Peninsula Consolidation Referendum Set Between March and April
Five Peninsula subdivisions may vote to consolidate into one city between March 2 and April 30 instead of February 15 as planned. Governing bodies approved the referendum. courts must set the balloting date for the measure supported by the Peninsula Consolidation Committee. County residents will report traffic violation details via forms from the county planning commission.
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Newport News
Jan
Official
Peninsula
Board of Supervisors
County Planning Commission
Richmond artist to paint Byrd portrait for airport dedication
Jack Woodson, a 37 year old Richmond artist, has been commissioned to paint Rear Admiral Richard F. Byrd. The portrait will be unveiled during the dedication ceremonies of Byrd airport's new terminal building on April 1. Byrd will attend the unveiling on the second day of the three day celebration.
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Richmond
Jack Woodson
Richard F. Byrd
Byrd Airport
Admiral Byrd
Local Livestock and Farm Machinery Auctions Listed
January through March sale notices detail livestock and farm machinery auctions. Buyers may attend at Gore Clarke County Berryville Millwood Shepherdstown and nearby areas with sale times mostly at 10 to 11 a m on various dates. Sheep lambs others listed for Fuss in Shepherdstown West Virginia.
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J. R. Whitacre
Gore
H. B. Nicodemus, Jr
Clarke County Poorhouse Farm
T. A. Mason
C. L. Poston
M. Outh
Stepfather Held In Cruel Beating Of Four-Year-Old
In Pascagoula Mississippi on January 14 a former convict Alvin Bostick 32 was jailed on an open charge as police investigated severe injuries to his four year old stepson Charles B Donsereaux now in critical condition at Jackson hospital. The boy's two year old sister Caroline was also beaten but less seriously. Police Chief E E Blankey said Bostick had a Pennsylvania parole and that the beating included rope lashings on the boy back and chest with flesh torn and gouged. The mother sustained bruises and said her husband threatened to kill her if she spoke.
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Pascagoula
Miss
Charles B. Donsereaux
Jackson Hospital
Alvin Bostick
E. E. Blanckey
Bostick
Pennsylvania
Charles
Caroline
Blanckey
Blanekey
Husband of Clarke Countian Dies in Charlotte
Dr. A. Wylie Moore of Charlotte North Carolina died yesterday in Charlotte He was the husband of the late Esther Lewis of Audley Clarke county Virginia who preceded him in death several years ago.
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A. Wylie Moore
Charlotte, N. C
Charlotte
Esther Lewis
Audley
Clarke County
Virginia
Celebration Planned for New $700 000 Building Completion
A celebration is planned to mark the completion of a new building costing seven hundred thousand dollars. Officials noted the project will enhance community services and provide modern facilities for local organizations.
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Bration
Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs Board Meet Opens
The Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs board of directors begins a two day meeting in Richmond with activities planned. Featured speakers include Robert Lee Humber of Greenville North Carolina a World Federalist leader and Robert Cox associate director region 1 National Park Service. A Tuesday banquet speaker will be Mrs Helen Miller of the American staff London Economist and wife of Francis P Miller.
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Richmond
Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs Board of Directors
Robert Lee Humber
Greenville
N. C
Robert Cox
National Park Service
Helen Miller
London Economist
Francis P. Miller
Piedmont Plans 38 Mile Extension At Gas Line
The Virginia Carolina natural gas hearing before the Federal Power Commission is postponed to next Tuesday due to Piedmont Natural Gas Corp a new proposal. Counsel Harry Littman testified Piedmont plans a pipeline extension beyond Greenville Mississippi to Cleveland Texas adding 38 miles to its 850 mile line serving the Carolinas and Virginia.
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Washington
Piedmont Natural Gas Corp
Virginia-Carolina
Federal Power Commission
Harry Littman
Piedmont
Greenville
Miss
Cleveland
Texas
Carolinas
Virginia
Suffolk High School Principal Resigns to Lead VHSL
Suffolk January 14 Suf folk high school principal Howard R Richardson resigns effective year end to become executive secretary of the Virginia High School League. He will serve part time immediately with school board approval and remain principal until the session closes. VHSL is run by the extension division of the University of
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Suffolk
Suffolk High School
Howard R. Richardson
Virginia High School League
Richardson
Suffolk School Board
VHSL
University of Virginia
Edward M. Williams Named To Berryville Bank Board
Annual stockholders meeting of the First National Bank of Berryville reports strong earnings and expanded capital. Edward McCormick Williams, Clarke County Commonwealth's Attorney, was elected to fill the vacancy created by Alfred Moss Kerfoot's death. Ralph M. Ware re elected as president and J Edward Thoma chairs the board.
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Edward M. Williams
Berryville Bank Board
First National Bank of
Berryville
Ralph M. Ware
Alfred Moss Kerfoot
Edward McCormick Williams
Commonwealth
Clarke County
Mr. Kerfoot
J. Edward Thoma
A. B. Hummer
W D. Burtner
A. C. Buckley
Leonard H. Bell
Hugh N. Ritter
Richard B. Smith Jr
Market Quotations From Baltimore And Chicago Markets
Cattle and hog futures mixed as slaughter steers and yearlings show small gains in Baltimore prices while hogs ease slightly with lighter weights dropping. Chicago reports tighter supplies, sows scarce, and slaughter cattle uneven with steers and cows easing versus last week. Sheep values remain steady with active demand for wooled lambs and yearlings.
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Baltimore
Chicago
China Signals Plan to Review Wartime Treaties
Radio Moscow reported Mao Zedong’s government would reevaluate treaties signed by the Kuomintang with foreign powers, considering revision or annulment as appropriate. The claim follows recent Chinese policy statements and reflects strains in Sino Soviet relations.
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Soviet Union
Radio Moscow
Mao
Kuomintang
New York Stocks Open Higher Then Ride Turbulent Early Trade
The New York stock market started strong but soon leveled to a quiet session with irregularly higher trends. Radio and television issues led gains as Emerson Radio hit a new high, International Telephone attracted a 10 000 share block at 123 1 4, Armour & Co rose after a favorable earnings report, and Allied Chemical advanced while steel stocks lagged. Rail shares stayed active with gains led by Southern Railway, Chesapeake & Ohio, and Illinois Central.
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New York
Emerson Radio & Phonograph
International Telephone
Armour & Co
Allied Chemical
Southern Railway
Chesapeake & Ohio
Tlinois Central
Chicago Grain Market Opens Firm On Good Rally
Chicago January 14 grains start with a firm tone as buying returns after yesterday's rally. Wheat led with Mar 2.15 1 7, May 2.10 1 4 1 2, July 1.91 1 8. Corn Mar 1.29 5 8, May 1.29, July 1.27 5 8 1 2, Sep 1.23. Oats May 69 1 2, Jul 62 3 4. Rye 1.41 1 2, Dec 1 42 42. Lard Mar 10.70.
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Chicago
Eood
Jly
Mrs W R Baughman Dies in Richmond
Mrs. Wilhelmina Reeve Baughman 69 widow of Dr Greer Baughman died today at a Richmond hospital. A Washington native and daughter of Col Felix A Reeve and Mrs Wilhelmina M Reeve she had lived in Richmond since marrying the Virginia Medical College professor.
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Richmond
Wilhelmina Reeve Baughman
Greer Baughman
Baughman
Medical College of Virginia
Washington
Col
Felix A. Reeve
Wilhelmina M. Reeve
Treasury Department of the United States
Capper Rites Funeral Services Held for Mrs Nettie Capper
Mrs Net tie Capper died recently and funeral services were held at 1 p m at her sister Mrs Bertha Boyce home 112 W Pall Mall St with Rev Robert Whitten officiating Final rites followed at 2 p m at Timber Ridge Christian church with Rev Joy Coulter and Rev C R Line officiating Burial took place in the adjoining cemetery Pallbearers were Richard Crisman Guy Gore Stewart Yeakley Russell Larrick Roy Larrick and Walter Johnson
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Nettie Capper
Bertha Boyce
W. Pall Mall St
Robert Whitten
Timber Ridge Christian Church
Joy Coulter
C. R. Line
Richard Crisman
Guy Gore
Stewart Yeakley
Russell Larrick
Roy Larrick
Walter Johnson
Snapp Rites Held at Stephens City
Funeral services for P. Prank lin Snapp were held at 2 p.m. yesterday at his Stephens City residence with Rev. J. A. Pigg and Rev. A. H. Boozer officiating. Burial followed at Green Hill Cemetery in Stephens City. Pallbearers were Charles E. Staples J. D. Cougill Phillip Prye Hunter R. Barley Norman L. Carbaugh and George W. Glaize.
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P. Pranklin Snapp
Stephens City
J. A. Pigg
Rev
A. H. Boozer
Green Hill Cemetery
Charles E. Staples
J. D. Cougill
Phillip Prye
Hunter R. Barley
Norman L. Carbaugh
George W. Glaize
January Sales in Winchester Bundle Bargains
Shoppers in Winchester are urged to explore January sales offerings across local stores. Deals cover apparel, home goods, and electronics with limited time discounts and special event days throughout the month.
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Winchester
Bank of Clark Co. Reports Year Is Best in Its History
The Bank of Clark County held one of its best attended annual meetings in the directors' room. Mayor Leonard H. Bell was elected chairman and Floyd L. McWilliams secretary. Roy E. Potts reported record business, growing reserves, and the largest year for loans, with substantial gains in profits and surplus. The Boyce office was remodeled, and staff changes included the death of Joseph E. Keller and several new appointments.
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Stockhol
Bank of
Leonard H. Bell
Berryville
Floyd L. McWilliams
C. Sponselier
Oscarsburg
Roy E. Potts
Boyce
Potts
Boyce-White Post- Millwood
Clarke
Trust Department
the -Tockholders
E. G. Coiner
J. M. H. Clagett
E Blackburn Moore
A. Garland Williams
J. G. Burch
Dr. H. Iden
H. C. McGehee
J. C. Clascock
W. R. Thompson
Hobson C. McGehee
Mary V. Webb
Arthur H. Edmunds
Camille Wisecarver
Helen L. McDonald
Edith Rodgers
Margaret H. Barthel
C. T. Hardesty
Leila E. VanDeventer
Handley Falls at Home to Waynesboro 47 38
Handley high school cagers Lost their home debut 47-38 to Waynesboro. LaVecchia led Handley with 12 points while Carper and Blackburn added seven each. Waynesboro built a 33-26 edge after three quarters and held on for the win. Handley next faces Warren County in District 5 action.
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Handley High School
Waynesboro
Handley
Wildcats
Warren County
Glenn LaVecchia
Austin
Carper
Blackburn
Quillen
Loring Burkhart
Inva
Ders
LaZazzera
Anderson
Royston
Burkhart
LaVecchia
Kersey
Sempeles
Church to Screen Film The Meaning of Church
A film titled and Now I See will be shown at 7 30 p m tomorrow night at the Congregational Christian church. It explores how a typical business man discovers in a moving dramatic fashion what the church really means.
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Congregational Christian Church
Car License Cost Lower on Monday
Starting Monday license plates go on sale at one third price for 1950 51 plates. Current tags expire April 15 while the new plates go on sale March 15. The plates will feature white numbers on a black background.
Senate clash over Brewster views on military subordination
Senator Morse objects to using a congressional committee as sanctuary for insubordination and urges civilian leaders to weigh an officer’s private views. Senator Bridges presses hard line, calling to save Formosa from communists and to be ready to use bold methods.
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Morse
R-Ore
Brewster
Senate
Far East
Bridges
R-Nh
Formosa
Noted Murder Confession Described in Interview
A described confession recounts a son using a hammer to strike his mother and later his father. He explains cooling with water, a surge of resolve, and waiting for his father at the front door after the first blows.
Roanoke Jaycees Dinner To Feature Byrd Speaker
About 600 people are expected at Roanoke Junior Chamber of Commerce bosses night dinner. U S Senator Harry F Byrd and Richmond Auditor T Coleman Andrews will speak. The Jaycees will present their annual outstanding young man award.
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Roanoke
Mrs M K M Entree Rites on Monday
Mrs Mayme King McEntree widow of Hugh J McEntree died yesterday at her Berryville home after weeks of illness. Born in Markham Virginia she is survived by brother Robert L King of Smyrna Georgia. Funeral services 2:30 p m Monday from St Luke's Baptist church Berryville with interment Milton Valley Cemetery led by Rev Gene Baylor.
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Mayme King McEntree
Hugh J. McEntree
Berryville
Markham
Robert L. King
Smyrna
St. Luke’s Baptist Church
Milton Valley
Cemeae
Gene Baylor
Funeral Rites for Alexan Johnson Davis Set
Funeral services for Alexan Johnson Davis, who died Friday, will be held Monday at 2 30 p m from Mt Carmel Baptist Church with Rev Chester M Comer officiating. Interment in the Orrick family cemetery.
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Alexandrew Johnson Davis
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church
Chester M. Comer
Orrick Cemetery
Utopia Adopts Four Month Quest For Ideal Existence
A Utopia company officer Said Sullivan declares the group is fed up with society and pretension and aims to live an ideal existence on an enchanted isle for the next four months. He says they have hobnobbed with kings and industry big shots and will seek a utopian experiment.
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Sullivan
Denham faces pressure over NLRB rulings and Taft Hartley repeal
The Independent International Association of Machinists and labor leaders urge dismissal of NLRB attorney Denham. They accuse him of partisan conduct and fear he invites court appeals to overturn board decisions, while Denham notes boards rulings become law unless appealed. The AFL did not comment.
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Independent International Association of Machinists
NLRB
Denham
Truman
Murray
AFL
Infant Fanning Dies in Winchester Hospital
Dorothy Fanning seven month old daughter of Hubert and Ruth Breeden Fanning 47 S Cameron Sr died Thursday at Winchester hospital after an operation. Born in Winchester May 29 she is survived by parents a brother Hubert Jr and sisters Wanda Irene and Janet Fay at home. Services 1 p m today from Jones funeral home with Dr S L Flickinger officiating burial Mount Hebron cemetery.
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Dorothy Fanning
Hubert
Ruth Breeden Fanning
S. Cameron Sr
Winchester Hospital
Fanning
Winchester
Hubert Jr
Wanda Irene
Janet Fay Fanning
Jones Funeral Home
S. L. Flickinger
Mount Hebron
Service by Rev C A Quenzel at Galilee church Grimes
Rev C A Quenzel will conduct the service at Galilee Christian Disciples Church in Grimes at 11 a m tomorrow.
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C. A. Quenzel
Galilee Christian Disciples Church
Grimes
Answers To The Daily Quiz Revealed
The page lists quiz answers including 20th for question one, two for question two, Charles A. Lindbergh for question three, Department of State for question four, coffee for question five, Maj. Gen. Harry H Vaughan for question six, Finland for question seven, mineral for question eight, 35 years for question nine, and Ethiopia for question ten.
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Charles A. Lindbergh
Department of State
Harry H Vaughan
Finland
Ethiopia
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