12th W. Va. Prison Breaker Captured, 2 Still at Large
Denver Vannest, 35, one of 14 escapees from Moundsville Prison, was recaptured at New Martinsville. Two escapees Gerald Nolan and Eddie Starcher remain at large, with Nolan believed in Parkersburg area. Vannest was found at about 4 am beneath trees near the Ohio River and offered no resistance.
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Moundsville
W. Va
Denver Vannest
New Martinsville
Orel J. Skeen
Gerald Nolan
Wood County
Eddie Starcher
Roane County
Parkersburg
Nolan
Vannest
Jo River
R. C. Rector
Hupp Pétts
Sheriff's Office
Students to Share Methodist Service at Braddock Street
Methodist student day observed at Braddock Street church at 11 a m on Sunday. Graduates and church students participate including Anne Butler William G Way James L Miller Jr Theodore S Keller Douglas Ebert Edwin Bridgeforth Jr John R Boyd Rodney B Keller and C Edward Manuel. Courtney Fauver soprano will sing God Shall Wipe Away all Tears. The message Achieving a Faith by Dr W A Wright targets students.
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Braddock St
Anne Butler
William G. Way
James L. Miller Jr
Theodore S. Keller
Douglas Ebert
W. Edwin Bridgeforth Jr
John R. Boyd
Rodney B. Keller
C. Edward Manuel
Courtney Fauver
Harker
W. A. Wright
ABC Reserve Fund and Lincoln Quote Question
Governor Tuck authorizes ABC board to set aside 75000 from net proceeds as a working capital reserve. The text poses whether the Lincoln quotation about freeing slaves and saving the Union is from a letter to Horace Greeley dated August 22, 1862.
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Richmond
Tuck
ABC Board
Abraham Lincoln
M. McK
Lincoln
Horace Greeley
Will contest over Charles B. Henry estate in Winchester
In the Clerk's Office of Corporation Court Winchester Virginia on May 31 1949 Harriet H Taylor sues Shenandoah Valley National Bank executor and trustee under the will of Charles B Henry Robert S Lonas Nellie R Lonas Lucy H Goss Lou Williams King and unknown heirs to construe and determine provisions of the Henry will probated April 27 1949 An affidavit shows unknown heirs may exist and they must appear within ten days after publication to protect their interests.
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Court City
Winchester
Virginia
Harriet H. Taylor
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Charles B. Henry
Robert S. Lonas
Nellie R. Lonas
Lucy H. Goss
Lou Williams King
Martinsburg Lions Hear Rev Eisenberg Speaker
The Martinsburg Lions Club welcomed Rev W E Eisenberg pastor of Grace Lutheran and Shenandoah conference president as guest speaker at their weekly dinner meeting.
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W. E. Eisenberg
Grace Lutheran Church
Shenandoah
Lutheran Synod of Virginia
Martinsburg Lions
Almost Victory in Princeton Tale of Washington and Choice
The piece reflects on George Washington near Princeton choosing whether to attack New Brunswick or retreat to Morristown. It notes victory felt close and Valley Forge ahead, then shifts to a broader message that life events unfold by divine will, with near wins sometimes slipping away for a reason.
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Princeton
New Jersey
George Washington
Delaware
Trenton
Kingston
New Brunswick
Morristown
Valley Forge
False Teeth Comfort Powder Ad
Advertisement extols FASTEETH powder to secure dentures and improve bite and odor control. Claims no gum taste or nausea and that plates stay firmer for eating talking laughing and sneezing. Recommends purchase at any drug store.
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FAS
Crossword Puzzle Clues Mixed Entry
Mixed readable crossword clues list includes erasable words and fragments such as The wise menBib capital Peru waving bird Persia Tart Look at hurriedly Mournful Sep Neuter prorioun Floor covering Skin tumor Lamprey Pineapple So Am Shin Trousers Jackdaws Organ of hearing Feminine name Somewhat fat Music note Lave Born Lacking firmness of textur At a distance Wash The same Latin God of w Gr A flat Dwell Discas sheep Parto to be Flow Arab kingdo mesopo tamia Male adult Old a3 Donkey End air Spirit lamps Snow vehicle.
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Capital
Peru
Persia
Fat
Lave
Born
Wash
God of W
Johnson Approves Navy Race Equality Plan
The Navy can implement its policy ensuring equality of treatment and opportunity for all personnel regardless of race religion or color. Secretary of Defense Johnson approved the plan following Truman’s directive to abolish discrimination in the armed services. The Army plan is due by June 20 after Johnson asked for revisions. The policy covers housing messing berthing and facilities and applies to the Marine Corps too.
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Washington
Defense Johnson
Johnson
Truman
Air Force
Army
Navy
Johnston
Trial Justice Court Docket in Winchester and Stephens City
Judge W. Erle Edwards hears cases including Guy Frederick Everly charged for no operator's license with a $9.25 fine. Vernon Haywood Snyder cited for reckless driving with a $29.25 fine. Edward Leepier cited for no operator's license from Stephens City with a $9.25 fine.
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Trial Justice Court
W. Erle Edwards
Guy Frederick Everly
Winchester
Vernon Haywood Snyder
Stephens City
Edward Leepier
Engineers Study Highway Material
Staunton hosts a one day school as state highway department engineers from Staunton and Culpeper districts study calcium chloride use in road construction and maintenance.
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Staunton
State Highway Department
Staunton and Culpeper
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ABC Reserve Fund
P. J. Marshall
Scully & Woltz
P.q
Eisenberg
Earl L. Douglas
D. D
Grim’s Grocery
Loudoun St
Ward's Grocery
Highland Ave
Daily Crossword
Fuss
Marine Corps
Aed
Saa
Rolls Prices
Brunswhey
Necex
Brunswick
America
Superior Motor Oil
Piestas
Sissors Jack
Bross
Rock Exchange
Ares
Whcore
Thad Hs
Terns
Alors
Eiart i
Soese
Joe
Fin Hendht
RCA
Loudoun ST. Winchester
Vortiote
Hemeverst
Gruyebers
Chambersbert
Elisabet
Taylor Junior
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