Wife Hidden in Back Seat Kills Husband at Trust Spot
Miss Vergie Holliday, 42, is charged with murder after shooting Eddie E. Holliday when he met another woman in a secluded area near Trust Spot. Estelle Moore, 35, a witness and foreman’s wife, is held as material witness while Holliday is treated. authorities say the shooting occurred after Mrs Holliday learned of suspected infidelity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murie
Vergie Holliday
Estelle Moore
Holliday
Eddie E. Holliday
Frederick County Agriculture Sees Market Growth and Orchard Shifts
The article traces postwar farm trends in Frederick County noting expansion of livestock and poultry markets through the Virginia Livestock Market and Farmers Livestock Exchange, plus Shen Valley Meat Packers Co op. It highlights declines in apple production from 1929 to 1949, orchard relocations, diversification into peaches and cherries, and plans to reallocate over 9,000 acres to other crops and pastures as market outlets improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Livestock Market
Farmers Livestock Exchange, Inc
Co-op Packing Plant
Shen Valley Meat Packers Co-op
Timberville
Virginia
West Virginia
Rockingham Poultry Marketing Co-Op
Both
Viginia
Frederick
Virginia Crop Reporting Service
Frederick County
Diversified farming urged for next decade economy
The outlook shows fruit income may fall while livestock dairy poultry and eggs rise to over two million dollars. Farmers are urged to expand pastures boost livestock income, maintain soil conservation, and improve efficiency to offset a projected ten percent drop in 1950 farm income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theia Penick’ Conety
Airlines sue Bolivian pilot for half a million
Eastern Airlines filed in federal court seeking 500000 from Bolivian pilot Erick Rio Bridoux over the November 1 collision at National airport that destroyed a company airliner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eastern Airlines Today
Erick Rio Bridoux
National Airport
Ritter at Charleston Navy Seaman Serves Aboard Tanager
William B. Ritter son of Mr and Mrs Leo M Ritter of 228 E Boscawen St serves aboard the minesweeper Tanager in Charleston 8 C Ritter entered the naval service December 16 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Ritter, Sexeman
USN
Leo M. Ritter
E. Boscawen St
Charleston
C. Ritter
Naval Service
Formosa Policy Sparks Bipartisan Push In Washington
Senator Knowland proposed a small mission to Formosa as part of a broader Asia perimeter policy to guide U S military aid and training for Chiang Kai shek troops. Senator Smith urged Republican involvement in foreign policy decisions while noting military chiefs questioned Formosa’s defense value.
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Knowland
Calif
Chiang
Formosa
Asia
Washington
H. Alexander Smith
RNJ
Smith
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Stores Close Early for New Year Holiday
The Memoper stores of the Winchester Retail Merchants Assn will close at 6 p m tomorrow New Year s Eve and reopen Tuesday after the legal holiday. Ralph Larson president said inventories are under last year s due to heavy Christmas sales and many stores plan January clearance sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memoper
Winchester Retail Merchants Assn
Ralph Larson
Cabinet previews Truman message amid talk of free enterprise
Washington December 30 President Truman convened his cabinet for a preview of the upcoming State of the Union as plans unfold to send the economic message to Congress next Friday and budget estimates a week later. The Council of Economic Advisers report urges cooperation between free government and free enterprise and supports rent controls, early Social Security expansion, steady business growth, and tax program stability. Senator O Mahoney praises the view while Senator Russell doubts and says the message should reflect free enterprise principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin B. Harkinson
Washington
Truman
Senate
House
White House
Congress
Council of Economic Advisers
O'Mahoney
O’mahoney
D-Wye
House Economic Committee
Roosevelt
Peeigg
White House Economic Group
Joint Congressional Committee
Russell
D-Ga
Ct 3
Watch Night Service at First Brethren Church
The First Brethren Church on Berryville Ave hosts a watch night service starting at 10 30 p m with Rev Paul E Dick leading music testimonies and short messages followed by dedication. The program runs until shortly after midnight with a community turnout expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Brethren
Berryville Ave
Taft-Hartley Act support networks grow nationwide
The Taft-Hartley Act champion Taft led by the 80th Congress faces last season repeal attempts. AFL and CIO urge members to donate a dollar, with much of the funds aimed at Ohio. Businessmen launch interstate fund drives for Taft, and former Senator Hawkes is said to back the effort. Contributions are streaming into Taft headquarters from across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AFL
CIO
Ohio
Taft
Hawkes
New Jersey
National Association of Manufacturers
December sales lift to 14 percent above 1948 period
December department store sales rose 14 percent over the same week in 1948 as post Christmas bargains draw shoppers. Four week dollar totals match 1948’s pace, though goods volume is higher due to lower prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Uranium Ore Found In Upper Michigan
NEGAUNEE Mich Dec 30 Uranium ore a basic material for atomic bombs has been discovered in upper Michigan The find announced by Jones Laughlin Ore Co with Atomic Energy Commission approval is the first reported in the state The size of the deposit and its mining viability are not yet known Japan reportedly has 8000000 radio receiving sets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Negaunee
Mich
Upper Michigan
Jones & Laughlin Ore Co
Atomic Energy Commission
Michigan
Young Folks Sponsor Watch Night Service At Braddock Street
A candlelight watch night service sponsored by Braddock Street Methodist Church youth will occur at 11 p.m. tomorrow with organ music from 10:45 led by Mrs. Hoye L. Riley. Soloists include Peggy Haymaker Betty Junehurst Marvin Hutchinson. planning by Dorothy Lichliter. ushers Warren Larrick John Pickeral Robert Pickeral James Prince. pastor Dr. William Archer Wright administers Holy Communion before midnight and the benediction at 12 05. Residents of Winchester and vicinity invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peope
Braddock St. Methodist Church
Hoye L. Riley
Peggy Haymaker
Betty June Iurst
Marvin Hutchinson
William Covington
Nancy Hurst
Joyce Quick
Barbara Gregory
Rodney Keller
Barbara Wheeler
Dorothy Lichliter
Warren Larrick
John Pickeral
Robert Pickeral
James Prince
William Archer Wright
Winchester
Agriculture Dept Sets 25 Cent Egg Buy Price
The Agriculture Department announced it will purchase ungraded eggs in the Midwest at farm prices averaging at least 25 cents per dozen during January and February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Midwest
Howard Plans Virginia School Census This Summer
State law requires a five year census to count school age persons in Virginia. The 1945 census counted ages one to 20. this summer the census will occur between April and September to determine the number of children seven to twenty in the state. Feeder airlines service 140 U S cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Corn teamwork boosts farm income through pasture cropping
Farmers discuss applying principles from corn production to pastures and crops to raise income. They emphasize teamwork and adapting practices to expand revenue opportunities across directions.
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Roy A. Lee
Plumbing & Heating
S. Kent St
M-M
McCulloch Chain Saw
Frick Sawmill
Airlines
Ritter
America
Winchester Food Lockers
East Pall Mall
Watch Night Service
Notre Dame
Great Lakes
Army
Japan
Bell’bell
Front Royal
Polly Parrot
J. W. Grove Furniture CO
S. Loudoun St
Howard
United States
George Schad
Boyd Ave
Martinsburg
W. Va
Hill's
TOY & Novelty Store
Ieee
LPL
General Electric
Reg. U.S. Pat
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