Virginia Forests Inc Concludes Two Day Convention
About 125 members of Virginia Forests Inc concluded their two day session with a business meeting and luncheon. Awards were given to Future Farmers of America chapters for tree planting and timber conservation. Senator Harry F. Byrd urged Virginia to lead in forest conservation and become preeminent among states. Sidney Llam spoke as director of the State Department of Conservation and Development.
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Richmond
Virginia Forests Inc
Virginia
Byrd
Two Acquittals in Pittsylvania County Murder Cases
In Pittsylvania County Circuit Court Judge Kennon C. Whittle granted a defense motion to strike evidence for Dillard Rigney a 51 year old Callands tenant farmer charged with murder in his son Leonard Rigney s death last July 21 The case was acquitted Wilbur Wimbush was acquitted after waiving a jury trial in the fatal shooting of Downing Henry on August 27 both defendants were freed from murder charges.
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Chatham
Pittsylvania County
Kennon C. Whittle
Dillard Rigney
Callands
Leonard Rigney
Wilbur Wimbush
Whittle
Wimbush
Downing Henry
Seaplane Owner Loses Damage Suit
Federal Judge Albert V. Bryan dismissed a damage suit by Fred E. Hummel and Home Fire and Marine Insurance Co. against the Army over the July 17, 1949 James River seaplane rescue. They claimed negligence and sought 2400 dollars plus 360 for loss of use.
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Norfolk
Albert V. Bryan
United States
Fred E. Hummel
Home Fire and Marine Insurance Company
U. S
Army
Hummel
James River
HADACOL touted for vitamin deficiencies in 1950 advert
An ad features Mrs. Emil Anderson of Detroit praising HADACOL for relief from aches, fatigue, and nervous symptoms linked to vitamins B-1 B-2 Niacin and iron deficiency. It claims rapid improvements after a few bottles, with trial and larger sizes priced at 1.25 and 3.50 and direct orders from The Blanc Corporation in Lafayette Louisiana.
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Emil Anderson
Wabash
Detroit
Mich
Anderson
Mrs. Anderson
Marton Gap
Blanc Corporation
Lafayette
Louisiana
The
LeBlanc Corporation
Woman's Death to Be Further Investigated
The body of an unidentified woman found near Fredericksburg was sent to Richmond for exam by Dr Geoffrey T Mann. Stafford County authorities say evidence suggests murder and barbiturate poisoning. Shoes missing and feet stockinged. woman possibly carried to the spot. identity unknown.
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Fredericksburg
Here
Richmond
Geoffrey T. Mann
Stafford
L. F. Lee
A. R. MacGregor
Seaman Faces Fate After Stabbing on Cargo Ship
Charlton City Massachusetts seaman Hershel O Wilcox 34 pleaded self defense before a Navy general court martial in the fatal stabbing aboard the U S Beltrami of Robert W Hughson 24 Morristown New Jersey The seven man panel deliberated briefly and sent its findings to Rear Adm James H Walker Atlantic Fleet Service Force commander for verdict within two weeks
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Norfolk
Atlantic Fleet Service Force
Hershel O. Wilcox
Charlton City
Mass
Navy
Robert William Hughson
Morristown
N. J
Adm
James H. Walker
Naval Court of Inquiry
Wilcox
Hughson
Beltrami
Spotsylvania Rural Telephony Approved by SCC
The State Corporation Commission approved rural telephone service for central Spotsylvania County. The commission dismissed a citizen petition and granted Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company a certificate to serve the area after C&P agreed to extend lines. The panel had earlier been asked to compel service from C&P or other local carriers.
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Richmond
Spotsylvania County
State Corporation Commission
SCC
Spotsylvania
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
C&p
Tidewater Telephone Company
Fredericksburg and Wilderness Telephone Company
Virginian Wins Scholarship Award
Eight youngsters learned how to make their gardens pay dividends in a Chicago event as a Virginian youth earned a scholarship.
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Virginian
Chicago
National 4 H garden program awards scholarships
Allis-Chalmers funds two hundred dollar scholarships for winners in the 4 H garden program run by Extension Services and state agricultural colleges with U S Department of Agriculture support. Maurice C Brown Jr 20 of North East Md won first prize with his sweet corn at the state fair. Mildred Mann 18 of Appomattox Va also won a $300 scholarship in the improved ironing program.
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State ‘ Agricultural Colleges
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Allis-Chalmer, Manufacturing Company
Maurice C. Brown, Jr
North East Md
Mildred Mann
Appomattox
Insurance Firms Exclude War Deaths in Virginia Policies
The State Corporation Commission's insurance division says Virginia insurers are beginning to attach war riders to new policies. Such riders must be approved.
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Richmond
State Corporation Commission
Virginia Insurance Companies
Insurance riders limit war death coverage under Virginia rules
The State Corporation Commission notes insurers may apply state rules to policies and many have submitted sample forms for approval. The rider usually exempts the company from liability if the insured dies from war causes outside the continental United States or is killed by military aircraft anywhere.
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SCC
United States
Vna
Groups Urged to Fight Socialism Says Virginia Official
Virginia agriculture commissioner urges farmers and businessmen across the nation to oppose socialism. He stresses watchfulness and unity among professional groups to preserve economic liberty. The call targets farmers, industrial leaders, and civic organizations nationwide.
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Hampton
Virginia
Agriculture Commissioner
Kiwanis Club Hearing Common Goals Emphasized
Parks C. Brinkley told the Kiwanis Club last night that common interests can unite groups in America and urged cooperation to pursue mutual beneficial outcomes.
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America
Kiwanis Club
Parks C. Brinkley
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