Rockingham Wheat Harvest Expected at 350000 Bushels
Rockingham County projects a wheat harvest near 350000 bushels from about 19000 acres with yields likely similar to last year and prices possibly 2 to 5 cents higher. Farmers anticipate ideal dry weather to complete cutting and ensure storage in government-approved bins amid limited elevators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonburg
Rockingham County
Ken Peterson
Sai Cee
Peterson
Peterson Doen
House
Aid to Philippines To Begin Next Week
Manila reports U S military equipment for the Philippines armed forces will begin arriving next week to replace worn material. The Defense Department widens mobilization plans to wartime footing as Lt Col Villareal meets US advisory group for potential equipment transfers if reserves are mobilized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Philippines
How a dragonfly catches food in flight
The adult dragonfly feeds on small insects it catches in the air. The prey is seized by the six legs and delivered to the mouth to be eaten on the wing. This ability relies on powerful aerial maneuvering and grasping mechanisms.
Five Years of the United Nations and Its Next Steps
An editorial reflecting on the UN's five years since its charter, assessing Russia's role, possible withdrawal, and the future of a world split into blocs. It cites the Korean crisis, Western unity, and the potential for a lasting peacekeeping solution or new international police arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
Gat Stary Soavete
San Francisco
Aioe
United States
U. N
Korea
U.N
South Korea
U.S
Dar
Russia
India
Pakistan
Burma
U. S
U. N. Security Council
Stalin
Relief Church notes and area updates with several delegates
Community news from Relief Church and area including Miss Ruth Rinker’s return from Lynchburg, MYF Assembly at Randolph Macon College, and a two week Vacation Bible School with 20 perfect attendance certificates. Also notes on FFA and FHA delegates, local visits, a July 7 Middle Road Home Demonstration Club picnic, and a Young Adult Sunday School yard party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Rinker
Lynchburg
MYF
Randolph -Macon
Margaret Brumback
Ruth Snapp
Homemakers of
Virginia
Madison College
Colon Lowe
Danville
Visi
Edwin Turner
Shirley Sellers
Broadway
Maggie Olinger
Russell Robertson
Alfred L. Snapp, Jr
Stephens City High School
FFA Ralley
VPI
FFA
Mason Carbaugh
William Orndorff
Middle Road Home Demonstration Club
Joseph Sharp
Betty Rinker
Middletown
FHA
Stephens City
Kansas City
Relief Church
Lyle Robinson
Barbara
Sharon
Winchesor
Ralph Wilson
West Virginia
Freddie Crim
Retha Snapp
MYF of Relief Church
Anna Lee
Margaret Rinard
Alfred Snapp, Jr
100 Visitors Attend Scout Camp at Rock Enon
About 100 people attended the Shenandoah Area Boy Scout Council camp at Rock Enon yesterday. Visitors toured the facilities, watched a baseball game, and joined a camp fire program with troop stunts and songs. Winchester scouts at camp include Don Starkey, Bob Barney, David Sisler, Ald Hayes, Alfred Chapman, John Hollis, Sammy Long, Sonny Walters, Marshall Crisman, Jim Scott, Tommy Wolfe, Tommy Fortune, Lawrence Burke, David Smallwood, John and David Lewis. Second week registrations total 85 with nine from Winchester and Frederick County. Troop 24 Middletown sends four, Troop 40 Winchester three, Troop 3 Winchester two.
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Winchester
Don Starkey
Bob Barney
David Sisler
Donald Hayes
Alfred Chapman
John Hollis
Sammy Long
Sonny Walters
Marshall Crisman
Jim Scott
Tommy Wolfe
Tommy Fortune
Lawrence Burke
David Smallwood
John
David Lewis
Frederick County
Middletown
Revival service at Refuge Church ends with sermon by Rev C A York
The Refuge Church closed its revival last Sunday morning with a sermon by the pastor the Rev C A York. The Rev J A Johnson of Lynchburg, former pastor, preached in the prior week as guest of Mr and Mrs Austin Conner. Charlotte Conner visited her parents Wednesday and Thursday. The York and Johnsons were dinner guests of the Conners on Wednesday and were hosted last Friday by Mr and Mrs A F Lillard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Refuge
Refuge Church
C. A. York
J. A. Johnson
Lynchburg
Johnson
Austin Conner
Charlotte Conner
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Crowell Conner
A. F. Lillard
Plan for Training Millions of Youths Is Proposed Today
Washington plan proposes civilian defense training for 17 to 21 year olds via summer camps with military and civilian tracks. Graduates could gain college scholarships or join hometown reserve units. Legislation sponsored in Senate by Kilgore and Bridges and in House by Kilday and Johnston aims to create a civilian commission, pay volunteers, and cover food clothing transport and medical care.
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Washington
Senate
House
Kilgore
Congress
Economical life of postwar cars estimated at about 4 years
Authorities say passenger cars post World War II have an economical life of roughly 4 years with an average annual use of 10 000 miles.
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Rockingham
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Winchester Furniture Co
Scout
Shenandoah Area
Boy Scout Council
Rock Enon
Hill’s
Loudoun St
Heatwole Motor CO
N. Braddock
B. F. Goodrich
Tommy D. Lockhart
Northern Virginia Power Company
Thermos
Miller’s Hardware
N. Main St
Roy Rogers
King of
the Cowboys
Malone
Chili
Bang
Ray Gotts
Gur
Blondie
Registerea
Patent Office
Chic Young
Dagwood
Henry
By Carl Anderson
Secret Agent X-9
Goorich
Anton
Phil
BY Mel Grafe
Big Sister
U. 6
Mebi
Bao Sunshine Loneson
By Les Forrave
By Paul Robinson
Muggs and
Skeeter
U. S. Patent Office
By Wally Bishop
Grandpa
Junior
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