Albert A. Davis 66 Succumbs in West Virginia
Albert A. Davis, 66, nephew of Mrs. BE Timberlake, died Sunday at Pinecrest Sanitarium in Charles Town, West Virginia. He was the eldest son of the late George A. and Nannie B. Davis of Summit Point and once with a Baltimore mercantile firm. Surviving relatives include Mrs. Timberlake and Mrs. I. N. Bonham of Summit Point, two nephews George Douglas Davis and Eugene Newton Davis, and niece Mrs. James Laughrie. Melvin T. Strider Funeral Home will conduct services Thursday at 11 a.m. Burial follows at Edgehill Cemetery.
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Albert A. Davis
BE. B. Timberlake
Pinecrest Santorium
W. Va
George A
Nannie B. Davis
Summit Point
E. D. Davis
Baltimore
I. N. Bonham
George Douglas Davis
Amherst
Eugene Newton Davis
US Marine Corps
James Laughrie
Melvin T. Strider
Charles Town
Edgehill Cemetery
Prospective candidates eyed for 1952 presidency
The piece lists potential contenders like Eisenhower, MacArthur, Lodge, Dirksen, Duff, Wherry, and Henry Cabot Lodge as possible nominees. It notes Governors Mart and Wesees, and discusses political maneuvering and interest in the presidential race with close voted cards and uncertain denials. The tone mirrors a speculative Washington briefing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrie
Robert
Mart Wesees
Calfornia
Douglas MacArthur
James H. Duff
Hig Vest
Marce Ees
Eisenhower
Camels Trained for Circus Performs Stunts
AP reports trainer Jack Joyce disproves camel stereotypes by teaching four dromedaries to perform a drill routine like skilled horses. Joyce tours Shrine Polack Brothers Circus for crippled children benefits, with camels showcased in rope‑less acts and counted among his world of animal acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jack Joyce
Joyce
Shrine-Polack Brothers
Shrine
Thousand Oaks
Calif
Australia
Tige
Joeye
Cen- Fox
David
Bathsheba
Tiny
Aussie
Sidney
Cooge
Princess Margaret Aide's Secret Engagement Reported
London reports Princess Margaret’s close escort Miss Susan Hornby engaged to the Marquess of Sandford, heir to the Guards. The groom is known as Sonny Vanderbilt Churchill, a longtime companion of the princess, with ties since childhood. Miss Hornby is daughter of Michael C. Hornby, a director.
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London
Princess Margarets
Sandford
John George Vanderbilt Henry Churchill
Sonny
Susan Hornby
Princess Margaret
Marquess
Guards, Guard
Miss Hornby
Michael C. Hornby
Mounting Living Costs Hit Juke Box
Los Angeles report notes rising costs for juke boxes as cities including Portland San Diego and Fresno raise prices. Nationally box operators warn hikes within 90 days with record costs jumping from 18 to 91 cents and box prices from 150 to 200 dollars up to 1000 to 1200 dollars.
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Los Angeles
Portland
San Dego
Fresno
John Hawley
National Association of Music Box Operators
Hawley
Vatican Library Size Report XL
The paper notes a Vatican library collection as vast, listing about 5,500,000 books and 50,000 manuscripts. It highlights its extensive archives as a major scholarly resource and cultural treasury.
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Vatican
Four Wedding Rings Among Items Lamarr Will Sell
Actress Hedy Lamarr plans a major auction in Acapulco featuring up to 1 million dollars in jewelry and luxury goods. Auctioneer Arthur B. Goode lists 200000 dollars in jewelry plus 480 dresses 75 pairs of shoes mink coats and lingerie among items. One ring is described as possibly an heirloom from Lamarr's fourth marriage to Stauffer.
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Acapulco
Mexico
Arthur B. Goode
Stauffer
Goode
Drastic Steps Needed To Save U S Economy Says Rep Harrison
Rep Burr Harrison of Virginia accused the federal government of aiding inflation and said many defense linked projects push for more funds. He told the Virginia Retail Merchants Association that inflation is upon the nation and drastic steps are required to save the economy.
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U. S
Rep
Harrison
Virginia Retail Merchants Association
Winchester
America
Simple Jail Breaking Angle Ends In Failure
Monterey story details Frank Ottey’s jail window call to a five year old boy. He used a simple ruse to obtain a hacksaw blade by sending the boy to a nearby store, then the boy returned it to Ottey. The storekeeper alerted authorities and the jailor recovered the tool.
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Monterey
Frank Ottey
Ottey
Badger Calls for UN Blockade of China with Sherman
Badger advocates UN led blockade of China with Adm. Forrest Sherman, opposing a U S alone naval blockade. He backs technical aid to southeast Asia including agriculture health transportation education and resource exploration.
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Southeast Asia
Badger
China
United States
Adm
Forrest Sherman
United Nations
Despondent Station Attendant Slays Family Then Self
Glenn Taft 41 shoots wife Mary Ellen about 40 and two daughters Glenda Lee 16 and Louise in their Payallup Washington home as they sleep. He then shoots himself after failing to finance a service station purchase. Pierce County Sheriff Deputy Richard McCreadie notes motive linked to business plan rejection.
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Payallup
Wash
Glenn Taft
Mary Ellen
Glenda Lee
Louise
Richard McCreadie
Pierce County
Taft
Booker
Quack Quack Evicted From Pasadena Apartment
In Pasadena a seven month old duck named Quack Quack receives an eviction notice after a building inspector spots him in an apartment. Owner Miss Ethel Frazer, 63, faces relocation due to a city ordinance restricting ducks within 20 feet of the home and 50 feet from neighbors. Neighbors have not objected. Frazer hopes to keep the duck, noting his talent and daily water shower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
Calif
Quack- Quack
Ethel Frazer
Quack-Quack
Quac-Quack
Battle at Wonsan as UN ships siege Red shore positions
A heavy artillery duel erupts at Wonsan on the east coast as UN warships bombard Red shore batteries with 105 and 156 mm guns and 45 inch rockets. Communist shore batteries return fire while Marine Corsair fighters and naval gunfire strike back. Four UN planes are reported shot down.
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U. N
United Nations
Wonsan
Marine Corsair
Nes
North Korea
U.N
Wives Enjoy Picket Duty At Hanover Zinc Mine
In Silver City New Mexico striking workers’ wives and mothers manned the Hanover picket line claiming it feels like a picnic while aiming to hold fast. Forty five women charged with unlawful care pleaded innocent at arraignment after tear gas was used. twelve others were charged earlier for blocking a road.
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Silver City
N. M—i
Hanover
Empire Zinc Co
Justice @& the
Pees
Andrew Haugland
Thelma Craun Dies in Winchester Hospital
Mrs Thelma Craun 46 of 4 West Cork Street died last night at 7 55 in Winchester Memorial Hospital after a year as a patient. Born February 5 1905 in Warrenton she was a daughter of the late Charles Lee and Annie Edwards White of Fauquier County. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survived by husband Paul Craun Jr two children Paul Craun Jr and Mrs Betty Huyett and two brothers Luther L White of Winchester and Piet B White of Washington.
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Thelma White
Wee
Paul Craun
W. Cork St
C'Alock
Winchester Memorial Tal
Warrenton
Charles Lee
Annie Edwards White
Fauquier County
Betty Huyett
This City
Luther L. White
Winchester
Piet 8. White
Washington
Vacation Church School Enrollment Reaches 139
A total of 139 pupils enrolled in the Vacation Church School with 41 in Kindergarten, 84 in Junior, and 14 in Pioneer. Staff includes Kindergarten Superintendent Miss Sarah Tanquary and Junior Superintendent Miss Ada G. Baker, with a large group of assistants. Parents will visit the departments at 10 30 Monday morning to observe the work.
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Church Progress
Sarah Tanquary
Fred Naegely
Ivan
Mary
May Fritts
Russell Newcome
Paul Vance
Helen Samsell
Cappy Saxe
Lillian Solenberger
Ada G. Baker
Richard Bischoff
Earl Luttrell
Alson Hott
Patricia Browning
Janice Stickley
Pioneer
Graham Rosenberger, Jr
J. Earle Wood
Elizabeth Cather
Cab driver sentenced for felonious assault in Petersburg case
Charles Griffith a cab driver was sentenced to ten years after a felonious assault charge involving a woman in Petersburg. The case details reference prior incidents and courtroom proceedings.
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Petersburg
Charles Griffith
Renute
Mrs Oglesbys Sister Succumbs
News from – Mrs B wakes, married sister of Fairmoor, died Saturday after a long illness. Funeral details not yet announced.
Calf Sale Group To Meet Friday
The 1951 Northern Virginia Feeder Calf Sale group will hold a general meeting at the Frederick County Court House at 8 p m Friday Plans and sale requirements will be discussed. Secretary John T Wolfe notes this is one of the larger sales in the country and stresses the importance of attendance.
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Northern Virginia
Frederick County Court House
John T. Wolfe
Democrats Concede Strength for House Tax Bill Passage
Washington reports Republican House Leader Joseph Martin foreshadowed enough votes to pass the tax bill. Senator Taft urged delaying any tax increase to December 1 citing a projected federal surplus for fiscal 1952. Taft and other critics questioned the bill as expedited action moved through the Rules Committee.
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Washington
House
Joseph Martin
Massachusetts
Orice
Taft
Ohio
Senate
Sieran
Ways and Means
Dougtion
Rules Committee
Truck Driver Quits After Traffic Troubles in Oklahoma City
Glen Delane Bruce a 25 year old truck driver reportedly had enough traffic trouble after being stopped by Officer H J Schmidt for running a red light in downtown Oklahoma City. He refused further cooperation and left the scene, tearing up his papers.
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Oklahoma City
Glen Delane Bruce
H. J. Schmidt
Bruce
Schmidt
Q and A Puzzle Clues From Page Four
A readable fragment lists puzzle prompts and partial answers including references such as Georgia 2 Trees Allegheny Mounta and President Franklin D. Roose. It mentions questions about son of moonlight reflection and apples divided among school children and a John Doe.
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Georgia
Allegheny
Franklin D. Roose
John Doe
Bristol Red Cross May Lose Charter
The Bristol Red Cross faces possible charter revocation after joining a community drive and sharing contributions with other agencies. The American Red Cross weighs discipline while Bristol seeks to modify the coop prohibition and has written to chairs of 3880 units.
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Bristol Red Cross
Bristol
American Red Cross
Board of Governors of the
America
Red Cross
New Fight Readied Against Milk Group
Newport News AP reports Victor P. Wilson a delegate for the 17 year old State Milk Commission signals a campaign for the state senate in the August 7 Democratic primary. He calls the 1934 milk law unjust and class legislation and says it should be abolished to allow people to buy milk in a fair market.
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Newport News
State Milk Commission
Victor P. Wilson
Senate
Wilson
Penin
Army to resume 16 week basic training for recruits
The Army will restore 16 week basic training schedules starting in July, announced by the Chief of Army Field Forces. The move reestablishes the prior training length for new recruits.
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Washington
Army
Chief of Army Field Forces
Fire engine summoned to Fremont Street gasoline blaze
Friendship Fire Company rushed to Fremont Street after gasoline caught fire but flames were extinguished before firefighters arrived. No injuries reported and damage was contained to the area.
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Friendship Fire Company
Fremont Street
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John David Willey
Coll Funeral
Jones ‘Home
Ei Asaiel
Nat Br
Rosenberger and Co., Inc
Braddock St
Airport Speedway
Bufflick Road
Frederick County
Virginia
Civil and Police Justice Court
J. W. Arthur
Theodore Morris
Robt. L. DeHaven
Frederick
Hedy Lamarr
Natural Bridge
Burr P. Harrison
Dva
McKee Bros
Shepherdstown
Tel
Shep
Quack
Thelma Craun
Presbyterian Church School
Mrs. Oglesby
B.wokene
Fairmoor
Glaize & Bro
N. Cameron St
Calf Sale Group
I. Q
Frederick Motors i
Martinsburg Pike
SWIFT
Drum C. L Brumback & Sons
de Soto
Heatwolk Motor CO
Grove’s
J. W. Grove Furniture CO
Loudoun &T
OAK Grove Sanitary Service
Ford Tractors
Bickers
Cameron St
Buncutter Tire CO
S. Braddock St
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