Salvation Army Provides Camp Stay for 100 Kids
In Hedgesville West Virginia the Salvation Army sponsored two weeks at Camp Tomahawk for city children from Winchester and nearby areas. Camp runs five weeks total with plans for a swimming pool and lake, funded by donations, as campers aged eight to fourteen attend crafts Bible study and field trips.
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Salvation Army
Hedgesville
W. Va
Winchester
Camp Tomahawk
Maryland
West Virginia
Front Royal
Tomahawk
Home League Department
Guard
Sunbeams
Reuben Zimmerman
Martinsburg
Capt. Jones
Zimmerman
Jones
Hedges-acre Camp
Front Royal Livestock Market Hogs Cattle Veal Prices
Market report lists hogs with head counts between 180 and 275 and prices from 11.00 to 14.90 per hundredweight, veal prices span 18 to 32.75, slaughter cattle include cows and bulls with steady to lower values, sheep and lambs mid range, stock feeder cattle show premiums for choice and good grades. Prices reflect livestock market activity at Front Royal.
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Utility
Canner & Cutter
Commercail & Good
Cutter & Utility
Choice &T
Court seeks order to measure farmer's wheat in Hopewell
In Richmond federal court the United States asks to compel farmer J C Charvat to allow Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Agency inspectors to measure wheat acreage. Charvat, who operates three farms near Hopewell, says he treats them as a unit and denies exceeding allotment rules. The case hinges on whether he planted 45 acres on one farm without an allotment and faces penalties if found in violation.
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Hopewell
J. C. Charvat
United of Government
Richmond
Prince George County
Charvat
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Agency
Rt. 1
U. S
Sterling Hutcheson
Almond Considers Shifting State Police Financing Plan
Gov. Almond weighs diverting highway funds used for State Police into Virginia road construction. The move would lift the Highway Department’s obligation to fund police operations, shifting costs to the general fund and prompting discussions with legislative leaders.
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Almond
Richmond
Virginia
State Highway Department
Department of State Police
State Highway Commission
Samuel D. May
House
Senate
Highway Department
Virginia Farm Price Outlook Summary
Virginia Department of Agriculture reports muted hog price strength with mild weekly declines and higher slaughter. Spring hog crops up 12 percent, August and September production rising. summer price declines expected but less severe due to shift to hogs. Wheat outlook shows weak price support. national winter wheat crop down 21 percent from last year but above ten year average. Virginia output up 16 percent year over year. Red winter wheat bids mostly 1.70 to 1.75, Norfolk 1.80. support at 1.98 to 2.01, with September futures at 1.90 and ongoing De futures.
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Virginia
Southeast
Richmond
Norfolk
Market News Price and Crop Updates for Barley and Oats
Barley prices steady with moisture and insect risk noted. Virginia barley production rises six percent to 4 292 000 bushels, while national barley output falls 12 percent from last year. Oats show no price improvement as 89 crop remains 29 percent below last year. Virginia forecasts four and a half million bushels, up 18 percent. Local prices: barley 90 to 95 cents in several regions, oats 64 to 80 cents depending on area. Baltimore oats at 71 1/2 cents.
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Virginia
Richmond
Piedmont
Norfolk
Valley
Avenge
Rapidan
Licomico Church
Pulaski
Baltimore
Record Corn Crop Outlook Sets Nationwide Harvest Peak
The nation awaits a corn harvest this year with estimates predicting four and a quarter billion bushels, marking an 11 percent rise over last year and 27 percent above the average. Soybean acreage is expected to fall eight percent to twenty two million, while Virginia shows a 3 percent gain to 277000 acres amid budding local demand from new soybean plants.
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Richmond
Roanoke
Pulaski
Rapidan
Wicomico Church
Norfolk
Baltimore
Virginia
Virginia-Carolina
Clerical Jobs Open At Newton Baker
The Civil Service Commission announces exams for stenographer and typist at the Veterans Administration Center Martinsburg. Pay ranges from 3495 to 4065 annually. Requires one year general office clerical experience or qualifying education. Apply by August 31 1958 at Winchester Post Office.
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Newton Baker
Veterans Administration Center
Martinsburg
Winchester
Often mispronounced room and roof guide
A note advises pronouncing the oo in room and roof like moon, not like book, clarifying vowel sounds for correct speech.
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Tion
Gavis
Front Royal Livestock Market
U.S
Virginia Department of Agriculture
TRAD
Power Company
Berryville
Strasburg
United States Civil Service Commission Today
Jefferson
School of Commerce
East
Jack Holt
George Washington Hotel
Mr. Holt
Clip & Mail
Jefferson School of Commerce
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