County Farmers Choose Officers Conclave Planned Here Saturday
County farmers from Frederick's districts elect officers and delegates for the county agricultural association. Four hundred thirty four votes were cast. Saturday morning at 1 o'clock the county convention will name the county committee for the 1841 program year.
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Unity Agricultural
Frederick
Agen
Stin
Stine
County &Sgricultural Association
Ack Creek
Ellswartheem
H C More T.ed
Illness Fatal To Mr Reed
John W. Reed, 70, Frederick county fruit grower and farmer, died at his Welltown area home after a long illness. Born October 23, 1869 in Shenandoah county, he moved to Frederick county as a young man and was known for progressive farming methods. He is survived by his wife Margaret Kump, a son Leslie Reed, a sister and a brother, plus several nieces and nephews. Funeral at 2 p.m. Saturday from the home, with burial in Mount Hebron. Pallbearers named.
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John W. Reed
Frederick County
Welltown
Shenandoah County
Reed
Henry Jackson Reed
Hardy County
W Va
Emma Barton
Margaret Kump
Ella Himelright
Wheatfield
Leslie Reed
Rachel Crisman
Baltimore
Charles E Reed
Winchester
Maynard
Woodrow Reed
John Crisman
Annie Lanahan
Iona Shaffer
Thelma Bender
W. O. Talbert
Mount Hebron
Ray Butler
George Yeakley
Shirley Hicks
J. O. Chamberlain
Roy L. Bageant
Jack Hausenfluck
Young Democrats Hold An Outing At Capon River Cabin
The Young Democratic Club of Winchester and Frederick County held its annual outing at Ralph Pifer's cabin camp on the Capon river last night with over 100 attendees. A. Willis Robertson, slated speaker, could not attend but the event was enjoyable and the menu was delectable.
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Young Democratic Club
Winchester
Frederick County
Ralph Pifer
Capon River
A. Willis Robertson
Answers to Today’s Quiz
The page lists correct responses for ten questions across topics from geography to politics. It identifies Ireland as the second answer and Alabama as the fifth, with other items including boxing as a sport and Frank Murphy as a political figure.
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Ireland
Alabama
State Street
Frank Murphy
New York
Cecil Rhodes
Photo Exhibit Opens Monday Near Millwood
Clarke Historical Association unveils nearly 200 Clarke portraits at the Black Penny near Millwood on Route 12. The four day show runs Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m with free admission. Portraits of local historical interest will appeal to Clarke County citizens.
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Millwood
Clarke
Clarke Historical Association
Route 12
Berryville
Millwood Road
Everard K. Meade
Meade
Clarke County
Wheat Loan Application Time Here
Farmers who followed the program in 1940 can apply for wheat loans now. County Agent Stine notes the rate is 176 for No 2 red winter wheat and 74 for light garlicky. Four hundred thirty seven checks totaling 9321.88 for wheat parity payments at 10 cents per bushel went to 344 farms. Nine cents per bushel is due under the 1940 soil conservation program. August 31 deadline for crop insurance for wheat. Insurance costs about a half bushel per acre and pays 75 percent of average adjusted yield.
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Stine
Approve Fund To Control Exports
Washington report on a Roosevelt backed bill to create a 500 million dollar loan fund to control exportable surpluses in Canada and Latin America. The plan expands Export Import Bank lending and Reconstruction Finance Corporation capacity and extends the bank’s life to 1947.
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Washington
House
Senate
Roosevelt
New World
Canada
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Insurance rates fall below World War highs in 1914 18
London reports war risk shipping insurance at 20 percent of valuation in some sea areas, but overall levels remain lower than during World War I. An informant notes that even 1917 submarine era rates never exceeded 20 percent, and Germany’s limited navy and failed blockade efforts explain current lower costs.
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London
Germany
Britain
Approve Release Of Some Frozen Funds
Washington August 22 The special Treasury office controlling about 3.5 billion in invaded European assets says it has approved 27 128 and disapproved 2 586 applications for release of some frozen funds No amounts were disclosed
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Washington
Special
Treasury Office
Virginia Wheat Growers Benefit From Insurance Rates
Harrisonburg reports John H. East of Churchville says Virginia commercial wheat growers in the Agricultural Conservation program enjoy lower all risk crop insurance premium rates than some Western growers.
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Harrisonburg
Virginia
John H. East
Churchville
Virginia Aaa
Nazi Big Berthas Shell English Convoy Continues Attacks
British reports claim nearly 1,000 German planes have been lost since June 18 as raids on England resume with sporadic attacks. Air Minister Sir Archibald Sinclair warned the invasion threat remains. In England, deaths occurred from bombing raids on southeastern and southwestern towns. Egypt debates war policy for five hours with no declaration against Italy unless Italy attacks. Romanian and Bulgarian delegates reach a tentative deal to return southern Dobruja to Bulgaria. Romanian Hungary talks continue.
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Germany
England
Archibald Sinclair
Britain
Egypt
Italy
Romania
Transylvania
Hungary
Rumania
Democratic Leader Dies in Philadelphia
Francis Dehaes Janvier of New died in Philadelphia as reported on August 22. The obituary notes his prominence in Democratic circles and his long service to the party. The brief tribute cites his leadership roles and local community engagements.
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Philadelphia
Francis Dehaes Janvier
New
Larrick Son Improves After Pipe Burst Injury
John Fred Larrick, son of Middletown Mayor Fred Larrick, shows improvement at the hospital after a Sunday night pipe burst at the Front Royal Viscose plant where he works. His father says he can see and doctors are optimistic for full recovery.
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John Fred Larrick
Middletown
Fred Larrick
Larrick
Front Royal Viscose
Prominent Delaware Attorney Die at 66 in Philadelphia
Delmar attorney and former Democratic State Committee member dies after long illness at Presbyterian Hospital. He was 66.
State Employes Removed By Nazis In Alsace and Lorraine
German authorities in Alsace and Lorraine completed removal of all state employes. The last group left yesterday under German orders, taking 50 pounds of baggage and 250 marks, with confiscation of remaining property. Civil ties link Alsace to Baden and Lorraine to the Saar in the German Reich.
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Alsace
Lorraine
Basel
Switzerland
Alsace and
France
Vichy
Germany
Baden
Saar
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Rosenberger
Braddock St
MR. X
National Ave
Berryville Pike
Mr. Reed
Frederick Fruitgrower
Young Democrats
Arbor Cretonne
Priscilla
Canaan
Glen Row
Jacquard
History Group
Dobruja
Bulgaria
Fairfax Lane
Penney’s
Coat Club
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