1937 Fruit Crops Outlook Rebounds For Apples Peaches And Citrus
The U S Bureau of Agricultural Economics reports ample apple supplies with lower prices possible if a large crop develops. Peach and orange crops vary by region with high prices for early peaches and a large late summer peach crop. Citrus prospects are mixed with small summer and fall supplies and higher prices likely for oranges and lemons in various states.
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Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Bureau
California
Florida
Texas
Arizona
United States
East
North Atlantic
New England
North Central States
Minnesota
South Dakota
South Atlantic
South Central States
Idaho
New Mexico
Washington
Oregon
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
North Carolina
Arkansas
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Michigan
Far West
Colorado
Banks Seek High Margins and Costs Insight for Safe Lending
West Virginia and Virginia bankers at a joint convention heard Embert S. Woosley of Louisville outline profit by maintaining 30 to 35 percent loan margins while offering depositors 10 percent or less. He urged a robust cost system, higher capital cushions, charging for unprofitable services, and selective lending for safety with small, profitable installments and personal loans.
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White Sulphur Springs
W. VA
West Virginia
Virginia
Embert S. Woosley
First National Bank of
Louisville
Woosley
Kentucky
Governor Nice Still Mending
Baltimore June 25 Governor Harry W Nice shows improvement after his eye operation Doctors say he sat up for over two hours and appeared in good spirits Both eyes remain bandaged and under care of Dr L J Goldback
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Baltimore
Harry W. Nice
L. J. Goldback
Akron children picket WPA recreation field strike
About 1,000 boys and girls aged 5 to 17 staged a walkout at a recreation field in Akron Ohio to protest the dismissal of James W Gunn WPA recreation supervisor and 41 other workers with similar jobs. The action halted activities as pickets rallied at the field.
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Akron
James W. Gunn
WPA
Police Court Hears Forgery Case In Milton Hodgson
Milton Hodgson of 122 North Washington Street was ordered sent to the grand jury by Judge Donald Weems on forgery charges. Prosecution alleges cashed checks at multiple drug and food stores using forged names Garland Baptist and John W. Latrick. Dewey Mahoney faced charges of interfering with an officer being drunk and resisting arrest with a $30.25 assessment. Ray Boyce was dismissed with a warning for driving over a fire hose.
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Milton Hodgson
North
Washington Street
Donald Weems
Garland Baptist
John W. Latrick
Dewey Mahoney
Ray Boyce
Prisoner Caught Drinking From Bottled Liquor In Jail
Deputy Sheriff Dan Kean ordered 25 bottles of corn liquor removed from the evidence room at the jail in Oklahoma City. All but a small bottle remained as one prisoner reportedly drank from it then grimaced, while another bottle contained warm water.
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Oklahoma City
Dan Kean
Kean
Fruit Crops See Mixed Yields Across States
The report notes California shows slightly higher production for clingstone and freestone peaches than 1936 but below average overall. Washington crops are fair while Idaho and Utah are nearly ruined by damage, signaling poor yields in those states.
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California
Washington
Idaho
Utah
Galilee Children Day Exercises Tomorrow Evening
Grimes Virginia district notes a Galilee Children s Day program set for tomorrow at 6 o clock. Community updates include birthdays, illnesses, family visits, and harvest activity. Names such as Oscar Leight Rev Wilbur Reed Robert Clevenger Jr Miss Mary Newcomb Miss Alice Newcomb Mrs James Grimes Mrs William Crim and others appear with personal notices and local events.
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William C. Crim
Joseph Meritt
Belair
Ohio
Merritt
William Clemons
Grimes
Ellis Randall
Winchester
Lou Clemons
Baltimore
Milldale Notes from Milldale Virginia Community
Miss Velma Franklin and Mr. Lee Brown wed June 20 in Front Royal and traveled to Washington D C. Several residents visit relatives including Gertrude Welsh with Mrs. Virginia Butler, Marguerite Armel with Sylvia Brown, and Louise Kirby spending time with her grandmother in Milldale.
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Milldale
Velma Franklin
Lee Brown
Front Royal
Washington, D. C
Gertrude Welsh
White Post
Virginia Butler
M. T. Oliver
Cleveland Shipe
Woodbury
Marguerite Armel
Sylvia Brown
Louise Kirby
W. B. Brown
Russell Oliver
John Armel
D. C. Brown
Shannon
Visits Mentioned in Mt Pleasant Social Notes
Mr Maynard Brewer and sisters Maude Brewer and Bessie Lonas and Mr Smith Adams of Winchester visited Mr and Mrs Floyd Brewer last Sunday evening. Zirkle Williams and son Richard of Opequon visited John Perry. Rev B F Spitzer stayed at Vernor Milhon’s Saturday night. Julian Elliott and LeVane Barr with daughter Shirley visited Front Royal friends. Ruth Perry plans a two week stay with sister Zirkle Williams and family.
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MT. Pleasant
Maynard Brewer
Maude Brewer
Bessie Lonas
Smith Adams
Winchester
Floyd Brewer
Zirkle Williams
Richard
Julian Elliott
Front Royal
LeVane Barr
Shirley
Oliver Hamilton
Ruth Perry
Fawcett Gap Notes
Fawcett Gap Virginia residents share routine news. Mrs. Otto Prefitt ill two weeks with a severe cold. Ruth Brumback visits from Harrisonburg while attending summer school. Robert Snapp buys a new Chevrolet coach. Mrs. William Bly visits her parents in Oranda. Harvey Lee Brumback from Staunton spends Sunday at home. Louise Bly of Winchester visits her mother Arusla Bly. Douglas Jenkins works at Dr. F. J. Marshall orchard. Farmers harvest crops. Evelyn Bywaters, student in Harrisonburg, visits near Opequon. Lucian Brumback recovering from grippe.
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Fawcett Gap
Otto Prefitt
Ruth Brumback
State Teachers’ College
Harrisonburg
H. L. Brumback
Robert Snapp
William Bly
Oranda
J. L. Lowe
Harvey Lee Brumback
Staunton
Louise Bly
Winchester
Arusla Bly
Douglas Jenkins
F. J. Marshall
Evelyn Bywaters
Opequon
Lucian Brumback
Grippe
Birth of a daughter Betty Jean in AlbIn Brevities
Mr and Mrs Charles Mayers welcomed a daughter named Betty Jean on June 17. Both mother and baby are doing fine. Charles Bobby and Mary Ann Seastrunk are recovering from measles. Mrs Lydia Hawkins travels to near Washington DC to spend time with her daughter, and Mrs Jenny Lewis returns home after visiting.
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Paul McFarland
Ollie Kerns
Theodore Nail
Carter Hoover
Clevele
Alma Brady
Rest Church
Frank Orndorff
Washington, D. C
Ethel Nail
Marjorie Gochenour
Ladies Aid Society of
Mt. Olive
Ollie Clowser
Mount Olive
Albin
Charles Mayers
Betty Jean
Charles
Bobby
Mary Ann Seastrunk
C. E. Seastrunk
Lydia Hawkins
Jenny Lewis
Hogue Creek Locals Dinner Guest and Accident News
Rev. B. F. Spitzer was the dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Marple on Sunday. The many friends of Mr. Theodore Nail were sorry to hear of his accident and hope for his quick recovery.
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Hogue Creek
B. F. Spitzer
Cleve Marple
Theodore Nail
Local Notes From Middletown and Nearby Visits
Middletown notes report Miss Sadie Harris visiting Baltimore with Mr. Frederick Kline covering organist duties during her absence. Other residents and visitors include Ruby Everly in Rockville and Washington, Rose Hottel’s Round Hill trip, Larrick and Withrow families from Beckley and Clifton Forge visiting in town, and several Baltimore and Martinsburg visitors. The Ladies Aid meets as painting of the parsonage proceeds and the Sunday School Bible classes hold a well attended get together with about 65 people.
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Middletown
Sadie Harris
Carlton D. Harris
Baltimore
Miss Harris
Frederick Kline
Grace M. S Church
Ruby Everly
Katharine Howell
Rockville
Washington, D. C
Rose Hottel
Herbert Cooley
Round Hill
Guyer Larrick
Beckley
W. Va
Sydney Larrick
Larrick
Howard Larrick
LeRoy Withrow
Clifton Forge
Woodrow Cornwell
Gordon Keith
Ruth Keith
Helen Conn
Mary Bird Conn
J. T. Larrick
Mary Bird
Helen Cooper
Martinsburg
Elizabeth McInturff
Wasington
D. C
Earth van Dine Coville
Ricmond
Annie Henretty
Coville
Frederick County
Helen Miller
Bealton
George Clark
Ed. Ludwig
Fred Willey
Reliance
Ladies’ Aid Society
Archie Conner
Little Daughter
Walter McCauley
Controlling House Ants Extermination Guide Offered
The Winchester Evening Star presents a household service booklet on ant control prepared by government experts. It includes photographs and drawings and explains practical, non technical methods. Exterminating formulas are available at local drug stores and a coupon with five cents covers postage.
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Winchester Evening Star
Banks Urged to Avoid Speculation in Investments
FDIC chairman Crowley spoke to Virginia and West Virginia Bankers about steering banks away from speculative investing. He urged banks to build capital from operating earnings, advocate for prudent dividends, and emphasized strict chartering, insurance, and regulation to safeguard depositors and stockholders.
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Virginia and
West Virginia Bankers’ Association
Crowley
FDIC
New York Bank
Sample Survey On Pension System In Clarke County
Clarke County joins nine counties in a Virginia survey authorized by the Commission on Old Age Assistance. The study, led by E. Blackburn Moore, estimates state costs for pensions for residents 65 and older, with Clarke Welfare department handling data.
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Clarke County
Virginia Commission On
E. Blackburn Moore
House of Delegates
Henrico
Brunswick
Culpeper
Petersburg
Near Fu
Ture
Clarke
Charlotte
Elizabeth City
Northumberland
Patrick
Rockingham
Wise
Roanoke
Welfare Department
All Stars To Play Here In Tri County Showdown
All Stars from the Tri County League, leading West Virginia standings, arrive to face Winchester Park this afternoon then meet locals again Sunday. If locals stop the All Stars, they could challenge Winchester on July 4-5 with Martinsburg Blue Sox unable to play. The All Stars will feature top West Virginia circuit players.
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Millville
West Virginia
Winchester Park
West
Winchester
All-Stars
Martinsburg Blue Sox
Sox
Wincheser
Berryville Horse Show to Be Held August 19-20
Berryville announces its 36th annual Horse Show with $3000 in prizes and a card of 34 classes and 19 races to be run on Thursday and Friday. Ten races are scheduled, five each day, including a steeplechase with a $175 purse and other races mostly $150. Pony events offer $30.
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Berryville
Berryville Horse Show
Pittsburgh Newsstrike Ends After 15 Workers Return
Strike that kept Pittsburgh’s three daily papers off the streets ends as 15 mail room employees resume at wages of 6.80 dollars for day workers and 7.00 for nights. Publishers had rejected a compromise offering 7.50 for day and 7.85 for night workers.
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Pittsburgh
Telephone missing from Kansas City club owner finds alarm
A Kansas City night club proprietor David McIntosh reported a theft after a customer asked for a phone and the pay box and instrument disappeared with the customer. Police were notified by the owner who questioned the customer about the missing items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
David McIntosh
McIntosh
Premature Fourth Of July At Kirksville Roadside Stand
George White, a Kirksville retailer, warned customers to sample elsewhere when returning to fireworks. A patron lit firecrackers at the roadside stand causing stock and stand to erupt in a bright blaze. Firemen could not control the display as rockets and Roman candles shot skyward.
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Kirksville
George White
Hable's Palace presents Buck Jones in Sand Flow today
Buck Jones stars in Sand Flow at Hable's Palace Theatre for today only alongside Jungle Jim and a Fox News Reel. Monday and Tuesday feature John Boles and Doris Nolan in As Good As Married with the Palace offering the same lively program and a novelty.
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Buck Jones
Hable’s Palace Theatre
Palace
John Boles
Doris Nolan
Palace Theatre
Eve
Fox News
Will Rogers Humorous Story Echoes Modern Acting
A comic tale recalls a young Moore invited to perform Hamlet for a supposed wealthy donor. The punchline reveals the donor is blind, turning the private show into a humorous commentary on perception and value in theater.
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Moore
Hamlet
Golly
American News Features. Inc
Haines Estate Sale Suit in Frederick County Court
In the Frederick County Circuit Court June 17 1937 executor M M Lynch seeks to sell Henry F Haines real estate in Winchester to settle his will and determine beneficiaries. Defendants Eva Haines Younger et al nonresidents must appear within ten days after publication.
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COMMONWEALTH OF _ VIRGINIA
Circuit Court
County of
Frederick
M. M. Lynch
Henry F. Haines
Eva Haines Younger
Winchester
Virginia
Eva H. Younger
Hattie H. Dising Hill
Fannie E. Briscoe
George Haines
Eva Louise Farley
Naoma Farley
Evening Star
Bessie Brannon
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U. S. Economics Bureau
Governor Nice
Fawcett
The
Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
P. Gai
FDI
Roy
Clarksburg
All Stars
Westinghouse Automatic
Northern Virginia Power Co
Hable’s Palace
Palace Today
W. B. Snider & Son
Farmdale
Loe
ASCO
Will Rogers
Edwin
Aerolux
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