Firemen Honored In Services Here
Nine members of the Friendship Fire Co. who died were memorialized at Centenary Reform Church. Chaplain L. Flickinger presided and Chaplain Edgar G. Hill delivered the sermon. Deceased include Mortimer Harkins John I. Sloat Peter Sowers Robert Showalters Fred Shull Hayes DeHaven Charles Orndorff Samuel Totty and Wallace Bowley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire Co
Thentenaryed
L. Flickinger
Edgar G. Hill
Mortimer Harkins
John I. Sloat
Peter Sowers
Robert Showalters
Fred Shull
Hayes DeHaven
Charles Orndorff
Samuel Totty
Wallace Bowley
LaVella Widmeyer
Rosalie Smith
Margaret Haines
Isaac Milburn Funeral Services Slated
Funeral services for Isaac Milton Milburn who died Saturday morning at his Round Hill area home will be held at Omps Funeral Home at 2 p m tomorrow afternoon. Rev Carl W Hiser will officiate with interment in Riding Chapel cemetery near Stephens City. Pallbearers named are Henry Grim E W Steele Joseph L Jolliffe John W Jolliffe Linden Pingley and Usuler Welch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Milton Milburn
Round Hill
Omps Funeral
Carl W. Hiser
Riding Chapel Cemetery
Stephens City
Henry Grim
E. W. Steele
Joseph L. Jolliffe
John W. Jolliffe
Linden Pingley
Usuler Welch
Winchester Jaycees to Seek Economy Petition at Capitol
Shirley Bly, president of the Winchester Jaycees, heads about 100 Virginia JCs in an Operation Economy petition presentation to the U S congressional delegation on the Capitol steps at 11 30 a m The Virginia and national Jaycee groups will be represented with officers from the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce in attendance An Arlington JC band will march and a caravan leaves the John Marshall Hotel Richmond at 7 a m Bly joins the Virginia group in Alexandria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Bly
Winchester
Spanish War Veterans Dinner Honors Winchester Camp Founding
Members of Col. James C. Baker Camp No. 23 United Spanish War Veterans observed the 16th anniversary of the Winchester camp founded in 1934. Department officials attended a dinner at the American Legion home with Harry T. Cook serving as toastmaster. W. W. Glass, former mayor, greeted the visiting veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Baker
Winchester Camp
American Legion
Harry T. Cook
Winchester
W. W. Glass
Whitacre Takes Second in Legion Oratorical Contest
Bruce Whitacre of Gainesboro High School finished second in the American Legion oratorical contest held Saturday in Harrisonburg. Henry A. Renz III of Washington and Lee High School Arlington County won and advances to the state finals in Charlottesville after being runner up last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Whitacre
Gainesboro
American Legion
Harrisonburg
Charlottesville
Henry A. Renz III
Washington and Lee High School
Arlington County
Renz
Mark W. Mills Dies at Residence Near Ninevah
Mark W. Mills 81 farmer died at his home near Ninevah after a long illness. He was married to Annie Seadlock who died less than two weeks earlier. A Presbyterian Church member for 30 years, he left daughter Mrs Hattie Burke among survivors. Forty-five grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren survive. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. at the funeral home then at the church for lying in state prior to services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark W. Mills
Ninevah
Pastor Addresses Odd Fellow Group Meeting
The Rev J C Peebles of the Methodist Church in Middletown spoke to the bi monthly Tri County Odd Fellows Association meeting hosted by Mareh Run Lodge 147 Middletown. 92 attended including 45 Odd Fellows 23 Rebekahs and 24 visitors with lodge members welcomed by Robert E O Neal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Peebles
Methodist Church
Middletown
Tri-County
Odd Fellows Association
Mareh Run Lodge
W. Robert Campbell
Host Lodge
J. Smith Baldwin
Bentonville Lodge
Robert E. O’neal
Middletown Lodge
J. Everrett Kline
Abe Levin
Winchester
Tommy Borden
C. Leslie Wright
Edinburg
John W Garner Dies in Berryville
John W. Garner died at his Berryville home after a period of illness. He was survived by his widow Em Nat Garner and by relatives including Sh hak of Merveen Caster and the late Alexander Garner. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Willian
Garner
Berryville
Merveen
Alexander Garner
Em_ Nat Garner
Berryie
Lelia Lockey's Services Held
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Lelia Lockey who died Saturday. Survived by husband Charles Lockley and children Ella Doleman Mary Grimes Martha Burns and several Lockley relatives. Home children are Josephine Edith and John Lockley. Siblings listed include Ella Peyton Cora Johnson Nannie Allen Bismark Walker and Lewis Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lelia Lockey
John Doleman
Sydney Taylor
John Grimes
Charles Lockley
Ella Doleman
Mary Grimes
Lewisville
Martha Burns
Franklintown
W. Va
Charles Lockley Jr
George Lockley
Gaylord
James Lockley
Josephine
Edith
John Lockley
Ella Peyton
Boyce
Cora Johnson
Bethel
Nannie Allen
Hagerstown
Bismark Walker
Lewis Walkers
Harrisburg
World government advocates gain Virginia Legislature support
Five members of the local chapter and other citizens attended Richmond hearings as Mrs. Wilson and Mr. Scully testified in favor of world government. The House and Senate approved Senator Raymond Guest’s resolution reaffirming a federation of powers to prevent war, despite earlier opposition. A letter of thanks was planned for Byrd and Moore for sustaining prior positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cipally
Virginia
United States
Clark
Raymond Guest
United Nations
Scully
Richmond
Wilson
H. F. Byrd, Jr
Blackburn Moore
Tankers to be launched at Newport News
The SS Esso Santos the last of ten super tankers contracted by Standard Oil Co of New Jersey will be launched at 11 30 a m tomorrow at Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
Esso Santos
Standard Oil Co
New Jersey
Newport News Shipbuilding ,and Dry Dock Co
David F. Baker Dies In Hospital
David Franklin Baker 75 retired farmer of Front Royal died at Winchester Memorial Hospital after burns from his burning home. Neighbor John Lewis Jr. carried him to aid but he did not recover. Survived by three sons, three daughters, one brother and one sister. Funeral at Jones Funeral Home then Salem Brethren Church with burial in adjoining cemetery.
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David Franklin Baker
Front Royal Rt
Winchester Memorial Hospital
John Lewis Jr
Baker
Luray
Lula Scott Baker
Ambers A
Abrberl Jude Baker
The
Brethren Church
Samuel E. Baker
Middletown
Front Royal Road
William Baker
Frederick County
Jessie Vincent
Stephens City
Mary Hellems
Sperry Point
Genevie Dorthy
Manassas
Hugh Baker
Sperrysville
Lillie Woodward
Massies Corner
Jones Funeral Home
Salem Brethren Church
W. L. Riggleman
Cephas Fahne- Stock
James Baker
Roy Baker
Maurice Vincent
Raymond Dorthy
Paul Strosnider
Wilbur Strosnider
Eugene K. Davis Buried Saturday in Mount Hebron
Eugene K. Davis former assistant cashier at the Commercial and Savings Bank Winchester was buried Saturday at Mount Hebron Cemetery after services at Front Royal Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Charles A. York of Stephens City longtime friend of the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene K. Davis
the Commercial and Savings Bank
Winchester
Mount Hebron
Front Royal Methodist Church
Charles A. York
Stephens City
Accidents Fatal To Nine Motorists
Nine persons died in automobile accidents on Virginia highways over the weekend per state police. The toll raises Virginia’s 1950 traffic fatalities to 165.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Virginia
B-29 Bombers Leave for Britain Under Arms Aid Plan
The first group of about 75 American B-29s departs for Britain today as part of a $1 billion arms aid program to bolster Western Europe’s defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Britain
Europe
Hailey Indicted in Halifax County Murder and Rape Case
A Halifax County circuit court grand jury indicted 24 year old George Thomas Hailey on murder and rape charges. The report notes Marines once guarded mails as a duty in 1921 and 1926 at the Post Office Department’s request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
George Thomas Hailey
Parelel
Post Office Department
Shenandoah Valley National Bank Rises in National Ranking
The Shenandoah Valley National Bank, with deposits of 6.756 million at year end 1949, jumps 233 places to 2553rd in the American Banker list of the nation’s largest banks. The gain reflects a 1949 deposit increase of 529 thousand. a year earlier it ranked 2786th with 6.240 million in deposits. President Harold G. Brown received congratulations from American Banker VP Upton Ett noting the tenth‑plus rank rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
United States
American Banker
National Daily
Banking World
Shenandoah Valley National
Upton Ett
Harold G. Brown
Elta L Good Dies in Rock Enon
Mrs. Elta Lockhart Good 82 a Rock Enon resident and widow of George Good died at 3 a.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Good after a long illness. Born Cold Stream West Virginia she was a daughter of the late eel and Annie Anderson. She was a member of Rockne Enon Disciple Church. Surviving are an adopted son Lewis G. Good of Coatsville Pennsylvania a foster daughter Mrs. Mary Good of Rock Enon Section three half sisters three grandchildren two great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday from Jones Funeral Home with Rev. C. R. Line officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers will be nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elta Lockhart Good
Rock Enon
George Good
Bryan Good
Cold Stream
W. Va
Eel
Annie Anderson
Rockne Enon Disciple Church
Lewis G. Good
Coatsville
Mary Good
Laura Nixon
Los Angeles
Calif
Mary White
Mt. Falls
Nellie Lockhart
Silver Springs
Jones Funeral Home
Rev. C. R. Line
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Mary Morrison Funeral Services Held
Mary Morrison’s services were held at Zion Baptist Church in Josephine with the Rev J B Swann officiating. Interment followed at Milton Valley Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Mary Zion Baptist Church
Josephine
J. 8. Swann
Milton Valley
Historical Group Meets Friday at Frederick County Court House
The Frederick County Historical Association schedules a meeting for Friday March 24 at 7 45 p m at the courthouse. Ben Belchie announces event focusing on the old courthouse with W W Glass and Alexander McKay Smith sharing historical notes. Members bring items of Winchester Frederick County history for informal inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Historical Association
Frederick County Court House
Ben Belchie
W. W. Glass
Alexander McKay-Smith
Clarke County Historical Association
Bienen Sing
Belchie
Winchester
Frederick County
British Fight Bandits in Eritrea Under Ferret Forces
British troops aided by native tribesmen pursue Shifta bandits in Eritrea. Foot patrols dominate rugged terrain with 10 British soldiers and 30 to 40 co operative armed tribesmen. Anti Shifta operations increased as raids threaten farming and travel from major centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asmara
Eritrea
Banda
Unidentified Plate-Like Object Spotted Across Nation
A plate shaped object with a bulb at the top was seen in various regions for about two minutes before vanishing into the sun, reported by witnesses across different sections of the country.
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Winchester Jaycee
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Ul Porcelain
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Northern Virginia Power CO
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Front Royal
John W. Garner
David F. Baker
Hailey
Elta L. Good
Mary Morrison
Loudoun St
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