Admiral Byrd Invited To War Anniversary Celebration
Admiral Byrd is invited to attend a memorial marking the battle of Kings Mountain known as The Turning Point of the Revolution to be held in North Carolina on October 7. President Hoover will speak and the address will be broadcast nationally. A committee led by Mrs. Landings of Charlotte and officials from the D A R will invite Byrd to Washington to accompany the press on the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Polar
Unibe
Washington
Harry Flood
Virginia
Scholarship To Be Awarded Again By B. and O. R. R.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces it will award again this year a one hundred dollar scholarship in this state to qualified residents. The notice specifies eligibility details and application procedures for prospective students seeking financial support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio Scholarships Aid Virginia 4-H Winners
Virginia farm youths awarded Baltimore and Ohio scholarships include Kathryn Funkhouser Naomi Miller Arbutus Sanger Templeton Elliott Richard Reynolds Marie Powell Elizabeth Wampler John Coffman and Victor Myers from Clarke and Rockingham and Augusta counties. 104 scholarships awarded to date with nearly 50 still pursuing or having completed college across several states.
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Agricultural Development Department
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Delaware
Virginia
West Virginia
Kathryn Funkhouser
Clarke County
Naomi B. Miller
Rockingham County
Arbutus Sanger
Augusta County
Templeton Elliott
Rockbridge County
Richard Reynolds
Marie Powell
Elizabeth Wampler
John Coffman
Rocingham County
Victor Myers
22 Injured In Riot At Bombay
Twenty two persons were injured in rioting outside the court house in Bombay as followers of Cattagrahis protested the sentencing of participants in yesterday's police raid on the national headquarters.
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Bombay
Associated Press
India
Cattagrahis
Electrocution In Illinois Uses Glass Partition At Jail
Aaron Woodware was electrocuted today in Cook county jail for the murder in a holdup last summer of Patrolman Jerry O Connell. For the first time in the state a glass partition separated the electric chair from the witnesses and the slayer's last words were inaudible.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Aaron Woodware
Cook County
Jerry O’connell
Roanoke Judge Strikes Confession in Local Case
Judge T L Keister ruled Harman's confession inadmissible after in chambers evidence showed it may not have been voluntary. The trial, conducted in the judge's office, left key questions about Giles testifying to locating the body based on information from the defendant, with a decision due tomorrow.
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Floyd County
T. L. Keister
Roanoke County
Harman
Harris
Ith
Giles
Gambling Urge Seen Universal and Pleasurable
Quote attributed to Heywood Broun notes the universal urge to gamble and the enjoyable practice, implying moral judgment on gambling as possibly evil. The line frames gambling as a common vice and invites reflection on its ethical dimension.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church notices
Sacred Heart Church on Loudoun and Cecil Streets lists Rev. Robert E. Hannon as pastor. Sunday masses at 7 30 and 11 am with Sunday school at 9 45 am. Way of the Cross Friday at 3 pm and 7 30 pm. Daily mass at 8 am.
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Robert E. Hannon
Way of the Cross
Desirable 23 Acre Farm Near Court House For Sale
Desirable small farm of 23 acres half a mile from court house ideal for poultry raising. Offered by H. M. Sartelle. Also for sale preferred shares in National Fruit Products Co and George Washington Hotel by H. Mares. Grocery store with good location and opportunity for low capital. contact by phone 43.
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Court House
H. M. Sartelle
National Fruit Products Co
George Washington Hotel
H. Mares
Richmond Fed Reduces Rediscount Rate to 4 percent
The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond cuts its rediscount rate from 4 1 2 percent to 4 percent effective tomorrow. It follows reductions by seven other district banks and places the Fifth district at the lowest rate since March 1, 1928. Governor George J. Seay cited market conditions and district needs in approving the move.
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Richmond, F
of Near Ae
Federal Reserve Board
Richmond Bank
Boston
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Chicago
Kansas City
Dallas
San Francisco
Atlanta
St. Louis
Minneapolis
New York Bank
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
District of Columbia
Carolias
George J. Seay
Methodist Episcopal Church White Hall Sermon on Resurrection Evidence
Rev. M. A. Keesecker invites all to preaching services at White Hall Methodist Episcopal Church at 5:45 p m. The sermon theme is The Evidence of Christ's Resurrection. A welcome is extended to all attendees.
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M. A. Keesecker
Methodist Episcopal Church
White Hall
Special Passion Week Services Launch at 8 P.M.
Special Passion Week Services will be held at eight o clock this evening featuring "The Word of Forgiveness" as part of a sermon series "Words From the Cross." All are invited to attend.
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Admiral Byrd
Southern Railway
No See Pan
South
Union
Clarence C. Kuester
Charlotte
Connie Mack
Yankees
Ehmke
Roanoke
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Loudoun and
Cecil Streets
All Electric Radio
Airline 8
Montgomery Ward & Co
S. Loudoun Street
Winchester
Grayaves Winchester Credit Corp
Cork St
P. W. Good
Woodland Ave
C. B. Smalts
National Ave
J. S. Grant
H. P. Boiler and Canning Outfit
Robt
Schultz
Fairfax Lane
N. Braddock St
Morningside Drive
Baby Carriage
Main St
M. S. Loy
North Fairmont Ave
S. M. Chiles
Kernstown
Martinsburg Pike
Foir
Clarence Miller
Chas. H. Fenton
L. A. Simonson
P. O
L. A
S. A. Simonson
Cameron St
Boyce
Tan
Clay Carr
Loudoun
Albin
J. H. Henry
Shade
Hotel Fairfax
E. Cork St
S. Stewart
Martin Wisecarver
Amherst
South Camel
O. F. Faulkner
East John St. Martinsburg
W. Va
North Ave
Fred A. Robinson
Mscellaneous
Winva Window Cleaners
O. J. Wells
S. Main St
Miller
London
Federal Reserve Bank
County Methodist Episcopal
Moling & Cather
Paris
Betty Shoppe
Schmidt Bakers
Grove Bros
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