Governor Darden Names Wednesday A Legal Holiday
Governor Darden proclaimed Wednesday a state legal holiday after President Truman announced Japan’s surrender. Richmond Mayor Herbert declared Wednesday and Thursday holidays for the city. Darden later limited the state holiday to Wednesday to avoid banking disruptions. He praised Virginians who fought for freedom and urged prayer and gratitude. State workers received a double holiday. city workers also.
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Troop Deployment Schedule To Change
Paris reports a reversal of European troop deployment after Japan’s surrender with high point men prioritized for homeward voyages. Officials expect at least 30 days to implement the change affecting who goes home first, shifting emphasis from low-score soldiers to 85 pointers and higher.
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Clarke County Land Transfers in Berryville and vicinity
Clarke county real estate transfers list numerous parcels in Berryville Bergville Josephine City and Boyce. Several buyers including Chas Carter Ellen Brown Lloyd Dofflemyer Anna Reynolds Blanche McAfee and Louise Sponseller acquire lots or parcels with $10 and other consideration. Properties sit near Main Street Rosemont Circle and near the Norfolk Western Railway line.
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Griffith’s Alley
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Man Finds Hidden Well After Night Without Light
In Newport Tennessee Edd Simmons occupied a house believed to have a well but could not locate it until a howling dog kept him awake. He searched beneath the dwelling in darkness and located the dog and the well, from which neighbors pulled him to safety.
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Edd Simmons
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Dog Story Barks Up Wrong Building
A Pereira dog reportedly died by jumping from a fifth-floor balcony after being scolded by its owner prompting wide local interest. A columnist from Pereira doubted the tale noting the town lacks a five-story building.
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Pereira
Plan Thanksgiving Service In England
London August 14 tentative arrangements were made for a national service of thanksgiving to be held at Saint Pauls Cathedral Sunday afternoon if peace is then certain. A British cabinet meeting earlier today produced no announcement regarding the Japanese situation.
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