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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1924
Page
4
Arlington officials announce tentative additions to the roads schedule including widening and paving projects across several avenues and streets. The plan lists Glen Allen, Wilson Boulevard, Glebe Road, and surrounding routes, detailing improvements and extensions to ease traffic in multiple neighborhoods. Arlington County officials and local clubs discuss coordination with state and county authorities while residents await final approval.
Special to The Washington Post Petersburg Virginia July 26 Captain T F Heath prominent businessman died at his home Born November 3 1869 in Goochland County he led the National Bank of Petersburg Petersburg Savings and Insurance Company Petersburg Chamber of Commerce Petersburg Telephone Company for two decades served on city council and as captain of the Petersburg Grays He held directorships at PF Heath Co and Stockdell Myers Hardware He was a vestryman and junior warden at St Pauls Episcopal Church He married Rosa Arrington and leaves two sons and a daughter
Special report from The Washington Post notes Mrs. Harry Wilt of Winchester Virginia was severely hurt when an automobile carrying three family members skidded and overturned on Martins Mountain near Cumberland Maryland. She was hospitalized at Western Maryland Hospital while other occupants sustained minor injuries.
Fire swept through the Auread at 124 N Patrick St Alexandria destroying Charles Kramer's rooming house and stortat shop with damage over 5000 dollars, largely uninsured. Deeds of conveyance were recorded for several property transfers in Rosemont and a Bristow boy, Bert Bogan Jr, 11 1/2, is held after escaping a school. Forest Diehlert, 43, dies at his sister’s home on King Street. services set for tomorrow afternoon. The James W Jackson council invited 20 candidates from Occoquan council. Loeb appointed notary public. }
Petersburg Virginia hosts the Virginia State Conference of Social Workers on July 26 with speakers including Fierbert Troover and Dr. Ki. WH. Hart among others. Key groups such as Red Cross Travelers Aid Family Service League and Community Chest take part in group meetings across social welfare sectors.
Cottage City residents hear mail service to households will begin September 1 and a school census aims to reveal enough children to reopen all four classrooms. A fire escape plan for the school is under price review. The house census completed and given to county commissioners. Road rebate funds eyed for drainage first. Fire company tickets for a Cameo theater benefit at Mount Rainier draw crowds with showings at 6:30 8:00 and 9:00. Cap Heights Rebekah lodge installs officers for six months.
Louisiana and Georgia shared top honors in the State and conference pageants held at Lake Junaluska North Carolina under the Methodists Episcopal Church South. Judges declared a tie after fifteen minute pageants illustrating the movement's message. Special to The Washington Post from Danville Virginia reports a separate incident where 8 year old William Pugh was killed at a crossing in Schoolfield. Clarence Pugh, 7, survived. In Bristol Virginia the Intermont assembly opens with over 200 Baptists attending from Virginia for a weeklong session at Virginia Intermont College focusing on Y P U work.
The twenty seventh annual Piedmont assembly of Christian churches in thirteen Piedmont counties opened at Assembly park Gordonsville Virginia with a morning discussion on missionary work led by Walter Hoye of Louisa president of the Piedmont District Association HOD Coffey and others. An afternoon special by the assembly orchestra followed. The two days July 28 and 29 will focus on Sunday school interests led by M T M Saddler state bible school superintendent with J Mitchell Hoye of Yale Divinity School assisting.
A 17 year old girl who disappeared six weeks ago was found by detectives J. L. Blye and C. Vergusen in a mine and lumber camp on Buffalo Creek near Charleston West Virginia. A young man from Fre took the girl away and was brought back and lodged.
Summer sale offers 50c ratine bands and 15¢ yard embroidered bands in vivid colors. Trimming buttons 10c to 75c per dozen, metaline cloth 98c yard, skirting embroideries 5e yard, baby flouncings 49¢ yard, and trimming ribbons 1¢ per yard. Wide range of summer novelties in stock.
New shipment offers linen doilies priced 39e 50c and 89c each in blue or white with hem stitching. Embroidered scarfs match at $2.75, centers at $2.25, and other items include Royal Society embroidery notions, stamped dresser scarfs, vanity sets, and children’s stained thesses in blue lavender and brown, with varied prices.
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