Four-State Farmers Tour Planned for Aug 18
Martinsburg hosts a meeting of farmers and agents to arrange the Four-State Farmers Tour set for August 18. Attendees include Murl Hannum Frank Brumback John Wolf Fred Stine and George Mullan with Berkeley Jefferson and nearby counties eyed for the event. W N McClung named to head the Executive Committee with Herman Stockslager J W Ware and others serving as members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac Edison System
Martinsburg
Murl Hannum
Frank Brumback
John Wolf
Fred Stine
Frederick County
George Mullan
Northern
Va. Power Co
Berkeley
Jefferson
West Virginia
Herman Stockslager
Stockslager
W. N. McClung
McClung
Washington County
Maryland
J. W. Ware
Shepherdstown
Robert W. McCormick
Kearneysville
John Welsh
Marion Welsh
Berkeley County
Ed Saville
Jefferson County
Virginia
Rural
Frontier Town Helmstedt Border Scene Reveals Smuggling Flows
Report from Helmstedt shows daily crossers slipping between East and West Germany to visit relatives buy food and evade Soviet border guards. Western authorities monitor traffic at the autobahn checkpoint while a border town flourishes with restaurants and trucks seeking meals before entering the Soviet zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helmstedt
Germany
Berlin
East
Roundup of college sports and coaching quirks
Southern Conference stalls on appointing a commissioner with no clear two thirds majority. Roy Simmons juggles Syracuse lacrosse, boxing, and council duties. Indiana freshmen bluff through drills as Pete Russo jokes about blocking. Don Newcombe windup quirk noted by Ed Barrow. Santa Clara U’s Dick Gallagher signs on St Patrick’s Day. Kansas relays aid return invites. Kentucky Derby prep with Oil Capitol’s Harry Trotsek. Ohio State and zone defense chatter in NCAA tourneys.
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Hugh Bullerton
New York
Col
Bill Couper
VMI
Couper
Marietta
Upstate New York
Roy Simmons
Syracuse
Kenyon
Indiana U
Pete Russo
Ambridge
Steve Sinko
Russo
Don Newcombe
Dodger
Ed Barrow
Yanks
Allie Reynolds
Santa Clara U
Dick Gallagher
St. Patrick's Day
Kansas Relays
Harry Trotsek
Oil Capitol
Job Jessop
Bonor
Tree surgery from the 16th century to modern times
The practice dates back to the 16th century with a tale of Sir William Forsyth allegedly knighted for a tree filling made from cow manure and tempered mortar. The field has developed mainly since 1990.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ACLA
William Forsyth
Hamelin Seeks New Pied Piper to Rid Rats
Rats again plague Hamelin Germany as officials call for a modern Pied Piper to exterminate vermin. The ancient legend recalls 1284 when a piper led rats to the Weser and vanished the town’s children after a payment dispute. A present-day piper is welcomed if he spares the kids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamelin
Germany
Weser
Pga
Market Street Church to Stage Easter Cantata
Market Street Methodist announces a sacred Easter cantata The Crucifixion by Sir John Stainer to be performed Tuesday evening April 4 at 8 PM. Dr R R Sartelle directs the Sanctuary Choir with guest soloists from Baltimore. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Sartelle
Market Street Methodist Church
Sir John Stainer
Baltimore
Nails Come In Over a Thousand Types and Sizes
A listing notes there are more than 1100 nail types and sizes available. The catalog highlights diversity in finish, length, gauge, and head style for varying construction needs.
Funeral Services for Mary Emma Racey Tuesday
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow from 315 W. Piccadilly St. for Mary Emma Racey with Rev. William Eisenberg officiating. Pallbearers are A. C. Marple, Wade H. Emmart, Leonard I. Miller, Robert S. Bell, Howard Grove and Boyd H. Hammond. Burial will be in the family lot at Mt. Hebron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racey
Mary Emma Racey
W. Piccadilly St
William Eisenberg
A. C. Marple
Wade H. Emmart
Leonard I. Miller
Robert S. Bell
Howard Grove
Boyd H. Hammond
Mt. Hebron Cemetery
Wishing for a Million? Writer Says You Can Have Mine
HAL BOYLE reflects on a thirty year fantasy of a million dollars. He recalls childhood quests for a horse and jewels, Monte Carlo gambles, and lavish lifestyle, then notes his reality and questions how to spend even part of such wealth. He ends with a humorous offer to give away his fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
New York
America
Hollywood
Tom Mix
Hopalong Cassidy
Tom
Tony
Winchester Memorial Hospital Admits New Patients
List of patients newly admitted to Winchester Memorial Hospital includes Mrs. J Floyd Wine Mr. Robert T Bosserman Mrs. Ernest Mitchell Mrs Arthur Creswell Miss Mary EB Boyles Mrs Thomas E Rosenberger Phara Scothorn Mary Catherine Hodgson Leslie J Fletcher Virginia L Coffman Wardney Lee Bott Jr and others. also notes nails range from 15 inch boat spikes to fine 3 16th inch pins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Floyd Wine
E. Piccadilly St
Robert T. Bosserman
N. Cameron St
Ernest Mitchell
W. Bond St
Arthur Creswell
Millwood Pike
Mary EB. Boyles
N. Loudounet
Thomas E. Rosenberger
Hayfield
Phara Scothorn
Stephens Mary Catherine Hodgson
Isaac S. Hodgson
Berryville
Leslie J. Fletcher
Gore
Virginia L. Coffman
W. E. Coffman
Strasburg
Wardney Lee Bott Jr
Wardney Lee Bott
Baker
W. Va
Cold climate drivers add wood alcohol to gas
In cold climates some car drivers mix a pint of wood alcohol into a tankful of gasoline to improve engine starting.
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Cal
Frontier Town
Red Border
Soviet Zone
Charlemagne
Ohio State
Tippy Dye
Buckeye
Phog Allen
St.Joseph Aspirin
J. R. Alexander, Jr
Loudoun St
Market St. Church
Harold
Agatha
Monte Carlo
Riviera
Red Cross
Boy Scouts
Department of Internal Revenue
Fran War
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Federal Reserve System and
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Letwe PN Bak Boc Moc Inc
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Marvel W
W. Adams
Puno
Seiberling
CammerTire Co
Handley School
Serbin
Fashion Academy
New Serbia
Lonsdele
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