Glimpse of Once Thriving Industry In Winchester
Dalley Sionaker of A C Sionaker & Son ships black oak bark to a dye firm, with 3 to 5 carloads yearly. Bark supplied from local peelers within 10 miles is scarce and labor tight. The contractor recalls a 12 to 20 carload yearly contract 25 years ago, and loading began last Thursday continuing through Monday.
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Winchester
Dalley R. Sionaker
A. C. Sionaker & Son
Slonaker
Sloneker
Ers Assa Ls
Signs of a Fall Upturn on the Business Horizon
The AP reports signs of an impending fall upturn in the economy as industrial production and hours worked rise, consumer confidence improves, and Wall Street recovers. Government spending may widen the federal deficit, while defense and consumer goods sectors show renewed activity and employment climbs. Ed Beck of Kentucky's NCAA title team is noted as a Methodist minister.
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New York
Commerce
Sinclair
Wall Street
Sam
Treasury
Boeing Airplane Co
Douglas Aircraft
Ed Beck
Kentucky
Sadie Brown 69 Claims Tree Climbing Championship
In Pottstown Pennsylvania Sadie Brown aged 69 claims the tree climbing championship. The widow who stands five feet tall and 117 pounds says she has climbed trees up to 70 feet for years and plans three more years of climbing before slowing down. She credits oatmeal for her vigor and notes she challenges other women to outdo her but has yet to attract takers.
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Sadie Brown
Pottstown
Smoke and Fog Threat Across Urban and Rural Areas
Fog may be accompanied by smoke from cities plants forest fires or orchard heating operations reducing visibility and posing hazards in affected regions.
Also Mentioned on This Page
International Business Machine Corp
Automobile Manufactur
U. S
Consumers Service Bureau of
Parents Magazine
Builder's Utilities Co
D. L. Bowman
P.O
Harrisonburg, Va
Winchester Association of Independent Insurance Agents
Virginia Association of Insurance Agents
National Association of Insurance Agents
Lawrence C
E. Piccadilly St
Winchester Evening Star
Meta Re Ag
Eo Bakery
Homemaker
Manbecks
Férsé
BesCa
Manbeck
Schewel
Simmons Mattresses
Box Springs
W. Cork St
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