Five deaths and a confrontation across Virginia rail lines
In Richlands a widow Mrs Flora Keen died after being found near a railroad. police doubt foul play and cite possible shock. In Rocky Mount John Moore, 28, is held for murder after a family quarrel led to two killings. At Westhampton College Maude Howlett Woodfin’s portrait was presented to the University of Richmond. In Washington a Fort Belvoir sergeant's wife Nathalie Jenkins jumped from the 14th Street Bridge after an argument with her husband. a cab driver witnessed the leap and the body was recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richlands
Bert Eerie
Jack Crigger
Byfier
Floram
Mattie Williams Pital
Richmond
Maude Howl Woodfin
Westhampton College
University of Richmond
Henry W. Decker
Maude Howlett Woodfin
Washington
Nathalie L. Jenkins
Fort Belvoir
14Th Street
Potomac River
James W. Jenkins
Belvoir Hospital
Howard R. Wall
Alexandria
Jenkins
Virginia
January sales directory livestock and real estate events
Directory of sales dated January to March listing auctions for livestock farm machinery antiques real estate and purebred hogs by various sellers across Clarke County Winchester Millwood Berryville Shepherdstown Martinsburg and Woodstock with dates January 19 to March 8 and venues including county courthouses farms and rural routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Whitacre
Gore
Daniel Burner
Woodstock
H.B. Nicodemus, Jr
Clarke County
Stan Mallét
Martinsburg
W. Va
East Mill
J. G. Huss
Shepherdstown
Brothers Trapped In Slope Cave-In Near Ashland
Rescue workers labor on a rock filled slope after a cave in injures two Burda brothers, Eddie and Joe. Frank escaped earlier as Eddie remained trapped about 120 feet below the shaft entrance with Joe fed through a tube.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie
Burdas
Frank
Joe
Joe Himes
State Hospital
Ashland
Winchester to Host Expanded Box Plant Expansion
Sirbaugh continues to advance a new Winchester manufacturing venture. Reliable authorities report the firm will produce field boxes and offer a full line of knocked down shock boxes for eastern and western styles. Ready nailed up boxes will also be available on call as operations grow and new equipment arrives, with employment for several local workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
John H. M. Bennett Succumbs at 73
John H. M. Bennett, 73, died at his home near Reynolds Store after illness since April. He was a retired merchant, husband of the late Mrs. Bennett, and father to three children. Surviving relatives include a sister, three stepchildren, fourteen grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at Salem Methodist church with the cortege meeting at 1:30 p.m. at the home. Interment will follow at Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. M. Bennett
Reynolds Store
Thomas Bennett
Nancy J. Oo
Frederick County
William H. Bennett
Stotler’s Cross Roads
Milford Michael
Winchester
Eva Marston
William Catlett
Gainesboro
Fannie Newbrough
Berkley Springs
Frank Hinckle
Brunswick
Mable Welch
Lewistown
Salem Methodist Church
Edward Kyle
Omps Funeral Home
Margaret McVicar Buried Saturday
Funeral services for Miss Margaret McVicar were held Saturday at 2 p m at the Baptist church with Rev E T Clark officiating. Burial followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers named were Robert Grove William O Grove Claude Massie H C Jones George W Miller and Earl Mason.
Revelers Quartet Brilliant at Handley Auditorium
The Winchester Concert Association presented the Revelers Quartet at Handley Auditorium Saturday evening. The ensemble delivered a flawless program from Songs from Shakespeare to Schubert’s Serenade with generous encores. Paul Vellucci accompanied ably, blending solo artistry and group harmony into a warmly received performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Concert Association
Handley Auditorium
Paul Vellucci
Virginia Miners Are Working Today
Southwest Virginia coal production was near full swing with about 20 of 15 000 union miners idle. Only halt was at Blue Diamond Coal Co mine in Tom's Creek due to a local dispute. Six railroads serving Virginia mines reported no idle facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton
Southwest
Virginia
Blue Diamond Coal Co
Tom’s Creek
Virginia Coal Operators Assn
Tom's Creek
Mount Venvisus Height Variation and 1944 Eruption Rise
The height of Mount Vesuvius varies over time with an average around 4000 feet above sea level. In the March 1944 eruption, Vesuvius rose by about 490 feet and the crater widened significantly.
Virginia Legislature Debates Budget Hearings and Reforms
Reporters noted a staunch stance by a Virginia official refuting defeat and planning to present the case to the senate rules committee. In the House the new appropriations chair urged equitable spend and invited budget hearings as lawmakers met about 40 minutes. Legislation included Byrd’s bill to elect county school boards by supervisors from 1952 and Fenwick’s welfare budget considerations, with a Senate resolution to commission a Governor Tuck portrait up to 1500 dollars for display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Rules Committee
House
Appropriations Committee
Harry F. Byrd, Jr
Boards of Supervisors
Charles R. Fenwick
Arlington
Senate
Tuck
J. D. Hagood
Clover
Garland Gray
Morton Goode
Georgia Senator Joins Byrd in Budget trimming push
Washington January 16 Senator George D Ga said a 3 billion dollar cut in President Truman's 42.439 billion budget could balance the books without harming essential services or abroad commitments. He backs Byrd of Virginia who warns of fiscal disaster if the year beginning July 1 is not balanced. He plans no tax hikes but may support closing loopholes as Truman seeks new revenue proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
George D-Ga
George
Senate Finance Committee
Congress
Georgia
Byrd
D-Va
Byrnes Seeks South Carolina Governor Bid
Spartanburg S C January 16 Former Secretary of State James F Byrnes has reentered politics at 70 to run for governor of South Carolina His candidacy announced Saturday night follows roles as Supreme Court Justice wartime mobilization director and U S senator He opposes federal centralization and favors states rights noting time before the July 11 Democratic primary Other Democratic candidates Thomas H Pope Lester I Bates Marcus A Stone run in the primary Sen Olin D Johnston seeks a second term Gov J Strom Thurmond backs Byrnes position
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spartanburg
S. C
James F. Byrnes
South Carolina
Supreme Court
Franklin D Roosevelt
U. S
Washington
Byrnes
Roosevelt
Harry S. Truman
Mr. Roosevelt
Thomas H. Pope O’ Newberry
State House of Representatives
Lester I. Bates
Columbia City
Marcus A. Stone
Dillon
Florence
Sen
Olin D. Johnston
Fred Mowery Rites Held at Rest Methodist Church
Funeral services for Fred L. Mowery were held yesterday at 2 p m from the Rest Methodist Church with Rev E S Ellmore and Rev C B Larrick officiating. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. Pallbearers were Harry Brown Ora Bailey Harry McCann Roy Duvall Cecil Bailey and Robert Dunham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Mowery
Rest Church
Fred L. Mowery
Rest Methodist Church
E. 8. Ellmore
C. B. Larrick
Harry Brown
Ora Bailey
Harry McCann
Roy Duvall
Cecil Bailey
Robert Dunham
March of Dimes Drive Outlines 1950 Fund Plan
Frederick County officials urge a doubled 1950 drive via private gifts and public benefit to match polio aid from 1949. The article lists campaign leaders from Elks, American Legion Auxiliary, Lions, Kiwanis, Rotary and other groups and notes the need to raise funds or cut spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Daniel E. Leatherman
Frederick
Fred I. Brumback
C. Irvine Cather
Robert B. Fuller
Elks Club
J. R. Brandon
Howard Cahill
American Legion Auxiliary
Charles E. Tait
Lions Club
Paul E. Anderson
P. G. Ireland
Co. Henderson Bailey
Ralph Chrisman
Robert C. Jasper
Charles L. Shewbridge
Rebert J. Smith
Bradford
Donald McFadden
Robert D. Glaize
David L. Kinter
Kenneth D. Hall
Arthur Gilkey
Douglas A. Cather
Roy A. Cather
James H. Himelright
W. Alan Peery
George W. Good
D. W. Ritenour
Ellis E. Harbaugh
Ellis C. Ford
Exchange Club
Dr. Leon Sl
Local Officials Named in Fragmentary Notice
A damaged clipping lists names including Lawrence Jr Howard A Holland Stewart Bell Jr and Henry Jean Lamar as part of a local notice. Only partial text remains, no action or context provided.
Sun shine of the White House cited as Mary Donelson
The phrase refers to Mary Donelson, granddaughter of Andrew Jackson. A lock of Mary's hair was sent by Jackson to be placed in the cornerstone of the Treasury Building when requested as a precious keepsake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Donelson
Andrew Jackson
Mary
Jackson
Treasury Building
Answers to the Daily Quiz
The page lists correct quiz responses including Communists and Turkey with names like Clifford Berryman and Alexander Hamilton. It mentions the International Union of Electrical Workers, a beetle, and the Wright Brothers flights. A final line notes Chile as an answer.
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Turkey
Clifford Berryman
International Union of Electrical Workers
Beetle
The
Wright Brothers
Alexander Hamilton
Chile
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Virginia News
Rocky Mount
Franklin County
John
Moore
Luther Hol
Robert Holland
R. C. Ramsey
Luther Holland
Anely
Luther
Robert
University
George Modlin
F. W. Boatwright
Woodfin
Edmund Minor Archer
Funeral Home
Order of the Golden
J. R. Alexander, Jr
Sirbaugh
John W. Rosenberger & Co., Inc
Braddock St
Margaret McVicar
Chid
Los Angeles
Calif
Ruth Miller
Patricia Scott
International Soundphoto
Montioned
North Carolina
J. Strom Thurmond
States’ Rights Democratic
Stat
Chalmers
Barr’s Orchard & Farm Supply
North Cameron ST
White House
J. A
Glaize & Bro
N. Cameron St
Myers’ Superior
C. I. Brumback & Sons
Chapman Motor CO
W. Boscawen St
Best Car
Plymouth
B. F. Goodrich
S. Loudoun St
Tommy D. Lockhart
Loudoun St
Lamp Motor CO
Smithfield Ave
Plymouths
Heatwolk Motor CO
N. Braddock St
A Reddy
Reddybox
Northern Virginia Power Company
Goodfyear Tires
Buncutter Tire CO
Straddock & Germain
Sts
MS Today
Shade Equipment CO
Martinsburg- Pike
Poor House
Berryville
Queen
Buck
Guernsey
John Deere
Deering
McCormick-Deering
St. John’s Church of Rippon
H. B. Nicodemus, JR
Chas. R. Duvall
G. E. Vickers
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