Bristow Speaks At Gainesboro FFA Father Son Rally
Robert L. Bristow star farmer and 1937 Star Partner of America addressed Gainesboro FFA at a Wednesday rally in the school auditorium. He discussed class work purpose, citizenship development, and life in agriculture. Guests included Leslie D. Kline and Ansell Solenberger. music by the Musical Maniacs and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Bristow
America
Father and Son
FFA
BE. Cowles
Vo-Ag
Bristow
J. L. Maxton
VPI
Leslie D . Kline
Ansell Solenberger
Robert Wall
Stephens City
Middletown
Gore
Answers to Today's Quiz 2
Listed answers include Ella Fitzgerald James A Garfield San Juan Picayune Sirius Charles Edison Samuel Gompers Edward Bulwer Lord Lytton Suttee and about 75. The page note cites test answers printed on page 4 with these names and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Fitzgerald
James A. Garfield
San Juan
Picayune
Sirius
Charles Edison
News
Samuel Gompers
Edward Bulwer
Lord Lyt
Middletown School News Staff List
The Middletown School News lists editor in chief and assistant editor Margaret Matthews and Louise Williams. Reporters Audra Hunt Martha Keeler Ruth Speery and Helen contribute to the school newspaper. The note names staff roles and contributors for the publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audra Hunt
Martha Keeler
Ruth Speery
Helen
Shenandoah Valley Earns Fame for Beauty and Festivals
Residents of the Shenandoah Valley celebrate its mountains long green lawns historic landmarks and parks. Visitors come yearly for the Apple Blossom Festival as orchards bloom pink and white creating a famed scenic backdrop inviting future recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley
Shnandoah Valley
Senior Play Delivers Closure for Members
Seniors staged their final performance last Thursday after weeks of practice. The group praised cooperation as they plan to finish their annual project within a few weeks and shift focus to completion.
Freshman News Outlines Class Assignment Challenge
Freshman news outlines an effort to identify and publish a model to distribute the Freshman class workload. Teachers and students discuss strategies to balance projects, tests, and assignments. The piece highlights anticipation for upcoming activities and potential collaboration across modules.
Freshman Class Notes On Beauty Traits And Folk Ballad Study
In literature class the Freshman group has been exploring portraits of female beauty linked to named individuals Ruth McGolricks Ruth Sperry Margaret Cornwell Gladys Burcham Louise Tevalt Rachel Long Jane Manuel Gloria Riding Helen Mowery Dorothy Tevalt Mary Austin Louise Clark. They are also studying The Lady of The Lake and find it very interesting and hope it remains so.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth _McGolricks
Margaret Cornwell
Gladys Burcham
Louise Tevalt
Rachel Long
Jane Manuel
Gloria Riding
Helen Mowery
Ruth Sperry
Dorothy Tevalt
Mary Austin
Louise Clark
Birds Study Groups Form National Audubon Society Members
A bird study program began earlier with fourteen pupils joining the National Audubon Society. Members received bird pictures with leaflets and a membership badge. Several children built bird houses. Members listed include Doris Wright Jean Shiley Jean Cornwell Annabelle Miller Kathleen Vogelpohl Bernard Vogelpohl Beverly McCracken Raymond Headley Jr Vernon Sargent Athel Smith Raymond Miller Marguerite Kingree Leonard Pangle and Joyce Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Audubon Society
Doris Wright
Jean Shiley
Jean Cornwell
Annabelle Miller
Kathleen Vogelpohl
Bernard Vogelpohl
Beverly McCracken
Raymond Headley, Jr
Vernon Sargent
Athel Smith
Raymond Miller
Marguerite Kingree
Leonard Pangle
Joyce Brown
High School Girls Name Volleyball and Softball Teams
The last few days the high school girls met and selected two volleyball teams and two softball teams the Blue Belles and the Dandy Lions. Pauline Kline and Alice Carper are team managers with Ruth Mel Golerick and Helen Hottle as assistants. Softball captains Maggie Murray and Frances Cooley. volleyball captains Etheleen Henson and Evelyn Long. Field day planned with the losing team to entertain the winners. field day captains Virginia Willis and Evelyn Long. Home Economics Federation met at Berryville High April 16 with Vera Lee Headley Martha Keeler Jane Manuel and Rachel Long attending and reporting back. Federation picnic is planned.
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Blue Belles
Virginia Willis
Evelyn Long
Home Economics Federation of
Northern Virginia
Berryville High School
Vera Lee Headley
Martha Keeler
Jane Manuel
Rachel Long
Federation
Marrying At Elkton Shows Some Pickup
Elkton Maryland still issues about a dozen marriage licenses daily despite the 48 hour delay law. Clerks report revenue drop but business remains steady with couples from New York and New Jersey now prevalent.
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Elkton
Eastern
Seaboard
Gretna Green
Walter E. Buck
Parsons
R. J. Sturgill
Elkton Taxi Company
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Sweden Fears German Invasion
Paris reports the French war ministry says several German troop ships left Baltic ports amid fears of an invasion of Sweden. It remains unclear if the ships head for Sweden or to reinforce Norway, with British and French ships patrolling the Skagerrak.
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Paris
War Ministry
Baltic
Sweden
Norway
Skagerrak
Baltic Sea
North Sea
Federation girls invited to Elizabeth Furnace event
The event will be held at Elizabeth Furnace on Tuesday June 11. At this time all girls in the various clubs in the Federation may attend.
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Elizabeth Furnace
Barnsley to Open Garage Wednesday In Town
George Barnsley announces the George Washington Garage will open for business next Wednesday morning at 210 North Loudoun Street. Firestone will relocate to 28 North Braddock Street starting Monday. May 1 is set for full opening with listed staff in both service and storage departments.
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George Washington
North
Loudoun Street
Firestone
North Braddock Street
New Home
George Barnsley
George Washington Garage
Robert Yerby
Thomas Bennett
Bert Reed
C. G. Stotler
Randolph Ritter
Carter Baker
Service Department
James Ford
Allen Avery
Bradley Jackson
Storage and Service Department
Automobile Inspections Begin May 1 In Virginia
Col. M. S. Battle announces statewide automobile inspections start May 1 with 1,250 inspection stations receiving supplies before June 1. Cars must bear a new apple-green seal showing three hand signals and the warning to slow down after sundown and dim lights. Brakes lights steering gears and more will be checked and defects must be corrected for approval.
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Col. M. S. Battle
Division of Motor Vehicles
Battle
Sgt
W. L. Groth
Safety Department
Colonel Battle
Virginia
Blast Cause Not Settled At Triumph Explosives Plant
In Elkton Maryland on February 27 a blast at Triumph Explosives killed two men and injured 18. Coroner J C Slicer convened two juries to determine cause but the inquiry remained unresolved. Key witnesses were Victor Willis Jr chemist and John K Briel explosives engineer as prosecutors questioned possible government testing vibrations.
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Elkton
Triumph Explosives Company
Here
J. C. Slicer
Cecil County
Edward Knief
C. Willard Gatchell
Slicer
Victor Willis, Jr
John K. Briel
Willis
Atea 'Storney
Edward D. E. Rollins
Girl Killed While Studying in Abington Home
Edith Snyder a 16 year old Abington high school junior was shot through a window as she studied with a 17 year old brother nearby. Investigators suspect a possible adolescent romance motive and police question classmates while tracing the fired bullet.
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Abington
Edith Snyder
Edwin
Miss Snyder
E. J. Smith
Edith
Patrick McKee
Methodists Critique Federal Relief Plan And Social Plight
Atlantic City reports indicate the General Conference of the Methodist Church pressed home missions and condemned the federal relief program for pauperizing millions. The committee warned of rural poverty, migrant homelessness, youth unemployment, and widespread nonreligion among 15 million young people, urging the church to lead relief and social reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
General Conference of the Methodist Church
America
Church
Committee On Home Missions and
Church Extension
United States
Widows With Dependent Children May Get Aid Benefits
Martinsburg field office manager W W Wood Jr explains widows with dependent children under 18 do not need to be 65 to receive survivors benefits. Eligibility requires the worker’s wages in six quarters and the widow’s share is three quarters of the worker’s benefit with each eligible child at one half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Wood, Jr
Martinsburg
Mr. Wood
Penelope the Pig Faces Sale Under Sea Cliff Rules
In Sea Cliff New York Penelope the pig once a family pet grew to 175 pounds but stays pink from daily scrubbings. Local ordinances ban keeping pigs within 500 feet of a dwelling forcing the owner to sell the bungalow and plan to move Penelope to a farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sea Cliff
N. Y
Penelope
Alvin G. Schneider
Schneider
George
John
How Many Square Feet in an Acre
An acre contains 43 560 square feet.
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Gainesboro
John W. Rosenberger and CO
S. Braddock St. Winchester
Massanutten
Eddie Sacks
Johnstown
Western Pennsylvania
Massanutten Military Academy
Middletown School News
Margaret Matthews
Louise Williams
Hottel and
Arthur Shipe
Editorial
Senior News
Jones Funeral Home
Merv Vel W. Adamsing
E. Piccadilly St. St. _Winchester
Athletic News
Barnsley
Col. Battle
Tee
Jonesdale Hatchery
Virginia CE
New Hempshire Bronse
Committee On Missions
U. S
A. F. Rees, Inc
Leesburg, VA
Berryville, VA
Rocktex
Carey Rocktex
O’connell
Braddock St
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