Bank president urges constitutional reforms and watchdog citizens
The Shenandoah report describes assets totaling about 12 million dollars under management in 1951 with 3.67 million in new loans and a 10 percent dividend for the year. The president rails against federal expansion and calls for constitutional limits on taxes and spending and urges citizen activism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Roanoke
Brown
Trust Department
Isabelle B. Bailey
Elnora C. Barr
Annie Jane Bayliss
Marie L. Chapman
Ernest E Davies, Jr
Mary Elizabeth Hermansen
Lillian R. Hodgson
Mary M. Kirk
Edna L. Mitchell
Martha W. Rees
Wilma V. Schinck
Frances B. Sirbaugh
Ruth C. Stickley
June V. Stultz
Nancy L Thomas
Winifred L. Whitlock
Jennie M. Whitmore
Esther F. Williams
Curtis W. Wilson
Morris Lee Ford
William M. Battailer
Curtis Fray
Leonard B. Sirbaugh
Allen Sand
W. E. Bridgeforth
8. C. Brooks
Trust
Discount
United States
Congress
Virginia
Washington
Three Building Permits Issued This Year
Three building permits issued since January 1 include Joel C. Jones at 427 Jefferson Street with a brick veneer two story house on Dunlap Street lot 13 costing 9000 dollars. Ruth LaFollette Eaton at 94 Anderson Ave. adds a concrete block two room one story dwelling addition estimated at 700 dollars. Tommy D. Lockhart at 109 N Loudoun St. plans a frame four room bungalow two miles east of Stephenson on Jordan Springs Road costing 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel C. Jones
Jefferson
Dunlap St
Ruth LaFollette Eaton
Boyde
Anderson Ave
Tommy D. Lockhart
Loudoun St
Stephenson
Jordan Springs Road
Literature Appreciation Group Sponsored by Women’s Civic League
The Women’s Civic League partners with Little Theatre Inc to host a four session Literature Appreciation Study Group starting tomorrow at 4 p.m. at Mrs. Lozier’s 8 Washington St with Mrs. Dedmar Robinson Sr speaking on Russian dramatists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Civic League
The
Little Theatre, Inc
Robert Lozier
Washington St
Dedmar Robinson
Heath Walsh
James Wood High School
G. B. Shaw
Charles L. Wright Hospitalized in Winchester Memorial
Charles Leslie Wright, former mayor of Middletown, is in Winchester Memorial Hospital since December 29 for a toxic condition caused by an allergy. His condition was serious for several days last week but is now much improved. he likely will stay about five more days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Leslie Wright
Middletown
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Nina Earley Installed as Northern Virginia Hairdressers President
Nina Earley was installed as president of the Northern Virginia Hairdressers Association at a Monday installation dinner at Winchester Steak House. Offiers Anita Gertrude Lewis, Martha Rennie, Louise Fisher, and Madge Hardy were installed. tribute paid to Helen Dean Herrell. Lois Jean Headley joined as new member. Arthur Mason named honorary member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina Earley
Northern Virginia Hairdressers Association
Winchester
Gertrude Lewis
Martha Rennie
Louise Fisher
Madge Hardy
Helen Dean Herrell
Lois Jean Headley
Middletown
Arthur Mason
Union Beauty and Barber Supply of
Washington
Whitehead Attacks Virginia Judges Selection in Assembly
Richmond delegate Robert Whitehead opened a bold critique of the Virginia method for electing judges and appointing committee members. He said the caucus system corrupts the judiciary, favors some and discriminates against others, urging reform as the 1952 session convenes. He also urged inclusion of Republicans and Independents in committee assignments while Democrats nominated leadership as expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Robert Whitehead
General
Whitehead
Assembly
Virginia
Nelson County
House
Senate
E. Blackburn Moore
Robert C. Vaden
Gretna
Democrats
Robert O. Norris, Jr
A. E. S. Stephens
Lloyd C. Bird
Garland Gray
Dr. J. D. Hagood
Mosby G. Perrow, Jr
Harry F. Byrd
Robert Y. Button
M. M. Long
VFL Sets 1952 Legislative Aims in Richmond
The Virginia Federation of Labor will push for a 1952 General Assembly act to end convict labor for state and subdivision tasks. Plans include stopping convicts from printing for political subdivisions and manufacturing brick, cinder block and furniture for institutions. They also seek higher workers compensation unemployment benefits a state minimum wage and changes to the right to work law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia Federation of Labor
General Assembly
Jack Smith
Virginia
American Federation of Labor
VFL
Smith
Bus and Trolley Strike Ordered in Baltimore
Union leaders ordered a strike at 4 a.m. tomorrow on the Baltimore Transit Company bus and trolley lines after a deadlock in contract talks that began in late November. The workers’ contract expired last Saturday and city departments have created transportation pools to get staff to work. The Army has also set up a bus system to move military and civilian personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Baltimore Transit Company
AFL Transit Workers
Army
Open on Ike Return Possibility Before Convention
Senator Lodge said the door remains open for Gen Dwight D Eisenhower to return to civilian life before the Republican nominating convention. He noted Eisenhower cannot comment on pre convention campaigning while in uniform and may move to leave his post before July if appropriate. Taft outlined a vigorous campaign schedule through April while Stassen runs his own bid. Kefauver may seek the Democratic nomination regardless of Truman’s plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Lodge
R-Mass
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Lodge
Eisenhower
Massachusetts
Truman
Monnay
John D. M. Hamilton
New York
Wendell L. Willkie
Taft
Ohio
Madison
Wis
Stassen
Illinois
Sparkman
D-Ala
Joe L. Evins
D-Tenn
Coonskin
Kefauver
Dtenn
Jackson Given Six Years At a Corporation Court session
Judge Elliott Marshall sentenced Vendella Eugene Jackson to six years in the State Penitentiary on seven counts. An escaped convict, he led a breaking and entering spree and stole a car before Christmas. Six other cases were heard including probation for Arthur Staley and four year term for Lonzie Shirley for grand larceny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court
Elliott Marshall
Vendella Eugene Jackson
Jackson
Arthur Lee Staley
People’s Cleaners
Lonzie Lee Shirley
West Virginia
Billy Peters
Wayne Whitham
Matthew King
Carroll Ward
Virginia Legislature Opens With Speakers and Budget Proposals
The House unanimously elected Moore as speaker with Whitehead and Crockett to escort him. Dodson was reelected clerk as officials were named. The Senate considered a poll tax repeal referendum and a constitutional convention question. New Senate members were introduced. tributes paid to Lloyd Robinette. Bills on Milk Commission expansion ABC Board reform liquor sales in Norfolk and Social Security coverage for state workers were announced. Governor Battle then delivered the State of the Commonwealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Moore
Whitehead and Crockett
Col. E. Griffith Dodson
Senate
Ted Dalton
Floyd Landreth
Dalton and Landreth
L. Preston Collins
Lloyd M. Robinette
Robinette
Senate Courts of Justice Committee
State Milk Commission
ABC Board
Norfolk
Edmund T. Dejarnette
Virginia Advisory Legislative Council
Governor Battle
Telling noon by a cat’s eyes Chinese belief
Chinese peasants held that noon could be told by a cat’s eyes as the sun reaches its highest point. Even on cloudy days the pupils narrow to slits when overhead, revealing the hour through the animal’s gaze.
Death Ends Girl's Fight With Cancer
A 19 year old Betty Thompson from East Point dies after a four year cancer battle. She lost a leg in 1949, broke her engagement to Tom Amburn last year, and remained brave to the end while serving as junior state chairman for the Georgia American Cancer Society.
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Alanta
Betty Thompson
E. P. Thompson
East Point
Betty
Tom Amburn
Sioux Falls
New York City
American National Theater and Academy
Russell High School
Georgia
American Cancer Society
Boy Scout Troop 77 Debates National Welfare Jan 18
At Round Hill Community Hall the Troop Committee of Boy Scout Troop 177 finalized plans for a January 18 debate at 7 30 p m. The question asks if a military man is best for president for national welfare. A cake and pie auction will also occur.
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Boy Scout Troop
Round Hill
Winchester delegate named for Chamber of Commerce meeting
William M. Bataille will represent the Winchester area at the Virginia State Chamber of Commerce Winter Quarter Board meeting on January 17. The session will be in the Chamber's Board room at the John Marshall Hotel in Richmond, announced R. H. Bogle of Alexandria, president of the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Batille
Winchester
Virginia State Chamber of Commerce
John Marstell
Richmond
R. H. Bogle
Alexandria
Final Four Escapees Of Mental Institution Still Being Sought
Peters burg reports four of thirteen inmates escaped Central State Hospital by sawing a first floor window bar. Nine were recaptured by nightfall. none deemed dangerous. Authorities suspect a blade smuggled by a visitor. A local group seeks a high wall around the facility for mentally ill Negroes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Central State Hospital
State Hospital Board
Young Men and Women's Club Meeting Planned for Round Hill
County Agent I Fred Stine announced the regular monthly meeting of the Young Men and Women's Club will be held at Round Hill Community Center tomorrow at 7 30 p m W W Bure Extension Specialist will be the guest speaker and lead the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Fred Stine
Round Hill Community Center
W. Bure
State's Cage Title Could be Decided In Contest Tonight
Hampden Sydney and William and Mary clash in Richmond to decide the state college basketball title. Hampden Sydney is 5-0 while William and Mary stands 5-6. both beat Virginia Cavaliers. University of Richmond lost to George Washington 79-54.
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Richmond
William and Mary
Indians
Hampden-Sydney
Tigers
Virginia
Cavaliers
Bengals
Old Dominion
University of Richmond Spiders
Spiders
Simon Moughamian
George Washington
Colonials
Mrs. Mary Johnson Dies in Millwood
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Johnson of Millwood will be held Friday at 2 PM at the Little Chapel Millwood with Rev. Robert Fletcher of Stone Bridge Church officiating. She spent life in Millwood. Surviving are son Rapheal Johnson three grandchildren George F Harrison E and Edna R Johnson sister Mrs. Nancy Robinson Pittsburgh. Burial in Little Chapel Cemetery.
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Mary Johnson
Millwood
Little Chapel
Robert Fletcher
Stone Bridge Church
Johnson
Rapheal Johnson
George F
Harrison E
Edna R. Johnson
Nancy Robinson
Pittsburgh
Little Chapel Cemetery
State miners idle Norton as wave of labor unrest hits coalfield
About 2,100 miners walked out yesterday sweeping Southwest Virginia coal fields into idle production. Six mines halted operations including the state’s largest, reflecting mounting labor unrest.
Marriages by Denomination and Ministers Listed
The record counts 71 marriages with West Virginia leading recipients at 12 and New York two. Presbyterians show the highest ministerial tally at 17 led by J Clyde Mohler. other top figures include Arthur Brown Jr and Percy White with 13 and 11 marriages respectively.
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West Virginia
District of Columbia
New York
Miinois
New Jersey
Maryland
Ohio
Bape
J. Clyde Mohler
Berryville
Presbyterian
Arthur Brown
Berryville Baptist
Percy D. White
Berryville Methodist
Roy Schmucker
Winchester Christian
Boyd B. Hudson
Boyce Methodist
Swann
Berryville Colored Zion Baptist
Ellmore
Crums
Calrke County Methodist
Henry G. Lane
Berryville Episcopal
Jules P. Bullock
Babe Ruth Top Salary During Career
The record notes Babe Ruth earned about one hundred thousand dollars per year at peak, with 1930 and nearby years cited as the high point of his baseball salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe Ruth
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Shenandoah
Hoover Commission
Omps’ Funeral Home
Charles L. Wright
Nina
Winchester Furniture
South Main St
Ike
Girl
Boy Scout
Dale Carnegie
Chauncey DePews
John D. Rockefeller
Leadership Training Institute of
D. C
Dale Carnegie Bidg
14Th St
N. W. Washinston
Chamber of Commerce
C. B. Smalts & Son
National Ave
Justin Cohn
Randolph Macon
Yellow Jackets
Newport News Apprentice School
Shepherd College of
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Bridgewater
Eagles
Emory and Henry
Wasps
Milligan
N. Cameron ST
Girard - Perregaux
Hamilton Universal
Geneva
ELGIN
Rhodes Jewelry Co
W. Bescawen
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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