Handley Wins Class B Track Meet At UVA
Handley High School captured the Class B division title in the VHSL meet at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. The 1 man Handley entry amassed 34 points to beat Ocean High School, with William Fleming Roanoke third at 20 points. Handley dominated the jumps and relays, including a 1 47.3 880 relay and a 40 4 inch shot put sweep.
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Virginia High School Literary and Athletic League
University of Virginia
Charlottesville
Handley
Oceana High School
William Fleming
Roanoke
William Byrd
Vinton
Lexington
Covington
Clifton Forge
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Renrew
Levi
Hoover
Wilbur Dyke
Gladstone Crim
Godfrey
George Boyd
Frank
Boyd Hamman
Frank Taylor
Donald Cochran
Clarence Hoover
Alton Powell
Eddy Levi
Civil Aviation May Use Bermuda Base In Civil Role
Washington officials expect the Bermuda air base to be opened for international civil aviation in the future, though the 99 year lease prohibits civilian use after the war. Similar moves may apply to other strategically located bases in the chain as aviation talks later this year resolve the issue. Lord Beaverbrook cited lease provisions while briefing Commons on postwar civil aviation plans.
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Washington
Bermuda
Britain
Lord Beaverbrook
Privy Seal
Commons
Timberville to host Virginia women farm labor camp
Richmond dated report says the Virginia Farm Labor Committee plans a women’s camp near Timberville in Rockingham County to aid harvests especially in apples. About 100 college women from Virginia and nearby states volunteered after appeals to 16 colleges. Workers will stay on farms or in the Rockingham camp depending on accommodations.
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Richmond
Virginia Farm Labor Committee
Timberville
Rockingham County
John R. Hutchinson
Virginia
Winchester Park Beats Williamsport 5-2 in 1944 Season Opener
The Winchester Park baseball team opened its 1944 season with a 5-2 victory over Williamsport Maryland Sunday. Brumbaugh earned the win with 17 strikeouts while Simmons and Anderson each fanned six. Emmett led Park with a three for three day, and Williamsport pushed two runs late, aided by errors.
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Williamsport
Wildcats
Brumbaugh
Simmons
Marylanders
Wildcat
Anderson
Park
Emmett
Keller
J. Anderson
Williamsport AB
Shank
Tin i
Forsythe
G. Anderson
Simmon
D. Anderson
Fotata
Winchester AB
R H & Parson
Wees
BOOT
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22 New Members Added At Brucetown Revival
The Brucetown Methodist Church revival closed with 22 new members, 19 of whom were professions of faith. Pastor Rev. F. T. Fulcher will start revival services at Carpers Valley Church on Monday May 22 at 8 o'clock. All are invited.
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Brucetown Methodist Church
F. T. Fulcher
Brucetown
Carpers Valley
Berryville Angus sale to offer stock May 31
More than 50 head of stock from 23 farms will be offered at the Berryville District Aberdeen Angs Breeders Sale on Wednesday May 31 at the Horse Show Grounds. W B Watkins sales manager headquaters at George Washington Hotel Berryville committee members include Kenneth Liton BE H McLaughlin and J W Olcott. Eight bulls and 47 females consigned from 23 farms will be shown with J B McCorkle Columbus Ohio as judge and Roy Johnston Belton Mo as auctioneer. Consignors include Annefield Plantations Berryville Arbor Hill Farm Staunton Brandy Rock Farm Brandy Broadview Farm Warrenton Chapel Hill Farm Berryville Deep Meadows Farm Waynesboro Gilnockie Farms Banco Green Hills Farm Staunton Highlands Farm Round Hill Hillcrest Farm Delaplane and Holiday Farm Rectortown. Woodley Farm Berryville Hollyfielda Farm Manquin Le Baron Farm Warrenton Longlea Farm Boston Meander Farm Locust Dale Lester Leachman Warrenton Ravenswood Farm Warrenton Retreat Farm Rapidan Rocklands Farm Gordonsville Sherwood Farm Stevensburg Spring Hill Farm Rapidan and Willow Orchard Farm Front Royal.
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Aberdeen-Angus Breeders
W. B. Watkins
George Washington Hotel
Kenneth Liton
Round Hill
BE. H. McLaughlin
J. W. Olcott
J. B. McCorkle
Columbus
Ohio
Roy Johnston
Belton
Annefield Plantations
Arbor Hill Farm
Staunton
Brandy Rock
Brandy
Broadview Farm
Warrenton
Chapel Hill Farm
Deep Meadows
Waynesboro
Gilnockie Farms
Banco
Green Hills Farm
Highlands Farm
Hillcrest
Delaplane
Holiday Farm
Rectortown
Woodley Farm
Hollyfielda
Manquin
LeBaron
Longlea
Boston
Meander
Locust Dale
Lester Leachman
Ravenswood
Retreat Farm
Rapidan
Rocklands
Gordonsville
Sherwood Farm
Stevensburg
Spring Hill
Willow Orchard
Front Royal
Memorial Services on Timber Ridge at Fairview Lutheran Church
Memorial services will be held at Fairview Lutheran Church on Timber Ridge Sunday May 21 from 11 a.m. to about 4 p.m. Rev. Herbert Sterling of Wardensville announces the service and dinner will be served on the grounds at noon. Ministers expected include Rev. C H Anderson of Winchester.
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Fairview Lutheran Church
Timber Ridge
Herbert Sterling
Wardensville
C. H. Anderson
Winchester
Middletown Minks Rout White Sox 24-0 in Season Opener
The Middletown Minks crushed the Winchester White Sox 24 to 0 in the season opener. James Judy and Ralph Judy limited the White Sox to two safeties as 17 hits supported the win including a Pete Garrett homer and a James Judy triple. A rematch is planned for next Sunday.
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Middletown
James Judy
Eugene Clem
James Clem
Lambs of Good Weight Pay Best Says Herring
G C Herring of the Virginia Agricultural Extension Service says heavier market lambs yield better returns and help offset shrinking sheep numbers. He notes average graded weights rose from 76.7 to 79.5 pounds from 1941 to 1943 and recommends marketing lambs between 80 and 100 pounds depending on pasture, finish, and market conditions.
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G. C. Herring
Virginia Agricultural Extension Service
Mr. Herring
Division of Markets
Herring
Answers to the Daily Quiz Correct options listed
The page provides quiz answers including War Manpower Commission an ironworker John Philip Sousa Dutch New Guinea and Jesuits.
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War Manpower Commission
John Philip Sousa
Dutch New Guinea
UM policy on assisting families regardless of finances
The rule asks whether our university policy guarantees aid to any family regardless of financial circumstances and whether we never refuse services based on their ability to pay. It seeks confirmation of inclusive financial support practices.
Gandhi in Bombay Suffering From Malaria and Dysentery
Medical bulletin from Bombay dated May 15 reports Mohandas K. Gandhi ill with malaria fever and also diagnosed with amoebic dysentery and hookworm. He is being treated for these conditions, as recently discovered.
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Bombay
Mohandas K. Gandhi
Grim Named Church Trustee
T A Grim appointed trustee for the Fairview Methodist Church succeeding C J Orndorff. Other trustees are Henry Mears and Bland Ritenour.
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T. A. Grim
Fairview Methodist Church
C. J. Orndorff
Henry Mears
Bland Ritenour
Ration Calendar Notes Stamp Validity Extensions
The notice lists wartime ration stamp validity: red stamps A8 to T8 indefinitely. blue stamps A8 to Q8 indefinitely with new series set for June 1. sugar stamps 30 and 31 for five pounds. gasoline three gallons valid through June 21. fuel oil coupons C-2 and C-3. and petroleum products valid through August 31.
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Coemde Heene
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