Witnesses Describe Suspects After Shuffle Near Ridgeway
Officers pursued three people reported on foot after a car involved in a shooting stopped near the Virginia West Virginia line. A wounded man identified as one of the car occupants said he did not shoot. White admitted involvement later and led police to where he hid the other three near an orchard at Ridgeway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Johnson
Syoing
White
Boyd
Ridgeway
Virginia-West Virginia
Spears
DeHaven
F. L. Woolfe
C. A. Seale
Martinsburg
Justice of the Peace
J. P. King
Vance E. Sencindiver
Lt. Blythe
Collins
Stotlers Cross Roads
W. Va
Almeta Cressell
Public Sale Notices for Frank Car Laura Shade and Others
July sales directory lists auctions including Frank Car southeast of Winchester on Front Royal Road offering goods and furniture, Laura Shade on North Kent Street with furniture and household items, T A Stason on Cameron Street with furniture and personal property, and the estate of L M Allen north of town with horses cattle hogs and farming machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Winem Front Royal Road
Laura Shade
North Kent St
T. A. Stason
Cameron St
Winchester
Front Royal Road
Four fugitives captured near Winchester after armed robbery
A group including Spears and three others were captured near Winchester after a pistol and ammo were found hidden. Police corralled the four, who faced warrants for robbery from West Virginia, while crowds gathered outside the city hall. Spears admitted wounding a man, and authorities prepared extradition papers as officers searched for weapons.
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Bertha
Spears
DeHaven
West Virginia
Edwards
Answers to Daily Quiz Sheet
Correct quiz responses listed for page 4. Includes Independence Hall Philadelphia, Statute of Liberty, Gettysburg Address origin, World War I, the line Brothers, the phrase of liberty, thirteen, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor, John Hancock, and True/False note.
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Independence Hall
Philadelphia
Lincoln
John Hancock
Birth of George Washington Carver in Diamond Grove Missouri
The passage states George Carver was born in January 1860 in Diamond Grove Missouri to slave parents on Moses Carver's plantation. An infant was reportedly stolen by night riders, later found abandoned, and returned to the Carver family. finders were rewarded with a horse worth $300.
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George Washington Carver
George Carver
Diamond Grove
Moses Carver
Carver Plantation
Trustee's Sale of Frozen Custard Machine and Chevrolet Truck
Trust sale of Frozen Custard Machine Frick and Frigidaire compressors Ice Cream Cabinet and a 1937 12 ton Chevrolet truck with 1941 motor on the Berryville Virginia premises of Jimmy's Cab on July 9 1949 at 1 00 p m. Cash terms. J Edward Thoma Trustee.
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Harry D. Allen
Circuit Court
Clarke County
Virginia
Jimmy's Cab
South Church Street
Berryville
J. Edward Thoma
Women’s Federation of Clubs Names Nomination Chair
Mrs H A Bass of Roanoke will chair the Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs nominating committee. She was elected by the state executive committee. Each of seven districts will have a member on the panel, with district elections in the early fall. A slate of officers will be proposed at the next spring federation meeting in Roanoke.
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B. F. Davis
Joseph P. Miller
Mary Katherine Aulick
Mary Martha
Porterfield
F. M. Ritter
W. H. Bosserman
C.S. Campbell
Grace
Richmond
H. A. Bass
Roanoke
Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs
Roy Kyle
Hillsville Federation
Bass
VFWC
Federation
Fresh Water in Cool Shady Spots for Pets and Livestock
During hot days farmers and pet owners are advised to provide fresh water in cool shady locations for animals. Ensure constant access to clean water to prevent heat stress and dehydration.
Public sale of county real estate in Winchester Virginia
Trustee announces a public auction of a 7.12 acre parcel two miles east of Stephens City along Highway 636. Sale is July 30 1949 at 11 A M in front of the County Courthouse Winchester. One third cash with balance in two annual installments secured by a deed of trust bearing 6 percent interest.
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Frederick County Court House
Winchester
Virginia
Civil & Police Justice Court
Morris
Carter
G. G. Baker
City of
Erle L. Ford
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Stephens City
W. E. Edwards
Coleman Dunn
Motorist Faces Reckless Driving Charge After Yard Collision
Lewis Allen Lineburg, 220 Kent St., driving a Winchester Dry Cleaning Works truck, leaped the curb and overturned in the yard of Harry R. Lantz at 695 Berryville Ave Wednesday evening. He is summoned to police court on July 7 to face reckless driving charges. The 1941 Plymouth pene truck sustained $500 damage plus $100 to the curb, street sign, and Lantz hedge. Lineburg escaped with minor injuries. Police said the truck skidded while turning onto Chestnut St near Berryville Ave. Officers Lowery and Boyce investigated.
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Lewis Allen Lineburg
Kent St
Winchester Dry Cleaning Works
Harry R. Lantz
Berryville Ave
Lineburg
Clarke County 4-H Camp Plans Readied With Leaders
Clarke county 4-H groups prepare a camp trip with Miss Hilda Suddith as girls group leader. The caravan departs from the courthouse at 12:45 pm Monday with stops at Episcopal Parish Home Boyce and Green's Store White Post. cabins are electrified and include a swimming pool with lifeguards. Activities include swimming forestry nature study handicrafts and 4-H organization.
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Berryville
Ott Jr
Wadenville
Joeker Tapscott
Bluemont
Carroll W. Shepherd
Boyce
Hilda Suddith
Clarke County
Courthouse
Episcopal Parish
Green’s
White Post
Market in Decline and Uncertain Outlook After Mid-June Slide
The market has edged along a narrow price path with a one month drop and a partial recovery of about one third since June 13. Opinions in the financial district split on the second half of the year with some predicting a summer rally while others expect a drop through the June 13 low.
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Financial
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Orchard
Hall
W. Vvthe
DU Pont
Wight
Derte White
Steys White
John W. Rosenberger & Co., Inc
Braddock St
W. Edwards
City Hall
Rouss Ave
Brown Collins
Siler
Lewis M. Allen
Clifton Farm
Berryville, Va
U. S. Route 340
Guernsey
Oliver
McCormick - Deering
McCormick-Deering
MccCormick-Deering
McCormick- Dering
Studebaker
Howard O. Allen
Douglas B. Allen
J. H. Yost
W. D. Burtner
J. C. Glascock
Peters
Charles H. Lillis
Iwan Szandrowski
Luba
Lillis Farm
Just
N. Cameron St
Philco
Mrs
Laura Walter Shade
Buddy Artrip
W. F. Artrip
Women’s Federation of Clubs
Julian A. Everly
E. Boscawen
J. Winchester
Martinsburg Pike
Clarke
Stockmarket
Future Ee
Rth
Yellow Pine
Glaize & Bro
Eid. Lane
Hill’s
Loudoun
OLDS
Chapman Motor CO
W. Boscawen St
Tommy D. Lockhart
Loudoun St
Mervel W. Adams Plumbing
N. Cameron
BR & Sons
Carlisle
South
T. A. Mason
Roy Duvall
Hudson
America
S. Loudoun St
Kern Motor
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