Progress at Winchester WPA Playgrounds and Youth Programs
The Recreation Council meeting at Reuss City Hall chaired by C B Hartman reviewed progress at Rouss Park opened June 15 with new equipment and growing attendance reaching 7 932 in three and a half weeks. Art sewing swimming and boxing classes are offered as plans extend to county activities and other towns.
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WPA
Reuss City Hall
Hartman
Myrtle Chrismore
Rouss Park
Stephens City
Gore
Gainesboro
Woody
Laula C. Woody
Winchester
Helen C. Shockey
National Recreational Association
Works Progress Administration
Men’s Athletic Association
Winchester Park Association
Boy Scouts
County School System
City Council
Board of Public Welfare
The
Agricultural Department
Red Cross
National Youth Administration
Emergency Education Program
Frederick County
Apple consumption declines 24 percent in nine years
United States Department of Agriculture figures show per person apple use dropping from 38 pounds in 1919 27 to 29 pounds by 1927 and a projected 50 percent drop in nine more years unless action is taken Appalachian Apples Inc led by H Clay deGrange warns that reduced orchards threaten markets Oranges Citrus Grower records note intensified competition with citrus and advertising efforts by growers the Appalachian apples program seeks funding 40000 minimum to fund a campaign including ads and physician outreach with sign ups managed through Virginia horticultural officials and Martinsburg WV offices
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United States
United States Department of Agriculture
H. Clay deGrange
Appalachian Apples, Inc
Apple Saver Oe
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Clay deGrange
Mr. deGrange
Appalachian Apples
W. S. Campfield
Virginia State Horticultural Society
Dr. Teske
Carroll R. Miller
Martinsburg
Market Street Resurfacing Planned by City
City aims to start Market Street resurfacing once adjacent Chesnut Street project finishes. The council report notes macadam base and curb on Chesnut Street are nearly complete and asphalt surfacing will begin there next week before Market Street work starts.
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Chesnut ’ Street
Meditations On The Bible Parable Of Gratitude And Law
A devotional note interprets Luke 17 11 19 through Jesus healing ten lepers. It contrasts the Samaritan’s prompt gratitude with the others’ adherence to ritual law showing true religion as spirit driven. Prayer asks that inner religion reflect mercy and faith over outward regulation. Rev. W L Riggleman.
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Jesus
W. L. Riggleman
Man Freed From Clay Uncovers Antique Gold Chain
Superior resident Frank Meyer freed his car from Nemadji river mud and found a metallic object. A shovel struck a chain, later identified by a jeweler as an antique gold piece from the 18th century.
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Superior, Wis
Frank Meyer
Nemadji River
Salt Lake City Woman Dies After 27 Years in Jail
Mary Barker, 70, died in Salt Lake City after voluntarily entering the city jail 27 years ago to cure a thirst for liquor. She never left the jail, helped matrons, befriended prisoners, and worked for room and board. Her sole diversion was occasional movies.
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Salt Lake City
Mary Barker
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National Fruit Product Company Incorporated
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Hansbrough & Carter
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Loudoun St
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Conference of Winchester
Recreation Heads
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George W. Kurtz
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Dollar Store
J. W. Arthur
General Insurance
Rouss Ave
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Beauty Mist
Appet
Rhodes Drug
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Shenandoah Elec. Appliance Co
S. Loudoun St
Navy
William Gargan
Frank Merriwell
Hable
Flash Gordon
Buster Crabbe
Buck Jones
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Jesse L
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Wilmer F. Shryock
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