Little Brown Dress Becomes Fashion Designers Darling This Fall
The fall fashion scene shifts from the little black dress to brown tones across New York collections. Dior and designers Adele Simpson Vera Maxwell and Claire McCardell present brown shades from coffee to tan in coats suits and dresses. The trend features alpha lines tweed fabrics satin gowns and shorter skirt lengths with a focus on flattering functional styles for day and evening wear.
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Brown
Bion
New York
Wded Garment Center
Christian Dior
Adele Simpson
Ben Reig
Vera Maxwell
Claire McCardell
Oleg Gassini
Dior
Paris
Claim for largest US flag cites 135 by 250 feet
The largest flag in existence is claimed to be 135 by 250 feet, owned by J L Hudson Co of Detroit. It is displayed on national holidays.
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United States
J. L. Hudson Co
Detroit
Schoolroom Quiz Triggers Parents Revolt in Norwich England
A high school quiz asking 11 to 14 year olds personal questions about family life sparked a parents revolt in Norwich. The headmistress apologized, saying the questions exceeded TV impact only. 3000 pupils participated under teacher supervision.
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England
Norwich
John Beeson
Nuffield Foundation
Ford Foundation
Sen. George says no free military aid for Austria defense force
Senator George of Georgia stated the United States is unlikely to provide free military aid to Austria for building a defense capability. He emphasized that no free assistance is planned.
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Washington
Sen. George
D-Ga
United States
Austria
Bannister Marry Moyra Jacobson In Civil Ceremony
Dr Roger Bannister the first to run a four minute mile wed Moyra Elver Jacobson daughter of a Swedish economist in a brief civil ceremony at Basel Switzerland.
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Basel
Switzerland
Roger Bannister
Moyra Elver Jacobson
June sales directory auctions across Virginia and West Virginia
A compiled list of upcoming auctions and real estate sales across towns near Berryville Winchester Frederick County Romney and Romney showing dates from June 17 to July 9. Items include cattle hogs farm machinery household goods real estate antique furniture and orchards with auctioneers W D Orndorff Buddy Artrip E T Snider and others.
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A A. H. Lee
Berryville
Moreland Farm
W. D. Orndorff
Marshall Martin
Rt. 7
Winchester
T. G. Scully
R. K. Woltz
Frederick County Court House
Back Creek
E. T. Snider
Wm. G. Talley
John Shane
Gainesboro
Albert & Clemmie Foreman
N. Kent St
Grace V. Stine
Patton’s
N. Cameron St
Buddy Artrip
Griffin
Groundbreaking for War Memorial Center in Winchester
Rep. Harrison leads ground breaking for the War Memorial Center as Stonewall Cemetery praised for wartime sacrifices. Military officials and local leaders praise community effort while the Army band performs and visitors gather for the event. A historical note discusses the Mayflower barn remains near Jordan's in England as old ship timbers repurposed.
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Harrison
Qust
War Memorial Center
Army Band
Ft. Belvier
Scout Yard Party Parade June 17-18 At Stephens City
Stephens City plans a Boy Scout Yard Party and chicken barbecue on June 17 and 18 on school grounds with a parade through town on June 18 featuring Boy Scouts Girl Scouts bands and floats. Scoutmaster Ed Ambrose helms events with committee chairs across parade floats barbecue publicity and games. Delegations from four districts and Brownies from Blue Ridge Area Council invited to participate.
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Stephens City
Ed Ambrose
Boy Scouts
Shence
Two Rivers
Potomac
Shawnee
Blue Ridge
Ray Rinker
R. E. Ayler
Thomas Hepler
Oren Snapp
J. E. Clevenger
Herman Gossard
Wm. Orndorff
Garland Strickler
Ben Carbaugh
Giles Bray
A. R. Martz
Ambrose
James Lee
Lewis McDonald
Doris Clem
Gertrude Kettlewell
N. B. Smallwood
Train Derails After Switch Ripped Near West River
Canadian National Railways reports the Sydney Halifax passenger train derailed near West River Nova Scotia last night after a switch was ripped away. The fireman sustained the only reported injury.
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Moncton
N. B
Canadian National Railways
Sydney
Halifax
West River
N. S
Rotary Club Inducts Seven New Members in Winchester
The Winchester Rotary Club inducted seven new members Harold M. Bageant William H. Miller Jr Robert E. Heltzel Lester C. Harvey J H Yost Jr Woodrow H. Moore G Frank Stinnett The ceremony was led by Rev Dr Jackson of Winchester Presbyterian Church Dr Arthur Wilson led this week’s program with brief talks by Frances C Kanode of the Health Department and Mary Pearson Farmer of the District Nurse Association Tuberculosis is highlighted as a major local health issue Farmer notes hospitals accept charity cases and doctors take in charity patients
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Winchester Rotary Club
Harold M. Bageant
Wiliam H. Miller, Jr
Robert E. Heltzel
Lester C. Harvey
J. H. Yost, Jr
Woodrow H. Moore
G. Frank Stinnett
Jackson
Winchester Presbyterian Church
Arthur Wilson
Frances C. Kanode
Frances C. Kanode of the Local Health Department
Mary Pearson Farmer
District Nurse Association
Kanode
Winchester
Frederick County
Firemen Chiefs and parade crowd control plans
Fire chiefs discussed parade preparations including housing, traffic routes, and crowd control along the march line. Additional motorcycle police were sought to keep spectators from crowding units. Mr. Conner will lead firemen's activities until year-end reappointment.
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Conner
Truste es sale of real estate in Frederick County Virginia
Trust sale conducted by trustees Joseph E Brinklow Betty P Atkinson and H L Atkinson under a 1951 deed of trust. Property includes two adjoining lots along John Shane Road Gainesboro with 2.93 and 3.48 acres described by Richard A Goode survey. Foreclosure set for June 11 1955 at 1 00 PM in Frederick County Court House Winchester cash terms.
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Tommy D. Lockhart
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Virginia
Winchester
Mason Avenue
Senseney Road
Gainesboro
Joseph E. Brinklow
Betty P
H. L. Atkinson
Circuit Court of
John Shane
Richard A. Goode
Adams
John Shane Road
DeHaven's Land
Adam's
DeHaven
Quaker Cemetery
Rogers Estate
Frederick County Court House
Romney
W Va
Ewers Fruit Stand
Eason
How's Your I Q Answers From Page Four Quiz
Answers list includes Australia Checkers September to April Navel orange Sofia Tortilla Lighter red herring School Nougat.
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Australia
Sofia
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Cameron St
DR. Bannister
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Exchange Club
J. Fred Larrick
Moore
War Memorial Executive Committee
J. Kenneth Robinson
D. K. Russell
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Ben Belchie
Armed Forces
George L. Eberle
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London
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OF County Realty
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Rotary Club
Singer
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Motorola
P. mi
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Boston
Westinghouse Electric
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WM. E. Stine
Route 7
Clarke County
Poland
China
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Griffin Orchards
G. L. Potter Fruit Farm
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Pervy W. Griffin Blanche G. Griffin
P. O. Box
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