Jobless Rail Workers to Get Benefits Under Act
Railroad workers who earned $150 or more in 1938 may now receive unemployment benefits under the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act which began July 1. Workers must register at their last railroad or nearest railroad office and file claims to qualify for daily benefits ranging from $1.75 to $3, with totals up to $24 in a 15 day period and a maximum yearly payout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Retirement Board
Railroad Employers and Labor Organization
French Bombers Reach Objectives in British Raid
More than 200 French bombers and fast fighters raided population centers of England last night in reciprocal war plane tests and returned to bases today. An air ministry communique said the planes struck London Liverpool Bristol Birmingham Manchester and Oxford and all objectives were reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
England
Air Ministry
London
Liverpool
Bristol
Birmingham
Manchester
Oxford
Clarke County Horse and Colt Show Draws Wide Guest List
Berryville Clarke county prepares for the 38th annual Clarke County Horse and Colt Show Association exhibition to be held Thursday and Friday near Berryville. Spectators and exhibitors arrive with many judging guests from Virginia and beyond including Mr. George P. Greenhalgh and Mrs. Burwell Jacobs hosting events and social gatherings at Springsbury Milton Valley pool Woodley and other venues as part of the festivities.
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Berryville
Clarke County
Clarke County Horse and Colt Show Association
George P. Greenhalgh
William Haggin Perry
Cobham
R. L. Woodward, Jr
Suffolk
Truman Dodson
Howard Haffeber
Howard Butz
Charlottesville
James Hamilton
Warrenton
Kenneth Ellix
Hot Springs
Anna Hedrick
Arlington
Grace Herd
Ipswich
Mass
Judy Moultie
New Orleans
William Beverley
Milton Valley” Pool
Graham Dougherty
Woodley
Social News from Riverside and Nearby Notables
A social roundup from Riverside Easton and Baltimore features Miss Anne Cassidy and Miss Margaret Finney hosting a picnic supper for about fifty Clarke county youths. Guests attended bridge parties at the Whiting home with a long list of local socially prominent attendees. Other entertainments include buffet suppers at Llewellyn for Dorothy Dunkle and Elinor Griffith hosting. families travel from New York Mississippi Kentucky and Georgia for visits. Nearby military and academic moves include Gen Breckenridge leaving Quantico for Parris Island and Mrs Breckenridge visiting Summit Point with her sons en route to Kent School. Mr and Mrs Stacy Lloyd plan Cape Cod visits as a family gathering unfolds. Grace Church suspends services for Old Wickliffe services and September 10 closing to attend the annual event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Anne Cassidy
Easton
Margaret Finney
Baltimore
Clarke
H. B. Harris
Frances Brooke Davis
George M. Davis
Richmond
R. Beverley Whiting
H. B. Whiting
Whiting
Joanna
Edith Huntington
Gertrude Shepard
Betsy
Jaqueline Powers
Kitty Lichliter
Josephine
Elinor Griffith
Marguerite Kerfoot
Polly Grean
Annie Laurie Parker
John Stribling
Hunter Burks
G. W. Pope
Meade Dorsey
Lloyd Parker
J. Britt Ellington
Richard
John
William Shepard
James C. Breckenridge
Marine
Quantico
Parris Island
S. C
James Thomson
Kent School
Connecticut
Decree refers case to Master Commissioner in Chancery
In Frederick County Virginia Mary Elizabeth Gardner sues James L Gardner Inc et al the court orders a Master Commissioner in Chancery to report on assets creditor ranks stockholders and unpaid taxes He must notify parties by weekly newspaper publication and hold August 30 1939 as the reference execution date at Winchester Virginia with further adjournments if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Gardner, Inc
Chancery
J. C. Gardner
Winchester
Court Square
W. E. Edwards
Herbert S. Larrick
Clergy and guests attend church services at Old Wickliffe
The Rev. Dr. William D. Smith of Christ Church Virginia leads services at Old Wickliffe with Bishop Frederick D. Goodwin in the chancel. Dr. Smith stays with his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Richard Smith. Hobson McGehee hosts his brother in law Montford McGehee and wife and two children from Bristow Oklahoma visiting here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Chapel
William D. Smith
Christ Church
Old Wickliffe
Frederick D. Goodwin
Diocese of Virginia
Smith
Richard Smith
Hobson McGehee
Montford McGehee
Bristow, Okla
Legionaires Meet Aug. 27 in Richmond
A record attendance is expected in Richmond for the American Legion department of Virginia convention to be held from August 27. Delegates from posts statewide will gather to discuss programs, trainings, and upcoming community service efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
American Legion
Department of Virginia
Richmond Virginia to Host Four Day Junior Drum and Bugle Corps Convention
W Glenn Elliott announces August sessions open Sunday with 1200 youth in junior corps and 300 adults in senior bands. Events include carillon concert, golf, dinners, memorial service, and American Legion Auxiliary reception. Competitions start Monday at Richmond City Stadium. finals Monday night.
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Gust
W. Glenn Elliott
Hilton Rusty
Country Club of
Virginia
Commanders’ Club
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
American Legion
Richmond City
John Marshall Hotel
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66Th Infantry
Fort Meade
Manassas
Social News
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Helen Jones
New York City
Morris S. Clark
Williams. Powers
Joshua Holmes
Jaqueline
Elizabeth Holmes
Philadelphia
Powers
Bridge
Holmes
Nell Williams
J. Peter Williams, Jr
Pittsburgh
DODGE
Detroit
Marcy
Pine Motor Company
Braddock and Cecil Streets
Llewellyn
Dorothy Dunkle
Frostburg, Md
Emily Powers
John Rhodes
Middleboro
John D. Winter
Leland, Miss
Roberta Winter
New Haven
John Reginald Beardall
New York
John R. Beardall
S. S. Vinscennes
Stacy B. Lloyd
Cape Cod
Lloyd
Clapton
Grace Episcopal Church
Old Wickliffe Church
Mother of Grace Church
Grace Church
Frederick County
Mary Elizabeth Gardner
Legionaires
John Marshall
Tantilla Gardens
City Auditorium
Sanitary
Chuck Roast
Stokely’s
Longhorn
Land O'Lakes
RED Sweets
Ibs
Sanco
Graham
NBC Ritz
Davis
Fie Castle
Haluoc
van Camp
Hormel’s
Canterbury
California
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