Mrs. L B Russell Dies at 53 in Winchester
Lucy Russell aged 53 of Clearbrook dies after long illness at Winchester Memorial Hospital where she had been since Saturday She was born in Grimes daughter of the late Robert G Clevenger and Ada Willey Clevenger She married Russell on March 1 1917 in Washington and was a Galilee Disciples of Christ member Survived by husband seven children two granddaughters three nieces and nephews five sisters and a brother Funeral at Welltown Pike residence with interment at McHebron cemetery.
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Lucy Russell
D. x. Russell
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Robert B. Clevenger Jr
US Navy
Anna Smoke
White Hall
Ella Affleck
Berryville
Marie Hudson
Albin
Carrie Brown
Clearbrook
Clara Barr
Winchester
R. B. Clevenger
Welltown Pike
C.A
Wilbur Reid
Hebron Cemetery
R. L. Bageant
Alfred Wright
Willie Good
Grover Teets
Russell Morrison
I. L. Kerns
Omp
Ex-GI Careless In Mailing Cash
A veteran in New York opened an unregistered uninsured letter and $1,700 in cash spilled out. The sender asked that the money be applied to his insurance account.
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New York
Veterans Administration
Farm Auction Listings for March and April Dates
Sales directory details multiple farm auctions in Virginia with dates and locations. Wilbert Pugh near Capon Bridge offers farm machinery and house sets. J T Mowery near Stephens City lists cattle and household articles. Mrs L J Langbine of Berryville. Leslie Lu Hayfield on Route 50 offers house goods and antiques. Geo Helsley near White Hall provides live stock and implements. Edgar Mar gle near Nain oversees livestock machinery and household items. Apr 7–10 includes livestock machinery and farm goods.
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Wilbert Pugh
Capon Bridge
Va.w. Va
J. T. Mowery
Stephens City
L. J. Langbine
Berryville
Leslie Lu Hayfield
Geo
Helsley
White Hall
Edgar Margle
Nain
Body of Seaman Miller Brought From Australia
The body of Sir William C. Miller who died in Sydney on September 5 1945 after being flown to a naval hospital aboard ship is en route from Philadelphia Distribution Center to arrive at the B and O station at 10 44 a m Thursday Services for Seaman Miller son of Carson and Mary Sirbaugh Miller now of Bufflick Road will be held at Omps Funeral Home 3 30 p m Thursday Chaplain James B Roe to lead American Legion services at National Cemetery burial with Legion pallbearers Surviving are three brothers Olin Cletus and Willis Miller Winchester and two sisters Violet Miller and Mrs Melvin Jenkins Winchester
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Sir William C. Miller
Sydney
Australia
Philadelphia Quatermaster Depot
Rock Wood
B. and O
Seaman Miller
Carson
Mary Sirbaugh Miller
Bufflick Road
J. Good
Omps
James B. Roe
American Legion
National Cemetery
Legion Post
Olin
Cletus
Willis Miller
Winchester
Violet Miller
Melvin Jenkins
Un American Probe Financed by House
The House today voted its un American activities committee an additional 200000 to spend during the rest of this year. The action is final and does not require Senate approval.
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Washington
House Today
UN- American Activities Committee
Senate
County Budget Edits And Road Plan Backed
The General Assembly approved a tentative 1948 49 road budget set by the State highway department. Road viewers were named for Shawnee Back Creek Gainesboro Stonewall and Opequon districts. May public hearing set on stock law change in Russell precinct. Assessors to be paid eight dollars per day plus mileage. A dog claim for three goats killed by dogs was approved. An ordinance requiring building permits for projects over 500 was ordered for first reading. All members were present.
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General Assembly
State Highway Department
B. D. Fleener
Carroll Solenberger
Shawnee
J. L. Hershman
Back Creek
Sloan Wolfe
Gainesboro
J. L. Jolliffe
Stonewall
Alfred Snapp
Opequon
Russell
Charles Boyce
Winchester
Commonwealth
Joseph Massie
Quiz Answers From Page Four
Answers to the daily law quiz are listed here with item numbers. The correct responses include The Pentagon building England Folsom Lieutenant Colonel St Moritz Switzerland Rudyard Kipling and Bucharest.
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Pentagon Building
England
Folsom
St. Moritz
Switzerland
Rudyard Kipling
Bucharest
Hedgesville Draws Ridgeley in Region 4 Opener
Hedgesville earns top region seed by edging Shepherdstown 25 24 in the final at Martinsburg and will face Ridgeley in the Region 4 tournament opener Thursday at Keyser.
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W. Va
Truman Opens 1948 Campaign With Run Endorsement
Truman says he would accept any public duty if called by the American people and has entered Wisconsin Republicans primary. He sent a message to GOP headquarters reaffirming he will run if dominated by the National Democratic Convention. The move widens the party split over civil rights and endangers Dixiecrat hopes, while McGrath preserves the position that Truman remains committed to the 1944 civil rights plank though Southern critics demand a stronger stance.
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Japan
GOP
Wisconsin
Republican Party
Truman
Dixie Party
J. Howard McGrath
Henry Wallace
Mr. Truman
Geel Sullivan
Democratic Committee
Ce McGrath
Congress
McGrath
South
Stephens City Local Contests Highlight Student Leaders
Stephens City resident Stephens City town council member and B and O agent is an honor student and senior class vice president. He has held multiple school offices including business manager of the annual, Spanish club president, and class president. Betty Cather from Handley won the local contest and advanced to district state levels.
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Stephens City
Hill
Turtle Derby Postponed Three Weeks
The JET sponsored Turtle Derby has been postponed to 7 p.m. March 31. About 200 thorough bred turtles were entered as organizers hope more will join. Prizes total 90 dollars for the final race with 50 dollars top prize. The event aims to raise 100 dollars for the community teenage center. Admission tickets are sold by Winchester Loy Scouts who keep all proceeds.
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Ed Molden
Winchester Loy
John Mann Rally Seeks Funds for Church Repairs
Rev E H Jackson of John Mann Methodist Church announced a rally raised 850.21 with 563.58 allotted to the pastor. Final totals not yet in. goal may not be reached. Funds fund interior repairs while five years of rallies funded furnace roof and exterior paint upgrades.
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E. H. Jackson
John Mann Methodist Church
Jackson
Farm Access Roads Law Sparks Highway Bill Debate
A 550000-pound bill and a household carriers measure faced floor action alongside proposed changes to farm access road construction under a 1946 law. The highway commissioner would gain discretion over these roads while higher license fees for privately operated trucks and trailers were debated.
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Monticello
Soviet backs United Nations Holy Land partition plan
A Soviet source in New York said the United States favors reopening the UN plan to partition Palestine. The Russian delegate avoided naming himself and noted Russia supports partition but not out of hand. He hinted at a possible appeal to Arab leaders, while Britain prepares for secret talks with the other four powers.
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Russia
Alexander Cadogan
Palestine
Britain
Jewish Forces Readied for Palestine Merger Pact
A British spokesman said Ca nogan would attend only to provide information as Jewish groups Haganah and Irgun Zvai Leumi planned a merger. Informants report a pact ready for ratification to form a united military front against Arab forces in Palestine.
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Canogan
Jerusalem
Haganah
Irgun Zvai Leumi
Palestine
Tax Slash Urged As Best Insurance Against Slump
The United States Chamber of Commerce urged tax cutting as the best protection against a business downturn. Ellsworth C. Alvord presented the view to the Senate finance committee as public hearings on a 6.55 billion dollar tax cut bill proceed. Senate leaders expect a smaller measure to gain Democratic support to overcome a veto risk. Senator Edwin C. Johnson said a four and a half billion dollar bill would be veto proof.
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Washington
United States Chamber of Commerce
Ellsworth C. Alvord
Chamber
Senate Finance Committee
House
Senate Committee
Edwin C. Johnson
D-Cole
Rubber Production Grows in British Malaya Postwar
Rubber production in British Malaya rises after the war with the territory once yielding half of global rubber output. Local industry officials note sustained gains and expanded plantations.
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British Malaya
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