Foolish Gesture by General Smith in Lee Sketch Dispute
Ambassador Walter Bedell Smith testified before the Foreign Affairs Committee that he ordered a Lee sketch withheld from Amerika to avoid misinterpretation in the Soviet Union. He defended Lee as a great American figure whose memory should be shared with freedom-loving peoples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Walter Bedell Smith
United States
Moscow
Robert E. Lee
Smith
Eisenhower
Russia
Lee
Soviet Russia
America
Public service praised for Major Youell and Virginia corrections
The Roanoke Times marks 95 years since Governor Trinkle appointed Major Rice M Youell as superintendent of the state penitentiary in Richmond. A WWI veteran and Virginia Military Institute graduate, Youell became a top prison authority and state corrections commissioner, with acclaim for Trinkle and Henry G Shirley in road and public administration. The piece notes Youell’s 36 years of service and cites Mt Palomar telescope project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Times
Virginia
E. Lee Trinkle
Rice M. Youell
Richmond
Youell
American Prison Association
Trinkle
Henry G. Shirley
Henry Shirley
Reflecting Telescopes Shape New Astronomical Vision
The text explains reflecting telescopes use concave mirrors and high magnification, surpassing refractors in size and scope. It notes the Palomar telescope as a mirror type, funded largely by the Rockefeller Foundation, claiming the instrument will project mankind’s eyesight farther into space than ever before and enable exploration of vast cosmic regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockefeller Foundation
Cullen oil endowment boosts philanthropy in education
The Cullen oil holdings of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Cullen of Houston are set to fund a foundation for educational medical and charitable work. Estimated yield ranges from 30 to 80 million barrels and will support long term philanthropy. The couple note wealth supports a life of giving and intelligent capitalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Cullen
Houston
Tex
Cullen
Mr. Cullen
Mrs. Cullen
A. Frank Smith
Confirmation administered to Winchester and Front Royal youths
Sacrament of confirmation was administered to a class from Winchester and Front Royal parishes at Sacred Heart Catholic Church by Bishop Peter L. Ireton of the Richmond diocese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Front Royal
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Peter L. Ireton
Richmond
Violinist Rubinoff Delights Audiences in 1942 Concert
In Hancley auditorium a large crowd enjoyed David Rubinoff's violin concert noted for his genius. He also entertained Lions at a luncheon. Nearby on a farm four kittens were sired by a bantam hen at John Claytons farm near Albin. John Butler, son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Butler, sustained a skull fracture after a fall in front of a harrow on a city-area farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Rubinoff
Hancley Auditorium
John Claytons
Albin
John Butler
Clarence Butler
Harrow
City
Moonshine poured down sink at city hall fire room
Under Chief M A Doran and witnessed by J B Beverley and J L Maphis, 17 gallons of moonshine whiskey are dumped into a city hall sink after months of accumulation from arrests. Shenandoah Valley Baseball League formed with teams Woodstock Front Royal Strasburg Harrisonburg New Market and Winchester. local team managed by W B Breckinridge with Sandy Baker as captain. season tickets priced at 2.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Doran
J.B. Beverley
Corporation Court
J. L. Maphis
City Hall
E. C. Yost
Shenandoah Valley Baseball League
Loop
Woodstock
Front Royal
Strasburg
Harrisonburg
New Market
Winchester
W. B. Breckinridge
Sandy” Baker
What Causes Weight Gains and Obesity Diet Guidance
The article explains most obesity results from eating more than needed, not glandular issues. It outlines calorie counting, protein needs, vitamins, minerals, and energy balance, with 1200 to 1500 calorie plans and physician guidance. Readers can request a summarized diet outline by writing in.
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Edwin G. Langrock
New York
Oil Heiress Mrs. Mathilde Oser Dies in Los Angeles
Mrs. Mathilde McCormick Oser 41 heiress to Rockefeller oil wealth and Harvestore Co. fortune died after surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital. Her children Anita 23 and Peter Max Oser, Pomona College students, were with her. She married Maj. Max Oser in London in 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Mathilde McCormick Oser
John Rockefeller
Fowler McCormick
International Harvester Co
Good Samaritan Hospital
Oser
Anita
Peter Max Oser
Pomona College
Harold F. McCormick
Edith Rockfeller McCormick
Rockefeller Oil
Harvester Company
Cyrus H. McCormick
Maj
Max Oser
London
Switzerland
Muriel
Elisha Dyer Hubbard
Engagement Ends Wait For Birthday Before Wedding
The woman objected to breaking her engagement to Oser but postponed the marriage until after she turns 18, delaying the ceremony until after her 18th birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oser
Deluge Hits Shenandoah Valley Saturday Evening
A heavy local downpour drenched the Shenandoah Valley from Mount Jackson to Stephens City Saturday evening. Showers began early afternoon, but the main rain lasted over an hour around 6:30 PM, flooding streams and cellars, with Middletown to Woodstock area receiving the heaviest precipitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
Mount Jackson
Stephens City
New Market
Middletown
Woodstock
Strasburg Man in Winchester Hospital With Heart Ailment
John R. Violet of Strasburg is hospitalized at Winchester Memorial Hospital with a heart ailment. He is employed by the American Viscose Company of Front Royal. His condition was reported satisfactory late today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Violet
Strasburg
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Front Royal
Strength For The Day Reflections On Browning And Faith
Earl L. Douglas discusses Robert Browning as a devout figure whose life inspired banners and trumpets at his funeral. The piece notes Burne-Jones admired Browning and reflects on enduring glory for those with faith. It also includes Q and A items on Bach Gounod Ave Maria and the origin of the dogwood name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Browning
Burne-Jones
Browning
Bach
Gounod
T. M. C. A. Bach
How's Your I Q Quiz Answers Page 2
The questions cover true or false gas use, Horndyke creation author, Truman era surplus estimates, wartime censorship authority, U S land area, 4 H emblem meaning, battles near Kohima and Imphal location, grammar correction, Truman Senate state, and McKinley National Park location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horndyke
Truman
Treasury
U. S. Office of Censorship
United States
Kohima
Imphal
Hang It Takes Championship At Hilton Village
Hang It owned by Grover Vandevender of Charlottesville won the hunter championship at the Whiterod Horse Show in Hilton Village Virginia finishing 7 1 2 points. Hugh Gentry of Richmond rode the winner. Second place went to Colonel H owned by Dick Lee of Hampton and ridden by Marguerite Mugler with 5 1 2 points. Boots from Beaver Dam took jumper honors with 12 points, ridden by J E Jones. Praline owned and ridden by John F Freeman Jr of Fredericksburg won the working hunter event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton Village
Hang It
Grover Vandevender
Charlottesville
Hugh Gentry
Richmond
Colonel H
Dick Lee
Hampton
Marguerite Mugler
J. E. Jones
Boots
Beaver Dam
Greer
Hornet
L. M. Newcomb
Praline
John F. Freeman, Jr
Fredericksburg
Farm Weekend Bonds Grow Between Sherry and Lex
Sherry Kent visits Steve Jeffrey’s farm where Lex Morell, Steve’s hired man, intrigues her. Interwoven family dynamics, Aunt Pen’s warmth, and hints of a deeper connection unfold as Sherry questions Lex’s place and their shared future. The scene closes with a quiet, hopeful mood and a promise of continuation.
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Sherry Kent
Steve Jeffrey
Leda
Val
Roger Bedloe
Wade Carrington
Hick Colby
Rick
Brundage
Sherry
Steve
Lex Morell
Lex
Pen
Aunt Pen
Jed Porter
Jed
Kippy
Lex Mo
Stead
Rosewood
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Kiwanis
P. G. Ireland
Lloyd Carper
Earl Clowser
Ben Cather
E. A. Clevenger
Hoye Riley
Virginia Convention of Lions
Frank Horton
Shenandoah Area
Seattle
Lake Union
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Washington, D. C
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