Large Share Of Cropland In AAA Program In 1943
Virginia AAA release shows 84.2 percent of cropland in 1943's Agricultural Conservation Program statewide, up from 64.4 percent in 1936 39. Farmers applied lime and fertilizers, planted winter legumes, ryegrass, and cover crops, practiced terracing and contouring, boosting soil fertility for wartime production. The program aims for quick results while preserving long term productivity.
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AAA
Virginia Aaa Committee
Blacksburg
They'll drop the bombs. If We'll Buy The Bonds
The notice urges financial support for wartime efforts via bond purchases. It frames bond buying as a civic duty and highlights collective sacrifice to fund military needs during the conflict.
Rhea wins high game in Howard Campbell tourney
Troy Rhea of Winchester captured the tourney high game prize with a 172 after a six spare, two strike effort in the Howard Campbell tournament. Martha Bowers added a 134 open game as she nears a top local bowler’s average.
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Troy Rhea
Winchester
Howard Campbell
Rhea
Martha Bowers
Evey
Miss Bowers
Russell LaFollette
Lloyd Mead
Marsden Licklider
Allen Hawthorne
Licklider
Hawthorne
Mead
Valley Service
Novick Transfer Co
Hilleary Brant
Les Kelter
Snade Newcome
Bob Legge
Woolen No. 2
Snapp
Foundry
Lawrence Price
Allen Gaunt
Lee Baking Co
Jr. Board of Trade
Hugh Punkhouser
Studebaker
Coca Cola
Walt Gano
Doug Chaney
Jack Wilkens
Bob Yerby
Harry Hottel
Jim Merriner
Sam Shendon
Bell Clothes
South End Fire Co
Johnny Boyd
Dick Bauserman
Nelson Grim
Glaize Bro
Andy Lake
Pete Stipe
Sam Renner
Woolen Boys
Capitol Restaurant
South End Fire
Is Cuba's New President a Physician
President Ramon Grau San Martin earned a Medicine Doctor degree in 1908 from the University of Havana and pursued further studies in France Italy and Spain. He has published many medical tracts.
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Ramon Grau San Martin
University of Havana
France
Italy
Spain
Gainesboro School News Highlights From 1944
Gainesboro school notes cover chocolate milk sales funding a new flag, grades from first through seventh plus high school elections, War Bonds total, library books, and student activities. Reports mention student birthdays, visits, and a Curtis Publishing agent, with poems and 4-H updates.
Lewis Reports For Navy Training
William Elmer Lewis age eighteen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer H. Lewis of Cedar Grove Virginia, reported for Navy boot camp October 20 after enlisting two days before his eighteenth birthday through the Winchester recruiting office. Born in Winchester he attended Stonewall High School and played baseball and football. He has two younger brothers, worked in orchards for J. M. Bennett at Rt. 2, and his father also works there. Sworn in September in Washington DC, he was transferred to the training station October 20.
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Gorden Phillips
University of Va
Hallowe’en
Virginia
Reva Luttrell
Vernon Holliday
Martinsburg
John Taylor
Berkeley Springs
Nora Whitacre
Donnie Ramey
Colleen Sargent
Jimmie Adams
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Kenneth Farris
Seidel
Whitacre
Curtis Publishing Company
William Elmer Lewis
Elmer H. Lewis
Rt. 2
Cedar Grove
Frederick County
Navy
Lewis
Winchester
Young Lewis
Stonewall High School
J. M. Bennett
Washington, D.C
Death of Mrs Wilson Adams in Green Spring Virginia
Mrs Wilson Adams dies at Martinsburg Hospital with many friends in Green Spring Virginia attending her death and funeral services at Mt Pleasant United Brethren Church. Local residents Mr Foster Milburn and Mr Walter Saville, and families visit relatives including Mrs Bessie Catlett and Mrs Minnie McCarthy over the weekend.
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Green Spring
Wilson Adams
Martinsburg Hospital
Tribute to Mrs. Melvin Green at Gertrude Barton Nursery School
At the Gertrude Barton Nursery School Committee meeting at Mrs. Robert T. Barton home a tribute honored the late Mrs. Melvin Green. She supported the school financially and with time and talents, hosting and contributing costumes for events and showing kindness to children and many others. Her gentle character and generosity touched all who knew her.
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Gertrude Barton Nursery School
Robert T. Barton
Melvin Green
Green
Local visitors and callers share Sunday visits in Kernstown
Kernstown Virginia residents noted social calls and visits on Sunday. Harvey and Grims with a Baltimore party called on Alva Wiggington. Copenhavers hosted Grims. Sargent and Sargent family visited Grim and Pence hosted Holsingers from Winchester. The Holsingers moved to Front Royal for new employment. Ashwood family visited Saget home.
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Town
Harvey Grim
Elmer Grim
Baltimore
Alva Wigginton
Grif Copenhaver
John A. Grim
Maraline Sirbaugh
Sandra
Lucy Copenhaver
Janie Sargent
Ralph Sargent
Stewart Pence
Lawrence Holsinger
Winchester
Front Royal
Holsinger
Ernest Ashwood
Arthur Saget
War Bond Drive Urges Immediate Public Support
Citizens are urged to buy war bonds now to sustain national defense efforts and support allied operations during wartime. Officials emphasize timely purchases as crucial for funding artillery, supplies, and veterans programs.
White Hall notes and visitors from Martinsburg area
White Hall Virginia reports visitors at Mrs Carter Luttrell and N W Harmon's homes. Guests include Mr and Mrs Wilson Berger and the Luttrells. Melvin McKee injured back from apple picking. Local residents recount long walks by Wilmer Anderson and Jennie McKee in 1909 and 1910.
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C. W. Lamp
Wilson
Martinsburg
Berger
Carter Luttrell
Wilson Purkin
Luttrell
Ernest Luttrell
C. E. Luttrell
White Hall
Delphy Harmon
Walter Anderson
Carolyn
Naomi Luttrell
N. W. Harmon
Melvin McKee
N. W. Harmons
Edmon Harmon
Lynita
Russell Combs
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Rumford
Cuba
Yardley
America
England
USA
Miller’s Drug Store
Garland Spillman
Gainesboro School News
Betty
Robert
Alice
Mary Lee Miller
Audrey DeHaven
Patterson
Mary Edna Whitacre
Billy Davis
Wayne Miller
Betty B. Mcllnee
Deloris Farmer
Roxanne Rogers
John Thompson
Miss McMurray
Editorial
Glass
Anice Dé Haven
Janet Owens
Wilda Adams
Betty Mclwee
Louise Boyce
High School News
Robert Luttrell
Betty, Braithwaite
Betty Jean Lewis
Ruth Anna White
Harold Phillips
Avon Omps
Betty Mauzy
Gaye Bateman
Gainesboro Hight
Wendall Phillips
Dorothy Davies
Janice Baker
Alice Flowers
Ann Atterson
Nook
Daddy
Grandad
Alana
Mavens
By Jean Braithwaite
Alamo
Jean Braithwaite
Army
K T
Rana
V. F
Maxine
Gladys
Louise
June
Mary Lee
David Crockett
June de Haven
Gladys Bageant
Russell Grove
Gladys Irene Bageant
Shortie
Clark Bageant
Ridge
W. Va
Gainesboro
T. L
R. L
Russell
Joyce
Johhny
Georgia
SILCO
Kernstown
Certified Public Accountants
Rouss Avenue
Payson Weston
L. V
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Hill Top Hotel
Harpers Ferry, W. VA
Thomas Jefferson
Hill Top
B. L. Williams
DIAL
Coca-Cola Company
Chester
Coca-Cola Bottling Works, Inc
E. E. Harbaugh
Mgr
Valley Avenue
Eters
Coca-Cola
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