchester
South End
W. Boscawen
Rouss
Ie Forcat
Tests Proposed On Basic Learning By School Pupils
The State Tax Study Commission reports Virginia should adopt statewide tests to measure pupil learning and assess curriculum quality. It urges objective tests to reveal deficiencies, stresses basic subjects, and calls for careful evaluation of offerings before expanding curriculums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
State Tax Study Commission
Sai
State Department of Education
State Board of Education
Heinz Employes Dinner Guests of Company Tonight
Annual Christmas dinner of the H. J. Heinz Co. employes will be held this evening at the George Washington hotel. A gold medal for 10 years service will be awarded to Herbert L. Smoke by J. G. Stadelman. Gold watches go to women at 12 years and men at 20 years. This month 219 Heinz employees nationwide receive similar service awards.
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H. J. Heinz Co
George Washington
Herbert L. Smoke
Heinz Winchester
J. G. Stadelman
Heinz
United States
Eggs Drop to Support Price on Local Market
Eggs were quoted at 37 cents per dozen for Grade A extra large by local buyers today after the Department of Agriculture announced the support price. The quotation marked a 3 cent drop from yesterday's level.
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Department of Agriculture
Churches Feature Music Pageants For Christmas
Local churches prepare Christmas music and pageants during Christmas week. Christ Episcopal plans 11:30 p m candlelight service, Sacred Heart offers midnight mass, and a Messiah performance by the Cew Presbyterian choir is scheduled.
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Christ Episcopa
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Winchester Presbyterian
Market St. Methodist Church
Cew Presbyterian
Centenary Reformed Church
First Brethren
Berryville Ave
Elm St
Monay
Santa Delivers Christmas Cheer to 102-Year-Old Mrs Sloat
Santa Claus visits Maplewood nursing home to deliver fruit and candy to patients on Christmas morning. Festivities include a turkey dinner, carols, and a large Christmas tree already set up. Mrs Elizabeth Sloat, who turns 102 on January 15, has received many gifts though her son’s attendance is uncertain.
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Santa Claus
Maplewood Nursing Home
Elizabeth Sloat
Santa
Incoming mail swamps Winchester Post Office this holiday season
Postmaster Carl Campbell reports heavy inbound mail with 34 000 pieces yesterday, bringing total cancellations to 564 220 for the pre Christmas period, only 24 160 short of last year’s record. Workers keep up deliveries and aim to have greeting cards and parcels delivered by Christmas Eve as Saturday service closes windows at noon tomorrow.
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Winchester
Carl Campbell
Campbell
State urged to shift taxation to localities and return revenue
A Virginia commission recommended creating a permanent administrative unit under the governor to study state agency efficiency and suggest improvements. Led by Charles J. Duke Jr, the team argued closer supervision could save money by coordinating tasks across Farm, Retail, and Industrial state institutions and agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Charles J. Duke Jr
Duke
Battle Hails Virginia Tax Study With Praise
Governor hopeful John B Battle lauds the 52 page Virginia State Tax Study Commission report and plans a detailed discussion in the January 18 inaugural address. Governor Tuck offers no comment but may present observations to the General Assembly. Educational groups await reactions and prepare comments for publication.
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Richmond
Virginia
State Tax Study Commission
John
Battle
Tuck
General Assembly
Workmen Begin Demolition Beside Winchester Hospital Site
Workmen started razing an apartment building adjacent to the Winchester Hospital. Homer Alberti, the administrator, said a definite contract for a new hospital building and alteration program would be announced soon. The 52 ft addition on Cork Street will extend to the current dismantled apartment site for materials.
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Eee
Winchester Hospital
Homer Alberti
Cork St
George Whitacre
Yule Movie Draws 1500 to Palace
An estimated 1500 youngsters attended a free Christmas matinee at the Palace theatre. Early arrival led to an earlier admission, the house packed 30 minutes before showtime. Santa greeted the children and the program ran cartoons and a Rudolph the Reindeer tale until 11:40 with a 40 minute clearing. Each child received an ice cream cone, candy, a Christmas book and a Rudolph novel. one policy renewal noted.
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Palace Theatre
Santa Claus
Rudolph the Reindeer
Coal Output Drops Below Preceding Week
Washington December 23 194? About 8.71 million net tons of soft coal were mined last week, the National Coal Association estimated. This total fell about 0.4 million tons from the prior week.
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Washington
National Coal Assn
Temperature Plunges After Record December Heat
Overnight temperatures dropped from a 68 degree December 22 high to 33 degrees this morning as a cold front moved east. Although no ice formed, police warned of possible accidents with tonight's forecast of 15 to 20 degrees, while most of the Midwest faced a cold white Christmas and eastward it stayed warmer in coastal areas. Severe cold stretched from the Dakotas to Illinois with sub-zero readings in parts of Minnesota and North Dakota.
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Ees
Weather Bureau
Rien
Associated Press
Midwest
Pittsburgh
Appalachian Mountains
Atlantic
Dakotas
Illinois
Pembina
N. D
International Falls
Minn
New York City
Times Square
Buffalo
Boston
Philadelphia
Mercury
Minnesota
North Dakota
Great Lakes
Virginia commission urges economy to bolster local finances
A 21 member Commission on State Local Revenues and Expenditures told Governor Tuck and the General Assembly that Virginia must strive for local self sufficiency in financing government. The report urges strict economy and notes a shift away from heavy reliance on the property tax, suggesting a sales tax may be inevitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Tuck
General Assembly
Commission On State
Se Elieve
Gray
Waverly
Legisla
Bud
J. H. Bradford
Robert Whitehead
Nelson
Charles W. Wampler
Harrisonburg
William H. Stauffer
Richmond
State Chamber of Commerce
William B. Speck
League of Virginia Counties
Jonathan W. Old Jr
Norfolk
W. L. Zimmer
Five Day Virginia Weather Outlook and Local Notes
Five day outlook for Virginia Saturday through Wednesday shows near normal temperatures with a cold holiday weekend and a warmer Tuesday. Rain or snow is expected about Wednesday with total precipitation around a quarter inch. Location referenced is one mile north of Winchester on Route 22 opposite DeHaven's Service Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Winchester
DeHaven
L. P
Buck” McDonald
Xmas Saving Club
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Handley
St. Nick
Fryers & Roasters
ESTER
Margaret Bk
Hodgson Hat & Dress Shop
Pope
United Christian Church
By Ovid A. Martin
BARR
Braddock St. Methodist
Grace Lutheran Church
Mrs. E. Sloat
W. Va
Winchester Evening Star
Winchester Armory
Jack Fretwell
Winchester Jr. Chamber Commerce
Rouss Ave
Evening Star
Sears
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