Frank Merriam 78 Dies at Sister's Home
Frank W. Merriam, 78, died at 7 a.m. at his sister Mrs. A. E. Arnett’s home on Front Royal Road. Born August 25, 1868 in Lancaster Massachusetts, he was a son of Horace and Mary Gordhu Merriam of Stamford Connecticut. He had been ill six months and suffered paralysis. Services Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. from Jones Funeral Home with Rev. S. L. Flick officiating. Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers: FH. O. Bayliss, Claude Larrick, Lotus Lofton, Cecil Bailey, Ed es, William Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Merriam
A. E. Arnett
Front Royal Road
Lan Caster
Mass
Horace
Mary Gordhu Merriam
Stamford
Hartley Faces Pressure Over Labor Bills Impact on 1948 Campaign
New Jersey congressman Hartley complains of universal pressure from unions and industrialists as he defends a broad industry-wide bar and other provisions. He argues politicians exaggerate bill differences while noting the House secured key concessions that prompted the Senate to adopt a stricter measure.
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Hartley
New Jersey
House
Senate
Answers to the Daily Quiz page
The page lists the quiz corrections with bold answers: 1 2 8000000 Dogs Brazil 4 Fifteen 5 Willa Sibert Cather 6 A bill which would have con ferred powers on the counsel for the Senate War In 9 Newburyport 10 Herress presumptive.
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Brazil
Willa Sibert Cather Tage
Senate
Newburyport
Memorial Day Plans By Winchester Lodges
A joint committee of 100F and WOW lodges in Winchester meets Monday to finalize Memorial Day services at Mt Hebron Cemetery on Sunday June 1 at 3 p m. Members include L I Carper D C Hottle Ralph Lamp Edgar Mason and Robert Jones. Invitations have been sent to nearby lodges to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Mt. Hebron
L. I. Carper
D. C. Hottle
Ralph Lamp
Edgar Mason
Robert L.oJnes
James Largent 69 Dies At Cameron Home
James Robert Largent a Winchester native 69 died at his home 411 South Cameron Street on Sunday evening. He was born March 10 1878 and was survived by his wife six sons and daughters eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday May 28 at 1 pm from the residence with interment in Redland Cemetery Whitacre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Robert Largent
Winchester
Whitacre
Cameron Street
City
Conrad
Louise Largent
Frederick County
Ollie Largent
Ernest Largent
Ranier
Bertha
Religious ceremony honors plaques ceremony continues
The service opened with a prayer by Reverend John F. Oliver and closed with a benediction by Reverend Franklin Senger. Selections were performed by the Jones Quartet during the plaques ceremony continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Oliver
Franklin Senger
Jones Quartet
Truman outlines limits on arming programs to aid economic growth
President says legislation will avoid burdening others with weaponry and stresses keeping weapons from groups that would oppose peaceful democratic principles. He urges full awareness of economic impacts and safeguards against misuse by any faction.
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Truman
U. S
Investment Co Head and 3 Family Members Shot Dead
Willard H. York 36 a noted San Antonio investment firm head and three relatives were killed on a rural road near New Braunfels as they drove to church. Dr. Lloyd I. Ross was charged with murder and assault to murder for wounding York’s 13 year old daughter Ann. York’s wife Gertrude 43 their son John 19 and York’s mother Mary 67 also died. Ross claimed a gun in his car. Preliminary hearing set for today. York had prior SEC suit over 1947 securities act violations and a separate suit filed by Ross seeking repayment of $30 279.67.
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New Braunfels
Tex
Willard H. York
San Antino Investment Company
Here
Church
Lloyd I. Ross
San Antonio
Justice Court
York
Ann
Gertrude O. York
John
Mary York
Ross
Joe Hester
Yorks
W. A. School
U. S. District Court
Securities and Exchange Commission
Cattle auction lists champions and buyers by region
Cattle consigned by Mrs. A. Mackay Smith of White Post and others sold to Wilbur H. Yogan in Woodstock for 335. Dinwiddie Farm consignments brought 300 and 340 to buyers A. T. Brickner of Hedgesville and Dan T. Williams of Romney. Show champions include Shenaviews Prince Marshall IT and Highland Farms General M, with reserves, across Angus Hereford and Shorthorn classes chaired by multiple Virginia West Virginia consignors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Mackay Smith
White Post
Wilbur H. Yogan
Woodstock
Dinwiddie Farm
A. T. Brickner
Hedgesville
Lady
Red Gate
W. H. Gold
Winchester
Dan T. Williams
Romney
W. Va
Angus Bulls
Shenaview
Prince Marshall
Highland Farms General M
Little River Queen
Ito
Allison N Miller
Little River Farm
Oatland
Annefield
Dinwiddie Elation
Dinwidie Puritan
Hereford
Lady Ob Domino
Olive Boys Farm
Charles Town
Farnley Comet
Bellevue Diamond
Harry L. McCann
Collynne Keepsake
Farnley Lovely
Notice to creditors in estate of William Lewin
Creditors of the late William Lewin are directed to present their claims, properly authenticated, to John St. Sloat, executor of the estate, at once. (5-22-31)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lewin
John ST. Sloat
Commerce Group Opens Its Drive For Membership
Secretary Hardenburg of the Winchester Chamber of Commerce announced the membership campaign started this week is progressing satisfactorily. Many business and professional groups are signing up, including new residents or those not previously approached. New members express keen interest and credit the chamber with helping their business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardenburg
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Mrs. Anne Hopkins 86 Dies, Noted Jurist Resident
Mrs Anne Brown Hopkins 86 widow of Edwin Brown Hopkins died yesterday afternoon at 12 45 in Harrisonburg at the home of daughter Frances Tredway following a long illness She was born June 6 1860 in Lynchburg She leaves four daughters two sons ten grandchildren three great grandchildren and two sisters Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 11 from the family residence near McGaheysville Interment will be in the family cemetery lot nearby
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Anne Brown Hopkins
Edwin Brown Hopkins
McGaheysvile
Harrisonburg
Frances Tredway
Hopkins
Lynchburg
James L
Mary Early Brown
Mary V. Hopkins
Alice Hopkins
Richmond
Geraldine Douglass
Washington, D. C
Harisonburg
Department of Public Welfare
J. Kissing Hopkins
St. Michael's
Oliver B. Hopkins
FFA and 4 H Livestock Awards Honor Virginia Contestants
Winners in the livestock judging contests were announced with high teams led by Handley FFA and Warrenton FFA. Individual honors went to Sidney Rogers of North Frederick 4-H and Alter Crosen of Aldie FFA, among others. Awards totaling 76.50 were funded by local banks and agricultural lenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Liveasy
West Virginia University
Handley F. F. A
Warrenton F. F. A
North Frederick
Clarke Co
Boyce Pe PA
Sidney Rogers
Alter Crosen
Aldie F. F. A
Tie—Jackvall
Handley F. F
Jamess Wright
Toms Brook
Wayne Miller
Gainesboro
Hereford Heifers
Tommy Ott
Remington F. F. A
Trip Hardesty
Tie
Jack Duvall
Marshall Shry
Leesburg
Aye Pee Shorthorn Bulls
Ray Baker
Conkville
Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester
National Farm Loan Assn. of Winchester
Shenandoah Production Credit Corporation
Frederick School Patrol Of 64 Returns From Trip
A group of 64 Frederick County School Boy Patrol members toured a Washington Cleveland baseball game as thanks for their year of promoting safe bus riding and student travel. Superintendent Leslie D. Kline praised the patrols first year and noted plans to expand to six schools and form new units across Frederick County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Washington
Leslie D. Kline
Orga
Madison Lodge Social Tonight Honors New Members
Madison Lodge No I O O F holds a social hour after tonight's meeting to honor five new members from a contest. The winning team was captained by Lester C. Miller now Noble Grand. Wilbu Kern led the other team. Attendance and applications determined scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Lodge No. I. O. O. F
Lester C. Miller
Wilbu Kern
Virginia Odd-Fellow
Lilienthal Urges Broad Public Understanding of Atomic Control
The article quotes Robert Lilienthal stressing the need for wide public understanding of international atomic energy control as embodied in the Baruch plan. He argues that without strict safeguards and scientific facts, any alternative would fail to provide protection.
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Lilienthal
Public Auction of Winchester Estate Real and Bank Shares
Executor of James E. Hardy dec d offers at public sale in front of the County Court House Winchester Virginia on Wednesday June 25 1947 at 11 o’clock A M three city blocks Nos 1 2 and 3 with described lots at East Cork Kent North Kent and West Boscawen Streets plus 120 shares of The Commercial and Savings Bank of Winchester and 1 share Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester Terms real estate one third cash and two equal annual installments secured by deed of trust and insurance policy bank stock cash on day of sale
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Hardy
County Court House
Winchester
Virginia
East Cork
South Kent Streets
East Cork Street
North Kent and
Kern Streets
North Kent Street
West Boscawen (Water) Street
West Boscawen Street
Commercial and Savings Bank of
Farmers and Merchants National Bank of
Comercial and Savings Bank
Four Softball Games Set This Evening In City
Four softball games are scheduled in the city this evening two in the city league and two in church competition. The Elks meet league leading Capitol Restaurant in the main city loop. Winchester News faces O Sullivan both winless this season. In church play Catholics meet Cork Street Christians in the senior division while Braddock Street Methodists play Baptists in the junior division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church
Elks
Capitol Restaurant Club
City
Winchester News
O’sullivan
Church League
Cork Street Christians
Braddock Street
State Officers (Continued front Page 1)
Gunmen force entry at a farmhouse while a family is held at gunpoint. Gilbert is shot when objecting to the theft of a safe and five bullets are fired at the departing car to hide its license number. Trooper Archer reports the intruders sought liquor and forced entry after being told none.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert
Deboe
E. B. Archer
Heiress Lying in Jail In Connection With Explosion
The article reports that suspects have been jailed since their arrest on March 19. Investigators found 29 sticks of unexploded dynamite attached to a battery and clock on the cruiser hulk. Grand jurors indicted Gollum and Miss Overell for murder after autopsies showed head injuries to the Overells and questioned whether Mrs. Overell died before the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hulk
Overell
Gollum
Estate and Farm Auctions in Frederick and Clarke Counties
The May 31 sales include Dr H R DuPuy estate auction in front of Frederick County Court House featuring a Plymouth sedan and furniture. Other auctions list Charles Grim real estate in Boyce Virginia and Mrs A C Place real estate and livestock near Yorktown Pike. Roland L Tharp auction near Ridgeway on Route 11 covers farming equipment and a 4 acre cherry orchard. Additional sales include farm machinery, and JUNE 11 auctions for M D Adams horses cattle and Clarke County farm implements alongside J C Williams livestock and household goods east of Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. DuPuy
Frederick County Court House
Plymouth
Charles Grim
Boyce
A. C. Place
York’s
Welltown Pike
Roland L. Tharp
Ridgeway
U.S. 11
Route
D. Adams
Old Pierce
Charles Town Pike
Clarke County
J. C. Williams
Winchester
Berryville Pike
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Frank Merriam
James Largent
Cameron Home
DIAL
Rileys Real Estate
John W. Rosenberger & CO
Just
U.S.G
Plasterers’ Supplies
John W
Rosenberger
Braddock St
Kent St
Roy A. Lee
Roger
Winchester Furniture CO
S. Loudoun
Camp Surgical
E. R. Crampton
O A. F
N. Londoun St
Charles Sprint
Crisman
Commerce Group
Madison Lodge
Pr. Glaize & Bro
C. I. Brumback & Sons
N. Cameron St
Chapman Motor Co
Thor
B. F. Goodrich
S. Loudoun St
Lene
U.S
IM. M. Adams Republic Station
Amherst & Boscawen St
Storely’s Orange Juice
the Food Center
Haldeman’s
Lamp Motor CO
Smithfield Ave
Oranges Sk
Loudoun St
Gove A Y
Fr Pp
Chen
Commercial Small Loan & Finance Co
E. Water ST
Winchester, VA
Buncutter Tire CO
Braddock and Germain Sts
Grove’s
Serta
Sealy Kingsdown
Southern Cross
J. W. Grove Furniture CO
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