Dairy Winners Named in September Herd Report
The monthly dairy report lists 15 cows averaging 1064 pounds of milk and 43.2 pounds butterfat. Edward B. Lee of White Post led with 2424 pounds milk in one cow and 130.2 pounds butterfat in the month. New members include Frank Sowers Jr and others across Berryville Winchester Clearbrook and Milldale bringing total herds to 19. The annual meeting is set for early December with focus on cow records. Marl Hannum of Clearbrook is president and Miss Aisy Sullivan of Betmont is secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward B. Lee
White Post
Mr. Lee
Association
Frank Sowers, Jr
M. W. Jones, Jr
Roy Thompson
Carl Strickler
Berryville
Roy O. Kern
Stuart M. Perry
Winchester
Omer T. Webb
Clearbrook
Elizabeth P. Guest
Milldale
Membrs
Marl G. Hannum
Aisy Sullivan
Btbemont
How's Your I. Q. Answers From Page 4
Reader quiz answers list items from World War I to a gorilla and Helen Hayes. It includes a jokey line about Irving and a trivia note: a speed of one nautical mile per hour. An entry mentions curling stones aimed at a tee on ice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Hayes
Irving
Dorothy Thompson To Be Featured At Middleburg
Dorothy Thompson, famed journalist and author of On the Record, will speak at the Middleburg Series on October 15 at 4 00 PM. The event highlights her career in Vienna Berlin and the New York Evening Post, with emphasis on her anti Nazi writings and I Saw Hitler. Other speakers include Dr Alberto Lieras James Harvey Clyde Holliday and Lowell Thomas Jr. Tickets are selling fast and reservations are advised at the Middlebury Community Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Miss Thompson
Vienna
Berlin
Curtis
New York Evening Post
Hitler
Germany
Middleburg
Alberto Lieras
Pan American Union
James Harvey
NBC
Clyde Holliday
Johns Hopkins University
Lowell Thomas Jr
Tibet
Middlebury
Gender differences in accident and disease death rates
The accident rate for males is higher than for females. Among deaths in the first nine months of the year, only heart disease and cancer had higher male death rates.
Self Service Laundry Opens At Hart Street
The Winchester Laundromat at 36 W Hart Street opens at 10 a m tomorrow under manager Mrs John Golden. Edward H Marsh of Purcellville owns 20 Westinghouse Laundromats at the Hart St site leased from Herman Hable. The facility offers soft water, automatic washers that complete washing in about a half hour, and on opening day features planned amenities for housewives with chairs and reading material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
W. Hart Street
John Golden
Edward H. Marsh
Purcellville
Westinghouse
Hart St
Herman Hable
Marsh
Sheriff appoints extra deputy in Frederick County
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors voted to authorize an additional deputy for Sheriff Robert DeHaven at an annual salary of 1900 dollars. DeHaven expects to appoint once State Compensation Board approval is received in Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
One Year Sentence for Local Man in Arson Case
Charles Oliver Keckley of Winchester received a one year penitentiary term at Leesburg for arson, after pleading guilty to firing an Autocar tractor in Loudoun County. Captain Funk said Keckley will be brought to Winchester to face charges for burning a tractor trailer on February 18 at Apple Pie Ridge, owned by Floyd R. Benner of Clearbrook who is indicted for insurance fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Oliver Keckley
Winchester
Leesburg
Keckley
Loudoun County
F. M. Funk
Apple Pie Ridge
Floyd R. Benner
Clearbrook
BB Guns Seized By Police Here
Winchester police added two BB guns to their weapon collection after impounding them from two youths aged 14 and 17. Officers responded to a complaint that a 10-year-old boy was struck near Watson Ave. The youths reportedly fired at other children behind a dirt bank. a pellet hit the boy in the stomach but did not penetrate the skin, only leaving a welt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Watson Ave
Five Day Weather Outlook for Virginia
The forecast favors showers toward the end of the week with total rainfall around a quarter to a half inch. Temperatures remain near normal early then cool by week’s end as a period of moderate warmth gives way to cooler air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Two Vehicle Crashes Leave Two Hurt in County Mishaps
State Trooper H. E. McInturff investigated multiple crashes. A 1949 Ford sedan east of Gore skidded on a curve and collided with a 1946 Hudson driven by Jason Morton of Baltimore Md injuring Mr. and Mrs. Orr and causing about 1000 dollars in damage. A 1947 Ford truck from Kent Street struck a 1947 Mercury near Winchester Drive-In, totaling under 75 dollars in damage. A 1936 Hudson rolled over near Kernstown causing 500 dollars damage to the vehicle. David S. Peacemaker escaped with a minor head cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gore
Jason Morton
Baltimiog
Orr
Loretta Orr
Winchester Drive-In
William C. Owens
Kent St
Mercury
Rt. 11
Florence Clark
Rt. 3
Winchester
Kernstown
David S. Peacemaker
Opequon
H. E. McInturff
Miss Mary Byrd's Rites Are Tomorrow
Funeral services for Miss Mary Byrd, 91, who died Sunday at Winchester Memorial Hospital, will be held tomorrow at 3 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church. The Rev. William Henry Hankel will officiate, with interment at Mt. Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers include Senator Harry F. Byrd, George H. Burwell, Joseph A. Massie Jr., B. Beverly Byrd, and A. Lee Coble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Byrd
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Christ Episcopal Church
William Henry Hanckel
Kurtz
Mt. Hebron
Harry F. Byrd
George H. Burwell
Joseph A. Massie, Jr
B. Beverley Byrd
A. Lee Coble
Relatives of Donlon Unlocated After Suicide
Police report John Patrick Donlon 55 died Sunday after drinking poison. A janitor at Baker VA Center near Martinsburg, he had recent Winchester residency and checked into Fairfax Inn at 5 p.m. Sunday, found unconscious at 10 p.m. and died at the hospital an hour later. Authorities seek his relatives. body at Jones Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Thomas Boyd
John Patrick Donlon
Boyd
Donlon
Baker VA Center
Martinsburg
N. Kent St
Winchester
Fairfax Inn
New York City
Jones Funeral Home
Forecast Calls for Warmer, Mostly Sunny Virginia
Weather outlook favors a brighter day in Virginia with mostly sunny skies and rising temperatures in the afternoon. Today featured a late shower around 12 30 p.m and overcast conditions with a high near 63 and a low 44 overnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Stengel Rehired as Yankees Manager for Two Years
Casey Stengel, twice World Series champion, is rehired by the New York Yankees for two years. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Cast, Tickets Set for Wytheville Play Riding High
Gore chairs stage and property committee as costumes are handed out at tonight's rehearsal. Charles Pine reports strong advance sales for both evenings with good houses expected. tickets available at the door. Doors open 7 30 p m. Proceeds support the Winchester Kiwanis Club area children fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gore
Charles Pine
Ridin
Aeria Children
Winchester Kiwanis Club
Injured Worker Remains in Recovery at Local Hospital
Hospital officials report Willy Frank Maphis of Orlando Florida, 29, is recovering from a serious head injury after being struck by a bottle wielded by fellow migrant worker Frank Mobly, 27, also of Orlando. Mobly faces felonious assault charges as police note repeated offenses at the Fruit Growers labor camp since the apple harvest began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willy Frank Maphis
Orlando
Fla
N. Kent St
Maphis
Frank Mobly
Mobly
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Police Officer Ernest Dove Receives Savings Bond Award
Officer Ernest C. Dove of the Winchester Police Department was honored with a U.S. Savings Bond by the Winchester Automobile Dealers Association at a York Inn dinner. Dove has supervised John Kerr School traffic control since 1916 and extended his service past retirement age at 65 due to support from local children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest C. Dove
U. S
Winchester
John Kerr School
Winchester Automobile Dealers Association
Dove
York Inn
Officer Dove
Coal Dealer to Build Ranch House
W. Benton Snider of 323 N. Cameron St. is granted a permit to build a five room brick ranch dwelling two miles north of Winchester on Route 11 east side. The lot adjoins York Inn and the project costs 12000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Benton Snider
N. Cameron St
Winchester
Route 11
Snider
York Inn
Commissioner of Revenue
Earl Baily
Kenneth E
Dorothy C. Whitacre
Siler Rt
Martinsburg Pike
W. H. Emmart
Atlantic Refining Co
Smithfield Ave
More Mines Found in Sea of Japan by Navy Helicopter
Washington reported a helicopter located 61 additional naval mines yesterday in the Sea of Japan off Korea's east coast. The find raises ongoing concerns over minefields in the area and the danger to maritime traffic and operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sea of Japan
Korea
Loan of Antiques Sought by Winchester Group
The Winchester Frederick County Historical Society seeks antique furniture deeds writings weapons and mementoes for an exhibition in St. Mary's Antique Show based on Winchester and Shenandoah Valley history from colonial to Civil War times. Citizens may loan items by calling Rebecca Beverley Sue Schlack or Elizabeth Noonan Barr. articles insured with night watch on duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester- In
Winchester
Frederick County
Rebecca Beverley
Sue Schlack
Elizabeth Noonan Barr
the Historical Society
Walker Bond
Irvan T. O‘connell
Maybel Aikin
Harry Cook
Lewis Barton
Mary Louise Steele
E. M. Whiting
Sue Schlanck
Cleopatra hair color in history and legend
Historical sources provide no firm evidence Cleopatra was a brunette red hair is a stage and literary tradition. Popular conception cites various shades while drama and Shakespeare describe tawny tones, reflecting artistic interpretation rather than verified fact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleopatra
Shakespeare
Real estate and estate sales listed in Winchester directory
October sale notices include Laura Everhart furniture at 716 East Cork Winchester estate of Nellie Mason at 320 South Kent real estate on Cameron and Gerrard streets James P Reardon trustee fronts Frederick County Court House for South Loudoun property J Randolph Larrick special commissioner fronts court house for Glaize property Caleb Kibler estate near Edinburg real estate and goods October 28 nine parcels at multiple Winchester areas plus Fairfax and Back Creek districts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Everhart
E. Cork St
Winchester
Nellie Mason
S. Kent St
Elmer E. Orndorff
S. Cameron 8&T
Cameron St
Industry budget for research tops 450 million in 1947
Industry allocated about 450 million dollars for research in 1947, with plans to hire roughly 35 000 additional technical personnel for industrial research laboratories and labs to support innovation. The note patterns show large-scale investment and manpower growth in postwar research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industry
Expec
Puzzle Souvenir Clue List From Historic Word Grid
A reader friendly puzzle list shows cross clues and answers including conical roll of thread, inspired prophet, Greek letter, baking chamber, Hebrew month, and regional abbreviations. The compilation hints at wordplay and historic spelling variants.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Amelia Earhart
the Flying Laboratory
Pratt and Whitn
Hamilton
I. Q
Racehan
Dorothy Thompson
J. W. Herrell
Gore, VA
Mr. Winter
Weatherstrip
John W. Rosenberger & Co., Inc
S. Braddock
Sheriff’s Office
Weather Outlook
Allis-Halmers
P.T.O
Barr’s Orchard & Farm Supply
N. Cameron
Northern
Farmers Livestock Exchange
Blackley
T.B
Northern YA
Livestock Producers
Ass’n., Inc
J. H. Cunningham
Home For the Aged
Board of Supervisors
Harrisonburg
Front Royal
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Funeral Home Phone
Arghern
Virginia Power
Mary Jane Gray
North Kent Street
Adam
Alpa
United States
Are
National Archives
Suilding
Glaize
C. I Brumback & Sons
the Food Center
BF. G
B. F. Goodrich
Loudoun St
Henkel M. Lamp
Wervel W. Adams
Chrysler
Chapman Motor CO
At Heatwole Motor CO
N. Braddock St
Omp
Bath
Stephens City
Tommy D. Lockhart
Unarora Oo
Daily Crossword
Pal
Medley
River
Humus
Trustworthy
N. E
Ira
Volum
Czechoslovakia
P Tait
Otlie
ESPIE
Pennsylvania
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