Warmth Triggers Rapid Growth in Virginia Crops
Unusually high temperatures boost growth across early hay crops fall sown grains pastures and garden crops in Virginia. Cotton corn tobacco and peaches planting rush as moisture lags. Spinach floods markets with oversupply while rain is needed. Livestock healthy with ample feed and improving pastures. The note ends with credit to Admiral William Sims for the “We shall be ready when fueled” line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bagh U. S. Weather Bureau
Virginia Cooperative Crop Service
Orchar
County Brevities Highlighting Easter Visits and Local News
The column notes visits by Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Tuck and daughters in Roanoke, C. R. Kelley and Lola Kelley from Pittsburgh with Mrs. Glenn, Mount Pleasant guests the Barr family, Amyle Clarke from Warrenton, and Easter gatherings in Alexandria and Richmond. It mentions the Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting May 1, and housing work for Mrs. Hammock. Regular updates on local residents and property painting wrap the notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Tuck
Roanoke
C. H. Glenn
Howard Glenn
C. R. Kelley
Lola Kelley
Pittsburg
C. H. Barr
Blanche
Deane Williams
Mount Pleasant
Amyle Clarke
Warrenton
George Clark
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Colerick
Jesse Hollar
Washington, D. C
Paul Hammock
Ashby Hammock
D. H. Glenn
Pittsburgh
Alexandria
Virginia
Gertie Criag
Annie Henretty
Washington
Richmond
Lee Hottel
Ollie Rit
Connie Hottel
Florence Wilkinson
T. J. McInturff
Nancy
Green Springs
W. Va
McInturff
Church Street
R. L. Long
Brush Creek Social Notes Include Visits And Local News
Brush Creek notes detail improved health of Mr. John Dunlap and other patients. Visitors from Martinsburg and Cumberland share meals and stories at Shockeysville and Mauzy homes. Local residents discuss camp training, new mail carrier Ora Whitacre beginning July 1, 1941, and a warm spell turning cooler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brush Creek
John Dunlap
Brumak Mason
Grace Whitacre
Audrey
Harvey Unger
Martinsburg
W. Va
Maggie Shockey
Shockeysville
Robinson’s
Cumberland
Shock
Ruth M. Kerns
Harry O. Kerns
Preston Clarke
C. C. C. Camp
Audrey Whitacre
Nora Whitacre
Paul Whitacre
Charleston
J. R
Sewell
Winchester
Harvey Maury
Ora Whitacre
Siler
Gainesboro
Frony Smith
Beulah Lamp
Play sponsored by Gene and Saddle Pals entertains Gore
Gore Virginia April 25 The Play sponsored by Gene and his Saddle Pals Friday night at Sidney Gore High School was well attended. Mr and Mrs Will Havermale have moved into the house built by John Herrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Griffen
Capon Bridge
W. Va
Harvey Sirbaugh
H. F. Clemons
Payree
Gilbert Oates
Winchester
Dagwood
Blondie
Young People’s League Meeting in Brucetown
Brucetown Virginia April 25. A Young People’s League business meeting was held at the home of Miss Rhodelle Whitacre Friday night. Miss Ivy Yeakley has measles. Mr and Mrs Arthur Buckley visited Whitacre Sunday afternoon. Jack McAboy, recently ill at Blue Ridge Sanatorium near Charlottesville, returned home Sunday improved. Mr and Mrs J R Smith spent Sunday evening with Marion Marshall of Wades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brucetown
Young People’s League
Rhodelle Whitacre
Ivy Yeakley
Harvey Yeakley
Arthur Buckley
White Post
Whitacre
Jack McAboy
Blue Ridge
Charlottesville
J. R. Smith
Marion Marshall
Wadese
Festival prompts praise for Mt Airy students and local boxing
Opequon residents praise Mt Airy students for diligent singing and musical performances on festival programs. Local boxers Carlton, Alfred, Arthur Snapp, Arthur Fox, Carl Snapp, and Thurman Brumback showcased talent to aid athletic and library funds. Community notes mention social visits, hospital stays, and funeral attendance.
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Mt. Airy
Carlton
Alfred
Arthur Snapp
Arthur Fox
Carlin
Thurman Brumback
Annie View
James
John
Charles Shelly
Ryan Boys
Leonard Williams
West Virginia
Ella Snapp
Cedar Creek
Ernest Funkhouser
Herbert Rhodes
Lucian Brumback
Baltimore
Brumback
Jennings Marston
Jinks” Pitcock
James Brill
Spiker
High View Social Notes From Winchester Meeting and Nearby Visits
Miss Cleta DeHaven and Eldridge Ritter represented Highview school at a South Central State meeting in Winchester. Visitors included Mrs. Garland Broy and children at L. M. Craig’s home near Stephens City. The Grim children and their father traveled to Washington D C. Mr. and Mrs. J P Bauserman hosted relatives in Edinburg. Mrs. Mary Kline and daughter Caroline visited the Conners home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High View
Cleta DeHaven
Eldridge Ritter
Robert Evans
S.C. S
Winchester
miHighview School
Garland Broy
Gretta Broy
L. M. Craig
Stephens City
J. P. Bauserman
Edinburg
Winona
Ruth Grim
Jessie Grim
Winchesba
Washington, D. C
Suny
William Mumaw
Youy de Haven
Mary Kline
Caroline
E. R. Conners
Australian General Blamey Named Second In Command
Lieut. Gen. Sir Thomas Blamey, commander in the Middle East, was named second in command to Gen. Sir Archibald Wavell to curb growing Australian discontent over Greece and North Africa war conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Thomas Blamey
Middle East
Archibald Wavell
Greece
North Africa
He Aims To Please Chicago Exposition Manager Aids Visitor
John Servas, manager of a house and garden exposition, rose at 7 a m to guide a Texas woman through the displays before her 1 p m flight. The early tour allowed her to see the exposition despite schedule constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John Servas
Texas
First Mobile Fortress Off Chrysler Line
The M-3 tank, built at Chrysler Tank Arsenal near Detroit, was delivered to the U S Army. Weighing 28 tons with a 400 horsepower engine it can go over 25 mph and has a 100 mile range. Armament includes a 75 mm field cannon and a 37 mm anti tank gun with multiple machine guns. Production facilities cost 20 million dollars and aim for 14 units daily by late summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Chrysler Tank Arsenal
United States Army
Chrysler Dealers
National Defense Committee
United States
Army
Charles M. Wesson
Ordnance
Aviathan
Churchill Speech Phrase Inspires Blood Sweat Tears Title
On May 18 1940 Winston Churchill used the line I have nothing to offer but blood toil tears and sweat. This expression helped shape the book title Blood Sweat and Tears reflecting wartime resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston Churchill
Booneville woman nets $5 bounty after chasing wolf
Miss Celia Aggeler spotted two wolves on the highway in Booneville. She chased and ran down one wolf, then returned to town to collect a $5 bounty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booneville
Cecelia Aggeler
Mr Glass To Teach Class At Stephens City Methodist
W. W. Glass will address the Golden Rule Bible Class of Stephens City Methodist Church Sunday at 9 45 o clock. Members are urged to be present and all others are cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Glass
Stephens City
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Williams. Sims
Nash
Front Royal
Ida Anderson
Nain
Ida Anderson Nain
Hill Top Hotel
Harpers Ferry
B. L. Williams
Mgr
George W. Kurtz
Aly
MAZDA
Northern Virginia Power. Company
Lindy
Jassie
Col
Charlies A. Lindbergh
New York
America First Committee
J. F. Condon
Lindbergh
Great Britain
Middletown
Gore
Westinghouse
N. Braddock St
Haldeman’s
Aldeman’s Creamery
Winchester Furniture Co
Chrysler
David J. Willkie
Associated Press Automobile Editor
Mr. Glass
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Tion
Winchester Cold Storage
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