Cubs Lose Collins May End Title Bid
Cubs face a remaining stretch without Jim Collins after a right ankle fracture. The loss raises Chicago’s challenge to overcome a six‑game NL lead as Phil Cavarretta steps in at first base.
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Four and a half million for Blue Ridge Parkway work
The $4.5 million for the Blue Ridge Parkway in the current fiscal year will fund new work linking Shenandoah and Great Smoky National Parks. Plans are under study to determine first projects including surfacing and bridge work from Jarman Gap to Rock Fish Gap and from Adney Gap to the VA NC line. other sections may be started if more funds become available.
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Buck Gap
Bull Gap
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Pinnacles of Dan
Virginia- North Carolina Line
Beacon Heights
N. C
Urges Cooperation In Highway Safety
Richmond Virginia Aug 10 John Q Rhodes Jr director of the state division of motor vehicles urged motorists to cooperate to cut August September and October highway deaths. He said August’s high fatality rate stems from vacation traffic and that falling leaves and shorter daylight likely drive September and October increases. Last year highway deaths rose from 70 in July to 83 in August 89 in September and 104 in October. November deaths declined to 79.
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John Q.rhodes, Jr
State Division of Motor Vehicles
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Rhythm In The Clouds At Hable's Palace Today
Patricia Ellis and Warren Hull star in Rhythm In The Clouds at Hable's Palace today only. The musical romance promises mad merry fun with young love and new songs. A Fox News Reel and a comedy supplement the feature. Westbound Limited comes Thursday with Lyle Talbot and Polly Rowles in the railroad epic at Palace Theatre.
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Warren Hull
Fox News
Lumber Yard Fire Damages Willow Grove Site
Fire swept through a lumber yard operated by the J. Dyre Moyer Coal and Lumber Company in Willow Grove pa causing about 65000 in damage. Two firemen were slightly injured in the blaze.
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J. Dyre Moyer Coal and Lumber Company
Luttrell Reunion Highlights Berkeley Springs Event
Berkeley Springs hosts a Luttrell reunion as the Hagerstown Y M C A Band performs at the state park. Mayor Ambrose proclaims August 15 as Hagerstown Day inviting residents to attend a 2:30 PM program with religious services by Rev. Messick and a Masonic Quartet from Hagerstown. Keedysville Band set for August 22 concert.
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Star
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
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Hagerstown
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Lee Elgin
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Bath
Vacation reading and self improvement suggestions for travelers
A promotional catalog extols vacation travel in the United States and urges daily 20 to 30 minute reading. It lists affordable booklets and periodicals on Bible study, poetry, history, presidents, travel guides, first aid, swimming, car care, and misc. topics with prices and postage, touting self improvement through accessible literature.
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Eaees
President Absent From Democratic Harmony Dinner
Washington August 10 President Roosevelt did not attend the harmony dinner for the new party leader Senator Barkley. Senator Copeland accused him of destroying party harmony and his letter was read by Vice President Garner at the private Raleigh Hotel event.
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Arkansas
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Mississippi
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Glass
Virginia
Lewis
Illlinois
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Arizona
Death Calls Naval Officer Noble E. Irwin
Rear Admiral Noble Edward Irwin USN retired at 67 died of a heart attack at Warner Springs after a notable career. Born 1869 in Grenfield Ohio he graduated from the Naval Academy in 1891 and was promoted to Rear Admiral in 1924. He married Elma Norris of Washington with a daughter Phyllis Natalie.
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Calif
Noble Edward Irwin
Warner Springs
Grenfield
Ohio
Irwin
Naval Academy
Elma Natalie Norris
Washington, D. C
Phyllis Natalie
Will Rogers Humorous Story Sparks Church Nodding Tale
A Will Rogers anecdote suggests a humorous incident where people, including himself, are said to fall asleep during a church service. The piece previews a tale that reads as plausible or timely in its social humor.
Farmer and wife hear church chorus end with a nap
An old farmer and his wife attend a Sunday service. Crickets chirp loudly and the man, drowsy, drifts to sleep. The church choir begins a soft chant, and the wife comments on the beauty, while the sleeping man jokes they do it with their hind legs.
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