Dowell J. Howard Named Acting Virginia Superintendent
Dowell J. Howard with 30 years in Virginia public schools and three years as first assistant to State Superintendent G. Tyler Miller has been appointed to succeed Miller as Acting Superintendent. Miller retires to become president of Madison College. The appointment signals strong qualification and may inspire rural teachers across Virginia.
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Roanoke Times
Dowell J. Howard
Virginia
G. Tyler Miller
Miller
Madison College
Commonwealth’s Rise Through Service and Ability Highlighted
The commentary lauds Mr. Howard for faithful service intelligent application and skill shown in advancing to the top office in the Department of Public Instruction.
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Commonwealth
Howard
Department of Public Instruction
Be as good as your dog
An anonymous note extols a dog’s virtues versus a man’s vices, arguing dogs never swear lie drink borrow swindle flirt pretend cheat or doublecross friends and would not resent being called a man.
Eisenhower urges Ruhr residents to flee front lines
News from 1948 notes General Eisenhower urging residents of the Ruhr and Rhineland to evacuate as war nears, warning that the region could soon be a theater of conflict. The report mentions movements behind the front and a broader wartime atmosphere affecting German areas.
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Eisenhower
Ruhr
Rhineland
le Havre
Indian Alley
Cecil Elwood Williams
Russell Williams
William T Sullivan Dies At Home In Winchester
Obituary notes William T Sullivan a prominent Winchester businessman who died at his National Ave residence. Local industry reports indicate firms are testing canned apple juice products.
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William T. Sullivan
Winchester
National Ave
Handley School Opens With 1145 Pupils Enrolled
The sixth session of Handley school opens this week with 1 145 pupils registered. Winchester lay leaders attend the 59th Winchester district conference of the Methodist Episcopal church in Martinsburg West Virginia. School Superintendent Leslie D. Kline announces that every school child must be vaccinated against smallpox.
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Handley School
Winchester
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Martinsburg
W. Va
Leslie D. Kline
Little James Baker Injured in Leapfrog Accident
In 1899 the five year old son of Russell B. Baker breaks an arm dislocates a shoulder and elbow while playing leapfrog. A meeting is convened at the Friendship Fire Company to conduct important business.
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James Baker
Russell B. Baker
Friendship Fire Company
Motorist Pays $100 on Drunk Charge
Harry Davis Jr. of Charles Town was fined $100 and costs for drunken driving with a 30 day jail term suspended. Trial Justice court also listed fines for other offenses including failure to stop at a stop sign, speeding, reckless driving and drunk in public totaling modest sums.
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Harry Davis Jr
Charles Town
W. Erle Edwards
Eugene Elbert Keesling
R. 3
Winchester
Frank Lee Bragg Jr
Brucetown
Lohring Edward Anderson
Stephens City
Linden Hawkins
Ethel Hoarman
Hayfield
Clifford Raymond Zadigo
Gore
Peachy Lawson Hockman
Amherst St
Rector LeMoine Resigns for Iowa State College Post
Rev. Roy E. LeMoine, rector of Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Harrisonburg, resigns effective Sept 20 to become director of religion and philosophy at Iowa State College. He will leave his current duties and assume the new college leadership role.
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Roy E. LeMoine
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Harrisonburg
Iowa State College
Deep rootedness as drought test of faith and life
The piece notes East drought ravaging summer grass and shallow crops while deep rooted trees survive. It argues deep roots in faith and daily life endure tribulations, contrasting rapid but fleeting growth with steady, enduring character built by worship, friendship, family, work, service, and responsibility.
How's Your I Q Open to Memory and Genius Status
Daily 10 questions test IQ with 9 10 correct for Memory Genius 7 8 for Very Superior 5 6 excellent 4 good Page 2 shows correct answers Questions cover abbreviations state senators NYC MLB Abyssinia Rouget de Lisle anthem capital of Idaho open door policy Pacific islands Negroes Ap pian Way GI Bill family allowances true or false
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HQW
Senate
Harry Peal, Jrs
New York City
Abyssinia
Rouget de Lisle
Idaho
China
Pacific Islands
Rainfall Averages From 1913 1948 Winchester Lab
Rainfall data includes present and past measurements ending Sept 5 1949 with totals to date 32.08 inches and year average 36.42 inches. Monthly averages for 1913 1948 show Jan 2.47 Feb 1.92 Mar 2.91 Apr 3.07 May 3.68 Jun 3.88 Jul 3.81 Aug 3.82 Sep 2.58 Oct 3.34 Nov 2.50 Dec 2.43. Courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.
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Winchester Research Laboratory
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