Frederick County 1940 Wheat Acreage Allotment Notice
The Frederick county committee chaired by John W. Larrick Jr announces the 1940 commercial wheat acreage allotment totaling 8,593.8 acres, up 704.8 from 1939. Farmers may appeal in writing within 15 days. non commercial farm status requires notice by October 31, 1939. Estimated soil conservation and price adjustment payments total about $24,000 if full compliance occurs.
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Frederick County
John W. Larrick, Jr
Light Made From Sugar Described To Science Group
New York report to the International Congress for Microbiology states sugar fuels fireflies and glowworms light. Princeton researchers Dr. Frank H. Johnson and Dr. E. Newton Harvey describe a chemical change enabling efficient bioluminescence with 97 percent energy to light, noting current synthesis fails and only living cells produce the glow. The finding highlights glowworm light efficiency and the minuscule light-producing cell quantities required for measurement.
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New York
Sept
International Congress For Microbiology
Princeton University
Frank H. Johnson
E. Newton Harvey
Gasoline Tax Collections Rise in First Seven Months
The State Division of Motor Vehicles reports rising gasoline tax revenue through July, with a total gain of 855 thousand 524 dollars 25 cents for the first seven months of the year.
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Richmond
State Division of Motor Vehicles
Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Quick Skin Relief
A home remedy claims to ease eczema itching and skin eruptions like ingrown toes and rashes. By applying Moone's Emerald Oil morning and night, users are assured a concentrated treatment with a refund guarantee if unsatisfied.
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Moone
Trustees Sale Of Fine Business Property In Winchester Va
By deed of trust dated March 13 1924 A Taylor Ritter and C W Ritter the holder of the debt will sell at public auction in front of the Winchester Court House at 11 oclock A M Saturday September 23 1939 the properties 124 126 128 and 132 East South Loudoun Street. The lot fronts 57 feet and extends 229 feet with an alley to Cork Street and a large two story brick building. Terms include one third cash on sale and balance in two equal annual installments with interest and security by deed of trust and insurance on the buildings. Trustees M M Lynch J M Steck. Duvall Dunn Aucts. 8-25 9-1 8-15 41
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A. Taylor Ritter
C. W. Ritter
Corporation Court
City of
Winchester
Court House
Virginia
Loudoun Street
Cork Street
W. E. Jones
H. M.seabright
Crossword Puzzle Clue Grid From Historical Page
Puzzle shows numerous across and down clues with word lengths and partial answers. Includes references to demonic terms, Italian descriptors, arcane phrases, and a distributed syndicate attribution.
Caroline Chatfield Says on Husbands and Evenings
Two young matrons discuss marriage and control of evenings. They note husbands often agree to plans but lack enthusiasm and participation, leaving wives feeling unfulfilled and resigned to accommodat ing decisions.
More Expectations in Married Life and Public Auctions
A column discusses masculine amiability and the demand for wives to concede and support husbands. It contrasts male and female expectations as readers’ letters lead to a discussion of marital harmony and social pressures. Also includes a Treasury notice listing public auction of two cars with motor numbers and seller details dated September 8, 1939.
Virginia Cooperative Education Association Convention Planned
Plans are nearly complete for the thirty sixth annual Virginia Cooperative Education Association convention in Newport News October 18 19 and 20 headquarters at the Warwick Hotel sessions at First Baptist Church and private home housing for delegates. Mrs N R Hoyle is general chairman with Mrs John J Pohl Mrs John E Kritzer and Dr Joseph H Saunders aiding. Most of the state’s 70 Parent Teacher Associations and community leagues are expected to be represented.
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Newport News
Virginia Cooperative Education Association
N. R .Hoyle
John J. Pohl
City Federation
John E. Kritzer
Joseph H. Saunders
Virginia agents act upheld in fire casualty case decision
A three judge federal panel in Richmond upheld the 1938 Virginia resident insurance agents act. Judge Morris Soper wrote the opinion with District Judges Luther Way and Robert N. Pollard. The case involved firms seeking an injunction to block enforcement of a statute requiring Virginia licensed resident agents on all such contracts and sharing commissions on out of state negotiations for Virginia risks.
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Richmond
Virginia
Morris Soper
U. S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
Luther Way
Robert N. Pollard
Virginian on Federal Board
Governor Price named Dr Rowland Egger director of the division of the budget to a three member personnel selection board for the federal division of the budget. Other members include Frederick J Lawton and John Q Cannon. Dr Egger planned to attend the Governmental Research Association meeting in Princeton New Jersey.
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Richmond
Price
Rowland Egger
Frederick J. Lawton
Harold Smith
U. S
Johnn Q
Cannon
United State Civil Service Commission
Virginia
Egger
Princeton
N. J
Governmental Research Association
Card of Thanks for J Henry Luttrell
The Luttrell children acknowledge friends and neighbors for acts of kindness during the illness and death of father J Henry Luttrell. Gratitude is extended for floral tributes and use of cars.
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J. Henry Luttrell
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