Troop 9 Scouts Enjoy Overnight Hart Haven Trip
Troop 9 Boy Scouts took 18 boys and officers to Hart Haven near Taylor's Landing on the Potomac for an overnight outing. They enjoyed meals, corn cob syrup, a Sunday School service led by Harold Rowe and Paul Chamberlin, a four mile hike to a cavern, and returned to Winchester Sunday night with keepsakes from photographers Bill Clair and Carl Seabright. Next Friday they visit the local police station to learn fingerprinting.
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Hart Haven
Hart
Hagerstown
Taylor’s Landing
Potomac River
Sharpsburg
Harold Rowe
Paul Chamberlin
Old Cumberland To
Washington Canal
Winchester
Bill Clair
Carl Seabright
State F. F. A. Stars To Be Trained For National Meet
Sixteen Virginia F. F. A. boys from four teams will train at Blacksburg Oct. 15 for the national convention in Kansas City Oct. 19-25. The group will entrain at Christiansburg Oct. 17 and reach Kansas City the next day to join the national rally. Virginia aims for Gold Star, Star chapter, and Star Farmer honors with Thomas Porter Scott and Roy B. Smith named as top candidates.
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Blacksburg
Virginia F. F. A
Future Farmers of America
Kansas City
Christiansburg
State Association
Virginia
Lebanon
Thomas Porter Scott
John Randolph
Farmville
Roy B. Smith
Notice of separation and bill responsibility by J J Everhart
Public notice states that Mary Elizabeth has left the petitioner's bed and is responsible for any bills she incurs. Signed by J J Everhart dated October 3, 1931.
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Mary Elizabeth
J. J. Everhart
Rockingham Turkey Festival set with coronation and parade
Harrisonburg Va October 6 special to the star announces the third annual Rockingham Turkey Festival will feature a grand parade with 30 floats and bands, a coronation ceremony for Miss Jacquelyn McWin as Queen Rockingham III, and a large festival court. More than 400 participate in coronation events and a patriotic program runs across two days with dances, receptions, and a diverse lineup of shows and tours.
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Harrisonburg
Jacob A. Garber
Rockingham
Jacquelyn McWin
Augusta Military Academy
Randolph
Jennings Randolph
U. S
Second District
West Virginia
McWin
Wilson Hall
Garber
John =. Stiles
Enter
Tainment Services, Inc
New York
City Armory
Chan Chandler
South
Friddle's Grill Room
Elks Home
Endless Caverns Farmhouse
E. M. Brown
Ward Swank
Caution Advised in Interpreting New Tax Provisions
Commissioner Helvering warns against relying on unofficial interpretations of the new tax law. He notes manufacturers may quote the tax separately or include it in prices, and that false statements about tax portions can carry fines up to 1000 dollars or a year in prison.
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Internal Revenue
Guy T. Helvering
Helvering
Teens Stage Sit Down Strike At School
In Kannapolis North Carolina on October 6 two teen aged students at Winecoff school refused to leave after a week long suspension for rule infractions. Police were called to remove them from their desks.
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Kannapolis
N. C
Winecoff School
What is neophobia in simple terms
Neophobia is the dread of innovation and an aversion to anything new or strange. It describes fear or dislike of new ideas, changes, or unfamiliar objects.
Drought Grips Virginia As October Soars to 98 Degrees
An unseasonable October sun pushed Virginia temperatures to a record 98 in Richmond, triggering water shortages and water diversion along the James River. Officials warned no rain is expected soon while drought intensifies crop, truck farming, and well levels across the state.
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Virginia
Richmond
James River
Florida
Hampton Defense
Hampton Roads
Shore
Virginia Turkey Growers Feed Over 900000 Birds
BLACKSBURG October 6 Virginia growers estimate 936000 turkeys this year matching 1940 output. State ranks thirteenth in national production, up from 12th last year, with total decline in cold storage and slight shift to earlier marketing. 1941 nationwide crop about 33,553,000 birds. Heavier birds boost total weight by about two percent.
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Blacksburg
Virginia
Union
U. S. Agricultural Marketing Service
Notice of estate funds transfer in Winchester court
Dorothy M. Schaechinger Extrix and Taylor Barr Sergeant-admr announce an October 22 1941 court hearing in Winchester Virginia to seek an order transferring from Virginia to New Jersey funds from Martha Sebecke estate. Funds arise from sale of realty and will go to Dorothy M. Schaechinger Extrix of Martha Sebecke in New Jersey.
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Dorothy M. Schaechinger
Martha Sebecke
Taylor Barr
Corporation Court
City of
Winchester
Virginia
New Jersey
Mystery of the Jewel Box Uncovers Oklahoma Theft
Miss Virginia Winters spotted a sorority sister’s pin in a second hand shop. Sally admitted a family trove had been emptied over six to eight weeks and $300 worth of jewelry pawned in various stores, prompting police involvement.
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Oklahoma City
Virginia Winters
Sally
Miss Winters
Two Soldiers Transferred From Camp Croft Training
Two trainees at Camp Croft South Carolina after thirteen weeks of infantry replacement training have been transferred. Charles J. Renner, son of A. Renner of route 3, moves to Fort Screven Georgia from Company D 28th Battalion anti tank unit. James Daniel Hickerson, son of Daniel T. Hickerson of route 2, is reassigned to post headquarters Port Thomas Kentucky and headquarters company.
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Camp Croft
S. C
Army
Charles J. Renner
A. Renner
Fort Screven
James Daniel Hickerson
Daniel T. Hickerson
Headquartres Company
Port Thomas
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George W. Kurtz
Cc. B. Smalts & Son
National Ave
Winchester Furniture
South Main Street
C. P. Radiophoto
Newhaven
England
Dieppe
Firestone
Braddock & Amhers
Virginia Peninsula
Lee Hall
Langley Field
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
J. Reynolds Tobateo Company
Jon-Salem, Ni
O. D
Blue
Marines
America
Ati
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