Valley Mill Dairy Tests Top Virginia Herds for 1938
Valley Mill Farm of Frederick County led the Virginia herd tests with an average of 797 pounds of milk and 6.8 pounds of butterfat per cow, placing the Larkin‑managed herd among the ten best on test in the state. The article urges continued testing to identify profits, reduce lower producers, and improve sale values for prospective buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Mill
Larkin
Virginia
Valley Mill Farm
Blacksburs
Schuyler
Frederick County
Honors For Writers Of Editorials
OKE Virginia January 27 1938 Association awards the Lee editorial prize to William Shands Meacham associate editor of the Richmond Times Dispatch for a series supporting an anti syphilis campaign. Also honored were Daphne Dailey A Robbins Jr Arthur Davidson for editorials on education crop diversification and political reform.
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Oke
Liam Shands Meacham
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Ann
Lee
Virginia Press Association
Association
Lee Journalism Foundation
Washington and Lee University
Virginia
Meacham
Times-Dispatch
Health Department of
Richmond
State Health Department
Daphne Dailey
Caroline Progress
Bowling Green
Caroline County
A. Robbins, Jr
Hopewell
Prince George County
Arthur Davidson
Northern Virginia Daily
Strasburg
Viiginia
C. Nelson Beck
Charlottesville
Virginia Commission On
Jonathan Daniels
Raleigh
N. C
News and Observer
C. O’conor Godrick
Fredericksburg
John Temple Ghaves III
Birmingham
Ala. News and Age-Herald
O. W. Riegel
Stephens City and Winchester Officials Named in Records
Stephens City, L. M. Rudolph, Winchester, J. H. Fisher, Middle Town Robert Stickley, Stephens City are listed in a document recording local officials and associated names. The fragmentary item names several individuals tied to Stephens City and nearby Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens City
L. M. Rudolph
Winchester
J. H. Fisher
Middletown
Robert Stickley
John Henry Still Champion Per Boxing Board View
The National Boxing Association said John Henry Lewis remains the world lightweight champion despite his loss to Joe Louis. Lt Col Harvey Miller cited Lewis and manager Gus Greenlee as not relinquishing the light heavyweight title and noted Lewis weighed 180 pounds for the Louis bout, showing possible light weight eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Boxing Association
John Henry Lewis
Joe Louis
Harvey L. Miller
Gus Greenlee
Lewis
NBA
Miller
Louis
Virginia Hog Breeders Hold First Winter Sale In 15 Years
Virginia hog breeders stage a winter sale featuring 55 head across four breeds in Hagerstown Maryland area. The event marks the first winter sale in 15 years showcasing Black Pit and other breeds to buyers from the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Mrs. Clay Carr’s Father Seeks A Legislative Post
Gray Walton Hume, Loudoun county farmer, announced his candidacy for the House of Delegates from Loudoun County seat, aiming to replace H. C. Thompson. He is father of Mrs. Clay B. Carr of Boyce, has long been in agriculture, and leads local farm groups and road projects.
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Gray Walton Hume
Loudoun County
House of Delegates
H. C. Thompson
Hume
Clay B. Carr
Boyce
Clarke County
Culpeper County
Cat Not Ferret Case Closed In Quirky Memo
The Star received a note from the People’s Drug Store explaining the mink to be an old cat that pined after moving to a new location where rats and mice were absent. Editors deem it expedient to close the case with this complete explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s
New U.S. Restaurants Open 4000 to 4500 Yearly
From 4000 to 4500 new restaurants open annually in the United States. The figure reflects mid range estimates for yearly expansion in the dining sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Virginia breeders hold first cooperative winter hog sale in 15 years
H A Clevenger of Clarke County presides over the Virginia Pure Bred Hog Breeders Association auction where 55 head of Hampshire Poland-China Berkshire and Duroc Jersey hogs were offered. Officers include R S Walker vice president and G C Herring secretary-treasurer. Dunn and Brumback led bidding. Herring expressed optimism for future pond swine breeders at the Winchester event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Virginia Pure- Bred
Mr. Jackson
G. C. Herring
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Dunn
Brumback
Mr. Herring
Winchester
Large Cities of Pennsylvania May Hire Managers
Charter committees from Pittsburgh and Philadelphia seek state help to adopt city manager government. Thomas Evans urged the Allegheny County League of Women Voters to back a bill amending Pittsburgh’s charter. Evans said state interests are tied to Philadelphia’s fate and urged joint action. Mrs. R Templeton Smith announced a committee to draft legislation authorizing the charter amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Thomas Evans
Allegheny County League of Women Voters
Evans
R. Templeton Smith
Allegheny County
League
Pittshburgh
Roosevelt Birthday Song List Falls Short Of Hot Tunes
New York January 27 4 President Roosevelt’s nine favorite songs chosen for a birthday broadcast reveal no hot tunes Among the selections are Drink To Me Only With Thine Eyes Juanita Love's Old Sweet Song Anchors Aweigh Yellow Rose of Texas Boots and Saddles Last Round Up Old Kentucky Home Home on the Range. Borego voters in November gave Farney and Macleod 17 write in votes each for justice of the peace A second tally has Farney at 19 Macleod 17 with one vote challenged and two absentee ballots pending.
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New York
Roosevelt
Kay Keyser
Juanita
Anchors Aweigh
Texas
Kentucky
Vox Pop
Borego
Calif
Charles Farney
Alex Macleod
Justice of the Peace
Fearney
Macleod
Berryville Boys and Girls Fall to Martinsburg South
Berryville teams were defeated in a double bill at home. Martinsburg So uth club won the boys game 36 32 after leading most of the contest while the Berryville girls fell 31 14 in the opener. Key scorers included Henry Kercheval and Horn with 18 each for Martinsburg and Berryville’s Smallwood and Dearmont led their side.
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Berryville
Horn
Martinsburg
Smallwood
Invaders
Dearmont
Pete” Barnett
Outright Gift For the Czechs
London reports an Anglo French agreement pledging about £8 million as an outright gift to Czecho Slovakia and a further £8 million loan for refugees. Britain grants £4 million while France cancels 700 million francs debt. loan to be guaranteed jointly by both governments.
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London
Foreign Office
Viscount Halifax
Charles Corbin
Vilem Pospisil
Britain
France
Judges Meet Hagerstown Here Tonight In C V A L Cage Game
Judges face Hagerstown in a C V A L basketball clash at 7 45 p m in the local gym with junior teams serving as preliminaries at 7 00. The Judges, improving but often outscored this season, seek a stronger second half effort after recent losses to Waynesboro and a decisive setback to the same opponent.
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Hagerstown
Haddex
Hagerstown Five
Waynesboro
Exoneration in North Carolina Trucking Incident
James M. Bradley of Statesville North Carolina was exonerated after a hearing before Trial Justice Tavenner on charges of illegal parking on a public highway following a crash on Route 7 near Cross Junction. Georgie Crossen of Frederick County was fined 15.25 for reckless driving after colliding with Bradley’s van and another truck.
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James M. Bradley
Statesville
N. C
Tavenner
Cross Junction
North Carolina
Georgie Crossen
Frederick County
Crossen
Winchester Star Cited in Advertising Contest Summary
The Richmond News Leader and The Roanoke World-News receive top honors for display advertising and front page design in national contest divisions. The Winchester Star appears in two small daily category placements, with Bristol and Martinsville papers also earning recognition.
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Richmond News Leader
Roanoke World-News
Richmond News-Leader
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Danville Bee
Lynchburg News
Newport News Daily Press
Danville Register
Alexandria Gazette
Newport News Times Herald
The
Lynchburg Daily Advance
Newport News
Times Herald
Petersburg Progress Index
Martinsville Daily Bulletin
Winchester Star
Northern Virginia
Strasburg
Star
Bristol News Bulletin
Bristol Herald-Courier
Martinsville Bulletin
Bristol Herald Courier
Fredericksburg Free Lance- Star
Bristol News- Bulletin
Fredericksburg Free Lance Star
Brotherhood Dinner At Capon Bridge Observed
Minister S. J. Goode of the Disciples of Christ announces no preaching at Ebenezer or Capon Bridge churches next Sunday. Bible School will be at the regular hour. Ebenezer Ladies Aid meeting is canceled. All invited to join Capon Bridge congregation for the annual Brotherhood dinner in Capon Bridge high school auditorium. Free event. bring a prepared dish.
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S. J. Goode
Churches of Disciples of Christ
Ebenezer
Capon Bridge
Ebenezer Ladies Aid
Capon Bridge High School
Apples at British auctions show mixed offers and scalding issues
Moderate apple supplies sold mostly higher while barreled lots averaged lower. York Imperial shipments arrived scalded prompting refrigeration for future lots. Best apples sold around $1.96 a bushel in London with York Imperial and other varieties listed. imports next week estimated at 398 000 bushels. Parish notices mark church rally service details in West Frederick.
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F. A. Motz
London
Foreign Agricultural Service
United States
York
Epee
Virginia York
Imperial
Stayman
Nova Scotia
Ben Davis
Gano
Stark
United Kingdom
U. S
U.S
France
Paris
West Frederick
U. B
L. C. Messick
Pleasant Grove
Laurel Hill
Fairview
Mt. Hebron
AWOL Guest Returns After Escape
Jason Lantz of Staunton was held on a check charge and allowed to work as a trusty. He fled the jail, was recaptured in Staunton, and sentenced to two months in jail for fleeing custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jason Lantz
Staunton
Berryville Man Fined for Assault in Police Court
Thomas Kirby of Berryville Va was fined ten dollars and costs on assault and battery charges after Fred Updyke of Strasburg testified Kirby assaulted him when his car was stopped on Smithfield avenue. Kirby was apprehended in Clarke county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Kirby
Berryville
Fred Updyke
Strasburg
Kirby
Smithfield Avenue
Clarke County
Government Feeble Effort After Losing Barcelona
Thousands of Spaniards flee northward from Barcelona area as civil war chaos continues. Premier Negrin and foreign minister Del Vayo relocate to Catalonia and vow to rebuild government in Valencia area amid ongoing bombing and displacement. Vincent Sheean, American journalist, stranded after passport stolen during Rome to Paris trip.
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Perpignan
France
Barcelona
Manuel Azana
Catalonia
Juan Negrin
Julio Alvarez del Vayo
Negrin
la Junquera
Spain
Valencia
Autoye
Madrid
Vincent Shéean
Sergeant's Sale in Winchester Virginia 1939 Chevrolet Coach
By virtue of an execution in my hands in the matter of H Potts vs Bessie Johnson I offer for sale at public audition in front of the Court House in Winchester Virginia February 4 1939 at 10 o clock 1935 model Chevrolet Coach Terms of sale cash.
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H. Potts
Bessie Johnson
Court House
Winchester
Virginia
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