Advertising and memorial rates in Monday paper 1937
Rates for subscriptions are listed with options for one year six months and three months. Memorials cost 1.50 for four stanzas, cards of thanks 0.75, and display ads 0.42 per inch with borders. National ads represented by Tenney Woodward, AP rights note, date August 16, 1937.
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The Garments of Christ Study Verse
A devotional note centers on Romans 13 14 urging believers to clothe themselves with the Lord Jesus Christ and to avoid making provision for the flesh. The text emphasizes spiritual readiness over worldly desires.
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Lord Jesus Christ
Black Nomination Questioned for Supreme Court Fit
The Richmond News Leader denounces President Roosevelt’s selection of Hugo L. Black for the Supreme Court as unqualified and politicized. It cites Black’s limited judicial experience, alleged extremism, and Klan ties, arguing he would undermine impartial justice on the nation’s highest bench. The paper concludes the choice signals a troubling pattern in the raft of Roosevelt appointments.
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Price Holt and Staples in Virginia Political Row
The Martinsville Daily Bulletin discusses a Virginia political contest drawing sharp criticism of a so called machine and organization said to operate for selfish gains. It cites The Roanoke Times in Roanoke as voicing strong views on who should be nominated within the Democratic party.
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Virginia voters urged to back trusted leaders in primary
In a call to support experienced officials, the piece argues against condemning a political "machine" and urges backing James H. Price for Governor Saxon W. Holt for Lieutenant Governor and Abram P. Staples for Attorney General. It stresses Virginia's strong finances roads and parks as evidence of competent administration and seeks具体 criticism support for proven leadership.
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Low-Cost Housing Plan Aims to Ease Slums in U S
Norfolk Ledger Dispatch discusses the Wagner Housing Bill aiming to wipe slums by low cost housing for low income families, boost residential construction and employment, and limit project costs to 4000 dollars per unit or 1000 per room. It notes opposition by Senator Byrd citing waste in Resettlement Administration projects and outlines creation of a United States Housing Authority with 700 million in bonds.
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Miss Mary Opal Robinson Marries Ansel Solenberger
On Sunday August 14 Miss Mary Opal Robinson wed Ansel Benjamin Solenberger in a Friends ceremony performed by Dr. W F Locke of Washington. Judge Archibald Dabney praised Virginia court clerks at a Charlottesville convention. More than 300 thoroughbreds will be shown at the Berryville event opening Thursday.
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Wray Seeks Democratic Nomination for Seventh District
Capt. Frank M. Wray of Berryville runs in Clarke County for the Democratic nomination to succeed the late Henry St. George Tucker as Seventh district representative. The Frederick County School Board sets September 7 as opening day. A Common Council resolution authorizes leasing the municipal quarry to Stuart Perry. John W. Omps of Frederick County is seriously ill at Memorial Hospital.
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Memorial Hospital
Heavy parcels undelivered as two way traffic starts
Ten years ago the post office announced that heavy packages addressed to persons between Piccadilly and Bcawen streets on Loudoun would not be delivered due to the block permitting two way traffic. The Winchester Concert Band led by Prof Mellwee features a cornet solo by Hugh Markwood. A detachment of 342nd United States Engineers with 20 enlisted men encamped at Rouss Park to study nearby battlefields. J Ogden Armour, Chicago packer, dies in London. The Robinson family holds a reunion locally.
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Virginia News Briefs From Norfolk and Bristol
Twenty five years ago Rudolph DeWaters aged 10 killed two persons and wounded several defending his father at a Norfolk summer resort. Phil Gold elected president of the Virginia County Court Clerks Association at Bristol meeting. Virginia Christian a 17 year old black girl electrocuted for murder at the state prison first woman to die in the chair. Mrs Lillie Curl leaves all estate to her three children Charles George and Sallie in her will recorded after her death.
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New York to Erect Civil War Monument Here
Forty years ago New York state announced plans to build a monument in the National Cemetery honoring local Civil War dead. The Strasburg baseball team drops from the Valley League before schedule due to lack of funds. Daniel Ely’s East Dec street house was struck by lightning. he was only stunned and slightly deaf. Julia Hunter hosts a watermelon party on the Russell lawn at Washington street, a snapshot of the gathering was taken.
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First Atlantic cable message sent on August 16 1858
A first message traveled the newly laid Atlantic telegraph cable marking a milestone in transatlantic communication. The dispatch connected North America and Europe, signaling a breakthrough in rapid long distance messaging and maritime connectivity.
Housing loans and subsidies for low cost dwellings plan
A proposal would provide three year loans to local housing agencies at the federal rate to fund construction of low cost housing replacing slums. The Federal agency could grant limited capital funds and give up to 20 million dollars yearly in rent subsidies to keep projects low rent. The $700 million loan program would be repaid, with Byrd proposing an amendment to cap unit costs to ensure prudent management and prevent public-waste risk.
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Black's Commitment Cited in Senate Dilemma
Senator Black has already committed himself to the measures he was appointed to judge. His Senate pledge creates a conflict that would disqualify him if he had acted as counsel. The president's rapid move may backfire, raising broader constitutional and ethical questions.
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Answers to general knowledge quiz from 1930s column
A collage of trivia items with names places and figures. It notes 2,500,000 cars scrapped in a year and 86 percent passenger cars. It cites Texas leading soft drink output 14,379,000 cases annually. It states official debt 41.143 billion dollars at 2 percent interest about 1.0286 billion yearly. It lists 13 YB-17 bombers weighing 16 tons 70 feet long and 105 feet span. It mentions The Driskill hotel in Austin built in the 1880s for 400,000 dollars and amenities. It reports fingerprints used in 1882, longest cotton road in NC, Justin Morgan horse 1793–1821, Steinbeck abroad, joints in the body, Everest underwater, NYC vs London paper counts, Kentucky State Fair dates, veteran payments 21.8 billion, silk imports from Japan, and plywood sheets from 2 to 15.
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White House frets over rules and cotton lobby maneuvers
Washington report outlines a staged battle over the payroll and hours bill. Col. Lawrence Westbrook orchestrates a rapid set of cotton price proposals, meeting with President Roosevelt and aides to pressure for crop control. McAdoo faces replacements as internal factional strife stirs California support.
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Love Is for Tomorrow Chapter 45
Marcia reflects on Acme collapse caused by greed and Abe and Walt. Sandy worries about Mike Borst and his own career as they scheme for new publicity work. Sandy plans a late visit to Marcia while grappling with his love and loyalty.
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Freeman 90 Keeps Farm Biz Going 77 Years
Portland figures Freeman 90, runs farm implement business without vacation since starting 77 years ago. He dismisses leisure, says hard work and constant on the job matter most. Other items: six Indians raid Albuquerque ends with capture. Mrs Bloom complains after broken car window and injury. a man in New Haven cracks jaw from joke. Indianapolis reports 13 births on Friday the thirteenth with seven girls and six boys ahead of planned ceremony on September 4.
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Final Prformance New Britain Couple in Wedding Scene
Sophie Bajek and John Zyla, previously casual acquaintances, recently appeared as principals in a wedding scene in New Britain Connecticut. The brief production showcased their growing rapport amid a local ceremony setting.
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Page County Farmers Plan First Annual Picnic
Page County farmers prepare for their first annual picnic on August 24 at Shuler's Pool near Stanley. A promoting committee expects most of the county’s about fifteen hundred farm families to attend. Speakers include John R. Hutcheson of Blacksburg and G W Wysor of Richmond.
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