Winchester Frederick County Chamber of Commerce 1956 Annual Report
Outgoing president Marvin E. Gore Jr outlines the chamber's year long activities and accomplishments. The report highlights leadership in economic and social progress, community dividends, traffic and education initiatives, Shenandoah College Fund, Better Business Bureau standards, and broad committee participation that supported county development. It closes with thanks and the baton passing to 1957 officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Frederick County Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Winchester - Frederick County
Winchester - Frederick
Shenandoah College
Better Business Bureau
Chamber
Winchester - Prederick County
Progress
National Chamber
Johnston
Project Adequate Roads
American Warehousemen’s Association
Rotary International
National Council of the
Boy Scouts
Marvin E. Gore, JR
Frank Armstrong
Shenandoah College Fund
James R Wilkins
Chamber of Commerce Shenandoah College Project
Harold Patton
Clem D Johnston to Keynote Winchester Frederick Chamber Meeting
Clem D Johnston of Roanoke, chair of the Executive Committee of the U S Chamber of Commerce, will speak at the 39th Annual Winchester Frederick County Chamber Meeting. The event starts at 7:00 p m at the George Washington Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clem D. Johnston
Roanoke
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Winchester-Frederick County
What a Chamber of Commerce Really Does
Citizens define the Chamber of Commerce as a non compulsory federation of citizens and businesses seeking community betterment. The article notes it binds diverse people to pursue shared goals while supporting free enterprise and local progress. Mayor Clau de B Smalts will introduce Mr Johnston who will discuss opportunities for achievement.
Lofty Purpose Of Chamber Of Commerce Defined
An analysis of the Winchester Chamber of Commerce outlines its primary role to build community wealth and living standards through coordinated local business efforts. It describes the National Chamber’s Service Department aiding local chambers, strengthening or creating chapters, and guiding budgeting, programs, and participation.
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Chamber of Commerce
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Chambs of Commerce of the
United States
Chambers of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce Service Department
National Chamber
America
Chamber of Commerce Service
Farmers & Merchants Bank
H Patton Named President for 1957 at Chamber
Harold Patton, local businessman, elected Chamber of Commerce president for 1957. Other officers include Henry Lowry first vice president Robert Heltzel second vice president A C Long treasurer Philip Gabler secretary. Gabler re elected. Installation January 16 at George Washington Hotel. Board approves 1957 budget of 14030.
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Patton
Henry Lowry
Robert Heltzel
A. C. Long
Philip Gabler
J. Kenneth Robinson
Warren Eddy
George Washington Hotel
Chamber Board of Directors
First orchards planted near Winchester in 1749
John Massey planted 250 peach trees and 100 apple trees near Winchester as recorded by Col. James Wood founder of Winchester. Today Winchester hosts the world’s largest apple storage plant with capacity over 3 million bushels.
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Winchester
John Massey
James Wood
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Wise
S. Cameron St
Virginia
Caverns
Skyline Drive
Anthodites
U.S. 340
Front Royal
Roanoke Public Warehouse
RFC
Navy
OPA
Office of Emergency Management
Army Ordnance Field Service
China
Vinega
Joe Stilwell
C. of C
Claude B. Smalts, Jr
Mr. Johnston
Millwood Ave
Dwight Havens
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The
Washington
Winchester & Frederick
Farmers & Merchants National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
H. Patton
Buckshin
P. O. Box
American Sunbathing Association, Inc
Virginia Motor Court
Motoring Public
Greater
Rt. 11
North & South
West Va
Woodstock
Rt. 50
East & West
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