Virginia Tour Caravan To Promote Travel Business Growth
Virginia officials announced a state backed executive caravan will tour November visiting Shenandoah National Park Massanutten Caverns and the Blue Ridge Parkway stopping at the University of Virginia Monticello and Williamsburg It follows prior sales of travel business to Virginia by national bus associations and is part of a planned nine visit series over eighteen months led by the Virginia Conservation Commission and State Chamber of Commerce with Trailways and other groups represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aeel Ek
Trailways
Evar Rea
Virginia State Ber of
Inia Conservation Commission
William A. Wright
National Bus Association
Wilfred A. Roper
Virginia State Chamber of Said
H. E. Skelton
National Trailways Travel and Tour Bureau
Washington, D. C
R. A. Gilliam
Virginia Conservation Commission
R. Nelson
State Chamber
Shenandoah National Park
Edward D. ‘Land
National Park Service
Massanutten Caverns
Harrisonburg
George Washington and Jefferson National Forests
Woodrow Wilson
Staunton
Lee Chapel
Lexington
Virginia Military Institute
Natural Bridge of Virginia
Natural Bridge
Blue Ridge Parkway
Sam Weems
Charlottesville
Charlotesville
University of Virginia
Monticello
Thomas Jefferson
Ash Lawn
James Monroe
Michie Tavern
Richmond
Richmond National Battlefield Park
Norfolk Naval Base
Navy Yard
Ocean View
Virginia Beach
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Ional Park
Williamsburg
Fredericksburg
Washington
Virginia
Virginia State Chamber of Commerce
Trailways Association
Wright
American Society of Travel Agents
Dovel’s Labor Tactics Face GOP Rural Resistance
The report cites Mr Dovel pressing CIO ties to secure Democratic support while Republican leaders in Shenandoah and Rockingham counties attack labor. The piece frames Dovel as trying to ride two opposing political horses, a strategy deemed ineffective in 1946 as it was in 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Representative Robertson
Fire at Iroquois Theatre Chills Chicago Audience
The Iroquois Theatre in Chicago was the scene of a deadly blaze while Mr. Blulebeard starring Eddie Foy as principal comedian reportedly calmed the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iroquois Theatre
Chicago
Mr. Blulebeard
Eddie Foy
Ter
Get Out The Vote Campaign Office Opens in Winchester
The Winchester Chamber of Commerce will inaugurate a non partisan get out the vote campaign with its office serving as headquarters. Secretary Henry T. Hardenburg announced volunteers from civic and fraternal groups will register voters and assign names to workers to boost interest in the November 5 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Winchester
Henry T. Hardenburg
Hardenburg
Gannis Monument To Be Placed Soon
Mrs. Georges Sempeles of the Star Restaurant says the monument for the late Chris Gannis will be placed at Mt. Hebron Cemetery this week. She thanks the many friends who contributed to the undertaking.
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Gannis
Sempeles
Georges Sempeles
The
Star Restaurant
Mt. Hebron
Chris Gannis
Recession Fears Doubted By Economic Adviser
A CPA warned a possible recession next year but said a business decline is not inevitable. He urged industry and labor to use sense and restraint, noting even if a downturn occurs it may not be severe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Small
Winchester Scouts Celebrate Scout Week with Pageant and Service
The Winchester Girl Scouts observed Scout Week with skits by Troops 4 5 11 and 13 led by Grace Bosserman Gladys Earman Iris Anderson and others. A Sunday service in the Presbyterian Church drew more than 150, with local volunteers and a Penney’s window display noting national and local Girl Scout figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecilia Wilkens
Vaughn Newcome
Virginia Gaunt
Troop 4
Grace Bosserman
Gladys Kern
Gladys Earman
Wayne Omps
Lester Elliott
Troop 5
Iris Anderson
O. A. Hoagland
Lou
Nancy Jones
Evelyn Masters
Marcia
Sadie Taper
Brahm
Emerson
Winchester
Julitte Lowe
Presbyterian Church
Penney’s
United States
Herbert Solenberger
W Barron Glover
I. Fred Stine
C. A. Getzendanner
Answers to the Daily Quiz Pace 4
The page lists seven quiz answers: Massachusetts, Paul-Henri Spaak, In the Russian zone, Cassava, Nelson Rockefeller, Farewell to thee, and a small cucumber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pace
Massachusetts
Paul-Henri Spaak
Nelson Rockefeller
Ministers Seek Community Relief Drive for Europe Aid
Winchester ministers endorsed a Shenandoah Valley relief campaign urging churches to donate through denominational headquarters. Funds and items including canned foods clothing bedding school medical supplies and tools will be shipped by the Church World Service Center with plans to involve Harrisonburg Staunton and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Ministerial Association
Braddock Street Methodist Church
Henry Lee Robinson, Jr
Virginia Council of Churches
Graham R. Hodges
Church World Service Center
New Windsor
Shenandoah Valley
Robinson
Hodges
Europe
Richmond
Bowling Green
Fredericksburg
Woodstock
Winchester
Harrisonburg
Staunton
Asia
Hedges
Estate of R. Gray Williams Appraised at 181377.15
The estate of the late Winchester attorney R Gray Williams is appraised at 181377 15 with most assets in stocks and bonds and only 24500 in real estate The appraisal by W Nelson Page Harold G Brown H K Benham C D Grim and E G Rusk was posted in corporation court The widow Mrs Hilda Dean Williams is beneficiary and executrix
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Gray Williams
Winchester
W Nelson Page
Harold G. Brown
H. K. Benham
C. D. Grim
E. G. Rusk
Corporation Court
Hilda Dean Williams
Roosevelt Visits Greece and Navy Seals Mediterranean Role
The State Department defends U.S. stance amid charges of a big stick approach. Secretary Forrestal notes American naval vessels in the Mediterranean to safeguard interests and back policies, while W Stuart Symington emphasizes air power as essential to national policy and military strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin D. Roosevelt
State Department
United States
Forrestals
FDR
Greece
Ee Ee
Oystermen complain to speed up patrols on rivers
About 50 St. Marys County men led by Philip Dorsey and Paul Bailey of Leonardtown urged faster boats for the Tidewater Fisheries Commission to crack down on illegal oyster dredging in the Potomac and Wicomico rivers in Annapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
St. Mary's County
Potomac
Wicomico
Philip Dorsey
Paul Bailey
Leonardtown
Mrs Ida Busey Dies Wife of Former County Minister
Mrs Ida Knudler Busey wife of the retired Rev B P S Busey died October 27 at her home in Dillsburg Pennsylvania after a long decline in health. A native of Jefferson County West Virginia she and her husband once served the Inwood circuit and the Red Bud church in Frederick County. Funeral services were held this afternoon in Dillsburg and three children survive.
President Truman to defer Wage Stabilization Board decision
President Truman likely to defer any statement on the Wage Stabilization Board until after the election. The White House said no comment on Attorney General Clark’s position amid coal talks with John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers. Interior officials noted no new guidance from Clark as Justice Department reviews the mine contract.
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Washington
Truman
Krug
Lewis
New York Times
Clark
Coach Clevenger Plans Night Drill For Winchester Bombers
Coach Thurston Clevenger calls a night football drill Thursday for the Winchester Brown Bombers in the Elks Club yard. A business meeting follows practice as the team prepares for the Manassas game while seeking to rebound after a rare loss. The visitors remain undefeated and eye the Northern Virginia championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurston Clevenger
Winchester Brown Bombers
Elks Club
Clevenger
Manassas
Northern Virginia
Lawsuit Seeks CBS Dismissal in Discrimination Case
A $33,063,063,048 federal suit filed in Louisville targets CBS and five officials plus Schenley Distillery entities. Plaintiffs Sam Morris and Henry M. Johnson accuse Columbia of unlawful discrimination by denying abstinence broadcasts while selling prime radio time to beer and wine interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Columbia Broadcasting System
CBS
Schenley Distillery Corporation
Schnley Distilleries, Inc
Sam Moris
Dallas
Texas
Henry M. Johnson
Kentucky Sunday School Association
Jacob Paley
Samuel Paley
William 5. Paley
Isaac Levy
Leon Levy
Exercising
Columbia System
Columbia
Sam’ Morris
Broadcasting System
Schenley
Plane wake sparks citywide bomb scare
A thin white vapor trail spotted in the morning sky prompted residents to phone The Star, with some fearing a loose jet propelled bomb en route to Washington. Experts explained the line as a high altitude plane's wake disturbing the air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Office
Washington
Lstue Loin White Civua
Local Luncheon Showcases Shenandoah Valley Produce
The event featured a Shenandoah Valley product luncheon organized with Winchester Chamber of Commerce support. Attendees included Wendell Barney, Henry T. Hardenburg, McSherry Lupton, M. K. Shirley, Lamar Keen, Harry M. Fout, C. H. Rosenberger, and H. G. Potts representing Clarke county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley
Winchester Chamber of Com
Merce
Wendell Barney
Henry T. Hardenburg
McSherry Lupton
M. K. Shirley
Lamar Keen
Harry M. Fout
C. H. Rosenberger
H. G. Potts
Clarke County
Three ships at the Boston Tea Party were Eleanor Dartmouth and Beaver
The question asks for the vessels in the Boston Tea Party. The three ships involved were Eleanor Dartmouth and Beaver, each ferrying tea that prompted the colonial protest.
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Boston
Eleanor
Dartmouth
Beaver
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Chappie
Harrison
Warren County
Dovell
HILCO
John W. Rosenberger & Co
S. Braddock St
Commerce Chamber
CPA
N. Cameron St
Church Council
Rockingham
North Kent St
Ida Busey
WSB
Ross
Dry Leaders
Schenley Liquor
G. B. Masters Life Insurance Co
Dum
Front Royal
Tom Baldridge
Coca-Cola Company
Coca-Cola Bottling Works, Inc
E. E. Harbaugh
Mer
Valley Avenue
Coke Club
Morten Downey
Chapman Motor CO
Owen Rue
Patton’s
Old Barr Homestead
S. Loudoun Street
Mrs. R. Schenider
Casty
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