First National Meeting Of Peach Growers Held At Columbus
The first national assembly of peach growers convened in Columbus Ohio on June 18 with a move to unite four state belt producers Virginia Pennsylvania Maryland under a temporary Appalachian Belt organization. An advertising promotion program and home canning initiative were outlined to boost peach supply and aid wartime needs.
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Columbus
Appalachian
Virginias
Pennsylvania
Maryland
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Ohio
National Apple Institute
Deep South
U. S
Spartanburg
S. C
Carroll R. Miller
Appalachian Apple Service
Martinsburg
W. Va
W. W. Case
Colorado
Teske
Virginia
A. H. Teske
Blacksburg
Lionel Newcomer
Boyertown
A. F. Vierheller
College Park
West Virginia
Carroll Miller
Georgia-Carolina
Appalachian Belt
Roanoke
Crozet
Charlottesville
Franklin-Adamsburg
Penna
Berks-Lehigh
Reading-Allentown
Hampshire and Jefferson Counties
Miller
New York
National Guard of
War Department
National Guard
Thirty-seventh
Buckeye
Camp Sheridan
Montgomery
Ala
France
Europe
Rate
Meuse-Argonne
Escauit
Inders
Syngem
Belgium
Camp Shelby
Miss
Doan's Pills End Backache and Kidney Ills
Advertisement touts Doan's Pills as a trusted remedy for backaches rheumatic eyes and dizziness caused by kidney or bladder issues. It promises relief after 40 years of use and urges readers to consult Doan's for flushing out poisons from the blood.
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Doan
Bene Reliaf
Brucetown Social Visits Noted and School Property Sold
Misses Rebecca and Cassie Pidgeon of Wardensville visited Miss Belle Jobe. Guests included Mrs Beulah Grusendorff of Keyser and Mrs Mary Whetzell with Mr R H Boyd of Martinsburg. Emily Pierce of Winchester called on Mammae Tanquary and Mrs H L Myerly. Mrs Randolph Colston of Summit Point spent time with cousin Mrs Henry Jobe. Brucetown School property has been purchased by Russell and F H Swimley.
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Brucetown
Rebecca
Cassie Pidgeon
Wardensville
Belle Jobe
Beulah Grusendorff
Keyser
W. Va
Mary Whetzell
R. H. Boyd
Martinsburg
Emily Pierce
Winchester
Mammie Tanquary
H. L. Myerly
Robin nest found behind theater sound box
Thomaston Connecticut June 26 reports say Robert Schwartz owner checked the theater sound equipment and found a robin nest with a mother bird and two noisy baby robins behind the screen, explaining odd peeping noises not matching the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomaston, Conn
Thomaston Theatre
Robert Schwartz
High Quality Eggs Depend on Care and Attention
An expert urges careful handling from lay to market to keep eggs fresh and nutritious. Brand labels signal quality. proper grading, candle testing, air cell depth, and moisture control preserve interior quality. Gather frequently, cool quickly, and market weekly to maintain premium Grade A eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Division of Markets
Washington
Baltimore
Richmond
Norfolk
Henderson Seeks Halt on Furniture Price Hikes
Washington June 26 The Office of Price Administration and Civilian Supply sent requests to forty seven leading furniture makers and sixteen refrigerator producers to stop price rises and curb inflation. Price administrator Sean Henderson urged immediate cessation of open price quoting and warned continued increases could demoralize the economy. He said similar actions would be sent to about 3200 other producers nationwide and invited advance discussions if new price steps are needed.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
Sean Henderson
Henderson
False Teeth Ad Promises Secure Fit With FASTEETH
An advertisement urges readers to use FASTEETH powder to prevent slipping or wobbling false teeth while eating talking or laughing. It claims the product provides comfort and security without a gummy taste and notes its alkaline non acidic formula. Obtain FASTEETH at any drug store.
Many Are Laying In Coal Supply
In Richmond on June 26 the prospect of higher coal prices and defense pleas for early buying boosted June purchases. Over 60 coal companies reported June business above January and February in some years. No shortage reported as railroads and industry remain primary summer buyers while homeowners stockpile for winter.
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Richmond
Arlington Man To Head Druggists
The Virginia Pharmaceutical Association elected J. T. Wallace of Arlington as president at its annual convention closing. E. B. Truitt of Norfolk named vice president, with H. G. Whitehead of Richmond and C. E. Werber of Salem reelected as vice presidents. A. L. I. Winne of Richmond reelected secretary-treasurer. Roanoke chosen for the 61st convention to be held June 21-23, 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Point Comfort
Virginia Pharmaceutical Association
J. T. Wallace
Arlington
E. B. Truitt
Norfolk
H. G. Whitehead
Richmond
C. E. Werber
Salem
A. L. I. Winne
Roanoke
Philadelphia Road Opens at Delaware Line in Maryland
The $7.3 million Philadelphia road project, Maryland’s largest, officially opened at the Delaware state line. Governor O Conor cut the ribbon and greeted Delaware Governor Bacon with officials Dupont and Mack present. Concrete work on the 1.4 mile segment is finished, with shoulders and paving remaining to allow Fourth of July crowds.
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Elkton
Maryland
Philadelphia
Delaware State Line
O’conor
Walter Bacon
Delaware
Chai
Francis V. Dupont
Warren W. Mack
Sion
Leslie Road
Bacon Air
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the Food Center
Kellogg’s Corr
Borden's Cheese
Potomac
Cate
Kenney
Lucas
Food Center
N. Loudoun ST
Berlin
Oes
Chillicothe
Zanesville
KLEK
Brown’s Meat Market
S. Braddock St
Buddy
Central Press Association
US Army Signal Corps
Ce Ue
Power
Z-Men
Pennzoil Co
Oil City
Pennzoil
Bickers Motor CO
Winchester, Virginia
Chapman Motor Coo
Fauver
Sta
Loy’s
Pine Motor Company
Renner’s Auto Repair
Vance Motor Company
Shawnee Service
Pontiac Sales & Ser
Garvin Walters
High Point Service
Sta. Stephens City
Hammock’s
Middletown
Goodyear
Kline Brothers
Painter’s
Strasburg, Virginia
Womack
Sales Strasburg, Virginia
Berryville
Long Yellow Springs, W. Va
J. Seldon
Highview
Arlington Man
Philadelphia Road
Cammer Tire CO
Handley School
WINC
Baldwin
Wgrand
Miles Music CO
W. Boscawen St
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