Presbyterian Church Kindergarten Flower Show Winners
Valley Photo Centre lists winners including Crisman Etsy Baker Donna Lee Shade Ann Holsinger Johnny Anderson Jim Sir baugh Bill Schenck Jimmy Adams Bobby Earhart Charles Bridges Kenneth Jr Stephen Bauserman and Hortenstine who is not shown in the picture.
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Sally Mattern
Lindsey Massie
Stephanie Crisman
Betsy Baker
Donna Lee
Ann Holsinger
Tommy — Lee
Johnny Anderson
Jimmy Sirbaugh
Bill Schenck
Jimmy Adams
Bobby Ear
Virginia Toll Mounts From Weekend Highway Deaths
AP reports violent weekend on Virginia roads with 14 killed bringing 1951 toll to 371 for the year. Victims include Manley Neville and Charles Thompson in a South of Petersburg wreck, two Diehl sisters near Harrisonburg, and others across Norfolk, Norfolk area, Roanoke, Fauquier, Lee County and nearby locales.
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Associated Press
Virginia
Petersburg
U. S. Route 1
Manley C. Neville
Eford
N. C
Charles R. Thompson
Dallas W. Hyman
Charlotte
Harrisonburg
Nancy Diehl Lam
Mitchellville
Alta Lee Diehl Good
Penn Laird
Albert E. Reppel
Little Creek Amphibious Base
Norfolk
South Norfolk High School
Roland Spencer Harrell
Harvey Jarvin Skinner
Harrell
Herbert 5. Staples
Dougue
Charles Staples
Port Royal
Fredericksurg
George W. McDermott
Blue Ridge
Roanoke
Olin Pennington
Ben Hur
W Ho
Lee County
Dove Elizabeth Robinson
Markham
Fauquier County
Eddie Porter
Upper Brandon
Women Seek Office In Southwest Va Town Councils
Thirteen women are listed as candidates for town council in southwest Virginia elections scheduled tomorrow in Wise Gate City Big Stone Gap and Clinchport along with other towns and Bristol. The trend follows a 1948 precedent when a woman joined Clintwood town council as the first female member in the region. Municipal elections total 11 southwest towns and Bristol.
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Bristol
Virginia
Wise
Gate City
Big Stone Gay
Clinchport
Clintwood
University of Virginia Alumni Association reelection results
Thomas H. Blanton of Bowling Green was reelected president at the Charlottesville meeting. Hunter Faulconer of Charlottesville was reelected vice president. Three new board members were elected Harry F. Byrd Jr of Winchester Harrison F. Flippin of Philadelphia Pa and John L. Walker of Roanoke. Faulconer and Dr John B Banks of Charleston WVa were returned to the board.
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Charlottesville
Thomas H. Blanton
Bowling Green
University of Virginia Alumni Association
Hunter Faulconer
Harry F. Byrd, Jr
Winchester
Harrison F. Flippin
Philadelphia
John L. Walker
Roanoke
Faulconer
John B. Banks
Charleston
W. Va
Virginia Kentucky highway dedication at Breaks of the Cumberland
Governor Battle proclaimed Virginia’s highways unsurpassed as a new toll free stretch linking Virginia to Kentucky opened at Breaks of the Cumberland. About 15,000 people attended as Gov Battle and Kentucky’s Gov Lawrence Wetherby led the ceremonies and unveiled a turnoff to view the Breaks from near the mountain crest.
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Haysi
Battle
Virginia
United States
Kentucky
Cumberland
Appalachian
Appalachian Mountain Range
Virginia-Kentucky
Lawrence Wetherby
University of Virginia Graduates Hear U N C President
Gordon Gray, former Secretary of the Army, told UVA graduates that a university’s value lies in service to humanity. He urged the institution to stay free by being effective in training capable, conscientious leaders and aligning with state and national policy.
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Charlottesville
University of North Carolina
Gordor Gray
Clas
University of Virginia
Gordon
Last Minute Car Inspection Rush In Virginia Warned
Richmond Virginia State Police Safety Engineer Capt W L Groth says car inspections slowed last week and warns there will be no extension past Friday June 15. He notes no parts shortage and urges motorists to meet the deadline.
Man Drowns When Boat Capsizes on New River
A fishing boat capsized in the New River yesterday afternoon. Two of three men swam 15 feet to shore, but 38 year old Raymond R. Jennings of Hillsville drowned.
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Pulaski
New River
Raymond R. Jennings
Hillsville
Local Boat Accident Ends in Death at Barrens Springs
A boat found submerged in 14 feet of water was recovered by a cistern hook and retrieved by George L. Steele of Barrens Springs. Pulaski Rescue Squad spent two hours attempting to revive Jennings, but efforts failed.
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George L. Steele
Barren Springs
Pulaski
Jennings
Quarrel Over Picnic Ends in Shooting
John J. Ayers asked his brother in law Bill Gwyn to join a picnic but was refused. An argument followed and Ayers allegedly threatened Deputy Sheriff M G Vass. Ayers returned with a shotgun and was shot by Gwyn in Gwyn's front yard, killing Ayers. Gwyn was arrested.
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Hillsville
John J. Ayers
Bill Gwyn
Gwyn
M. G. Vass
Carroll County
Ayers
Vass
First 1507 Wadseemuller map named America owned by Liechtenstein
The map by Wadseemuller that first bore the name America remains in the possession of Franz Josef I, the reigning prince of Liechtenstein. An attempt to auction the sole known global copy last year failed to achieve a sale.
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Wadseemuller
America
St. Die
Franz Josef I
Liechtenstein
Modern Etiquette Questions and Answers
A column by W. L. Gordon offers guidance on gentlemanly conduct. It discusses how a man should position himself on stairs when accompanying a woman, the correct napkin placement with the open edge toward the plate, and whether to send condolence notes to the friend's parents after a death.
Quarterly Conference At Moree Street Church Meeting
The Third Quarterfly Conference of the Market Street Methodist Church will hold a joint session with the official board at 7 30 p m The business will include election of a delegate and an alternate to represent Market Street Methodist Church.
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Market Street Methodist Church
Pacific Veteran Chooses AMVETS Virginia Commander
Hugh H. Dodson, a 29 year old Pacific Theater veteran, was elected the new commander of Virginia AM VETS at the windup session. He served five years in the Army including 26 months in the Pacific Theatre, succeeding Allan N. Spitzer of Charlottesville.
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Richmond
Pacific
Virginia
Amvets
Hugh H. Dodson
Allan N. Spitzer
Charlottesville
Dodson
Army
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U. of Virginia
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Moree St. Church
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N. Loudoun
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Haumbin
Winchester Furniture Co
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