Clarke Legion Post Elects Officers in Clarke County
L. E. Williamson was elected commander of the Lloyd Williams post of the American Legion in Clarke County, succeeding Edward H. McDonald. New officers include Enders, Olcott, Russell, Levi Jr., Johnson, Shull, Dougherty, Hart, Casey, and Potts. The past commander's pin went to R. G. Morrison as plans for a $15,000 building expansion were presented by a committee led by Dr. Casey. Delegates to Roanoke State Convention August 21-25 included Williamson, Hart, Russell, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Williamson
Lloyd Williams
American Legion
Clarke County
Edward H. McDonald
John L. Enders
J.W. Olcott
Jack Russell
Rice W. Levi Jr
Harry Johnson
Ernest Shull
Graham Dougherty Sr
Eddie L. Hart
J. M. Casey
H. G. Potts
R. G. Morrison
Charles J. Enders Sr
Reginald G. Morrison
Roanoke
Ernest
Eddie Lou Hart
Smithlen
Mrs Fray Dies After Short Illness At Advance Mills
Mrs Florence Elmo Fray died unexpectedly Wednesday and funeral services were held at Spring Hill church near Advance Mills Virginia. Burial followed in the churchyard. She was widow of John Milton Fray longtime Advance Mills merchant and Albemarle County Board of Supervisors chairman. Survived by two daughters Lucille Fray and Mrs E W Kgger a son J Curtis Fray a brother R E Wilhoit a niece Edna Wilhoit two grandchildren and a great grandson. The Winchester Dr Pepper Bottling Co plant where Fray served as manager was closed yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Hill Church
Advance Mills
Florence Elmo Fray
Spring Hill
J. N. Wilhoit
Greene County
John Milton Fray
Albemarle County
E. W. Kgger
Wilmington
Del
Lucille Fray
Charlottesville
J. Curtis Fray
Winchester
Lucile Early Fray
R. E. Wilhoit
Orange
Edna Wilhoit
Washington
J. W. Hutchinson
John N. Fray
Wayne Hutchinson
Winchester. Dr
Sales Directory July 14 1 pm Winchester Listings
July 14 1 pm DST Jack Brown 1040 S Kent St Winchester household goods. July 24 1 pm DST Mrs S B Green 22 E Cork St Winchester household goods. July 24 10 am EST Miss Ida Wyndham 234 Amherst St Winchester household goods mostly antiques. Aug 21 Mrs W A Sale 371 National Ave Winchester household and kitchen furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Brown
S. Kent St
Winchester
S. B. Green
E. Cork St
Ida Wyndham
Amherst St
W. A. Sale
National Ave
Bears Use Moss for Bedding in Winter Hibernation
Notes describe bears gathering moss plants to create bedding during their long winter hibernation, aiding insulation and comfort. The behavior highlights how native flora supports wildlife in extreme cold periods.
Salt Free Diet Plan for Heart and Kidney Patients
Guidance on a very low salt diet for patients with heart and kidney disease. Recommends protein hydrosylate, unsalted breads and butters, salt-free processed foods, fresh fruits and vegetables, cereals, and permitted fruits with limited high-sodium items. Notes permissible beverages and salt substitutes, plus a Q and A on armpit pain.
Gainesboro Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Births
Gainesboro Virginia July 10 list shows Mr. and Mrs N W Ritter and Mr and Mrs Will Davis visiting Mr and Mrs James Peltner of Nain. Eugene DeHaven and son Bobby of Baltimore return from two week vacation with DeHaven and Jenkins families. Births noted for Russell Brown and Charles Lee. Mary Lou DeHaven birthday surprise by Mary Ramey. Elwood Kern from Washington DC visited Mrs Margaret Roberts. Wilmer Jenkins and daughter from Winchester also visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesboro
N. W. Ritter
Will Davis
James Peltner
Nain
Eugene DeHaven
Bobby
Baltimore
Virgil DeHaven
Ernest Jenkins
Winchester
Russell Brown
N. L. Smith
Sally
Bobby Jean Owens
Vilda DeHaven
Capon River
Elwood Kern
Washington, D. C
Mary Lou
Wilmer Jenkins
Delphia DeHaven
Local farmers report yields and a famed innkeeper yields
Heavy crop figures show 44 bushels per acre on 177 acres of barley, 1000 bushels total for 54 acres at 18 bushels per acre, and Aunt Susan Tokes of Opequon threshing 176 bushels of wheat from 8 acres adjoining her inn. Wheat expected to fetch about $2.15 a bushel at Frederick county markets. A remark notes birds possess an internal air conditioning to cool during muscular activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Unger
Susan” Tokes
Opequon
Frederick County
November count notes 25 126 swan feathers
A historical note records a whistling swan counted with 25 126 feathers in November, highlighting an unusual tally for the period and species.
Scout camp plans picnic area at Rock Enon site
A long range plan proposes 75 improvements costing over 40000 with a $1000 project to clear, landscape, and build a visitors area on the site of the former Rock Enon hotel. Work includes fire pits, a picnic shelter, benches, and pond renovations to host visiting families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Enon
Rowe
Roosevelt Dismisses Resolution as Press Hints on Votes
The report notes Roosevelt calling the resolution useless to press and remarks that the south will not vote for Truman. It also suggests limited chance for Douglas to obtain the presidency and mentions a statement from the justice at his Oregon home denying any presidential candidacy and promising further comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Douglas
Oregon
Sale of Mr. Helsley Draws Large Local Attendance
Green Spring Virginia July 10 a large number of residents attended the sale of Mr. George Helsley. Mrs Carrie Brown visited Mrs Eva Milburn. Miss Irene Catlett is improving after an illness. Mr and Mrs Walter Brill and son Frankie of Mt Williams with Mrs Lucille Stawman and daughter Martha and Mr and Mrs Roy Bradley dined with Mrs Bessie Catlett. Mr and Mrs Troy Milburn of Lebanon Pennsylvania visited Mr and Mrs Janney Milburn and family. Mrs Margaret Luttrell is visiting relatives in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenspring
George Helsley
Carrie Brown
Eva Milburn
Irene Catlett
Walter Brill
Frankie
Mt. Williams
Lucille Stawman
Martha
Roy Bradley
Bessie Catlett
Troy Milburn
Lebanon
POSA Picnic at Angers Store Next Weekend
POSA picnic at Angers Store in W Va returns after hiatus since 1942. Joe Shambaugh president A C Unger II entertainment chair. Winchester Amusement Co supplies rides. Baseball games Angers Store vs Tomehawk and Brown Bombers vs Angers Store. Dick Hockman parachute jump. two days of concerts speakers and aerial acts with Melvin Snyder and H Graig Hunter among participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angers Store
W. Va
Frederick County
Joe Shambaugh
A. C. Unger II
Winchester Amusement Co
Brown Bombers
Angers Store Nine
Tomehawk
Dick Hockman
Sammy Moss
Blue Ridge Mountain Boys
Harley Scaggers
Keyser
Congress
James L. Robertson
Richmond
Dapper Dan
Melvin Snyder
Kingwood
H. Graig Hunter
Berkeley Springs
Water safety courses aim to reduce beach and pool drownings
The Red Cross plans more swimming classes with life saving badges. Adults are urged to join and notify the chapter, freeing instructors for both adult and youth sessions. George Sanders notes water safety benefits all ages, with 36.8 percent of last year’s U S drowning victims being school age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
George Sanders
United States
Answers to Daily Quiz Correct choices list
The page provides the daily quiz answers with locations and facts: 1 New York City 2 Portland Oregon 3 We had guests at dinner last evening 4 Millard Fillmore 5 Brahman 6 550 times sweeter 7 False 8 Outward 9 Eighty 10 Skimmed milk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Portland
Oregon
Millard Fillmore
Public sale of Lot and improvements near Winchester Virginia
Public auction to sell a five acre lot with improvements in Frederick County. Trustee cites Deed of Trust dated 1947 and names Coleman Dunn as auctioneer. Sale set for August 7 1949 at 12 noon in front of the County Courthouse Winchester with one third down and balance in 30 days. Possession immediate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Broadcasting Corporation
Frederick County
Virginia
Winchester
Stonewall Magisterial
Dunbar Street
Donald Davison
Davison
Davison and
Stockdale
Stockdale and
Cather
Merle D. Moore
Et Ux
Ralph Y. Grubbs
Circuit Court
Coleman Dunn
Flournoy L. Largent, JR
Willow Grove
Jacob E. Baker
Merriman’s Lane
Herbert
Larrick
Polio Information Rush For County Health Officers
Dr Norton cites traffic fatalities as an emergency while Phillip S Randolph of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis distributes a polio awareness pamphlet titled a message to parents. He reports requests for 17000 copies across 26 counties and plans more distribution through health officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapel Hill
Phillip S. Randolph
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Mesasge
The
Foundation
Randolph
Western powers face Berlin crisis amid Soviet pressure
The article quotes a Conservative leader condemning the Kremlin 13 as rulers, notes Taegliche Rundschau likening Berlin to Hitler's last days, and reports Western sector letters of sympathy as Berlin endures Western policy strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservative
Taegliche Rundschau
Berlin
Hitler
Soviet Zone
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Tiger Cubs
Bronx Zoo
Koran
New York
Bronx Park Zoo
Dacca
Clarke Legion Post
Whitlock Ave
R. W. Walker
Julian Shade
Mrs. Fray
Growers Supply Company
Winchester Cold
By Merman KN. Bundesen, M.D
N. O
Features Syndicate, Inc
Roosevelt
Fairmont Ave
Florence V. Miller
G. G. Baker
E. T. Snider
E. J. Clowser
W. T. Chamblin
EZ. T. Snider
Scott
Holdman
Rafeham
Ay ¢ Saelple
Sailor's Guide
Perth Amboy
New Jersey
Kane
Ten. Werk
Josh J. McGraw
R. J. Scott
POSA
Angers
N. Cameron St
Norton
Hess
Duncan Bros
Millwood Av
Kremlin
Ivan the Terrie
Wall Street
London
Ai Glaize & Bro
Brannon’s Cleaners
Lamp Motor CO
Smithfield Ave
J. V. Brown
Herndon
Rt. 522
Frank T. Ridgeway
Herndon, VA
Willow Grove Farm
William D. Taylor
Annie Lowery Taylor
D. B
Viginia
Annie Lowery
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