Bridge Building Era Looms in Near Future
Washington in the 1930s to 1940s marked a shift from grand suspension spans to delayed yet renewed bridge work. After the Tacoma Narrows collapse in 1940, war paused major projects but new efforts emerge. Army engineers authorize Delaware River crossing. more bridges planned across Mississippi, New Orleans suburbs, Annapolis area, and a potential Chesapeake Bay link.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
Bya Gloera
Tacoma
Wash
Puget Sound
B. L. Erickson
Public Roads Administration
Delaware
Nars
Army Engineers
Cros
Wilmington
Washington
New Orleans
Ppi
Algiers
Mississippi
Memphis
Meneapeese Bay
Annapo
W Stuart Jr Seeks To Succeed to Post
Lebanon September 25. John White Stuart Jr a University of the Law School student seeks to succeed his father as United States Marshal for the Western District of Virginia. He will graduate from law school October 12 and served during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
John White Stuart Jr
University of the Law School
United States
Virginia
Rummage Sale At John Mann Methodist Church
A rummage sale will be held tomorrow at John Mann Methodist Church to raise funds for paint and repair. Proceeds support the church’s maintenance program as reported by Rev. E. H. Jackson the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mann Methodist Church
E. H. Jackson
Virginia Recall Safety Reminder
A brief public notice warns residents to exercise extreme caution with fire during the recall period. Authorities urge compliance with local burn bans and safety guidelines to prevent wildfires and protect communities.
Local Sales Directory Listings Across Clarke and Loudoun Counties
A fragmented sales directory lists auctions and goods from Clarke and Loudoun counties. Items include livestock, machinery, household goods, antiques, and farm equipment with dates in September and October, noting auctioneers and locations such as Castlesian's era and Kernstown.
State Highway Conference Set at VPI Oct 31
The Virginia highway conference at VMI runs Oct-Nov 1 with addresses by Gov. Tuck and high officials. Jointly sponsored by VMI and the Virginia department of highways, the event aims to unite state city and county officials to discuss mutual road and street problems. About 500 attendees are anticipated. General James A. Anderson opens the first morning, with Senator A Willis Robertson presiding and sessions featuring Governor Tuck, Thomas H. MacDonald, and Senator Harry F. Byrd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
VMI
Virginia Department of Highways
James A. Anderson
A. Willis Robertson
Tuck
Thomas H. MacDonald
Harry F. Byrd
Clarke County Deeds recorded in Clarke County
Deeds recorded in Clarke County include transfers from Nannie V and T E McClaughry to Ray E and Louise T McClaughry for a lot on the west slope of Blue Ridge in Battletown district. Paul L and Alma Bruce Wheeler to William F and Martha F Bowerman for Lot 1 on Wheeler Lane Berryville. County school board to Harry Coleman for one acre in Long Marsh district. Paul L and Alma Bruce Wheeler to Charles E and Emma W Bowman for Lot 3 Wheeler. John W and Roxie L Morgan to Robert C Morgan for a portion of land conveyed by Willie Cook and wife near R 255. Robert O and Daisy L Leake to Samuel and Mary Gilman for the northern portion of Lot 10 in Jones subdivision Berryville. George W and Minnie Parker Allison to John Greenwalt for 5 acres in Long Marsh district. B Frank and Sarah W Humston and Bernice H Levi to Nathaniel I and Mary F Humston conveying to Nathaniel I Humston 38.5 interest and to Mary F Humston 11.5 interest in Succouth containing 522 acres in Chapel district formerly J L Humston. Wm N Barrett and Gertrude P Barrett to A R Dunning and Virginia B Dunning for three tracts southeastward from Millwood in Greenway district namely Athlon formerly Rosalie O Fallon Randolph, 19 acres formerly Henry B Estep, and a triangular lot east of Millwood 114 acres formerly Bertha A Carters.
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Clarke
Nannie V
T. E. McClauhry
Ray E
Louise TcClaughry
Blue Ridge
Battletown
Paul L
Alma
Bruce Wheeler
Wm. F
Martha F. Bowerman
Wheeler Lane
Berryville
Harry Coleman
Long Marsh
Chas. E
Emma W.W. Bowman
John W
Roxie L. Morgan
Robert C. Morgan
Willie Cook
R. 255
Robert O
Daisy L. Leake
Samuel
Mary Gilman
Jones Subdivision
Geroge W
Minnie
Parker Allison
John Greenwalt
B. Frank
Sarah W. Humston
Bernice H. Levi
Nathaniel I
Mary F. Humston
Nathaniel I. Humston
Chapel District
J. L. Humston
Wm. N. Barrett
Gertrude P. Barret
A. R. Dunning
Virginia B
Trial Justice Court Cases Disposed by W Erle Ed ward
Trial Justice W Erle Ed ward disposes cases including Robert B Tenary White Post speeding and contempt, Richard Daniel Trenary White Post speeding, L H 8 Stickdale Winchester hunting and posted land violations, Chester Roosevelt Wymer Stephens City drunk, Laurel Day St Petersburg driving drunk, Perry Calvin Painter Stephens City speeding, Theodore Frederick Haines county drunk in public. Also notes about 61 million cords of wood used annually for sale in the United States.
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Court of Trial
W. Erle Edward
Robert B. Tenary
White Post
Richard Daniel Trenary
L. H
Stickdale
Winchester
Chester Roosevelt Wymer
Stephens City
Laurel
Perry Calvin Painter
Theodore Frederick Haines
Charles Town Clock Is Back on Duty
Charles Town, W. Va, September 25. The town clock atop the Jefferson County courthouse was restarted today after being stopped eight days for painters to repaint the building. The clock, installed after the Civil War era, may date to about ten years after John Brown’s 1859 treason trial, reflecting local history.
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Charles Town
W. Va
Jefferson County
Court House
John Brown
Second Racing Bird Found Dead in City
A second dead carrier pigeon was found in the city today amid a race releasing thousands toward Pennsylvania. Mrs Valley Brewer's alley near Cameron Street reported the bird with medal and rubber bands on its legs. The note mentions U S Army colors dating to 1780 and early regimental standards made in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Valley Brewer
Cameron
Polish Pilgrimage and Red Propaganda in Czestochowa
Czestochowa, city in Poland under Soviet influence, witnesses crowds of pilgrims to the shrine while a Red Army monument stands near the edge of the city. Polish Catholics resist Soviet pressure with deep faith and patriotism, shaping the political dynamic in the coalition government.
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Czestochowa
Poland
Europe
Red Army
Kremlins
Kremlin
Yugoslavia
Slovaki
Pols
Lodz
Polski Film Studio
Hollywood
Broadway
Ees
Silesia
Warsaw
City Jurors Called for 20 Citizens Tomorrow
Twenty citizens of the city have been summoned for jury duty at 10 a.m. tomorrow in Corporation Court. Names include Carl B. Keller Edgar Burch John Golden James Snider Harold March Herbert Schutte Maurice Blosser Robert Mc Glass Jr James N. Mason John O. Chapman Joseph Hershberger R. S. Jordan Marvel W. Adams Richard B. Brown Marshall Kline H. M. Seabright Jr Rick W. McKee Robert Giphens Maurice E. Pifer and W. Eddy. The case of William Owen of Dutchialk Md indicted Monday for breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny is set for trial tomorrow.
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Courtic
Fey
Carl B. Keller
Edgar Burch
John Golden
James Snider
Harold March
Herbert Schutte
Maurice Blosser
Robert Mc. Glass, Jr
James N. Mason
John O. Chapman
Joseph Hershberger
R. S. Jordan
Mervel W. Adams
Richard B. Brown Marshall Kline
H. M. Seabright, Jr
Rick W. McKee
Robert Giphens
Maurice E. Pifer
W. Eddy
William Owen
Duthkialk
Youth Sunday Observed at Trinity Lutheran Church
Youth Sunday will be observed by the young people of Trinity Lutheran Church Stephens City at 7 p m on September 28. The program From Discipleship to Leadership will be led by Edith Racey, local League president.
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Trinity’ Lutheran Church
Stephens City
Edith Racey
Answers to the Daily Quiz Page 11
Answers to the Daily Quiz printed on Page 11 list ten items. Topics include language, geography, standards bodies, and a major U S institution. The quiz covers subjects from grain direction to the New York City area and a notable price drop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Pharmacoppeia
National Bureau of Standards
New York City
Eye
Early State Department Started with Eight Employees
In 1790 the Department of State employed eight staff including Thomas Jefferson. The number grew to more than 7,500 in the following years as the department expanded with the new republic’s needs.
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Department of State
T.E.R. A
Thomas Jefferson
Continent Proposal Seeks Single Military Commander
Washington reports a study of a single commander for continental defense under the unified high command. Defense Secretary Forrestal says no decision yet as the idea remains under scrutiny in the national defense act context. Proponents argue it would prevent jurisdictional confusion between services and align with the existing overseas unified command.
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Washington
Continental
United States
Defense Forrestal
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Army
Navy
Air Force
Zone of Interior
Boyce Assigned To Meter Patrol
Chief J. T. Boyd announced officer Robert C. Boyce will join the parking meter patrol. He succeeds the late Sgt. Holmes Wise as meters were installed, following a Winchester council public safety committee meeting last night.
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J. T. Boyd
Robert C. Boyce
Sgt. Holmes Wisecarver
Itr
Cer Boyce
Winchester Council Public Safety Committee
Church Conference Draws Local Group
Delegates from Harrisonburg attend the 148th annual Evangelical U B church conference. In the opening meeting Rev Floyd L Palk was named conference superintendent. attendees include Rev and Mrs F G Senger, Mr and Mrs Edward Ritter, H P Boyce, Mrs Iva May Boles, Mrs Carl Cather, and Mrs W P Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Senger
Edward Ritter
H. P. Boyce
Iva May Boles
Carl Cather
W. P. Anderson
Evangelical
U. B. Church
Harrisonburg
Floyd L. Palk
Stephens City Date For Charch All-stars
The Winchester church league all stars will play the Grove Lime Co softball team at 7 p.m. tomorrow on their diamond at Stephens City weather permitting. Members of the local team should meet at 6 30 p.m. at Kern Motor Co. Call 7316 to advise Manager Johnson if unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Church League
Grove Lime .Co
Stephens City
Kern Motor Co
Cal
Johnson
Singers at Mt Carmel Baptist Church Tonight
The McCann singers from Shepherdstown West Virginia will perform tomorrow night at Mt Carmel Baptist Church.
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McCann, Singers of
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church
Police Court Cases Disposed by Judge John Race
Edward C Tumblin of Berryville faced unauthorized use of an auto with a $34.75 fine and a suspended 12 month sentence placed on probation. Kenneth Armel of Winchester paid $15.25 for disorderly conduct. Donald Smith of 44 S Loudoun St. fined $14.25 for speeding. Raymond L Cruger of 210 Mille Ave fined $15 for reckless driving. Maurice Lake of 27 Race St. fined $15.25 for drunk and disorderly conduct. Dan Murty paid $10.25 for intoxication. Jos Alexander released to West Virginia authorities for non support and flight. Charles W Warner of Stephenson fined $14.25 for reckless driving. David High of 211 Kent St. fined $10.75 for drunkenness. Teddy Hepner of Northwestern Grade fined $14.25 for drunk and disorderly. Alva Hockman of Winchester fined $14.75 for drunkenness. Woodrow Kern of 577 N Market St. fined $14.75 for drunk and disorderly, plus $22.25 for carrying a concealed weapon. Gladys Virginia Knupp of Berryville fined $14.25 for speeding. Harvey Martin of Frederick County fined $9.25 for drunkenness.
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John Race
Edward C. Tumblin
Berryville
Kenneth Armel
Winchester
Donald Smith
S. Loudoun St
Raymond L. Cruger
Millae Ave
Maurice Lake
S&t
Alva Hockman
Woodrow Kern
N. Market St
Galdys
Virginia Knupp
Harvey Martin
Frederick County
Valley Weatherstrip Ad Promises Free Estimate
HURRY Phone 3742 and let us weatherstrip your home before cold weather. Expert workmen and finest materials. Free estimate. Valley Weatherstrip and Awning Co.
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Valley Weatherstrip & Awning CO
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San Francisco
W. Stuart Jr
L. C. Haines
Rousenad Rods
Anna K. Benesque
Castlesian
Clarke County
J. E. Rinker
Loudoun
John Elliott
Sheshermes Farm
Harra
R. Pie
Kernstown
Attie
Clearbrook
VPI
Trial Justice Court
LeaNy Tay Te
Rosenberger
Braddock St
U. S
U.S.A
France
Daniel DE Luce
Oswiecim
Frontier Street
Orcs
Nti Ren
Christian Swiniarski
New York
Star
Trena Laska
Zofia Perczyieska
Maria Broniewska
Actors’ Union
Corporation Court
Rutherford Place
Boyce
Church Conference
Gives
A? Glaize & Bro
N. Cameron St
the Food Center
N. Loudoun St
Chapman Motor CO
Order of Tr
Adams Esso
Loudoun Sts
BURR
C. I. Brumback & Sons
Field Jackets
le Ft Cameron
Pine Motor Co, Inc
Miller's Hardware
Child's
McCrory’s
N. Street
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