Old Documents Prophetic Of Loudoun History
Three yellowed papers owned by a retired Arlington railway official reveal 1668 visions of Loudoun and Shenandoah counties. Miner alogist Thomas McFadden scouts for a proposed Alexandria Loudouniana Railroad Co. amid Virginia wealth, war debt, and evolving regional trade. The note scribe praises scenery over the Alleghenies and cautions postwar tensions could delay growth while foreseeing roads and industry linking Virginia to north and west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington
Loudoun
Shenandoah
J. I. Lee
Southern Railway
Northern Virginia
Thomas McFadden
Alexandria Loudouiana Railroad Co
Baltimore and Ohio
Virginia
West Virgiia
Ohio
Southern
Washington and Old Dominion
Melchisedek King of Salem and Priest of God Most High
Melchisedek is described in Genesis 14 as king of Salem and priest of the Most High God who met Abram, blessed him, and received tithes from him. He is later identified as a typological precursor to Jesus in later biblical chapters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Abram
Oread
Mel
Jesus
Weekday Bible Teachers to Meet for One Day Course
About 75 teachers from Virginia counties join a one day conference under the Department of Christian Education of the Virginia Council of Churches. The annual meeting involves Mildred and Nova Beane among others, with teachers to cover 38 Virginia counties and teach Bible instruction to many children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ATER
Paar County
Department of Christian Education
Virginia Council of Churches
Sesh Ee
Vndieae Geneeren
Virginia
Mildred
Miss Mundy
Harrieoanae
Vane
Nova Beane
Ymount Neoretaane
Norwood
Covington
Arlington
Rocking
I Vestas
Dante
Councils of Religious Education
Police Court Records Show License Violations and Drunk Driving
A tidbit of court notes lists Stephens with a license issue, Whitacre under charges, and Meenas marked with a restricted license. Others include Williams for recklessness, Feder for auto larceny, Lester Istupp for drunk, Aming Armel and Campbell for drunkenness, plus Garrett Boyce and Harvey Mills with similar charges and fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester F. Istupp
Laurel Md
Balti- Maduke
Aming Armel
John G. Campbell
Kern Street
Garrett
Boyce
Harvey C. Mills
Fremont Street
Ball City Temple Scene Amid Hindu Gods and Rice Terraces
A travel snapshot describes Ball with temples, glittering rice terraces, lively dances, and ancient music, capturing a locale where Hindu deities are revered and cultural heritage thrives.
Desert Exhibit Planned at Jerusalem for 194? Expo
On the site of ancient Roman camps in Jerusalem an international exhibition titled How to conquer the Desert is planned. The Zionist Convention and Exhibition Hall will host a large structure with a stage and amphitheatre. Foreign governments and about twenty international missions will present exhibits when the show opens next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem—I
Tenth Legion
Israel
Desert
Israel Administered
Holy City
Judea
The
International Food and Cultural Organization
W Organization
Also Mentioned on This Page
Weing
Confederacy
Alleghan
Alleghanies
Blue Ridge
Harpers Ferry
Northoo
Col. Morgan
Aea
Undea
Hermes
Vsinione
Yankees
Melchisedek
O. T
Pacha Hyering
David Bradley
Openine
Lemnos
SEARS
Loudoun St
Winchester
Wan A Fe “Motor CO
N. Braddeck St
Parker, Eversharp & Sheaffer
W. Boscawen ST
Gite
Richfield Tenol General Oil CO
Paper Mill Road
C. T. Cooper
Tichfield
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