Nain Crash Claims Second Victim and Driver Dies
Frederick county highway fatalities rise to five as G Clyde Betts 59 of Warren Pa dies at Winchester hospital from injuries after a Saturday crash on Route 522 near Nain. His mother Ida Betts was killed in the same accident. Betts Machinery Co associate, brother C R Betts, returns to Pa for burial arrangements. The wreck involved a 1939 Packard, steering trouble suspected, salvage sale planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
G. Clyde Betts
Warren
Winchester Hospital
Betts
Nain
Florida
Ida M. Betts
C. R. Betts
Betts Machinery Co
Pennsylvania
Jones Funeral Home
Winchester
Mr. Betts
Psst
Shenandoah Motor Co
Girl Eloper Sought As Holding Clue to Slaying of Sister
Milwaukee police pursue Patricia Birmingham case leads to missing sister Kathleen 17 who vanished after leaving home with Milton Babich 19. Patricia, 16, was found shot in the Milwaukee river, weighed down with a concrete block, not raped. Kathleen reportedly eloped per a note, as Capt Kraemer confirms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Eloper
Sister
Milwaukee
Patricia Birmingham
Patricia
Kathleen
Adolph Kraemer
Milton Babich
West Allis
Winchester Subscribers Fund Local Episcopal Church Finances
In 1784 Winchester Protest ant Episcopal Church members pledged 81 pounds 7 shillings current Virginia money to fund its current fiscal year. The subscriber list includes 35 names such as David Kennedy William Holliday Edward Smith and Col. James Wooded, with notes on notable figures and local history. Also advertised are garden plows for 4.79 and Kurtz's Spring Sale offering 10 percent to 334 percent discounts storewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Congregation of the
Protestant Episcopal Church In
Virginia
David Kennedy
William Holiday
Edward Smith
Edward Maguire
McGuire
Thomas Edmundson
Thomas McDougal
Samuel May
Robert Wood
Patrick Murray
Henry Beatty
Richard Miller
Robert Mackey
John Peyton
J. Walker
David Dederick
J. G. Dowdall
Alexander White
J.? Perry
John Roan
William Holliday
Frederick William Mackey Holliday
Debaster
Frederick
Garden
W. B. Snider & Son
Cameron St
SS Kurtz
Cities Seek Double Share Of Federal Highway Funds
The United States Conference of Mayors urged Congress to double the usual city share of federal highway funds to relieve traffic chaos. Maj. Gen. Fleming said $673 million allocated since the war is a small fraction of needs and urged rapid traffic plans tied to federal aid. The conference considered earmarking at least 50 percent of next year's $450 million highway-aid for cities, up from 25 percent now, risking less for intercity and rural routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Conference of Mayors
Congress
Philip B. Fleming
Fleming
FWA
William E. Kemp
Kansas
Virginia resists increasing 18000-pound axle limit
Virginia Highway Commissioner James A. Anderson said the state will not raise the 18000-pound axle load limit for main roads. He cited road surface limits and the need for costly highway reconstruction if heavier loads are allowed, noting North and South Carolina already permit 20000 pounds while Georgia allows 24000 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
State Highway Department
James A. Anderson
Atlanta
United States
Anderson
North
South Carolina
Georgia
Pyramid Clubs Collapse after Lottery Arrest
Washington reports fear of prosecution drives many pyramid clubs out of business as police indict Daniel A. Thomas 28 on a lottery charge. Some members plan to hold on pending court decisions while others await guidance on party attendance and refunds. Two pyramid clubs are said to operate in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Daniel A. Thomas
Winchester
Five day weather outlook for Yiennis period
Five day outlook from Wednesday to Sunday calls for clearing and cooler conditions midweek followed by cool, mostly fair weather then a warmer day with likely showers. end of week returns to generally fair and cool conditions with total precipitation about half an inch. Temperature runs slightly above normal for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yiennis
J I Sloat Banker Dies At Winchester Hospital
John I. Sloat vice president and cashier of Commercial and Savings Bank died today at Winchester hospital. He founded Winchester Daily Item in 1895 and Winchester Evening Star in 1896 later selling to Byrd and Hansbrough. He founded the bank in 1916 and served as executive vice president in recent years. He leaves a widow Miss Margaret Chrisman. A complete obituary will appear tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John I. Sloat
Commercial and Savings Bank
Winchester Hospital
Handley Board of Trustees
Market St. Methodist Church and Friendship Fire Co
Margaret Chrisman
Frederick County
Oswell S Gettys Dies Suddenly in Parked Car
Oswell S. Gettys 73 of 1118 Valley Ave died of a heart attack while in his parked car at the rear of Barr studio where he worked making picture frames. He left the studio about 11 45 and was found slumped in the car by Granville and Kenneth Cather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oswell S. Gettys
Valley Ave
Barr Studio
Mr. Gettys
Granville
Kenneth Cather
Granville Cather
Gettys
John Troxell
Handley Glee Clubs Set for Thursday Mass Meeting
Handley high school glee clubs announced for Apple Blossom Festival mass meeting at the George Washington hotel at 8 p m Thursday. 102 students will perform numbers including America My Own Allahs Holiday Come To The Pair and The Battle Hymn Of The Republic with audience participation on Festival theme I ll Be With You In Apple Blossom Time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley High School
George Washington Hotel
Gwendolyn Haynes
Handley Vocal Music
America
Cain
Allah
Friml
Katinka
Martin
Haynes
Sadie Finkelstein
Charlotte DeHart
Glee Club
Ann Adams
Phyllis Armel
Ann Arthur
Gretchen Armstrong
Elizabeth Browning
Roberta Browning
Barbara Brooks
June Butler
Maxine Butler
Ann Cather
Jane Cather
Elizabeth Cather
Patricia Clevenger
Carol Cain
Helen P. Coble
Betty Jo Dearing
Jeanette Dove
Margaret Duckwall
Russians Promise No Restriction On Berlin Marks
Soviet commandant Col. Alexander Jelisarov says Western ban on Russian currency in the eastern zone will not trigger restrictions on east mark use by western Berliners. Berliners may still exchange west marks for east marks for ration stores and payments to farmers, avoiding mass confiscation of balances. The move is seen as a concession to avoid a broader split in Berlin while Western and Soviet authorities confer on financial measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Alexander Jelisarov
Tagelische Rundschau
Jelisarov
Col
Chest Executive Group Named by President Sargent
L Largent Jr president named an executive committee at a Winchester Frederick County Chest meeting at the George Washington hotel. The committee includes Paul Rosenberger and nine others to supervise 1950 fund drive work with June plans for the annual drive and budget. William B Wheatley was appointed director to fill the unexpired term of Mrs Ralph Hardy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Largent Jr
Community Chest
George Washington Hotel
Paul Rosenberger
Ronald Wilson
Howard Melton
Benjamin Belchie
Joseph W. Briggs
Manford Custer
Lewis Hyde Jr
William Lawrence Jr
F. Grove White
William 8S. Wheatley
Ralph Hardy
Winchester
Shryock Pleased At Fete Member Pledge Renewals
At a Winchester Frederick finance committee meeting in a Georgia Washington hotel, F Amos Shryock led discussions on completing the 1949 Festival membership drive. Budget chief Edward L Molden asked for 12,500 in Winchester Frederick memberships as renewals progress and several division captains reported on sponsorships and renewals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington Hotel
Winchester-Frederick
F. Amos Shryock
Virgil Strader
Ben F. Arthur
Andrew Bowen
J. Kenneth Robinson
H. Delmer Robinson
J. H. Yost
Edward L. Molden
Winchester Frederick
Shryock
Grout Tem Dams
Veterans Pension Bill Vote Nears Nightfall in House
The House debated Rep Rankin's $90 a month pension bill for World War I and II veterans with a three hour limit on debate and a final vote expected by nightfall. Administration opposed over multi billion costs while supporters argue pensions are due. Rep Kearney warned against broad eligibility for blue discharges and delaying benefits for younger veterans to 1989 or 1990.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Rankin
D-Miss
Kearney
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Publicity Men From Wide Area To Attend Meet
Virginia state publicity agencies will be represented at the Apple Blossom Festival mass meeting at the Washington hotel. Abner Johnson heads the arrangements committee for the 1949 gathering to boost civic interest. Attendees include William O. Lashley Richmond public relations director, Nelson and Wright Arnold for the Virginia Travel Council, George Arnold for the Conservation Commission, and various out of town chamber officials and transportation company reps from multiple cities and firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Eerie Washington Hotel
Abner Johnson
William O. Lashley
Virginia State Chamber of Commerce
Richmond
Virginia Travel Council
Robert F. Nelson
William A. Wright
George Prince Arnold
Virginia Conservation Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Thomas R. Owens
James Payne
Front Royal
Robert C. Harnsberger
Luray
H. B. Long
New Market
Railway Express
Truman T. Moore
Martinsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Winchester
American Brake Shoe Co
O'Sullivan Rubber Co
National Fruit Products Co
Clearbrook Woolen Co
Woodmen of the World
Exchange Club
Kiwanis
Boy Scouts of America
Jewish Womans Club
Federated Council of Church Women
Elks
Lions
Rotary
E. L. Overholser
Department of Horticulture
Va. Tech
Joseph O'Donnell
Woonsocket
Rhode Island
Vernon E. Ramsey
Suffolk
J. H. King
Baltimore
C.C. High
New Cumberland
Legion to Meet in Danville for Virginia Convention
Danville will host the American Legion Virginia department convention from August 7. Department commander J Westwood Smithers announced the event. A nine member committee will meet soon with three local host posts to draft the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
American Legion
Virginia
J. Westwood Smithers
Cultural group challenged to reveal source of funds
New York March 22. One of twelve foreign delegates at a world peace conference was denied entry. British philosopher Olaf Stapledon received a visa from the American embassy in London while others were refused. Americans for Intellectual Freedom demanded full disclosure of financial contributors to the event, questioning the conference budget and expense levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U. S
Olaf Stapledon
London
Stapledon
Harlow Shapley
Americans For Intellectual Freedom
Shapley
Conference For World Peace
Set Fences Back Urges to Comply with 30 Foot Road Right of Way
H. D. Fleenor, resident engineer for Shenandoah and Frederick counties, urged farmers to keep fences 15 feet from each side of the road center on all secondary roads unless a wider width is specified. He said many miles of roads cannot be properly maintained due to narrow fence lines and instructed county employees to inform builders of the rule. The highway department at Edinburg reviews cases individually with fence builders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
H. D. Fleenor
Shenandoah
Frederick
Fleenor
Fleener
Highway Department
Edinburg
Faulty Gas Pumps Tagged in Frederick County
Inspectors J. A. Rosen and W R Thompson found 48 of 181 pumps at Frederick County filling stations inaccurate or defective. Pumps were tagged with red condemned for repairs tags and must be repaired or removed from service to prevent fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Division of Markets
State Department of Agriculture
J. A. Rosen
WR. Thompson
Denmark Joins North Atlantic Pact Push
Danish Foreign Minister Gustav Rasmussen asked the Folketing to authorize ratification of Denmark's entry into the North Atlantic defense pact after a Washington signing next month. He praised the alliance as essential for defense and noted a Scandinavian trio plan, blocked by three-way agreement, led to accepting allied cooperation instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Denmark
Gustav Rasmusen
Norway
Sweden
Rasmussen
Five-cent Beer Packs Customers into Cafe
A New York cafe at 79 St. Marks Place draws crowds with seven-ounce beers sold for a nickel. Patrons say low prices bring “happy days” and spring excitement as neighbors marvel at the unusually cheap beer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sam's Barr and Grill
St. Mark Place
Fire in Large Chair Sparks House Fire in Kernstown
Firefighters from Stephens City saved the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Cook in Kernstown after an oversized chair ignited. A cigarette tail sparked the interior cushion, smoke woke the couple at 1 a.m., and by 4 a.m. the truck halted the blaze before major damage. Cook, foreman at Pred-Storm Co. apple packing in Kevustown, aided by buckets of water, but the chair burned to only springs and rollers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens City Fire Company
Charles L. Cook
Kernstown
Stephens City
Mrs. Cook
Cook
Pred - Storm Co
Apple
Kevustown
Public Hearings Urged On Atlantic Pact By U S Senate
Senator Vandenberg urges total exploration and complete public hearings in the Senate on the Atlantic pact to defend Western nations. Connally promises wide open hearings after the treaty signing on April 4. The treaty requires a two thirds Senate vote to become binding. Other committee members back extended inquiry and citizen input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Vandenberg
R-Mich
United States Conference of Mayors
Senate
United States
Canada
Connally
Senate Foreign Relations
Comae
State Department
Foreign Relations Committee
George
D-Ga
Hickenlooper
Iowa
Historical Society Revival Sought in Winchester
Interested persons will meet at 8 p m today at the Handley library to revive the Winchester Frederick county historical society. Invitations were mailed to about 40 former members or interested individuals as reorganization is a 1949 project of the Winchester chamber of commerce with W Nelson Page directing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley Library
Winchester, Frederick County
The Delayed Dormant Spray for Roses and Aphids
Hatching of rosy aphid eggs began March 21 making dinitro spray unreliable as it kills eggs only. Treat with oil in the delayed dormant spray to combat scale and aphids while buds reach advanced stage. apply 2.5 gallons of 83 percent emulsion per 100 gallons, or 5 gallons if white scale is present. Prioritize varieties with buds furthest along.
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. J. Sloat
Handley Glee Clubs
Margaret Dunn
Dorothy Eisenberg
Mary M. Eisenberg
Patricia Ebert
Patricia Punk
Patricia Frye
Patricia Garber
Margaret Greenwalt
Kitty Grant
Elizabeth Halvosa
Marilyn Hamburger
Florence Harley
Diane Hunt
Nancy Hurst
Peggy Hottle
Helen Johnson
Nancy Kiracore
Charlotte Knight
Helen LaFollette
Sarah Leatherman
Charlotte Legge
Patsy Levi
Dorothy Lichliter
Cary Marshall
Betty L. McFarland
Imogene March
Inez Miller
Leslie
Jimmy Brown
Jimmy Clark
Bill Covington
Robert Dale
Eugene Dearing
Gayle DeHaven
Richard Duffey
Donald Duffey
Richard Eaton
Donald Good
Donald Hartley
Richard Hart
Marvin Hutchinson
Teddy Keller
Rodney Keller
Wilbur Kersey
Richard Kremer
Albert Lazazzera
Gienn LaVecchia
Jimmy Lorne Pees
ycFadden
Ralph Pugh
Charles Robertson
Graham Rosenberger
Jonathan Rosenberger
Eugene Russell
Donald Seabright
Beverly Whiting
Chest Executive Group
Sargent
Legion
Russia
Harvard College Observatory
Acheson
Aceson
State) Department
Europe
Latin America
U.S. Senate
Historical Society
W. S&s. Hough
Winchester Research Laboratory
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