Virginia's Fourth District to elect fresh-faced House member
The February 17 vote will usher in Virginia ninth freshman in seven years as the state’s delegation undergoes a major turnover. Only five Virginians who served on Pearl Harbor Day remain in Congress, with several moving to the Senate or resigning. Otis Bland is the dean at 72 with long service, while John W. Flannagan Jr. and others depart or shift roles, reshaping the Richmond delegation's balance and ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
John W. Flannagan, Jr
A. Willis Robertson
House
Colgate W. Darden, Jr
Winder R. Harris
Ralph H. Caughton
Porter Hardy
Stanley
Clifton A. Woodrum
Y Almond
Burr P. Harrison
Robertson
Otis Bland
Messrs
Flannagan and
Smith
Bland
Roosevelt
Virginia
Richmond
Gary
Ages of Senators and Officials Mentioned in Report
The record lists ages for individuals: Smith 64, Mr Flannagan 62, each Senator 60, Mr Stanley 57, Mr Gary 55, and Mr Almond 49. The fragment notes a group with varied ages, suggesting a roster or biographical detail within a political or organizational context.
Eye For An Eye Policy On Russia Trade
President Truman argues against halting heavy machinery and farm equipment sales to Russia. The stance puzzles Americans as the administration hints at possible export controls prioritizing friendly nations while unfriendly ones may face limits. The policy is described as eye-for-an-eye diplomacy needing real action to back tough talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene Reflector
Truman
Russia
Tow a Cloud to the Drought Area Stirs Novel Idea
Scientists speculate on guiding weather by dispersing dry ice to seed clouds and tow them to arid regions to combat drought. The concept envisions altering precipitation patterns through controlled atmospheric manipulation.
Winchester Mourns Tommy Fadeley Blue Baby at Memorial Hospital
News notes Tommy Fadeley of Winchester died at Memorial hospital one year ago. Parking meter collections in Winchester last month totaled $1,577. Mrs. Philip Fowle, chairman of the Ladies Night and Open House at Conrad Hoover American Legion post, announced plans for the January 23 event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Fadeley
Winchester
Memorial Hospital
Philip Fowle
Conrad Hoover
Notable Local Deaths and an Accident Recall
Five years ago in 1943 Mrs. Gertrude Kidwell of Paw Paw West Virginia died after the car she rode in skidded into a trailer truck near Cross Junction. A letter to Mayor C R Anderson recalls a meeting with Lt Marshall Hollis of this city. W F Orndorff, a veteran farmer from the Fawcetts Gap area, died at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Kidwell
Paw Paw
W. Va
Cross Junction
C. R. Anderson
Winchester
England
Ells
Marshall Hollis
W. F. Orndorff
Fawcetts Gap
Car overturns on Market St injuring two persons
In 1938 two men were badly hurt when their car rolled and slid into a dwelling on Market Street. The Rotary and Kiwanis clubs plan their rural urban meet at the George Washington hotel with about 225 expected. P. H. Gold, an orchardist, was elected chairman of the County Horticultural Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market St
Rotary and
Kiwanis Clubs
George Washington Hotel
P. H. Gold
County Horticultural Assn
Virginia Bankers Assn to Hear Carter Glass Speaker
A 1923 report notes a Berryville youth ransacking a car at the plaza. Two Negro girls were arraigned for street walking after police surveillance. Senator Carter Glass will be principal speaker at the 14th annual meeting of the Virginia Bankers Association third group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. cC. Kercheval
Berryville
Carter Glass
Virginia Bankers Assn
Gas Co. Shuts Boilers, Town Dark Over Weekend
In 1898 the Gas Company shuts down boilers for repairs and leaves the town in darkness for the weekend. Horsey and Atwell's store delivers new greatcoats to the city police. Citizens press board members on use of Judge Handley's estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gas Co
Horsey and Atwell
Judge Handley
Strength For The Day Sermon By Earl L Douglas
A historical reflection on early Methodism. It recalls a preacher who aimed to disrupt John Wesley but found conversion, choosing ministry over opposition. The piece warns that conscience speaks now and leaves only darkness if ignored, urging timely repentance before judgment. It notes one ruffian who resisted outward reform but encountered the King of Glory in faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wesley
God
King of Glory
Question Quiz From The Air Questions Page 2
Answers reveal a 1941 quiz with asks about presidents, sports managers, poets, and world events. It references Durocher, Pearl Harbor, laurel traditional laureation, and Amos and Andy radio run starting in 1927.
Weddell Wills Leave Bulk to Historical Society
Wills of former Ambassador Alexander W. Weddell and his wife admissible in Richmond chancery court allocate most of $1.756 million estates to the Historical Society including $100000 in each will and furnishings art objects. Each will also bequeaths $10000 to the College of William and Mary Hampden Sydney University of Richmond George Washington University and the University of Virginia rector and visitors of UVA receive $10000, while the Weddell Memorial Episcopal Church Trustees and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts get $10000 each per will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Alexander W. Weddel
Richmond Chancery Court
The
Historical Society
Weddells
College of William and Mary
Hampden-Sydney
University of Richmond
George Washington University
University of Virginia
Weddell Memorial Episcopal Church
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
T E P Clark Rites Funeral Services
Funeral services for Toveal E P Clark will be held at 1 p m Friday at Omps Funeral Home with Rev Cephas Fahnestock officiating Interment will follow in Stephens City Pallbearers are J S Stover Carl Martin Robert Teets Harry Flowers Roy Coffelt and Nelson Martin The Santa Claus School was established by Charles W Howard in 1937 to train men to act as Santa Claus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toveal E. P. Clark
Omps
Cephas Fahnestock
Stephens City
J. S. Stover
Carl Martin
Robert Teets
Harry Flowers
Roy Coffelt
Nelson Martin
Charles W. Howard
Brown President Of Men's Bible Class At Grace Church
Oscar Brown has been installed president of the Grace Lutheran church Men's Bible class by Rev. W. E. Eisenberg. New officers include J. W. Lloyd Jr. as superintendent A. K. Wingert as assistant superintendent JJ. Renkin as secretary Ralph Lamp as assistant secretary Fair Butler as treasurer Rev. Eisenberg as teacher and Mildred Jones as pianist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Brown
Grace Lutheran Church
W. E. Eisenberg
J. W. Lloyd Jr
A. K. Wingert
JJ. Renkins
Ralph Lamp
Fair Butler
Rev. Eisenberg
Mildred Jones
B. F P. Davis
Herbert McFarland
Louis Knieling
A. E F. Weatherholtz
Clarence Butler
Alfred Bushong
Carl Lamp
Frank Dick, Sr
Kenneth Lamp
Eston Tewalt
Sewel Wilson
Mrs. Fishpaw III Critical Illness Report
Mrs. Fishpaw III Mrs. John M. Fishpaw of Clarke county is critically ill at the home of her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Sam R. Hurst Rainbow Ridge Northwestern Grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Fishpaw
Clarke County
Sam R. Hurst
Rainbowridge
Northwesern
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Winchester Evening Star
H. FP. Byrd, Jr
Evening Star “Publishing Co
CAD
Ational AS Representatives , Inc
B. 44Th St
New York
Virginie and West
Richmond News Leader
Mr. Harrison
Hardy
Cincinnati Enquirer
Earl L. Douglas
D. BD
Stone
I.Q
U.S
Leo Durocher
France
Empire State Building
Eiffel Tower
North Africa
Pearl Harbor
Amos and Andy
Amos and Andy Prohoe
Sealteol
ICE Crean
TNT
Palestine
George Cornell
Newark
N. J
New Jersey
International
T. E. P. Clark Rites
Brown
Grace Church
Fred Nel
Mrs. Fishpaw III
Caldwell
Loudoun St
Yellan
Ays Ome
Jack Carson
Eve Arden
Laos
Chily
Hev
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