Amon Strosnider Services Held
Funeral services for Amon S. Strosnider aged 79 who died in Winchester Memorial Hospital were held yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Jones Funeral Home. Dr W Archer Wright officiated and burial followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers were Joseph Ritter Ernest Stotler Tom Boyd Francis Funk Edward Hinkins and Ernest Dove all members of the police force. A delegation from the Friendship Fire Co and the remainder of the police force served as honorary pallbearers.
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Amon S. Strosnider
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Jones Eral
W. Archer Wright
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Joseph Ritter
Ernest Stotler
Tom Boyd
Francis Funk
Edward Hinkins
Ernest Dove
Friendship Fire Co
Fine Gives Sheriff's Office a Hard Time
Hester Hertig, 59, paid a $762 fine on a numbers betting charge. She handed over 6,000 bills, 1,100 nickels, 200 dimes, 80 quarters, 482 half dollars and $216 in bills after hours of questioning. Deputy Sheriff A Gieron noted they hit the bottom of the numbers racket.
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Baltimore
Hester Herting
A. Gieron
Report on Deplorable Conditions at Soviet Work Camp
Fifteen German prisoners of war arrived in Mainz after being held at a Soviet camp near Kiev. They said they were conscripted by the German army in 1942 and forced to work on farms and factories. They alleged Russian guards reduced rations by up to 90 percent to compel continued labor.
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Mainz
Germany
Kiev
Military Construction Plan Largest Ever Approved by Congress
Conferees reached agreement today on a military construction program totaling 1.864 trillion dollars, the largest single package ever approved by Congress. The package covers broad projects across bases, facilities, and related defense infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Military Construction Service
Congress
Letter from wounded Korean veteran spreads through nation
A injured Korean veteran from Washington writes about war to convey the reality of frontline life. His vision of soldiers in front yards leads to a 16 page booklet Foxhole on Your Front Lawn used by National Cartoonists Society. Treasury will distribute hundreds of thousands of copies at 27 000 defense plants to boost defense bonds.
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Washington
Korea
Richmond Va
Robert T. Fallon
Nearly Seedless Watermelon Developed at Purdue
Purdue University has developed a nearly seedless watermelon with only two or three seeds. The fruit is round, weighs eight to ten pounds, and suitable for refrigerator storage. Commercial seedsmen expect to market it next year. Colchicine altered the fruit’s internal structure to create seedlessness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Purdue University
Purdue
Banker Embezzlement Case Reaches City Bank
Robey testified that Smeltzer hid embezzlements by two sets of ledger records. Examiners found a balance of 690 016 with only 140 016 cash on hand. Smeltzer was arraigned in Pittsburgh before a commissioner and jailed.
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Robey
Smeltzer
Pittsburgh
12 Inches of Rain Floods Alice Texas Town
Alice Texas faced record rainfall as San Diego Creek burst its banks. Floodwaters surrounded a third of the city while 26 trucks and three buses evacuated residents to the courthouse high school gym and First Baptist Church. The Red Cross declared a state of emergency and the National Guard aided in evacuations with no casualties reported.
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First Baptist Church
San Diego
Curtis Vinson
The
Alice Echo
Alice
Alice Red Cross
National Guard
Agia Dulce
Texas
Local sales directory listing multiple estate and household auctions
September 15 and later sales include Carl Ala baugh near Cedar Creek Grade Opequon Terrace, Ettie Miller Highland Avenue, Esther Hottel Valley Avenue, Charles W Wilkins near Boyce Route 12, C M Terault Stephens City, C L McCarty north of White Hall, and J W Carpenter Glaize Avenue. Each listing specifies date time place and items for sale.
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Carl Alabaugh
Place Bros
Cedar Creek
Opequon Terrace
Ettie Miller
Highland Ave
Esther Hottel
Valley Ave
Charles W. Wilkins
Boyce
C. M. Terault
Stephens City
C. L. McCarty
White Hall
J. W. Carpenter
Glaize Ave
William and Mary President Pomfret Resigns Amid Scandal
The article notes William and Mary president Pomfret submitted his resignation with immediate effect after an eight page board statement criticizing the college's athletic department handling. It cites an ongoing Dean Marshall investigation and a recommendation to elevate McCray to full professorship, with Pomfret having come from Vanderbilt in 1942.
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Ponfret
Dispatch
Nelson Marshll
Pomfret
McCray
Quiz answers to page four questions compiled
The compiled answer list covers ten items with responses: 1 Birds 2 Abraham Lincoln 3 Carson City 4 Irvin 8 Cobb 5 Kansas 6 Wilhelm II 7 White wine flavored with aromatic herbs 8 English spoken here 9 Burn a 10 Reptiles.
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Abraham Lincoln
Carson City
Irvin
Cobb
Kansas
Wilhelm II
Bricker Pushes Dewey for Clear Pacific Defense Plan
Washington reports Bricker urges Dewey to specify how to strengthen defenses in the Far East. Dewey after a Truman conference endorsed closer political and military alliances and a Southeast Asia program similar to Europe. He said he will not seek the presidency again while backing Eisenhower for 1952.
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Washington
Thomas E. Dewey
Bricker
Ohio
GOP
Dewey
Far East
Truman
Europe
Southeast Asia
New York
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Deweys
Eisenhower
Dean Acheson
Safeway seeks OPS approval for widespread price raises
Safeway Stores Inc asked the government to approve price increases from 1 to 14 cents on a wide range of items across 65 stores in 13 states and the District of Columbia. The chain says current OPS ceilings do not reflect post-Korean cost increases and plans further asks for all its 2,000 stores in 23 states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Safeway Stores, Inc
District of Columbia
Safeway
Office of Price Stabilization
Scott Confirms GOP Run Support Post Europe Trip
Rep. Hugh D. Scott of Pennsylvania says he is assured by Gen. Dwight Eisenhower that he and others in the Eisenhower movement have a Green light to pursue the GOP nomination. Scott reports Eisenhower will not undermine efforts and remains a Republican, dispelling talk of a Democratic bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Hugh D. Scott
R-Pa
GOP
Europe
Dwight Disenhower
Evening Bulletin
Scott
Eisenhower
University Visitors Study Allegations Against Three Teachers
The University of Virginia Board of Visitors met to review the budget for the next two years and to consider allegations of left wing leanings by a faculty member against three colleagues. Dr Homer G Richey of the Woodrow Wilson School alleged professors Alfred P Fernbach and Charles Micaud of political science were involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottesville
University of Virginia
Board of Visitors
Homer G. Richey
Woodrow Wilson School of Foreign Affairs
Alfred P. Fernbach
Charles Micaud
Allies Ready For Frigid Korean Winter
Allied forces in Korea prepare for a harsh winter with ample clothing supplies. The Eighth Army reports phased issuance to front line troops by fall, ensuring wool under shirts, blankets, jackets, gloves, and sleeping gear for all divisions including Marines and British Commonwealth forces.
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George A. McArthur
U. S
Eighth Army
Korea
Yalu River
North Korea
United Nations
Coil
Albert K. Stebbins
Army
Stebbins
McGrath urges sweeping overhaul of election laws
Attorney General McGrath asked Congress for a broad overhaul of election laws saying loopholes and outdated rules fool voters. He spoke to the Senate elections subcommittee proposing bans on unapproved campaign contributions and expenditures and stronger publicity for candidates financial reports to improve compliance.
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Washington
McGrath
Congress
Senate Elections Subcommittee
VFW Post Praises Acheson and Marshall in Resolution
Merced Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars unanimously approved a resolution praising Secretary of State Dean Acheson and Secretary of Defense George C. Marshall. Local officials said the move shows strong support for national leaders amid recent VFW deliberations.
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Merced
Calif
Veterans of Foreign Wars
VFW
Acheson
Marshall
Correction: Foreman misprint in trial record prompts update
The Trial Justice Court record for Freedrick County misprinted Shirley E Foreman of Stephens City on a no operators license charge. The Star reprinted the entry and should have read William Carrel Foreman, correcting the docket.
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Forreman
Foreman
Trial Justice Court
Freedrick County
Shirley E. Foreman
Stephens City
Star
Ano
William Carrel
NATO Meeting Aims to Strengthen Western Europe Rearmament
A determined effort to boost the economic underpinning of Western Europe’s rearmament program is expected to be made here next week by the 12 nations of the North Atlantic Alliance. President and officials outline plans to fund defense while coordinating Allied industries and shared resources.
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NATO
Ottaway
Europe
North Atlantic Alliance
Juror Fear Triggers Mistrial in Norfolk Assault Case
In Dedham Massachusetts a mistrial was declared in an assault with a dangerous weapon case after juror Sarah D Regan said she feared being locked up and asked for air. Judge Allen G Buttrick called the panel closed for 90 minutes before the mistrial. The four women on the jury marked a first for Norfolk County under the new women eligible for service law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedham
Mass
Sarah D. Regan
James J. Winters
Boston
Massachusetts Bows to Virginia at Colonial Williamsburg Luncheon
Massachusetts Governor John Haynes praised Virginia’s historical associations during a Williamsburg luncheon honoring Lord Mayor Sir Denys C. F. Lawson and Lady Patricia. John D. Rockefeller III chaired the Colonial Williamsburg event with dignitaries including mayors of original colonies’ capitals and Governor Battle.
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Williamsburg
Massachusetts
Virginia
London
Denys C. F. Lawson
John Haynes
Boston
Commonwealth of
America
John D. Rockefeller
Board of
Colonial
Sir Denys
Lady Patricia
Governor Battle
Farmers Livestock Exchange Market Report Winchester Va
Prices steady to firm across cattle hogs and sheep at the Winchester market on Sept 10 1951. Cattle ranges include steer 31 to 34.50 heifer calves up to 35 dairy cows to 390 stock cows to 270 and bulls 20 to 31. Hogs show 19.50 to 21.75 for weights heavy and light with sows 18 to 28.50. Lambs run 25.80 to 33.50 with stock ewes up to 30 and butcher sheep to 14.
Police Court Fines in 24 Hours Under Judge Rice
Reports list fines and costs from cases heard by Police Justice John W. Rice. Included are Charles E. Gilkerson 19 colored 226 Haddox Row for possession of alcohol with $54.25 and $25 suspended, William Thomas 36 colored 420 N. Kent for purchasing for a minor $54.25 and 30 days, Charles Leroy Bly 31 Toms Brook speeding $14.25, Fay M. Miller 29 318 Handley Avenue speeding $14.25, John Bruce Cook 29 colored 1106 S. Loudoun Street illegal sale of alcohol $26.25, David Emerson Hausenfluck 25 Route 2 Middletown reckless driving hit and run $66.50, Cliff Lofton Berryville drunk $9.25, William Everhart Highland …
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John W. Rice
Charles E. Gilkerson
Haddox Row
William Thomas
N. Kent Street
Charles Leroy Bly
Toms Brook
Fay M. Miller
Handley Avenue
John Bruce Cook
S. Loudoun Street
David Emerson Hausenfluck
Route 2
Middletown
Cliff Lofton
Berryville
William Everhart
Highland
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Fine
Sheriff's Office
Myrtle B. Lathrope
Jones Funeral Home
Wardensville Presbyterian Church
Cell Jones
John W. Rosenberger and CO. Inc
Qualty Bulding Materiel
Tex
South Texas
Senateiies
Hodgson & Brown
Bescawen &T
Johns-Manville
P. W. Plumly
N. Kent St
William & Mary
I. Q
Allis-Chalmers
N. Cameron &T
Evert
Cammer Tire CO
Seiberling
Braddock St
Allen G. Buttrick
Desoto
Sones Badle
Beatwole Motor CO
Styline de Luze
Frederick Motors
Mart’sburg
C. T. McCarty
Mt. Pleasant Church
Wayne McCarty
Chas. R. Duvall
G. E. Vickers
Farmers Livestock Exchange Market
Winchester
C. L. Brumback & Sons
N. Cameron St
Celotes
Celotex Insulation Board
Col Glaize & Bro
Chapman Motor CO
Roy Duvall
Duncan Phyfe
Coleman Dunn
Daily Crossword
Bid
French Inter
Humor
Eccl
Lift
Sandarac
Teva
Little Island
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