Virginia A G Peterson seeks old farm price records
A G Peterson of the Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station and the U S Department of Agriculture conducts an agricultural price survey to collect historic farm prices prior to 1914. He asks for old diaries, account books, newspapers, and other records through local post offices to build long term price series and an index for Virginia farm products.
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A. G. Peterson
Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station
Unitedates Department of Agriculture
Peterson
Virginia
Democrats Take Office After Court Ousts Republicans
Louisville June 21 Democrats appointed to city and Jefferson county posts 19 months after expected by voters. Court of appeals voided 1925 election amid Republican inner circle conspiracy, Gov. Fields issues commissions to Dem candidates O'Neal mayor-designate and Ben Ewing county judge designate to appoint subordinates including police court officials. Several hundred GOP appointees affected as new administration prepares to assume Monday.
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Louisville
City
Jefferson County
Court of Appeals
W. J. Fields
Republican Party
Dem
Joseph
Mr. O'Neal
Ben F. Ewing
Ewing
Norfolk Game Wardens On Trial For Murder
The trial of Federal Game Warden W. L. Birsch and state wardens R. S. Mercer and John T. Capps begins in Norfolk for the murder of gun club keepers Lee Waterfield and J. T. Bonnet at Back Bay. Prosecutors are Er. J. Smith and James Barron, with defense by Willard Ashburn and federal attorney Paul W. Kear. Two days were set, with a venue change to Norfolk.
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Norfolk
W. L. Birsch
R. S. Mercer
Norfolk County
John T. Capps
Princess Anne County
Lee Waterfield
J. T. Bonnet
Back Bay
Corporation Court No. 2
B. D. White
Commonwealth
Er. J. Smith
James Barron
Smith
Willard &. Ashburn
Virginia Beach
United States District Attorney
Paul W. Kear
Henry W. Venable
Nineveh News Notes Ties and Visits Across Towns
Nineveh Va June 22 Mr Mc Cune of the village sought treatment at Winchester Memorial Hospital on Thursday. Mrs Holmes Weaver of Florida visits Mr and Mrs Frank Weaver. Mr and Mrs Clarence McKay of Wat Royal were guests of Hubert McKay. Mrs Willie Buck of Front Royal and Baltimore visited Miss Irene Mc Cartney last week. Mr Ashby Powers and Mrs Wil
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Nineveh
McCune
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Holmes Weaver
Florida
Frank Weaver
Clarence McKay
Wat Royal
Hubert McKay
Willie Buck
Front Royal
Baltimore
Irene McCartney
Ashby Powers
Wil
Visiting villagers and church benefit noted in notes
Liam Powers and Miss Mary Powers visited the village on Monday. Mrs. Robert McCauley’s friends were glad she recovered from an illness. Alonzo Fuller remains quite sick at home. Rev. Joseph Duckwall of Winchester visited Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Johnston returned from Orange County after a family visit. Dr. and Mrs. Harry Quisenberry of Lexington visited Mrs. Jacob Hizer Friday. Presbyterian Church hosted a successful entertainment Wednesday evening for the Christian Endeavor.
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Liam Powers
Mary Powers
Robert McCauley
Alonzo Fuller
Joseph Duckwall
Winchester
Donald Johnston
Orange County
Harry Quisenberry
Lexington
Jacob Hizer
Child Injured In Accident Returns Home in Gore
Master Alvin Mitchell five year old son of Mr and Mrs Henry Mitchell was struck by an automobile last Thursday and moved from Winchester hospital to his home where he is improving though not out of danger. The Rev Mr Ludwig preached a sermon to an appreciative audience on Sunday evening followed by Christian Endeavor services led by Miss Lela Brill.
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Ludwig
Long
C.E. Armel
North western grade progress and local weekend visits
Elsie recently moved to the village and spent last weekend with relatives near Winchester Their former home. Construction on the north western grade advances with workmen within a mile. Many locals attended memorials at Limber Ridge Christian Church. All day services planned at Bethel Methodist Episcopal Church June 26 and at THipview the following Sunday.
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Elsie
Winchester
Crop rotation urged to curb diseases and pests
The article notes wilt from striped cucumber beetle harms cucumber vines and stresses a crop rotation system as a simple, reliable way to place farming on a businesslike footing. It adds crop rotation helps control corn smut and keeps nematodes in check by limited sugar beet planting to every four years.
Capital Dedicates School Named For Alexander Stuart
Four Washington leaders spoke at the dedication of the Stuart Junior High School in northeast Washington. Speakers included Henry P. Blair S. E. Kramer and Henry Hunt McKee with Dr H Barrett Learned. A portrait of Alexander Stuart was unveiled by his granddaughter Irene Elliott Moore as the Eastern High School Band performed.
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Washington
Alewande Tait Stuart
Stuart
Frances Affleck
Peyton Street
Frith and
E Streets
Henry P. Blair
S. E. Kramer
Henry Hunt McKee
Apples Hurt In Washington State By April Freeze
The Department of Agriculture reports Washington apple crops were damaged by April freezes with June 1 conditions at 64 percent of normal. Peach crops are very light at about 10 percent of normal due to April damage, while pears show poor prospects at about 35 percent of normal.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Washington State
Yakima Valley
Memorial torn down in Danville Confederate tribute
The Confederate Memorial for the women of the Confederacy in Danville was removed after critics called its depiction crude. Mrs B B Temple funded and commissioned the piece but consented to its removal amid public disapproval. A plan to reuse parts and preserve the Temple legacy follows, with talk of a new monument.
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Associated Press
Danville
B B. Temple
Temple
Dr. Temple
West Virginia Paves Northwestern Pike and Huntington-Logan Route
West Virginia plans 67 road contracts totaling about 2.5 million dollars to pave the Northwestern turnpike west of the Maryland line and surface the Huntington-Logan road. Bids for routes 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 21, and 24 are set for July 12, 14, and 19, with work divided into shorter sections to finish by season end.
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Charleston
W. Va
Maryland Line
State Road Commission
Preston County
Flag Run
Ritchie County
Wright Expected To Sweep Democratic Primary In Shenandoah Clarke
Woodstock Virginia June 21 A Shenandoah Freder ick and Clarke county sentiment survey shows Richard S Wright of Strasburg favored to win the Democratic primary for State Senator. Col Joseph Bauserman says Shenandoah will deliver a landslide and Clarke county chair William Travers Lewis predicts Wright will win Clarke by a large margin to honor a Shenandoah pledge.
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Woodstock
Shenandoah
Frederick
Clarke Counties
Richard S. Wright
Strasburg
Shenandoah County
Col
Jos. Bauserman
Wright
William Travers. Lewis
Berryville
Clarke County
Democratic Committee
J. H. Henry
Jos. Denny
Col. Bauserman
Senate
Lewis
Clarke People
Sunday Schedule On U B Rural Charge
The Rev S R Ludwig pastor of Winchester rural charge United Brethren Church lists next Sunday June 26 services. Pleasant Valley Sunday school 10 am sermon 11 am Christian Endeavor 8 pm. Mount Pleasant WV Sunday school 10 am Christian Endeavor 7 pm sermon 8 pm prayer meeting Wednesday 8 pm. Red Bud Sunday school 2 pm sermon 3 pm Christian Endeavor 8 pm. Mount Olive Sunday school 10 am prayer and praise 5 pm. Gore Sunday school 10 am Christian Endeavor 7 pm Evangelistic services 8 pm. Fairview Sunday school 2 pm sermon by Rev William Wolf.
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S. R. Ludwig
Winchester
United Brethren Church
Pleasant Valley
Christian Endeavor
Mount Pleasant
W. Va
W. F. Gruver
Mount Olive
Fairview
William Wolf
Local Notes From Zepp Brevities on June Weekend Visits
Rev D H Rhodes held services. Washington visitors Paul and Mrs Orndoff stayed with Earley Orndoff family. Multiple readers and kinfolks from Fairfax Strasburg Woodstock Keyser and Zepp visited relatives. A colt needed fifteen stitches after an injury. Community updates on illness travel and lingering ties.
Agricultural Facts on Pests and Treatments
The note explains arsenate of lead and lime as a dust or spray for cabbage worm control. It also states clean cultivation is an effective method for managing garlic pests, presenting practical steps for farmers to reduce infestation.
Plans Clash as Three Nations Debating Naval Parley
At the second day of talks the American British and Japanese plans remain irreconcilable. Saito argues Japan's proposal justifies seas for its cruiser program while seeking to retain 82 cruisers and 200000 tons. Officials from all sides plan further meetings to clarify aims ahead of a 1931 Washington conference.
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United States
Washington
Tokio
Saito
America
Japan
Hugh
Gibson
Earl Jellicoe
Frederick
Capon Bridge Social Notes and Local Visits
Capon Bridge WV June 22 Mrs Beulah Hook and son visited Mrs Harry Burkheimer. Little Bettie Jeanne Willey is indisposed. Junior Werring slowly improving from a week old automobile accident injuries. Friends of Ralph Kerns hosted an old time bell at his home. Homer Shuler and family from Cumberland MD stayed with his parents Monday through Monday. They visited Mrs J M Cadwallader in Stephens City and other friends. Memorial services were held at Timber Ridge Christian Church Sunday. Robert Beverley preached at the Methodist Church Sunday night. Pierce Hiett and a Martinsburg friend and Gladys Funkhouser of Winchester visited J T Funkhouser Sunday. Little Miss Margaret Shuler of Cumberland visiting grandparents. Mrs T Fletcher and her son visited sister Mrs Harry Hiett over the weekend.
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Capon Bridge
W.va
Beulah Hook and Son
Harry Burkheimer
Bettie Jeanne Willey
Junior Werring
Ralph Kerns
Homer Shuler
Cumberland
Stephens City
Shuler
J. M. Cadwallader
Timber Ridge Christian Church
Robert Beverley
Pierce Hiett
Martinsburg
Gladys Funkhouser
Winchester
Margaret Shuler
T. Fletcher
Harry Hiett
Virginia to stage historical pageants next spring
Richmond officials announced plan for a series of Virginia historical pageants to spotlight scenic spots. The State Conservation and Development Commission will stage scenes in multiple parts of the state with a half dozen cities under consideration to attract thousands of tourists next spring or summer.
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Richmond
Virginia
Old Dominion
State Conservation and Development Commission
Orummer
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Stillman
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Little nAighter
PhD Mélin
KR. Hook Wy Mee
Wilber Kern
J. W. Steele
Middletown
Chamberlin
Columbia
Clarence Chamberlin
Charles Levine
Kottbus
Germany
Capital
Alexander Stuart
West Virginia
Northwest Pike
U.B. Rural Charge
Ernest DL Smith
San Francisco Air Mail
C. Ir
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Los Angeles Mariner
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Zepp
Charles Smoot
Washington, D. C
Curtis Whittington
James Whittington
Macall Keller
John Lockstampfer
Clarence Brill
Hersel Rudolph
C. M. Orndorff
Joseph Williams
Jessie Orndorff
Russell Fahnestock
William Shell
Hugh Orndorff
Fairfax
Orndorff
Luther Swartz
D. H. Rhodes
George Whittington
Melvin Orndorff
Cal Orndorff
GC. M. Orndorff
Cleveland Conner
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