Laurens Jones Named Red Cross Drive Chairman
Laurens P. Jones of 2198 Lou doun St. was named campaign chairman for the 1949 Winchester Frederick Red Cross chapter fund drive opening March 1. George T. Sanders, chapter chairman, announced Jones is well qualified to lead the annual solicitation for funds totaling 13622 to support Red Cross work.
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Laurens P. Jones
Loudoun St
Winchester- Frederick Red Cross
Jones
Red Cross
George T. Sanders
Salvation Army
Boy Scouts
Sanders
Gray Lady Corp
American Red Cross
Gray Lady Corps
Baker Hospital
Martinsburg
NDB
Motor Corps
Five Day Weather Forecast for Virginia
The five day outlook covers Saturday through Tuesday across Virginia. Expect slow clearing after a morning shower risk, with temperatures ranging from the mid 60s to mid 70s. Winds remain light from the southeast, with no major storms anticipated.
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Virginia
Bell House Reoccupied by Fourth Generation Heirs in Winchester
After six months vacant the Bell house at 106 N Cameron in Winchester is again occupied by Stewart Bell Jr and Mrs Bell. The 1809 Georgian residence has long housed the Bell family, passing from John Bell to John M Bell and later to Stewart Bell Sr. The home features historic accounts, original live plank flooring, and a kitchen evolved through four stages.
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Bell
N. Cameron
Stewart Bell Jr
Rosalie Nelson
Stewart Bell Sr
John Bell
Claude F. Massie
Conrad
Boyd
Fairmont Ave
Bell Jr
Page Post Office Lore Recalled by Winchester Rotary
W Nelson Page retired city postmaster told Rotary yesterday that Winchester delivery began in 1898 with three letter carriers and 36 boxes. Rural delivery started Jan 1 1904. Page noted postal receipts rose from 57000 to 153000 by 1948 and praised successor Carl M Campbell. The piece lists early postmasters back to Daniel Norton and notes Page’s 15 year tenure ending last November.
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W. Nelson Page
Rotary
Winchester
Page
Carl M. Campbell
Handley High School
Campbell
Norton
Daniel Norton
George F. Norton
Thomas Robinson
wWiltem
Davidsorr
Thomas Roberts
Logan W. Robinson
Henry F. Baker
Mr. Baker
John Wall
Baker
Richard Milton
George B. Graves
Charles Chase
Georg W. Taylor
Samuel R. Atwell
Wil
Virginia Woolen Announces Acquisition of Berkeley Woolen Assets
W. V. E. Terhune, president of Virginia Woolen Co., announced that Berkeley Woolen Co. stockholders voted to dissolve and transfer all assets to Virginia Woolen as part of a modernization plan to concentrate production. The Berkeley plant is closed with future operation plans to be determined later.
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W. V. E. Terhune
Virginia Woolen Co
Berkeley Woolen Co
Martinsburg
Mr. Terhune
Terhune
Varel Mills, Inc
Middlewey W.va
Varel
Winchester
Berkeley
600 Feared Lost In Sea Collision
In a collision 100 miles from Shanghai two ships the Kienyuan and the Taiping sank. The Waramunga rescued 35 survivors including refugees aboard the Taiping and landed them in Shanghai. Survivors said the wrecks occurred in darkness near Chu Shan island with the Kienyuan going down in five minutes.
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Shanghai
Waramunga
Kienyuan
Japan
Chu Shan
Taiping
GOP Chairman Retains Seat By Four Votes
Hugh D. Scott Jr. held a 54 to 50 confidence vote to chair the Republican National Committee in Omaha. Supporters like Harry Darby praised him while critics, including Rep. Clarence Brown, warned the split party could spark another challenge within months.
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Omaha
Neb
Hugh D. Scott Jr
Repu National Committee
Clarence Brown
Ohio
Scott
Pennsylvania
Dewey
Harry Darby
Kansas
Darby
Brown
Taft
Leonard Hall
J. Russell Sprague
New York
H. Carl Andersen
Rminn
Andersen
Roy E. Dunn
Jacob France
Biggest and Best Fete Yet Planned by Apple Blossom Group
The policy making committee of the annual Apple Blossom Festival met at President Delmer H. Robinsons home to lay groundwork for the biggest and best fête in the festivals history. Topics included Pageant Public Entertainment Publicity Queen Court Fireworks and Finance with H B McCormac Jr assisting.
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Delmer H. Robinson
Robinson
H. B. McCormac Jr
Virginia Boyd Barr
B. M. Knight
Thomas A. Scully
Helen Sandy
H. B. McCormac, Jr
Rland R. Quarles
Claire J. Ott
G. Sjos
Auction Report From Milburn Public Sale Near Winchester
A Jersey cow sold for 172.50 and two work horses brought 150 at the Robert Milburn public sale on Poor House Road four miles west of Winchester. Milburn quits farming to join Elkton Virginia police. Roy Carper bought the milk cow. Ora Bailey and Lyle Michael bought horses. A son and eight pigs drew 93 from L Jenkins of Greenspring. Two 75 pound shoots sold for 13. Buddie Artrip was auctioneer. Also listed are sale notices for a 1946 Ford four door at 1790 and eight shares of Shenandoah Valley Bank stock to settle estate.
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Robert Milburn
Herman Dyke
Winchester
Poor House Rd
Milburn
Elkton
Berryville
Roy Carper
Stepens City
Ora Bailey
Lyle Michael
L Jenkins
Greenspring
Buddie Artrip
Igress
M” Care
Winchester Star
Shenandoah Valley Bank
Care of Star
Rev Roe Resigns Pastorate Here
W Nelson Page announces the resignation of Reverend James B. Roe as rector at Christ Episcopal church. Vestry accepts resignation effective immediately. Roe’s future plans unknown. Roe served Winchester since 1946, succeeding Robert B. Nelson. Vestry members elected include John G. Goodwin Joseph A. Massie Jr. Allen B. Gray Abney Payne and Dr. George H. Sith. About 200 attended the dinner.
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W. Nelson Page
Christ Episcopal Church
James B. Roe
Page
Mr. Roe
Roe
Winchester
Robert B. Nelson
Christchurch
John G. Goodwin
Joseph A. Massie Jr
Allen B. Gray
Abney Payne
George H. Sith
Fresh Snow Slows Haylift Across Western Rangelands
Storms bring fresh snow and winds to Nebraska Nevada Utah Idaho and Arizona slowing relief efforts for cattle and sheep. Estimated 2 5 million cattle and 2 8 million sheep stranded as industry faces large potential losses while wholesale meat markets remain largely unaffected for now.
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Associated Press
Nebraska
Nevada
Utah
Idaho
Arizona
Salt Lake City
National Wool Growers Assn
Lower
Michigan
Texas
North Central
Senator Battle backs higher Virginia teacher pay
State Senator John S. Battle told the Clay Ward Democratic club in Richmond he supports a further salary increase for Virginia teachers and favors some aid for school construction. He urged localities to bear a fair share of school costs.
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Richmond
John S. Battle
Virginia
Clay Ward
Democratic Club
Battle
Braddock St
North Atlantic Security Pact Moves Toward Mid March Signing
The New York Times reports key decisions on a North Atlantic security pact including a 16 to 20 year term not up for renewal during a US election year. Foreign secretaries from seven nations plan to sign in mid March in Washington Ottawa or Bermuda and establish a security council and military staff.
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U. S
United States
Britain
Canada
France
Netherlands
Belgium
Luxembourg
Washington
Ottawa
Bermuda
North Atlantic Security Council
Li Tsung-jen appeals to Mao for peace talks in China
Acting President Li Tsung-jen sent a personal appeal to Mao Zedong urging a peace conference. He asked Mao to name a place and red negotiators and to set aside political differences for a sincere meeting. Li cited the people's wish and supported Mao's eight-point basis for talks.
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Nanking
Li Tsung-jen
Mao Tze-tung
Mao
Pai Chung-Hsi
Central China
Hankow
Pai
Chiang Kai-shek
Japan
Sun Fo
Wu Te-chew
Shanghai
Sun
Chang Chih-chung
Lanchow
China
Sun Yat-sen
Republic
Britain and Allies Recognize Israel
London reports Great Britain and Western alliance partners will grant de facto recognition to Israel. The move marks a partial acknowledgment by Britain and allied nations of Israel’s status.
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Britain
Allies
Israel
London
Great Britain
Western Alliance
Berlin Airlift Cost Tops 100 Million
The Berlin airlift's seven months of operations cost the Air Force and Navy 10.75 million dollars, excluding supply costs and Army ground support. From June 26 to yesterday, 51,953 tons of fuel and food were flown in 78,297 flights to Berlin.
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Washington
Berlin
Air Force
Navy
Army
Blood Donor Drive Seeks 140 Pints in Winchester
The Red Cross bloodmobile in Winchester will operate Monday at the Presbyterian Church on Loudoun Street from 10 AM to 3 30 PM. Lions Club appeal for donors follows a slow start with first signup by Hoye Riley and Mary Colvin as the initial appointment. Registration continues through tomorrow with in person or phone signups at Red Cross headquarters. About 140 pints are needed to reach the 100 pint quota. Dr William F Schenck heads the drive committee.
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Nurses Aide Corps
Red Cross
Virginia Woolen Co
Water Safety Service
Home Service
Disaster Service
Sanders
Baylass
Stewart Bell Jr
Marvin Weaver
C. Vernon Eddy
John Scully Jr
Susan Kabler
Vergie Adams
Jones
Red Cross Fund
Hoye Riley
Mary Colvin
National Ave
Presbyterian Church
Loudoun St
Wm. F. Schenck
JBT to Announce Best Boss of 1948 at Finder’s Day Dinner
Winchester businesses await the JBT Finder’s Day dinner tonight at York Inn to name the outstanding boss for 1948. The event also includes a Distinguished Service Award key for the outstanding young man, with remarks by John H. Rosenberger and Howard Melton.
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Winchester
JBT
York Inn
George Sanders
John H. Rosenberger
DSA
Howard Melton
Melton
B. F P. Arthur Jr
Kiwanis Club
Andrew J. Bowen
Rotary
C. T. Cooper
Exchange
Hoye Riley
The
Lions Club
Snarl Revealed In Labor Bill At White House
Washington January 28 The administration labor bill stalled as Tobin planned to brief lawmakers at the Capitol. A Senate labor committee session was canceled and officials said the draft labor measure would be delayed until the bill reached the Senate. Major conflicts centered on shifting conciliation and use of injunctions to halt big strikes, with Tobin's draft reportedly shaped by President Truman.
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Chicago
High Plains
H. M. Conway
National Livestock Producers Association
Story Nation
Washington
James Reston
The
Times
Snarl
White House
Tobin
Capitol
Senate Labor Committee
Labor Department
Sen
Labor Ta
Ao Cyrus
Ching
Labor
John L. Lewis
Truman
Seer Se
Congress
Prisoner Changes Plea After Jury Is Sworn In
Lewis Lindberg Preston, 20, of 661 North Cameron Street, changed his plea to guilty on breaking and entering and larceny of Cornelia Brooks's residence. Judge Elliott Marshall sentenced him to one year on each charge to run concurrently. Jurors listed for the case included Lynn Chapman, Paul Newlin, Maynard Boyd, Hugh Emmons, Rufus Smith, Delwin Parish, Vincent Wilson, Amon Harmon, Charles Edmundson, Joseph Orndorff, Clarence Grim, and Robert Sutton.
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Corporation Court
Lewis Lindberg Preston
N. Cameron St
Cornelia Brooks
Elliott Marshall
Preston
Brooks House
Lynn Chapman
Paul Newlin
Maynard Boyd
Hugh Emmons
Rufus Smith
Delwin Parish
Vincent Wilson
Amon Harmon
Charles Edmundson
Joseph Orndorff
Clarence Grim
Robert Sutton
Five-Cent Cigar Stages Comeback in New York
New York reports the reintroduction of five-cent cigars for the first time since wartime shortages. The price restart is tied to a three month decline in general prices per the Washington Bureau of Labor Statistics. Other items include a used D-Ford Caterpillar Tractor with blade and wench for sale and various local ads and displays from Johnston's Jewelry Store and Speidel Watch Bands.
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New York
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Washington
D-Ford
E. Earl Shade
Speidel
Johnston's
Bas Foultey CO Co
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South End Fire CO
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Rev. Roe
Christ Episcopal
Move
Sen. Battle
North Atlantic
New York Times
Winchester Lions
R. J. Funkhouser
Charles Town Industralist
Howard Vanderbilt
Lederle Laboratories
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