Washington visits and hometown travels noted
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Patterson and son and other Patterson relatives spent the weekend with Charles Patterson in Washington D C. Joe Reed of Winchester visited John Hoover. Mrs. Harry Carper and Miss Myra Payne visited George Wedell. Patsy Keckley of near Winchester visited Colleen Rosier. R F Bradfield and Betty Lou spent Sunday with W W Brewer near Mt Williams. Grace Williams visited J E Patterson. George Rosier and John Cole attended an American League game in Washington D C. Seaman Edward Crowser spent a furlough with his wife and parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Patterson
John Patterson
Virginia Bayliss
Donnie Emery
Charles Patterson
Washington, D. C
Joe Reed
Winchester
John Hoover
Harry Carper
Myra Payne
George Wedell
Patsy Keckley
Colleen Rosier
R. F. Bradfield
Betty Lou
W. W. Brewer
Mt. Williams
Grace Williams
George Rosier
John Cole
Seaman Edward Crowser
Walter Clowser
Used cars wanted top price paid Chapman Motor Co
Chapman Motor Co advertises purchase of used cars in any make or model with good running condition. Dealers License No. 342.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapman Motor CO
Paul Hillyard Struck by Car in Braddock Street Incident
City police report two accidents. Paul William Hillyard age 10 of 576 North Braddock Street broke his arm when struck by an auto while riding a bicycle at the intersection of North Braddock and Wyck Streets. The car was driven by William M. Godey of Baltimore Maryland. A 1935 Chevrolet sedan driven by Edgar P. Chapman and a 1933 Ford truck operated by O B Anderson collided at the National and Gray Avenue intersection causing about 25 dollars damage to each vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul William Hillard
North Braddock Treet
North Braddock and
Wyck Streets
William M. Godey
Baltimore, Md
Edgar P. Chapman
O. B. Anderson
North
Loudoun
National and
Gray Avenue
Dont’s for Pimples and Ointment Relief Ad
Advertisement promotes Peterson’s Ointment for pimples itching eczema and red blotches. Claims relief and improved skin appearance after one application with a money back guarantee. Also markets soothing for tired itchy feet and cracked toes at 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
Date Postponed and Rescheduled in Odd News Note
Walter Fleming of Lanse Pennsylvania set a date with Wac Corp on May 13 but a plane crash in New Guinea halted plans. Margaret Hastings of Owego New York was aboard. she and two crew members were rescued after 47 days and are now back in New York. The article hints the sarge keeps pursuing the Wace contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Fleming
Lanse
Wac Corp
Margaret Hastings
Owego
Shangri-La
New Guinea
Corp
Hastings
New York
Sarge
Wace
O Sullivan Rubber Co Boosts War Bond Drive
The O Sullivan Rubber Co Inc reports 854 employees bought 1656 bonds totaling 48575 during the seventh War Loan Drive, 195 percent of quota. A drawing awarded five $50 bonds to employees and $500 in bonds were donated for Capitol Theatre prizes. Winners include Gleda Todd Edward Bowen Harry Hockman M E Funk and Asa W Smith. The company also donated $100 in bonds to the American Legion with four winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Sullivan Rubber Co., Inc
Minute Man
O'Sullivan
Gleda Todd
Edward L. Bowen
Harry H. Hockman
M. E. Funk
Asa W. Smith
O’sullivan’s
O’ Sullivan
Capitol Theatre
Jessie Henson
Middleburg
Louis Zuckerman
Winchester
Fred L. Duncan
Clearbrook
Dorothy Hoagland
Eevelyn C. Crimes
American Legion
Walter M. Shade
Dorothy B. Lawrence
C. Louise Greenwalt
Patricia Jackson
O Henry Shrine a Favorite Bar at Pete’s Tavern
In New York the Pete’s Tavern collection of O Henry stories delights regulars who recall William Sydney Porter. Owner Pete Belles preserves the tavern as the author’s favored refuge and serves a Lost Blend drink tied to the stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ED Creagh
New York
O Henry
Pete's Tavern
William Sydney Porter
Pete's
Irving Place
18Th Street
Pete Belles
Henry
Sentences Used for Telephone Tests
Two sentences are used to test telephone systems because they cover all English sounds. They are: Joe took father s shoe bench out and She was waiting at my lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Two Contests For Virginia Writers
The Virginia Writers Club in Richmond announces two state wide contests open to all residents. One for prose with a 100 prize and one for poetry with a 100 prize. Manuscripts must be unpublished and meet word limits. Send to Beverley Fleet by October 1 1945 with required identifications and sealed envelope rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Writers Club
Richmond
Beverley Fleet
Saunders Station
Trone Sunday School Picnic At Capon State Park
The annual picnic was held at Capon State Park near Berkeley Springs on July 19 with a large turnout. Attendees included the Lupton, LaFollette, Burner, Wingfield, Pugh, Whittock, Serbaugh, Dailey, Arnold, Muse, and Kerns families along with Dr. Clarence Stafantis and Dr. Rhuben Allie visiting from Youngstown and Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trone
Capon State Park
Berkeley Springs
Russell Lupton
John LaFollette
Lester Burner
Harry LaFollette
Roy Wingfield
Arthur Pugh
Alva Whittock
Winifred Kump
Stanley Bennett
Cletus Serbaugh
Mervil Lee Dailey
Raymond Arnold
Ray LaFollette
Charles
Oris McComber
David Oates
Madeline Muse
Carlisle
Will Muse
Robert Muse
C. G. Russell
Russell
Jean Marpole
Dorothy
Deloris Kerns
Faris Lupton
Clarence Stafantis
Youngtown
Rhuben Allie
Pittsburg
Winchester
Burlis Oates
Smithey Pugh
H. D. Whitacre
Carson Miller
Willis
Violet
Willis Jenkins
Scott Wingfield
Clintch Whitacre and Nephew
York
Summer Apple Ceilings Announced by OPA for 1945 Crop
Carroll R. Miller of Martinsburg explains OPA and WFA ceiling changes effective July 31 to August 20 for 1945 apples. Eastern standard bushels are $3.70, western $3.45, with adjustments for selling method and delivery. The policy sets higher ceilings in the East due to crop shortages, while Western crops keep the prior rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll R. Miller
Martinsburg
W. Va
Appalachian Apple Service
OPA
WFA
Michigan
Ohio
Kentucky
Tenn
Alabama
Common Household Pests booklet on insects and disease control
This 32 page booklet presents official information on household pests including ants and moths. It warns pests spread disease and urges prompt action. Priced at ten cents postpaid, it offers practical steps to identify and control infestations.
Copy of Common Household Pests Requested with Ten-Coin
Person encloses ten cents in paper for a booklet titled Common Household Pests. The note asks for the address Name Street or Rural Route we.
Fragmentary note on policy: with a condition not a theory
Fragmentary OCR text discusses government set aside orders and required fruit. It mentions Ayaqatduroo and dates but yields little clear context. The readable portion hints at conditional action rather than theory as a possible interpretation.
Fresh ceilings for processing prices under review
The article notes that price schedules are being updated with new ceilings soon. It mentions base processing prices and the need to set ceilings promptly to reflect current costs and market conditions.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chambersville
Paul Hillyard
Montgomery
O’sullivan
Thyer Outdoor Furniture
Northern
Cedar
Glaize & Bro
N. Cameron St
Virginia
N. W. Greeningson
Pres. Cleveland
Winchester Evening Star
Information Bureau
Eye St. N. E
D.C
Nisedeur
C.B. Smalts & Son
National Avenue
Alfred
Nobel
Pal
Rator Blades
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Court House
Baker’s Drug Store
Loudoun St
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