Richmond City Council Faces End of Year Work Review
The Richmond city council meets Thursday night for routine year end business as it completes street and sewer projects and outlines plans for 1930. A December 30 session will cap a year of notable improvements including paving, water and light service extensions, and extended thoroughfares. Salvation Army fundraisers in Lexington report mixed reception from locals as collectors press on for donations.
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Richmond
Sincce
Streevys
Exyerse
Salvation Army
Lexington
Willys Overland declares quarterly dividend
The Willys Overland Company directors announce a 3 4 percent quarterly dividend. They state it has been fully earned but favor conserving cash resources until normal industrial conditions return. Washington notes British mission member Denman seeks permission to reveal more on shipping politics and potential board interference.
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New York
Willys Overland Company
Denman
Staten
William Derman
Wilson
Wind Topples Smockstack at Madi Laundry Plant
A strong Wednesday wind blew down the smokestack at the Madi Laundry at Second and Water streets, forcing a temporary shutdown. Preparations are under way to establish a newer facility as repairs begin. The storm’s gusts were reported to have hurricane strength earlier but caused no other damage that day.
Way Pestival Chorus Merges For May Festival
A second rehearsal for the May Festival Chorus is planned as part of the spring term preparations. Prof. S. S. Myers expresses optimism about stronger prospects and broader practice ahead.
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S. Myery
Sale of house and lot with three rooms
A local listing notes a house and lot including three rooms for sale. Details are limited but indicate a residential property being offered through a city notice or classified item.
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Boston
Chicago
New York
San Francisco
Modern Market and Sale Street Development Talk
City planners discuss widening Water street by tiling to remove the south ditch and extend Tréay Second street to Collins street. Proposed market and sale centers on Water street would ease court day crowds, improve access to the business district, and reduce congestion with a modest cost.
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Water Street
Tréay Second Street
Collins Street
Main Street
Funeral Held for J A Ve Marina Rail Foreman
Funeral services for J A Ve Marina, a section foreman with J R & ON, were held at his family home as railway men gathered to pay respects. He died attempting to cross the track before an oncoming train Monday after a long career spanning nearly 25 years. In separate notes, cabinet makers report steady work despite conditions.
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J.ave Marina
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Lebanon
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Richmond Prug_ Co
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