Virginia Apple Prospects Drop in 1947 Output
Virginia apple growers face a weak year with an estimated 314 million bushels in 1947, about 30 percent of normal. Washington, New York, California lead. U S crop likely smaller than last year, while frost in May hit Appalachia hard and Virginia prospects look tight.
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Washington State
New York State
Virginia
Apple Institute
New York
California
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Illinois
United States
Appalachian
West Virginia
Maryland
New York students show high school liking rates in survey
A survey of 374 seventh and eighth graders in New York finds 68 percent of girls and 57 percent of boys say they like school. Only eight percent of boys and 10 percent of girls actively dislike school, while many feel indifferent or bored. The study notes precautions against bias and reflects shifting attitudes from half a century ago.
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New York
Students’ liking of school linked to achievement findings
A survey analyzed by Dr. Monash of the National Committee for Mental Hygiene found four conclusions. Students who liked school did the best work. Excessive homework led to dislike of school. The teachers’ personality largely determined whether students liked school and did good work.
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Monash
The
National Committee For Mental Hygiene
Strength For The Day by Earl L. Douglas D C
The article discusses repentance as a change of mind rather than mere sorrow. It argues Christian repentance alters philosophy, leading to new living patterns as conviction shifts the will. Emphasizes not feelings but will in changing religious behavior and actions.
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United States
WAARE
World air voyage opens with Pan American constellations
A pilot program launches with a Pan American four engine Constellation from New York to London and beyond. Weekly east and west bound flights will cover 21 426 miles in about seven days with stops allowed at will for 1 750 dollars.
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New York
London
San Francisco
Pan-America
Karachi
Calcutta
Bangkok
Manila
Guam
Wake Island
Honolulu
How's Your I Q Seven Quiz Questions Page Two
Answers cover a wartime correspondent authoring Home Country to a British nobleman author of the Charge of the Light Brigade and the wind speed instrument. The quiz asks about Earl Harewood relation to George VI, the alligator pear fruit, John W Snyder cabinet post, Cuba republic anniversary, lynching acquittals, Schacht sentence, and a wind velocity meter.
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Earl of Harewood
George VI
John W. Snyder
Cuba
Republi
South Carolina
Light Brigade
Hjalmar Schacht
Welfare Dept chief vows aid through year for clients
Mrs Helen Hardy Wright of the Wel fare Dept announced the department can meet client needs for the remainder of the year. Harry T Cook was honored by the Spanish War Veterans as Junior Vice Commander of the Department of Virginia. Ten employees of O Sullivan Rubber Co received cash or merit awards for time saving suggestions.
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Helen Hardy Wright
City Welfare Dept
Harry T. Cook
Department of Virginia
The
O'Sullivan Rubber Co
Local nurses to enter active duty and rationing officials named
Jane McCone Rebecca Dofflemeyer and Alice L Eagle from the hospital unit go on active duty. Berryville rationing officers appointed include W D Burtner price officer and A F Robertson personnel director. Frank B Rees Jr FSA County Supervisor says farmers should plan for a long war.
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Pital
Berryville
W. D. Burtner
A. F. Robertson
Frank B. Rees, Jr
FSA
Ten Years Ago 1937 Local News Briefs
Mrs. Daniel Dellinger of city found near Opequon after missing report. Ed Hayward of Middletown dies at 91. Ten people injured in a three car automobile crash here.
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Daniel Dellinger
City
Opequon
Ed. Hayward
Middletown
Loudoun Plane Crash Fees Stalled by Jefferson County
Jefferson county commissioners froze payment of a 500 claim from Loudoun county authorities for coroner fees in the Hillsboro plane crash that killed 50 people. Prosecutor John C. Skinner advised against the payment as 10 per death exceeds West Virginia law.
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Charles Town
W. Va
Jefferson County
Loudoun County
Hillsboro
Jefferson
Capital Airlines
West Virginia
John C. Skinner
G. P. Morrison
Jefferson commissioners consider inquest mileage dispute
The report notes a question of whether Dr Morison could claim mileage to and from the crash scene for an inquest, while Skinner pressed that the position might be necessary for the commissioners to decide.
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Skinner
Jefferson Commissioners
Dr. Morison
Star Phones Opens At New Location On 2 N Kent St
Star Phones moves to 2 N Kent Street showcasing new shop layout and updated services. Local business office notes improved customer access and a broader selection of devices and plans for residents and nearby offices.
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STAR
N. Kent ST
Business News Room
U B Softballers Trim Baptists 15 10 in Rain Affected Play
The United Brethren junior softballers defeated the Baptist team 15 to 10 last night. Two senior division Church league games were rained out before five innings. In a recent playoff game the action continued despite weather.
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United Brethren
Charles H Harper Buys Back Home at Main and Clifford
Twenty five years ago in 1922 Charles H Harper repurchased his former residence at the southeast corner of Main and Clifford Streets. An Ellis club fire caused little damage. A Frederick County Circuit Court order creates a new voting precinct to be known as Albin.
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Charles H. Harper
Main and
Clifford Sts
Ellis Club
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Albin
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Winchester
Evening Star Publishing Co
Winchester, Va
National Representatives DeLisser, Inc
B. 44Th St
Apple Prospects
National Apple Institute
Earl L. Douglas
D. C
I.Q
Jane McCone
Rebecca Dofflemeyer
Alice L. Eagle
Hos
Loudoun
Eenees
U.B
Trim Baptists
Mechanics
M. M. Adams Republic
Amherst and
Boscawen Sts
Tween
Cork Street Christian
Market Street Methodists
Episcoe Palians
Highland Avenue
Kilmer
Paige
Dept
Kilmer & Co., Inc
Stamford
Conn
Motor Vehicle Sale
Fort Belvoir, VA
Washington
E. S
16Th and
Theate Rd
Fort Belveir
Jeeps
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Ford
C.C.E
Speciall Motor Vehicles
Fort Belvoir
Washington, D.C
Andrews Field
Washington, D. C
Fort Meyer
Arlington Cemetery
Ford Jeep
U. S. Housing Project
Glebe Road
Arlington, Virginia
Virginia Avenue
U. S. Engineers
Dolecarlin
McArthur Boulevard
Little Falls Reed
Willys Jeep
Chevrolet Cargo
Dodge
U. S
Studebaker
Chevrolet
Fort Cameron
Duke Street
Best
Alexandria
GMC
Peter Wendel Sons, Inc
Irvington
New Jersey
Richmond Regional Office
WAR Assets Administration
Winchester Airport
Lp.m
America
Rhodes
Boscawen
Braddock
Ake Se
Northern
Fourth and Jefferson Drive
Republic
Washington, Dbd. C
Jefferson Dr
Jaltimore, MD
S. Calvert St
Tel. Plaza
Charleston
Peoples
Richmond
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