New National Pickle Plant to Use Rockingham Soil
About 100 Harrisonburg business leaders toured National Fruit Product Company’s $250,000 Harrisonburg plant. The firm will produce a new White House brand pickle using Rockingham limestone soil, claiming a firm bite and superior taste. The operation includes 200 pickle vats, 750–800 bushels per tank, and a potential payroll of 150,000 dollars yearly. Farmers in Caroline county are to be paid 50–70 cents per bushel under contracts aimed to boost a regional pickle crop.
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Urg
White House
A Fruit
Harrisonsburg
Stineburner
National Fruit Product Company
Rockingham
Heinz Company
United States
Harrisonburg
Wormeley
Blue Ridge Mountains
East Virginia
Caroline County
Declares Zoning Causes Congestion Debate
Harold G. Butigmem editor of The American City argues that zoning and Sebing ordinances could house 100,000 in under one tenth of a square mile in American cities. S. R. Deboer of Denver briefs 200 delegates on city planning at a conference, calling emergency relief work boondoggling where plans are absent or ignored and noting lack of cooperation between planning boards and city officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold G. Butigmem
The
National
Buttenheim
S. R. Deboer
Denver
Colorado
Tery
Deboer
105 year old laddermaker survives fall at work
James Miles a 105 year old laddermaker in Southampton England fell down steps at his workplace. He escaped with minor injuries and returned to work a few days later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southampton
Eng
James Miles
Duty to Partner in Bridge Highlighted by Central Press
E V Shepard, famed bridge teacher, writes on the duty to partner and the consequences of neglecting it, illustrating how trust and cooperation shape the outcome of hands in contract bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Press
E. V. Shepard
West's pass ruins 4 Spades contract in bridge analysis
The text argues West should not pass doubling 4 Spades and explains how alternative leads and a 5 Clubs bid would yield a better outcome. It analyzes diamond and club plays, dummy strength, and potential chances to make vs fail.
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East
West
Dumis
South
North
Declarer
Honor Rolls For Two Winchester Graded Schools
The John Kerr and Virginia Avenue Schools announce honor rolls for each grade. First graders include William Gibson and Charlotte Brown. second graders feature Martha Clay Arnold and Massie Hawthorne. third grade lists Edward Clark and Peyton Marshall. fourth grade names Phyllis Cain and Courtney Fauver. fifth grade includes Juanita Steele and Dinsmore Potts.
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John Kerr
Virginia Avenue
First Ger
William Gibsonsephine Hott
Charlotte Brown
Virginia Dicks
Betty Landacre
Elaine Adams
Margit McFarland
Helen Silman
Frances Whitlock
Anne Wright
Martha Clay Arnold
Anne Bailey
Barbara Bond
Nancy Butler
Eleanor de Grange
Jacqueline Eagle
Massie Hawthorne
Helen Kaknis
Ellen Largent
Jamney Lupton
Jean Manuel
Billy Way
Roger Clevenger
Joe Harry
Juanita Brannon
Isabel Larrick
Studebaker Posts First Quarter Rise in 1936 Profits and Sales
The Studebaker Corporation reports a first quarter profit of 104 654 dollars on 15 738 737 dollars in net sales. Networking capital rose to 7 737 932 dollars from 6 758 586 at year end. Factory sales and U S retail deliveries show gains versus 1935 with 21 202 factory sales and 14 086 retail deliveries for Jan 1 to Mar 31 1936.
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South Bend
Ind
Studebaker Corporation
Spe
Procoss
Paul G. Hoffman
Studebaker
United States
Livig
U. S
Deuces Mark May Golf Holes In One Feat
Quincy golfer P. C. May scores holes in one twice within two weeks. In a foursome wager, May first hit near the pin then another shot rolled into the cup after an out of bounds drive on a par three.
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Quincy, Fb
P. C. May
Quincy
May
Probes Charge of Dope Peddling in Norfolk Case
Federal grand jury in Norfolk prepares to indict Jack and Elsie Morse leaders of a Virginia narcotics ring. They allegedly operated with widespread trafficking across Virginia and neighboring states.
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Norfolk
Jack
Elsie Morse
Virginia
Roosevelt Wins Maryland Votes in 1932 Primary
Roosevelt leads Maryland with about 54 560 to 8 655 in Baltimore polling, and state totals show 74 683 for Roosevelt to 13 487 for Breckenridge plus 1 134 uninstructed. unofficial results from 1 036 of 1 45 polling districts statewide.
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Marysant Grameenets
Coord
Roosevelt
Henry Breckinridge
Baltimore
Breckenridge
Breckinridge
Riots in Madrid Wound Dozens and Burn Church Property
In Madrid and Cadiz riots over rumored clerical poisoning wounded nearly twenty people and destroyed church property. Nuns led frightened children from a burning convent as mobs torched churches, schools, and rec tories in outer Madrid areas while firemen faced resistance.
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Madrid
Spain
Cadiz
Cuadro Caminés
Chamartin
Tetuan
Faith Death Trial Details at Evangelist Tent Meeting
Jury probes death of Alfred Weaver 35 after he allowed a venomous snake bite him during a faith healing tent meeting led by George W. Hensley. Witnesses describe Weaver placing a snake in a cage and rejecting medical help. Hensley claims believers can endure bites, noting hundreds bitten and one death prior to this case.
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Bartow
Alfred Weaver
Maeine
George W. Hensley
Weaver
Hensley
M. van
Blooming Apple Festival Delayed By Sudden Warmth
Orchard observers note early bloom due to unseasonable warmth after a cold spell. Rome Beauty Stayman and Spitzenberg crops may fall short as winter injury and late festival dates threaten a heavy fruit drop later. Festival dates fixed May 8–9 despite spring delays, with a circus and street carnival added as side attractions.
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Rome
Meditations On The Bible Believer’s Reward and Duty
Reflections on serving in Christ’s name from a Frederick M E Church South pastor. Emphasizes that every act done for Jesus is rewarded and that the apostles’ mantle falls on believers today. Includes prayer for guidance and note about weekly materials by Rev. J. D. Russell.
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J. D. Russell
Frederick
M. E. Church
South
Commissioner's Order of Reference in Sprint Estate Case
In Virginia Winchester a master commissioner is tasked to report on Mary R. Sprint's real and personal property, liens, heirs, and tax matters, plus settlement of accounts for Administrators and Trustees. Notice sets May 27, 1936 for proceedings at 17 Court Square, Winchester. further adjournments possible.
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J. Ashby Sprint
W. E. Edwards
Mary R. Sprint
Winchester
R. Sprint
Thomas H. Sprint
Frank H. Sprint
B. F. Humston
Sere Soktate Upiat Coe
Court Square
Inchester
Virginia
Recent Transfers In County Realty
The county clerk records show several deeds. Nathan B. Williams to Marie Poole Kendig for a house and one acre west of Winchester at 3142 mil west, $800. Maude Ellen Dawson to W Geoff Pingley for 39 acres near Armel school, southeast of Winchester, nominal consideration. Riley to Parsons for 34 acres with buildings on Martinsburg Pike, north of Winchester. Ida Kelchner rights to Chesapeake and Potomac Telegraph Company in Shawnee district. Emma K. Barrett to E G Shirley for 49 acres northwest of Winchester in Gainesboro district with lifetime residence rights and $66.97 cash. M M Lynch executor to Cecil H Bailey for 79 acres west of on, $4800. Holmes E McAboy to Della Virginia Stine for one eighth undivided interest in 94 1/2 acres near Jordan Springs, nominal consideration.
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Nathan B. Williams
Marie Poole Kendig
Northwestern Grade
Winchester
Maude Ellen Dawson
W. Geoff Pingley
Armel School House
S. A. Riley
Alonzo A. Parsons
Martinsburg Pike
Cecil H. Bailey
Holmes E. McAboy
Della Virginia Stine
Jordan Springs
Stonewall
Franklin Man Held For Murder
Rocky Mount Virginia May 5 Jack Paneer twenty one of Ferrum is free on bond on a murder charge. Commonwealth's Attorney C E Lee says Paneer surrendered claiming he shot Zach Holt twenty eight near Calloway at a dance Saturday night. He will be tried at the June Franklin County Circuit Court and Lee says Paneer admitted firing in self defense. Bethany Hospital recently returned to Elk Falls Kansas where he preached the same sermon fifty years before.
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Rocky Mount
Jack Paneer
Ferrum
Commonwealth
C.E. Lee
Zach Holt
Near Calloway
Franklin County Circuit Hospital
Lee
Bethany Hospital
Elk Falls
Kan
Public sale of L A Lamp property in Frederick County
Public sale notice for L A Lamp property in Frederick County Virginia on Wednesday May 20 1936. Real estate includes a tract with house bank barn orchard and woodland about 40 acres of woodland with banked oil and other features. Terms require one third cash and balance via two bonds with interest 6 percent secured by deed of trust and building insurance policy. Commissioner Harry R Kern and Clerk C C Brannon listed.
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Frederick County
L. A. Lamp
Jas. C. Boyeret Ax
Harry R. Kern
Sp’c
C. C. Brannon
Circuit Court
Investment Opportunity: Mercantile Business With Real Estate Value
Old established mercantile business includes stock of merchandise storeroom wareroom and garages plus nine room modern dwelling on three acres. Will consider exchange for income property in Woodstock or Winchester. Also offers desirable building lots and a 7 room bungalow with bath and 2 car garage for 3500 dollars and other properties from 1300 dollars.
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Woodstock
Winchester
Real Estate and Insurance Ad for Winchester Firm
Good and Company at 18 Rouss Avenue Winchester Virginia offers real estate and general insurance services. Telephone listed as 107 1. Ad appears with date range April 30 through May 31.
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Rouss Avenue
Winchester
Real Estate & General Insurance
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Winchester Graded
Studebaker Corp
Maryland
Wenatchee Festival Organization
Curcus
Matt
Christ
Jesus
W. L. Riggleman
CK County
Lucy Sprint Crim
AES Berhert
Larrick
County Realty
Franklin
L. A. Lamp Property
Good & Company
John W. Rosenberger & Co
Marquette Shenandoah: Motor Co., Inc
Handley Schoo
H. W. Ebert
Buick and Pontiac
Winchester, VA
Power
Goodrich
Electro-P
Cammer Tire Co
Braddock & Boscawen
Sts
Bickers
Motor. CO
Cara
John S. Miller & Company
Westinghouse Automatic
Northern Virginia Power Co
Republic
Almherst & Boscawen
Valley Ave
Braddock
Republic Oil. CO
DODGE
Plymouth Sales & Service
Pine Water Co
Cecil Sts
N. Kent St
Shenandoah Valley Live Stock Sales, Incorporated
Shenandoah Valley Livestock Sales Incorporated
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