Many Counties Planning Further Tax Reduction
Several Virginia counties frame budgets for next year as road tax abolishment prompts cuts. Southampton lowers annual tax bill by 133 525 and 52 cents per 100. Warren trims rate from 45 to 30 cents. Isle of Wight meets April 14 to consider a further $1 rate cut. Brunswick reports about 28 695 in reductions across districts.
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General Assembly
Boards of Supervisors
Southampton
Warren County
Isle of Wight
Brunswick County
Funeral Rites Held For Late J. W. Largeant
Funeral services were held at 2 p m Monday for John W. Largeant 83 lifelong Frederick county resident who died Sunday at his Whitacre home Interment followed in Whitacre cemetery The Rev Charles Wagner conducted the service He was married twice and survived by his widow and many nephews and nieces including Mrs Lucy Pugh Mrs Hattie Peacemaker Mrs Edna Nesmith Mrs Bertie Mauzy Mrs Effie Batt and several Largeant siblings and relatives
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Whitacre
John W. Largeant
Frederick County
Largeant
Charles Wagner
Murrah Moreland
Verona Strother
Lucy Pugh
Hattie Peacemaker
Edna Nesmith
Bertie Mauzy
Effie Batt
George Largent
Bruce Largeant
Robert Largeant
Joseph Largeant
James R. Largeant
Samuel Largeant
Pudding To Be Cooked With Beaten Eggs Pour Over Hot Pudding
Instruction advises pouring hot pudding over beaten eggs and stirring constantly to prevent curdling. The method preserves the custard by gradual blending rather than direct cooking of eggs.
National Guard Unit in Clarke Holds Banquet
Berryville Virginia April 9 a banquet marked the tenth anniversary of the Ninety first Brigade Headquarters Company Virginia National Guard About 65 guests attended Brig Gen S Gardner Waller adjutant general and brigade commander Lieut Col Charles S Caffery were honored along with local officials and educators Capt Rice W Levi praised by General Waller for keeping the company together Captain Frank M Wray spoke on the guards economic and educational benefits noting 9000 yearly county revenue and tuition support Officers listed including Captain R W Levi first lieutenant J D Griffing and R Y Naill etc
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Berryville
Virginia National Guard
Battletown Inn
S. Gardner Waller
Front Royal
Leonard H. Bell
J. T. L. Jones
W. D. Wisecarver
L. N. Russell
J.D. Griffing
J. E. Oxyden
G. N. Hardesty
Joseph F. Moore
A. F Robertson
Berryville High
D. G Cooley
Berryville Chamber of Commerce
Frank M. Wray
Lloyd Williams Post American Legion
F. E Tappan
Charles J. Enders
C H. Iden
Ralph N. Dorsey
Clarke Courier
Edward McC. Williams
General Waller
Capt. Rice W. Levi
Levi
National Guard
R. W. Levi
J. D. Griffing
R. Y. Naill
Birth and exploits of English highwayman Dick Turpin
Dick Turpin, born in Hempstead Essex in 1706, trained as a butcher’s apprentice and later stole cattle. He joined a gang, fatally shot Tom King to protect him, and after years on the run Turpin was finally captured and executed.
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Dick Turpin
Hempstead
Essex County
England
Richard
Tom King
Franklin may have invented bifocal spectacles earlier
A letter to George Whatley of London dated May 23 1785 suggests Benjamin Franklin invented bifocal spectacles before leaving for France in late 1776. Franklin’s idea is linked to his Paris departure and earlier work in optics.
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Benjamin Franklin
George Whatley
London
France
Blarney Becomes Noun Verb and Participle in English
The term Blarney has entered English as a noun a verb and a participle. It is used to describe persuasive flattery charm or smooth talk. Usage spans casual conversation to scholarly commentary on rhetoric and diplomacy.
Milldale Notes in Clean Virginia Community News
Mrs W J Kirby visiting son and daughter in law Clayton Kirby of Milldale called to Purcellville Sunday for her father Pearsons illness at Mamie Rector home. Miss Cora Williams of Front Royal visits Mrs Dewey Brown. Manly Shipe of Front Royal guests of E G Brown. Herbert Brown and Benton Stickley visit Purcellville Sunday. Raymond Revells and Johnny Smith visit Christine and Nannie Oliver. Isabelle Stickley confined by illness. Sybil Thompson of Culpeper visits aunt Mrs John Armel. Sunday School at 2 pm. all invited.
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Milldale
W. J. Kirby
Clayton Kirby
Purcellville
Pearson
Mamie Rector
Cora Williams
Front Roya
Dewey Brown
Manly Shipe
Front Royal
E. G. Brown
Herbert Brown
Benton Stickley
Raymond Revells
Johnny Smith
Christine
Nannie Oliver
Isabelle Stickley
Sybil Thompson
Culpeper
John Armel
Card of Thanks for W. A. Sale
The sisters Mrs. H. C. Stillwell and Mrs. R. E. Bear express gratitude for the kindness and sympathy shown after the death and burial of their brother W. A. Sale.
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W. A. Sale
H. C. Stillwell
R. E. Bear
Community thanks for kindness after W A Sale death
A family expresses deep gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown after the death of husband and father W. A. Sale and references Douglas.
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W. A. Sale
Douglas
Economic reform 받 the many willing to endure costs
A Manila Bulletin note reports broad willingness to pursue economic improvement even if others bear the burden. An Arkansas Gazette quip notes dissatisfaction among girls with slim fashion trends turning again.
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Manila Bulletin
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Harry “Freckles” Spears
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Gbhe Wen
Gray & Sheetz
N. Main St
Winchester, Va
Armstrong
Hamman’s Dollar Store
Main
Palace Theatre
Warner Bros. Theatres
Ralph Bellamy
FOX Picture
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Crosby, Columbo and Vallee
Columbia
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Zasu Pitts
Rio Grande
Lightning Warrior
Chapter
Winchester, Virginia
Sweitzer
Philadelphia
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Braddock and
Boscawen
Frigidaire
Northern Virginia Power CO
J. W. Largeant
Keystone Shoe Store
Loudoun St
J.W. Arthur
General Insurance
Rouse Ave
W. F. Shryock
Clarke
Captain Wray
Ben Franklin
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George R. Batcheller
Lawless Woman
Vera Reynolds
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Gwen Lee James Burtis
Pieclops Smalley
Natalie One
Sharon Lynn
Jason Robards
Fred Kelsey
Arkansas Gazette
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Fairmont Ave
Stewart Street
Robinson Apts
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Philip O. Faulkner
Martinsburg
W. Ph
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Albin
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J. Jos. Sullivan
N. Main
Cameron St
Pennsylvania
H. N. Taylor
Harrington Hotel
Washington, D. C
Care Star
J. H. R. Fletcher
Gore
Giffin
H. R. Kern
Ahle
Valley Pike
J. L. Bushong
Manassas
E. Piccadilly Street
Hagerstown Equipment Company
Hagerstown
P. O
Hurst
Rainbowridge Gardens
Western Electric Washing Machine
E. Clifford
Miller
Anderson
Martinsburg Pike
H. K. Thaw’s
Certified Public Accountants
TAX Counsellors
E. Boscawen Street
Richmond, VA
Central Mat Bank
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