George Stultz Succumbs at 85
George W. Stultz aged 35 died at Memorial hospital after four months illness. He was husband of Lara May Stultz and residing at 509 Dunlap Ave. Born in Bergton Virginia he was son of William Stultz and Mary Moyer Stultz of Rockingham County. He was a retired farmer and member of the Church of the Brethren. Surviving are three sons Russell Marvin H. of Winchester I. Elmer Stultz of Kansas. two daughters Core NickeHon Beulah Ha of Winchester. two brothers William P. and Jesse St of Bergton. a sister Catherine Whewel of Nolesville Virginia. four grandchildren. Body at Jores funeral home until funeral plans.
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George W. Stultz
Ager Memorial Hospital
Lara May Stultz
Dunlap Ave
Bergton
William Stultz
Mary Moyer Stultz
Rockingham County
Church of the Brethren
Russell
Marvin H
Winchester
I. Elmer Stultz
Kansas
Core NickeHon
Episcopal and Methodist Leaders Envision Unified Churches
In Boston on May 3, Methodist Bishop Evan Lee Holt urged union of Protestant churches as urgent. Bishop Henry Knox Sherill of the Episcopal Church Asia Africa voiced hope for eventual union with Methodists. Other Methodist leaders echoed the possibility, predicting a global reunion within the Protestant fold.
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Boston
Evan Lee Holt
St. Louis
Holt
Old South
Henry Knox Sherill
Protestant Episcopal Church
Afnrica
Methodist Church
Lewis ©. Hartman
Sherill
G. Bromley Oxman
State GOP Meeting Set in Staunton May 14
GOP election campaign plans will be mapped at the State Republican central committee meeting in Staunton on May 14 called by Chairman Robert H. Woods. The session will also elect committee officers.
AFL Convention Opens in Roanoke
Delegates from AFL unions with a combined membership between 50 000 and 60 000 registered in Roanoke this morning for the opening of the annual convention of the Virginia State Federation of Labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
AFL
Vire State Federation of
Laor
Truman Appeals For Long Range Housing Measure
The administration presses the House to advance the Taft Ellender Warner plan for a 15 million home program in 10 years. Raymond Foley argues government aid should stimulate private housing, not supplant it. Senate leaders forecast a housing showdown as debate over public housing and loan insurance intensifies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Wolcott (Rmich
House Banking Committee
Raymond M. Foley
Banking Committee
Senate
Foley
Sen
Taft
Wolcott
House Committee
House Group Debates Draft Policy Split Between Houses
The committee voted down a motion to defer action as Rep Van Zandt proposes awaiting Senate action on a combined UMT bill. The Senate draft includes regular service conscription and 18-year-old reserve training, while the House bill covers only regular service draft.
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Rep. van Zandt
Rpa
Senate
Senate Armed Services Committee
Green Predicts Political Overturn in Nov
President Truman warns the world may be shaped by this year’s events as he addresses the AFL Upholsterers' International convention. AFL leader William Green predicts a startling political overturn in November if inflation and big business oppose labor gains. Green criticizes Congress and notes GOP primary gains signal shifts in party support.
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Washington
Truman
AFL
United States
William Green
Harold E. Stassen
Green
Stassen
Henry A. Wallace
Wallace
Moscow
British plan to surrender Palestine mandate by Aug 1
London says increased British strength in Palestine is to maintain law and order until the mandate ends, with final withdrawal set for Aug 1. They will not protect after May 15. The cruiser Newcastle demonstrates off Jaffa as UN weighs emergency measures for Jerusalem.
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London
British Foreign Office
Palestine
Holy Land
Admiralty
Newcastle
Jaffa
United Nations
Jerusalem
U. N. Trusteeship Council
Holy City
U. N
Elizabeth Stotler Funeral Tuesday
Elizabeth Stotler 84 died Sunday at a daughter's home in Ridge West Virginia. Friends meet at Giffin funeral home Capon Bridge at 1 p m and proceed to Salem church Timber Ridge for services. She was widow of Adam Stotler with several years ill health. Surviving: Elmer Richard Earl Stotler of Bloomery. Nora Omps Clarence Puffenberger Doney Kern Lily Stotler Minnie Miller all of Ridge. Maggie Fredman Berkeley Springs.
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Giffin
Capon Bridge
Salem
Timber Ridge
Elizabeth Stotler
Doney Kern
Ridge
W. Va
Adam Stotler
Stotler
Andy and
Katherine McIntyre
Elmer
Richard
Earl Stotler
Bloomery
Nora Omps
Clarence Puffenberger
Lily Stotler
Minnie Miller
Maggie Fredman
Berkeley Springs
Senate postpones oleo decision delaying tax repeal fate
The Senate postponed choosing which committee will take up the House passed oleomargarine tax repeal bill until tomorrow. Senator Pulbright blocked a showdown by insisting the three readings rule be followed before referral, a rule usually waived. In Virginia, Arthur Fuller Luther of Arlington filed to run for the Democratic nomination in the Eighth District against Rep. Howard W. Smith.
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Washington
Senate
Sen
Pulbright
D-Ark
Richmond
Arthur Fuller Luther
Arlington
Jesse W. Dillon
Virginia
Howard W. Smith
Estate and household sales listed for May and June items
A compiled schedule lists multiple auctions across Virginia and West Virginia from May 5 to June 6. Entries specify sale date time owner or estate, location near towns like Stephens City Berryville Clarke County and Gainesboro, and items including livestock furniture antiques farm machinery and real estate.
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Stephens City
J. Cooper
Senseny Road
Sam M. Skinner
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Eadie Hamrick
Hattie Stover
National Ave
T. E. P. Clark
Frederick County Court House
Arthur O. Cooper
Welltown Pike
L. B. Whitacre
Early Shade Farm
Winchester
W. Wood Baker
Albin
Emma de Haven
Gainesboro
Julian Glascock
Summit Point
H. M. Stevens
Old Glover House
Buckmarsh St
Berryville
F. H. Swimley
Brucetown
O. W. Dick
Whitacre
Harry Orndorff
Wadesville
Clarke County
M. B. Swimley
Swimley
George Helsley
White Hall
Rail Wage Talks Stall as Strike Looms in May
Mediator Frank Douglass reported the National Mediation Board faces a split: railroads hold to a 15 1 2 cent wage increase and unions seek changes in work rules. Three brotherhoods have set May 11 for a nationwide strike, with separate talks ongoing to narrow wage and rules gaps. A joint meeting remains uncertain as efforts continue to avert walkout.
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Chicago
Frank Douglass
Douglass
National (Railway) Mediation Board
Tornado Rips Through Harrison County Area Causing Major Damage
Sheriff Harry Carder led a search through leveled homes as officials warned the toll could top one million dollars. The storm struck near Clarksburg, damaging churches in Upper Mount Clare and Big Isaac, with about 30 people in hospitals and 75 to 80 treated overall. Mrs Goldie Daughterty and family were among the seriously hurt.
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Harrison County
Harry Carder
Clarksburg
Upper Mount Clare
Big Isaac
Coderidge
Sheriff’s Office
Red Cross
Goldie Daughterty
Hupp Hill
Mount Clare
Village 10 Miles From Clarksburg Left in Shambles
A village 10 miles from Clarksburg lay in shambles as chairs, refrigerators and other household items littered the streets. A car sedan was found wedged high in the branches of a tree, with the area home to about 200 residents.
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Clarksburg
Home of Mrs Minnie Bartlett moved 40 feet in fire debris
The home of Mrs Minnie Bartlett, 66, of Quiet Dell, was picked up from its foundations and carried 40 feet to the highway edge where it was set down intact. Mrs Bartlett, with a broken shoulder, was rescued from the debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Bartlett
Quiet Dell
Bartlett
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Merigan
State
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Arthur C. Cooper
Nation Ave
Duncan Phyfe
Sadie Hamrick
Attie Stover
Coleman Dunn
Johnw Rosenberger
Braddock
Mimi
Getty
Senseney Road
Wm. F. Artrip, Jr
Molden Electric CO. Inc
Loudoun St
CIA
Barr’s Orchard & Farm Supply
Farmer's Hardware Store
Gooood
Terms Pine Motor Co., Inc
Blacktop Roads CO
Washington, D. C
D. H. Tyler
Middleburg
Glaize & Bro
North Cameron
I. Brumback & Son
N. Cameron St
Rome
Farmers Livestock Exchange, Inc
Hereford
Bang’s
T. B
I. Fred Stine
Northern Virginia Power Co
Winchester Furniture Co
E. Earl Shade
Charlie
Coley
W. F. Artrip, Jr
W. F. Artrip
John C. Reinhart
Moser’s Cross Roadz
Charley
Maud
Prince
Frank
Guernsey
McCormick-Deering
C. Preston Engle
Lewis
K. K. Cavalier
Emmert BR. Bowlus
G. E. Vickers
Wincher, VA
Capon Valley
Col. Brown Lovett
Harrison P. Whitacre
Johnson & Giffen
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