Virginia WCTU Chief Claims Alcohol Rise After Legalization
Mrs. Howard M. Hoge of the Virginia WCTU told the Portsmouth convention that drunkenness, drunken driving and crime rose with legal liquor. She cited ABC Board figures, stressed liquor profits, urged a $10,000 allotment for a $500,000 war fund, and highlighted spikes in Fredericksburg, Winchester, Danville, and Loudoun County.
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Howard M. Hoge
Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Virginia
Optson
Portsmouth
Associated Press
Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Virginia
Monumental Methodist Church
Stauffer
William Stauffer
Fredericksburg
Loudoun
ABC
Danville
Winchester
Soaring Society glider meet closes at Big Meadows
Foggy conditions dampened Skyline Drive traffic as the second annual Soaring Society of America meet ended at Big Meadows. Don Hamilton awarded trophies to Stanley Smith and the Elmira Gliding Club, with plans to award other honors next year pending better weather.
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Big Meadows
Virginia
District of Columbia
Soaring Society of America
Don Hamilton
Washington
Stanley Smith
Rochester
Elmira Gliding Club
Smith
Elmira
America Legion Post of
Sixteenth F F A Fair Prizes Promised At Stephens City
Committees finalize plans for the sixth annual F F A fair to be held October 16 and 17 in the Stephens City Agricultural Building. Superintendents include Wade Rothgeb and Sara Brumback with several ladies in charge of the women’s department. Prizes donated by Montgomery Ward J C Penney Hamburger’s and others include a blanket towels silk hose china ware and more.
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Stephens City
Wade Rothgeb
Sara Brumback
Montgomery Ward and Company
J. C. Penney and Company
Hamburger’s
Huntsberry
Woolworth
Winchester Printers and Stationers
Bell Clothes Shop
Rhodes Drug Company
L. R. Smith, Inc
Toliet
Margaret Hodgson
H. J. Mowrey’s
Crane
Moling and Cather
Dresser
Cuttey
J. L. Massey
Timberlake's
McCrory’s
Alexander and Spillman
Shenandoah Apple Cider and Vinegar Company
Northern Virginia Power Company
Clowe’s
Warns Against Poultry Fakirs by State Agriculture Chief
George W. Koiner, state commissioner of agriculture, warns farmers against shipping produce to unreliable dealers. He urges diligence before consigning goods, checking financial responsibility, dependability, and honesty, and avoiding every offer promising prices above the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Koiner
State Commissioner of Agriculture
Apple crop outlook shows 46 percent No. 1 pack
Henry M. Taylor reports U S apple production at 16 430 000 bushels, up from 9 275 000 last year and 5 year average 13 160 000. 46 percent of commercial apples expected to be No 1 grade as scab reduced quality but fruit size above normal. national totals 168 209 000 bushels with 96 903 000 commercial.
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Henry M. Taylor
Richmond
United States
Garlic and Onions Feature in Ancient Egyptian Oaths
Ancient Egyptians swore by garlic and onions when taking oaths. These vegetables served as witnesses in formal promises.
State Citizens Asked For Views On Tax Projects
The Virginia Chamber of Commerce plans a series of public meetings next month to review sales tax and other revenue measures financing the Commonwealth’s social security program and government activities. The committee in Richmond aims to gather broad views without preconceived ideas.
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Virginia Chamber of Commerce
Commonwealth
Richmond
T. Vaughan Gary
LeRoy Hodges
Chamber
All-Stars Playoff Victory Snap Quarrel in Unity
Ryan's All-Stars beat Jack Imier's squad 16 to 12 on Saturday. Edwards and Gjerloff led Ryan's scoring while Anderson and Hawkins scored for the losers.
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Ryan
Jackimier
Anderson
Hawkins
Edwards
Gjerloff
Guernseys Sell For 250 Each At State Sale
In Harrisonburg on October 14 the first state Guernsey sale at Richmond saw 60 cows average 219.30, with 12 Rockingham cows averaging over 250. Miller Rhodes of Broadway sold five cows at 162 average, top price 200, and bought a sire in Loudoun for 1140. The Trion Company of Georgia bought three high priced cows. Mrs. John Jay Whitney of Upperville bought two.
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Harrisonburg
Rockingham
Richmond
M. Cox
Miller D. Rhodes
Broadway
Trion Company
Trion
Georgia
John Jay Whitney
Upperville
Rhodes
Loudoun County
John Alger
Edgar Kline
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W. C. T. U. Head
Howard M. Hogue
Mars
Rous Coac
MR. Meehan
Betty
Chick Meehan
Raves Back
O Aj
Ory
Yi Hy
Betts
Didi
C. I. Brumback
F. F. A. Fair
Sam
Goodrich
Goodrich HeetroPak
Cammertireco Vulcanizing
Braddock & Boscawen Sts
Winchester Ve
Plymouth
Bickers
John W. Rosenberger & Co. Quality Building Material
Winchester, Va
mSere Anilliams Insh
Wesem
Sneawin-Williams
John S. Miller & Company
Sherwin-Williams Paints
Martinsburg Pike
Amherst & Boscawen
Valley Ave
Braddock
Republic Oil CO
East Piccadilly
Shenandoah Motor Company
Chevrolet
Winchester Furniture Co
S. Main St
Westinghouse Automatic
Northern Virginia Power CO
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