Retired Farmer Takes His Own Life Near Opequon
A retired farmer, Edgar B. Smoke, died by suicide near his son’s home in Opequon. He had been in poor health. born in White Hall, son of John and Sara Smoke. Survived by son Herbert, daughter Hilda Long, six grandchildren, and several siblings. Funeral Friday at 11 at Jones Funeral Home. burial at St. Pa Lutheran Cemetery.
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Opequon
Edgar B. Smoke
Latfick
Frederick County
White Hall
John
Sara Larrick Smoke
Jerusha Belle Snapp
Herbert Smoke
Hilda Long
Momn Williams
Asa
Paul Smoke
Mt. Williams
Albert Smoke
Philadelphia
Ada Smoke
Mamie Smoke
Jones Funeral Home
E. B. Smith
St. Pa Lutheran Cemetery
How's Your Sq Answers Revealed on Page Four
Quiz answers listed include George W. Malone born in Manassa Nova Scotia The Dardanelles A Night at an Inn National Educational Association brownish red yellow 12 by 18 inches Virginia and Tribes of North American Indians.
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George W. Malone
Manassa
Novia Scotia
The
Dardanelles
National Educational Association
Virginia
Luella Grove Dies in Washington Hospital Fire Burns
Mrs. Luella Joyce Grove 36 formerly of Winchester died in a Washington DC hospital from burns from a rooming house accident on Saturday. Wife of Vernon Groves, she leaves a son Erskine, mother Mrs. A P Martin, father Frank Sisk deceased, sister Mrs L M Guthridge of Chester PA, and numerous relatives. Funeral at Jones Funeral Home with services Friday at 4 pm and burial in Mt Hebron Cemetery.
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Luella Joyce Grove
Winchester
Washington, D C
Vernon Groves
Washington
Sperryville
Frank
Lena Matkins Sisk
A. P. Martin
Mr. Martin
Erskine Rile Grove
L. M. Guthridge
Chester
Jones
R.A Whitten
Paul Dick
Mt. Hebron
Number of diseases affecting humans estimated
Nosologists who classify diseases estimate about 2 400 diseases to which man is subject, indicating the breadth of human afflictions catalogued by medical science.
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A. Nosologists
May 12 Sales Directory Listings in Winchester Area
Auction notices list multiple sales on May 12 and later dates in Winchester and Shawnee District. Properties include estates on Rt 60 east of Winchester, Sunnyside Addition, and Pal mers Livestock in Pal mine. items feature farming equipment tools household goods antiques and registered cattle.
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John & Meredith Anderson
Prederick County Court House
White Hall
James P. Reardon
Buffalo Lick Rd
Shawnee District
P. N
Palmers Livestock
J. Ratcliff
Winchester
J. P
Sunnyside Addition
C. Hunter Robinson
Ison Parm
Albin
Budora Fheal
Parkway
T. B
Bangs
Farmers Livestock Exchange
Virginia
Charlottesville man pleads guilty in parking lot rape case
Albert W. Jackson Jr., 24, a parolee and Charlottesville Black man, pleaded guilty to raping a white waitress in a mid town parking lot last Saturday. The victim, identified as Mrs. M Houchens, was treated and dismissed from the University of Virginia Hospital today.
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Charlottesville
Albert W. Jackson, Jr
Jackson
Mhouchens
University of Virginia
Miss Nixon Acquitted in Drunken Driving Case
Virginia Carl Nixon of Winchester was arraigned in Martinsburg West Virginia on drunken driving charges. The charge was reduced to hazardous driving and she was fined 78 dollars including costs after being held overnight and posting bond before Mayor Carleton Stuckey.
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Virginia Carl Nixon
Winchester
Martinsburg
W. Va
Carleton Stuckey
Miss Nixon
Allied Airstrike Over Ran War Zone Blasts Enemy Base
An Allied air assault targeted an enemy airfield with more than 300 aircraft involved in a multi‑wave strike. F‑80s P‑51s and Marine jets attacked anti aircraft positions and supply areas while MiG‑15s swarmed to defend, leaving wreckage and smoke rising from the field. Lt Lee Harper reported seeing burning aircraft on the ground as he departed.
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Capta. L. Willians
Pield Harris
U. S. First Marine Air Wing
Ceee
Munist
Antung
W. Va
Nottingham Women Clash Over Cleopatra Pageant
Nottingham groups debate including Cleopatra in the Women Through the Ages pageant. Emily Roseblade objects, saying only good women should appear, while Nellie Smith argues for showing both sides. Roseblade will consult her committee.
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Nottingham
Eng
Cleopatra
B. C
The
Nile
Julius Caesar
Mark Anthony
Emily Roseblade
Florence Nightingale
Smith
50 Gallon Illegal Whisky Still Seized in James City County
State and Federal officers with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board seized and destroyed a 50 gallon illegal whisky still in Turner's Neck James City County. One man, Robert E. Saunders 35, was arrested and bonded for a Friday hearing. The operation also yielded 12 gallons of whisky mash and 450 gallons of whisky mash.
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Richmond
Turner’s Neck
James City
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
ABC
Robert E. Saunders
James City County
Af Justice Court
Clarke County History Exhibit Described for Students
Mrs. Skaggs outlines Clarke County history exhibit for children with clay and cardboard models of the courthouse churches and Old Stone Chapel plus school compositions on colonial to local government and the county’s social and economic development.
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Skaggs
Clarke County
Wood
Colonial Times
Virginia
Clarkene Ty
Austrian Count Offers Castle Stay For Used Car Trade
Count Paul Almeida invites a U S visitor to swap a good used car for a summer stay at his Austrian castle near Mondsee. The deal includes hunting lodges, boats, guides, and a four bedroom modern apartment with servants and food. tourists would cover travel with resale of the car in New York to fund a summer visit. Dr. Robert K Yeaton notes the castle lies along the Vienna to Salzburg route.
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Pasadena
Calif
Austrian Alps
Paul Almeida
United States
Robert K. Yeaton
Pasadena City College
Austria
New York
Dr Herbert W Rogers Dies After Long Civic Service
Norfolk physician for 30 years Dr Herbert W Rogers died in a local hospital after a period of failing health. He practiced medicine in Norfolk and remained active in his office until Saturday. He served many years on the Norfolk School Board and was involved in civic affairs.
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Norfolk
Herbert W. Rogers
Norfolk School Board
Acheson Denies McCarthy Charge Over Brunauer Case
Secretary of State Acheson rejected as untrue a McCarthy claim that he is pressing the Navy to reinstate Stephen Brunauer, a scientist suspended as a security risk. McCarthy, a Wisconsin Republican, accused the State Department of intense pressure to restore Brunauer as an explosives expert.
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Washington
Acheson
McCarthy
Navy
Wisconsin
Senate
State Department
Stephen Brunauer
Ships Collide on Delaware River Near Chester
Two ships collided early today in the Delaware River. Eight hours later tugs worked to push a badly damaged vessel toward shallower water off the New Jersey shore. There were no casualties among the crew.
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Chester
Delaware River
New Jersey
Police Indictments Hit New York Bookmaking Ring
Twenty one police officers including two inspectors a captain and two retired lieutenants were indicted for conspiring to protect a 20 million dollar a year bookmaking racket. Retired inspectors Frederick Hofsaes of Brooklyn and John F Flynn were named by the District Attorney as key figures. Hofsaes retired Oct. 6, 1950 after a TV gift linked to a bookmaking syndicate was questioned by prosecutors.
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New York
Polic
Frederick Hofsaes
Brooklyn
John F. Flynn
William P. O’brien
Hofsaes
Judge Charges Norfolk Sailor With Using Road As Speedway
Trial Justice W. Francis Binford charged William J. Justus of Norfolk with driving under the influence after he allegedly sped at 85 mph in the far left lane of Route 460 last Friday. Police said he forced six autos off the road including a state cruiser.
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Prince George
W. Francis Binford
Norfolk Area
William J. Justus
Norfolk
Justus
Acheson Sets Wool Price Ceilings Aims Import Rise
Washington announces government ceilings on standard wool grades. Officials expect higher wool clothing prices next year and increased imports. The Office of Price Stabilization order takes effect immediately and lifts ceilings 65 to 70 percent above prior levels due to the Korean outbreak.
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Washington
Office of
OPS
Organ Tour At Avenue Chapel Sunday Night
Worshippers are invited to hear the new electric organ in the Avenue Chapel during Sunday night services at 7 39 p m The instrument has just been installed and will be featured in the program.
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Land Avenue
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Tony” Benner
Mr. Edgar B. Smoke
Jovee Grove
Cutee
Col Jones
Luella Grove
Dean Clarence Manson
Notre Dame College of Law
WINC
John W. Rosenberger & Co., Inc
Burch Power.itt Planter
FORD
Ferguson
JEEP
Ford-Ferguson
Allis-Chalmers
Leader
Barr
N. Cameron
Clarke
Rt. 11
Bath
Tommy D. Lockhart
Loudoun St
ANGUS
Hereford
Northern Virginia
Mattison Farm
Oliver
Coleman Dunn
Jolliffe & Snider
Clerks
Cee Ie Ase E Wii
Elliot Forbes
Shenandoah Valley
Polled
Shorthorn Breeders Association
House
Bar
P. W. To. Lumber Corp
Highland Avenue
High
Glaize & Bro
C. . Brumback & Sons
N. Cameron St
Food Center
N. Loudoun St
Willys Jeep
Frederick Motors
Martinsburg Pike
Ecease
He Funeral Home Phone
G-E
Excellent
Lees
Chapman Motor CO
Chevrolet
Heatwale Motor Co
N. Braddock St
Hill’s
N. Loudoun
Omps’ Funeral Home
Space Maker Refrigerator
Applian
E. Boscawen St
Anderson Ces
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