Potomac Edison unveils large new steam hydro plant switch
Senator Byrd spoke as George S. Humphrey of Potomac Edison activated the switch for a major new power plant. The coal fired facility, steam operated with hydro elements, marks the newest addition to the companys four state network. Attendees included mayors from Winchester and Berryville and guests from five states.
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Potomac Edison
Mpany
Winchester
M. B. Clowe Jr
Berryville
Mayr L. H. Bell
Unbeaten Baylor eyes title as bowls loom
College football notes from New York highlight Baylor University's championship hopes in the Southwest Conference after their homecoming clash with TCU. Oyster Bowl in Norfolk features NC State and Tech, both winless, in a sold out event. Georgia praises Billy Mixon's comeback with liniment aided speed, while Notre Dame co captain Jim Martin notes a shift to tackle reveals engineering students Leon Hart, Bill Wightkin and Bill Flynn. Miami publicity quotes focus on Andy Gustafson's spirited team amid local chatter.
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New York
Ciao Harry
Baylor U
TCU
Baylor
Norfolk
North Carolina State
Tech
U. of Georgia Publicity Dept
Billy Mixon
Louisiana State
Billy
Claude Bond
Mixon
Wally Butts
Jim Martin
Notre Dame
Leon Hart
Bill Wightkin
Bill Flynn
Frank Leahy
Unbeaten Teams May Be Fewer This Weekend
Major unbeaten and untied college football teams may drop after this weekend as top contenders Notre Dame Army Oklahoma California Texas Tech Michigan and Penn State schedule key games. Notre Dame plays Navy at Baltimore Army hosts Virginia Military Institute Oklahoma hosts Iowa State Texas Tech visits Rice Penn State faces Texas Christian in a Southwest Conference clash.
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New York
California
Notre Dame
Army
Oklahoma
Associated Press
Fighting Irish
Baltimore
Navy
Virginia Military Institute
Iowa State
Missouri
Rice
Texas Tech
Michigan
Minnesota
Ilinois
Dins
Wolverines
Purdue
Cornell
Pennsylvania
Columbia
Pittsburgh
Indiana
Pennsylor
Texas Christian
Waco
Joint resolution requires assent of both houses to become law
The joint resolution, a work of both House and Senate, must be approved by them as other legislation and upon enactment holds the force of law.
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Ga. O. W
House and Sons
Cavaliers Meet Mountaineers on Richmond Field
Cavaliers face West Virginia Mountaineers at Charlottesville tomorrow with both teams relying on passing. Washington and Lee hosts Davidson in Lexington for homecoming, while William and Mary seeks form against Richmond and may again be without Fullback Jack Cloud due to a knee injury.
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Charlottesville
Tech
Bobblers
Blacksburg
Norfolk
University of Richmond
Jack Cloud
Bunker Hill Man John H Swartz Dies at 74
John Henry Swartz of Bunker Hill died yesterday at his home. Born in Frederick County he was a retired farmer and Presbyterian church member. Survived by widow Mary Frances Shaffer, son Roy Swartz of Inwood West Virginia, daughters Mrs Ernest Tabb of Bunker Hill and Mrs Leonard Lewis of Martinsburg, two grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and half sister Mrs Jack Middleton of York Pennsylvania. Funeral at 2 p m tomorrow from the residence with Rev W E Orndorff officiating. Interment in Rosedale cemetery Martinsburg.
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John Henry Swartz
Bunker Hill
Frederick County
John
Emma Swartz
Presbyterian Church
Mary Frances Shaffer
Roy Swartz
Inwood
W. Va
Ernest Tabb
Leonard Lewis
Martinsburg
Jack Middletown
York
W. E. Orndorff
Rosedale Cemetery
Front Royal Game Draws Record Crowd This Sunday
Royal Rockets sponsored by Prank Donahoe will face the Waynesboro Cardinals at Front Royal Municipal Park at 2 30 p m Sunday. The event is billed as the largest attendance in Front Royal football history.
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Front Royal
Prank Donahoe
Royal Rockets
Waynesboro Cardinals
Front Royal Municipal Park
Jury to hear motorist appeal in reckless driving case
A misdemeanor jury was summoned to hear Commonwealth vs Leroy Frank Franklin on Thursday. Franklin appeals a reckless driving conviction that earned a $100 fine from Trial Justice W Erle Edwards.
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Raymond Hollar
J. B. Pope
Hugh
Solenberger
Robert L. Sandy
B. F. Dodson
W. R. Ridenour
John R. Cooper
Commonwealth
Leroy Frank- Franklin
W. Erle Edwards
Everly Will Leaves Middletown Home to Daughter Ruby Everly Campbell
The will of Ora Everly dated August 4, 1949 and proved by M H Rhodes and B O Brumback directs a Middletown home and furnishings to daughter Ruby Everly Campbell, with the remainder split between Ruby and son Lynwood Everly of Front Royal. Campbell qualifies executrix with a 9500 dollar bond. Also notes a separate question about leather quality from well fed skins.
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Ora Everly
M. H. Rhodes
B. O. Brumback
Middletown
Ruby Everly Campbell
Lynwood Everly
Front Royal
Elks Welcome District Chieftain on First Visit
Walter E. Barrick Sr the new ruler of Blawwoonen aieien ad visits. He notes the Virginia State Elks Association project has aided many underprivileged boys and could help address juvenile delinquency. Exalted Ruler James R. Brand presided at the lodge meeting followed by a social session.
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Walter E. Barrick Sr
Blawwoonen Aieien
Cow Pasture
Barrick
Virginia State Elks Assn
James R. Brandon
Virginia Coal Production Beats Daily State Need
Emergency fuel supplies come from non-union strip and truck mines. Ten thousand tons produced daily in Virginia since the five week coal strike began.
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Virginia
Lieberling Breakfast Guest Aims to Highlight California Guests
W C Lieberling hosted a breakfast event last night featuring guests from California and a strong turnout from Motor Court on Valley Pike. The gathering emphasized regional representation and hospitality.
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Motor Court
Valley Pike
Tha
California
Are Edam cheeses made red and yellow colors
In Holland Edam cheeses arrive yellow at market. To suit American and other tastes a bright red wax coating is applied to some cheeses.
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Holland
O'Sullivan's Will Seek Out-of-town Games Next Week
O'Sullivan Rubber Co celebrated its city league softball team at Tokes Inn. executive VP Paul Gerretta said next year will include regular league play plus additional games with out-of-town teams. Dick Rhodes to be business manager and Dick Boyd named playing manager. Over 20 players and guests attended.
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O'Sullivan Rubber Co
Tokes Inn
Paul Gerretta
Dick Rhodes
Dick Boyd
W W Waddell Fined for Assault in Pied County
W W Waddell of the Pie Ridge section Pied County was fined 110 dollars on assault charges. Ten dollars must be paid immediately. the remaining one hundred dollars is suspended on condition he keep the peace for 12 months.
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W. W. Waddell
Pie Ridge
Pied County
Booklet Warns Tourists About Wild Animals
A BOAC issued booklet advises airline workers on handling eccentric animals during air travel. It warns about kangaroos kicking, ostriches pecking eyes, and crocodiles being kept happy with a hose. It gives recapture tips for monkeys, sea lions, and other mammals and notes uncertain guidance for bears or lions.
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British Overseas Airways Or
BOAC
America
Hats worn by bullfighters during promenade
The bullfighter wears the sombrero ancho, a wide brimmed felt hat, during the opening walk of the arena.
Gainesboro Man Charged in Wine Theft
Holland Cory Gess of Gainesboro is held for grand jury on breaking into L. R. Butler store on Hogue Creek Road 822. Sheriff DeHaven says Gess forced the front door and took two one-half gallon jugs of wine. little of the loot was recovered.
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Holland Cory Gess
Gainesboro
L. R. Butler
Hogue Creek
Robert DeHaven
Gess
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