Nall-Frys Balk In Richmond At Numbers Pay-Off
Richmond Aug 17 The city’s gambling row concerns the “numbers” racket with reports of a $40,000 payoff from a main operator and $18,000 paid to others as players tipped off by 945. Police chief Jordan notes ongoing writing of numbers beyond city lines and observers speculate the fuss may be publicity to boost trade.
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New Advances Made In X Ray Profession By Dr Logan Clendening
Dr Logan Clendening highlights the evolution of X ray technology from bone diagnosis to imaging of the heart lungs and abdominal organs. He notes dyes and agents such as thorotrast and bile contrast reveal diseased tissue and outlines of gallbladders and vessels. He promotes seven pamphlets available for ten cents each by mail.
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Court Clerks Convention Opens Friday in Luray
The Virginia County Clerks Association announces its official program for a two day meeting in Luray with sessions on Friday and Saturday August 19 and 20. The convention begins Friday morning with a business session.
Convention Agenda for Clerks and Officials in Virginia
Grover Miller of Luray. Page County Clerk and State Association president will give an address. In the afternoon Hon Edward Meeks will discuss Courts and Clerks. John Henry Powell will summarize new laws from the 1938 General Assembly. A banquet at Mimslyn follows at 7 30 p m with Hon James H Price as guest speaker. A Carillon recital Saturday features trips to Luray Caverns and Skyline Drive.
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Luray
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Virginia
John Henry Powell
Nansemond County
Mimslyn
James H. Price, Goveror
Luray Caverns
Skyline Drive
Rainfall totals and historical averages referenced
Report shows 24 hour rainfall ending 8 a m none for today and August to date 1.15 inches year to date 17.54 inches. It also lists 25 year monthly averages from 1913 to 1937 with values for January 2.59 February 2.50 March 2.95 April 3.25 May 3.60 June 3.63 July 3.37 August 3.77 September 2.36 October 3.21 November 2.30 December 2.33. The average annual rainfall over the 25 year span is 43.6 inches.
Woman Walker Sets A Pace For Male Stalwarts
Dorothy Kader of Hopewell mother of five completed a 65 mile walk from Richmond to Charlottesville in 19 hours. She left Richmond late Tuesday and reached Charlottesville at noon noting the miles were mighty long. As vice president of the Hopewell American Legion Auxiliary she aims to prove a woman can cover distances men have. She may walk to Los Angeles for the national convention if funds are found to finance the trip.
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Hopewell American Legion
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