Winchester and Wenatchee Apple Festivals Compared
OPS analyst H L Moreman compares Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester Virginia with Wenatchee Washington festival. He notes site impact parade practices queen selection publicity and noted differences in prizes and participants while praising Winchester's publicity team and Handley High School facilities.
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Shenandoah
Winchester
Washington State
Wenatchee
Office of Price Stabilization
Washington, D. C
Apple Commission
Star
Moreman
Russell V. Oliver
OPS
Washington
Lee
Andoah Valley
Rere
Handley High School
Handley
Althoug
First Few Hours Most Dangerous In Case of War
Charlottesville leaders warn the initial hours of a war with Russia would be the most dangerous with air raids a real threat. Wyse urged trained civil defense and fire personnel to salvage what remains and stressed the need to show fire chiefs the importance of civil defense to national security. Del. Robert White of Nelson County spoke on the growing role of firemen amid bomb raid threats.
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Charlottesville
Russia
Wyse
Virginia
Del
Robert Whitehead
Nelson County
McGuire Cagle Coach At North Carolina
St John s University basketball coach reportedly to accept a similar post at the University of North Carolina He would succeed Tom Scott who resigned June 9 to lead the Phillips 66 team in the Amateur Athletic Union League
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Lee. N. Ce Ball Anes
St. John’s University
University of North Carolina
North Carolina
Tom Scott
Phillips 66
Amateur Athletic Union League
Peters Talks Sex, Style, and Niagara Co-Star Gaffes
Hollywood columnist records Jean Peters discussing why sex phrasing feels dull and praising real character in film. She notes co-star Joe Cotten’s humor and Jennifer Monroe’s lateness irritations, while describing Marilyn Monroe as kind and tender amid Niagara production gossip.
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Hollywood
Jean Peters
Miss Peters
Niagara
Paul Douglas
Monroe
Jean
Marilyn
Relieved of Command on Atlantic Fleet Repair Ship
A commanding officer on an Atlantic fleet repair ship was relieved of duty. Navy officials did not reveal the reason or identify the officer. The incident prompted an internal review and replacement to maintain shipyard and repair operations.
Virginia Seen Among Top Food Producers in 1952
Virginia ranks among leading states in 1952 farm output despite a severe drought. The USDA notes Virginia should be among top producers in tobacco corn peanuts soybeans apples peaches and sweet potatoes though drought trimmed yields.
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Virginia
Richmond
Eee Ae Ener c
Police Court Records From Charles Town and Nearby Areas
James E. Johnson aged 36 of Charles Town was cited for speeding with a 16.25 dollar fine. Roger Shaffaker 47 of Cameron was charged with drunk and disorderly conduct facing a 14.25 dollar fine and 60 days to serve plus costs of 1.26 dollars. Jesse Hockman 48 from Amherst Street was noted as drunk in the court record.
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James E. Johnson
Charles Town
Roger Shaffaker
Cameron
Jesse Hockman
Amherst Street
Winchester Jaycees Head To State Conclave
Winchester Jaycees members of the local Junior Chamber of Commerce will attend the State JCC quarterly work conference August 15 to 17 at the Hotel Roanoke in Roanoke.
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Junior Chamber of Commerce
JCC
Roanoke
Cab Driver Duped Into Bizarre Bank Extortion Plot
At 7:35 am a 1949 Chevrolet sedan owned by Polly Cab Company and driven by Eugene Beverly Frye of Mt Falls was struck by a 1949-50 Chevrolet truck owned by J. G Holsinger and Son of 14 Rouss Avenue and driven by Clarence H. Mi. near 802 National Avenue, according to Winchester police.
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Polly Cab Company
Eugene Beverly Frye
Mt Falls
J. G Holsinger
Rouss Avenue
Clarence H. Mi
W. Cork Street
Police report on near collision between cab and truck
The police state the cab stopped to avoid a collision as the truck swung wide. Damages totaled 200 dollars to the cab and 76 dollars to the truck.
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Russell Oliver
Shenandon Valley
Russ Oliver
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Countie Mountains
Russ
Enarchee Avenue
Warren Girl
You Know-Where
Apple Kingdom
Coe, Mane
Trygve Lie
Mrs. Barkley
Honey Bear
Barkley
By Crosby, Hope
Moremen
Hadas
Ann Eadams
Evening Star -Tern
West Inhoe St
York
McGuire Cage
Hollywood Column
By Gene Handsaker
Winchester Jaycees
Rene Dubos
Bizzare Bank
National Avenue
C. B. Smalts & Son
National Ave
South Main St
Molden Electric IC Co
S. Loudoun St
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