Spanish War Vets to Unveil Memorial in Winchester
The Span ish War Veterans of the Department of Virginia plan memorial ceremonies for the past year s dead in Winchester after a prior dedication at the Winchester Arm or memorial. L W H Peyton will deliver the memorial address with Ray mond C Wymer as master of ceremonies as officials veterans and civic groups are invited to attend through a packed schedule of events and tours.
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Winchester
Virginia
L. W. H. Peyton
Department
Ray
Mond C. Wymer
Staunton
Harry T. Cook
William A. Dawkins
New York
United Spanish War Veterans
Marion G. Battle
Lexington
E. W. Opie
116Th Infantry
H. J. Benhcoff
Massanutten Military Academy
George Washington Hotel
United Spanish War Veterans and Auxiliary
Seventh Army Corps
Gene Lakers
Winchster Chamber of Commerce
James C. Baker
American Legion Hall
Winchester Armory
Virginia Department of Spanish War Veterans
Winchester JCC awards and plans for 1949 50
Winchester Junior Chamber of Commerce held a meeting last night summarizing last year and outlining plans for 1949 50. Shirley Bly will lead new officers taking office June 24 at George Washington hotel. J Howard Cather Jr. chairs the program. John H Rosenberger won last year’s outstanding citizen award. first safe driver of the month will be announced. Howard Vanderbilt heads the new project. John D James joined as a member.
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Winchester Junior Chamber of Commerce
Shirley Bly
George Washington Hotel
J. Howard Cather Jr
JCC
John H. Rosenberger
Howard Vanderbilt
John D. James
O'’Sullivan Rubber Co
Harrisonburg
Mrs Frances Clymer Rites Held in Charles Town
Services were held in Charles Town for Mrs Frances Clymer 80 wife of Charles Clymer who died Wednesday at her home there Her father was Nimrod Hart of Berryville.
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Charles Town
Frances Clymer
Charles Clymer
Nimrod Hart
Berryville
Strasburg Lions elect W P Lineberg president
W P Lineberg merchant at Clary has been elected president of the Strasburg Lions Club succeeding M L Wilkins.
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W. P. Lineberg
Clary
The
Strasburg Lions
M. L. Wilkins
Four prisoners escape recaptured near Chatham Hill
Two of four inmates who broke from a State prison camp near Chatham Hill in SALTVILLE have been recaptured. The search for the remaining pair extended from Covewhere toward Tazewell as sightings were reported.
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Saltville
State Prison
Chatham Hill
Cove
Tazewell
Russia seeks adjournment in Paris as German peace talks stall
Vishinsky asks for a one day recess in Paris after meetings on four power control Berlin currency and a German peace treaty stall. Western officials note Kremlin contact and warn the talks must advance while Acheson insists ministers meet next week. The Russian demand for work on a German peace within three months and troop withdrawal gains mixed support.
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Vishinsky
Kremlin
Paris
Acheson
Dean Acheson
Russia
Germany
Berlin
U. S
United States
East Germany
Funeral rites set for Lt Richard D. Whiting
Funeral services for Lt. Richard D. Whiting killed in a Williams Field Arizona plane crash will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Christ Episcopal church with Rev. Charles N. Tyndell officiating. Interment follows at Ivy Hill cemetery in Alexandria, with military escort accompanying the body to Winchester Monday and a wake at Kurtz funeral home before the rites.
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Richard D. Whiting
Williams Field
Arizona
Christ Episcopal Church
Charles N. Tyndell
Ivy Hill Cemetery
Alexandria
Winchester
Kurtz Funeral Home
Vandenberg watchdogs push limits on ECA spending
A Senate committee monitors ECA funds with McCarran authorized to use material but not as a recommendation. Senator George favors spreading 3568 million over 12 months, while Hoffman says he can manage with current funds or resign if unable to complete the job.
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ECA
McCarran
Paul Hoffman
George
D-Ga
Senate
House
Hoffman
Congress
Commencement Exercises for A Pupils of the Junior Class
Juniors decorated the auditorium with ivy and cut flowers for the program. Seniors in caps and gowns occupied the first five rows. Four hundred other seats were reserved for families and guests. Mr. Quarles called the seniors to the stage to receive their diplomas. Dr. Ronald S. Wilson opened with invocation and gave the benediction.
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Quarles
Ronald S. Wilson
Truman Sees Road Ahead for Free World Awaits
President Truman spoke of a long road to defeat social and political evils fueling communism. He forecast the North Atlantic Pact passage by a strong Senate majority and urged a military aid program to bolster free nations. He also said he would seek Congress support for aid to world regions with vast potential benefits for the economy.
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Mr. Truman
Senate
Free Nations
Congress
Agricultural price report for eggs and poultry in Winchester area
Prices paid by dressing plants in Winchester for eggs and live poultry. Listings include U S Grade A extra large to B large eggs, young and old turkey figures, leghorn and guinea stock, and various roaster and broiler prices. Data reflects market quotes from producers and plants.
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Winchester
U. S
U.8
Rock Cross
Bee Davies
Coos
Secrecy plan draws fire in loyalty hearings clash
Secrecy advocate Hickenlooper faces opposition as McMahon calls the plan unworkable. The committee splits with only Senator Edwin C. Johnson voting against closed hearings, while an employee seeks a hearing and charges are to be documented in secret sessions.
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Kenlooper
McMahon
Hickenlooper
Edwin C. Johnson
Colorado
Commission
FBI
Card of Thanks for J H Newcome
The Newcome Family expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and Maplewood Nursing Home for kindness during illness and death of J H Newcome. Thanks for flowers cards rides and phone calls.
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Maplewood Nursing Home
J. H. Newcome
Newcome
Strasburg Studies Its Water Supply
The water system in Strasburg is under study by several engineering firms with state geologist support. Any recommendations would go to a citizen vote before the council acts, per Mayor J. Ray Miller.
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Strasburg
J. Ray Miller
Quiz Key From Page Four Reveals Answers
The list provides correct responses: Washington D C false leave of absence to go ashore ten times normal rate Hoagy Carmichael Everglades U S Marines false born on Roanoke Island N C every ten years Columbia and about thirty years ago May 1919
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Washington, D. C
Hoagy Carmichael
Everglades
U. S. Marines
False
Roanoke Island
N. C
Columbia
Estate sale listing for Jennie M. Green property
June 17 sale at 10 am for the estate of Jennie M. Green located at 3158 Loudoun Street Winchester. Antiques rare chinaware and household furniture available.
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Jennie M. Green
Loudoun St
Winchester
Yard Party at Greenway EUB Church
A yard party at Greenway EUB Church Dou ble Toll Gate on Saturday June 18 begins at 6 pm with sandwiches ice cream cake and soft drinks. Proceeds or details are not specified.
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Greenway
EUB Church
Public Auction: Residence 916 South Kent Winchester VA
Mortimer Harkins Auctioneer announces sale of a house and lot at 916 South Kent Street Winchester Virginia at 11 AM on Saturday June 18 1949 in front of the County Court House. Property spans nearly one acre with two fuses and terms offer cash or 1-3 cash with balance in two annual installments at 6 percent interest. Bonds of the purchaser secured by deed of trust with fire insurance. Attorneys contact via phone 4108.
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County Court House
South Kent Street
Winchester
Virginia
Mortimer Harkins
Coleman Dunn
Lincoln's Theater Habit Revealed in 19th Century Note
The fragment notes that Lincoln was fond of the theater and attended frequently, indicating a familiar pastime of the president. The terse text suggests a recurring interest in stage performances during his era.
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President Lincoln
C. J. A. Lincoln
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C. 1. Brumback & Sons
International Harvester
C.1.brumback & Sons
N. Cameron St
Loudoun Street
Dorothy G. Harrison
Mrs. Clymer
Imchester
Pat YS
Whiting Rites
Vandenberg
Truman
Agriculture Dept. Markets Division
Lydia Eleanor Orndorff
G. G. Baker
Meta L. Richards
Sgt. Admr
John W. Rosenberger & Co., Inc
S. Braddock St
Shade Equipment Co
Martinsburg Pike
W. Frank Plank
Ter
Bia
Joseph Murray
Pigeon Hill
Chapman Motor CO
W. Boscawen
Tommy D. Lockhart
National Ave
J. R. Alexander, JR
Heatwolk Motor Co
N. Braddock
Winchester Furniture Co
Winchester Evening Star
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