Traffic Toll Reaches 469 In Virginia
The Virginia 1956 traffic fatality toll rose to 469, up five from a year ago. Victims include Jewell Mildred Norvell 16 and her sister Arvilla Norvell 15 of Faber Nelson County, and Mary Jane Drumheller of Faber. Also dead were Henry A. Alley Jr 35 of Forest City NC and William Henry Coffee Jr 35 of Portsmouth. Clarence Sykes 42 of Clintwood Dak died from injuries July 7 after an auto crash.
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Dickenson County
Miller and Anderson Beat Bell Clothes 14-3 in Minor League
Miller and Anderson dominated Bell Clothes 14-3 in the American minors of the Little League. The winners exploded for five runs in the first inning and four in the second, building a decisive early lead.
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Bell Clothes Escapes Scoring While Miller Beats Opponent
Bell Clothes was held scoreless in the first three frames but scored in the fourth on six walks and one hit. Leighton and Chickle pitched for Miller with Anderson also appearing. V. Plotner took the loss.
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Cork St Tops Opequon 3 2 in Church Softball Night
Cork Street defeated Opequon 3 to 2 in the Church Softball League with J Hodson allowing three hits and two walks while striking out two. Opequon tallied in the fourth and sixth. Sunnyside beat Market Street 7 6 with a seven hit effort. Market Street scored in the second, third, and fifth, while Sunnyside rallied in the third and seventh to secure the win. Stands in the Church League standings follow.
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Mrs. Emma J. Harrison Dies at Daughter's Home
Emma J. Harrison 81 died at 1 a m at her daughter Mrs. William H. McCeney’s home 423 Fairmont Ave She was born in Washington DC December 10 1874 daughter of William H Barstow and Dr Kate Ramsdel Barstow Her mother was Washingtons first woman physician She married Frank Harrison January 16 1894 in Washington who preceded her in death She survived by son William B Harrison of Shady Side MD seven grandchildren four great grandchildren A Christian Scientist burial will be held Wednesday at 2 p m DST in Fort Lincoln Cemetery Washington Grandsons will serve as pallbearers Remains at Jones Funeral Home then to Washington tomorrow morning
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William H. McCeney
Fairmont Ave
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Kate Ramsdel Barstow
Washington
Frank Harrison
Harrison
Moving estimate obligations and charges explained
A moving firm’s estimate is not legally binding for household moves. Reputable firms aim within 10 percent of actual cost and often quote higher to cover error. Dishonest movers may use bait quotes. local moves charge by man hours, while long distance charges depend on load weight and distance traveled.
City Softball League Standings
Royal Crown, Novick Republic Oil, Brakeshoe Cafe, Berryville Basket lead early in City Softball League standings with teams shown in a compact list.
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Practically All Winchester Stores Open Wednesdays
Winchester shoppers are informed that practically all Winchester stores remain open on Wednesdays until 1 p.m. The notice emphasizes midweek shopping hours across the retail district.
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Winchester
900 Policemen Assigned to Demo Convention in Chicago
About 900 police will be detailed to the Democratic national convention opening August 13 in Chicago to provide security and manage traffic. Police commissioner Timothy heads the security deployment.
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Chicago
Police to Deploy 350 Officers for Convention Area
O Connor announced about 350 policemen will guard the convention district around the International Amphitheatre at 42nd and South Halsted Street with additional detail to Loop hotels for visitors. The city police force totals about 8 000 officers, with the largest concentration at the Hilton.
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