Harvesting Grass Seed Encouraged by Expanded AAA Program
Washington AAA chief N B Dodd announces a new program to boost harvesting of legume and grass seeds with a $12.5 million fund. Farmers can receive $3.50 per acre plus special payments of 38.5 cents per pound for red clover and 2.5 cents per pound for alsike clover, with no total payment limits. Harvest season runs Sept 10 to Oct 10 for red and alsike clover. Frederick county farmers should contact the county AAA office in Winchester.
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Agricultural Adjustment Agency
Washington
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Frederick County
AAA Committee
Congress
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Sgt John Steward Wounded In Italy
Mrs. John Steward of 1712 E Piccadilly writes that her husband Sgt John Steward has been wounded in the left arm. A nineteen month old son pleads for Winchester citizens to buy war bonds via the Fifth War Bond Drive sponsored by the Quota Club. Steward, inducted October 8 1941, has served 27 months overseas with the 34th Division infantry, from Africa to Italy where he was wounded.
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John Steward
E. Piccadilly Street
5Th Army
Africa
Italy
Chicago Grain Quotations Update
Chicago grain quotations show firm undertone with active trading as cotton strength and expectations of more grain use in alcohol production influence prices. Wheat futures for Sept and May rise. oats and rye futures also quote higher across multiple contracts.
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Chicago
News of Our Men Aid Women in Uniform
Private First Class Lester C. Keeler, 24, of Middletown Virginia, wounded at Cassino, earned a Presidential Unit Citation and the Purple Heart for behind the lines raids with the Ranger Battalion. He spoke of breaking enemy lines near Venafro and the Rapido, and surviving multiple close calls. Additional reports note S Sgt William Shenk arrival in England, Roy Williams, Nelson Buhl, and John Cooper wounded or serving overseas with updates on their status and addresses for letters.
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Lester C. Keeler
Middletown
United States
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Italy
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Jerry
Africa
Horseshoe
Rapido River
Rangers
Virginia
Sicily
Pfc
Grover Keeler
Julian Williams
Stephenson
Roy W. Williams
Nelson W. Buhl
Williams
France
England
Nelson Buhl
Arlington
More Women Are Needed For Peach Harvest
Virginia 1944 peach crop needs 500 more women volunteers. Miss Nancy Tyree says crews will work in Bingham Nelson and Albemarle counties with housing arranged on the Ryan estate Willie farm Warwick farm and Afton House. Camp Timberville in Rockingham already houses volunteers for Camp Timberville work through August 14.
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Blacksburg
Virginia
Nancy Tyree
Woman’s Land Army
Bingham
Nelson
Albemarne
Camp Timberville
Rockingham
Nelson County
Ryan Estate
Albemarle
Willie Farm
Warwick Farm
Afton House
Bush Meeting At Kinderhook Opens July 22
A Bush gathering is planned at Kinderhook July 22 and 23 starting Saturday at 11 oclock. Sisters Reddick and Strains will opt. The public is invited to attend this community event.
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Kinder Hook
Reddick
Strains
Health Columns Build Trusted Authoritative Voice
The Star highlights Dr. Clendenin's authoritative health articles guiding readers daily. Medical experts share clear guidance on disease prevention, treatment options, and reliable self care in accessible language.
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Trial Justice Court Driving Case Dismissal Report
Herbert M. Shafer of Remount Front Royal charged with reckless driving in the Court of Trial Justice W. Erle Edwards. Fine listed as $10 with costs $5.25.
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W. Erle Edwards
Herbert M. Shafer
Divorces Granted in Winchester Court
Two full divorces were granted in Winchester Corporation Court. Judge Burr Harrison presided. James N. Embrey received an absolute divorce from Velma C. Embrey on grounds of a tertion. They were married in Front Royal in June 1921. The partial divorce of Eilis F Jackson from Mary Morrison Jackson was merged into a full decree.
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Winchester Corporation Court
Burr ”. Harrison
James N. Embrey
Velma C. Embrey
Front Royal
Eilis F Jackson
Mary Morrison Jackson
Royal Crown Postpones Games
The Royal Crown Cola softball team postponed next week’s loop games due to players being out of the city. The Nehi Trophy remains on for Olwison er league games next week as scheduled.
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Royal Crown Cola
Nehi
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