Frederick County FFA Members Win State Farmer Degrees
Six Frederick and Clarke county Future Farmers were among honorees at the Virginia Tech rally, receiving the State Farmer degree. Nominees were endorsed by Dr. Walter Newman. Handley High School Degree Team from Northern Virginia will contest in the state event with leaders addressing teams across dairy, poultry, crops, and livestock.
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Frederick
Clarke County
Virginia Polytechnic Institution
James Os Stephens
Eldon Robert Brumback
Hase
Kenneth Boyne
Boof Ae
Donald Ie Deaves
Walter Newman
Richmond
Handley High School
Northern Virginia Federation
Elner Denis
Oldsville
W. Va
Ates
Compet
Blacksburg
Virginia
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Donald Levi
Boyce
Kenneth Boyer
Middletown
Eldon Brumback
James Yeakley
Stephens City
Funeral Held for Powell Arnette in Berryville
Powell Arnette a 69 year old Clarke County resident was found dead from a self inflicted gunshot wound at his Gaylord area farm. Funeral services were held at his home with Rev. Ernest H Williams officiating and burial at Green Hill Cemetery. Survived by his wife Minnie and brother Archie.
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Berryville
Powell Arnette
Clarke
Ernest H. Williams
Grace Church
Green Hill Cemetery
Minnie Arnette
Minnie May
Cumberland
Archie
Charles Castleman
Calvin Boyd
William Johnson
H. W. Hayslett
William Moreland
Herman Fleming
Arnette
Gaylord
Carroll H. Iden
Smith and Weston
Buddy
Castleman
Arne
John T. Arnette
Baltimore
Mary LaRue Arnette
Clarke County
Tomato Fetes Headquarkers Open Ahead of Festival
BERKELEY SPRINGS W Va June 19 Tomato Festival director-general Spacial Jack Hunter announced headquarters for the Fourth Annual Tomato Festival opening ahead of the August 31 to September 2 events. County Agent H C C Willey reports Morgan county growers set out over a million plants on about 1500 acres with ideal weather aiding transfer to soil. Plants are developing rapidly and a record tomato yield is anticipated with coronation parade and many events planned. Top growers last year averaged about 300 bushels per acre and the county average is expected to rise.
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Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Jack Hunter
H. C. C. Willey
Morgan County
Willey
Hunter
Spinach Farm Largest in U S Located in Texas
The largest spinach farm in the United States covers 4000 acres and is located in La Pryor Texas. The operation stands as a major agricultural landmark in Texas and demonstrates the scale of modern produce farming.
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LaPryor
Texas
Virginia Retailers Set June 24 Convention Banquet
The Retail Merchants' Association of Virginia schedules its 35th annual convention in Waynesboro June 24 25 with Major A Willis Ro Seventh Virginia District to address the banquet session and a long list of speakers from business and state government.
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Waynesboro
A. Willis Ro
Virginia
Ac- Seven
Retail Merchants’ Association of Virginia
S. Dean Sutphin
Robertson
Major Robertson
C. W. Holt
R. W. Catshall
The
Virginia Association
Frank P. Evans
Unemployment Compensation Comm. of Virginia
Walter M. E
Skyline Drive
Lake Sherando
Crompton-Shenandoah Company
Chamber of Commerce
Grand Caverns
Blue Ridge Terrace
Guard Officers To Undergo Medical Tests In Virginia
Governor Price ordered physical examinations for all commissioned Virginia National Guard officers between July 1 and 15. Examinations will be by three officer boards, two from different outfits, with August maneuvers moved up and the process aligned to possible federal induction.
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Richmond
Price
Virginia National Guard
War Department
Guard
Gardner Waller
Mills F. Neal
State National Guard
National Guard Bureau
Answers to Today's Quiz Revealed on Page Four
The page lists quiz answers including Jack Dempsey for question 1 and Washington for question 3. It identifies Bess Streeter Aldrich, the Coast Guard Academy in New London Connecticut, and notes a sabbatical year as an answer. Juliana and American appear among the responses along with acknowledgment of a melody used as accompaniment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Dempsey
Washington
Bess Streeter Aldrich
Coast Guard Academy
New London
Conn
Juliana
Burial Service Standards Guide In The Community
Over 50 distinct service items constitute the American Standard of burial in this community as the provider outlines offerings. The list covers provision details, ritual options, and corresponding costs for a complete service package.
Progress Report On Water Main Installation In Stephens City
In Stephens City Virginia a WPA crew of about 50 workers led by foreman Lawson Dalton reports strong progress on the town water system. A six inch main covers about half the town on the west side of Main Street with a planned two inch line on the east side. Julian Steele urges immediate curb connections before ditch closure. Twenty four property owners have applied for west side connections and east side work is starting. A 100000 gallon storage tank is planned for the well lot at the town north end.
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Stephens City
Lawson Dalton
Julian Steele
Main Street
Steele
Mr. Steele
Nicely Furnished Rooms for Rent in Quiet House
Classified ads list several rental options including furnished or part furnished 3 room apartments for couples or adults, rooms on West Amherst and Fairmont, a new 5 room bungalow in Clearbrook, a modern 6 room house on Millwood Ave, and a modern apartment on B Piccadilly.
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South Main
National Ae
R. B. Messick
Clearbrook
Millwood Ave
Hable’s Real Estate
Stephens City Hose Company Carnival Plan
Stephens City Independent Hose Company plans a carnival June 24 to 29 on Ray Cooks Jet at North Main Street to raise funds for a new fire hall. Gala entertainment is planned. Firemen aim to house the truck and support other uses, but no firm construction plans or costs are set yet.
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Stephens City
Ray Cook
North Main Street
Ruxton To Direct Ambulance Corps In Britain Aid
William V C Ruxton to head the British American Ambulance Corps created to marshal funds and volunteers for ambulance units aiding Britain. A cable from General Sir John Kennedy accepts aid despite uncertain use, as Icelandic customs and trivia insertions accompany the report.
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New York
William V. C. Ruxton
Great Britain
John Kennedy
British Red Cross Society
London
Flanders
England
Ruxton
Salesmen Wanted for Rawleigh Products in Frederick County
Good man with car needed to supply Rawleigh products to Consumers in Frederick County. Permanent to Hustler. Write to Rawleigh's Dept. VAF-189-207 Richmond VA. Date line shows multiple dating codes.
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Frederick County
Rawleigh
Rawleigh’s
Dept
Va. Travelogue Scenes Shot in Shenandoah Valley
Fox Movietone crew films exterior scenes for a Virginia travelogue. Natural Bridge, Shenandoah views, and Lexington mountain locales are planned with a Technicolor camera costing 16000 dollars. Audience reach is estimated at 45000000 as filming moves to Piedmont and Tidewater.
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Fox Movietone
Shenandoah Val
Reon
Virginia
C. G. Gran
Shenandoah Vi , Inc
Chamber of Commerce
Natural Bridge
Lexington
Technicolor
Technicolor Corporation
Florida
Memorial Service At Hebron Church
The Mount Hebron United Brethren Church on Route No 7 will hold a memorial service Sunday afternoon June 23 at 2 30. The Rev L C Messick Rev Mr Larrick Rev J R Collis and Rev L C Bridges will attend with a program of selections before the service. Everyone is invited.
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Mount Hebron United Brethren Church
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Elmer Denis
Moundsville, W. Va
James River
Powhatan
James I
John W. Rosenberger and Co., Inc
Braddock
George Washington Garage
N. Loudoun ‘St
Tir
Mr. Arnette
Clarke Farmer
Tomato Fete
aEquely
Perfection Stove Co
E. Piccadilly St
Retailers
Congressman Robertson
Loudoun
West
Amherst
Loudoun St
Fairmont
B. Piccadilly
Taylor Barr
S. Cameron
Studebaker
Charles St
Harry H. Willis
Fairview Ave
H. K
Warren and Frederck Co
Care Star
Chages
Winchester
Potomac By-Products Co
Harpers Ferry, W. Va
Stephens City Hose Company
Fire Hall
Ambulance Corps
Iceland
Hebron Church
John N. Garner
Uvalde, Texas
Leader
United Gem
Case
Osborne
Barr’s Orchard & Farm Supply
Kismet
Valley Pride
United Food Stores
North Braddock St
General Electric
General& Electric
Anderson
E. Boscawen St
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