Tomato Festival Opens Plans for Sept 2 4 in Berkeley Springs
Berkeley Springs West Virginia hosts the Morgan County Tomato Festival with events from September 2 to 4. Organizer Jack M Hunter leads plans to attract over 400000 visitors to the Labor Day weekend pageantry coronation of Queen Morgan III boxing show grand parade and bathing beauty contest plus additional attractions. Olivia Dellinger of Winchester returns to the festival court. The feature includes a Q A on motion picture theater box office from 1938 noting about 1 billion dollars.
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Hills and Vales
Morgan County
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Winchester
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Faulkner Inquiry Believed Finished
Testimony before a grand jury on perjury charges against Whiting Faulkner postmaster of Martinsburg West Virginia was completed yesterday. Three witnesses testified with others questioned Tuesday, and the panel will likely rule next week. The case stems from alleged statements to a House committee on the District of Columbia milk situation. Faulkner denied offering advance information or attempting to influence committee members.
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Talk of a Third Term Resumes in Congress
New Deal supporters in Congress opened discussion of a third term for President Roosevelt. Senator Murray disclosed he told the president that the entire west backs him, though he avoided explicit mention of a third term. Some pro administration senators urged restraint, noting it was early to discuss 1940 candidates.
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Elizabeth Splawn Dies At Home In Clarke County
Elizabeth Payton Splawn 28 died at her home on East Lane Avenue at 9 55 yesterday. Survived by husband Marcellus Splawn Newark New Jersey and father Robert Payton Clarke County. Four brothers George Monroe Winchester Nelson Monroe James Payton Harrisburg Willie Payton and two sisters Isabelle Payton Mary Ann Payton both of this city. Funeral at Clarke County chapel with Rev Laws officiating pallbearers named David Thomas James Washington Pete Elliott Willie Elliott Herman Conley Allen Avery.
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Elizabeth Payton Splawn
East Lane Avenue
Marcellus Splawn
Newark
N. J
Robert Payton
Clarke County
George Monroe
Winchester
Nelson Monroe
James Payton
Harrisburg
Willie Payton
Isabelle Payton
Mary Ann Payton
Rev. Laws
David Thomas
James Washington
Pete Elliott
Willie Elliott
Herman Conley
Allen Avery
End of school marks mix of relief and reflection
Editorial notes that school is out and students may feel relief while teachers enjoy a break. Junior News reports a weenie roast for the Senior Class held Friday at Elizabeth Furnace with a long list of attendees and chaperones including Miss Kathryn Watson and Mr. H. Dennis Hoover.
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Elizabeth Furnace
Mary Cooley
Richard Borden
Nellie Romack
James Garrett
Peggy Montgomery
Helen Hottel
Grace Hoffman
Etheleen Henson
Eldon Brumback
Charles Mudd
Edith Judy
James Judy
Audra Hunt
Ralph Wakeman
Maggie Murray
Bob Montgomery
Alice Carper
Frances Cooley
Pauline Kline
Eugene Jenkins
Helen Cranwell
Louise Williams
Evelyn Long
Ruth Willey
Christine Wright
Margaret Matthews
Dorothy Tevalt
Julian Carper
Betty Lee Perry
Winston Hoffman
Mildred Powell
Kenneth Boyer
Jack Alcorn
Kathryn Watson
Caroline Hickerson
Ivan C. Lantz
H. Dennis Hoover
Home Eco Club Cleans Cottage and Cares for Child
The Home Eco Club cleans the cottage for spring cleaning. Members make dresses and undergarments for a small child. Freshmen do canning and sew new frocks. We are glad the term ends and hope for the same teacher next year.
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Home Eco
Middletown FFA Team Places Second in Degree Meet
Middletown FFA finished second in a degree team contest held May 24 at Handley High School. Teams from Mt. Jackson and Stephens City also competed. Eldon Brumback led the Middletown group with Keith Judy Kenneth Boyer Charles Mudd and others serving as officers and conductors. Winston Hoffman and Julian Carper were candidates. The Middletown FFA Chapter aired a program on WFMD Frederick Maryland and Steph ens City also broadcast. Drum and Bugle Corp of Mid-
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F. F. A. News
Middletown
Handley High School
Mt. Jackson
Stephens City
Eldon Brumback
Keith Judy
Kenneth ‘Boyer
Charles Mudd
Macolm Brumback
Mr. Wall
Eugene Jenkins
James Judy
Winston Hoffman
Julian Carper
FFA
WFMD
Frederick
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All American Night From White House Show Shines On Stage
World famous stars Marian Anderson Lawrence Tibbett and Kate Smith headline a diverse all American musical program at the White House. Rural and WPA trained performers from North Carolina and Kentucky join in with Cherokee and folk song contributions by Allen Lomax.
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White House
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Soco Gap Square
Haywood County
N. C
Lawrence Tibbett
Metropolian Opera
Coon Creek
Rosie Ledford
Lily May
Violet Koehler
Daisy Lange
Kate Smith
North Corolinan
Nell Hunter
WPA
Durham
Winston Salem
Wade
de Water
Allen Lomax
Library of Congress
Cocoa paste trick prevents lumps in hot liquids
Cocoa will not lump when added to hot milk or water if it is first made into a paste with cold water. This creates a smooth mixture before heating.
Middletown and Stephens City FFA Hosts Memorial Day Event
A Memorial Day concert at Middletown cemetery drew a small crowd amid rain. The event featured a Mother Daughter and Father Son weenie roast, various games, and a plan to install a school flagpole.
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dletown-Stephens City
FFA
Middletown Cemetery
Middletown
King's Reception Featured Abroad
The United States reception to King George VI and Queen Elizabeth dominated British papers with diverse headlines. The Times published a 32 page United States number filled with pictures and articles on American life from literature to sports.
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United States
George VI
Queen Elizabeth
Times
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the Times
Hobo Hound Seeks Stopping Dog on Trains Near Hayti
In Hayti Missouri farmer Edward A. Ruff reports his Airedale Jackie Boy keeps vanishing for two days, riding freights and visiting a conductor's home. Ruff now faces a new puzzle as a hen laid only in his automobile near the hen house.
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Hayti
Jackie Boy
Airdale
Edward A. Ruff
Ruff
Rites For Dr Woods, Nestor Of Presbytery Held Today
Martinsburg West Virginia honors Francis Marion Woods D D pastor emeritus of First Presbyterian Church who served 48 years here and led the Synod of Virginia. He died Tuesday afternoon after a long illness at Hartwood the home of his son in law and daughter. Funeral services were conducted at First Presbyterian Church with burial in Norbourne Cemetery. Surviving children grandchildren and great grandchildren are listed. His ministry spanned 65 years including pre ordination and post resignation service.
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Chicago
Union Seminary
Hampden-Sydney
East Hanover
Julia Muler Junkin
Hartwood
Stafford County
West Middlesex Penna
Winchester
David J. Woods
Clinton
S. C
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Morgan Jefferson
Berkeley
Charleston
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Psychopathic Hospital
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Understanding Judge Quarrel Leads to Parked Car Claim
Chicago Ruport Moser said he preferred living in his parked automobile for three days and three nights to going home after a quarrel with his wife. In police court Moser explained.
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Rupert Moser
Moser
Duke of Winchester to Celebrate 45th Birthday
The dialogue notes the Duke will turn 45 on June 23. A court transcript shows Judge Tremko dismissing a case after remarking that married men do strange things after family quarrels.
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