Federal Agency Sets Prices for 125 Carloads of Apples Purchase
The Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation announced a plan to buy 125 carloads of apples in Virginia West Virginia and Maryland for the week starting October 9 1939 with allocations 70 in Virginia 35 in West Virginia and 20 in Maryland. Pricing ranges from 75 cents per bushel for Class A to 55 cents per bushel for certain Grimes and Golden varieties, plus loading and spray residue rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph M. Woodside
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Woodside
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
York
Stayman Wines
Ben Davis
Grimes
Bonum
King David
U. S
Jonathan
Winesap
U.S
Golden
FSCC
PSCC
Industry Committee
Federal State Inspection Service
Apple Growers Industry
Wm. H. Boaz
Charlottesville
Walker McC. Bond
Winchester
L. J. Turner
Washington
T. J. Andrews
Roanoke
F. B. Morse
Staunton
Robert Bly, Jr
Charles Town
J. W. Willen
Martinsburg
A. B. Eagle
Henry Miller
Paw Paw
E. Leatherman
Rada
J. Andrew Cahill
Hancock
D. E. Rinehart
Smithsburg
W.T. Delaplaine
Frederick
Frank R. McFarland
Cumberland
Henry C. Whiteford
Whiteford
G. Hale Harrison
Berlin
Thanksgiving date split by state along J Shirland avenue
Thanksgiving celebrations differ by side of J Shirland Avenue with the north Wisconsin side observing November 30 as the official date per Governor Heil CR and the south Illinois side honoring November 23 as Thanksgiving Day under Governor Horner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beloit
Shirland Avenue
Wisconsin
Heil CR
Inllinois
Horner
Hunted Hunter from Red Lion shoots neighbor’s rabbit
Minnich has two wounds from a neighbor’s rabbit attack while shooting in a garden. A bold bunny ran up his leg, bit through his pants, and left with two bites before escaping. Local report notes the incident occurred in Quay Minnich area near Red Lion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Lion
Quay
Minnich
Extortion Arrest in NYC Tied to Jockey Don Meade Case
Carlo Zarcone, 21, arrested in New York City on charges of attempting extortion against veteran jockey Don Meade. Meade was kidnapped at gunpoint robbed and his wife and child threatened to force delivery of $4,000 as authorities say Meade set a trap for the alleged kidnapper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlo Zarcone
New York City
Don Meade
Meade
Consul Sought For Quizzing After Gambling Raid
Sheriff Biscailuz sought Luxembourg consul Prosper Reiter for questioning after an anti gambling raid on a hilltop mansion serving as a tiny nation's consulate. Officers seized two guards at a steel gate, ordered 200 people to leave, and arrested four card dealers on gambling charges. bail set at 250 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culver City
Calif
Eugene Biscaliuz
Prosper Reiter
Luxembourg
Reiter
Mem
George Montreas
John F. Garrison
Garrison
Felix
Washington
Contreras
Hull
Biscailoz
United States
Duchy of Luxembourg
Rene
Treasury Receipts and Outlays Report October 9
Treasury data show receipts of 15,339,154.57 and expenditures of 25,237,124.29. Gross debt stands at 40,859,857,608.79 with a decrease of 3,475,758.17 from the previous day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ss of the Treasury
Reds collapse seals Yankees fourth straight World Series title
In a dramatic Oct 9 game in Cincinnati, the Reds defense faltered in the ninth and tenth innings, allowing the Yankees to surge to a 7 4 victory in 10 innings. Charley Keller and Bill Dickey homered for New York, with critical miscues by Cincinnati setting up five runs in the extra frames. Johnny Murphy earned the win. Bucky Walters took the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds
New York Yankees
Charley Keller
Bill Dickey
Yankees
Reds
Rhineland
Paul Derringer
Bucky Walters
Johnny Murphy
Oral Hildebrand
Steve Sandra
Lonnie Frey
Billy Myers
Keller
DiMaggio
Bronx
George Selkirk
Joe Gordon
Billy Werber
Ernie Lombardi
Werber
Gordon
Frank Crosetti
Myers
Kfeller
Sec DiMaggio
Ival Goodman
Crosetti
Goodman
McCormick
Lombardi
DiMag
Derringer
Dickey
Sandra
Hildebrand
Red Rolfe
Buck McCormick
al Simmons
Wally Berger
Willard Hershberger
Bill Werber
Dickey Dickey
Rolfe
New York
Sundra
Selkirk
Walter
Craft
Frey
Dahlgren
Murphy
Frey. Myers
Walters
Prince Sigvard Bernadotte Visits New York in Informal Stop
Prince Sigvard Bernadotte of Sweden tours an informal visit in the United States lifting a water glass at the Waldorf Astoria in New York. He is the son of Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf and grandson of King Gustaf V.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigvard Bernadotte
Sweden
Waldorf-Astoria
New York
Crown Prince
Gustaf Adolf
Gustaf V
Seven Notables Invited To Enter Pimlico Special
Seven thoroughbreds invited to the Pimlico Special on November 1 include Challedon Kayak II Cravat Hash Isolator Eight Thirty with two retirees Johnstown and Eight Thirty. Matt Daiger says both retired horses earned the honor. race carries a $10,000 purse and weight for age over 1 3/16 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Maryland Jockey Club
W. L. Brann
Challedon
Charles S. Howard
Matt Daiger
Pimlico Race Course
Jockey Club
Pimlico
Edwards To Be Speaker At Middletown Odd Fellows Meeting
W. E. Edwards former Tri-County Odd Fellows president will address the Middletown High School gathering Friday October 20 at 8 pm. He will discuss the Odd Fellows Home at Lynchburg and the program will include moving pictures from the New York World's Fair on Odd Fellows Day. Henderson of Washington and Jennings Stotler of Washington are noted participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Edwards
Tri-County
Odd Fellows Association
Middletown
Edwards
Odd Fellows Home
Lynchburg
Henderson
Washington
Jennings Stotler
Autumn Foliage Peaks on Skyline Drive Virginia
Officials notify Virginia State Chamber that autumn color on Skyline Drive from Front Royal to Waynesboro on the Blue Ridge crest is at its height around October 1. Travelers will find the road open and in good condition with regular programs. A guitar and singing selections are planned. David Hottle of Wine appears in scenes from a film.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah National Park
Virginia State Chamber of Commerce
Skyline Drive
Front Royal
Waynesboro
Blue Ridge Mount
Shenandoah Na Park
Teheld
David Hottle
Virginia
Odd Laws
Henderson
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Federal
RCA Victor
Zoe
BPS EA
Pyre En
American Radio
RCA Victor Radio
Baker & Anderson
Electrical Contractors & Dealers
N. Braddock St
Hilltop Mansion House
Cimaggio
Seas
Knights OF Old
Shenandoah Valley
Braddock
Firestone
Firestone Auto Supply
N. Loudoun St
GEO. Barnsley
Prince
Prince Bernadotte
Pimlico Special
Odd Fellows
Tri- County
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insw
Ice Corporation
United Brewers Indusrial Foundation
East 40Th St
DBR
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