Old Salt Rejects Steam in Sail Era Legend’s Farewell
Capt. Case, a 62 year veteran of the sail era, laments steam and recalls life aboard clipper ships. At Sailors’ Snug Harbor in Staten Island, only Capt. Chase and George O’Neill remain from about 400 retired mariners. He recalls ships, hardship, and a tragedy when his infant daughter died at sea, leaving him with lifelong guilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
Staten Island
N.Y
Capt. Case
Capt
Chase
Capt. Chase
George O’neill
Cap’n Chase
San Francisco
Cap’n
China
Maude
Martinsburg Fete With Night Fireworks Scheduled
One of the area’s largest Independence Day celebrations is set for Martinsburg with a 3 PM parade and a 4 PM fireworks display at the high school stadium. Martinsburg police sponsor the day’s activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
Martinsburg Police
Beauty pageant judges and winners at Northern Virginia event
Dr Craig Hunter of Berkeley Springs and other judges faced a tough task as contestants paraded in evening dress and swimsuits. Roberta Rinker won Miss Northern Virginia and the talent crown, with Sarah Jennings and Gloria Dorsey as runners up amid singing, talks, and a Dr Pepper award for Iris Wheeler.
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Craig Hunter
Berkeley Springs
Paul Whitemans
Sam Braden
Packard Motor Car Co
Washington
Paul Matthews
Washington Junior Chamber of Commerce
Vivian Tidler
New Market
Minton
Miss Dorsey
Mary Catherine Galladay
Miss Jennings
Miss Prairie
Juanita Stickley
Front Royal
Bette North
Peggy Golightly
Ann Butler
Marianne Walters
Miss Rinker
Ed Lee
M. C
Ken Windle
JET
Howard Melton
White Post
Dr. Pepper Bottling Co
Iris Wheeler
Martinsburg
Grace Underwood
Winchester
Eugene Sakers
Chamber of Commerce
Hank Lewis
George Garber
Dr. Hunter
Shirley Bly
Northern Virginia
Roberta Rinker
Harry W. Aikens Construction Co
Norfolk
Sarah Jennings
B&m Chevrolet Co
Mahogany
Gloria Dorsey
Betsy Prairie
Warrenton
Imogene Minton
Chapman Motor Co
Compact
Sarah* Jennings
Vivian Piller
Goria Dorsey
Mary Catherine Golladay
Stephens City
James Golladay Supply Co
Malden Electric Co
Elmer Orndorff
J. H. Riley Plumbing Co
Bette Louise North
Ed Moore Texaco
Va Woolen Co Vacations Begin This Weekend
About 600 employees of the Virginia Woolen Co start their annual vacations this week end. After the last shift today the plant will be idle until July 17. At O Sullivan Rubber Co plant employees began their two week vacation trek last Friday with operations resuming on July 12.
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Virginia Woolen Co
O'Sullivan Rubber Co
Clean Up and Paint Up YOUR PROPERTY
A quiz answer list shows ten items with names and organizations. It includes Henry A. Wallace Connie Mack Meyer Davis National Broadcasting Company reasons for growth in clusters like grapes confirmation about more film and the Grand Army of the Republic plus references to the animal kingdom and a set of states Delaware Maine New Hampshire Tennessee.
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Henry A. Wallace
Connie Mack
Philadelphia “Athletes
Meyer Davis
National Broadcasting Company
Grand Army of the Repub
Local Sales Directory Listings by Date and Location
A sequence of estate and household goods sales with dates and addresses. E R Ryan near Cross Junction Whitacre Road July 3 10 a.m. A R Mayhew North Mountain Service Station 9 miles west of Winchester July 3 2 p.m. Thomas D Cain 1018 S Kent St July 10 1 p.m. Mrs S B Green 22 E Cork St July 24 1 p.m. Ida Wyndham 234 Amherst St July 24 10 a.m. antiques noted.
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E. R. Ryan
Cross Junction
Whitacre Road
A. R. Mayhew
North Mountain
Winchester
S. Kent St. Thomas
Cain
B. Green
E. Cork St
Leaders Discuss Berlin Blockade Policy With Allies
Secretary of State Marshall said the United States consults Congress and coordinates with Britain and France on the Soviet blockade of Berlin. He notes policy is shaped with Senators Van den Berg and Eaton guiding foreign relations committees. Air Force officers report possible Soviet interference with radio beams complicating airlift to the besieged city.
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Washington
Marshall
State Department
Britain
France
Berlin
Secretary of State
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Eaton
R-Nj
House Foreign Affairs Committee
U. S. Air Force
Air Force
West
Templehof
Frankfurt
Valley Photo Center Reopening In New Location
Valley Photo Center plans a grand opening tomorrow at its remodeled site 1158 Loudoun St. G N Early reports a drawing at 9 p.m. with prizes for ticket holders whether they attend. The new shop, nearly double the size of 107 S. Loudoun St., offers expanded camera lines from Eastman Kodak and Graflex, darkroom gear, and projectors plus a new studio for portraits and commercial work. Valley Phone Center opened in 1946 and is owned by George J. Schecter with Early as manager.
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Valley Photo Center
Loudoun St
G. N. Early
Bell and Howell
Eastman Kodak
Graflex
Revere
Argus
Eastman
Valley Phone Center
George J. Schecter
Early
Democratic Platform Urges Unity and Victory Across States
Murphy from Page 1 calls for a platform to reaffirm self rule rights, pledged unity for Democrats nationwide, and victory in November. He honors Carter Glass Byrd Robertson and former Gov. Colgate W. Darden Jr. as Virginia’s delegation.
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Congress
Murphy
Carter Glass
Byrd and Robertson
Virginia
House of Representatives
Colgate W. Darden Jr
Language Tips for Clear Writing and Speech
Guidance on avoiding common mistakes in usage as taught in a concise style. Emphasizes choosing precise terms, pronouncing correctly, and spelling accurately for clear communication.
Leaf Spot Control Report Advise Multiple Fungicides
A joint study by F. H. Lewis and Dr. A. B. Groves shows two or three fungicides are needed for cherry leaf spot control in the Cumberland Shenandoah valley. Bordeaux mixture post harvest and pre harvest sprays with lime sulfur, copper fungicides, and compound 341 are tested with emphasis on fruit quality and spray schedules.
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Dr. Groves
Cumberland-Shenandoah Valley
F. H. Lewis
Pennsylvania
Lewis and Groves
Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station
Blacksburg
2 4 D May Harm Garden Crop
Virginia extension plant pathologist warns misuse of sprayers previously used with 2,4-D can damage tomatoes beans and grapes. Separate sprayer recommended and thorough cleaning advised with hot water ammonia soak overnight if reused.
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Blacksburg
B. Fenne
Virginia Agricultural Extension Service
Extension Service
Fenne
Spray Technique Notes for Small-Amm Setup
A brief guide emphasizes delivering a controlled mist through a nozzle to ensure efficient coverage. It stresses maintaining a steady flow and keeping the spray distance consistent to avoid overapplication and waste.
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Felle
C. J. Brumback & Sons
N. Cameron St
Richmond
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Covington
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Farmville
Franklin
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Hopewell
Leesburg
Lexington
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Suffolk
Waynesboro
Woodstock
Virginia Hospital Service Association
State Corporation Commission
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Outis
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State Office
Fraklin
Nassawade
Boston
M. Haskins Coleman, Jr
J. W. Herreld
Rosenberger’s
John W
Braddock
Mimi
Sects
Seuveon Erense
Animal Kingdom
Delaware
Maine
New Hampshire
Tennessee
M.M. Adams Service Station
Boscawen
Amherst Sts
SALE
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Double Tollgate
Front Royal Pike
Greenway Sunday School
Buddy Artrip
GOP
Murphyee
Waldo Grapes
Augusta
W. Va
Shenandoah Commercial Hatchery
Maurertown
Chapman
W. Boscawen St
L & F Bargain Store
The
Order of the
Duff
E. Piccadilly St
Henry T. Goode
Rouss Ave
Northern Virginia Power Co. A
Commercial Small Loan & Finance
Boscawen St
Westinghough
Tieneme Aa
Baker
Anderson
N. Braddock St
West Va
Beyond Va
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Winchester Evening Star
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