Handley Star Alum Sets Virginia AAU Javelin Mark
Donald Cochran of Virginia Tech shattered the Virginia State AAU Track and Field javelin record with a 202 ft 2 in throw at Lynchburg on Saturday. He previously set Handley and district records in 1943 and later won the Southern Conference title with 203 ft 4 in.
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Donald Cochran
Virginia Tech
Lynchburg
Cochran
Handley
Chapel Hill
Jim Blackburn
Wilbur Kersey
Quantico Marines
Norfolk Sports Club
Jewelers to Give Two Grads Wrist Watches Again
Hodgson and Brown, a local jewelry firm, will award wrist watches to two Handley High School graduates. Names appear at lucky points on the eight day clock face as it winds down. The minute hand marks the lucky girl and the hour hand the lucky boy. Gerald Dulaney and Barbara Wheeler were last year's winners.
Social Security Office Moves to Ground Floor
The Winchester Social Security Administration offices move Wednesday to 47 S. Cameron Street from 139 N. Cameron Street after five years upstairs. The new first floor space next to Sanitary Laundry provides more room. phone 3469 remains. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open House in mid June.
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Winchester
Social Security Administration
S. Cameron Street
Harry A. Nelson
N. Cameron Street
Nelson
Herman H. Hable
GAA Seeks Civil War Relics for Sixth of June Display
The Girls Athletic Association of Winchester seeks Confederate War relics for a June 3 to June 6 display in downtown shop windows. Mrs. Gilbert Tillotson chairs a committee including Mrs. Robert Grove and others to gather photos flags uniforms letters stamps and other period items. Contact any committee member to contribute relics for the local Confederate Memorial Day bicentennial program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls Athletic Association
Winchester
Gilbert Tillotson
Robert Grove
Robert Berry
George Garber
Anne Legge
Elizabeth Sager
Local WU Office Restores Normal Operations
Western Union staff in the local office return to duty as operations resume normal. Mrs. Glen Garber, former employee, resumes management with regular operators Mrs Gertrude Powers and Mrs Elizabeth McDonald back on duty. Nationwide strike ends with 190 to 5 state vote to accept terms. Richmond dissent 88 to 5. Office hours set 8 am to 10 pm weekdays and 9 to 11 am 4 to 6 pm Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Garber
Western Union
Gertrude Powers
Elizabeth McDonald
Ivan Rankin
Charlottesville
Richmond
Garber
Lions Club to Hear Lewis And Convention Report
Richard Lewis will speak at the Lions Club luncheon at 12 15 p m tomorrow in the George Washington Hotel. He will discuss his Europe and Near East trip and report on the Lions International convention held last week in Virginia Beach.
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Richard Lewis
Lions Club
George Washington Hotel
Europe
Near East
Lions International
Virginia Beach
Daily Crossword Clues From A 19th Century Page
Puzzle items list cryptic style clues from a historic newspaper page including entries like Ostrich like bird and A healing ointment and various cross references. Answers span terms on geography genealogy and general vocabulary with several clues pointing to Latin or archaic usages.
McCarthy Benton Recording Device Fight Before Judge
Federal judge hears arguments on Sen Joseph R McCarthy demand to use a voice recording machine at pre trial hearings in his libel suit against Sen William Benton Benton sponsors a resolution to oust McCarthy and the May 6 deposition was halted when Benton refused to testify with the recorder present McCarthy says the device ensures a verbatim record and Benton argues the court reporter suffices
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joseph R. McCarthy
Sen
William Benton
McCarthy
Wisconsin
Connecticut
Benton
Senate
Truman May Toss Steel Controversy Back to Congress
President Truman weighs sending the steel seizure dispute to Congress if declared illegal. CIO steelworkers led by Philip Murray push for raises as contracts expire. A nationwide strike could follow if government operation ends, with Truman avoiding Taft Hartley provisions and seeking new legislative action.
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Truman
Congress
Washington
Philip Murray
CIO
High Court
Crooner John Ray and Marilyn Morrison Postpone Honeymoon
New York married couple singer John Ray and Marilyn Morrison postponed their honeymoon until July after their wedding yesterday in New York. Ray, 25, and Morrison, 22, cited his singing and other engagements as the reason for delaying the honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Johnny Ray
Marilyn Morrison
Los Angeles
Herman Barshay
Ray
May 30 to June 14 sales list in Wardensville area
Estate sales and auctions listed for western Virginia and nearby towns. Items include antiques, modern furniture, livestock, dairy equipment, grocery stock, fixtures, real estate, and personal property with auctions led by Maurice Beall, Ralph P. Beaver, and Duvall auctioneers.
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Keightly T. Wilson
Gerrardstown
W. Va
Winchester Miline Corp
School House
Wardensville
Maurice Beall
Ralph FP. Beaver
Winchester
Front Royal Rd
W. Strong Lewis & Chas
R. Duvall
Carroll Bush
Clowser
Clark St
Duvalls
Albert C. Lacy
Mt. Willams
Chas
H. Woore
Clearbrook
Rt. 11
Chas. R. Duvall
Prewar Cars Dominate Scrap Heap Trends
Detroit reports a surge of older vehicles moving to junkyards as the replacement market grows. About 42 million passenger cars remain in use in the U S, with roughly one third built before World War II, and last year 3 712 million were scrapped.
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Detroit
United States
Threats Prompt State Troopers to Patrol Virginia Menhaden Fleet
In Reedville Virginia state police moved into the Northern Neck area to quell alleged threats against Negro fishermen who might sign on for this year s menhaden voyage. Boat captains report crews fear reprisals from squads of the Fur and Leader Workers union if they join the trip. Ben Gold leader of the union did not comment. The Chesapeake Bay cruise of the fleets is a key Northern Neck economic factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedsville
Neck
Virginia
International Fur and Leader Workers Union
Ben Gold
Fur and Leader Workers’ Union
Tito Celebrates 60th Birthday at Palace
Tito marked his 60th birthday in Belgrade with relay runners bearing silver torches from seven provinces delivering flaming greetings to Premier Marshal Tito. He spoke to a crowd of visitors about Yugoslavia's wartime progress and warned the nation to stay vigilant amid surrounding Russian satellites.
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Belgaade
Yugoslavia
Marshal Tito
Lt Blythe to Speak at Exchange Club Luncheon
Lt. W. W. Blythe of the Virginia State Police will address the Exchange Club at the George Washington Hotel tomorrow at 12 15 p m. As commanding officer of District 4 Division 2 he leads ten northern counties and will discuss old and new traffic laws and regulations.
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W. W. Blythe
Virginia State Police
Exchange Club
George Washington Hotel
Lt. Blythe
Red Cross to Offer Winchester First Aid Instructor Class
Howard E. Camp Jr. of Virginia Safety Services will lead a Winchester session for first aid instructor candidates during June 2 to 6. Camp, a WWII veteran who helped issue 165 certificates in Winchester and Frederick County last year, has served with the American Red Cross since 1949.
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Howard E. Camp
James W. Green
Winchester- Frederick County
Red Cross
Virginia
Winchester
Mr. Camp
Baton Rouge
Pittsfield
Mass
Frederick County
Burglars Fail To Stop High School Trip To New York
Harpers Ferry WV seniors planned a NYC trip funded by a $600 safe theft. Burglars broke into the office vault and stole the fund, prompting a week of community benefits. They are now $34 short and will depart for New York tomorrow.
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Harpers Ferry
W. Va
New York City
New York
U S Sergeant in Korea Inducted into Dutch Army
Sergeant Geert Hazenberg of Lynden Washington was drafted into the U S Army in 1950 and has been inducted into the Dutch Army. He was told to report for duty in Ulrum The Netherlands on May 8 after receiving a letter from Ulrum s mayor. Hazenberg moved to the United States with his family in 1947. He had a Netherlands physical before leaving but heard nothing until today.
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U.S
Korea
Geert Hazenberg
Lynden
Wash
Hazenberg
U. S. Army
Ulrum
Netherlands
United States
Holland
Five Year Sentence Recommended by Jury in Fatal Shooting
The Nansemond County Circuit Court will hear a defense motion on June 23 to set aside a jury verdict finding William K. Taylor guilty of second degree murder in the February 2 fatal shooting of his wife Jessie Taylor at their home. The jury recommended five years imprisonment for the 31-year-old Norfolk Naval shipyard worker.
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Suffolk
William K. Taylor
Nansemond County Circuit Court
Taylor
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
Jessie
Red POW Camps Tighten Control After Koje Riots
Boamer, the 12th camp commander in 16 months, enforces strict searches and smaller work details as riots devastate Koje Island. Inside compounds POWs organize battalions and drill with mock weapons while stockpiling gasoline for possible Molotov bombs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Compound 76
Francis T. Dodd
Koje
Boamer
Purses Snatched and Stalking Incident Reported
The article details a stalking incident near Boscawen and Stewart and a purse snatching on Washington Street near Braddock. Hazel Newlin, 18, pursued by a man who grabbed her from behind, fled to Wolfe Street where a two tone sedan sped off. Captains Funk and Ritter investigated.
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Boscawen and
Stewart Sts
Purse
Hazel Newlin
Stephens City
Braddock Sts
Miss Newlin
Washington St
Boscawen
Wolfe St
Wolfe
Stewart St
Truck overturns in Mexico kills 26 supporters of candidates
A truck carrying political supporters of anti-government presidential candidates overturned in Chonomas, Mexico, killing 26 and injuring 27 others. The tragedy highlights rising tensions ahead of the election.
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Chonomas
Mex
Dr Edmund Tompkins Dies After Five Day Illness
Dr Edmund Pendleton Tompkins aged 83 died in a Lexington hospital after a five day illness. He resided in Lexington and was a prominent local physician. Funeral arrangements will be announced by his family.
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Lexington
Edmund Pendleton Tompkins
Starkey Leaves to Lead Rock Enon Camp Expansion
Starkey explains his step forward as Rock Enon camp enters a major expansion begun after a 1951 campaign that surpassed its $72,500 goal by about 20 percent. Construction reaches two thirds complete with a new dining hall and further sites, a lodge, lean-tos, and a lake project planned as the council expands its offices in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Enon
Poland
Family to Move to Philadelphia After July 1
The family headed by Mr. Starkey will relocate to Philadelphia with Mrs. Starkey and their sons Don and Terry as soon after July 1 as a house is secured.
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Pelled
Philadelphia
Mrs. Starkey
Don
Terry
Quiz answers listed for Page 4 feature
The page provides ten quiz answers including Prince Bernhard Overture Food The Philippines The Governorship of New Jersey Virginia New Zealand Henry Clay Washington and Marriage license. The list suggests a general knowledge round with diverse topics from politics to history.
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Prince Bernhard
Overture
Food
The
Philippines
Governorship of
New Jersey
Virginia
New Zealand
Henry Clay
Washington
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Alomoi
Aja
John W. Rosenberger
Coo., Inc
Braddock St
Social Security Office
GAA
Lions
Lewis and Convention Report
Daily Crossword
Algiers
Palestine
Seterday
P. W. Plumly Lumber Corp
Kent St
J Johns-Manville
Tito
Blythe
ARC
N.Y
Ferguson
Barr’s Orchard & Farm Supply
N. Cameron &T
Biggs & Stratton Engine Crucible
Cammer Tire
Police
Mervel W. Adams
N. Cameron
Vow As
Hena
Keystone
John Stuart & CO
Edmund Tompkins
Starkey
Miller Building
N. Loudoun St
Heatwole Motor CO
N. Braddeck St
Mia
Dependable Lumber
Plymouth Cranbrook
Frederick Motors
Martinsburg Pike
Horst & Bittner Farm Machinery Auction
E.S.T
Waynesboro Airport
Waynesboro
Ralph W. Horst
Horst
Martin, Wagner
Honodel & Raifsnider
Omps Funeral Home
Funeral Home
Loudoun
Virginia Admbulance Service
Grace Godlove
Rt. 2
Crosley Clock Radio
Betty Flowers
Vanity Case
Charles Ruble
Ironing Board
Herbert Campbell
Highland Ave
C. L. Funkhouser
Morningside Dr
Bayliss
Patterson
N. Cameron St
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