Illiteracy drive and Kentucky Moonlight Schools gain ground
Kentucky faces 208 084 illiterates per Census and boosts Moonlight Schools in counties like Rowan to teach reading and writing. The Kentucky Illiteracy Commission, led by Mrs. Cora Wilson Stewart, operates from Frankfort with volunteers aiding homes and classes. Also notes political humor about Stanley and local election officer appointments for August 1 primary.
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Kentucky
United States Census Bureau
Montgomery County
Rowan County
State
Frankfort
Cora Wilson Stewart
J. G. Crabbe
Barksdale Hamlett
H. H. Cherry
Ella Lewis
Hail Insurance Ad At Exchange Bank
A brief notice offers hail insurance services with contact at Exchange Bank. It lists broker B. Frank Perry and directs patrons to call and see him.
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Exchange Bank
Frank Perry
Best line of picnic goods in town at Vanaredell's
Vanaredell's features a full array of picnic staples with fresh produce cold drinks and ready to serve foods. Shoppers can find baskets blankets and convenient picnic bundles priced for easy outdoor dining. The store emphasizes quality selection and friendly service for summer outings.
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Vanaredell’s
Silliest claim in Senate campaign about Beckham
The Danville Messenger notes a standout assertion in the current Senate race that Beckham cannot win if he is nominated. The remark highlights the campaign rhetoric shaping voter perceptions.
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Beckham
Danville Messenger
City council passes paving ordinance over veto
In a special session last Tuesday the City Council approved an ordinance to pave principal macadam streets with brick or asphalt. The plan includes West Main from current paving to the city limits and several other streets. Mayor Oldham vetoed the measure, which will be reconsidered at the first regular meeting night in August.
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West Main Street
Sycamore
Main
Holt Avenue
West High
Maysville
Antwerp Avenue
Wilson Alley
Queen
High
Pleasant Alley
Government Building
West Main
Oldham
Winchester Club House Planned for Mt. Vernon Place
Owners of Mt. Vernon place on Lexington avenue Winchester with citizens plan a two story club house and swimming pool on the site of the former Low's pond. The 100 by 40 foot pool will have modern improvements and the clubhouse will include entertainment facilities. N. Rol Ratliff Vic Bloomfield and N. A. Powell head the project with others unnamed.
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Mt. Vernon Place
Lexington Avenue
Winchester
Low’s Pond
N. Rol Ratliff
Vic Bloomfield
N. A. Powell
Local Grocer Fred Weckesser to Open Store in Paris Ky
Fred Weckesser who ran Spot Cash Grocery in this city and has lived in Appalachia Virginia for six months will open a large general merchandise store at Paris Kentucky. He is described as a clean conscientious and enterprising businessman. His friends in Kentucky will welcome his return.
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Courier-Journal
Washington
House
Joseph B. Thompson
Oklahoma
Congress
A. O. Staley
Kentucky
Taft
Webb
Stanley
Louisville
Sommers
Louisville Times
Shelbyville Record
McCreary
Beckham
Mr. Stanley
Addams
Madison County Statesman
Ollie James
Huffaker
Scott
Senate
Mr. Beckham
Fred Weckesser
Spot Cash
Appalachia
Paris
Weckesser
Sewell Sells Two Story Frame on Main Street
J D Sewell contemplates McCormick’s two story frame home at Main Street and Samuels Avenue valued around 3500 dollars. Sewell has been living there.
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J. D. Sewell
L. C. McCormick
Main Street
Samuel’s Avenue
Mr. Sewell
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Sherman Lee
C. B. Paterson
First Ward
J. W. Groves
J. H. Wood
G. E. Coons
Joe Stephens
Ben F. Wyatt
Harry Campbell
W. C. Moore
S. J. Rogers
James Horton
Frank Young
Norman Horton
John Settles
A. B. Pieratt
G. L. Kirkpatrick
L. G. Howard
W. P. Apperson
Harts
W. F. Crooks
Stanley Trimble
Thos. B. Hamilton
B. M. Goodan
Levee
James N. Anderson
Ed. R. Hall
Chas. West
Harrison Witt
Grassy Lick
Jno
H. Mason
Weedon Johnson
W. S. Howell
W. H. Ramsey
Sideview
Ben F. Mark
Lawrence Peed
James Kendall
J. Dunlap Gay
Aaron’s
John
R. Thomas
Charles Lewis
Luther Bittinger
FE. L. Payne
Camargo
Jao. L. Conglaton
Campbell Gibson
J. Ed. McClure
Jas. R. Hamilton
Smithville
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Dan B. Skidmore
J. T. McCormick
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Fletcher Richardson
J. D. Stephens
Nelson Wills
Beans—Price Calk
Tatwell Burns
Byron Hall
Forrest Lockridge
Spencer
J. T. Coons
P. J. Shackleford
Wm. Stamper
F. M. Fortune
Mr. Sterling
United States Annuity and Life Insurance Company
T. C. Henry
Hail Insurance
W. King & Son
Senterry
Lexingtc
Brunner’s
Palattine
Department of Agriculture
Crabbe
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