Hugh Kidd Dies in Danville After Long Career
Hugh Roland Kidd aged 73 died at 1 a.m. in Danville after a long health decline. Born in Richmond in 1882, he moved to Danville in 1945 after retiring from 50 years with Kinghan and Co. in Richmond. Survived by son Roy C. Kidd, a former wife Katie Longworth, and second wife Carrie. He was active in Main Street Methodist Church and served as Virginia Camp Gideons chaplain and Travelers Protective Association officer. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Main Street Church Dartike with interment at 3 p.m. in Richmond.
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Hugh Roland Kidd
Danville
Kidd
Richmond
Kinghan and Co
Roy C. Kidd
Katie Longworth
Carrie
Main Street Methodist Church
Virginia
Gideons
Travelers Protective Association
Main Street
Dart
Richmone
Average police and office density in US cities over 10 000 population
For all cities over 10 000 population the average is 1.46 per 1 000, a rise in the last five years. Traffic police numbers range from 2 253 in New York City to single figures in nine other cities, with each of those reporting a single officer.
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United States
New York City
Virginian Is New Exalted Ruler of Elks
John L. Walker of Roanoke Va., a 49 year old attorney, was chosen by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks as the new exalted ruler. He was nominated by former Virginia governor John S. Battle and elected unanimously at the opening session. Walker will be installed Thursday to succeed William J. Jerrick of Nutley N J. He plans an intensive Ellis National Foundation fund raising drive to aid crippled children and welfare projects amid rising concerns about juvenile delinquency.
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Philadelphia
Grand Lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
John L. Walker
Roanoke
Walker
John S. Battle
Virginia
William J. Jerrick
Nutley
N. J
B.p.oe
Ellis National Foundation
Elks Lodges
Rites Held Today For Mrs Pittman
A funeral service for 88 year old Lula Frye Pittman was held at 11 this morning in Herndon. She died Friday and is buried at Mt Hebron Cemetery. Surviving daughters include Josephine Bonemus Genevieve Robinson Marie Williams and Eleanor Mitchell. Widow of Dr J J Pittman she was born in Hardy County West Virginia.
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Herndon
Lula Frye Pittman
Mt. Hebron
W. Va
Hardy County
How much exercise should a pet dog be given daily
A veterinary guideline from E W S A recommends at least two 15 minute walks daily. One in the morning and one in the evening provide adequate daily activity for most dogs.
July 13 Auction Listings at Winchester Virginia
Sales Directory notes multiple sales in Winchester area. Shen Valley National Bank Administrator sale at 413 Braddock St. includes household effects and antiques with W F Artrip Jr as auctioneer on July 13 at 1 pm. Followed by Gilber Renner estate sale July 16 with antiques furniture and Julian Shade as auctioneer. July 18 features Virginia Sheep Breeders Assn sale at Farmer's Livestock Exchange with 31 rams of several breeds.
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Valley National Bank
Braddock St
Winchester
W. F. Artrip, Jr
Gilbert Renner
Wincester
Senseny Road
Julian Shade
Virginia Sheep Breeders Assn
Farmer’s Livestock Exchange
Hampshire
Southdown
Suffolk & Shropshire
Prisoners tell of indoctrination and escape attempts in China
Three American POWs recount life after capture in Taiyuan where they faced daily lectures and hard labor on a state farm. They described harsh conditions, isolation, meager pay, and fear of political persecution, blaming communism though expressing some repudiation. They also cited failed escape and coercive indoctrination efforts.
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Hong Kong
Griggs
America
Cowart
Japan
United States
Hitler
China
Taiyuan
Bell
Verdyck
Reds
Never too old to learn says modern thinking
Experts argue that learning keeps the brain active by forming new neural connections, so a person can acquire new knowledge or skills even at age 90. The key factor is maintaining mental engagement and cognitive power.
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R.Y. A
Five Highway Deaths Reported in Virginia
Five highway deaths over the weekend raise Virginia 1955 fatalities to 394, compared with 368 a year earlier. Victims: Frank E. Harris 47 of Charlottesville and Paul E. Glick 24 of Craigsville died in a two car crash on U S 11 south of Lexington. Carl Hicks 42 of Lebanon died from a crash on U S 58 near Dickinsonville and Hansonville after losing control. Louis Battle 31 of Richmond died when a car ran off U S 360 near the city and overturned. Flora Estelle Robins 50 of Gloucester County died in Newport News hospital from injuries April 23 in a Gloucester County crash on U S Rt 17 north of Hayes when a left turn was struck head on by a southbound car.
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Associated Press
Virginia
Frank Edward Harris
Charlottesville
Paul Emerson Glick
Craigsville
Carl Hicks
Lebanon
Louis Battle
Richmond
Flora Estelle Robins
Gloucester County
Harris
Glick
U. S. 11
Lexington
Hicks
U. S. 58
Dickinsonville
Hansonville
Russell County
Battle
U. S. 360
Robins
Newport News
U. S. Rt. 17
Hayes
Ted Dalton Nominated Again for Virginia State Senate
Virginia's Mr Republican Ted Dalton of Radford is renominated to a further term as state senator amid a strong Democratic effort to block him. Dalton acknowledged tough campaigns but focused on 1955 and the next General Assembly session. He faces Democrat rival R Douglas Nininger, former Roanoke County schools superintendent.
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Associated Press
Virginia
Senate
Salem
Ted Dalton
Radford
Stanley
Dalton
General Assembly
R. Douglas Nininger
Roanoke County
Noted Crashes Include Parked Vehicle Strike and Lighted Locomotive Issue
The report cites a heavy damage locomotive crash due to the driver failing to light the locomotive in time. the car damage is estimated at 450 dollars. A separate Saturday collision involved a 1955 Dodge striking a parked 1955 Ford tractor on Cameron Street. Dodge driver Samuel Morrison of Great Neck New York. tractor owned by Paul E. Hamman Strasburg. Dodge damage 300 dollars. Another one car crash on Millwood Avenue at 6 40 pm saw a 1950 Plymouth driven by Joseph W Kohut of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania skid into two traffic signs. signs damage 15 dollars and car 125 dollars. The Lutheran is Walter P Reuther’s religious denomination.
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Cameron St
Samuel Morrison
Great Neck
N. Y
Dodge
Paul E. Hamman
Strasburg
Millwood Ave
Basil Cooper
Joseph W. Kohut
Pittsburgh
Clarke County Democrats name nominees for November election
The report notes an office in 1948 after six years as deputy, re elected in 1951. Costello a Clarke County farmer born in Loudoun County has lived most of his life there. Others unopposed. most Democratic incumbents named for November, with one not seeking re election. another Democrat named for the Board of Supervisors post.
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Costello
Clarke County
Loudoun County
Board of Supervisors
Prizes Awarded At Children's Show Saturday
Fifteen local children received prizes at the special show held Saturday morning at the Palace Theatre. The grand prize bicycle went to William Deckman of Harrisburg PA. Other winners include Butch Teller Dorothy Kane Pam Robinson Jeffrey Webber Leonard Williamson William Sealock Billy Sardells Mike Johnson Felix Miller Tommy Campbell Nancy Russell Paul Walker Colleen Morris Arvetta Lavender and Lillian Carter. All prizes were donated by B F Goodrich.
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Palace Theatre
William Deckman
Harrisburg
Butch Teller
Dorothy Kane
Pam Robinson
Jeffrey Webber
Leonard Williamson
Davy Crockett
William Sealock
Billy Sardells
Mike Johnson
Felix Miller
Tommy Campbell
Nancy Russell
Paul Walker
Colleen Morris
Arvetta Lavender
Lillian Carter
B. F Goodrich
Clarke County Sees Light Rain and 90 Degree Run
Electrical service mainly restored after the storm with scattered trouble cleared. Clarke County recorded .19 inches of rainfall with .31 inches for the month and 90 degree readings for ten straight days. Showers expected this afternoon with cooler, drier conditions tonight and tomorrow.
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A. D. Fowler
Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co
Clarke
Clarke County
W. N. Rutherford, Sr
U. S
Swimley
Associated Press
Quiz answers on Page 4 list varied items
The page shows a list of quiz answers including terms like Mahershalalhashbaz, Ts 8 1, Adolf Hitler, Spaniards, Germans, a coffee plantation, and Walter Scott. The fragment presents mismatched clues and a variety of named entities without a single coherent question.
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Siz
Adolf Hitler
Walter Scott
Winchester Ordinance Limits Water and Sewer Extensions
Winchester Virginia Common Council enacts a 1955 ordinance barring extending water and sewer mains beyond city lines until the developer agrees in writing to build the street to current standards and until street construction is approved by the City. The ordinance takes effect immediately after passage on June 14 1955.
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Common CouNcil
Winchester
Virginia
City of
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