Survey Explains Purpose Of Commercial Orchards Study
Frederick county fruit growers receive a letter from I Fred Stine county agent outlining a 4 Commercial Apple and Peach Survey in Virginia. The survey seeks data on varieties planted ages tree counts and 1936 production to forecast future yields and assist in orchard sales and plantings. Strict confidentiality is promised and results will be published privately to Frederick County gardeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
I. Fred Stine
Virginia
Department of Agriculture
Extension Division
Citrus Growers Face Second General Freeze Warning
Southern California citrus growers were warned to prepare for a second general freeze similar to a 10 day prior event with damage estimated between 15 and 20 million dollars. Forecaster Floyd Young said northern and central California will require firing tonight while southern areas may need it in sheltered zones and again tomorrow night. About 4 million smudge pots may be used in Southern California at a cost of around 1 million dollars, and growers were told to ensure fuel supplies.
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Los Angeles
California
Floyd Young
Young
Man Sues for 50000 Over Gambling Losses at Athletic Club
Ellis Levy of South Washington Va sues James A Lafontaine in Upper Marlboro Md for 50000 claiming losses in crap games at Lafontaine s Athletic Club on Bladensburg Road near the District line between November 8 1929 and December 28 1935. Henry Welling of Washington also files a separate suit for 6000 against Lafontaine two months later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Marlboro
Ellis Levy
South Washington
Oui
James A. Lafontaine
Lafontaine
Athletic Club
Bladensburg Road
Henry Welling
Culpeper Chamber Elects Officers for New Year
Culpeper Virginia announces the election of C. N. Goldsborough as president for the coming year. Giles H. Miller Jr is secretary W R Colvin treasurer and C E Griffith national counselor. Directors named include J W Swan Maxwell Willis Burnett Miller Jr and T Baker. February 16 is set for the annual chamber banquet.
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Culpeper
Culpeper Chamber
Merece
C. N. Goldsborough
Giles H. Miller, Jr
W. R. Colvin
C. E. Griffith
National Counmlier
J. W. Swan
Maxwell Willis
Burnett Miller
T. Baker
Dynamite the collier dog stays in sixth grade room
In Decatur Georgia a collie named Dynamite refuses a promotion to the seventh grade. His master Forrest Jones passed exams for the new class but Dynamite remains beside his old desk in the sixth grade room. Teachers have long ceased trying to remove him from the building.
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Decatur
Dynamite
Forrest Jones
Forrest
Old Ager On Kissing Jamboree In Chelan Plan
Chelan Washington January 20. The Townsend old age pension experiment gives C C Fleming $200 to spend in 30 days. He kisses his wife many times as receipts show $150.50 left with plans for new clothes, hat, overcoat and groceries. The program funds are signed for by locals, with a 2 percent tax, to test feasibility for six months.
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Townsend
Fleming
Isom Lamb
Chelan County
Townsend Club
Lamb
Roanoke
Apple Men Test Effect of Ad Campaigns
Appalachian Apples plans a test city ad campaign in Baltimore starting January 22 with newspaper and radio spots. Secretary Manager Carroll R. Miller reports funds raised, bills paid, and 1 400 leading grocer stores signed to participate.
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Appalachian Apples, Inc
Baltimore
Carroll R. Miller
Apple Promotion Institute
Maryland Horticultural Society
Hagerstown
Miller
James A. Higgs
East
Mr. Miller
Crime uncovered by Babe s cries in Huntingdon County shanty
In Petershurg Pennsylvania on January 20 a baby s cries led investigators to a Warrior Ridge shanty where the bodies of Grace Port 23 and Winton R Hamm 39 were found. Police believe Hamm stabbed Port and then killed himself with a rifle beside them leaving an under nourished infant hospitalized.
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Petersburg
Warrior Ridge
Huntingdon County
Wayne Steele
Grace Port
Winton R. Hamm
Jackson's Unique Character
The article notes the close birthdays of General Robert E. Lee and Thomas J. Jackson and describes Jackson's rise from humble beginnings in Clarksburg to a famed Confederate commander. It highlights his Winchester ties, education at the U.S. Military Academy, service in Mexico, and roles at the Virginia Military Institute and First Manassas, along with Lee's high regard for him and the impact of his Valley campaigns.
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Robert BE. Lee
Thomas J
Stonewall
Jackson
South
Lee
Old South
Winchester
Frederick County
Richmond Times
Scott Hart
Virginia
Clarksburg
West Virginia
United States Military Academy
Mexico
Virginia Military Institute
Manassas
Chancellorsville
Hooker
Second Corps
Bracetown Brevities County News
Mr and Mrs Paul Triggs of Martinsburg West Virginia visited relatives in Bracetown Sunday Mr and Mrs Andy Whitacre and daughter Rhodelle called on friends in Winchester on Sunday afternoon Mrs Julian Snapp Jr returned from Bealington West Virginia after attending the funeral of her father the late Clarence Whetzell
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Bracetown
Paul Triggs
Martinsburg
W. Va
Wesley Brill
Andy Whitacre
Rhodelle
Winchester
Julian Snapp, Jr
Bealington
Clarence Whetzell
Brush Creek Notes Late January Social and Illnesses
Social updates from Brush Creek Virginia note visitors and illness. Mr Try H Reynolds of Philadelphia arrived beside his ill mother Mrs V B Reynolds. Several families including the Braithwaite and Dailey households report mumps and care, with visits from Reynolds, Gray, Collins, Rowland, Lamp, Kerns, Hottle, Price, Stotler, and Heironimus among others.
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Brush Creek
Try H. Reynolds
Philadelphia
V. B. Reynolds
E. L. Gray
Clyde Collins
Brown
Annie Collins
Garland Rowland
Gerrardstown
W. Va
A. H. Lamp
Clifton Price
James Hottle
A. Braithwaite
Guy Reynolds
Martinsburg
E .R. Dailey
Howard Stotler
Lemon
White Post
E. R. Dailey
BE. L. Gray
Edgar Collins
White Hall
All Is Forgiven Memphis 1892 Court Minutes Void
Criminal court clerk Mike Cohen found court minutes from August 5 to September 16 1892 not signed by Judge J J Dubose making all convictions from that period null and void in a historic reversal.
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Memphis
J. J. Dubose
Criminal Court
Mike Cohen
Dubose
School Exhibit to Feature at Leaguers Meeting
Middletown Public Schools show first grade classwork at Middletown Civic League meeting in Middletown Virginia. Principal Orville Wake notes later exhibits will include other grades through the school year. Pupil work from Mrs Julian Everly's class leads the initial exhibit.
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the Star
Middletown
Middletown Public Schools
Middletown Civic League
Orville Wake
Julian Everly
Miss Myrtle Rhodes and Catherine Funk Featured
The notice lists Myrtle Rhodes in second stage and Catherine Funk in third grade. It also mentions Julian Everly as part of Thursday evening events.
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Myrtle Rhodes
Stade
Catherine Funk
Ain
Julian Everly
Phrase honors Lee as master of the art of war
A tribute characterizes Lee as the “real master of the art of war,” praising him as ideal lieutenant and citing his life and fame echoed across platforms, books, and monuments.
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Lee
Wanted driver salesman for Wilkins Coffee and Tea route
Wanted driver salesman to sell and deliver Wilkins Coffee and Tea in the area between Winchester Culpeper and Washington D C. Man with truck route experience preferred. Guaranteed salary plus commission with truck furnished. Apply by letter to H Wilkins Co 525 Rhode Island Ave N E Washington DC. Include reference and full information. Expenses to interview paid.
ARAX credited for remission of cabbage and fried-food intolerance
Mr J. 5. Dove of Winchester Virginia reports dramatic relief after ARAX treatment from Miller's at 107 N. Loudoun St. He suffered two years with gas pain heartburn and indigestion after meals. Within three weeks he regained appetite and sleep, crediting ARAX for overall stomach tune up and constipation relief. Berryville and Berlin's Drug Store and Harris' Pharmacy advertise ARAX.
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Arax
J. 5
Dove
North Main Street
Winchester
Miller's
Loudoun Street
Mr. Harris
N. Loudoun Street
Berryville
Berlin
Harris’ Pharmacy
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Chelan
Wash
C. Fleming
Apple
Dio Time
Group
County News
All Is
Leaguers
S-L-I-P
Buncutter Tire Co
Chicken
Dhe
Tangerines
Tbs
Porto Rico
Klein
Braddock
Cee
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