Former St. Charles police chief convicted of second degree murder
A Lee County Court jury found Joe Leigh, ex St. Charles police chief and restaurant operator, guilty of second degree murder in the fatal shooting of his father in law John Miller on July 9, 1949. The jury recommended 15 years in the State prison. Defense lawyers moved to set aside the verdict and Judge George Morton set motions for June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee County
Joe Leigh
St. Charles
John Miller
Fred B. Greer
Lloyd M. Robinette
George Morton
Germans To Study World Affairs at University of Virginia
Nine German trainees in foreign affairs arrived at the University of Virginia for a three month study. John Gange, director of the Institute of Public Affairs, said Americans showed interest in foreign affairs and welcomed the visitors in New York and Washington. They will reside at Newman Hall under the State Department exchange program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottesville
University of Virginia
John Gange
University
Institute of Public Affairs
New York
Washington
Farmington Club
Woodrow Wilson School of Foreign Affairs
July 1 Sales Directory Listings and Estates
Listings show sales and estates in Winchester and nearby areas with details including vendors A M Nicodemus EDWARD H LOY Mrs C M Barrett Peters Larrick Trustee and Florence Myers Barr estate with locations on West Main Street Piccadilly Street Peyton Street and near James Wood High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Nicodems
West Main St
Boyce
Edward H. Loy
Piccadilly St
Winchester
C. M. Barrett
Rt. 50
New James Wood High School
Joly
Alexandria man elected president of Virginia Conference YM YF
Neil Leverez of Alexandria is named president of the senior I assembly Virginia Conference Methodist Youth Fellowship. Leverez will be installed today with Miss Angelia Hunt of Danville as secretary at the closing session of the week long meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
Neil Leverez
Alexandria
Assembly
Virginia Conference Methodist
Leverez
Angelia Hunt
Danville
Son-in-law Slaughter Charged With Davis Murder
Victoria Virginia report says A C Slaughter about 55 will face a murder charge in the gunshot death of James Davis 23 who died after being shot Thursday night Slaughter had been charged with maiming earlier and admitted firing saying Davis tried to take advantage of Slaughter's 12 year old daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Commonwealth
Samuel H. Allen
Lunenburg
A. C. Slaughter
James Davis
Slaughter
Davis
Here
Farmville
A. B. Shackleton
Kenbridge
Almonds Hands Down Decision on Cleaners
Richmond. Attorney General J. Lindsey Almond Jr issued an opinion ruling that once a locality's dry cleaners vote to come under the State Dry Cleaners Board they cannot withdraw by the same process. The reply responds to Delegate Stuart Carter's question about Bristol cleaners seeking to opt out of board control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
J. Lindsy Almond, Jr
State Dry Cleaners’ Board
Almond
Stuart Carter
Bristol
State Dry Cleaners Board
Quiz answers from Page 4 reveal figures and facts
The page lists answers to ten questions including Jan Smuts Leif Ericson and Leif Ericson plus statements about a cause for complaint and Corsica born, an isosceles triangle, Hind, Maxwell Anderson, the Dardanelles, Cheyenne, and Eire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan Christian Smuts
Leif Ericson
Corsica
Hind
Maxwell Anderson
The
Dardanelles
Cheyenne
Eire
Moonlight Cruise riot at Pier 6 ends refunds chaos
In Baltimore the Moonlight Cruise ship refused to sail after a late jive band delayed departure. A riot squad was needed as crowds surged to refunds, three women fainted, three men were arrested, and a police truck moved through the mob to safety for two cashiers.
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Baltimore
Robert EB. Lee
Pier 6
George Rupprecht
Rupprecht
Truman Voices Optimism in Airport Speech
President Truman spoke of hope for lasting peace and continued economic growth as he dedicated Friendship International Airport in Baltimore. He urged faith from citizens and critiqued opponents of federal airport grants while traveling with Maryland officials en route to Missouri for a weekend visit.
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Baltimore
Truman
Missouri
Washington
Friendship International
Mr. Truman
Maryland
William Preston Lane, Jr
Thomas D’alesandro
Thesident
Independence
Grandview
Kansas City Municipal
White House
Nine of Eleven Airmen Are Saved
A Pacific rescue report says nine of eleven crewmen of a ditched B-29 were saved. The Navy Tug Munsee headed toward a tenth survivor on a lifeboat as two more were saved by Guam crash boats. An Air Force spokesman noted eight men were in good condition.
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Honolulu
Pacific
Navy
Munsee
Air Force
Tokyo
Guam
Okinawa
Electricity role in rain formation discussed
The Weather Bureau notes several theories on atmospheric electricity affecting rain formation, but none have been proven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
O Sullivan Tops J V Arthur 3 2 In City Softball
O Sulliv an Rubber Co defeats J V Arthur Insurance 3 2 to stay in top spot as Virgil Spurling drives in winning run in sixth and Don Smith shines on defense. Novick upsets Plumly 4 2, as Roy al Crown chases second place. standings show O Sullivan 9 2 RC Cola 6 3 J V Arthur 6 6 Plumly 6 5 Novick 3 10.
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O’sullivan Rubber Co
J. V. Arthur Insurance Co
Arthur
O’sullivan
Virgil Spurling
Bill Moore
Pete Purtlebaugh
Royal Crown
Jesse Donald
O'Sullivan
Alonzo Whitlock
Spurling
Don Smith
Smith
Bodie Grim
Whitlock
Novick
Plumly Lumber Co
Cotton Goforth
Corny Lewis
Bobby McKee
Lane Reed
Pingley
Plumly
O'Sullivan Rubber Co
J. W. Arthur
Front Royal
Jewel Box
Winchester
Wte
RC Cola
J. V. Arthur
Plumly Bac. ‘Moose
Eight Year Old Discovers Parents Bodies in Virginia
An eight year old boy in Jarratt Virginia found his mother and father dead in their home each with a 22 caliber gunshot wound. The town sergeant called it murder and suicide as a rifle lay across the father’s chest. The coroner’s investigation was pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarratt
Willie Poole
Poole
Buddy” Poole
Otho Chappell
O. A. Fleshhood
Fifteen New Chamber Members Recruited in One Day Drive
Winchester Chamber of Commerce conducted a one day membership drive signing up 15 new members. Existing total 338 with a 1950 goal of 25 more. Notables include Ernest F. Smith George McCormick and William Battaile who led with six new names.
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Chamber of Commerce
Ernest F. Smith
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Eugene Sakers
Smith
E. Piccadilly St
Lakers
R. W. Licklider
Travelers Motor Court
Valley Ave
George McCormick
The
Palace
Herman Hable
William Battaile
E. W. Barr
Winchester Appleman
Kenneth Whitacre
Martinsburg Pike
Singers Sewing Machine Center
Monford Guster Jr
John B. McKee
Warren Eddy
Buzella Jackson
Samuel Johnston
J. C. Cammer
Mike Levi
Marvin Weaver
Maynard Wisecarver
Henry
J. Lee Miller
Preston Place
Samuel Hurst
E. E. Harbaugh
Scratch sheet invention and national emergency status
The bulletin traces the scratch sheet idea to 1916 by William Armstrong in New York, noting Armstrong died in 1949. It also states Proclamation No. 2487 from May 27, 1941 remains in force, keeping the National Unlimited Emergency active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Armstrong
Bowery
New York
Armstrong
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Possible Giant Sloth Survival Hinted in South American Wilds
Scientists entertain the idea that the giant sloth may still exist in remote areas of South America. The article notes Captain John Smith as the first Colonial American author who described the Jamestown settlement in 1608 in True Relation.
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South America
John Smith
Jamestown Settlement
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Virginia News
Jone
Order of the Golden Rule
Alexandria Bay
New Nyf Head
W. F. Artrip, JR
Ladies Aid of
Little Mountain M. E. Church
Unsé
Dupont Paints
du Pont
Wouse Pal
John W. Rosenberger & Co., Inc
Seas Enong
Soppesag ‘Sg If
Jive
Moonlight
Riot Squad
County Court House
Virginia
James P. Reardon
Coleman Dunn
N. Cameron Bt
N. Cameron
Tommy D. Lockhart
Loudoun St
Chevrolet
Buick
A-1 Condition Co
Chapman
W. Box
Otor
Sawen
Stephens City
Sanitary Seariva Ou
B. F. Goodrich
S. Loudoun St
Winchester Television Corp
A. M. Nicodemus
Peyton Street
A. B. Solenberger
Florence Myers Barr Coleman Dunn
Barr’s Orchard & Farm Supply
N. Cameron St. Winchester
Stratton Maine
auick-Hitch
Brigss & Stratton
C. J. Brumback & Sons
Burkeville
L. W. Moore
Prince Edward County
Leigh
Said County
Hunter J. Phlegar
Christiansburg, Va
Winchester, Va
Berryville Pike
General Electric
Singer
Maytag
Vickers
Mrs
Mary Peters
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