Winchester JBT Nominating Committee Sets Two Year Terms
Gavin Binner leads a Winchester JBT meeting with seven new directors to two year terms. About fifty members and many visitors attend as Kenneth Robinson and Ed Molden speak. A fundraiser for a local war memorial reports $1 425 pledged and $2 681 51 raised for polio. A safety course revival is planned and a Town Meeting is set for March 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gavin Binner
Winchester
JBT
Andrew Babb
Robert B. Grove
Ben Belcue
Peachy Soga
Ted Mosely
Julian Watson
Kenneth Robinson
Ed Molden
Dick Petrie
Tom Scully
Sherman Dick
Peachy Hockman
Winchester-Frederic County War Memorial
Bob Chester
Thirteen Autos Stolen From Philadelphia Man
Elmer Miller reports his thirteenth car stolen, with police locating the vehicle stripped, wrecked, or abandoned with empty gas tanks. The recurrences highlight a persistent theft pattern and repeated recoveries in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Elmer Miller
Miller
Food shortages blamed on price ceilings and supply barriers
A newspaper note says pork and fat shortages, scarce soap flakes, and bananas moving to Europe’s black market reflect broader food scarcities. Retailers blame price ceilings for limiting profits and causing bottlenecks between producers and stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
U. S
Lou Whitte and Hollywood’s practical effects wizardry
Lou Whitte heads the 20th Century Fox effects department where a tiny eggbeater sized device can conjure spider webs dust clouds and faux rain. His team builds fake bombs and gunfire using clever chemicals and cork rocks for films and even trained Marines at Camp Pendleton. They maintain thousands of firearms for cinematic use while preparing to burn London in a future war film.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Lou Whitte
Gable Cme
Lou Witte
Miracle Men of
20Th Century- Fox Studio
Lou
Plaster of Paris
Witte
Camp Pendleton
London
One Pair Missing From Hosiery Gift Sent East
Miss Evelyn Heyton in Huntington complains a parcel sent as a gift from New Jersey arrived with only two of three pairs and $1.50 paid for the missing pair. Post office officials noted the misaddressed package, now resolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
New Jersey
Evelyn Heyton
State Conservation Commission to Start Marking Historic Spots Again
The State Conservation Commission will place about 175 new historic markers along Virginia highways and repair existing ones after war restrictions ended. The project targets graves of notable Virginians including Giles and Lee family sites, with searches for exact burial locations at sites like Stratford and Burnt House Fields. Additional efforts include rechecking Lt. William Herris grave and restoring four black marble tombs in Hampton, while about 700 marked graves remain unlocated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
State Conservation Commission
OPA
Division of History
H. J. Eckenrode
William B. Giles
Amelia County
Giles
Philip Ludwell Lee
Stratford
Robert F. Lee
Lees
Burnt House Fields
the Hague
Westmoreland County
Richard Henry Lee
Francis “Lightfoot” Lee
Mt. Airy
Richmond County
Warsaw
Taylor
Archibald Cary
Ampthill
Warwick County
John Robinson
House of Burgesses
King and Queen County
Carter Braxton
King William County
America
William Herris
Prince William County
Herris
Bacon
Virginia
Hampton
Roanoke man sentenced to die for Salem attendant slaying
Thomas Edward Harrison known as Pug, 20, of Roanoke County, is condemned in Roanoke County Circuit Court to die May 20 in the electric chair at the State Penitentiary for the murder and robbery of Roby M. Daugherty, a 55 year old Salem filling station attendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Edward
Pug) Harrison
Roanoke County
State Penitentiary
Roby M. Daugherty
Salem
Reckless driving case in Frederick County Court
Judge W. Erle Edwards presided as John William Dodson of Stephens City faced reckless driving charges with a $10 fine and costs. Three Frederick County school patrons are to be tried Saturday at 10 a.m. for failure to send children to school under compulsory attendance laws. Warrants issued this week by Leslie D. Kline named C. P. Corbin of Fairmont Avenue and Ray DeHaven and William Parlett of Winchester Route 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Police Court in Winchester deals with speeding and reckless driving
Judge John Rice presides in Winchester Police Court over Harold Hartman of Route 1-A and Jesse James Richardson of 942 Orchard Avenue. Hartman faces speeding charges with a $10 fine. Richardson faces reckless driving and $10 plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
John Rice
Harold Hartman
Jesse James Richardson
Orchard Ave
City
New Auto Tags Arrive To Go On Sale Friday
Winchester Chamber of Commerce will sell 1946 automobile tags Friday March 15 at 9 am through April 15. New single rear tags feature white figures on black. Owners must verify 1945 registration numbers match engines and for trucks verify weights. Incorrect cards not sold. corrections must be sent to Richmond. Tag range 301091 to 308900 for cars and 40701 to 42350 for trucks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Crabill
Mt. William
Poland
China
Ohio
Ontario
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Andrew Bell
Chamber of Commerce
Bell
Winchester
Russian Moves Near Tehran Stir War Talk and Leftist Activity
The report notes Russian forces advancing toward Iran's capital amid leftist Tudeh activity in Tehran. It cites Russian aims in Turkey, demands for Kars Ardahan and Dardanelles bases, and a cavalry column entering Iran via Astara. Military observers cite trenching and road construction tied to postwar drills along the Turkish Iranian frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iran
Unret
Tehran
Azerbaijan
Tudeh
Turkey
Russia
Black Sea
Kars
Ardahan
Siesta habit praised by American dentist in Cairo column
Cairo March 13 a prominent American dentist who has practiced in Egypt 30 years urges embracing the afternoon nap to endure the climate. He criticizes Americans and Britons for skipping the siesta and warns of heart trouble while noting locals and Egyptians routinely rest. The piece also mentions Capt Foster and his sons seeking military discharge. In Bombay a sign oddly links Rembrandt and Van Dykes with limited artists and photographers offering passport photos.
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Cairo
Egypt
Bombay
Rembrandt and
van Dykes, Limited
Bunting Helps Plan Virginia Manufacturers Meeting
Earl Bunting president of the O'Sullivan Rubber Corp joins the sponsoring committee for a statewide Virginia manufacturers meeting in Richmond on March 14. He sits on the National Association of Manufacturers board as Ira Mosner, its chairman, is set to address the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Bunting
O'Sullivan Rubber Corp
Virginia
Richmond
Bunting
National Association of Manufacturers
Ira Mosner
Answers to the Daily Quiz Corrected
Answers to the Daily Quiz printed on Page 4 list Henry Clay and Benjamin Franklin as correct questions. The response notes a Kentucky county, the Netherlands, work in the kitchen, Zebra, the 36th, and eight hours as a confirmed set with True/False items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Clay
Kentucky
Netherlands
Zebra
Benjamin Franklin
Want No Mincing Words At Parley
Washington reports air clearing statements by American officials promote confidence in Congress that there will be no mincing of words at the parley. The remarks stressed direct language and decisive action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
March sales directory of Martinsburg area estates and livestock
A list of sale notices with dates from March to April detailing bidders locations and items. Entries include James S. Dailey stock and farm goods near Martinsburg, Simon Newlin near Berryville, L. M. Crabill west of Mt. Williams, and multiple auctions for livestock farm implements household goods furniture antiques tools real estate and cattle across Winchester Berryville Tappahannock and surrounding Virginia West Virginia routes.
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Mar
James S. Dailey
Martinsburg
Shepherdstown
Simon Newlin
Berryville
Charles Town Pike
L. M. Crabill
Mt. Williams
Angers Store
W. Va
R. R. Cartelle
S. Stewart St
Winchester
Nelson Johnson
Thomas Sower
White Post
Euclid Ave
Massie
Executrix Trail
Fred Lindamood
Rural Retreat
Mary V. Lichliter
Rice St
J. Wilmer Carpenter
Ralph Brown
Senseny Road
German G. Carver
Stephens City
Samuel Remsburg
nKoxville
Fred County
White Hall
Geo. Helsley
E. E. Bayliss
Parlett Place
C. J. Carver
Berryville Piace
Solenberger Bros
Front Royal Road
J. W. Kerns
Cold Stream
Hampshire County
Fairmont Ave
Mary Kinze] Welch
Jolliffe & Fishpaw Managing
Senators Push Open Council Talk on World Conflicts
Senator George of Georgia predicts candid open debate at the United Nations Security Council in New York on March 25. He says nations should speak plainly to seek settlements and urges allied powers to air their differences fully for a council decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations Security Council
George
D-Ga
Council
New York
Hull
Connally
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Conservation to Be Subject of Clarke Meeting
Clarke County notice outlines talks on farm ponds and conservation practices with mechanical aid led by W R Hillman and an agricultural engineer from VPI Extension Service. Meetings set for March 14 and March 21 at 8 p.m. in Clarke County courthouse. farm men and women invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
W. R. Hillman
State Soil Conservation Commission
Extension Service
W. P.L
V. P. I. Extension Service
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Gene Handsaker
John W. Rosenberger & Co
S. Braddock ST
W. F. Artrip, Jr
Hendrix Royston
James Ashford Trail
Euclid Avenue
Frances F. Massie
Jas. Ashford
William B. Foster
Albuquerne
New Mexico
Sgt
William
Junior
Corp. Russell
Uncle Sam
Foster
New Delphi
India
Story Magazine
Maya
Cetra
Insel - Bric
Glaize Brothers
Sam
Virginia Loan & Thrift Corporation
Grayson County
Fred A. Lindamood
Coca-Cola Company
Coca-Cola Bottling Works, Inc
E. E. Harbaugh
Mer
Valley Avenue
Morton Downey
Winc
Coca-Cola
Coke
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