Apples Fed to Cows Proves Profitable Say Virginia Experts
Roanoke reports Virginia Tech dairy head Professor C W Holdaway told the Virginia Horticultural Society that dried apple pomace can be sold for 5 to 7 dollars per ton and whole apples can replace corn silage in milk production. He cited experiments at Blacksburg and ongoing studies on apple juice in milk drinks and apple by products.
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Roanoke
C. W. Holdaway
Virginia Tech
Virginia Horticultural Society Today
V. P. I. Dairyman
Blacksburg Institution
Holdaway
Washington State
V.P. I
Federal Power Bonds Considered
The national power conference discussed a proposal for a government corporation to sell bonds to the public to finance a national power network within the private electric utility industry. Officials said sources close to the national power policy committee originated the idea and some spokesmen for the board received it with interest.
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Washington
National Power Conference
National Power Policy Committee
Bergen Ill From Boil On Face
Ventriloquist Edgar Bergen is confined to his home with an infection from a boil on his face and may miss his weekly program with Charlie McCarthy. NBC said his return to the air is uncertain.
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Bergen
Hollywood
Edgar Bergen
Charlie McCarthy
National Broadcasting Company
Red Cross Will Accept Finn Aid
Norman Davis announced after a White House meeting that the American Red Cross will accept contributions for Finland. The organization has 3,700 chapters authorized to help and 50,000 surgical dressings ready to ship to the war damaged country.
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Washington
Norman Davis
American Red Cross
White House
Davis
Two British Ships Lost In Crashes In Fog
Halifax reports the loss of the freighter Manchester Regiment and the freighter Chancellor after collisions at sea in pea soup fog. Survivors arrive aboard the liner Oropesa which rammed the Manchester Regiment. 42 Chancellor crew members are aboard.
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Halifax
N. S
Manchester Regiment
Oropesa
Stephens City School Days Highlights From December 1939
The Stephens City page reports class news across grades A to F including fresh men jokes about candy and rumors of friend losses. Home Economics notes cover new electric iron and a water softener, with plans for a wash basin project and Christmas box fundraisers. FFA news details a baseball team setup, manager Ralph Snapp and captain Richard Boyd, plus a committee for a trailer purchase.
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Home Eco
Home Economics Club
Martha Richard
Anna Margaret Beavers
Alyn Loy
Rachel Welch
F. F. A. News
Stephens City
Robert Richard
FP. F. A
Ralph Snapp
Richard Boyd
Tin Pan Alley Style Verse List of Classic Sentimental Songs
A string of nostalgic song lines and titles flows as a dated chorus of love longing and romantic advice. The piece weaves fragmented phrases like I Long To Belong to You and Dont Worry About Me into a collage of era tunes.
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Johnnie
Senior Class Raises Funds for Room Renovation
The senior class reports a lively meeting where the room beautifying committee raised seven dollars and twenty five cents by selling sandwiches and cakes and receiving small donations. Funds will buy curtains wall brackets green burlap for the bulletin board and other items to finish the senior room before Christmas holidays. The president formed two committees one to secure a Christmas tree and another to decorate it.
First Game of the Season Versus Strasburg at Toms Brook
The season opener Friday December 1 ended in a 28 15 defeat after the team found its footing in the third quarter. Rain hindered attendance but Miss Hamrick organized trips to ensure spectators could watch the game.
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Strasburg
Toms Brook
Hamrick
Scandinavians Put Crisis Up To Nations League
In Oslo on December 7 Swedish Danish and Norwegian foreign ministers agreed to use the League of Nations to start peace talks between Russia and Finland. A communique noted discussions on how the war in Finland could affect the broader situation, with results kept secret.
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Norway
League of Nations
Russia
Finland
Sweden
Denmark
Polish U Boat Wilk Joins British Navy After Baltic Escape
The Polish submarine Wilk which built at Le Havre in 1929 escaped Baltic waters and joined the British navy. The Wilk with 980 tons and six torpedo tubes joined the Orzel which had already escaped Estonian waters. The Orzel’s escape prompted Soviet demands on Estonia as Baltic expansion unfolded. The Wilk reportedly joined the British on October 14.
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Wilk
Wolf
Baltic
Orzel
Admiralty
le Havre
Russia
Estonia
Classmates manage finance board contest profits split
The magazine contest profits totaled 23 dollars 69 cents with 3.95 to seventh grade 2.15 to sixth grade and 13.83 to the high school department. Treasurer Mrs. C B Stickey recorded 66 dollars 11 cents and the meeting adjourned to Friday December 8 1939.
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Victor Carbaugh
Harold Bolen
Ayler
Finance Board
Franklin Bailey
Margaret Carper
Billy Bass
C. B. Stickey
Soviet and Japs Talk of Non-Aggression Pact
Tokyo December 7 It was learned that talks toward a non aggression pact between Soviet Russia and Japan are in progress though observers doubt the moves are sincere. Domei quoted Seijiro Yoshizawa as saying proposals have been exchanged while avoiding a clear initiative. The United States has denounced its trade treaty with Japan effective January 26 and Grew has complained about American interests in China.
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Soviet Russia
Japan
United States
Domei
Seijiro Yoshizawa
American Affairs Bureau
Japanese Foreign Office
German's Slaying Is Held Personal
A German embassy spokesman said reports on Walter Engelberg's killing show no political motive. The case is personal and will be handled by the consulate-general, not the embassy, due to the lack of political elements.
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Washington
Walter Engelberg
New York
Devotions Led by Mrs Eustler at Braddock Street Church
Mrs Eustler will lead the devotional programs at Braddock Street Methodist Church Sunday morning at 9 45 o clock for the Margaret Collins Denny and the Comrade Bible Classes. Mrs Bly will teach the Margaret Collins Denny class and Mrs Rosenberger the Comrade class.
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Lucille Eustler
Margaret Collins Denny
Comrade Bible
Braddock Street Methodist Church
J. F. Bly
Rosenberger
Britain Employs Women in Warplane Factories
London reports Britain will use women to operate new warplane factories to free men for combat. Air ministry officials say this aligns with the Women's Auxiliary concept to release men for actual fighting duties.
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London
Britain
Air Ministry
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