Conservation Farming Essay Wins Soil Prize in Fairfax District
Murial Moore of New Market High School won first prize in a Fairfax Soil Conservation district essay contest featuring over 500 pupils from 20 schools in Frederick, Clarke, Warren and Shenandoah counties. The piece argues soil conservation is essential for America’s future, outlines contour cropping and terracing, and urges plans tailored to each farm’s soil and slope.
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Fairfax
America
Iowa
United States
Globe
Patrick Henry
Thomas Jefferson
City and County Realty Transfers in Winchester and Frederick
Real estate transfers across Winchester city and Frederick County list multiple deeds. Transfers include 1315 Valley Ave, 523 N Braddock St, Braddock Street parcels, Monmouth Street parcels, and Hillside blocks. West of Winchester properties and Ste phens City locations noted with specific acreages and improvements.
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Joshua W. Headley
Boyd G. Headley
Valley Ave
Comford A. Cooper
Beatie E. Perry
N. Braddock Street
Richard K. Eddy
Woodrow Harris Moore
Graystone Terrace
W. Norman Graber
Clarence L. Butler
N. Braddock St
Jane Patton
George Kelchner
Frederick Ave
Harris Addition
Fred L. Harris
Sarah Alice Fauver
Frederick County
Back Creek
Robert D. Rinker
McAdoo Stine
Gainesboro
Clarence M. Cunningham
J. C. Cunningham
Middletown
Millbrook Mill
Pearl E. Billmyer
James C. Wilhelm
Wardensville
H. N. Speak
Grace Dailey
Winchester
E. A. Riley
Rosella Benner
Clearbrook
Brucetown
Local Social Notes From Lebanon Church Gathering
Mrs Maude Wake and Mrs Gilbert Butler of Strasburg were guests of Mr and Mrs Albert Keller. Dr and Mrs Harry Crim of Strasburg and Rev John L Stewart Jr of Stephens City were guests of Mr and Mrs N Frank Dinges. Russell Bowman recently returned home from Memorial Hospital in improved condition. Odessa Orndorff of Woodstock was called home by the death of her mother Mrs Gus Orndorff. Mrs J J Keller visited Winchester on business.
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Quintus Himelight
Julius Beeler
Odessa Orndorff
Woodstock
Gus Orndorff
Jon Moyers
U. H. Bowers
U. S. Brown
Grmies
E. C. Snarr
J. J. Keller
Winchester
Can't Always Wait for Good Script, Actors Can't Always Wait for Good Script
Hollywood notes critique the film industry practices, arguing bad scripts doom films. Writers, producers, and directors are blamed for incomplete scripts and poor adaptation. The piece cites lack of talent, rewrite damage, and dependence on star power as key factors.
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Bob Thomas
Hollywood
Crosby, Garson and Bogart
Turkey
Kinder
Frank Lloyd Wright
Acting quality and director influence in film performance
The text argues actors bear much blame for a wasted film, yet notes many are capable with proper handling. It also emphasizes camera magic and scene repetition, and cites directors who have drawn award worthy work from seemingly unremarkable actors.
Roane Couple Direct Handicraft Aid At Assembly
The Rev and Mrs H S Roane are in Lynchburg serving as counselors and directors for handicraft at the Young People's Assembly. E R Sperry returns home from Worcester after visiting his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Carson Dettra. Sperry's friends report improving health. Mr and Mrs Russell McCauley head home after attending Harry McCauley's graduation.
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Middletown
H. S. Roane
Lynchburg
Young Peoples Assembly
E. R. Sperry
Woncester
Carson Dettra
Harry McCauley
Public Auction at Whitacre Virginia Details Personal Property
The undersigned holds a public auction at the J. R. Sargent place near Whitacre Virginia starting 2:00 PM Friday June 20 1947. Items listed include a Deering Mower horse hay rake bar share plows wheat fans roofing and various tools among others. W E Edwards administrator of J R Largent deceased. terms cash.
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J. R. Sargent
Whitacre
Deering
W. E. Edwards
J. R. Largent
Memorials and visits fill the Maryland week
The community gathered for memorial services in Lebanon for departing locals. Mrs Augusta Smith leaves Herbert nursing home for Mrs Jenkins. Larry Owings visits grandparents in Front Royal. The Cockrells of Savannah and Mr and Mrs J F Weirich attend Washington events and a Cochrell wedding while in Hyattsville. The Legges welcome infant David Ross and visit Clyde and Mrs Ross.
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Baltimor
W. B. Little
Hollis Coffelt
Bertha Godlove
Lebanon
Augusta Smith
Herbert Nursing Home
Jenkin
Jimmy Beatty
Alvin Beatty
Larry Owings
Front Royal
Howard Owings
Richiard Cockrell
Savanah
J. F. We
Weirich
Washington
Cochrell
Cochrells
Hyattsville
Georgia
Clayton Legge
David Ross
Clyde Ross
Weaving Among Primitive Mankind’s Early Crafts
The passage asserts weaving was among the first crafts practiced by primitive mankind. It emphasizes weaving as possibly the earliest craft activity undertaken by early humans.
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SSS Tonic
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Firestone Stores
Fred Neher
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Lewis V. McIlwee
Marco M. McIilwee
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Main
Marlboro Sts
Stephens City
F. I. McClure
Fred E. Unger
Floyd R. Adams
Robert Lester McKee
Lebanon Church
Westinghouse
Rae
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Cottongingham
Winchester’s Shopping Center
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