No Such Word As Russia Says Ripley
Robert Ripley reports from the Soviet Union in a Believe It or Not column noting there is no word for Russia in Soviet terms The USSR is described as Union of Soviet Socialist Republics with 180 nationalities and 150 languages He also notes Red Square turning gray and Lenin’s tomb sarcophagus in red granite and remarks on the International Date Line and sipping vodka for twenty three dollars and cigarettes six dollars
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Robert Ripley
Soviet Republic
Russia
Soyus Sovietskiskh Sotsialisticheskihk Respublik
Union of Soviet Socialist Republican
Kremlin
Lenin
Pacific Ocean
Diomede Islands
Soviet Union
United States
America
Asia
Julia
Apple Festival Accident Case Tried At Keyser
Two verdicts against Etta Fisher and others were returned in Circuit Court. Kesecker sought 10000 for injuries from the taxi crash in 1981 at Winchester and was awarded 2500. Betsie Anderson of Charles Town won 805.15 for damages to her car. Ray Fisher drove the taxi. his wife was not called to testify. Other occupants have filed suits for damages.
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Keyser
W. Va
Etta Fisher
Fishers
Charles Kesecker
Fisher
Bessie Anderson
Charles Town
Endeavorers To Present Special Program Sunday
The three Christian Endeavor societies of the United Brethren Church sponsor a 7:30 p m Sunday program in the main auditorium. C B Carr of Boyce speaks on What Price War, a Washington Post staff writer. Music includes a Garnet Hamrick poem read by Mrs Hodges a violin solo by Miss Evva Stouffer with Mrs Harry Stouffer and readings by Miss Nancy Gano and Miss Ruth Ann Anderson. A male quartet and choirs provide further pieces. Proceeds go to the church budget. Public invited.
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Christian Endeavor Societies
The
United Brethren Church
C. B. Carr
Boyce
Carris
Washington Post
Garnet Hamrick
Hodges
Evva Stouffer
Harry Stouffer
Nancy Gano
Ruth Ann Anderson
Intermediate Society
Harold Edwards
Gene Russell
Fremont Dick
Carl T. Cather
Edwin Ritter
Granville Cather
Funeral Rites Held For Mrs F H Clarke
Funeral services for Lily M. Clarke 59 wife of Frank H. Clarke were held at the Carper Valley home yesterday afternoon at 2 30 with Rev J D Russell and Rev Mr Cather officiating. A quartet sang at the home and grave. Pallbearers included Dr Glass S M Chiles Ralph Cather Elmer Whitlock John Carpenter Bennie Russell. Floral tributes marked the tribute to a departed friend.
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Lily M. Clarke
Frank H. Clarke
Carper's Valley
Rugged Cross
Jesus
Dr. Glass
S. M. Chiles
Ralph Cather
Elmer Whitlock
John Carpenter
Bennie Russell
Debate on road affairs to hear both sides
Public school authorities and state committee plan a debate on road affairs with capable speakers. The event aims for large attendance to hear the affirmative and negative sides before a final decision.
Prehistoric Factory Found in Alaska Says Scientist
A scientist reports discovery of a prehistoric factory on Unimak Island Alaska Whalebone weapons were found and a volcanic lake shows extreme boiling on one end and freezing on the other end of the lake.
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Alaska
Unimak Island
Winchester State Fair Dates Change Recounted
The Winchester State Fair Association shifted dates from early October to late August causing poor harvest displays and declining attendance. The moved schedule led to mounting debt and unpaid premiums, with lawsuits and receivership following as the association weakened.
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State Fair Assn
Winchester
Winchester Fair
Virginia
Public School Question Debated at Gore Tonight
The Gore high school auditorium hosts a public debate at 8 o clock on the Virginia public school issue. Sponsored by Gore school, the Winchester Debating Society presents the discussion with the topic Resolved That the Public School System of Virginia Deserves Greater Consideration in State.
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Virginia
Gore High School
Gore School
Winchester Debating Society
Property sale to satisfy claims on 22 acre tract in city
The association’s property, now owned by Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company, covers 22 acres. Surrounded by manufacturing and residential areas, the land is highly developable and one of the most valuable tracts in the city section.
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Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company
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