Bemidji's Subzero Pride Amid Harsh Winter
In Bemidji Minnesota residents endure a weekend cold snap reaching 30 below zero and recalling 45 below last month. John Ainley publisher of the Bemidji Pioneer shares a calm clear day image with three suns and chimneys puffing icy sparkling smoke while sympathizing with other regions for harsher climates.
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Bemidji
Minn
Paul
International Falls
Minnesota
Miami
Phoenix
Los Angeles
California
Florida
John Ainley
Man Pleads Guilty To Gasoline Theft In Police Court
Vernon R. Davidson a 23 year old of 932 Woodland Ave was arrested at 4 15 am yesterday at Shade s Parking lot on N Loudoun St by Officers John Hoover and George Anderson. He confessed in court this morning and received a six month suspended jail sentence a 25 fine and 5 75 costs.
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Winchester
Vernon R. Davidson
Woodland Ave
Shade
N. Loudoun St
John Hoover
George Anderson
Davidson
Mrs Jones Dies In Staunton
Phyllis Sophie Jones 57 wife of Harry E. Jones of Bloomery Star Route died yesterday in a Staunton hospital after a long illness. Born in Charlottesville she was a daughter of Mrs Sophie Carey and the late Herbert Carey. She was a music teacher educated in England and a Peabody Institute graduate. Survived by husband and mother and two cousins Mrs Merrill Kight Falls Church and Mrs Louisa Smith Amherst. Graveside service Wednesday at 3 p.m. in St Pauls Episcopal Church Ivy Charlottesville area. Rev Dudley Bougher to officiate. Body rests Omps Funeral Home until Wednesday morning.
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Phyllis Sophie Jones
Harry E. Jones
Bloomery Star Route
Staunton
Charlottesville
Sophie Carey
Herbert Carey
Episcopal Church
Jones
England
Peabody Institute
Baltimore
Merrill Ki
Flue Fire Near Stephens City Damages Minor Damage
Stephens City fire crews were dispatched at about 6 30 am to the home of Raymond Ewing one mile west of town where a chimney fire was reported. The house owned by Charles Staples sustained only minor damage and was under control upon arrival.
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Stephens City
Stephens City Fire Company
Raymond Ewing
Charles Staples
Ewing
Man Disputes Jail Address For Drunk Convict
A resident at 510 N Loudoun St says Luther Kern, fined for drunkenness in Winchester Police Court, does not live there. Police say Kern gave that address at booking. No current address information available.
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N. Loudoun St
Luther Kern
Winchester
Kern
Sales Directory Auction Notices at Charles Town and Winchester
January 27 at 10 a m Lester Lentz offers cattle hogs tractors dairy equipment and farm machinery at the Frank Bame Farm near Charles Town W Va with W D Orndorff as auctioneer February 3 at 1 p m a registered hog sale at Farmers Livestock Exchange Winchester features 26 bred sows and 15 boars from six popular breeds
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Lester Lentz
Frank Bame
Charles Town
W. Va
Rt. 9
W. D. Orndorff
Farmers Livestock Exchange
Winchester
Sales tax plan tops Virginia legislative agenda
Virginia's 60 day General Assembly enters week two as Del. Sam Pope proposes a 2 percent retail sales tax aimed at funding statewide teacher salaries and cutting local real estate taxes. A faster tax plan seeks spring payments for certain taxes to generate 48.5 million for construction.
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Richmond
Virginia
General Assembly
Del
Sam Pope
Southampton
Pope
House Finance Committee
Public Service Corporation
Virginia Federation of Labor
Federation
Beecher Stallard
Senate Finance Committee
Stallard
Gov. Stanley
Two Primary Victories Each Seen for Stevenson Kefauver
Adlai E Stevenson and Estes Kefauver appear likely to win two unchallenged victories each in the nation's first four presidential primaries. The contests in New Hampshire Minnesota Wisconsin and Illinois shape a Democratic race noted for possible clashes later in Florida and California.
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Washington
Adlai E. Ste Ovenson
Sen. Estes Kefauver
D-Tenn
New Hampshire
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Kefauver
Stevenson
Illinois
Eisenhower
Douglas MacArthur
William G. Stratton
Nixon
Miami
Fla
Florida
California
Police investigate break in at Valley News Stand
Police are investigating the theft of about 300 dollars from the Valley News Stand at 30 East Piccadilly Street last night. Entry was gained by prying boards between the Sherwin Williams building at 28 East Piccadilly Street and the News Stand. Two cash registers were emptied. no other items reported taken. Lt. Warren Rudolph leads the investigation with Privates Wilbur Comer and John Hoover assisting.
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Valley News
E. Piccadilly St
Sherwin-Williams Paint Company
Warren Rudolph
Wilbur Comer
John Hoover
Rescue Squad Frees Cat From Tree Aid by SPCA and Fire Company
The Friendship Fire Company's Rescue Squad assisted the Winchester SPCA yesterday to save a cat named Boots owned by Mr and Mrs Charlton Crenshaw of 1707 Valley Ave. The cat aloft on a tree near their home was lowered to safety using a tall ladder brought by the Rescue Squad.
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Friendship Fire Company
Winchester Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Boots
Charlton Crenshaw
Valley Ave
Crenshaws
SPCA
Ervin Cleveland
Friendship
Robert Geanious
Resc
Accused Burglar Happy Behind Prison Ward
Robert Hodge 26, wounded during a restaurant robbery, was in City Hospital prison ward and glad to be there after two accomplices attempted a bullet removal with a kitchen knife and gin. He fled during the operation, later recaptured by police. one accomplice at large.
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Cleveland
Robert Hodge
City Hospital
Hodge
Bert Fant
Nehru seeks ways to meet protests across India
Prime Minister Nehru faces violent protests over redrawing state boundaries by language. Rioting and demonstrations in Bombay last week left dozens dead and thousands wounded. Nehru held a four hour meeting with Congress leaders seeking ways to curb unrest and avert further bloodshed.
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New Delhi
India
Nehru
Bombay
Congress Party
Horrific rail disaster described by survivors
A passenger recalls the scene of a deadly rail crash with bodies and body parts scattered, passengers crushed in seats, others hurled through windows, two children among the victims, and firemen using axes and sledges to reach those still inside as heavy cranes later righted the cars.
Ordinance Approval Shaped by Public Hearing at Winchester Board
Citizens pressed for amendment to an ordinance affecting James Wood High School area near Merriman's Lane. Builder Frank J. Schaefer opposed subdivision plans with land purchase noted. Attorney Edward J. Thoma voiced concerns. Vote held with Brumback arriving shortly after. initial action tentatively approved in December after a petition.
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James Wood High School
Winchester
Merriman’s Lane
Frank J. Schaefer
Edward J. Thoma
Harrison, Benham and Thoma
B.O. Brumback
Opequon
Zoning Commission Approves Quest Plan After Hearing
The county Zoning and Planning Commission approved the request after its December 10 meeting and sent it back to the board. An earlier public hearing was scheduled for December, with an additional session held last Saturday.
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Quest
County Zoning and Planning Commission
Extension Telephone Changes Home Night Regrets
A man recalls choosing a bedroom extension phone over hospital trips, noting the dial lights up when lifted. He reveals he never learned who called that night and muses that it may be for the best. The memory highlights a personal cost saving and a lingering mystery.
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Emma M. Dettra
Mr. Mifflin B. Clowe, Sr
Jones Funeral Home, Inc
TITAN
Barre
Haines Memorials
E. Cork
Carl A. Haines
John H. Fisher
Atlantic
Emmart & Son
Abo Ay
Barr’s, Inc
Virginia Tuberculosis Assn
Radford College
Virginia Ports Authority
Virginia Library Assn
Virginia School For the Deaf and Blind
Virginia Tech
The
League of Women Voters
Virginia Teachers Assn
Madison College
Lonewood College
Commission For the Visually Handicapped
Virginia Horsemens’ Assn
I. Q
Moses
Flagstaff
Werner von Braun
Defense Department
United States
Omps Ambulance Service
Loudoun Street
P. W. Plumly
Kent St
Glaize & Bro
N. Cameron St
Fibber McGee
Armstrong
Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Company
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