Ayers Named Manager at National Fruit Martinsburg Plant
Paul L. Ayers takes over operations at the Martinsburg West Virginia plant succeeding M. C. Bailey who moves to Winchester. Bailey received a testimonial dinner and a watch for 80 years with National Fruit. Ayers, with the company since 1935, will start production Aug 25 focusing on apple juice and sauce with year round pectin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul L. Ayers
National Fruit Product Co
Martinsburg
West Virginia
W. W. Hunt
Ayers
M. C. Bailey
National Fruit
Winchester
Waynesboro
Soap Still Luxury In Many European Countries
CARE reports across Europe show soap remains a luxury for many households and institutions. Prices vary by country with rationing in Czechoslovakia Poland Germany and Britain delivers only small bars. distribution to low income families is the key need.
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Vienna
Europe
Associated Press
France
Italy
Britain
Czechoslovakia
Yugoslavia
Poland
Austria
Germany
Lightning Safety Zones and Resistance to Thunder Lightning
Diagrams from Westinghouse Engineer illustrate safe zones near tall conductive structures and power lines during storms. The article notes lightning can strike zones but occurs only about once in a thousand events. A photo depicts artificial lighting striking a car and a driver surviving, evidenced by a flash from the wheel rim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westinghouse
Animals Illustrate How to Get Along
A. L. Blakeslee reports that the coyote, armadillo, and white tailed deer are expanding their ranges in the United States by adapting to human presence. The coyote thrives near civilization, the armadillo rolls into a ball and digs for insects, and the white tailed deer benefits from open meadows and forest margins, aiding state budgets through hunting and protection regimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Harold E. Anthony
Department of Mammals
American Museum of Natural History
Smart
Ohio
Alaska
Anthony
Texas
South America
Mexico
Ex-chief Heywood Leake Charged With Felonious Assault
Harrisonburg Aug 12 Commonwealth's Attorney George D Conrad charges Heywood Leake former Elkton police chief with felonious assault in a State warrant Leake one of two Elkton policemen arrested on private warrants after Thomas E Frazier a motorist, was arrested on a drunken driving charge Frazier hospitalized here
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Harrisonburg
Commonwealth
George D. Conrad
Heywood Leake
Elkton
Leake
Thomas E. Frazier
Conrad
Frazier
Estimated human height limit for balance and form
The text argues no historically recorded giant exceeded 915 feet, suggesting this as a practical ceiling for human growth to avoid top heaviness and loss of balance. It frames 915 feet as the potential maximum height.
Airminded Youths To Attend Camp At Langley Field
Three 16 year old Winchester boys Kenneth Miller Donald Mason and Hedrick Light are scheduled for a two week aeronautical encampment at Langley Field Newport News beginning Monday The Langley field camp is one of 22 nationwide offering basic aeronautical training plus military discipline The CAP covers all expenses except meals Hedrick Light previously attended the program and both he and the others participate in the local CAP squadron at Valley Airport every Tuesday night
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Winchester
Langley Field
Newport News
Kenneth Miller
Kenneth L. Miller
Valley Ave
Donald Mason
Grace Mason
Charles St
Hedrick Light
Lela Light
Kent
United States
CAP
The
Valley
Minnigerode Trains At Little Creek Base
John H. Minnigerode a 2d class midshipman at the U S Naval Academy trains at the Little Creek amphibious base Virginia. About 880 midshipmen receive the training which ends with a final landing exercise at Camp Pendleton to secure a beachhead. The operation features paratroop drops from the 82d Airborne division plus glider and helicopter resupply, simulated gunfire and air support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Bryan Minnigerode
U. S. Naval Academy
Naval Amphibious Base
Little Creek
John Minnigerode
W. Amherst St
Camp Pendleton
82D Airborne Division
Purcellville Clergyman Reverend C W McElroy Dies
Reverend Charles William McElroy 74 of Purcellville died at Winchester hospital after an extended illness. He retired last year from the Upperville Baptist charge and served 25 years as a trustee of the Salem orphanage and Bluefield College in West Virginia. He leaves a widow, a son and a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles William McElroy
Purcellville
Winchester Hospital
Upperville Baptist Charge
Salem
Bluefield
W. Va
Police Court Cases Heard by Judge John Rice
Dallis E. Racey of Stephens City cited for speeding with a $14.25 fine. William Smith of Fairmont Ave. cited for drunkenness with a $14.25 fine. Marcellis Anderson of Winchester cited for drunkenness with a $14.25 fine. Carl Dunlap of Gore cited for drunkenness and vagrancy with a $14.25 fine. Charles Henry Thomas of 420 N Kent St. cited for drunkenness with a $14.25 fine.
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John Rice
Dallis E. Racey
Stephens City
William Smith
Fairmont Ave
Marcellis Anderson
Winchester
Carl Dunlap
Gore
Charles Henry Thomas
Kent St
Mrs. Robert Hahn Dies in Marion Ohio
Mrs. Taylor F. Hahn of 555 N Loudoun St reports the death of her sister in law Mrs. Robert L. Hahn in Marion Ohio. The former Laura N Cook of Winchester is survived by husband Grover Hahn two daughters Miss Grace Hahn and Mrs. Elsie Orr and one son. Funeral services are at 3 p.m. tomorrow in Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor F. Hahn
Loudoun St
Robert L. Hahn
Marion
Laura N. Cook
Winchester
R. L. Hahn
Grace Hahn
Elsie Orr
Grover Hahn
Ohio
Middletown Grange Meets Tonight With Rural Conference
Middletown Grange will hold an 8 o'clock meeting to hear Rev. L. P. Tederick discuss the Rural Minister's conference. The session will also plan a hayride and a hot dog roast event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
L. P. Tederick
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Bath & Furnace
U.S. Highway
Rileys Real Estate
Agency
Rouss Ave
Dial
Noah Webster
Northern Virginia Power Company
Roger
State Fair
Fae
Monda Wnnoven
Noge
Genes
Bre
Fafa Youth
Mochey Sullivan
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Michael O'Day
Hal Reynolds
Virginia
Main Gapes
Senseny Road
Ball Park
Molden Electric CO
AP News
BY A. L. Blakeslee
AP Science Reporter
New York
Dapper Duncan
Rees
A. F. Rees, Inc
Berryville, VA
C. W. M’elroy
Robert Hahn
Grange
S. Braddock
Delicatessen
Safeway
Hudson
New
America
Kern Motor CO
S. Loudoun St
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