Annual Handley high school event features music and sermon
An audience expected to fill Handley High School auditorium at 8 p.m. Sunday will hear five numbers by the school glee clubs and the a Cappella choir along with the annual sermon by Rev. Robert Bridgers. The Winchester Ministerial Association will conduct the service. Graduation exercises for 84 seniors are set for 8 p.m. Thursday in the same auditorium.
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Handley High School
Robert Bridgers
Handley
Cumberland Md
Winchester Ministerial Assn
Lewis F. Havermale
R. A. Whitten
Ronald S. Wilson
Carl W. Hiser
Edward A. Plunkett
Sullivan
Gottschalk
Frank Sencindiver
Saint-Saens
Prayer
Alceste
Gluck
Sibelius
Maryland Police Raid Seizes Hidden Cash During Laurel Bust
Maryland State Police surrounded Rocway Towers in Laurel and arrested 42 people. About $45,000 was seized from two proprietors Walther Novak and Theodore Meyers plus cash hidden behind a radiator and in an upstairs apartment.
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Maryland
Laurel
Rocway Towers
Washington Boulevard
Ellicott City
T. Hunt Mayfield
Daniel M. Murray Jr
Walter Novak
Takoma Park
Theodore A. Meyers
Silver Hill
Beverly Ober
Maryland State Police
Pikeville
Buck Marsh Church Origins and 18th Century Ties
The Buck Marsh church site near Berryville traces to a 1783 deed by John Barnett gifting the lot to congregants. Early Baptists, led by ministers Daniel and William Fristoe, formed a 29 member church in 1772, with Rev. John Gerrard. Tombstones show burials through 1855 and James Ireland served as pastor 1786–1806.
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John Barnett
James Barnett
Frederick Parish
Baptist Church
U. S
Harry F. Byrd
Berryville
Daniel
William Fristoe
Battletown
Berryvile
Mary W. Gold
Clarke County
John Gerrard
Church of Christ
Buck Marsh
Es Yard
Benjamin Crampton
James Ireland
Byrd Opposes House Version of Trade Act
Senator Byrd of Virginia opposes the House passed reform of the foreign trade agreements act. Will Clayton will testify against the bill. The measure would extend the program beyond June 12 and allow presidential tariff cuts to be vetoed by Congress under certain conditions. The vote is planned for next week with focus on tariff commission powers in reciprocal trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Byrd
D-Va
Senate Finance Committee
Will Clayton
Marshall
House
Federal Tariff Commission
Sen
Millikin
R-Cole
Senate
Finance Committee
Tariff Commission
Taft
Building Permits Issued for Small Business Places
City issues permits for several commercial structures. Mary Ritter 506 N Kent St gets one story block building on Kern St for 4000 as a store. J C Hall remodels N Loudoun St with basement excavation and cement work at 4500. Harry Ransom 442 1-2 N Kent St builds a two story frame storeroom with 2000. M Spottswood Brown N Camerson St builds concrete block barber shop at 1500. Dorothy Bachrach remodels brick building storeroom at 500. Fred L Glaize Jr erects 10 by 15 concrete block building for 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ritter
N. Kent St
Kern St
J. C. Hall
N. Loudoun St
Harry Ransom
M. Spottswood Brown
N. Camerson St
Dorothy Bachrach
Fred L. Glaize Jr
UDC to Get Flags Of Southern States
The United Daughters of the Confederacy observe the 82nd Confederate Memorial Day at Stonewall Cemetery with two special events. A McDonald marker will be unveiled for Col Edward C McDonald by his great grandniece Suncy Leavell McDonald. Rose Macdonald Skoggs may attend, accompanied by Mr Skoggs, from Berryville. Wreaths and presentations mark flag donations by Mrs Theron Lamar Caudie of Wadeboro North Carolina. Florida division sends a wreath for the Florida plot. The ceremony includes a municipal band, speeches by Rev James B Roe and introductions by Joseph A Massie, with benediction by Dr S L Flickinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonewall Cemetery
Turner Ashby
UDC
Edward Charles McDonald
Suncy Leavell McDonald
Charles Town
Rose MacDonld Skoggs
Skoggs
Berryville
Angus
Glengarry
Valley Pike
Place York Inn
New York
Skaggs
Theron Lamar Caudie
Wadesboro
N. C
Caudie
Winchester
Virginia
Maryland
W. W. Glass
G. Miller O'Rear
Storewall Cemetery
James B. Roe
Joseph A. Massie
S. L. Flickinger
Florida Division
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Florida
Shateen Mitchell Brookes
Atlanta
Brookes
Shareen C. Mitchell
Co. I 13Th Grorgia Vol
Mayoral Elections Set for Winchester Berryville Middletown Clarke
Municipal races unfold Tuesday in Frederick and Clarke counties with mayors contested in Winchester Berryville and Berryville. Middletown and Stephens City leaders unopposed. Berryville council race features Dr D Blanton Allen challenger Ernest F Locke. Boyce incumbents may return if reelected. Eight candidates vie for six Stephens City council seats. Middletown sees four council hopefuls plus write ins. In Winchester First ward council contenders include Percy Mil ler incumbent and three challengers. unopposed Second ward nominees are Claude Smalls Jr Lee Miller and Fred Brumbach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Middletown
Stephens City
Frederick County
Berryvile
Boyce
Clarke County
Berryville
C. R. Anderson
Wincheser
Mifflin B. Clowe Jr
American Legion Post
Leonard H. Bell
George W. Skelton
Bell
Charles Leslie Wright
W. Lomax Parker
William Juart
Howard Locke
Hugh Copenhaver
Phillip Grim
John Zombro
C. van Deventer
D. Blanton Allen
Ernest F. Locke
Walter Wisecarver
Preston Kercheval
Seldon G. O'Bryan
W. E. Henson
A. R. Marks
David C. Petrie
R. Holmes Yeakle
Hugh C. Racey
W. Samuel Cook
William K. Lemley
James W. Galladay
Clarence Tevalt
Wilson Borden
S. G. Larrick
T. Rex Sperry
M. H. Rhodes
Percy Miller
Harold Rowe
Carson Deltra
G. Raymond Patton
Eight-engined YB-49 Flying Wing Crashes at Muroc
At MUNOC Air Base near Caillf the eight engined YB-49 Flying Wing crashed during routine test flight from Muroc to Mojave. All five crew members were killed and the wreckage burned. An eye witness said the craft exploded in the air before crashing through sagebrush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munoc Air Base
Caillf
Northrop
Army
Muroc
Mojave
Desert
Dale C. Wilson
Golden Rule Bible Classes Plan Joint Memorial
The Golden Rule Bible classes of Stephens City and Braddock St. Methodist plan a joint memorial service for Dr. J. L. Whitlock and other deceased members. The group will depart Braddock St. Methodist for Mt. Hebron Cemetery at 9 30 a.m. with guest speaker W W Glass and music by the Historic Four quartet. If rain, service moves to the Braddock St. Methodist class room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens City
Braddock St. Methodist Church
J. L. Whitlock
Mt. Hebron Cemetery
Harry Ebert
W. H. Emmart
Taylor Barr
C. P. McViar
Charles Lanahan
W. W. Glass
Four
Dr. Whitlock
Golden Rule
Braddock St
Playground Opening Date and Staff to Be Decided
Winchester recreation commission meets Monday at 8 pm to set opening date for city playgrounds. Director Hugh T. Henry says Handley, Virginia Avenue, Rouss Park and Douglas School grounds are tentatively chosen for operation. Additional neighborhood grounds may join if private property is offered and leadership secured.
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Winchester Recreation Commission
Hugh T. Henry
Handley
Virginia Avenue
Rouss Park
Douglas
Hen Ty
Three Fire Companies Parade at Luray Fete
At least three Winchester fire companies will send equipment to Luray for the parade closing the first annual Northern Virginia Fireman's Assn convention June 16 to 18. Prizes include best appearing company with band, best with no band, greatest distance, best apparatus, and best appearing ladies auxiliary. Sarah Zane Reuss and South End Fire are entering trucks. Friendship undecided. Headquarters será American Legion post home. sessions at Page theatre. Speakers include J W Minter , Clay Easterly, and Harold Baumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Fire
Luray
Northern Virginia
Sarah Zane
Reuss
South End
American Legion Post
Page Theatre
J. W. Minter
Maryland State Fireman's Assn
Clay Easterly
State Department of Education
Harold Baumes
Virginia League of Municipalities
House Approves Five Dollar Increase for Needy Persons
The House passed a bill adding 14 009 000 annually to security payments for dependent children the aged and the blind raising total aid to 3 500 000 people. Senate had approved it 74 to 6 and it awaits President Truman's signature.
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Washington
Truman
House
Senate
15 inch trout and 39 inch pike on single hook
Clarence Humphrey fished the Black river above Lyons Falls in Utica New York and landed a 15 inch brown trout and a 39 inch northern pike after a 45 minute battle using a fly rod. The two catches occurred on the same bait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utica
N. Y
Clarence Humphrey
Black River
Lyons Falls
Humphrey
Truman Campaigns In Nebraska
President Truman arrived in Omaha as part of a cross country speaking tour. He continued an open appeal for November votes after four platform talks yesterday and a major speech at Chicago stadium last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omama
Truman
Omaha
Nebraska
Chicago
For Sale Modern Home Near City Limits
For sale a new modern home outside city limits with five large rooms and bath, a spare room on second floor, good well, large garden and shrubs. Quick possession. Call 077. Also wanted hauling service. Address 715 S. Kent Bt. We call for and deliver furnishings. South End Fire Co meeting scheduled Monday June 7 at 3 p.m. Refreshments served. Harry Rainsberzer Jr., Captain.
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S. Kent Bt
South End Fire CO
Downtown Fire Ravages Duluth Blocks
A major downtown fire in Duluth Minnesota destroyed a four story Rudolph Furniture building and damaged eleven other retail establishments. The blaze began in the basement and spread across First Street and Third Avenue, injuring three firefighters while drawing help from Superior Cloquet and Proctor.
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Duluth
Minn
Duluth, Minn
Rudolph Furniture
Pirst St
Third Ave
First St
Board of Trade
Superior
Cloquet and Proctor
Crest Next Week Slightly Under Recent Peak
The Columbia River flood forecast shows a crest near but below June 1 peak. Water at Vancouver and Portland sits around 29.7 and 29.5 feet with a rise of 0.3 foot then steadying before a small fall, while Vanport evacuations and $140 million in damages loom.
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Portland
Ore
Columbia
Northwest
Elmer Fisher
Pasco
Wash
Vancouver
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
British Columbia
Pacific
Val
First Baptist To Welcome Graduates
First Baptist Church will host a 11 a m reception for graduates from colleges nursing schools and high schools. In attendance are Evelyn Preston Betty Scott Hengeveld Linette Spicer Marguerite Christjohn Betty Noreth Nora Christman Nell Christman Hazel Richardson Alan Dulaney Elizabeth Peoples Hilda Henry and 27 other undergraduates. Dr. E T Clark, pastor, will speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Evelyn Preston
University of South Carolina
Betty Scott Hengeveld
West Hampton College
University of Virginia
Linette Spicer
Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Marguerite Christjohn
Betty Noreth
Nora Christman
Néll Christman
Hazel Richardson
Alan Dulaney
Handley High School
Elizabeth Peoples
Stephens City High
Hilda Henry
Stonewall High
E. T. Clark
Apple Paradox: Trees Halved Yield Jumps in Appalachia
Apple trees in the Appalachian belt fell from 29.6 million in 1920 to 15.6 million in 1945 while overall fruit yields rose. Virginia and Pennsylvania lead or trail in different fruit trees. Frederick county tops apple production with 733,451 trees in 1945 and Clarke county shows major gains alongside Clarke and Berkeley counties among the 12 top peach counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appalachian
Appalachian Apple Service
Va.w.va
Virginia
Pennsylvania
W.va
Frederick County
Adams
Berkeley
Augusta
Jefferson
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Handley He
Lessense
Vanport
Red Cross
International
Buck Marsh Church
Harry Rainsberzer Jr
Red Cross Bloodmobile
Loudoun St. Church
O'Sullivan Rubber Co
George Washington Hotel
Bulding
Stewart Bell
Presbyterian Church
Loudoun St
Washington Center
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Winchester Area
Oregon City
Dallas Ore
Columbia River
Dallas
Fraser
United States
Canada
First Baptist
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