Virginia State Horticultural Society Holds 43rd Annual Meet
The 43rd annual meeting of the Virginia State Horticultural Society concluded this afternoon with talks on packing methods, a combined packing and cold storage plant, and economic factors for Virginia apple growers. Speakers discussed box and basket packs, pest control, and the Rosemont packing operation with 100000 bushels capacity.
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Virginia State Horticultural Society
Virginia
W. S. Campfield
New England
W. S. Hough
Virginia Agricultural Experiment
Hough
San Jose
Harry F. Byrd, Jr
Winchester
Campfield
Mr. Byrd
Rosemont
Byrd
George Washington Hotel
Appleguard
Mr Winchester Warns on Christmas Tree Fire Prevention
A form from the U S Department of Agriculture explains treating a cut tree with ammonium sulfate solution to reduce combustibility. By weighing the trunk and dissolving the chemical in water, the tree absorbs the solution and becomes fire resistant. treated trees char rather than catch fire.
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United States Agricultural Department
Treasury Receipts and Debt Figures Reported
Treasury data for December 6 shows receipts of 11.1 million dollars and outlays of 25.38 million. Gross public debt totals 38.654 billion dollars, up by 3.07 million from the prior day.
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Washington
The
Treasury
Saturday Tag Day for tuberculosis drive in Winchester
Mrs. John L. Kater announced a Tag Day in Winchester on Saturday to raise funds from tuberculosis tag sales. Eighty percent stays with Winchester patients while the rest goes to Richmond to fund state wide education on the disease and its treatment.
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John L. Kater
Winchester
Kater
Richmond
Frederick County
Tightened Military Secrets Rules Move Ahead
Washington reports the Army and Navy tightening security on forts ships and planes as part of the defense push. Aliens face stricter access to aircraft plants permits now issued for shorter periods. New regulations authorize President to designate vital military sites where photography is forbidden without permission.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Roosevelt
Congress
Bazaar Off To Successful Start
The Friendship Firemen's Bazaar sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary opened at the McVicar Building on West Boscawen Street. About 100 suppers were served last night as games and attractions continue with a door prize drawing at 10:30 for a turkey. Proceeds aid the company’s indebtedness.
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Friendship Firemen's Bazaar
McVicar
West Boscawen Street
Hable's Palace Plans Free Christmas Party for Winchester Children
Herman Hable owner of Hable's Palace Theatre announced a free Christmas party for Winchester and nearby children on Friday December 23 at 10 am. The event, held for seven years, features toys candy fruit and a Santa Claus gift distribution with a comedy novelties program starting at 10 after doors open at 9. Parents may attend with their children.
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Herman H. Hable
Hable
Palace Theatre
Winchester
Santa Claus
Yuletide
Plan Seeks Tax Relief to Cut Railroads Interest Burden
Three members of the Senate Finance Committee support tax concessions to help railroads reduce long term interest costs. The proposal would waive income taxes on paper profits when railroads buy their own securities below face value, potentially enabling new bond issues to finance these purchases.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
House
Vandenberg
Mich
Herring
Iowa
King
Utah
Leo M. Cherne
Tax Research Institute of America
Profit Sharing Committee
Latin American Talks Open With Push to Curb European Propaganda
Argentina signals plan to introduce anti propaganda resolution at Pan American conference opening tomorrow. Delegates discuss solidarity policy with United States, aiming to curb cultural and political influence from Europe amid Nazi Austria events. Hull sounds out positions before any concrete plan.
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E. A. Chester Lima
Peru
United States
Argentina
Hull
Roosevelt
Europe
United Hemisphere
Brazil
Aacip i
Drater Allveed de Exnfreimter Alfranio de Meco
Austria
Banquet Draws Large Turnout for Horticulurists
The annual horticulturists banquet attracted about 400 attendees. Senator H. F. Byrd gave the address, followed by a humorous talk by Jimmy Gheen of New York City. Andrew Bell welcomed guests for Dr. C. R. Anderson who served as toastmaster. The event closed with the annual ball at 9 30.
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H. F. Byrd
Jimmy Gheen
New York City
Andrew Bell
C. R. Anderson
Public Instruction Chief Dr Sidney Hall Speaks at Clarke County Club
Dr Sidney B Hall superintendent of public instruction Richmond Va was guest speaker at the Clarke County Woman s Club meeting in Berryville Va today A summary of his address will appear in a future issue of this newspaper
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Berryville
Sidney B. Hall
Richmond
Clarke County Woman’s Club
Massive German immigration wait list grows to 300000
Washington reports nearly 300000 Germans await permission to migrate to the United States due to anti Semitic laws in Germany. About 90 percent are Jews, with only 27370 visas available annually, implying an 11 year wait. Consulates in Berlin Hamburg Stuttgart Vienna reinforce staff to handle the surge. Keywords include M Warren and visa divisions conducting inspections in Europe.
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Washington, Mec
United States
Germany
Berlin
Hamburg
Stuttgart
Vienna
M. Warren
Warren
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Roosevelt Heads White House Talks on Government Reorganization
President Roosevelt invited advisors to discuss prospects for a government reorganization bill through the next Congress. The proposal previously sparked fierce Capitol Hill opposition and narrowly failed in the House last year. The panel includes Louis Brownlow Luther Gulick and Charles E. Marriam.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Capitol Hill
House
Louis Brownlow
Luther Gulick
Charles E. Marriam
National toy bill seen at 183 million this Christmas
Chicago reports Santa's middle men estimate a 183 million dollar national toy bill for Christmas, about five percent higher than last year. The survey notes an average family spend of 62.50 and a total Christmas business near 2 billion, with 250 to 300 thousand new holiday jobs. Modernized toys dominate, with wheel goods and educational items rising in demand and store shelves filling with streamlined vehicles and interactive play figures.
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Chicago
Merchandise Mart
National Con- Tax Commission
Council President Denies Executiv e Session On Budget
Dr. Charles R. Anderson, mayor and council president, said the Tuesday night gathering was not an executive session. He described it as an informal finance committee meeting with full council present to discuss the tentative 1939 budget and answer questions. No formal action was taken and reporters were asked to leave. A special council meeting to consider the budget is planned for Friday night.
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Charles R. Anderson
Common Council
Dr. Anderson
Finance Committee
Herman Hable
Hable
New Destroyers Mustin and Russell Slide Down Ways
At Newport News Shipbuilding the two newest destroyers the Mustin and the Russell slid down the ways. Mrs Lloyd Mustin sponsor for the Mustin smashed champagne on its prow while Mrs Charlies H Marshall christened the Russell in honor of Rear Admiral John Henry Russell. Representative S Otis Bland attended as the ships prepared to be towed to construction piers for completion.
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Newport
Lloyd Munstin
Annapolis
Anne Howard
Josephine E. Mustin
Rosemont
Charlies H. Marshall
New York
U. S
Peggy Marshall
Patrick Bellinger
Portsmouth
S. Otis Bland
House Committee of Merchant Marine and Fisheries
James River
Stevedores In New York Quit Cripples Christmas Deliveries
Stevedores at highway terminals join truckers in a sympathy strike in New York threatening Christmas deliveries. About 2,000 workers quit at midnight, halting work at major freight terminals and signaling expansion to Jersey City and Hoboken. Trucking firms with out-of-town shipments report alternative delivery methods.
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New York
Jersey City
Hoboken
N. J
Winchester
For Sale Cheap 8 Room Brick Near Downtown Street
Modern brick eight room dwelling near downtown on principal street. Terms to suit buyer. Inquire 137 N Loudoun St or phone 389. R T Bryarly.
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Loudoun St
R. T. Bryarly
Fears Grip France as Italian Troops Mass Near Border
The article notes heightened anxiety in France as Italian forces concentrate near the Spanish border. It references regional military tensions and potential impacts on national security amid the boundary situation. The piece mentions French populace concerns and possible diplomatic actions in response to this mobilization.
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Spain
Farmers Backdrop in U S Business Summit Speech
At the Congress of American Industry in New York W W Waymack editor of the Des Moines Register and Tribune warned that democracy rests on a secure middle class with widespread private ownership, urging farmers to remain owners. Dr David Friday of Washington urged the mood would pass into history.
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New York
America
Congress of American Industry
W. W. Waymack
Des Moines Register and
Tribune
Farm Belt
David Friday
Washington, D. C
Stop Freight To Steal Cigarettes
A gang of thieves halted a Pennsylvania Railroad freight train in Metuchen New Jersey by disconnecting an air hose and stole part of a cigarette cargo before fleeing when detected by railroad police in Jersey City. The culprit crew used a waiting truck to load the packages at an isolated crossing.
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Metuchen
N. J
Pennsylvania Railroad
Jersey City
Visitors Pack Rotary Club Luncheon at George Washington
A large turnout attended the weekly Rotary Club luncheon at the George Washington Hotel. Guests included W. C. Tyson and M. S. Hess from Lockport New York Allen Bond D Maurice Wertz from Waynesboro Dave Shank from Harrisonburg S D Kite from Christiansburg Andy Cahill from Hagerstown and Dr O Van Duesen from Front Royal along with Ansel Solenberg er.
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Rotary Club
George Washington Hotel
W. C. Tyson
M.S. Hess
Lockport
Allen Bond
D. Maurice Wertz
Waynesboro
Dave Shank
Harrisonburg
S. D. Kite
Christiansburg
Andy Cahill
Hagerstown
O. van Duesen
Front Royal
Ansel Solenberger
Magazine subscriptions and gifts at Miller's Drug Store
An advertisement notes magazine subscriptions as ideal gifts from Miller's Drug Store and highlights related items including apples for shipping and fresh frost beans. It also promotes the Hort icultural Show display room on the first floor for Xmas gifts and new dresses at The Style Shop on North Loudoun Street.
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Miller’s Drug Store
Firestone Auto Supply & Service
Style Shop
Loudoun St
Italian Troop Concentrations Alleged Near France Stir Paris
Reports from the Spanish frontier claim Italian troops massing in insurgent Spain within striking distance of France and potential Italy Germany cooperation to press France. Protests erupt in Paris as students clash with police amid Tunisia and Corsica slogans. Lebrun summons Daladier for consultations on evolving Franco Italian relations.
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Paris
Fransé
Spain
France
Germany
Italy
Tunisia
Corsica
Tunis
Albert Lebrun
Daladier
Pyrenees
Francisco Franco
Venice
Ethiopia
Negus
Pantheon
Boulevard Saint Michel
Boulevards
Saint Michel
Saint Germain
Lebrun
Radical-o- Stalist
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Pertinax
Munich
Mussolini
Chester Memorial Hospital opens remodeled labs for public view
The recently remodeled section of Chester Memorial Hospital housing X ray, physical and pathological laboratories will be auctioned to the public this evening from 7:30 to 10:00 and again tomorrow evening the same hours. A cordial invitation is extended to all interested in inspecting the improvements.
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Chester Memorial Hospital
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Toytown
Bazaar
Hables
Senate Finance
Sidney
Hall
U.S.A
Council
Newport News Shipbuilding Co
Stevedores
Aioe
Winchester Wouleen Co
Dunn & Duvall
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