Memorial Day Sermon Linked Heritage and Patriotism
Rev. James R. Jackson spoke at Confederate Memorial Day services in Stonewall Cemetery Mount Hebron with about 150 attendees. He urged remembering history and the land’s resources as sources of national strength and the purpose of the nation as a wholesome patriotism, with veterans groups and United Daughters of the Confederacy taking part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Jackson
First Presbyterian Church
Stewart Bell, Jr
Jackson
Stonewall Cemetery
Mount He
Bron Cemetery
Surveyor I Studies Star From Moon Surface
Surveyor I's tele vision eye spotted Fsbrius the brightest star, aiding Jet Propulsion Laboratory in pinpointing Surveyor's location. Scientists expect surface temps to reach 260 degrees Fahrenheit during lunar noon, halting camera use to prevent damage until the two week lunar night ends.
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Pasadena
Calif
America
Surveyor I
Fsbrius
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Branham Awarded Motorcycle at UCT Dinner Dance
Sidney Branham of 220 Boyd Ave was awarded the motorcycle presented by The Order of United Commercial Travelers Saturday night. The presentation occurred at the UCT dinner dance at the Lee Jackson Restaurant. Melford Holliday was champion membership writer and received a trophy, with Marvin Robinson and Joseph Hott tying for second place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Branham
Boyd Ave
Order of United Commercial Travelers
UCT
Lee- Jackson
Melford Holliday
Marvin Robinson
Joseph Hott
Valley youth detention home plans gain state approval
The Shenandoah Valley Regional Juvenile Detention Home receives up to 50 000 in state funds for a 20 bed facility. Construction bids may be advertised this month as architectural plans are approved. The Valley Society of Architects forms with leaders from Harrisonburg Lexington Staunton Waynesboro Luray and Winchester. Charles D Hurt Jr. of Waynesboro is elected president with C E McClintock Harrisonburg as vice president and J Joseph Johnson Staunton as secretary treasurer.
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Staunton
Mills E. Godwin
Shenandoah Valley
Shenandoah Valley Society of Architects
Harrisonburg
Lexington
Waynesboro
Luray
Winchester
Charles D. Hurt, Jr
C. E. McClintock
J. Joseph Johnson
1887 World Series Played Across Ten Cities
The 1887 World Series extended across ten cities in a fifteen game sequence, featuring multiple venues and teams competing for the championship. The series showcased a wide geographic span uncommon for its era, highlighting early professional baseball expansion.
Lion of the Year Sam Johnston honored at local club event
Sam Johnston named Lion of the Year at a Saturday installation ceremony with Daniel T. Grimes installed as president at Winchester Country Club. Elizabeth Thompson Johnston and Cecil Adams presented Johnston with a fishing rod and tackle box. Johnston joined the club in 1946 and has attended every meeting. District and club officers were installed, with Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor leading Lioness officers and 35 year attendance awards presented.
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Sam Johnston
Daniel T. Grimes
Winchester Country Club
Mary Lou Taylor
Johnston
Cecil Adams
Apple Bros
Elizabeth Thompson
Lynchburg
Hawthorne
Lion
$2,671 in Goods Taken from Auto At Local Motel
State Police seek the person or persons who removed $2,671 from a Cadillac at a local motel last week. Trooper L M Bauserman notes the car was unlocked by a wire and trunk prised open. Items stolen include personal belongings whisky cameras and cigarettes. The owners Mr and Mrs John Stafford of Clearwater Florida were traveling to New York for a European trip.
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L. M. Bauserman
John Stafford
Clearwater
Fla
Reutell
New York
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Company K
Mosby Barracks
Conrad Hoover
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
C. Bruce Harlee
Turner Ashby
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Selective Fund, Inc
Vaneea
Harry M. Payne
S. Braddock
H.B. Pierce, Jr
Berryville
Diversified Services, Inc
Surveyor
Camp’s Surgical
Branham
S. Loudoun St
White House
Hl Ane
Donald Jennings
Arthur Mumpower
Robert Taylor
Mike Luby
William Duncan
H. Clay Manuel
Wilbur R. Johnston
Taylor
Dora Rosenberger
Mary Cain
Betty Duncan
Polly Stouffer
Nancy Slifer
C. V. Earl Dickinson
A. James Shoemaker
Rebert J. Smith
Silver Lake
Lion Club
Kenneth Patton
Gene Roser
Paul Standerman
Philip Bettendorf
Richard Rosenberger
John R. Fisher, II
Marvin Weaver
William Courtney
James Letterman
Lioness
Jean Jennings
Marguerite Gaines
Alice Shelburne
Mary Omps
Pene
HFC Traveloan
HFC
N. Loudoun Street
J.C. Penney
Mohawk
Shenandoah
Loudoun Street
Virginia
Arkla
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