Orchard Labor To Be Scarce Next Season
D A Tucker assistant supervisor of the Emergency Farm Labor in Virginia told the Frederick County Fruit Growers Association that next year's harvest may lack German POW help and Bahamans may be scarce with convicts unavailable. He noted German prisoners are to be returned by March 1 1946 and Bahamans likely unavailable for future farm labor. a plan for seasonal labor exchange with southern states was hoped for. Dr Earl Overholser new horticultural director at VPI outlined research teaching and extension plans and Dr Overholser succeeds Dean Harvey Price. Teske urged pruning and fertilizing for next year's apple crop. The by law amendment to allow non voting farmer members with $2 50 fee was approved. a motion sought 175 German prisoners for November and 150 for December to aid late farm work. About 170 workers are employed in Frederick and Clarke counties with 100 Bahamans remaining to be shipped out by November 1.
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D. A. Tucker
Virginia
Frederick County Fruit Growers Association, Inc
Tucker
Earl Overholser
Overholser
State College
Pullman
Wash
Dean Harvey Price
A. H. Teske
Frederick
Clarke Counties
Winchester
New Pastor From Rileyville Begins Frederick County Charge
The Rev. E. C. Day opens his new pastorate Sunday on the Stephens City Methodist Charge after leaving Rileyville Virginia. He previously served as a pastor in Berkeley Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Day
Stephens City
Rileyville
Frederick County
Berkeley Springs
Victory Loan Drive Details And New $200 Series Bond
Palace Theater will award a $25 bond between first and second shows each weekday until the drive ends. WFC chairman Dr Francis P Gaines says facsimile surrender documents will be shown to local Victory Loan committees after quotas are met. December 8 closes the selling period with credits through December 31. The new $200 Series E Savings Bond debuts Monday at $150, honoring Roosevelt with a Pearl Harbor commemorative quote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Theater Management
Barney
Francis P. Gaines
WFC
War Finance Committee For
Virginia
Treasury Department
Victory Loan
Federal Reserve Bank of
Richmond
Roosevelt
Pearl Harbor
Ratios Calendar Updates for Meats Fats and Staples
The Associated Press notes book four red stamps from A through E1 are valid to Oct 31, F1 through K1 to Nov 30, L1 through Q1 to Dec 31, and A1 through V1 to Jan 31. Sugar four stamp 38 lasts to Dec 31 for five pounds. Shoes stamps 1 to 4 remain valid indefinitely. OPA says no plans to cancel any.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
OPA
Virginia gains 3 725 farms since 1940 across 1945 census
Preliminary 1945 Census of Agriculture figures show Virginia added 3 725 farms and 135 856 acres since 1940. County data note 2 1 percent farm count rise to 178 610 and total acres to 16 580 763, with average farm size dropping to 92.8 acres. Frederick up from 1 674 to 2 057 farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Bureau of the Census
Department of Commerce
Frederick County
Clarke
Winchester
Arts And Crafts Class Remains Open At Winchester
Miss Virginia Gregory, director of the Winchester Recreation Department, says the newly formed Arts and Crafts Class still accepts members. The class met for the second time Thursday and has seven members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Gregory
Winchester Recreation Department
Golden Rule Bible Class at Braddock Street Church
The Golden Rule Bible Class of Braddock Street Methodist Church will meet tomorrow morning at 9 45. Victor Wheeler will teach the lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Rule Bible Class
Braddock Street Methodist Church
Victor Wheeler
Rev Eisenberg to Teach Grace Lutheran Class
The Rev W E Eisenberg will teach the Grace Lutheran Church Men s Bible Class Sunday at 9 45 am. The class is urged to attend the annual Festival of In gathering at 7 30 pm Sunday with a special program to be presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Eisenberg
Grace Lutheran Church
Mr. Feinberg's Other Leg Is Amputated
Frank Feinberg formerly in Winchester had the other leg removed after a prior above the knee amputation. The second operation occurred about a week ago at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore and his condition was reported as satisfactory. He suffered an ailment unresponsive to treatment, leading to the amputations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Feinberg
Winchester
Sinai Hospital
Baltimore
Feinberg
Norfolk Man Buys Middletown Estate
E. C. Brumback of E A Strout Realty announces the sale of the 99 acre George B Wright estate to Mr and Mrs T B Bailey of Norfolk. The Middletown farm on the southern edge of town had been in the Wright family for about 75 years and new owners took possession this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Brumback
E. A. Strout Realty Agency, Inc
Middletown
George B. Wright
Mattie Wright Campbell
Maud Wright
T. B. Bailey
Norfolk
Virginia Farm Emphasis as Candidate Highlights Agriculture
The candidate stresses Virginia must remain agricultural, noting 175000 farms feeding nearly a million residents, about one third of the population. He links crop cultivation to economic security and industrial development while discussing progress and backlogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuck
Virginia
Mt Carmel Baptist Church Announces Weekend Rally and Events
Rev A T Gaskins leads Sabbath School at 10 with sermon The Law Given to Israel at 11. A bus trip to Leetown Methodist Rally departs 2:30. Heating plant dedication at 7 8 p m with Rev Alexander Easely as guest. Union prayer service runs five nights from Oct 29 at Mt Carmel and nearby churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT Carmel Baptist Church
South Braddock Street
A T Gaskins
Garfield Prather
Israel
Leetown Methodist Church
Mt. Carmel B. Church
Alexander
Answers to the Daily Quiz Revealed
Correct quiz solutions listed for Page 1. Includes notes on a man in an artificial respirator since 1936, Clara Bow, a distance of 6 000 miles, a truncation tunnel, Harold H. Burton of Ohio, Bizet, and a half cent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Bow
Harold H. Burton
Ohio
Bizet
Staunton Dentist Elevated To President
Dr. F. E. Maryley of Staunton was elevated to president of Component Society No. VII of the Shenandoah Valley Dental Association at the annual convention. He succeeds Dr. Raymond Kerlin of Winchester. Dr. D. Blanton Allen of Berryville was named president and will be installed next year in Staunton. Dr. Walter H. Wuhder of Woodstock remains secretary treasurer. Ralph Snapp is State councilor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Maryley
Staunton
Shenandoah Valley Dental Association
Raymond Kerlin
Winchester
D. Blanton Allen
Berryville
Walter H. Wuhder
Woodstock
Ralph Snapp
Carter Held for Grand Jury in Larceny Case
Charles Lee Carter aged 18 of Freemont Street was held this morning for action by the Corporation Court Grand Jury. His arraignment before Judge John Rice followed charges of seven counts of larceny including the theft of a silver communion set from a Winchester church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lee Carter
Freemont Street
Corporation Court Grand
John Rice
Carter
Winchester
President Leads Nation In Tribute To Navy Day Events
President Truman visits New York for Navy Day ceremonies aboard the destroyer Renshaw and battleship Missouri. He commissions the Franklin D. Roosevelt super-carrier, tours streets with a 46 car motorcade, and delivers a landmark foreign policy address at Central Park amid 21 gun salutes and massive public turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York City
Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
F. A. Daubin
Navy Yard
Appollo Soucek
Riverside Drive
Spuyten Duyvil
Truman
New York
New York Navy Yard
Central Park
Missouri
Jonas H. Ingram
New Jersey
Palisades
Renshaw
Hudson
George Washington
179Th Street
Midway
Tokyo Bay
City Joins Theme For Girl Scout Week Observance
The nationwide Girl Scout Week theme Action Around the World emphasizes active citizenship. The plan, designed by American girls for American girls, includes rehabilitation of war devastations, world friendship, peace, and democratic citizenship duties. Troops from Winchester contributed proposals shaping the two year national program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scout
Solenberger
Winchester
Insurance policy named to beneficiary after service
After discharge the National Service Life Insurance can be paid to a beneficiary as a monthly income under two options. The policy is designed to provide ongoing monthly payments to the beneficiary after the service period ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Service Life Insurance
Mercury Dips Press Frost Tonight Forecast
Mild weather gave way to a sharp fall as temperatures dropped to 40 degrees overnight and rose to only 56 by noon. Frost is forecast for exposed areas tonight with clear skies and a cool breeze expected Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Rites Monday For M. F. Lowery
Funeral services for Maynard Frederick Lowery of Stephens City will be Monday. Friends will meet at Jones Funeral Home in Winchester at 2 PM and proceed to Stephens City Methodist Church for services at 2 30 PM. The Rev. John Teter and the Rev. Earl C. Day will officiate. Pallbearers include William Sargent, Don Luttrell, S. L. Shackleford, Julian Steele, Frank Huffman and Ollie Snyder. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery, Stephens City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Frederick Lowery
Stephens City
Jones Funeral Home
Winchester
Methodist
John Teter
Earl C. Day
William Sargent
Don Luttrell
S. L. Shackleford
Julian Steele
Frank Huffman
Ollie Snyder
Green Hill Cemetery
Winchester Women Join Gym Class
Sixteen local women have joined a gym class sponsored by the Winchester Recreation Department under Miss Mildred Foster of Handley High School. Classes meet Monday and Thursday at 7:30 in Handley gym, featuring calisthenics and competitive games, with an entrance fee of one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Recreation Department
Mildred Foster
Handley High School Physical Education Department
Handley Gymnasium
Colored Church Gets New Heating Plant
The Mount Carmel Baptist Church completed a new heating plant from Adams Plumbing and Heating Company this winter. Dedication is Sunday night October 28 at 8 o'clock with Rev. Alexander Easely of St. Mary's Berryville as speaker. Gertrude Suiett will cut the ribbon. Open for inspection October 28. donations of $1 requested to aid church beautification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Carmel Baptist Church
Adams Plumbing and Heating Company
Alexander Easely
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
Berryville
Gertrude Suiett
Navy Day Celebrations Mark Seapower Anniversary
Honolulu opened Pearl Harbor Navy Yard to civilians for the first time since December 7 1941 as Navy Day events loom. Los Angeles plans a 15000 parade and a Memorial Coliseum display while ports from Southern to Gulf celebrate with visit ing warships and cruiser memorials. Nimitz urged strong seapower saying without sea power victory and tomorrow depend on it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Pearl Harbor Navy Yard
Los Angeles
Memorial Coliseum
Southern
Gulf
Baltimore
Miami
Jacksonville
Tampa
Pensacola
Florida
Mobile
Ala
Savannah
Brunswick
New Orleans
Charleston
Nimitz
United States
Building development for sale in Winchester Virginia
A court sale offers about 100 acres along Senseny Road forming part of Ada Bliss Hollingsworth estate. The tract lies south of Senseny Road adjacent to Winchester Golf Club and is suitable for urban lot development. Bids may be cash or on credit if approved by the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court
Winchester
Virginia
Hollingsworth
Committee Vy. Hollingsworth
Senseny Road
Winchester Golf Club
H. E. Benham
Ada Bliss’ Hollingsworth
Baltimore and Chicago Live Stock Market Quotation Report
Baltimore market shows cattle and calves active with gains up to 50 cents, best grassers around 16.90, hogs strong, sheep lambs steady to lower. Chicago prices firm on steers and yearlings with top loads near 18.00, cows steady, lambs mixed but mostly lower from prior week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Chicago Livestock Chicago
Protest Plan at Mrs Roosevelt Address Stir Georgia Meeting
State Representative Jim Evitt Jr of Ringgold Ga president of the organization told reporters negroes would be welcome to hear the former First Lady speak. Evitt said a section of the Atlanta Municipal auditorium would be reserved for negroes. Williams said he was surprised any Georgian would affront the widow of Franklin Roosevelt.
Atom committee picks shake Senate leadership lines
Senator McMahon of Connecticut was named chair of the upper chamber's new atomic energy committee, a move praised for tradition but disappointing to more senior members. Other members named include Johnson, Russell Byrd, Tydings, Vandenberg, Milliken, Austin, Hickenlooper, and Hart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator McMahon
Connecticut
New Atomic Committee
McKellar
D-Tenn
McMahon
S-Mall
Johnson
Colorado
Texas
Russell v . Byrd
Virginia
Tydings
Maryland
Vandenberg
Michigan
Milliken
Austin
Vermont
Hickenlooper
Iowa
Hart
Wall Street Week Ends Mixed as Navy Day Holidays Pause Trade
Stock markets posted modest gains in several sectors while broader declines hit many issues midweek. The week saw mixed action with utilities rails steels and motors advancing, but losses in numerous inactive issues and a large volume in U S Steel amid wage price policy expectations. The five day trend showed a small weekly drop for the AP 60 stock composite ending at 72.1 with high bond issuance and steady loan markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Eubank
New York
Wall Street
U. S. Steel
Associated Press
Chicago Grain Quotations Open Higher on Rye Rally
Rye futures jumped as much as 15 8 cents a bushel at the opening. Wheat and oats were firm with mixed advances and declines. Opening prices showed Dec wheat at 1.76 3 4, oats at 66 1 8, rye at 1.61 3 4 to 1.62, barley steady at 1.17 3 4. No early corn trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Truman Outline for Postwar World Peace Plan
President Truman presents a 12 point program calling for disarmament and the elimination of aggression. It urges self government for all peoples and preservation of peace through a United Nations alliance with nations willing to use force if necessary. It emphasizes freedom of seas trade equal access to raw materials and cooperation with Allies to build democratic governments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
United States
Mr. Truman
Dependency discharge decision time in Marine Corps
Marine Corps Headquarters notes that a Board of Officers at Headquarters considers cases for discharge for dependency. A decision will be made as rapidly as possible and overseas status will not delay it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Corps
D. A. Marine Corps Headquarters
U. S. Marine Corps Headquarters
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Chappies
Rev. Eisenberg
M. F. Lowery
Stock Market Report
Glaize & Brother
N. Cameron ST
Handley Board of Trustees
Clifford D. Grim
Charles F. Coffman
Wm. E. Cooper
Boyd H. Hamman
Charles H. Harper
J. Sloan Kuykendall
W. Nelson Page
John I. Sloat
George G. Snarr
Winchester Steam
Call
American Viscose Corporation
Front Royal
A. Sginatan Aepanee Coc
P. O. Box
Rodger Bermusdaffer
Keffer’s
E. Piccadilly
Blue Bird Inn
Berryville Pike
W. E. Morrison
Highland Ave
T. M. Shanholtz
Blandy Eperimental Farm
Telephone
Boyce
Graham's
Paper Mill Road
Associated
E. A. Strout Realty Agency
Harry Luttrell
Anderson Ave
Richards Ave
M. Moscarella
Front Royal Pike
Co. P. A
S. Cameron St
Dial
Carey Rock
C. H. Wisecarver
O'Connell
South Braddock St
Winchester Va
Barden
W. Boyce
Minneapolis
Honeywell Controls
F. M. Cole
Bridgeport
W. Va
Checkerboard Feed Store
Miles Music Co
Fie
Baylass Dept. Store
C. H. Driver Stevenson
Peoples Drug
York Inn
York
U. S
General Secretaria
Potomac Edison
Apple Storage
Care Star
U. S. Army
G. J
Army
Peoples Drug Store
U. S. Army Recruiting Office
People’s Drug Store
North Loudoun St
Wonder’s
Dial 5212
T Care Star
Pisa
Phoebe Hausenfluck
S. Main St
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