Outlook For Grain And Tomato Crops In Frederick County
Frederick County farmers report good wheat across the county with about 12 000 to 15 000 acres planted though AAA diversions reduced wheat by 28.3 percent for oats barley and rye. Corn suffered drought in southern Frederick but moisture later improved. Tomato production remains fair with 200–300 acres last year and likely slightly less this year. barley acreage up while winter oats gain popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
I. Fred Stine
AAA
Frederick
Bowles Bailed On Breaking and Entering Charge
Arthur 8 Bowles of Route 1 Winchester was released on $1,000 bond for the July term Corp Court appearance. He faces charges of breaking and entering the Ashby Sprint packing house on North Brad dock street Monday night after being detected by police at the scene. He waived preliminary hearing.
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Arthur
Bowles
Route 1
Winchester
Corporation Court
B. C. Bowles
Ashby Sprint
North Braddock Street
Count of Communist Publications in the United States
The record states there are over 600 regular communist and pro communist line publications in the United States. About 482 or more are in English and approximately 100 in foreign languages. Additionally, roughly 100 regularly issued English publications exist, plus editions in other languages printed in Russia and shipped to U S Communist centers for distribution.
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Russia
United States
Brumback To Speak Before County Body
Final arrangements are set for the semi annual meeting of the League of Virginia Counties at W P I Blacksburg July 6 and 7 with a round table on county government led by C I Brumback and other county leaders. The program includes discussions on legislative changes county welfare and county attorney responsibilities plus a banquet featuring C H Morrissett and Earl D Mallory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
League of Virginia
W. P. I. Blacksburg
C. I. Brumback
Frederick County
George F. Franck
Board of Supervisors
Henrico County
William
Nansemond County
Virginia Commission On
County League
County Government Commission
C. H. Morrissett
Virginia
Earl D. Mallory
Washington
American Municipal Association
William H. Stauffer
H. Elmer Kiser
Tazewell County
W. O. Fife
Albemarle County
Commonwealth
Answers to Today's Quiz From Page 4
Answers to test questions printed on page 4 include: science of antiquities, dictatorship, James River, twenty four hours between midnight and midnight, James A. Farley, off the north coast of Scotland, yes 1607 to 1898, Lu di krus not ludik rus, Europe, and horse racing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James River
James A. Farley
Scotland
Europe
Automobile Rescue Saves 1500-Pound Mare From 40-Foot Well
Virgil Hoffstetter, an auto wreck er, used an automobile hoist to pull his bay mare out of a 40 foot deep well after the horse became wedged 25 feet down. Despite two hours of futile effort, the animal was retrieved with chains and appeared unhurt.
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Alton, Ill
Virgil Hoffstetter
Hoffsetter
You Can't Change Human Nature White Hall Grangers
White Hall Grange met at the school house where Mrs. R L Bageant and James Strother reported on the Blacksburg lecturers conference. Winchester was named host for the 1939 state convention this fall. Jack McAboy received a medal for his record as Stephens City High School graduate. A debate on Human Nature Can Not Be Changed favored the negative team of A W Wright Alvin Barrett and Mr Dye. Mrs A W Wright Jessie Lewis and Mr Dick formed the affirmative. Judges were Miss Ethel Barrett Luther Smith and S J Marshall Jr. A yard party was announced for June 22 at Strother's Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Hall
R. L. Bageant
James Strother
Blacksburg
Frederick County
Winchester
Jack McAboy
Virginia F. F. A
Grangers
Stephens City High School
A. W. Wright
Alvin Barrett
Mr. Dye
Jessie Lewis
Mr. Dick
Ethel Barrett
Luther Smith
S. J. Marshall, Jr
Strother’s Grove
Japan Awaits Overtures From Britain
The article details salvage progress on a sunken hull with a tunnel under it and the plan to pass chains and attach pontoons for lifting. Salvage officers note the tunnel must be widened before operations resume and cite three safety improvements proposed by Naquin including air hose connections, central signalling, and a cable cutting device.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lus
Naquin
Portsmouth
Gehrig Blocked By Paralysis Publicized By Mayo Report
Lou Gehrig is diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis after Mayo Clinic exams June 13 to 19 1939. He will not play this season though will stay on the Yankee payroll as non playing captain with possible future executive duties.
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Barrow
Gehrig
Yankee
Gehrig Long
Mayo Clinic
Lou Gehrig
Harold C. Habein
Mr Green Grows Noteworthy Cucumbers In Barrel Garden
J O J Green of 133 North Cameron Street tends a cucumber barrel garden that impresses visitors. Rich soil and drilled holes support vigorous vines with cucumbers over an inch long. The plot yields beans radishes onions beets and tomatoes in bloom as pest free vines thrive each morning.
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J. O. J. Green
Cameron Street
Mr. Green
Eagles Hear of Convention at Winchester Aerie Meeting
Winchester Aerie No. 824 reports five delegates attended the Virginia State Aerie convention in Alexandria on Thursday and Friday. They praised the host for entertainment and noted discussions on old age assistance and employment stabilization. Senator E. R. Fuller helped secure a state law, and Eagles urged increasing the old age assistance amount next session. Refreshments followed deliberations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
E. R. Fuller
Virginia
of Eagles
Local Markets Update
Local markets daily report notes accuracy limitations and typographical error disclaimer from The Star. Market participants and prices unchanged as of publication, with standard advisory about potential minor mistakes in data.
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The
Star
Notice to creditors for estate of Mrs Emma N Samsell
Claims against the estate of the late Mrs Emma N Samsell should be presented promptly to The Commercial & Savings Bank Exr Mrs Emma N Samsell deceased. Date 6 21 61.
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Emma N. Samsell
Commercial & Savings Bank
Daughters of War of 1812 Veteran Remain Scarce in Virginia
Berryville Virginia June 21 Mrs John W Metz 79 says she is one of the last two surviving daughters of an 1812 veteran in Virginia Her father Phillip Berlin a Frederick County landowner born 1793 fought Britain for three years She keeps an old trunk from the move of 1894 hoping to uncover letters about his military career believed valuable and she plans to open it someday
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Berryville
John W. Metz
Virginia
Sarah Jane Hope
Alexandria
War Department
Washington
Robert E. Lee Metz
The
Baptist Church
Colonial
Williamsburg
Captain James Gibson
the Daughters of 1812
Charles Town
Te Ata Mangle
Richmond
Texas
Missouri
Elza
Matthew Pulliam
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Lumorla
ALES
Valetia
Norge
Eall
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Mervelw
ADAMS
Pamela Seymour
Bryan Durant
Hampton Court Palace
London
Seymour
White Hall Grangers
Japan
Britain
Wong
E. Boscawen St
Briggs
Andrew G
District Manager Hospital Insurance
North America Assurance Society 2
Eagles
Ceeneee
Covccess
Seeee
Victor
Clarke County
Rosenberger’s
John W. Rosenberger
Jess
Greyhound
Greyhound Transportation
Lexington
Columbia
S.C
Roanoke
Charleston
Louisville
San Francisco
Salem
Knoxville
Charlotte
Greenville
Greyhound Terminal
N. Braddock St
McCormick Deering
C I. Brumback
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