United States to Purchase Large Bertha Mineral Tract in Pulaski
A U.S. engineering team led by W. P. Adams completed a survey for buying about 18 828 acres in Pulaski and Bland counties for federal use. The Bertha tract runs from Big Walker mountain across Little Walker to W D Macgill's farm, with 12 000 acres owned by Paul W Hertenstein and C A Hertenstein. The government will preserve a 2 000 acre virgin timber section and keep land for young timber on cut over areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pulaski County
United States
W. P. Adams
Jefferson National Forest
Roanoke
Cark
Walker Creek
Bland
Paul W. Hertenstein
Chillicothe
Ohio
C. A. Hertenstein
Mr. Hertenstein
Wesley Hertenstein
Hertenstein
Sailor Gress Recalls German Navy Tactics On North Atlantic
Earl Gress a Wallner Mills veteran seaman spoke on German naval campaigns and submarine prowess while describing scout planes and careful planning. He recalled training in the navy eight years and service across the Med and Near East reliefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Gress
Wallner Mills
Earl
Gress
Wallner Silk Hosiery
North Atlantic
North Sea
United States Navy
Monticello Belle
Wallner
Gross
Constantinople
Athens
Port Said
Alexandria
Meditteranean
Indians to Meet Famous Court Team
The Virginia Maid Indians basketball team will play the internationally famous New York Celtics next Thursday night at the Monticello club gym. The Celtics feature leading stars in American basketball history. Dutch Dehnert, the Irish captain, has played for over twenty years. The Indians will be ready with Rice, Haskins, Studebaker, Painter, Burch and other stars in action.
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Virginia Maid Indians
New York Celtics
Monticello Club
Celtics
Dutch Dehnert
Indians
Rice
Haskins
Studebaker
Painter
Burch
Government to Acquire 32 823 Acres for Jefferson National Forest
The U S Department of Agriculture plans to take title to 32 823 acres in Pulaski and Bland counties for the Jefferson National Forest at about 126 676 dollars. Bertha Mineral Co will sell 15 538 acres in Pulaski, retaining mineral rights. A 2 490 acre tract owned mostly by Judge John S Draper and Mrs. Joe Graham of Draper will be bought. Draper calls the purchase a boon for local timber and wildlife. Joe L Wysor is selling 600 800 acres adjoining the Draper tract with mineral rights held by J Frank Wysor and to be retained by the official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Pulaski County
Bland County
Jefferson National Forest
Bertha Mineral Company
Bertha Company
John S. Draper
Joe Graham
Draper
Pulaski
Draper Mountain
Pulaski Dam
Joe L.wysor
Wysor
Draper Tract
J. Frank Wysor
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Bertha Mineral
First Methodist Church
Glenna Williams
Elizabeth MacDonalld
England
Walmer
Royal Oak
Prien
Mation
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