Blue Ridge Site Wins Unanimous Park Commission Support
The Southern Appalachian National Park Commission unanimously selected the Blue Ridge area in Northern Virginia as the site for the proposed Eastern National Park. Five commissioners voted first choice for Blue Ridge after initial skepticism, with Col. Glenn Smith and Maj. W. A. Welch leading the inspection that swayed the panel.
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News-Record
Washington
Southern Appalachian National Park Commission
Blue Ridge
Eastern National Park
Department of Interior
Blue Ridge Mountains
Virginia
Blue Ri
Great Smoky Mountain
Col
Glenn Smith
Maj
W. A. Welch
Col. Smith
May Welch
Gregg
Temple
Harlan Kesley
Appalachian Mountains
Kelsey
Shenandoah
Shipboard relic of Shackleton gifted to old school
A 22 foot lifeboat used by Ernest Shackleton on his 1914 rescue voyage was donated to Dutwich College, the explorer's alma mater. The craft carried five men toward South Georgia Island in search of aid for the expedition.
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Shackleton
South Georgia Island
Dutwich College
Brother Williams Faces Lightnin in Dark Run
A colorful regional line proclaims Brother Williams cannot dodge trouble or hide from danger as he wields a flashlight in the dark. The boast echoes the local tone and sharp frontier bravado of the era.
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Kaze
Atlanta Constitution
Virginia Electors Cast For J. W. Davis In 1924 Vote
Virginia certifies its twelve presidential electors and mails credentials to Washington. On January 12, 1925, the electors will meet in Richmond to cast their formal vote for the Democratic nominees. The process and expected congressional counting on the second Wednesday in February are outlined, with the twelve electors named: Downing, Sale, Law, Johnson, Scott Morton Goode, Dillard, Brown, Keyser, Hall, Carter, and Allen.
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Richmond
Virginia
Commonwealth
Washington
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
House
George L. Downing
W. W. Sale
G. BE. T. Law
A. 8. Johnson
Frederick
W. Scott
J. Morton Goode
Dalton Dillard
J. Sinclair Brown
William F. Keyser
Wilbur C. Hall
C. S. Carter
W. W. Allen
Girl Telegraph Operator Is Shot in Atlanta
In Atlanta on December 14 C A Roark shot and killed Miss Vena Moore at a Western Union multiplex. Roark claiming insanity or feigning it, asked for help from the late Senator Thomas E Watson and attorney Luther V Rosser. He said Moore threatened his wife and fired four times before surrendering. Moore died en route to care, Roark remain in custody as officials consider his mental state.
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Atlanta
C. A. Roark
Vena Moore
Western Union
Roark
U. S
Thomas E. Watson
Luther V. Rosser
Miss Moore
Roak
Telegraph Company
Society Headliner Now Just a Footnote
A remark recalls a once prominent woman ostracized for discretion and asks how her status shifted. A gentleman notes she was the era’s headliner and now “isn't even a footnote.”
Eve Torquato Tasso Recalled as Laureate Crown Died
The Italian poet Eve Torquato Tasso, invited to Rome by the pope to receive the laurel crown, died before the coronation and was buried on the day specified for the ceremony.
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Eve Torquato Tasso
Rome
When Niagara Was Dry
The winter of 1847-48 was severe and Lake Erie iced over. Ice broke up in March and winds drove it into the Niagara River at Buffalo, jamming the outlet and leaving Niagara Falls practically dry on March 29 1848.
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Niagara
Lake Erie
Niagara River
Buffalo
Falls of
Christmas Services at First Christian Church
The First Christian Church announces seasonal programs beginning Tuesday afternoon December 28 with a primary Sunday school play and Santa Claus visit. At 7 30 p m the choir presents The Christmas Candle with pantomime. Sunday services follow with special messages and a 6 30 p m Endeavors Society led by Miss Anna Amelia Seabrigh t all are welcome.
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Santa Claus
Endeavors Society
Anna Amelia Seabright
Parlett Conducted Frye Funeral in Harrisonburg
The Rev. John H. Parlett returned from Churchville Virginia where on Sunday he conducted the funeral of Robert Sylvester Frye son of A. L. Frye of Harrisonburg Interment was at Jerusalem Chapel.
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John H. Parlett
Churchville
Robert Sylvester Frye
A. L. Frye
Harrisonburg
Jerusalem Chapel
Mount Pleasant Notes Reflect Local Visits and Family News
Mt Pleasant Virginia December reports show Clifton Geough and family visiting near Winchester and Jonah Spillman. Snowden N Crom Winchester visiting Will Lamps Thurston Renner families also called. Blanche Williams Deena Williams and Gregg Orndorff visited Mrs Harry Lamp. Maralee Carpenter ill but improved. Mr Taylor Perry recovering at home.
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Mount Pleasant
Clifton Geough
John Geough
Winchester
Jonah Spillman
Will Lamp
Snowden Newcome
Thurston Renner
Blanche
Deena Williams
Gregg Orndorff
Harry Lamp
Maralee Carpenter
Winchester Memorial Hospital to Amend Charter Meeting
Notice of a meeting of Winchester Memorial Hospital members to amend the charter. The session at Handley Library in Winchester Virginia on December 22 1924 seeks to set director limits and authorize an executive committee and gift administration per a Board resolution. Signed by H H McGuire president.
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Winchester Memorial Hospital
Handley Library
Winchester
Virginia
H. H. McGuire
Pelican Motherly Myth Sparking Bloodline Debate
An old observation notes a pelican drawing blood while plucking its breast to line its young, a detail cited in discussions of the bird being the offspring of the mother pelican. The text signals a debate or legend surrounding this belief.
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Tere Ay
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Geqge Obrien
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Colonial
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Grimsby
Engand
Park Commission
Brother Williams
Elgin
Hamilton Watches
Waterman
H. J. Mowrey
Jeweler Oppo
Jack
Frank Gearing
East Piccadilly Street
J. W. Davis
Christian Church
Mickie
Peiter
Woodstock
Typewriter Exchange
N. Braddock
Winchester, Va
Olonial
John Avanarnam
Liggetts
Norrix
Page & Shaw
Brooks’ Pharmacy Scatter
Sunshine
XMAS
Hamburger’s Specialty Shop
Brill’s
North Main ST
Northern VA. Power Company
N. Main St
Bell Phone
Brooks Pharmacy
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