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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1939

Page

3

Ammoniated Phosphorus Benefits Orchards Say Dr Hofmann

Dr. Fred W. Hofmann reports from Blacksburg that ammoniated phosphorus enhances soil fertility and tree growth, with strong yield gains when combined with calcium cyanamide and phosphate. Trials show major rye growth increases and improved soil moisture requirements support year round vigor for fruit trees.

Fred W. Hofmann Blacksburg Horticultural Department Eran Agricultural Experiment Station Iety of Horticultural Science Virginia

Lebanon Church News Roundup of Local Happenings

Mr Ray Curry and family moved to the Wakeman property at Oak Grove from the Hugh Hockman farm. Mrs Bessie Bowers shows improvement after illness. Jr party at Paul Hounshell home hosted by Mrs Eleanor Smithey with Gladys Ham and Boyd Himelright attending. Gladys Hammond won a contest prize. Eugenia Franklin Cleaver ill in Winchester Memorial Hospital. Christmas service planned at Mt Hope Presbyterian Church December 22 at 8 p.m. Public invited. Mr Charles Lee Funk and Mrs Funk of Macedonia boarding with Mrs Charles Lindamood. Funk works for the State Highway Commission. Miss Kathryn Gore of Baltimore visited the area. Pie social at the schoolhouse enjoyed. Curtis Shenandoah County music director led songs and carols.

Lebanon Church Ray Curry Wakeman Oak Grove Hugh Hockman Bessie Bowers Paul Hounshell Eleanor Smithey Gladys Ham Boyd Himelright Gladys Hammond Eugenia Franklin Cleaver Winchester Memorial Hospital Mt. Hope Presbyterian Church Charles Lee Funk Macedonia Charles Lindamood Funk State Highway Commission Kathryn Gore Baltimore Mr. Curtis Shenandoah County

Wesley Chapel Sunday School Christmas Entertainment Planned

Reynolds Store notes the Wesley Chapel Sunday School hosts a Christmas entertainment on Saturday night December 23 at 7:30 PM. The public is invited. Mr and Mrs Walter Moore are mentioned among the participants.

Birth of a Son Stirs Congratulations for Ewing Kerns

Mr. and Mrs. Ewing Kerns are receiving congratulations on the birth of a son. Mrs. Lee Chosen spent the weekend with Mrs. H. C. Reynolds. Foster Largent is indisposed at the home of his aunt in Berkeley. Mr. and Mrs. Travellis Clark spent Sunday with Mr. E. D. Shank and Mrs. Ada Strother. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Place spent the past week in Winchester. Mrs. Howard Reynolds is better after being indisposed. Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Miller spent the weekend with Mr. I. D. Shade. Dick Marvil’s little son is indisposed.

C. W. Moore Ewing Kerns Lee Chosen H. C. Reynolds Foster Largent Berkeley Travellis Clark E. D. Shank Ada Strother R. E. Place Winchester Howard Reynolds Cliff Miller I. D. Shade Marvil

Mt Pleasant U B Sunday School Christmas Entertainmen

The Mt Pleasant U B Sunday School will stage a Christmas entertainment on Christmas night at 7 30. The public is invited to attend. Mrs Alfred Elliott and her Maryland child visit Mr and Mrs Julian Elliott. Rev L C Messick was the supper guest.

MT. Pleasant Mt. Pleasant U. B Alfred Elliott Little Daughter Maryland Julian Elliott L. C. Messick John Petry Irene Orndorff Mt. Williams Asbury Boyce Tommy Cochran Little ‘Son Winchester Bessie Rosenberger Christian Endeavor Society St. Johns Church

Taxpayers Of Counties Benefitted By Virginia Audit Findings

State Auditor L McGarthy Downs reports counties in Virginia saw an 18.38 million dollar gain from 1931 to 1938 due to improved balances reduced debt and capital spending funded partly by federal grants. The note covers tax per capita, proposed penalties for late financial reports, and calls for annual town audits.

Richmond L. McGarthy Downs Voxverty Virginia Downs

Action Deferred On Tomato Plant Quarantine

Richmond December meeting of county agents deferred any quarantine on tomato plants to curb nematode disease. A district meeting in Warsaw is set for January 19 at 2 p.m. with a state plant industry official attending. Commissioner L M Walker Jr said growers’ cooperation is essential before any court action.

Richmond State Department of Agriculture Warsaw State Division of Plant Industry L. M. Walker, Jr State Commissioner of Agriculture

Disease hits tomato roots in Virginia fields outbreak

Farm officials say a root disease affecting tomato plants has spread in Virginia, with Walker noting a rise in cases along the Northern Neck and suggesting the illness was introduced from outside the area.

Walker Virginia

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