Enterprising Asparagus Farmer Develops Mechanical Harvester
CANBY OBE A local farmer Stanley Allison developed a four wheeled mechanical asparagus harvester that a single operator can ride and cut with feet while steering with the other. The device reduces labor from two dozen workers to one operator plus three helpers for trimming grading and packing. He built three machines at about 750 dollars each and holds patents with plans to manufacture if demand grows.
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Canby. Obe
Stanley Allison
Allison
Hicks Wins Grand Prize at Hodgson’s Shop Opening
Mrs. E. J. Hicks of Route 4 took the grand prize, a coat, at the formal opening of Margaret L. Hodgson's new shop at 14 S. Lou doun. Sixteen other prizes were awarded to residents including Mrs. Noble Pierce and Miss Kitty Swisher, with many attendees listed as receiving dresses, handbags, slips, stockings, and more. Staff members of Miss Hodgson's, such as Mrs. Lester Pangle and Miss Nancy Shiner, were noted among attendees.
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E. J. Hicks
Route 4
Margaret L. Hodgson
S. Loudoun &T
Noble Pierce
Stewart Sr
Kitty Swisher
Miller St
Betty Fitzpatrick
W. Boscawen St
Madeline Myers
Pairmont Ave
W. O. Morris
Purcellville
Mozelle Affieck
Berryville
H. W. Smith
Riverton
Charles W. Parcelly
Roanoke
Mary Singhas
Charles Town
Harold G. Brown
P. J. Landis
Eleanor Swimley
Dottie Fleming
John Scully
Rena Cooper
Thelma Bean
Miss
Peterson's Ointment Ointment Advertises Pile Relief
Advertisement recalls a Buffalo physician creating a pile relief ointment. It promises quick cooling soothing astringent relief with favorable reception nationwide. Offers 50¢ box or 75¢ applicator tube and money back delight guarantee.
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Peterson
Reporter Exchange Now Up to Red China Says Herter
United States officials, led by Undersecretary of State Christian Herter, say reporter exchanges with Communist China hinge on Beijing. He noted Chinese reporters should apply via Hong Kong or Geneva and cited separate handling for unrecognized countries. The interview occurred as Herter and James B. Richards arrived from Malayan independence celebrations.
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Hong
Red
China
Herter
Kiwanis Club Sets September 28 For Kids Day
Kiwanis announces Kids Day observance on September 28 with the slogan Boys and Girls Our Greatest Resource. Charles A. Pine Sr. leads the committee with Howard Murray and Douglas Butler guiding Kiwanis and Key Club members.
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Kiwanis Club
Charles A. Pine
Howard Murray
James Wood Key Club
Douglas Butler
Pine
Kiwanis Clubs
Shenandoah College Fund
Iwanis Shelter
Salvation Army Camp
Kiwanis
Murray
Winchester
11 Win Prizes At Goodrich Carnival
Eleven people won prizes in BF Goodrich's annual tire carnival and anniversary sale. Grand prize an electric skillet went to Bettie C. White of Charlottesville. Other winners include Marie Shade, Clayton Milhon, Mrs John Shine, Carl C. McKee, Em Albright, John Festus, O H Swanson, Janice Larrick, Mrs Rudolph Martin, Kenneth Cammer and several item prizes such as wastebaskets and wax kits.
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BF. Goodrich
Bettie C. White
Charlottesville
Marie Shade
Clayton Milhon
Mt. Paus
John Shine
Parkway
Carl C. McKee
Highland Ave
What does the English Speaking Union do
The English Speaking Union is a nonprofit founded in 1920 with about 20 900 members. It aims to promote better British American relations and understanding of Commonwealth countries, through student exchange programs a speakers bureau exchange of books travel advice and special projects. Membership is open to all people interested in the objectives.
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The
Voters Choose Newport News Name for New City
Voters in Warwick and Newport News approved consolidating into a single city to be named Newport News. Unofficial totals show 6,980 votes for the new name out of 8,736 cast, with Warwick and a combined name far behind. The three-name ballot also listed Newport News Warwick and the combination. The consolidation vote totaled about 12,400 in July. The new city is planned to have about 115000 residents and cover 65 square miles.
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Newport News
Virginia
Hampton Roads
Warwick
Robert B. Smith
H. M. Hussey Sr
New York
U.S
Hayfield Area Social News Highlights
Hayfield briefs report visits among locals in Yellow Springs West Virginia Clarke County and Mt Olive Church events. Distant kin and friends travel for family gatherings and Labor Day observances with multiple call on kin in Clarke County and Barbertown Ohio.
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Alva Miller
Euri and
Warwick
Bertha Clowser
Snyder
Pennsylvania
Katie Marple
Albert Marple
Cleve Marple
John Link
Mt. Wiliams
John Cain
John Coughenour
Barberton
Ohio
Coughenour
Miles Coughenour
O Sullivan Rubber declares extra dividend for arrears
The board announced a quarterly dividend of 25 cents per share plus an additional 25 cents on arrears for the 20 par value 5 percent cumulative preferred stock. Payment is due October 1, 1957 to holders of record.
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O’ Sullivan Rubber Corporation
Dividend to Clear Arrears on Preferred Shares
The company announces a dividend to cover arrears on its preferred stock as of September 20, 1957. After payment, the arrears on each share will be $1.50.
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Hodgson
Red China
United States
Cammer Tire CO
Braddock St
Bobbi
Singer Sewing Center
Watstet
N. Loudoun St
Court House
Goodrich
New City
Hayfield News
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Old Strong Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Shoecenter
S. Loudoun St
O'Sullivan
Payanie
Pontiac
Gerrard St
Valley Ave
Bonew
Grandad
HFC
America
Landown Sea
J.C. Penny
Mohawk
Leggett
Boscawen St
Fall Cotton House
Turbo Orlon
Nancy King
Orator
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