George Carson Succumbs at 82
George Moffitt Carson 82 died at Hillcrest Nursing Home after six years of illness. Born January 28 1849 at Pleasant Gardens Marion C he worked as a railroad contractor and co founded Carson Brothers Contractors before moving to Frederick County in 1916 to oversee road work. Survived by wife Daisy E Brackett and five children from two marriages plus two grandchildren. Funeral services at Kurtz Funeral Home tomorrow at 9 with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Moffittt Carson
Hillcrest
Pleasant Gardens
Marion
Joan and
Harriet Burgin Carson
South
Carson Brothers Contactors
Louisville and
Nashville
Tennessee
Carson
Frederick County
Presbyterian Church
Burnt Presbyterian Church
Albin
Jenny W. Garden
North Carolina
W . Pyatt
O. G. Lonon
Material and Fiber Form Determine Cloth Fire Risk
Scientists test burning rates to assess fabric flammability. Brushed rayon burns in one to two seconds, while safe fabrics often take about six seconds. Standards for manufacturers will be set at a meeting soon, accelerated by recent torch sweater incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists
Purse Snatcher Takes $1244 Payroll From Laundry Worker
In Petersburg a purse snatcher grabbed Evelyn Cizek as she walked from a bank, stealing a purse containing $1244 the weekly payroll for 56 employees of a local laundry. A Black assailant accosted her. the motive and identity remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Evelyn Cizek
Bac
Livestock Field Day Highlights At Front Royal Center
The 2nd annual Livestock Field Day at the Beef Cattle Research Center Front Royal drew nearly 300 attendees. Talks covered marketing and production problems, plus a pasture management panel. Revenue for 1951 reached 1113.59 with $489357.93 in gross sales. prizes funded by Farmers and Merchants Bank Shenandoah Production Credit Association Polled Shorthorn Association and Farm Loan Association. Officers elected Owen Thomas Jr Loudoun president Clay Rogers vice president John T Wolfe secretary Isabel ORear treasurer. directors Carroll S Campbell Frederick John Rucker Fauquier Paul Adams Loudoun. M L Dalton of V P I was toastmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beef Cattle Research Center
Front Royal
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Shenandoah Production Credit Association
Polled Shorthorn Association
Farm Loan Association
Wolfe
Farmer's Livestock Exchange
O Bear
Association
Owen Thomas, Jr
Loudoun County
Clay Rogers
John T. Wolfe
Isabel O'Rear
Frederick County
Carroll S. Campbell
Frederick
John Rucker
Fauquier
Paul Adams
Loudoun
M. L. Dalton
Department of Animal Husbandry
Fugate Will Not Seek Relection
Congressman Thomas B. Fugate of Virginia's Ninth District says he will retire rather than seek a third term due to health issues. The 52 year old Democrat from Lee County plans to return to his Ewing farm after the current session to recuperate and regain his health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thomas B. Pugate
Virginia
Ninth
Lee County
Ewing
Pugate
McKeldin Says South Is ripe for Rebellion Against Democrats
Maryland Governor Theodore McKeldin urged that the South is ripe for rebellion against the Democratic Party at a Raleigh news conference on Gen. Lee's birthday. He spoke to eastern North Carolina Republicans and planned a $100-a-plate dinner in Greensboro. He endorsed Eisenhower for president and rejected giving Washington to Maryland, saying it would smell of minks and skunks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
Theodore R. McKeldin
Maryland
South
Robert E. Lee
McKeldin
North Carolina
Greensboro
Gen
Eisenhower
Willis Smith
Washington
Aluminum Strike Threatens Nation
Pittsburgh reports a national labor dispute as the Aluminum Workers Union threatens a Feb 3 strike after contract talks with the Aluminum Company of America break down. About 9,500 workers at six plants are involved, with management and CIO AFL remaining in talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Management-Cio-Afl
Staimat
Aluminum Company of America
APL Aluminum Workers Union
United Nations Debate On Cold War Arms and Peace Pact
The body rejected a proposed peace pact among the United States Soviet Union China Britain and France by 31 to 11 with 11 abstentions. The discussion included Soviet atomic proposals for continuing inspections and synchronized control and prohibition of atomic weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
United States
Soviet Union
China
Britain
France
Russia
Traffic Becoming Major Problem in Moscow Armored Jacket
Moscow faces a growing traffic strain as car, bus and truck numbers rise. The inner A circle and outer B circle carry most movement, with 150 to 200 vehicles queued at intersections during peak hours. Private cars reach 40 to 50 mph while streetcars fade and professionals do most chauffeuring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Paris
Round the Clock Sessions Loom In Bus Dispute
A round the clock negotiating session loomed as the final hope to avert a bus strike in Richmond Norfolk and Portsmouth. AFL Motor Coach Union and Virginia Transit Company spokesmen pledged prolonged talks to resolve their contract dispute. The looming strike would idle about 1,100 union members and was set to begin at midnight Wednesday, with bargaining to resume Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Norfolk
Portamouth
AFL Motor Coach Union
Virginia Transit Company
Married woman known as re R A period after marriage
A record notes that a married woman is often addressed as re R A for a period following her wedding, typically lasting one year.
Miller School PTA Hears Talk On Comic Books
Boyd Headley Jr spoke on pros and cons of different types of comics and TV radio programs at the Miller School PTA meeting. The group urged parents to monitor comics children read and plan action to curb unwanted newsstand sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller School
PTA
Boyd Headley, Jr
Miler School Parent Teachers Association
Virginia Education Association
Harry F Byrd, Jr
Byrd
Allen Kippa
John Knight
Stuart Booker
Kenneth B. Ashby
Russian truck driver and taxi dispute ends with language clash
British taxi driver shouts a rude remark at a Russian truck driver who retorts with a foreign insult. The exchange highlights how a phrase translated into Fnelish weakens in meaning, while in Russian the insult carries strong connotations.
Tri County Oddfellows Gavel Presented To Newcome
Tri County OOF presented retiring president Newcome a gavel for his year of service at the bi monthly meeting in the Me thodist Church basement in Luray. Local members and guests included Mrs E H Newcome Mrs J W Newcome Mrs Anna Boxwell Mrs Katie Harmon Mrs Janie Parker Mrs Elizabeth Green Mrs Cassie Dyke and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Holmes Newcome
Tri-County Association of the Independent Order of Oddfellows
Luray
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arrow
Coast Guard
U. S. Pennsylvania
International
George Carson
Omps’ Funeral Home
Europe
Bfe
Army Quartermaster Corps
Korea
Youngs
the Religion In American Life
Winchester Evening Star
Churchill
Charming
Winston Churchill
Sarah
Margaret Truman
Anderson House
Dean Acheson
Tri-County
Newcome
Chicago
Just
Winchester Furniture CO
South Main St
Paul Revere Life Insurance CO
Mary Louise Steele
Miss Steele
South Braddock ST
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!