Frederick Farmers Plan Cooperative Hog Market Meeting
Frederick County farmers may start selling hogs cooperatively. A meeting of the Frederick County Livestock Association is set for August 25 at the Middle town agricultural building to discuss the proposal with E. Brumback likely presiding. George Herring and French Miles are expected attendees. Lamb marketing recently yielded good prices. Six carloads of lambs were shipped with another possible in September.
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Frederick County
Frederick County Livestock Association
Middletown
E. Brumback
George Herring
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
French Miles
Eastern Livestock Marketing Association
Sale of Winchester house and lot in 1938 court suit
In the Cor tion Court of Winchester Virginia on July 30 1938 Amanda Cook Emma Cook et al seek sale of the house and lot at 684 North Loudoun Street belonging to the late George W Cook with proceeds to rightful claimants. Imma Cook not Virginia resident must appear within fifteen days to protect her interest. notice to be published weekly in Evening Star and posted at Court House front door by August 1 next Rule day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortion
Ester
Amanda Cook
Emma Cook
North
Loudoun Street
Winchester
Virginia
George W. Cook
Imma Cook
Evening Star
Farmers Discuss All-Risk Wheat Insurance in Frederick County
More than 100 farmers attended a Saturday meeting in Frederick County to learn about the new all-risk wheat crop insurance offered by the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation. John East of Staunton spoke as county leaders described how the policy can insure 75 percent of the average yield for both farm operators and landlords. Applications for the 1939 winter wheat crop policies are open in county AAA offices, with separate policies possible for each party’s share and the same premium and benefits applying to both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
John East
Staunton
Agricultural Constrution Association
Thos
Virginia
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
Fred Stine
AAA
Mr. Stine
Frederick county farmers order large phosphate supply
One hundred tons of triple super phosphate have been ordered by Frederick County farmers. Produced in the Tennessee Valley, the fertilizer will be used on permanent pastures grasses clovers and on grasses in apple orchards and alfalfa. It will fill three or four cars and be stored in Stephens City Gainesboro and Winchester warehouses. Many farmers take advantage of the low cost to secure a supply. It cannot be used on row crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Tennessee Valley
Stephens City
Gainesboro
Winchester
Coal And Oil Interests Protest Reciprocity Pact
Washington August 15 coal and oil interests protested a proposed trade pact with Venezuela. Representative Randolph WVa noted about 6 million tons of bituminous coal displaced in 1937 by oil imports. He warned that 60 cents of every dollar in the coal industry went to miners, while Grady questioned crude oil export figures and the overall impact on coal displacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Committee
Venezuela
Randolph
Dw.va
Henry Grady
Tariff Commission
Grady
United States
Wheat Loans Planned for 1938 Crop at Riverton
Riverton Milling Corporation bonds its warehouse to accept 1938 wheat as collateral for loans. Loans on No 2 soft red winter wheat are 78 cents per bushel, No 3 at 75 cents after a 3 cent discount for light smut or garlic, or 8 cent discount for heavy infestation. Applications via county agent. $1.50 fee. Grain must be 1938 crop and lien free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverton Milling Corporation
Stine
Brumback
Seizure of 100-Gallon Still Near Wardensville
Sheriff Bywaters and deputies seized a 100 gallon still in Upper Vance Cove off Wardensville road and six barrels of mash. Betsy Lou is the name given to the still by ABC agents. owner to contact the sheriff. Press appeal seeks the owners of the illicit operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bywaters
Bob DeHaven
ABC
Betsy Lou
Upper
Vance Cove
Wardensville Road
Betsy Uu
Group Health Plans Arlington County Hospital
Group Health Association announces construction of a hospital in Virginia at Sutton Hall on the Old Dominion Highway in Arlington County. The Sutton mansion will be rebuilt into a 15 bed facility with plans for a larger future hospital near Sutton Hall. President William C. Kippatrick says opposition from organized medicine compelled the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Hospital
Sutton Hall
Richard S Sutton
Old Dominion Highway
Ariington County
Sutton
Sutton H
William C. Kixpatrick
Group Health
The
Medical Society
District of Columbia
Jews Scrub Vienna Streets Amid Nazi Purge Photo
A refugee smuggled out a striking image showing elderly Jews cleaning Vienna streets as the Nazi purge of Jews in former Austria continues. Swastika bearing Nazis loom as neighbors are humiliated, highlighting persecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Austria
Central
Preas
Tribute to G R Haines at Virginia Firemen’s Convention
At the Virginia Firemen’s Association convention in Luray Virginia citizens paid tribute to the late G Reginald Haines former chairman of the association's Executive Committee He was well known in Luray where his home stood before moving to Winchester Flowers were laid on his grave Chaplain Rev Mr Garber led the memorial service with Mrs Pred W Forney of Winchester and Chief Swann of Culpeper assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Firemen's Association
Luray
G. Reginald Haines
Haines
Virginia Fireman’s Association
Winchester
Garber
Baptist Church
Staunton
Hunter Maddex to Teach at Handley High School
Hunter Maddex, athletic director at Charles Town High School for three years, resigns to join Handley High School faculty. He will be assistant football coach to Norman Ochs and basketball coach, teaching science and mathematics while pursuing a master's at Columbia. Maddex previously starred for Shepherd College. He and his wife will relocate to Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter Maddex
Charles Town
W. Va
Handley High School
Star
Maddox
West Virginia
Norman Ochs
Columbia
Shepherd College
Shepherdstown
Maddex
Shepherd
Winchester
Marble Matter Holds Attention in TVA Hearing
Knoxville August 15 The Berry Marble case dominated a congressional committee as open hearings entered a second month. TVA general counsel James Lawrence Fly was expected to describe the authoritys handling of claims by Senator George Berry and associates for marble and mineral properties flooded by Norris Dam waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Berry
Tennessee Valley Authority
James Lawrence Fly
TVA
George Berry
D-Tenn
Norris Dam
Enemy No 2 Admits Robbery Plea In Court
Charles Bird once labeled public enemy No 2 pleaded guilty to armed robbery in Criminal Court. He admitted one robbery of a liquor truck driver for 36 dollars while his wife Barbara pleaded innocent to the joint accusation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Charles Bird
Public Enemy No. 2
Barbara
Serbs and Croats Call to Free Yugoslav Regime
Serbian and Croatian opposition leaders in Belgrade urged followers to cast off the unpatriotic despotic Yugoslav regime, signaling a push for national independence and political change across Yugoslavia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Legionnaires Attend Virginia Convention Sessions
Five members of Robert Y. Conrad Post No 21 American Legion attend sessions underway in Charlottesville Virginia. E C Goss left for the convention Saturday and defended his Legion Golf Championship at Farmington Country Club. Philip Fowle leaves tomorrow for business sessions with Ed Lupton E C Parker and John Fosbrink also participating as the meeting is expected to adjourn Wednesday amid tensions with the old guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Y. Conrad
Post
American Legion
Charlottesville
E. C. Goss
Legion
Farmington Country Club
Philip Fowle
Ed. Lupton
E. C. Parker
John Fosbrink
Georgia Senator Defends Democratic Values in Georgia Campaign
The veteran Georgia senator denounces federal influence and party consolidation. He defends white Democrats’ right to choose their representatives, condemns the Non-Partisan League and Communists, and insists Georgia cannot be bought. He warns the people face a state trial and urges liberal Democratic freedoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Democratic Party
SBM
JoJeUes
Army Passes Kept by W. H. Trimble Exhibited at The Star
W. H. Trimble of 743 Woodland Avenue displayed Civil War federal provost marshal passes at The Star. The documents, dated 1864 to 1869, bore signatures from army officers around Winchester and Martinsburg, including a Sheridan era pass authorizing $70 of farm equipment purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Trimble
Woodland Avenue
Star
United States Army
Winchester
W.D. Trimble
Mr. Trimble
White Hall
Martinsburg
Poughkeepsie Withholds Reception for World Youth Congress
Acting Mayor William B. Duggan said Poughkeepsie will not officially greet delegates arriving for the World Youth Congress second annual meeting. Alderman George Becker cast doubt on the group's alleged Communist ties while noting no proof they are not Communists. The congress will use Vassar College as its headquarters for the week long session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
World Youth Congress
Council
Congress
George Becker
Vassar College
Haines Declares He Can't Hear Tale of Jurors in Trial
In a crowded courtroom Justice Pecora manages juror excuses rapidly. Only 187 veniremen remain after dismissals while Dewey seeks severance for Martin Weintraub to avoid delaying the trial. Hines remains the sole defendant as three others pleaded guilty and the rest are missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecora
Talesman
Veniremen
Dewey
Hines
Martin Weintraub
Dictment
Weintraub
Wealthy Home Founder Anne Seskin Dies in Baltimore
Mrs. Anne Seskin widow of Louis B. Suskin died after two weeks of illness in Baltimore. She came as an emigre with nothing and built wealth, becoming active in Jewish charities and constructing the Levindale Hospital, the Jewish home for the aged and infirm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Anne Seskin
Louis B. Suskin
Levindale Hospital
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Frederick
Herring
Miles
Middletown, Va
John W. Rosenberger & Co., Inc
A, Homes
Carey
Braddock St
Firemen'’s
Riverton
Arlington Co
Group Health Association, Inc
American Medical Association
G. R. Haines
Handley
Kathleen Mann
Atlantic City
Westwood Club
Richmond
Legionnaires
George
C. H. Foreman
Interior Department
Senate
Tom Corcoran
Benny Cohen
Marvin McIntyre
Labor
John L. Lewis
H-E-L-P
Winchester Business College
N. Loudoun St
P. O
Ziassuits
Firestone Auto Supply and Service Store
N. Main St
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