Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Honors Chiefs and Directors
Festival President J Kenneth Robinson praised department chiefs for guiding the 1961 Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival amid worst pre festival weather in years. Messages to key directors cite dedication in producing a 62 float parade and a celebrated pageant despite hail rain and low temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Kenneth Robinson
Robinson
Shenandoah
Delta
Cna
Fet
Department
Ralph A. Cain
Gand Feature Pa
Winchester
Gene Barry
Robert W. Newlin
Winchester - Frederick
Clarke Stock Judging Team Wins Contest
Clarke 4 H Livestock Judging Team tied for first with Loudoun at the district contest in Staunton scoring 113 points. Members were Jimmy Royston Douglas Melvitire Conrad Devers and Tommy Wolfe. Jimmy Royston placed second individually with 382 points, Douglas McIntire sixth with 366 and Conrad Devers seventh with 365. Ten northern Virginia counties competed including Augusta Fairfax Frederick Rockingham Stafford Rappahannock Page and Orange. The four top teams advance to Blacksburg for Short Course Week state contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Clarke
Staunton
Loudoun County
Jimmy Royston
Douglas Melvitire
Conrad Devers
Tommy Wolfe
Jimmy
Douglas McIntire
Northern
Virginia
Augusta
Fairfax
Frederick
Rockingham
Stafford
Rappahannock
Page
Orange
Blacksburg
Meteorites Pose Hazard as Astronaut Mission Contemplates
University of New Mexico meteoriticist Dr. Lincoln LaPaz warns that the Eta Aquarids meteor shower peaks this week and could pose a risk to spaceflight. He notes meteors unlikely to strike the Mercury capsule but warns of potential Earthward objects crossing paths with manned missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
N. M
University of New Mexico
Lincoln LaPaz
Stolen Money Returned With Apology Note
A thief returned forty dollars and added five dollars for trouble caused in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania. Police said the money had been taken from a driver but was found back in the truck the next day along with a note apologizing. The incident occurred after the theft and return explained by responders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Kennedy News Conference Set Friday at 9 A.M.
President Kennedy will hold a news conference Friday at 9 A.M. in Washington. The briefing is expected to cover current events and policy updates with reporters allowed to question the president on recent developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Washington
Dry ice history note and media coverage gap
The report notes no live radio or television coverage for a Friday 9 a.m. EST event. It adds a historical marker that dry ice began commercial manufacture in Long Island City, New York, in 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Island City
N.Y
ORTHO Custom Blends Offer Precise Crop Protection
Fruit grower Robert Pagel of Berrien Springs Michigan endorses ORTHO Custom Blends for spraying with pre mixed bags of fungicide and insecticide. The program since 1953 promises exact proportions suited to crops, easy dosage, reduced spillover, reduced inventory, and guidance from local dealers.
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Robert Pagel
Berrien Springs
Michigan
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Richards
Melbourne
Fla
J. Douglas Butler
Department of
Arthur d'Onofrio
Department of Pageant
Albright Systed
Dr. Quarles
Archie Fry
Rene McNally
Charlotte DeHart
Gaylen Strance
Gwendo
Dorthy Albright
Assoc
Arthur
William E. Fauver
Department of Entertainment
Chevrolet
Orvair
Fisher
Bel Air
Chevy
Hiesseeel
B & M- Chevrolet Sales Company
Loudoun ST
Clarke Stock
LaPaz
Krakatau
Johnny Long
Ray Price
Alson H. Smith
Dept. of Public Safety & Public Service
Tom Boy
Richard E. Rush
Department of Publicity & Promotion
G. Frank Stinner
Department of Queen and Court
General Grant
Robert Porterfield
Beverley Coleman
Dabney W. Watts
Great Barrier Reef
Australia
ORTHO
Rufus
Dayton
Mr. Pagel
California Chemical Company
Ortho Division
Kings Highway E
Haddonfield
Green Chemical CO
Wyck Street
Jim Beaver
Wyck St
H. W. Butler Packing House
Winchester, Virginia
E. W. Armstrong CO
N. Cameron
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