Mrs Houghton Rites Tomorrow
Mrs Houghton death ruled by coroner as not an inquest needed following discovery of her body at home in Berryville. She had been despondent and employed at Ramsbore's store. Burial planned at Green Hill Cemetery with services at Enders funeral home tomorrow at 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lelia Catherine Houghton
Clarence R. Houghton
Berryville
Houghton
Ramsbore’s
Frederick County
Philip T. Grimm
Helen Cadwallader Grimm
Frederick Coun
Cor
Bert Allen Houghton
Ashville Tourists
Ashville
N. C
Holmes R
Charles
Philip Grimm
Arthur Armel
M. C. Willingham
J. A. Mathers
John Enders
G. Pyton Craighill
Arab Legion enters Jerusalem old city amid clashes
Arab Legion troops advance into the old city of Jerusalem and set positions near Jewish machine gun nests. Arab civilians cheer as desert infantry pass the Way of Sorrows toward the Holy Sepulchre. Reports say two Arab children were killed and many wounded by a Jewish shell. Brig. John Glubb Pasha tours forward command post as violence continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Old City
Way of Sorrows
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Damascus Gate
Legion
David's St
John Glubb Pasha
Dome of the Rock
United Nations
Lake Success
Abdullah
Mosque of
Omar
Miners Pensions Debate Dominates Conference
A conference session was dominated by a dispute over miners' pensions with H K Cook of Knoxville arguing against seating Moody as SPCA president. Cook, an independent operator, urged regional groups to choose their own reps while pushing for settlement of the pension strike. He also proposed Ezra WarHorn resign as operators' trustee. The text notes a curious aside about the coladian fish used as candle after drying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
H. K. Cook
Knoxville
Cut in Income Tax To Help Some Lines
New York May 19 Some 54 million persons get a raise this month as the income tax cut increases take home pay by about 412 billion dollars this year while estate and gift tax reductions save nearly 200 million. Businesses eye the extra money with hope and concern as industries differ in potential gains and risks while seven million people drop from tax rolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Uncle Sam
Industris
Congress
Truman
Spotted Fever Case Report In Frederick County Investigated
A Richmond report of Rocky Mountain spotted fever from Frederick County to the State health department is being checked. County health officer Dr. C. R. Anderson says he knows of no report. Memorial Hospital says a case was discussed but dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Rocky Mountain
Frederick County
State Health Department
C. R. Anderson
Memorial Hospital
Church League Softball Opens With Wins Across Local Churches
Braddock St Methodist crush Cork St Christian 17 to 6. Montague Ave Methodist beats Baptists 11 to 8. Sacred Heart Catholic tops EUB 10 to 6 in the opening day of the church softball league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock St. Methodist
Montague Ave. Methodist
Sacred Heart Catholic
Braddock St
Cork St. Christian
Montague Ave
the Baptists
EUB
Alabama and Montana Republicans set for primary and convention
Alabama holds a Friday primary to decide the presidential nominating issue. Montana Republicans vote tomorrow in a convention to pick 11 delegates with Stassen and Dewey leading but talk of switching to Van Denberg if a deadlock occurs. Maryland also votes tomorrow for 16 delegates who appear officially uninstructed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Stassen
Dewey
Sen. Vandenberg
Maryland
Jurors Called for Monday and Tuesday Jury Duty
Jurors Abraham J. Kline Julian Creswell F W Bailey Benjamin F Kkoon George R Taylor J E Cornell Charles W Taylor Frank Arcerson and Howard R Womeldorph summoned to appear for jury duty at 10 am Monday and Tuesday in Corporation Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham J. Kline
Julian Creswell
F. W. Bailey
Benjamin F. Kkoon
George R. Taylor
J. E. Cornell
Charles W. Taylor
Frank Arcerson
Howard R. Womeldorph
Corporation Court
Dixie plan drafts 19 25 year olds for two years service
Senator Lodge drafts a Republican compromise to substitute for a Russell Dixie amendment. Russell and Len Maybank push a provision allowing enlisteds and draftees to request units of their own race. President Truman faces civil rights pressure as Congress debates a temporary draft bill for 18 30 year olds with a two year draft for 19 25 year olds. House Rules reviews the measure before floor action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen. Lodge
R-Mass
Russell
Dixie Democrats
Len Maybank
D-Sc
Armed Forces
Truman
Capitol
House Tiles Committee
Armed Services Committee
Rules Committee
House
Allen
R-Il
Royall Stays Execution of Convicted Nazis
Washington May 19 a stay of execution was granted for several Germans sentenced to die for the Malmedy massacre. Secretary Royall delayed the death sentences after the Supreme Court declined to review a release petition. General Clay will probe serious allegations of sham courts coercion. The habeas petition, filed by Willis Everett Jr., names 12 of 74 convicted in Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Royall
Supreme Court
Lucius D. Clay
Germany
United States
Willis M. Everett Jr
Atlanta
Dachau
Everett
Royal
Chemical Plant Fire Doused Without Damage
City fire units rushed to the Green Chemical Co plant on Wyck Street at 3 p m today when sparks from a welder torch ignited a sulphur pile. The blaze was extinguished with no damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Chemical Co
Wyck St
City approves water and sewer tax and 1948 49 budget
Transfers from other funds amount to 74 739 while water and sewer expenditures for 1948 49 are projected at 162 630 and service income is expected at 157 600. The water rate is 12 1 2 cents per 1000 gallons and sewer charges are 10 per first closet and 1 50 for each additional. The 1948 49 tax rate remains at 1 65. A school board loan of 20 000 for summer repairs was approved. The budget meeting closed at 10 p m with Councilman Alan Peery bringing breakfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County
Winchester
Alan Peery
Answers to Daily Quiz From Page Two
Answers to daily quiz printed on Page 2 list the correct responses 1 through 9 with names such as John Steinbeck Carole Lombard and Max Schmoling. It notes types of cards and items including a harmless vegetable dye and rare postage stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gare
John Steinbeck
Ture
Bible
Jimmy
Carole Lombard
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Max Schmoling
Helium Suspected Unique Liquid Near Absolute Zero
The article notes that helium is thought to be the sole substance able to stay liquid at temperatures close to absolute zero, highlighting its unique quantum properties.
Yard Party Planned By Stephens City Firemen
Stephens City Fire Co members voted to paint the fire house and hold a yard party on July 23-24 to raise funds for improvements and to buy extra firefighting gear. P. E. Lineburg and Richard Clem were appointed to arrange paint and painting, with Howard Massie named yard party chairman. Proceeds will fund raincoats rubber boots and nozzles and equipment for their truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens City Fire Co
P. E. Lineburg
Richard Clem
Howard Massie
May sales directory listing multiple estate and household auctions
A lengthy may sales directory itemizes numerous upcoming auctions near Winchester Brucetown Kernstown Berryville and Clarke county. Entries list sellers such as Lewis Bowley F H Swimley Ace Rosenberger J R Alabaugh Mason Osborne Delmar Donald and George Helsley with dates from May 21 to June 12 and items including household goods furniture antiques farm machinery livestock real estate and electrical appliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Bowley
Winchester
Apple Pie Ridge Road
F. H. Swimley
Brucetown
O. W. Dick
Whitacre
Ace Rosenberger
Frank de Freeze
Mason Osborne
Berryville
Harry Orndorff
Wadesville
Clarke County
M. B
Swimley
Ruby Schneider
Kernstown
Naomi Jenkins
Middletown
Delmar Donald
Valley Pike
George Helsley
White Hall
J. M. Grove
R W. Jenkins
Ridgeway
W. Vay
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Houghton
Omps Funeral Home
Civil and Police Justice Court
George Washington
Gerbig
Frederick County Court House
G. G. Baker
City of
Winchester, Va
Winchester Cold
Myers Water
Myers
C. J. Brumback & Sons
N. Cameron St
Alabama
R. G. Hengeveld
Dixie
Rosenberger’s
Rosenberger
Stephens City
Kelly Tires
Duncan Bros
MilLwood Av
BUICK
Asa L. Rosenberger Hoye L. Riley
W. F. Artrip, JR
America
Columbus
Red Sea
Brannon’s Cleaners
Order of
The
Evi
Lamp Motor CO
Smithfield Ave
Chapman Motor CO
W. Boscawen St
B. F. Goodrich
S. Loudoun St
Easy Terms Pine Motor Co., Inc
South Braddock St
Charles St
J. R. Alabaugh
Julian Shade
Roy Johnson
Davis
Philco
Menton
Coleman Dunn
Geo. Whitacre
0. W. Dick
Ecesecens
Chrysler
Plymouth
Dodge
DeSoto
Heatwolk Motor CO
N. Braddock St
DE Soto
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