Feagans Acquitted In $50,000 Damage Suit
Billy Feagans was found not guilty in circuit court on a $50,000 damage bill filed by Oscar Dudley Rutherford. A judgment was entered against dria, another defendant, for the Feb 15 1957 highway collision. Dykes’driver, who did not appear, faces a July 13 assessment. Jury members included Woodrow Larrick and W F Bowerman served as foreman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Billy Feagans
Oscar Dudley Rutherford
Dria
Feagans
Defense panel hints at shifting strategic concepts
McElroy and other Pentagon officials had not completed their testimony when the group recessed for luncheon as senators pressed questions about evolving defense concepts and potential breakthroughs that could alter the overall approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McElroy
Pentagon
Venskoske Wins Soil Management FFA Award
John E. Venskoke of Gainesboro won first in the Northern Area Soil and Water Management Contest of the Future Farmers of America. A James Wood Vocation Agriculture senior, he will receive a cash award at the State FFA Convention in Blacksburg beginning Monday. He operates a 220 acre farm with his father, business partner, and detailed soil water, forestry and wildlife practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Venskoke
Elmer Venskoske
Gainesboro
Future Farmers of America
John
James Wood
FFA
Blacksburg
Henry Davis
Bombing at North Station Injures Several In Boston
An explosion described as like a 500 pound World War II bomb ripped through the 58 year old North Station waiting area in Boston. Six people were injured as a train neared, with debris scattering to nearby streets and offices. Marines aided the injured, and authorities noted prior bomb warnings and linked the incident to the era’s bombing history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pagoda 1
Metropolitan Rapid Transist Authority
Cell
Causeway
North Station
Boston Garden Sports Arcana
McGinnis
Patrick B. McGinnis
Baton & Maine Railroad
Michael Mullen
Mullen
Boston
Portsmouth
N. H
Pfc
Theodore Laquercia
Brooklyn
N.Y
James W. Scott
Bluefield W. Va
Bucher Named D A V Commander At Jackson Chapter
Holmes A. Bucher, 39, WWII veteran of the 36th Infantry Division, was named commander of the Jackson Chapter of the Disabled American Veterans. He and his wife Jane Ella Hinkle have three children. Officers elected include Branson Funk, Joseph Luttrell, Alonzo Whitlock, and Ronald Laign. Installation set for June 30 at the War Memorial Building. A Veterans Council formation was backed with tentative plans to represent all local veterans groups. Attendance totaled 31 members. several new-member applications were referred to the committee.
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Wall Jackson
Mr. Bucher
Salerno
Italy
D.A.V
Jane Ella Hinkle
Wayne
Douglas
William
Grace St
Veterans’ Organizations
Veterans’ Council
Harry W. Callan
Hugh E. Clark
Eli A. Garber
Julian F. Garber
Owen C. Holliday
Harry L. Lovett
Carl A. Morris
Ernest A. Stotler
He Aerdiieey
Billy Thompson Burns Brush Fire at Pine Grove
Ten year old Billy Thompson of Pine Grove was treated for second degree burns to his right side arm and face after pouring gasoline on a brush fire. His brother Jimmy, 11, tried to stop him but failed. Mrs. Thompson rolled him to smother the flames and he remains in good condition.
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Clarke County
Billy Thompson
Troy Thompson
Pine Grove
Cumberland Golf Team Triumphs Over Cumberland Club
Winchester beats Cumberland 128 to 102 in a home golf match. Readings credit Ruth Rhodes Ann Kerr Largent Sue Hedrick Ruth Naegley Lucy Custer Janis Terretta Ann Whitham and Margy Grove on the Winchester side with Cumberland fielding local women as opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland, Md
Winchester
Ruth Rhodes
Ann Kerr Largent
Sue Hedrick
Ruth Naegley
Lucy Custer
Janis Terretta
Ann Whitham
Margy Grove
Cumberland
Weeks to Give Final Sermon at Gainesboro Church
The Rev. Philip E. Weeks, minister of the Gainesboro Methodist Charge for three years, will deliver his final sermon Sunday at 8 p m in the Gainesboro Methodist Church. Since arriving in June 1956, 148 new members joined Gainesboro. At 9 45 a m Sunday Joshua G. Place will speak at the Salem Church. E Glen Hunter will top the program.
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Philip E. Weeks
Gainesboro
Weeks
Methodist
Buckroe Beach
Joshua G. Place
Salem Church
E. Glen Hunter
Robert Wall Joins James Wood Faculty
Robert A. Wall accepts a vocational agriculture teacher position at James Wood and begins July 1. He taught the subject at Luray for 18 years, previously coming from Stephens City, and has served as president of the National Agricultural Teachers Association with numerous state and national roles.
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Robert A. Wall
James Wood
Mr. Wall
Luray
Stephens City
National Agricultural Teachers’ Association
Center Opens With 18 Washers and Six Dryers
The new center features 18 washing machines and six dryers. Fourteen washers handle 16 pounds each while the remaining four offer 9 pound capacity for smaller loads.
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Woodrow Larrick
H. C. Bather
John B. Hale
Oscar M. Kaye
Wade Muldoon
Richard Williams
W. F. Bowerman
Mr. Bowerman
Carr Publishing Co., Inc
Welfe St. Ph. MO
Geneva
Patter
Molden
South
Valley Pike
Venskoske
FFA Award
John Venskoske
Wan State Hospital
Beacon, N.Y
Holmes A. Bucher
Mass
North Railroad
Cumberland Golf Team
Redland
Robert Wall
Acutor Dad
Johnson
Zebco
Winchester & Remington Rifles
Miller’s Hardware
N. Loudoun St
Loudoun St
Paul Anderson
NTS
Jefferson School of Commerce
W. Monmouth St
geRvi
Say Tre Ag Lumber
Kent
Mohawk
R&h
Dodge
Plymouth
Belvedere, Auto. Trans
FORD
Shenandoah Motor CO
Biscayne 2
Auto. Trans
BUICK
Austin Healy
LaMan
Nice
Willys Jeep
New Top
Studebaker
W. B
Loudoun & James Sts
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