Apple contest honors and 4-H corn winners in Frederick County
Last night the Frederick County Corn and Pasture Club and the Quality Apple Contest awarded prizes. Winners included Grover Teets Jr and John Smith, with Fay Marker Miller, Russell Morrison and others receiving cash awards. Dr Love urged farmers to seek rational, collective progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Teets, Jr
John Smith
Fay Marker Miller
Russell Morrison
Frederick County Corn & Pasture Club
Butler
Joseph E. Butler
B. F. Strother
Frederick County Council of Churches
Fred I. Brumback
J. Pinckney Arthur
Harry Ridgeway
Farmers & Merchants National Bank
Frederick County
John T. Wolfe
Robert Edwards
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
J. Douglas Butler
H. A. Rollins
Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Love
Slayer of Parents in 1935 is Captured for Third Time
Syracuse reports Howard Merrit Pierson 41 once a Texas college student who killed his parents in 1935 and escaped mental institutions twice more was captured a third time after visiting a psychiatrist. He had a history of escapes, insurance motive claims, and a life of moving between cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N. Y
Texas
Howard Merrit Pierson
William Pierson
Texas Supreme Court
Howard
University of Texas
Francis Garn
Pierson
Garn
Austin
Tex
Lee Allen
Minneapolis
R. C. Rowell
Rowell
Philadelphia
Rochester
Buffalo
Donald Alcott Kennedy
William Jennings
Despedida Navy custom marks farewell for departing officer
The term Despedida refers to a farewell party held when an officer is about to be detached. After packing and shipping preparations, close friends gather at the officer’s home to say goodbye, often bringing refreshments. The Spanish word means leave-taking, with roots believed to lie in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Local farming leaders named in county recognition roster
Robert L. DeHaven sheriff James L. Givens and J. C. Gordon instructors at James Wood High School Robert M. Dailey a local Farm Bureau Insurance representative Robert J. McNally Jr Shenandoah Valley National Bank W W Hunt National Fruit Products Co William D Fletcher Frederick County Agent George Whitacre deputy Frederick County Clerk A P Barnhart farm placement supervisor V S E S and E W Adams Jr winner of the Master Farm Family award presented by Progressive Farmer and V P I Extension Service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. DeHaven
John Gerken
Clarke County
James L. Givens
J. C. Gordon
James Wood High School
Robert M. Dailey
Far Bureau
Robert J. McNally, Jr
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
W. W. Hunt
National Fruit Products Co
William D. Fletcher
Frederick County
George Whitacre
A. P. Barnhart
Virginia State Employment Service
E. W. Adams, Jr
Progressive Farmer Magazine
V. P. I. Extension Service
McCarthy Accuses Senate Subcommittees of Ridicule
Sen. McCarthy accuses two Senate subcommittees led by Sen. Hennings and Sen. Johnston of undermining anti Communist security hearings through ridicule and misrepresentation. He asks Sen. McClellan to open a parallel study. No comment yet from the subcommittee leaders or McClellan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Love
Love
Washington
Sen
McCarthy
R-Wis
Senate
Sens. Hennings
D-Mo
Olin D. Johnston
D-Sc
McClellan
D-Ark
Wisconsin
Hennings
Johnston
Civil Service Subcommittee
Feeding Birds During Severe Weather
Community warns residents to provide food for birds as cold snaps persist. The advisory highlights feeding stations and close observation of local species to support avian survival through harsh conditions.
Five Die in Ottawa Fire Family Tragedy
A mother Florence Estenson and three of her five children died when a two story frame dwelling burned on Ottawa west side. Month old twins Jane and Janet survived in critical condition with husband Arthur Estenson injured outside. Remaining children Elizabeth 5 Brian 4 Ronald 2 are confirmed deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ottawa Civic Hospital
Florence Estenson
Elizabeth
Brian
Ronald
Estenson
Arthur
Parrill Service Held This Morning
Funeral service for Mrs. Martha Ellen Parrill who died at her Whitacre residence Tuesday night was held at Redland Methodist Church near Whitacre. Friends gathered at daughter Velma Kerns’ home then proceeded to the church for services by Rev. Carl B. Glover. Pallbearers were Harry Geno Daniel Gano Homer Elliott Fonz ie Spielman Clark Bageant and Elmer Patterson. Interment followed at Woodlawn Cemetery near Whitacre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Ellen Parrill
Whitacre
Redland Methodist Church
Fonzie Spielman
Clark Bageant
Elmer Patterson
Woodlawn
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Corp
Arrow
Pleetway
H. C. Sheetz & Son
Complete Insurance Service
Hansbrough & Carter
N. Loudoun St
Winchester
Henry T. Goode & Son
P.O. Box
Winchester, Virginia
Christendom
Handley School
Helen Lavoie
Helen
Rhearsal
Choir of Angels
Children’s Aid Society
New York
Mr. Brumback
J. H. Hanley
Apple and Peach Inspection Service of
Richmond
C. M. Rosenberger
Board of Supervisors
Grover Teets
C. H. Hill
A. B. Groves
Hardy R. Edwards
Commercial & Savings Bank
Robert EB. Prettyman
Northern Virginia Power Company
Paul T. Moore
Frederick County Soil Conservation Technician
Wilbur Feltner
Parmers & Merchants National Bank
Sinatra
Frank Sinatra
Hollywood
Phyllis Kirk
OLD Star Building
J. W. Arthur
K. Boscawen St
United States Air Force Symphony Orchestra
Handley High School
Stonewall Jackson Chapter
Disabled American Veterans
Winchester-Frederick War Memorial
P. S
G&m Music Center Shenval Music Co
Clowe’s Jewelry Store
Lovett Brothers
Jane
Janet
Lupton Orchard Service
Capitol Theatre
Capitol
SUN
Jack Palance
Charlie the
Biggest
Ida Lupino
Marion
Wendell Corey
Os Smiley
Jean Hagen
Os Connie
Rod Steiger
Hoff
Ilka
Everett Sloane
Roe Agents
Wesley Addy
Os Hank
Shelley Winters
Dixie Evans
Aldrich
Big Knife
Clifford Odets
Apache Warfare
Fort Yuma
Technicolor
Hable
Savior George Montgomery
Yellow Rose
America
Neus
Fay
Superscope
John Ericson
Mari Blanchard
Neville Brand
Red Cross
A. B. Solenberger Insurance and
HELL
Gray & Eddy
Earl L. Mason
Insurance
Loudoun St
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