Avisco Reports 1948 Growth and Innovations
American Viscose Corp at Front Royal shows 1948 gains with more rayon and cellophane production and a push to modernize plants. The year features new disposable paper covers for viscose rayon cakes, expanded employee training, internal promotions, and major awards for staff ideas including a $1,289 payout to Helen S. Hyde and a diamond pin to John H. Mallinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Viscose Corp
Front Foyal
Avisco
Alaska
Helen S. Hyde
Front Royal
John H. Mallinson
Powell Cobb 75 Dies. Eastside Farmer Passes Away
Powell Cobb 75 a retired farmer died early today at his Eastside home near White Post after a heart ailment. Born October 28 1873 in Clarke County he was son of the late Jake M and Virginia Kitchen Cobb. He is survived by his wife Miss Ione Ginn of Clarke county and four sons George Cobb Philadelphia Powell Jr and Wilbur Ginn Cobb Berryville and James R Cobb at home. Services set for 11 am Monday at John H Enders funeral home with Rev J Alfred Figg Episcopal rector White Post officiating Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell Cobb
Eastside
White Post
Clarke County
Jake M
Virginia Kitchen Cobb
Ione Ginn
George Cobb
Philadelphia
Powell Jr
Wilbur Ginn Cobb
Berryville
James R. Cobb
Dog Rover Helps Rescue After Mountaineer Found Dead
Norman Green, 56, a PG&E veteran snow surveyor, was found dead in a High Sierra cabin after a six person rescue through seven foot snow. His dog Rover reportedly broke a window and crawled to aid his dying master before Green died of heart failure from exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Markleville
Calif
High Sierra
Norman Green
Green
George Cogan
Pacific Gas & Electric Co
Rover
Drivers Shifted With Car Running, State Cop Claims
State Trooper T F Tucker arrested Hugh Doolin for operating a car and Howard Power for allowing an unauthorized person to drive. Tucker said Doolin, whose driving permit was revoked, exchanged seats with Power while the car was moving and the officer chased and saw Doolin move over as Power took the wheel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
T. F. Tucker
Hugh Doolin
Howard Power
Tucker
Doolin
Popular American girl names in 1944 works
In 1944 Morris Fishbein noted one quarter of all American women were named Mary, with Elizabeth Margaret and Helen following. The finding highlights Mary as the dominant given name and shows prominent positions for Elizabeth Margaret and Helen among top choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Fishbein
Mary
Elizabeth
Margaret
Helen
Virginia High School League proposes 15 football conferences
The VHSL executive committee endorsed moving from groups and districts to football conferences for about 128 schools, with 15 conferences and no state champion. Basketball changes would allow Eastern district three entries, Northern two, and three from Central and Western districts for the state tournament at Norfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottesville
Virginia High School League
Virginia
Richard R. Fletcher
Vhsl Council For Advanced Study
Fletcher
University of Virginia
Norfolk
Berryville and Strasburg Meet in Evening Basketball Game
Berryville American Legion cagemen face Strasburg tonight at Woodstock at 8 p m with a 3 2 record. Tomorrow they host Winchester Legion at Berryville armory at 7 45 p m. Team managed by W E Williamson includes ex college players Tally Hanna Harold Potts George Estep and local stars Harold Hawkins Bill Lee Bobby Levi J H Enders books future dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville American’ Legion
Strasburg
Woodstock
Winchester Legion
Berryville Armory
W. E. Williamson
Berryville Lumber Co
Tally Hanna
U. of Maryland
Harold Potts
William and Mary
George Estep
Harold Hawkins
Answers to Daily Quiz Revealed for Page 4
Correct responses list for the page four quiz. Names include Bing Crosby and W. S. Maugham. Locations cited are Independence Missouri and Buckingham Palace. The set covers presidents Lincoln Garfield McKinley, a visit at a club, a toothache, and the president delivering a message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bing Crosby
Lincoln
Garfield
McKinley
Sue Olle
Independence
W. S. Maugham
Buckingham Palace
Tallahassee
Legion Post Cage Team Grabs Lead in League
The Legion Post cage team overtook Plumly 45 23 as Royal Crown fell 49 30 to Elks at the armory. Pope led Elks with 18 points, Baker Senciadiver Corrigan Turner tall over six feet while Levi was shut out. Legion beat Plumly 27 19 at end of third. next game Royal Crown will play Winchester Business College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eee
City
Royal Crown
Elks
Armory
Big Army
Pope
Baker
Senciadiver
Corrigan
Turner
Levi
Lewis
Burkhardt
The
Ritter
Shakestimer
Brown
Legion
Wolfe
Short
Scrappy
Garrabrandt
Cather
Royal Crown Cola
Winchester Business College
Elks Roth Baker
Garber
Tet
Grim Geiss McKee
Diamond Rings Sell at Public Auction by City Sergeant Sale
John Glover of 311 Stewart Sr. purchased several diamond rings at a public sale conducted by City Sergeant Gibbson Baker. A solitaire diamond over one karat sold for 900 dollars and a 22 stone diamond cluster brought 590 dollars. Coleman Dunn acted as auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Glover
Stewart Sr
Gibson Baker
Coleman Dunn
Farm Sale Notices Across Virginia Dates Listed
January 22 10 30 a m Mrs Eth el Eaton near Bunker Hill goods livestock and real estate. February 9 10 a m L C White west of Stephens City live stock and implements. February 16 10 a m Claude Poston Millwood Rt 50 machinery and livestock. February 23 10 a m Charles Edwards Berryville Marvin Chapel Church livestock and farm equipment. February 25 10 a m H O Light Grimes Va livestock machinery and household goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Eaton
Bunker Hill
W. Va
L. C. White
Stephens City
Claude Poston
Millwood
Charles Edwards
Berryville
Marvin Chapel Church
Senaecs
White Hall
H. O. Light
Grimes
Penalty for Removing Mail from a Box
The Post Office Department states that removing a letter from a U S mail box before it is mailed is a criminal offense. A person found guilty may be fined or imprisoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
U. S
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Viscose Corp
Ceeee
Shenandoah Motor Co., Inc
John W. Rosenberger & CO
S. Braddock St
Winchester
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
John Graber
Als
Frederick County Court House
Cameron Street
Cameron St
E. Clifford St
Elizabeth C. Gratchen
Dog
Brumback & Sons
N. Cameron St
Pere Baseli
Huski
Frederick and Nearby Counties
Barr’s Orchard & Farm Supplies
VMI
Tom Nugent
Virginia Military Institute
Arthur Morton
Nugent
Cornell
Hopewell High School
Legion Post Basket
Vite Plumber
Vail
Seateb
Boscawen
Wonchusta Virginia
Cydep
Legion Post
Legion Ritter F
Lewis, F
Sirk
Pingley
Stillarty
Walker
Haymaker
Hartley
Totals
Plumly Seldon
Capper
Lamb
Lovett
Dill
Smallwood
White
Plumly
N. Cameron
Order of the Golden Rule
B. F. Goodrich
S. Loudoun St
Rileys Real Estate Agency
Rouss Ave
Henry T. Goode
Hye Et
Northern Virginia Power CO
McCulloch
Amo Ghai
Ich Lanerns
Shade Equipment CO
Martinsburg Pike
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