Virginia apple rate case seeks reopen and reargument
The Virginia State Horticultural Society backed by the State Corporation Commission petitioned the Interstate Commerce Commission for a reopening and reargument of the Virginia apple rate case. Evidence from carriers and New York growers is cited to show parity with New York rates, arguing the existing basis harms Virginia growers and southern markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
Virginia State Horticultural Society
State Corporation Commission
Shenandoah
Interstate Commerce Commission
Virginia
H. E. Ketner
Commerce
State Corporation Commissions
New York
Charlottesville
Roanoke
United States
Southern
Indiana
Illinois
Chicago
Bontinsea
Shoemaker Faces Trial On Arson Charge
Shoemaker, a Gore area resident, is set to stand trial February 9 on a grand jury indictment for arson in the October 28 1950 fire at the Eastern Silica and Chemical Corporation plant near Gore. Sheriff and state fire investigators were involved. Shoemaker is jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pig
Frederick County
Biscuit Court
Gore
Eastern Silcia and Chemical Corporation
Bryan O. Brumback
E. L. Humston
PR. M. Cougill
Silas W. Grim
Fred E. Kline
Joseph W. Hancher
J. M. Williams
Shoemaker
Philip Williams
Eastern Silica and Chemical Corporation
Shoemak Sy
Pannte 'Ana Deogtas Ves Y
West Virginia
Another Quake Rocks Hastings Causing a Panic
A powerful aftershock hit Hastings New Zealand at 10 o clock causing renewed panic. Martial law bars entry to the business district without a permit as looting occurs and guards station across the town. The American consulate reports no US casualties listed yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Hastings
New Zealand
Washington
Wellington
State Department
Four Killed in Prague Unemployment Demonstration clash
Four people were killed and four others fatally injured as gendarmes charged unemployed demonstrators at Asch. In Dux, about 200 protesters attempted to reach the city hall, clashing with gendarmes who fired into the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Prague
Czecho-Slovakia
Asch
Eee
Dux
Bohemia
Special Rain Prayers Ordered In Cincinnati Archdiocese
Archbishop J. T. McNicholas ordered special prayers for rain to relieve the drought and prepare the earth for a bountiful harvest. The prayers will be said daily in all Catholic churches of the Cincinnati archdiocese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Cincinnati
Ohio
J. T. McNicholas
Hauling Wanted to Baltimore and Washington
Long distance hauling job sought with reasonable rates. Contact RN KC MICCICHE for details at 461, p-11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Washington
Plans for joint Virginia State and Cumberland Valley firemen’s convention
A large Winchester meeting outlined preparations for the August convention of the Virginia State and Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen's Associations. Reports covered concessions, parades, dances, and a two-parade plan to showcase firefighting apparatus for about 80 000 visitors. An art exhibit and public entertainment at Handley High School and Handley Auditorium are planned with proceeds funding school art purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia State
Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen
Friendship Fire Company
O. H. Lewis
Ding
Nelson F. Richards
Cumberland Valley
Virginia
Middle Atlantic
Shenandoah
Fred W. Forney
Clay Manuel
G. Reginald
Haines
H. Jones
Handley High School
Gainsborough
Titian
da Vinci
Terborch
Murillo
van Dyck
Raphael
Brush
Ben Foster
George de Forest
George Innes
Ernest Albert
Frank Duveneck
Gardner Symons
Bruce Crane
William Wyant
Harry Vincent
Robert Westley Amick
Gustav Wiegand
Handley Auditorium
Handley Orchestra
Glee Club
Quartette
Gallery of History and Art
Hook Takes Chrysler Plymouth Agency In Winchester
Mr L J Hook, previously agent for Oakland and Pontiac, now represents Chrysler and Plymouth in Winchester. A display of the new models is planned around February 20 with Hook promising complete service and economical care for owners and prospective buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Hook
Oakland
Pontiac
Chrysler
Plymouth
Winchester
Hook
Important meeting of Virginia fruit growers in Winchester
A very important meeting of the fruit growers of the Valley of Virginia will be held at the Court House in Winchester at two o'clock Saturday, February Tth. Commissioner George W. Koiner will discuss next year's inspection regulations and spray residue. All growers are urged to attend, including those in Frederick County. PHIL H. GOLD, Pres. Frederick County Fruit Growers Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley of Virginia
Court House
Winchester
George W. Koiner
Commissioner of Agriculture of
Virginia
Frederick County
Eastern Public Service Corp Bus Information Notice
Public notice for general bus information services in Pennsylvania. Contains operational details and contact guidance for riders seeking route and schedule information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Pub. Service Corp
Rpree. al
Commerce Banquet Program Set At George Washington Hotel
The annual Chamber of Commerce and luncheon clubs banquet is scheduled for tomorrow evening at 6 30 at the George Washington Hotel. Judge Philip Williams will toastmaster. The program features solos, presidential introductions, the Winchester Chamber of Commerce yearly report by Charles P. McVicar, readings by Mrs Morrissett, an address by Calvin Brown of the United States Chamber, and a piano solo by Geo H Emmons. Calvin Brown arrives in Winchester at 2 30 and will tour the city with McVicar and Andrew Bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce and
George Washington
Philip Williams
Nans
Colorado
Cy Mee
Chamber of Commerce
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Charles P. McVicar
Reading
Morrissett
Lynchburg
A. H. Jackson
Calvin Brown
Organization Department of the United States Chamber of Commerce
Geo. H. Emmons
Brown
Winchester
Andrew Bell
Friendship Fire Company Monthly Meeting Notice
The regular monthly meeting of the Friendship Fire Company will be held in Friendship Hall tomorrow night at 8 o clock. All members are requested to be present. Fred W. Forney, Captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Friendship Fire Company
Friendship Hall
Fred W. Forney
Firemen Seek Public Typists Aid for Winchester Department
The Winchester fire department asks stenographers and typists who wish to assist public spiritedly to leave their names with H. R. Potts at 152 North Lyon Street. An hour or so of help now and then will mean much to us. Convention Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Fire Department
H. R. Potts
North Loi N Street
B. & C. Bread Wins Over Apotogas Taster Group
A local taste panel selects B. and C. Bread as the top choice in a citywide bread flavor test. Judges praised rich flavor and satisfying texture, noting its standout crust and aroma.
Salvation Army Opens Free Soup Kitchen in Winchester
Major and Mrs. James Mars announce a temporary free soup kitchen at 15 West Bosca wen Street serving 11 0 1 30 and 3 30 to 5 30 daily starting tomorrow. Open to residents and visitors in need with donations requested and volunteers sought to aid the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mars
Salvation Army
Winchester
West Boscawen Street
E. Bruce Capper
Mars
Harry T. Smith
United States Army
Major Mars
Stolen Oakland Coupe Recovered Within Forty Five Minutes
Mrs. Catherine P. Richards reported her Oakland coupe stolen in front of the George Washington Hotel at 11 30 a m. Officer Hinkins pursued the thieves toward Berryville and recovered the car near the Berryville colt show grounds after a short pursuit. Mrs Richards and her brother in law Nelson F Richards joined the chase and returned the vehicle to the city as Clarke county authorities and Berryville police continued the search for the two suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Catherine P. Richards
Alva C. Richards
George Washington
Clarke County
Berryville
Hinkins
Colt Show Grounds
W. W. Smallwood
Fire destroys Faulk home. two children perish in blaze
Leechburg Pennsylvania February 5 two children Paul Jr 3 and Theodore 2 sons of Paul Faulk die in a house fire. Their mother 23 is burned seriously while attempting rescue and is hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leechburg
Paul Faulk
Paul, Jr
Theodore
Faulk
Northern Virginia Dental Study Club Meets at Dr Grove’s Strasburg Office
The February meeting of the Northern Virginia Dental Study Club, led by Dr C B Harlee, discussed better health dentistry and plans for a Handley County school dental clinic. Dr M A Byrd joined as new member, taking over Dr W A Daniels practice as he left for an internship in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Virginia Dental Study Club
Cecil S. Grove
Strasburg
C. B. Harlee
Winchester
Harlee
Handley School
Grove
Timberville
Fahrney
Baltimore Dental Society
Baltimore
M. A. Byrd
Berryville
W. A. Daniels
George W. Winter
School of Exodontists
St. Louis College of Dentistry
St. Louis
Daniels
Drs. Cecil Grove
E. M. Steele
Stephens City
W. A. Wunder
Woodstock
W.E. Fahrney
J. A. Richard
R. B. Snapp
W. D. Myers
B. M. Knight, Jr
E. C. Ce
R. R. Sartelle
Wincheser
W. E. Fahrney
Tanquary Appeals Reckless Driving Charge After Collision
Mrs. Elizabeth Tanquary appealed a $20 fine and costs in police court to the Corporation Court after a collision between her car and a Jones Brothers Meat Market truck driven by John Franks on South Loudon Street yesterday afternoon. Judge Don ald L. Weems presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald L. Weems
Elizabeth Tanquary
Corporation Court
Local Man Shoots Four Pound Hawk on Millwood Pike
Holmes Lewis, resident of Millwood Pike, shot and killed a chicken hawk believed to raid his yard. The hawk weighed four pounds and stretched about 47 inches across the wings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes Lewis
Millwood Pike
Fall Injures Haldeman’s Creamery Worker Emerson Brown
Emerson Brown, employed at Haldeman's Creamery, slipped at work yesterday and severely cut his hand on a broken milk bottle. He was treated at Memorial Hospital and returned to duties at the creamer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Brown
Haldeman’s Creamery
Memorial Hospital
Mr. Brown
Sarah Zane Fire Company Regular Meeting Notice
Regular meeting of the Sarah Zane Fire Company scheduled for Friday February 5 at 8 o clock. Captain B B Brown signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zane Fire CO
Sarah Zane Fire Company
B. Brown
Sermon and Feast Notice for Local Meeting
The annual sermon will be preached Sunday night at 7 30 p m meeting at company hall at 7 p m. The notice invites R B Brown captain to attend and asks all to be present. Also announces a feast of organs at Moling and Cather starting Friday with unclear details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company Hall
R. B. Brown
Moling & Cather
Prospects for a VA veterans hospital improve in Virginia
Prospects for a 400 bed general medicine hospital in Virginia for World War I veterans are favorable. The plan urges $1.5 million funding, with Virginia among states considered by the Veterans Bureau as a potential site. More than sixteen Virginia cities including Richmond and Norfolk bid for the facility once funds are authorized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
W. Glenn Elliott
The
American Legion
Congressional Committee On Veterans Affairs
Washington
Virginia Legionnaire
United States Veteran's Bureau Hospital
Elliot
Richmond
Norfolk
Wytheville
Salem
Roanoke
Clifton Forge
Lexington
Benna Vista
Harrisonburg
Charlottesville
Staunton
Lynchburg
Portsmouth
Hampton
Fredericksburg
Waynesboro
National
Congressorial
B. M. Roszel
Winchester
Roby C. Thompson
Abingdon
A. T. Finch
Chase City
Miss Murray Life Interest In City Hotel And Stable
Mrs. Graybella Ebert widow of Charles M. Ebert says a published clause misstated the gift. The fourth clause grants Miss Maggie Murray of Winchester Va. life interest in the City Hotel Nos 223 and 225 on North Main Street and the rear livery stable, for her natural life, in gratitude for kindness to the Eberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graybella Ebert
Charles M. Ebert
Corporation Court
The
Star
Ebert
City Hotel
Maggie Murray
Apple markets at New Liverpool export group report
Cargo Scythia described as fair to good. demand strong for top quality and weak for others. Prices list Yorks, Ben Davis, Albemarle Pippins, Winesaps and Staymans with varied per bushel rates. exchange rate noted as 24 cents per shilling. G B Cooper Harnden and Company, Liverpool Apple Exporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Cooper
Harnden & Company
Liverpool
Scythia
Yorks
Ben Davis
Albemarle Pippins
Winesaps
Staymans
G. BR. Cooper
Apple Exporters AN
Scotland
Byrd presses federal farm roads fund plea
Former Virginia governor H F Byrd drought relief chairman urges a federal fund of 50 000 per county for farm to market roads to unlock Congress gridlock and aid relief. He warns an extra session would harm business recovery. Senator Glass, Swanson, and Red Cross chair Payne cited in telegrams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Richmond
H. F. Byrd
Virginia
Congress
United States
Glass and Swanson
John Barton Payne
Red Cross
Byrd
Washington
Senate
Hoover
Tontene
Oday
Reckless Driving Charge Against Two Is Dismissed
Mayor FP Shryock presided as charges of reckless driving against Mrs. E C Yost and Lucy Foley were dismissed after a car crash at South Braddock and Westford streets last Thursday. Walter Foley Jr suffered mangled fingers. Lucy Foley was found under Virginia’s age limit to operate a car. Attorneys Burr P Harrison and James P Reardon represented Foley and Mrs Yost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FP. A. Shryock
Donald L. Weems
E. C. Yost
Lucy Foley
South Braddock
Westford
Walter Foley, Jr
Virginia
Burr P. Harrison
James P. Reardon
Foley
Yost
Family of Six Lost in West Virginia Fire
An Asco, West Virginia, house fire killed a family of six. Mrs. Clarence Bennett, 23, died in hospital after others perished: her husband, two sons aged four and six, and two young daughters died in the fire. Officials attribute the blaze to an overheated kitchen stove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
W. Va
Clarence Bennett
Asco
Here
Navy Dirigible Encounters Storm On Way South
The navy dirigible Los Angeles heading to Guantanamo Cuba faced a storm off the Bahama Islands. It circled to avoid thunder and was tracked 65 miles north of the Bahamas and 667 miles from its destination early today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Guantanamo
Cuba
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Apple Growers’ Society
Virginia Horticultural Association
Circuit Court
Handley
Mr. Hook
Phil H. Gold
Frederick County Fruit Growers Association
B. and
DR. Grove
Valley Club OF the
Dentiss
Legion
Murray
APPLE
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Brils
Exs
Bskts
London
Glasgow
Cardiff
Bristol
Southampton
Hild
Farm Roads Fund
White House
West Va
Navy
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