Gourds: decorative fall treasure from garden to display
The article explains gourds are mainly decorative non edible fruits used for jack o lanterns and centerpieces. It notes curing and drying, painting options, and profiles Mrs. Demaris Whitacre who grows gourds by the bushel. It mentions origins in tropical America and guidance from World Book Encyclopedia.
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Linus
Demaris Whitacre
Whitacre
Frederick County
World Book Encyclopedia
Tropical
America
Atlantic
N and W earnings dip as clerks strike effects unfold
Norfolk and Western Railway reports July earnings of 5.5 million with most before a July 10 clerks strike. August earnings total 376 thousand. Strike by 4600 clerks idled 15 thousand more workers. federal judge orders a 60 day cooling off period.
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Roanoke
Norfolk & Western Railway
Clerks’ Union
N&w
Lew Phelps
Phelps
Brotherhood of Railway
John P. Fishwick
Comfort Chair Singer Kincaid Impact Southern Classic
Public invites showings for Comfort Chair Singer Kincaid at the Southern Classic. Promotional line touts furniture sales with the slogan Nothing Sells Our Furniture Like Our Furniture. Located contact 662 6060 hours Monday through Friday and Saturday.
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Durham
New Idea
Massey Harris
New Holland
Allis Chalmers
Lincoln
N.H
Ealer
Steiff
Duncan Phyfe
L.A
Singer
Sheraton
Tiffany
Remington
Iver Johnson
Savage
Warwick
Japan
Cash R. M. Moomay, Sr
Mt. Zion
Greenville
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Susan Hodges
Freder
J. Miles Cary
Millwood
Seth Thomas
Westinghouse
Charles R. Duvall
Violet E. Banister
South Braddock $1
Winchester
Sylvania
Mrs. Russell Roberts
Martinsburg
W. Va
Hedgesville
Marlowe
Spring Mills
Bedington Ruritan Club
Hensel and
Cookus
Edward
Ned" Morrow
James O. Shriver
Virginia
Richard D. Shull
Old Church Antique
Greenville, Va
Capon Valley
Paper Mill Road
Featherbed Lane
Kincaid
Old Dominion Savings & Loan
Old Dominion Savings & Loan Statement
Miscawen
Washington
Weems Lane
Emu
U.S. Treasury
Christiansburg
Harrisonburg
Purcellville
Staunton
Waynesboro
Woodstock
Julie Boyce Teller
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