Virginia Apples And Dr William Alwood Pioneering Work
A review highlights Dr William B Alwood’s 1888 leadership at Virginia Techs horticulture department and his push to apply poisons and fungicides, introduce marketing lessons, and implement production reports. It notes Virginia’s rise to a top apple producing state with 10 million trees and potential export growth, with era photos and features on Shenandoah Valley apples and industry development.
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Lyute
Virginia
de Nininger
Virginis Hi Society
Gearagee
William B. Atwood
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Nininger
Derick
Ock
New York
San Francisco
Union
Washington
Clarke
Frederick
Josephine Wolord
Handley High School
Shenandoah Valley
Scefes
State Chamber of Commerce
Andrew Bell
Winchester Chamber of Commerc
Bids Invited For New Bridge Over Potomac
The Public Works Commission announced bids are due January 12 for a 1090 foot reinforced concrete arch bridge across the Potomac at Shepherdstown West Virginia to replace the flood damaged Sheppardstown crossing.
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Potomac
Mae Posts Commission
Ale Ced
Shepherdstown
Wie
Jefferson County
W. Va
Marc
Point of Rocks
Grin And Bear It Pittsburgh Boy Keeps Two Bear Cubs
Cecil I. Jenkins of Pittsburgh Kansas bought two bear cubs to fulfill a childhood dream. The bears have since disrupted the home by driving away a setter, killing the family cat, tearing a garage partition, and shredding Mrs. Jenkins' fur coat.
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Pittsburgh
Kas
Cecil I. Jenkins
Inquiry For Apples Declines In British Markets
In London and other markets the apple trade showed modest improvement only. Imports remained heavy but not unusually large for this season while English apples were plentiful and cheap. quality topped in Ena apples. Next week imports are expected light with prices mostly steady or lower for American apples and higher for pears.
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Fred A. Motz
London
Andon
U. S
Parrell
Virginia
York
Imperial
Nova Scotia
Baldwin
Newtown
Woender
Bramley
Cox
California
Oregon
Washington
Jonathan
Winesap
Norton legislator digs coal and apples tale
Wise county legislator Van Henry M. Bandy from Norton described finding coal in the basement of his house while a tree in his yard grew delicious apples. A hired man handled the coal digging and failed to remove props as the tunnel extended. The tree supposedly dropped into the coal mine.
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Richmond
Van
Yuletide Program at Galilee Church of Christ Christmas Night
The Bible school of Galilee Church of Christ near this place will present a Christmas night program next Friday at 8 o clock. Featured items include songs recitations solos and a Grandfather's Christmas tale with Santa Claus arrival and treats. Minister Wilbur A. Reid will preside and give a prayer.
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Oo Va
Bible School of Galilee Church of Christ
Wilbur A. Reid
Charles Kerns
Wilbur Bageant
Hazel Bageant
Douglas Lamp
Charles Brown
Emmett Dettra
Frances Bageant
Margery Nealis
Cornelia Gordon
Helen Kerns
Jack and
June Henshall
Betty Jane Clevenger
Margery Scrivener
DeKalb Russell
Jack Frost
Colleen Gardner
Santa Claus
Wilbur A
Bank Closing Notices for Christmas Holiday 1936
Banks announce closure on Friday December 25 and Saturday December 26 1936 as legal holidays. All paper maturing on those dates will be payable Monday December 28 1936. Cashiers listed include J H Yost John L Sloat Geo B Bushnell Harold G Brown and the Shenandoah Valley News Bank in Winchester.
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J. H. Yost
Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Co
Sooty
OHN L Sloat
Iine and Savings Bank
GEO. B. Bushnell Cashier
Union Bank of Winchester
Harold G. Brown
G. Shenandoah Valley Net’s Bank
Wall Paper and Paint Allied Yard Wall Paper and Paint Co
A historical newspaper item notes a local business named Wall Paper and Paint Allied Yard Wall Paper and Paint Co. The entry catalogs the firm as a supplier of wallpaper and painting materials serving nearby homes and shops.
Medical Profession Opposes Health Insurance Push
Doctors and medical groups criticize prepayment plans arguing they create demand for care and may worsen illness. They contend insurance raises costs for the poor, reduces medication quality, and diverts time from study while limiting prescriptions and treatment options. The bulletin urges alternative reforms over insurance.
Tug Corey Finds Moment Of Hope In City Agency Dropout
Tug Corey, down on his luck after a breakup with Rena, clings to a spark of ambition when a young admirer asks to learn a new dance step. A crowd gathers as Tug demonstrates, then an usher interrupts, prompting Tug to rally and seek another chance to perform.
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Tug Corey
Rena
Tug
Mao Tug
Noche Benson
Mr. Y
Illustrated Lecture On Bible At Seventh-day Adventist Church
A lantern lecture titled The Great Day of Atonement will be given at 7 30 Sunday night December 20 in the Seventh-day Adventist Church at No 10 West Cork Street. The talk explains how God puts away sin from individuals and the universe with illustrated services. You are invited to hear it.
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Seventh-day Adventist Church
West
Cork Street
Are You Up On Parliamentary Law
Questions about participation rights motions and chairing in meetings lead to the value of the booklet Parliamentary Law. Know the rules. Send ten cents for your copy using this coupon.
Banks To Have Double Holiday This December
Banks will observe a double holiday as Christmas and Boxing Day fall on weekend. The article notes Friday and Saturday as holiday dates for financial institutions and public offices accordingly.
Firemen rescue man from burning inn after suspected arson
Fire crews save a man from a blaze at a rural inn believed caused by arson. Firefighters forced entry and extinguished flames in an upstairs room as investigators began work.
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Dr. W. B. Alwood
Solomon
Old Dominion
Albemarles
Renee J
Andrew P
Albemarle
Saint James
Green Mountain
Queen Victoria
Stephenson
Countess of Durham
Lord Durham
Lord Melbourne
England
U.S
Patent Office
Stanley
Winchester
Postal Telegraph
the Causech
Lee
Stanley Central Press
Staml
Marilyn Knowlden
Katharine Hepburn
Marilyn
David Copperfield
Anthony Adverse
Bobby Breen
Gal
Ilee Church School
SBS
Association
Fred Astaire
Keystone Shoe Store
Pine Motor CO
Winchester, VA
Brad. & Cecil Sts
Valance
The
Winchester Evening Star, Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. Cc
Washington, D. C
Rob Hawke
Poe
Firestone Heater
Money U
Firestone Auto Supply & Service Stores
Firestone Auto Supply and Service
Loudoun St Monu
Vaice
Motorola
Terchke
Ula
Ail
Braddock & Boscawen
STS
Bede
Snes
Philco
Asia
Bakers Service Station
Danone
Ford
Shenandoah Motor Co., Inc
John S. Miller & Company
H. W. Ebert
Westinghouse Automatic
Northern Virginia Power Co
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