Winchester Star Marble Tournament plans advance under Sargent
Preparations for the Winchester Evening Star Marble tournament move forward with Sargent directing supervision. The Junior Board of Trade Athletic Committee will aid Warren and Clarke counties and Winchester in organizing school contests to select a district winner to travel to a national event in New Jersey next summer.
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Junior Board Athletic Committee
Sargent
Winchester
Wildwood
the Sea
New Jersey
Snagargent
Warren
Clarke Counties
Junior Board of Trade
Clarke County
Winchester Evening Star
Money for Easter Cash Loan Ad at Boscawen Street
An Easter financing ad promotes cash purchases with a commercial small loan offer. It directs readers to borrow here and pay back later at 39 E. Boscawen Street with phone contact 1092.
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E. Boscawen St
Former Cub Now Heading Hearst Firm
John S. Brooks Jr. named president of American Newspapers Inc parent of Hearst properties. The Washington born lawyer, 51, will oversee financial and business management and visit key properties. Brooks, a George Washington alum and corporate lawyer, serves as director of Republic Steel, International Paper and Power Co, and Pittsburgh Steel Foundry.
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New York
John S. Brooks, Jr
Washington
Richmond
American Newspapers, Inc
Hearst
Brooks
Clarence J. Shearn
Shearn
George Washington University
Pennsylvania
Georgia
District of Columbia
Republic Steel Corporation
International Paper and Power Company
Pittsburgh Steel Foundry Company
Pre Easter Services at Congregational Christian Church
Pre Easter services begin at 8 p m Thursday with Candle light Communion and continue Friday at 8 p m with Beneath the Cross a meditation service. The program features scripture readings poems solos and hymns led by pastor T W Mathews Mrs Ralph Patton Mrs Elaine Sheetz Roy A Larrick and others. Pastor will also hold daily 4 o clock classes for the young people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Mathews
Old Rugged Cross
Ralph Patton
Elaine Sheetz
Roy A. Larrick
Eugene D. Russell
R. A. Larrick
Seven Local Tuberculosis Patients noted in district sanatorium counts
The April District Nurse Association meeting presided by Mrs. H D Puller reported seven local patients in state sanatoriums at Catawba Blue Ridge and Piedmont. Miss Ursula Freeman from the Virginia TB Society attended and first aid stations were planned for the Apple Blossom Festival.
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District Nurse Association
Court House
H. D. Puller
Fuller
Tuberculosis Fund
Catawba
Blue
Piedmont State
John L. Kater
D. W. Ritenour
Ursula Freeman
Virginia Tuberculosis Society
Mary Pearson
Evelyn Dean
Gainesboro FFA to Hold Game Carnival at School
Gainesboro chapter of Future Farmers of America hosts an impersonation of Major Bowes Amateur Hour at Gainesboro School 8 p m Friday April 7. A $5 prize goes to the winner, and the event will invite amateurs with talent plus the public. Proceeds fund agricultural library books and classroom equipment.
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Gainesboro
Future Farmers, of America
Major Bowes
Agricultural Library
Alonzo Fox
Mrs. Priscilla Morgan Dies in West Virginia
Priscilla Leslie Morgan died in Bunker Hill West Virginia yesterday at 12 45 pm from complications. She was widow of Hampton Morgan native of Burnt Factory Frederick County and daughter of the late Henry and Mrs Jenkins. Survived by six children Della Moulden Emma Robey Rena Frizier George Raymond and Marvin Morgan all at home and three brothers William Frank and George W Jenkins of Winchester. Funeral at Methodist Church Bunker Hill Friday at 3 pm. Interment in Bunker Hill Cemetery.
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Priscilla Leslie Morgan
Bunker Hill
W. Va
Morgan
Hampton Morgan
Burnt Factory
Frederick County
Henry Jenkins
Della Moulden
Hagerstown
Emma Robey
Martinsburg
Rena Frizier
George
Raymond
Marvin Morgan
School To Hold Good Friday Services At Brucetown
The Brucetown public school will host a Good Friday service in the school building at 10 o clock tomorrow morning. Rev. W O Talbert pastor of Brucetown Methodist church will give a short talk to the school and friends who attend.
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Brucetown
W. O. Talbert
Methodist Church
Synthetic glycerine from waste hits industrial milestone
Howard W. Blakeslee reports that Shell Development Company chemists near Emeryville California announced a method to make glycerine from waste gas in gasoline production. The process uses propylene derived allyl chlorine then glycerine with no animal or vegetable source. Glycerine will fuel needs worldwide, with tests showing no toxicity in animal stomachs.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
American Chemical Society
Shell Development Company
Emeryville
Cal
U. S
E. C. Williams
H. P. A. Groll
G. Hearne
W. E. Vaughan
J. Burgin
W. Engs
Red Cross Seeks Second Hand Shoes for NYA Training
The Winchester Fredericks County Red Cross asks for 50 pairs of second hand shoes to be repaired by NYA trained youths at Fort Eustis. Shoes of any type or size are accepted and returned repaired. Army shoes will also be distributed by Public Welfare departments. Call 113 to arrange shoe pickup.
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Winchester - Frederick County
Red Cross
National Youth Administration
Virginia
Fort Eustis
NYA
Public Wefare
Jolliffee Studio Supplies World’s Fair Photo Collection
The Jolliffee Studio provided the State Chamber of Commerce with over 50 pictures of Virginia attractions for display at the New York World's Fair. The images include camp scenes cavern views and character studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolliffee Studio
State Chamber of Commerce
Virginia
New York
DuPont Oil Additive Protects Engine Parts
The text states the additive prevents slight corrosion oil causes in engine parts and stops damaging deposits. It also says phosphorus keeps the oil in good condition longer by preventing oxygen deterioration.
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duPont
Nitrogen Fertilizer Advice For Virginia Peach Orchards
Virginia Tech horticulturist A H Teske urges peach growers to apply nitrogen at bloom and post bloom, with fall and spring applications for vigorous orchards. He cautions against excess, notes nitrogen limits growth and color, and suggests late spring materials and a general guideline of one quarter pound per year of tree age.
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Blacksburg
A. H. Teske
Virginia Tech
Virginia Peach
Peach Orchard
Virginia
Teske
Valuable Scholarships Offered by Virginia U D C
Virginia Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy announces numerous vacant Gift and Loan scholarships for local students. List includes Augusta Military Academy Fort Defiance $300 and Washington and Lee University $100 freshmen only among others. Applications must be sent to Se oreana Morgan Sien and stannar car the Committee on Education Va Div U D C 330 Robin Hood Roanoke Va.
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William T. Colbert
Turner Ashby_ Chapter
Virginia
Augusta Military Academy
Fort Defiance
Averett College
Danville
Blackstone College
Danville Milit Institute
Eton College
Othee Berg
Fairfax Hall
Waynesboro
Fishburne Military Academy
Fork Union Military Academy
King’s College
Bristol
Memoscript Secretarial College
Roanoke
Randolph-Macon College
Ashland
Shenandoah College
Dayton
Southern Seminary
Virginia Intermont
Washington and Lee University
Mary Custis Lee
Stonewall Jackson
Fannie Martin Tate
Stannar
Committee On Education
Robin Hood Road
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London Financial District
Threadneedle
Throgmorton
Lombard Streets
Ridgeway Roller Rink
State Line Rt. 11
C.B. Smalts & Son
National Ave
Cub
Mervel W. Adams
E. Piccadilly
Ritenour
Kater
Sale of Seals
Blue Ridge Sanatorium
Christmas Seal Fund
University Virginia Hospital
Red Cross Motor Corps
Piedmont Sanatorium
Gainesboro F. F. A
Firestone
Firestone Auto Supply and Service Stores
N. Loudoun St
Howard W. Blakeslee
Virginia U.D.C
Adolf Hitler
Albert Foerster
Karl Greiser
Danzig
London
Foerster
America
Dodge
Bowes
Columbia Network
Amaz
INE Motor CO
South Braddock St
Kinney
Goppy
Gg Girl
Kinneys
N. Main St
Oxfords
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