Truman Nominates Postmasters in Virginia and Nearby Areas
President Truman sent to the Senate postmaster nominations for several Virginia and nearby locales. Names include Carl L. Wingate in Crockett, Wright H. Davidson in Esmont, Lewis K. Gathright in Goochl and James A. O’Neill in Lorton, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Senate
Virginia
Carl L. Wingate
Crockett
Wright H. Davidson
Esmont
Lewis K. Gathright
Goochland
James A. O'Neill
Lorton
Oo H. Grubb Jr
Purcellvil
Samuel Francis Atwill ,Jr
Reevil
Boyd Boggess
Rich
Palm Sunday services and arrivals at Brucetown area churches
Church notices list Palm Sunday baptismal services at Brucetown Methodist churches led by Rev. Emory Ellmore and other parishes. It records confirmations of eligible children, Jubilee Sundays, varied Sunday schools, worship times, revivals, and choir events across multiple denominations including Church of the Brethren, Congregational Christian, Evangelical United Brethren, Emmanuel Baptist, and Methodist charges in Salem, Winchester, Stephens City, Middletown, Kernstown, and Red Bud areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brucetown
Emmanuel Baptist
L. V. Johnson
Bishop Williams
Eutler Wilcox
Washington
Sanders
Evangelical United Brethren
Reliance
L. P. Tederick
Endeavor
Ridings Chapel
Greenway
Evangelical
Middletown Methodist Charge
Roane
Grace
Pilgrim’s Progress
Epworth
Stephens City Lutheran
Reymond L. Booze
St. Paul’s
Oren D. Snapp
Trinity
Henry J. Carbaugh
Luther League
Stephens City Methodist
E. C. Day
Stephens City
Fairview
Kernstown
Middle-aged? Not Us Says All in America
A humorous essay questions the notion of middle age in the United States noting Americans deny being middle aged, prefer youth, and describe aging as a vague, undesirable phase. It jokes about attitudes, literature, and speech around becoming middle aged and the phrase middle age spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
New York
United States
Robert Browning
Wort
Ladies Commercial League Scores Across The Headpin
Betty Cline 125 and Juanita Steele 310 led individual totals in the Indies while Newberry's won the team battle 1399 to 1388 over Jewel Box. Ann McKee helped Capital Restaurant edge Hershey Drive In 459 to 458 as Betty Ryan paced Newberry's sweep over South End Fire Co.
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Ladies Commercial League
Ind
Betty Cline
Willa Kater
Betty Ryan
Juanita Steele
Jewel Box
Newberry
McCrory
Ann McKee
Capital Restaurant
Hershey
Betty Kiracofe
Sarah Zane Fire Co
O’sullivan
Va. Woolen Co
McCrory’s
Jenny Fox
Helen Strawderman
Religious Education Institute Set by Winchester Presbyterians
The fifth annual Religious Education Institute of Winchester Presbytery will convene next Wednesday in Winchester and Thursday in Romney West Virginia. About 40 churches are expected to send delegates. The program opens at 2 30 p m with a worship service followed by an address by Rev James Appleby director of field work at UTS Richmond. Three discussion groups meet at 3 30 p m on visual education young adult work and adult advisors of youth. Supper at 6 p m and continued sessions at 7 p m with Dr Appleby speaking again at 8 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anual Religious Education Institute of Winchester
Romney
W. Va
Ronald
Wilson
James Appleby
UTS
Richmond
W. C. Jamison
Lexington Presbytery
Roy A. Hogrefe
Presbyterian General Assembly
Margaret McMurray
Winchester Presbytery
Appleby
Frederick-Clarke League Baseball Schedule Released
The Frederick Clarke Baseball League announces its 1st half schedule from April 8 to April 28 with 2nd half starting May 4 and season ending May 25. League officials listed are Ray Garrabrandt Joe Swanson and Hugh T Henry. First half dates include April 8 April 13 April 15 April 20 April 23 April 26 and April 28 with matchups among Middletown Boyce Gainesboro Stonewall Berryville Stephens City Gore and each other. Second half mirrors the first half schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frderick-Clarke Baseball League
Ray Garrabrandt
Joe Swanson
Hugh T. Henry
Middletown
Boyce
Gainesboro
Stonewall
Berryville
Stephens City
Gore
First use of G.O.P. abbreviation
In 1880 campaign orators called the Republican Party the Grand Old Party. The Cincinnati Gazette in 1884 abbreviated it as G.O.P. and it became the accepted form thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.O.P
Republican Party
Grand Old Party
Cincinnati Gazette
Brood Lows Sell To 171 At Hart Sale Near White Hall
About 150 people from West Virginia attended the Sam Hart sale near White Hall. Roy Duvall and his son Charles reported prices were fair and hogs strong with brood sows up to 171 dollars and several cows topping 200 dollars. Horses were weakest as Hart plans gradual restocking after leg injury and relocation to Winchester. The sale grossed around 5000 dollars.
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West Virginia
Sam Hart
White Hall
Roy Duvall
Charles
Hart
Harts
Winchester
Joliot Curie Admitted to US After Detention at Ellis Island
French scientist Irene Joliot Curie was released from Ellis Island after immigration detention. Attorney General Tom Clark authorized her release on recognizance for 15 days, aligning with a 15 day U.S. visit visa issued in Paris. Joint anti fascist refugee committee officials welcomed her arrival in New York from Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tom Clark
Mme
Irene Joliot-Curie
Ellis Island
Mme Joliot Curie
New York
Paris
Joint
Refugee Committee
Department
Department of Justice
Mme. Jo- Hot-Currie
United States
State Department
Masaryk Post Goes to Czech Communist Clementis as Foreign Minister
Vlado Clementis, a Slovak and longtime Masaryk aide, is named foreign minister of Czechoslovakia and secretary of state. The Prague radio says he will hold both posts as the Communist dominated cabinet gains full control. Clementis, 46, speaks English and French and has Western ties.
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Prague
Czechoslovakia
Vlado Clementis
Clementis
Jan Masaryk
Masaryk
Eduard Benes
Mane
No Pary
Truck Fire at Elliott Motor Lines. No Damage Reported
Fire crews responded to Elliott Motor Lines at 3:45 p.m. when a repair- in progress truck caught fire. The flames were extinguished without damage.
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Elliott Motor Lines
Accident at Kent and Cork Street Causes Vehicle Damage
At 5 15 p m yesterday Sargent driving a 1929 Ford truck struck a 1937 DeSoto owned and driven by Thelma D Patton of 1060 Orchard Ave Damage to the car listed at 100 and the truck 25 Other cases settled by Judge John Rice include Cecil L Harris R 1 Jonesboro Tenn driving under influence 104 25 Thirty days suspended Harry Reynolds 228 Loudon St drunk and disorderly 29 28 To serve five days on a 60 day sentence
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Sargent
Thelma D. Patton
Orchard Ave
John Rice
Cecil L. Harris
Jonesboro
Tenn
Harry Reynolds
Loudoun
Motorist Fined $10 For Reckless Driving
Ralph S. Sargent of R. 1 A Winchester was fined $10 and costs today in Police Court on charges of reckless driving.
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Ralph S. Sargent
R. 1
Winchester
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Elray Selden
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Duquesne
Wingert
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Florida
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Va. Woolen
Presbyterians
Mme. Joliot-Curie
U.S
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Johnny Long
G. T. Binner, Jr
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Francey Lane
Floyd Sullivan
Tex Mulcahy
Kent and
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Hudrot Saron
Richard Hodnut Salon
Richard Hudant
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Baby Pictures
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