Progressive Farmers Are Making Good Progress in Virginia
INDEPENDENCE Virginia April 17 Progressives report 34 methods demonstrated in 50 counties boosting farmer incomes and farm values. TVA and ex-service staff note over 80 percent of demonstrators influenced neighbors to adopt similar practices. Significant gains include higher crop index, increased fertilizer use, soil conservation, pasture improvements, and livestock breeding advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Virginia
D. T. Painter
Exservice
Sina
Cooperative
Jon Service
TVA
Tennessee Valley
Painter
Praca
Painter List
Treasury Status April 15 Receipts and Debt Update
The Treasury reports receipts of $12,229,578.15 and expenditures of $32,815,372.70 for April 15. Gross debt stands at $42,597,259,559.62, an increase of $2,525,870.08 from the previous day.
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Washington
The
Treasury
Big inning powers Boyce past Stephens City in opener
In Gore, Boyce tops Stephens City 4 to 2 in the locals league opener. Glasscock fanned hitters, allowing four singles while Carbaugh held Boyce to three hits. A sixth inning surge, aided by walks and clutch singles, produced Boyce’s four runs and the victory.
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Boyce
Stephens City
Glasscock
Henry Carbaugh
Aden Ak
Carbaugh
Foureen An Ecionees
Invasion by Nazis Sparks British Resolve, Stark Says
AP London bureau chief J C Stark said Germanys invasion of Scandinavia jolted Britons from seven months of inactivity. He noted public demand for action, Churchill leadership, and confidence Allies will prevail despite broader war spread to southeast Europe. He called peace talks within Labor fringe non representative.
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New York
Germany
Scandinavia
Hitler
J. C. Stark
Associated Press
London
Stark
Europe
S. S. Manhattan
United States
Denmark
Norway
Chamberlain
Winston Churchill
Trafalgar Square
England
Association of American Correspondents
Mrs. Hopper Visits Frederick County for Education Talks
Mrs. Helen Hopper of Clarendon Virginia district supervisor of Home Economics in this section visits Frederick County to confer with Miss Anne Preston Starling rural schools supervisor on the special education program. She plans to visit rural schools during the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Hopper
Clarendon
Virginia
Frederick County
Anne Preston Starling
Hopper
Battleship Hit by Air Bomb in Norwegian Coastal Action
German official reports claim a British battleship was struck by the heaviest air bombs off the Norwegian southwest coast. They also say a destroyer of the ribal class was sunk and a large transport ship hit, with Narvik forces routed and German control extended.
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Berlin
Germany
DNB
Norwegian
High Command
Oslo
Narvik
New York Adopts First Compulsory Birth Registration
The first compulsory birth registration law in New York was enacted in 1847 and the state joined the United States birth registration area in 1915.
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New York
New York State
United States
Police Court Fines and Suspended Sentences in Local Cases
Maurice W. Keeler of Middletown was fined 100 dollars and costs and sentenced to 30 days in jail with 10 days to be served, the remainder suspended. James McFarland was fined 14 dollars and costs for reckless driving after a minor injury mishap. Clarke Milburn, charged with drunken and disorderly conduct and assault on Mrs Milburn, was fined 15.25 dollars. he must serve a suspended liquor sentence. Mrs Milburn sought a peace bond but no action was taken pending sentence completion.
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Maurice W. Keeler
Middletown
James McFarland
Clarke Milburn
Milburn
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Haldeman’s Creamery
Cas
Congoleum
Winchester
Gore
Ryville
Houghton
Henson
Potts
Carlisle
Eneee
Emmart
Pitta
Lickey
Eeewenwnee Lee
Eeenewe Berry
Berryville
Ieseenn
Boyce Foley
Buckner
Ore Casey
Sone
Jobe
Diggs
Ene
Eeenes Weaver
Wveewere Smith
Miles Music CO
Loudoun &J
DELCO
Drs
Cate
Rotopowe
Rock Wool
South Braddock
Sebert Smith
North
Braddock St
Combeston
General Motors
Delco Oil
Cc. B. Smalts & Son
Vic
All America
RED Seal Records
Bluebird Records
Toselli
Johnson Rag
RGA
Long Life
Baker & Anderson
N. Braddock St
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