Drowning at Winchester Golf Club Claims Young Man
Marshall Newton Michael 19, a Handley High School graduate and brick tender, drowned at Winchester Golf Club pool while with a party of six. He was found about three feet from the pool wall under more than five feet of water. Investigators said the unattended grounds were trespassed by the youths. Funeral plans set for Saturday with services at Oakland Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Newton Michael
Handley High School
Arthur Haymker
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Winchester Golf Club
Milford
Elva Bennett Michael
Atwell Ave
Michael
Friendship Fire Co
Joseph Ritter
Bord McDonald
Mavin Slayton
Retun
John Troxell
Ritter
Omp
Philip Glaize Jr
Stotlers Cross Roads
Frederick County
John Robert Michael
Gore
Willard Boyce
Hayfield
Rumsey Michael
Philadelphia
Helen, Milford Jr
Betty Jean
Robert Michael
Oakland Methodist Church
Oakland
Market St. Methodist Church
Omps Funeral Home
Officialdom Told To Bear Harder on Cold War Speeches
Washington officials report Western European leaders at a London meeting urged the United States to avoid bellicose rhetoric. The term cold war is seen as risky and potentially misread as signaling a hot war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
London
U. S
Air France plane crashes again in Persian Gulf
In the Persian Gulf near Bahrain Island a second Air France four engine plane crashed, with 40 of 51 feared dead and 12 rescued. The crash occurred near the earlier disaster two days prior in which 46 perished. Survivors are all French, and search teams include American and British aircraft amid bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bahrein Island
Persian Gulf
Air France
Gulf
Indochina
Paris
Saigon
Kiwanians Hear Talk on Television in Winchester
Emerson Markham of Schenectady addressed the Winchester Kiwanis Club at the George Washington Hotel. He predicted U S television saturation in five to six years with about six million homes already using sets and noted color TV remains distant. He warned against delaying viewing in black and white and said radio will not be replaced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Winchester Kiwanis Club
George Washington Hotel
Emerson Markham
Schenectady
National Association ,of Broadcasters
Markham
WGY
Electrio
Winslow Porter
Amos Shryock
Winchester Teens Enter Forty and Eight Beauty Contest
The Forty and Eight Teen-Age Beauty Contest announces 30 entrants for June 23 at Handley High School Auditorium. Contestants hail from Winchester Madison Woodstock Strasburg and Marshall with sponsors including B K Smith Kern Motor Co and The Shoe Center. Prizes, a post event dance, and buffet supper at the armory follow the fundraising event chaired by Leroy Cahill with Eugene Dearing leading the Forty and Eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley High School
Winchester
Madison
Woodstock
Strasburg
Marshall
Patricia Dunn
B. K. Smith
Virginia McDaniel
Kern Motor Co
Pauline Smith
L. Zuckerman and Sons
Pat Swink
the Shoe Center
Phyllis Arme
Mulvey’s Haberdashery
Connie Line
Cappers Jewelry
Mary Lou Watson
Campbells
Lillie McDaniel
Leggetts
Betty Jane Alger
Singer Sewing Machine Center
Junella Shade
Johnston’s Jewelry
Suzanne Pingley
Buzzella’s
Kula Kaknis
E. S. Nicholson & Son
Page Michael
Grubbs Studio
Carole Cain
Willow Lawn Pool
Jeannette Lester
Allegheny Freight Lines
June Powell
Peggy Weakley
Eloise Goshert
Phyllis Evans
Katherine Miller
Donna Shirley Stinson
Mary Alietina Sager
Lucille Minner
Betty Nicholas
Peggy Lambert
Barbara Hollar
Mary Ellen Finks
Ellen Hockman
Marshall Motor Co
Betty Lee
The
Forty and Eight
Armory
Leroy Cahill
Eugene Dearing
Plans to subpoena John L. Lewis dropped
Washington reports that any further plans to subpoena John L. Lewis before a House labor subcommittee were dropped today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John L. Lewis
House Labor
Gamblers Make More Than Business
Life Magazine reports U S bookmakers and racketeers earn six billion dollars annually more than the combined profits of U S Steel General Motors General Electric and 97 other large manufacturers. The coast to coast survey claims the United States is the gamblingest nation, with 50 million adults and many minors betting nearly 30 billion dollars yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Life Magazine
U.S
U. S. Steel
General Motors
General Electric
United States
Tax Drafters Close In on Billion Dollar Excise Cut Bill
Democratic tax drafters in a secret huddle voiced near agreement on a bill slashing excise taxes by about 1.1 billion dollars. They may boost corporate rates from 38 to 41 percent to offset the loss, aiming for House passage by July 1 and Senate action before adjournment. The plan centers on eliminating the 53 percent bracket between 25 000 and 50 000 dollars and targets primarily large corporations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Ways and
Rayburn
House
Senate
Congress
Ways and Means
Truman
Rail workers eyed 40 hour week and wage rise
A presidential emergency board urged a 40 hour week and 18 cent hourly raise for about 175 thousand railroad yard service employees effective October 1, with no pay boost for about 125 thousand trainmen and conductors. Yardmasters on 66 railroads also recommended 18 cent raise but not full maintenance of take home pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Emergency Board
Truman
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and Order of Railway Conductors
Roger I. McDonough
Utah Supreme Court
Mart J. O'Malley
Indiana Supreme Court
Gordon S. Watkins
University of California
North America
Swimming Classes Ready to Start
Applicants for Red Cross swimming lessons reported at Willow Lawn Pool at 7:50 a m Monday. Classes from 8 to 9:30 a m run Monday through Friday for two weeks with additional sessions planned in July and August. Red Cross also notes Jane Barry, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ford Barry of 500 S Stewart St, attending the National Aquatic School at Camp Minnehaha Minnehaha Springs W Va to qualify as a swimming instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Willow Lawn
Mss
Jane Barry
Ford Barry
S. Stewart St
National Aquatic School
Camp Minnehaha
Minnehaha Springs
W. Va
Four Thousand Miners Walk Off in Harlan County
About 4,000 United Mine Workers halted work at 24 Harlan County coal mines in Kentucky today. The stoppage followed a failure by the District 19 Arbitration Board to nominate an independent member. Union headquarters offered no comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan
United Mine
Harlan County
George Ward
Harlan County Coal Operators Association
District 19 Arbitration Board
Boatwright sworn in as director in Richmond
John B Boatwright Jr has been sworn in as the new director of the State Division of Statutory Research and Drafting. Hey fishing fans dial 4377 for live worms from Shenva Earthworm Cultivation at 1305 Valley Ave offering prompt service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
John B. Boatwright, Jr
State Division of Statutory Research and Drafting
Shenva
Valley Ave
Alexandria Mayor Threatens Action Over Milk Strike
Mayor Franklin Backus warned Alexandria could take strong measures if the Washington area milk strike persists. He supported state aid, urged calm unless an emergency arises, and noted cans from Richmond would bolster supplies. Across Pennsylvania, a Pittsburgh deal offered a limited break as unions push a 40 hour week and pay for drivers amid ongoing closures and Sunday shutdowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Franklin Backus
Washington Metropolitan
Backus
Virginia
Richmond
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Washington
Dairies
Lions Provide Glasses for Local Children at Luncheon
At a weekly Lions Club meeting 46 city and 122 county children received eyeglasses funded by a 2000 broom sale supporting sight conservation. Mrs. Gertrude Organ and Annie By Starling spoke, introduced by Joseph Newlin who chairs the Sight Conservation Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Gertrude Organ
Winchester
Annie
Starling
Frederick County
Joseph Newlin
Newlin
Stephens City Club
Paul Anderson
Roanoke
George Washington Hotel
Lions International
Officials Cleared In Amerasia Handling
In Arequipa Peru rebels briefly seized city hall military headquarters airport and radio station before loyal troops suppressed the revolt claiming Communist blame. Dozens wounded and at least 40 dead were reported with censorship lifted and order restored officials said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Peru
Arequipa
Arequip
New York
Jose Luis Bustamante
Francisco J. Mostajo
Mostajo
National
Apra Party
Democratic League
Hutchinson Seen Not Qualified for FTC Post
The Senate Commerce Committee may act today on President Truman's nomination of Martin A. Hutchinson of Virginia to the Federal Trade Commission. Virginia Senators Byrd and Robertson oppose, calling him politically motivated and inadequately experienced for the seven year post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Commerce Committee
Truman
Martin A. Hutchinson
Virginia
Federal Trade Commission
Edwin C. Johnson
D-Cole
Byrd and Robertson
Senate
Richmond
Byrd
Taft
Ohio
GOP
Hutchinson
Robertson
VFW Post Plans Building Start And Fundraising Events
VFW Post 2123 members met at John Fosbrink's home on Berryville Pike to hear that construction of a new post on East Piccadilly Street will start soon. A home committee led by Jim Himelright outlined fundraising, including a June 19 carnival and a July 4 yard party, while a Buddy Poppy drive reported 4 800 sold for about 840 dollars to aid veterans families and widows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
E. Piccadilly St
Douglas Butler
John Fosbrink
Berryville Pike
Jim Himelright
Jake Marpole
Granville Cather
Dallas Fogle
Raymond Golightly
Roland White
Roy Earle
W. W. Baker
Miller Saffel
Harold Patton
Elmer Lauck
Elwood Willey
Eston Tevalt
Phil Barnhart
Jack Knode
Buddy Poppy
Miller Staffel
Jefferson Hotel
Richmond
Commander Butler
Jack Fretwell
Douglas Fogle
Mysterious haze blankets vast Pacific amid Mauna Loa eruption
In Honolulu a widespread haze covering millions of square miles sparked speculation of volcanic origin from Mauna Loa as it erupts for a third week. Meteorologists cite sulfuric dust and wind patterns, with measurements showing high suspended particles and some salt content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Middle Pacific
Nature
Mauna Loa
Hawaii
Here
Wake Island
Wendell Mordy
Frederick A. Schram
Schram
Robert H. Simpson
U.S. Weather Bureau
Simpson
Wake
Hawai
Grand Jury Clears Officials in Amerasia Case
A federal grand jury in New York found no evidence of DOJ mis conduct in the Amerasia documents case after an 18 month probe into subversive activity. It cited lax precautions but praised the FBI and urged a detailed DOJ report and a new jury to complete work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cies
Amerasia
Depa of Justice
William W. Remington
Commerce Department
Judith Copion
Valentin Gubitchev
Philip Jaffe
Chiveist
China
State Department
Justice Department
Red Underground
U.S
Elks Honor Flag Day with 60 Attend Service
About 60 people attended the Elks Flag Day service at the Piccadilly and Braddock streets lodge home. State Senator Harry P. Jr. spoke on honoring the flag and its birth. Byrd was introduced by W. W. Glass as the program opened with the Star Spangled Banner and closed with Auld Lang Syne and America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piccadilly and
Braddock Sts
War Memorial Group To Elect Committee
The War Memorial Association board of trustees will meet at 7 45 this evening in the George Washington Hotel basement to elect an executive committee and officers and to discuss pertinent matters. The secretary is Benjamin Belchie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
War Memorial Association
George Washington Hotel
Benjamin Belchie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marshall Michael
Esther
W. Boscawen Bt
Winchester Lovelies
Lewis
Treasury Snyder
Presidential Board Today
Harry A. Tevis
AFL
D. and M. Dairy
Alfred Rombach
Steve Devaty
Greater Pittsburgh Milk Dealers Association
Will Miller
Headley’s
Amerasia Handling
East Piccadilly St
War Memorial Group
Kernstown Methodist Church
Mt. Olive E.ub
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!