Stephens City School Fire Damages Wide Range of Facilities
The Stephens City high school suffered extensive interior damage from a fire last Saturday with loss estimated near $5,000 though final figures await insurer and contractor reports. A three-member committee including Reynolds, John H Rosenberger, and Charles Headley will assess damage while most exterior walls and roof remain intact.
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Reynolds
John H. Rosenberger
Charles Headley
Stephens City
County School Board
Leslie D. Kline
Middletown
M. J. Grove Lime Company
Landon Supporters Rally For Governor’s Father and Daughter
Over 200 loyalists from the state attended a welcoming demonstration planned for tonight to honor John M. Landon, the governor’s 79-year-old Bull Moose father, and Peggy Anne Landon, the governor’s daughter, as they plant Landon sunflowers with supporters.
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John M. Landon
Peggy Anne
Girl Found at University After Poison Incident
Miss Burke, a recent pupil of St. Catherine's School for Girls in Richmond, has been located and is now back home in Alexandria after a report that she took poison at the university.
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The
University
Mr. Nash Dies Of Spotted Fever
James R. Nash a 67 year old Fauquier county orchardist died at his home in Warrenton from Rocky Mountain spotted fever after a six day illness. A New York native he contributed to local fruit growing at his farm Hesperides. His divorced wife Agnes Allen of New York now lives in Georgetown with five children surviving.
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Warrenton
James R. Nash
Fauquier County
Rocky Mountain
New York
Agnes Allen
Nash
Georgetown
Washington
House To Decide Continues With Conferees Aiming for Compromise
Doughton said it is the first time he has heard of any move to compel Congress to act and that conferees would likely meet tomorrow to craft a satisfactory compromise. He noted that House conferees will make a fight for their bill.
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House
Congress
Doughton
Late afternoon gallery watches high level bridge play
In a crowded card club the kibitzers discuss a dramatic seven trick run from a South hand after a sequence ending with a double from West. East's ace of spades secures the first and last defensive tricks while declarer uses clubs and diamonds to reach ten tricks, aided by a key ruff and finesse.
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East
West
Declarer
Opening bid sparks tense bridge hand in dramatic play
South opens 1 Spade against Norths cautious bid, provoking astonishment as the dummy and declarer race to 12 tricks. North overreaches with a 7 Spades bid, opponents win tricks, and the hand ends with a wild plunge that left onlookers stunned.
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South
North
Dummy
Declarer
Broadcast Appeal Aids Shenandoah Park Dedication
Winchester civic leaders urge national radio coverage for Shenandoah National Park dedication at Big Meadows Virginia. Andrew Bell letters NBC and CBS presidents to secure a national hook up, stressing park beauty and public access for radio listeners nationwide.
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Shenandoah National Park
Big Meadows
Andrew Bell
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Wilbur C. Hall
State Commission and Conversation and Development
Hall
Bell
Leonard Lohr
Virginia
Front Royal News Jumps To Safety
Ed Stump, driver of one Walton truck, narrowly escaped death Saturday afternoon near Bentonville when his engine stalled while crossing the Norfolk and Western Railroad. He jumped as the truck was struck and demolished near the cab.
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Front Royal
Stump
Walton
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Bentonville
Deaths Mrs Maggie Belle Strosnider Front Royal
Mrs Maggie Belle Strosnider wife of George M Strosnider of Front Royal died Saturday after a heart attack She was the daughter of Darius and his wife and left a husband two sons and five daughters Names listed include William in Rockville Ralph and several daughters The funeral will be in Front Royal at 2 30 pm tomorrow then interment in Strasburg Cemetery with services by Rev Wake and Rev Clagett.
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Front Royal
Maggie Belle Strosnider
George M. Strosnider
Place
Carson-Gruman Low Bidder for Skyline Drive Surfacing
Front Royal Va June 8 Carson-Gruman of Washington was the low bidder at 66000 dollars for surfacing a 30 mile stretch of Skyline Drive from Front Royal to Panorama Work is to begin tomorrow and an award was expected today in Washington Officials hope to complete the project before the Shenandoah National Park dedication on July 3.
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Front Royal
Carson-Gruman
Washington
Skyline Drive
Panorama
Shenandoah National Park
Rainfront Royal Sees Heavy Downpours After March Drought
A rain front drenched Rain Front Royal on June 8 with a heavy downpour in the early afternoon and again overnight, marking one of the strongest rainfall events since March in War Ren county.
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Front Royal
Warren County
Drunken Driving Sentences and Fines for Riverton Man
George Folks of Riverton was sentenced to one month in jail and fined 100 dollars plus costs for driving under the influence. He also paid 10.25 dollars for having no operator's license. Other defendants, including Miller Cain and Perry Smith, faced fines ranging from 10.25 to 15.25 dollars for alcohol related or interfering with an officer offenses.
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George Folks
Riverton
Miller Cain
Perry Smith
Maurice Fletcher
Front Royal Road
No Election In Middletown Tuesday
Middletown will have no election as announced here today. The slate of candidates from last month's mass meeting has withdrawn except one. The present council is expected to continue, with vacancies filled by appointment andawaiting circuit court approval.
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Middletown
Circuit Court
Trial Justice Court Hears Eight Cases Today
Eight cases were heard in the Trial Justice Court. Clarence Line Lloyd Weatherholtz and Chauncey Dellinger, arrested June 8 by Sheriff McCann and Deputy Newcome, were found guilty of illegal still possession and moonshine, each jailed 60 days, fined 50 dollars plus costs, and ordered to post 1000 dollars bond to avoid Virginia ABC violations for a year. Raymond Atkins, a drunken driver near Kernstown, was fined 100 dollars, 30 days in jail, and license revoked for one year. Dan Jenkins, arrested with Atkins, received a suspended 30 day jail term, 25 dollar fine, costs, and 1000 dollars bond. W L Elgin and Chorley Hatcher, Fauquier county residents, were fined 10 dollars and costs for drunkenness. two accompanying girls reportedly escaped. Pete Wanzer was fined 10 dollars for a similar offense. Carson Keeler and Russell Clem of Marlboro are jailed on drunkenness charges. Keeler also faces assault on a State Officer and glasses damage.
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A. J. Tavenner
Clarence Line
Lloyd Weatherholtz
Chauncey Dellinger
H. L. McCann
J. W. Newcome
Raymond Atkins
Kernstown
Dan Jenkins
Atkins
W.L. Elgin
Chorley Hatcher
Plains
Fauquier County
Millwood Pike
Pete Wanzer
Stephens City
Carson Keeler
Russell Clem
Marlboro Section
Keeler
R. E. Bayliss
Three Women At Palace Theatre June 11 Premiere
Special arrangements for the color musical comedy Three Women at the Palace Theatre at 10 a.m. June 11. Stars Johnny Mack Brown and Shelia Manners headline with Hedda Hopper and Inez Courtney. The 45 minute feature comes with a cooking demo, a Mickey Mouse short, and door prizes. Free tickets available from Shenandoah Electric Appliance Co. sponsor locations.
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Wm. Collier, Sr
Shelia Manners
Johnny Mack Brown
Hollywood
Monte Brice
Paul Schofield
General Electric
Shenandoah Electric Appliance Company
South
Loudoun Street
Tieless Joe Tolbert Attends G O P Convention
Joe Tolbert, 74, longtime South Carolina Republican and former national committeeman, who has attended every GOP convention since Benjamin Harrison, arrived early in Cleveland. He is pictured without a tie as he participates in the event.
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Joe” Tolbert
South Carolina
Benjamin Harrison
Cleveland
Tolbert
Central Presa
Markets Report Baltimore June 8 livestock produce prices
Baltimore wholesale markets show mixed movement across livestock and produce on June 8. Apples, potatoes, sweet potatoes and poultry prices are listed by region and grade, with cattle hogs and sheep trading under US Department of Agriculture guidance in major city markets.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Virginia
West Virginia
U. S. Ls
Maine
U. S
New York
North
South Carolina
Virginia- Norfolk
Hampton
Astern Shore
Delaware
U. S. Dept. Agri
Chicago
U. S. Dept. Agr
Local Markets Prices for Patent and Brand Feeds and Livestock
Local markets list varied patent brand feeds with 98 and 48 pound bag bundles and per barrel pricing, plus 12 to 24 pound bag options. Cracked corn, scratch feeds, corn meal, egg mash, dairy feeds, and mixed feeds include prices. livestock categories cover steers, heifers, sheep, live hogs, and sows with ranges. The column is a price bulletin for farm commodities and livestock.
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Kasco
Sakdsseaune
Igivesemeeeedeee Creamery
Stock Market Rebounds Lift Steel and Steels Lead Rally
New York June 8 stock market gains carried selected issues up one to more points with steels and specialties leading. U S Steel rose over 2 points, Montgomery Ward and General Motors posted May sales records, and the market closed firm after a midday profit take. Transfers totaled about 700000 shares as steel mill capacity rose 1.3 points to 49.5 percent.
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New York
U. S. Steel
Montgomery Ward
General Motors
al. Chemical
Tel
A. T. and
S. F
Enlarging of County Clerk's Office Is Urged
Frederick county Board of Supervisors at its regular meeting this afternoon appointed a special committee to submit plans for enlarging the present county clerk building. The committee, named on Judge Philip Williams’s suggestion, includes C. J. Brumback chairman, R. S. Smith county treasurer, Lee N. Whitacre county revenue commissioner, Harry L. McCann county sheriff, and C. C. Brannon county clerk. They are to report to the Supervisors at an early date.
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Board of Supervisors
Frederick County
Philip Williams
Circuit Court
C. J. Brumback
R. S. Smith
Lee N. Whitacre
Harry L. McCann
C. C. Brannon
Future And Cash Wheat And Other Grain Quotations
Chicago markets show firmer futures on spring wheat optimism despite light rains. Cash grain quotes place No 2 yellow corn at 62 1/2 to 63, No 2 white oats at 68 1/2 to 69, No 2 yellow soy beans 87 to 87 1/4, barley around 48 1/2 to 48 3/4, timothy and clover seeds noted. Baltimore reports No 2 red winter wheat 1.04 spot and June. 1.04, Winchester quotes Wheat at 97 cents per bushel with yellow corn at 3.25 per barrel.
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Chicago
Oenay
de Sper
Baltimore
Winchester
Miss Annie Ellen Leafe Dies in Winchester at 71
Miss Annie Ellen Leafe, 71, a native of England who came to Winchester as a girl, died at her South Kent street home Sunday at 12:40 a.m. after about 10 days of illness from heart disease. Daughter of the late James and [unnamed] Leafe, she worked for years at the Lewis Jones Knitting Mill and was a Baptist. Survived by three brothers, Joseph W. Leafe of Portsmouth, W. Leafe of Massina, and Ned Leafe of England, plus several nieces and nephews. Funeral is expected Thursday with Rev. E. T. Clark officiating as relatives travel from several cities.
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Annie Ellen Leafe
England
Winchester
South Kent Street
Miss Leafe
James Leafe
Derbyshire
American
Arthur Leafe
Lewis Jones
Annie Leafe
Baptist Church
E. T. Clark
Joseph W. Leafe
Portsmouth
W. Leafe
7 Elm Circle
Massina
N. Y
Ned Leafe
Lindsey Leafe
Norfolk
N. S
E. G. Day
Shepherd
Winchester golfers win Bi-State League match at Winchester
Winchester golfers scored 69 1 2 points in the Bi-State League meet, led by E C Goss with 9 points. John Scully debuted with 8 1 2, J P Hayley 8 1 2, L D Arnold 8, followed by Fred Read 7, Clarke Cooper 6 1 2, L A Fry 6 1 2, Donald Weems 6 1 2, Frepau 1 2, and Ed Stone 2 1 2. The win keeps Winchester near first place, with Martinsburg to host next June 27 and Purcellville on deck.
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Winchester
E. C. Goss
John Scully
J. P. Hayley
L. D. Arnold
Fred Read
Clarke Cooper
L. A. Fry
Donald Weems
Fre Pau
Ed. Stone
Loudoun County
Alexandria
Martinsburg
Lousedown
Purcellville
Reward Offered for Hen Theft Arrest Lead at White Post
Bettie Presgraves' premises in White Post Virginia reported 10 hens stolen on June 5. Will F. Presgraves offers a five dollar reward for information leading to the arrest of the responsible party. Date and location details appear in the notice.
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Bettie Presgraves
White Post
Frinight
Will F. Presgraves
Kiki Roberts Takes a Husband in New York Marriage
Smiling August J Savarese and his bride Marion Kiki Roberts exchange vows in New York as she joins his life after gaining fame as a friend of the slain Jack Legs Diamond.
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August J. Savarese
Marion
Kiki” Roberts
New York
Miss Roberts
Jack “Legs” Diamond
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Stephens City School
Three Streams Water
Home Economics
James Sumption
C. Douglas Barnett
Taylor Barr
Dan Brumback
H. Milton Lemley
Grove Lime Company
Mr. Kline
J. Fred Thwaite
Fred J. Larrick
Opequon
Ansel Soljtenberger
Landon
Mr. Nash
Central Press
E. V. Shepard
Venturesom
Front Royal News
M. B. Strosnider
Trial Justice Court
Star
Beth Steel (New
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Coml
Corn Prod
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Elec
Gen. Mills
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Mot
Int. Harvester
Johns-Manville
Kermecott
Mont-Ward
N. Y. Central
Penn, R. R
Sears Roebuck
Son. Pac
Ltd. Oil N. J
Texas Corp
UN. Pac
UN. Tel
West el. & M
Woolworth
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Alfred M. Landon
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Loudoun
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