Park Nine Opens 3-Game Series With Clarke All-Stars
Winchester Park and Clarke County All-Stars start a three game set Sunday at Park Nine. Berivener, who shut out the All-Stars last week, is likely to start again for Winchester as coaches plan a 5:30 pm practice. The series follows a 5 0 Winchester win and promises a hard weekend battle.
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Park Nine
Clarke
Winchester Park
Clarke County
Chester
Edgard
Berivener
Winchester
Smallest organ question and scattered quiz items
A collection of quiz Qs and answers covering topics from finance agency to geography and biology. Includes references to Reconstruction Finance Corporation and a water break cause, plus a Public Health Service note on the smallest organ with Ruffini's end organs among candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward VIII
Duke of Windsor
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Athens
Greece
Anchorage
Alask
Switzerland
U.S
DRIVE SAFELY Take a little longer en route
A cautionary public service note urges motorists to allow extra travel time to reach destinations without mishap. The message emphasizes careful driving and patience during journeys.
$100 Million Leave Bonds Cashed in First Two Days
Treasury reports show at least $103.8 million in government paid out to redeem GI term leave bonds over the first two days, Tuesday and Wednesday. Officials call this an early fragment and AP surveys indicate heavy cash-ins in many areas. A telegraphic check is planned for Monday amid hopes for clearer returns. About $1.8 billion in bonds were issued to roughly 9 million veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Associated Press
Department
Mrs. Daugherty Rites Set at Mt Hebron Cemetery
Funeral services for Mrs. Daugherty will be held at 4 p m tomorrow at the home of Mrs. Glass 117 S Washington St conducted by Dr Ronald S Wilson with the Rev John Teter assisting Interment follows at Mt Hebron cemetery Pallbearers named Clayton Sherman Ryland Conner David Brumback John H Seal Robert Jasper and Robert Eagle
Heat and Drought Stress August Crop Yields Across States
The August heat and drought damaged corn during tasseling and silking, stressing moisture needs. Cotton suffered in Arkansas Oklahoma and Texas while wheat largely escaped damage due to early harvest. The heat extended into September with Kansas City hitting 109 degrees the day before yesterday.
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Arkansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Kansas City
Help Keep Virginia Green BE CAREFUL WITH FIRE
Short public warning urges residents to prevent fires in Virginia using safe practices and vigilance during dry periods. Officials stress responsible burning and immediate reporting of smoke to authorities to protect communities and natural resources.
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Virginia Green
Winchester School Faculty Meets on Plans for 1947 48 Term
Winchester public schools faculty will meet at Handley high school at 10 a m tomorrow to discuss the 1947 48 term opening Monday Superintendent Garland R Quarles will lead the session Also noted is the renovation of John Kerr and Virginia Avenue buildings during vacation with interior painting. fifteen faculty members attended a new teachers meeting earlier.
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Winchester Public Schools
Handley High School
Garland R. Quarles
Winchester
John Kerr
Virginia Ave
Quarles
Turkey support prices announced for Zone III markets
The Agriculture Department set a fresh price schedule effective Sept 1 through Jan 31 1948 for about 35 million turkeys projected this year, about 16 percent below last year. Zone III covers several midwestern and eastern states with live weight and dressed turkey prices listed for various weight classes and grades. purchases begin at Grade B with three cents per pound reductions for all classes.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Wisconsin
Michigan
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
Tennessee
West Virginia
Virginia
Maryland
Delaware
North Carolina
New Ae Scrones
New York
Consumers Advised To Find Substitutes For Meat Products
The article notes rising prices across staple foods with guidance to substitute meat by spaghetti and to seek cheaper cuts. Fresh fruits and vegetables stay steady while eggs, butter, and meat may surge. Grain futures at new highs reflect broad inflation and anticipated shortages. brokers report wheat producers withholding 1947 crop.
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Chicago
New York
Chicago Board of Trade
Nazi Leader Himmler Had Delicate Stomach and Nose
Munich dispatch relays claims by Werner Roepert, former Luftwaffe radio engineer, that Heinrich Himmler avoided repugnant smells and carried perfume on his personal plane. Roepert, released from internment, describes Himmler’s fixation on documents, plans for malcontents, and brutal treatment of rivals after the July 20 plot.
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Munich
Heinrich Himmler
Third Reich
Werner Roepert
Himmler
Roepert
Wehrmacht
Roepe
Rastenburg
Berlin
Fuehrer
Hitler
Prince Albrecht St
Gestapo
Witzleben
Germany
Himmiler
Veteran Newsman Garton Is Honored On Retirement Watch
Vernon B. Garton former Winchester resident retires after 58 years in printing reporting and editorial work including 38 years on Martinsburg Journal staff He received a gold watch from Martinsburg Journal workers and plans to stay in Martinsburg with wife Mary Martin Garton at 124 W Burke St Fellow Winchester retiree Taylor H Jones also left active work with the Martinsburg Journal.
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Vernon B. Garton
Winchester
Martinsburg
W. Va
Evening Journal
Garton
Journal
Wes
Old Friendship Band
Scull
Harry R. Homer
Mary Martin
Frederick County
W. Burke St
Martinsburg Journal
Taylor H. Jones
Clara
Mary Jones
Difference Between Northern Seal and Hudson Seal
Northern seal is the improper name for rabbit that is sheared and dyed to look like seal. Hudson seal is the improper name for seal dyed muskrat or nutria.
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J.L.C. A
Exports Shrink 19 Percent From May Peak
The Census Bureau reported July exports at 1.151 billion dollars, down 7 percent from June and 19 percent below the May postwar high of 1.422 billion. The drop signals mounting European dollar shortages and a worsening export decline tied to wartime recovery strain.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Europe
United States
Truman
Dr McHale Joins Winchester Veterinary Practice
Dr Mark A. McHale a native of Lewisburg West Virginia becomes partner with Dr C S Milton at N Loudoun Street in Winchester He comes from Morgantown WV where he served as veterinarian for West Virginia University College of Agriculture He is an Ohio State veterinary graduate Dr Milton also Ohio State graduate and long established in Winchester native of Charles Town
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C. S. Milton
N. Loudoun St
Mark A. McHale
Lewisburg
W. Va
McHale
Winchester
Morgantown
College of Agriculture
West Virginia University
College of Veterinary Medicine
Ohio State
Milton
Almo Ot
Charles Town
Bikini Still Hot Says Scientists Off Bikini Atoll
Two Notre Dame scientists report lingering radioactivity at Bikini Atoll from 1946 tests but say humans could inhabit the atoll for brief periods. Dr. William H Hammill and Dr. Russell R Williams Jr note radioactive water life and coconuts but suggest limited consumption poses no ill effects.
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South Bend
Ind
University of Notre Dame
Bikini
William H. Hammill
Russell R. Williams, Jr
Atoll
United States pledges full support for the United Nations
In a strong statement the United States affirms continued backing for the UN. The speaker says support has not waned in the early phase and that the U S is resolved to aid the organization with all available resources.
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United Nations
United States
Fall farm sales listed for September across multiple counties
The notice lists several farm sales with dates, times, and locations. Philip Kaplan hosts Sept 13 near Stephenson on Summit Point Road with household goods. W F Long bids Sept 17 near Middletown at Broad No 627 with livestock and farming gear. North of Winchester on Welltown Pike Sept 17 features livestock and farm machinery. E B Clevenger Sept 12 near Berryville with livestock and machinery. Guido Thompson Sept 6 in Charles Town lists 96 registered cattle from O Sullivan Farms.
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Philip Kaplan
Stephenson
Summit Point Road
W. F. Long
Middletown
Winchester
Welltown Pike
E. B. Clevenger
Berryvile
Guido Thompson
Charles Town
W. Va
O'Sullivan Farms
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John W
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S. Braddock St
Winchester FurniTure CO
Loudoun ST
Turkey
Motorola
B. F. Goodrich
New England
Atlantic City
N. J
Connecticut
Louise H. Bienvenu
Waterbury
Rhode Island
Ellen di Cenzo
Providence
New Hampshire
Bernice E. Loiselle
Manchester
Vermont
Barbara H. Campbell
Montpelier
Martin Bormann
Schick
Remington
BAKER
Anderson Electrical CO
N. Braddock St
Dr. M. McHale
Hot Scientists Report
R. G. Hengeveld
Axie
Tetley's
Am Automotive
Bet Oise
Barr’s Orchard & Farm Supply
Er Glaize & Bro
C. I. Brumback & Sons
N. Cameron St
Bayliss & Patterson Contractors & Dealers
N. Cameron Dial
Loudoun Si
Omps Funeral Home
Front Royal
Chapman Motor CO
W. Boscawen St
L&f
Cameron St
C. B. Smalts & Son
National Avenue
Oeranteedee Adams
Esso
Loudoun Sts
Pheme
Lors Ry
Buncutter eUrethy
Vane Eee
Ge Liberal
Allowance Tire CO
SEARS
Remy
S. Loudoun St. Winchester
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