Plans Complete For Transporting 2000 Frederick Students
Arrangements to transport about 2000 Frederick county pupils for the 1940 41 session are set, with Carpers Valley excluded. R E Ayler and Leslie D Klin report 16 drivers serving communities from Miller School to Stephens City and beyond.
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Frederick County
Carpers Valley
R. E. Ayler
Stephens City
Leslie D. Klin
Miller School
Winchester
White Hall
Herbert Fries
C. B. Dawson
Gore
Charles Franks
Brvarly
Guy Smith
Star Tannery
Isaiah MclIlwee
Kernstown
Grove Carper's Valley
Robert Kremer
Mountain View
N. B. Pould Hill
Mount Airy
A. D Vis
Gainesboro
Paul Luttrell
O. Stotler
James H. Adams
Middletown
Frederick
Mrs. Ruble 33 Dies at Home in Cedar Grove
Mrs. Mary Ruble Jackson 33 died this morning at her mother's home near Nain after six months of illness. Born May 15 1907 she was a lifelong member of Little Mountain Methodist Church. Survived by mother a brother James Ruble and sister Louise Ruble. Funeral Monday at 2 pm from her mother's home. Interment Grange Hall Cemetery. Rev R A Whitten to conduct service.
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Mary Ruble Jackson
Fannie Lewis Ruble
Nain
Ruble
George Ruble
Little Mountain Methodist Church
Cedar Grove
James Ruble
Louise Ruble
Omp
Grange Hall
R. A. Whitten
Delightful Book On Presidency Is At Library
A new study by Harold J. Laski titled The American Presidency offers an objective interpretation of the presidency’s powers and limits within the constitutional framework. The book argues the president has a unique role, shaped by forces hedging executive authority, and notes its lively, informal approach for readers interested in American life. Borrowing from Handley Library is available.
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United States
Studeeva
Harold J. Laski
Bryce
Handley Library
Presidency Exhausting To Holders
Feature by Ray Peacock argues presidents face shorter postinauguration lives. Since Washington, Coolidge, life expectancy after taking office averages around ten to seventeen years, with several assassinations and in office deaths noted. The piece concludes that defeated candidates may live longer beyond elections than those who win.
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Buchanan
George Washington
Calvin Coolidge
Lincoln
Garfield
McKinley
Harrison
Taylor
Harding
Coolidge
John Adams
Jefferson
Madison
John Quincy Adams
Jackson
van Buren
Tyler
Fillmore
Market Quotations Baltimore and Chicago Livestock Prices
Baltimore and Chicago livestock prices show steady hog and cattle markets with limited sales. Hogs top near 7.30, with weights 170 to 240 pounds common. cattle and calves move modestly, grassers around 10.35, heifers scarce, and calves near 10.00 for good and choice. Officials report demand and receipts shaping the week’s upturn.
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Baltimore
N. J
U. S
Chicago Livestock
Chicago
Baltimore Livestock
U. S. Dept. Agri
Stock Market Tightens as War News Weighs on Traders
New York August 17 Leading stocks moved slowly as traders await updates from Europe. Investors stayed cautious amid Britain’s battle, German blockade threats, and ongoing air raids. The market saw a block trade of Graham Page 13 000 shares at 12 with a two hour volume near 100 000 shares.
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New York
England
Britain
Germany
British Isles
Willkie
Graham-Page
Program of Home Agent Week Schedule August 19 24
County program outlines activities for August 19 to 24. Miss Elizabeth Sprouse, county home demonstration submits details including visits by specialists from Blacksburg, 4-H club meetings, Institute of Rural Affairs reports, canning demonstrations, and a county wide family picnic at Cacapon Park.
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Elizabeth Sprouse
Helen Alverson
Blacksburg
Middletown
Middletown Home Demonstration Club
Judy
Institute of Rural Affairs
Round Hill
Grover Carper
Stephens City
Miller Bailey
Kernstown
Canning
Gore 4-H Club
Gore
Friendly Grove 4-H Club
Ralph Nesselrodt
Denver Hershman
Wheat and grain quotations ease near terms in Chicago market
Chicago and Baltimore grain markets report a partial rebound from yesterday’s 5 cent wheat drop as buyers amid ongoing war fears lift prices. Wheat Sept and May move around 69 to 71 cents, corn Sept near 60 cents, oats and soybeans also show firming quotes alongside lard bellies and rye futures reflecting cautious demand.
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Chicago
Britain
England
Chicago Cash Grains
Baltimore Grain
Baltimore
Market figures listed for major companies
The excerpt lists stock prices for several firms including Republic Steel Sears Roebuck Southern R Union Pac U S Steel Woolworth and Western Union with shares trading around 16 75 10 8 34 34 82 17 51 34.
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Penn. R. R
Republic Steel
Sears Roebuck
Southern R
O. of N. J
Texas Corp
Union Pac
Western Union
U. S. Steel
Woolworth
John Spaid 69 Dies After Long Illness in Lehew
John W. Spaid, 69, of Lehew West Virginia, farmer, died at his home after a two year illness due to complications. Survived by wife Almira Ridgeway Spaid, daughters Maude Loy of Winchester and Mae Burns of California, and sons William and Levi at home. Funeral services at Shi loh Methodist Church conducted by Rev. C. H. Anderson, with interment in the church cemetery. Pallbearers listed as L. W. Frank, M. W. Frank, Hunter Frank, James Frank, Tom Davis, Carson Davis.
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John W. Spaid
Lehew
W. Va
Frederick and
Katherine Brill Spaid
Almira Ridgeway Spaid
Maude Loy
Winchester
Mae Burns
California
William
Levi Spa
Islanders Seek U. S. Adoption
Tahiti islanders lobby for U S adoption after French capitulation halts copra trade. Maston Steamski Line Executive H E Pippin reports locals face flour shortages and devalued French money, urging American support.
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Los Angeles
Tahiti
H. E. Pippin
Maston Steamski Line
United States
France
Local Markets Full Grain Prices and Live Stock Listings
The Star lists daily local market details with wholesale and retail flour prices including Short Patent Brans and Patente Brand brands. It also shows live stock quotes for steers cows calves hogs and lambs, plus dairy products and various feeds, with unit weights and per bag prices.
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Star
DRS der Edding Ace Ae
Ibsane
Cotsteinstars
Otal
Lambes Ence
Butter Fates
Van
Brotlér SJ Manhaee Perera
Carter Ee Site
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Optimistic Picture of Virginia Business From Virginia Chamber
The Virginia State Chamber of Commerce reports June power use up 12 percent year over year and Hampton Roads coal dumpings up 34 percent for the first six months. Retail sales rise 7 percent in the Fifth District, bank debits up 4 percent, and insurance sales up 23 percent. Construction activity centers on defense needs with multiple dock, hospital, and base projects in Norfolk, Portsmouth, Langley Field, and other sites.
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Bee
Virginia
Virginia State Chamber Commerce
Hampton Roads
Federal Reserve District
National Defense Program
Newport News
Navy
Portsmouth
Virginia Engineering Company
Naval Air Station
Norfolk
Norfolk Navy Yard
Quantico Marine Base
Norfolk Naval Hospital
Dahlgren Proving Grounds
Langley Field
Fort Myer
Arlington County
Fort Monroe
Works Projects Administration
Pollack Manufacturing Company
Arlington
American Hardware Company
Petersburg
Answers to Today's Quiz Print on Page Four
The page lists ten quiz answers including Tippecanoe, a three cent piece and half dime, a brass statue of Apollo, a two year period, Joseph W. Martin Jr., No, Second,Enclosure or garden, Abraham, and pressure inside the pipe.
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Tippecanoe
Apollo
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
Abraham
Wilmington Marriage Rush Taming Delaware's licensing line
In Wilmington Delaware couples flocked to obtain licenses to wed amid relaxed state rules. The clerk of the peace issued licenses in strict numerical order first come first served with cards bearing guidance for applicants.
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Wilmington
Del
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John W. Rosenberger
Braddock St
Herbert Hoover
Ray Peacock
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Appomattox
Alta Vista
Stock Market Report
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Anaconda
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Kennecott
M. Ward
Natl. Dairy
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Hollywood
Good Housekeeping Bureau
McKesson & Robbins, Inc
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Logan Clendening
Hawaii
Sharps
WFMD
Westminster
Oak Grove
C.C.C
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway
Richmond
Norfolk and Western Railway
Virginia Bridge Company
Roanoke
Radford
Burlington Mills, Inc
U.S. Housing Authority
Blue Ridge Parkway
National Park Service
North Carolina
Tidewater
Bond Brothers
Cameron St
Fairfax Lane
Nees
FM Hammer Mills
Fairbanks-Morse
Barr’s Orchard & Farm Supply
Hotpoint
Marvel
W. Adams
E. Piccadilly St
Valley Pride
United Food Stores
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