Camp planned for underprivileged youths in Little Powell's Fort Valley
The U.S. Forest Service with CCC Camp Roosevelt proposes a $40,000 summer camp eight miles east of Woodstock to serve 96 children in eight bunk houses dining hall pool and recreational facilities. The plan aims to hand the property to welfare agencies if unused and urges local civic groups to back the project. Forest Supervisor M. C. Howard invites meetings to discuss details.
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Augusta
Ramsey
Auguste County
Augusta County
Pendine Wagner
M. C. Howard
Harrisonburg
Australia Names Richard Gardiner Casey as Minister to Washington
The Commonwealth of Australia appoints Richard Gardiner Casey as Australian minister to the United States, marking the first diplomatic representative sent to Washington. Casey has held several senior posts in the Australian government.
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Commonwealth of Australia
Richard Gardiner Casey
Washington
Casey
No Comment By Brown On New Report
Roanoke December 27 Col J Sinclair Brown Salem banker and head of the State Board of Education gave no comment on Richmond reports that he may be a 1941 gubernatorial candidate. The piece notes Byrd faction dynamics and mentions possible contenders such as Thomas W Ozlin and others with broad followings and ties to both Price and Byrd camps.
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Roanoke
Richmond
Price
Col. J. Sinclair Brown
Salem
E. Lee Trinkle
State Board of Education
Mr Brown
Harry F. Byrd
Spa
James H. Price
Brown Long
Mr Price
Byrd
Byrd Organization
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Ozlin
Thomas W. Ozlin
Lunenburg
State Corporation Commission
Mr. Brown
Mr. Ozlin
Senator Byrd
Southern
William M. Tuck
Halifax
Charlottesville
Virginia Advisory Legislative Council
Je G. Weaver
Front Royal
Robert W. Daniel
Branon
Headway Made On Big Scenic Road
Washington reports progress on the Blue Ridge Parkway linking Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains national parks. By year end, about half of the 485 mile route is graded and hard surfaced or under contract, with detailed miles in Virginia and North Carolina progressing through grading and surfacing.
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Washington
Blue Ridge Parkway
Shenandoah and
Great Smoky Mountains National Parks
National Park Service
Virginia
North Carolina
Park Service
Arman’s Gap
Shenandoah Park
Rockfish Gap
Hye River Gap
Roanoke
Thunder Hill
Black Horse Gap
Adpey Gap
British Laying Big Mine Field Continues Across Coasts
The British plan a vast mine field to deter submarine and surface attacks. Authorities estimate over 200000 mines required. Mines will defend the Thames estuary Dover Straits and a belt off Flamborough Head while Germany is believed to have a rectangular North Sea mine area. An Australian squadron arrives for brief training before war duties.
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Thames Estuary
Straits of Dover
Flamborough Head
Hull
England
Denmark
Netherlands
Suit
Helgoland Bight
Cuxhaven
Wilhelmshaven
Bremerhaven
Germany
North Sea
Jutland
Governor Candidate Prospects Ahead of Legislature Session
The text notes Mr Brown could be named with vigor as the General Assembly opens January 10 and stronger announcements may follow before the March 15 finish. Virginians traditionally consider gubernatorial candidates about two years before a primary.
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Brown
General Assembly
Yachtsman Blanton Missing After Clues Found on Street
Eyeglass case and a wallet with a $187 check and identification were found on a New York street, guiding police in the disappearance of yachtsman Hennen J. Blanton of Great Kills, New York.
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New York
Hennen J. Blanton
Great Kills
N. Y
Defense Fights Over Defense Budget and Military Plans
Congress debates defense outlays with approval of Roosevelt requests for 270 million to cover Army and Navy costs and security activities. Critics resist lump sum spending while Senate House panels push missile and air defense ideas, anti aircraft, airport expansion, and Panama Canal protection as Army seeks funds for a 277 million third jock set.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Army
Navy
Neutrality Patrol
Justice Department
Senate
Panama Canal Zone
War Department
London
Panama ‘Canal
Oscar Nebel Christmas Banquet At Yorks Cabin Camp
The Oscar Nebel annual Christmas banquet for employees was held on Saturday at York's Cabin Camp. Andrew Bell served as toastmaster, Richard Veitel spoke to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, and the Oscar Nebel quartet sang carols. Dancing followed with Soddy Haines and His Orchestra providing music. Distinct guests included Walter Hoesel and Walter Nebel of Staunton, Virginia.
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Oscar Nebel
York
Andrew Bell
Richard Veitel
Winchester
Soddy Haines
Walter Hoesel
Walter Nebel
Staunton
Treasury Receipts Expenditures and Debt Update
Treasury status reports December 22 showing receipts of 13.1 million and expenditures of 23.98 million. Net balance 2.58 billion with gross debt at 41.92 billion, and an increase of 20.49 million from the previous day.
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Washington
The
Treasury
Grand Jury Held Over Death of GWU Freshman
A coroner's jury ordered Harry J. Gray of Washington held for grand jury action in the death of Raymond E. Ingalls a 16 year old George Washington University freshman struck by a car Christmas day after leaving a hotel. A separate coroner's jury ordered Dorothy M. Fiste of Brentwood Md held under the negligent homicide act in the death of Robert E. Fenner 41 struck by a car while crossing a street.
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Washington
Harry J. Gray
Raymond E. Ingalls
George Washington University
Ingalls
Cambridge
Dorothy M. Fiste
Brentwood
Robert E. Fenner
Christmas Service at Bethel Church Sponsored by Rebekahs
A Bethel Church Christmas service Sunday morning at 2 o clock featured recitations by Pauline Snyder Mildred Kirk Louise Martin and Mary Kirk among others. Musical numbers included violin solos by Edwards and Thelma Ward with piano accompaniment, guitar by Helen Martin and mandolin by Asa Dacerty, and a closing Lord’s Prayer led by Superintendent M S Glaize.
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Erle Ee
Rebekahs
Abe
Bethel Church
Pauline Snyder
Viollin
Edwards
Thelma Wards
Mildred Kirk
Fay
Gretna Patten
Tion
Ruby Kirk
Heaven
Louise Martin
Snyder
Miss Prior
Miss & Row
Imn Sperrow
Louise Tin
Elsie
E Edwards
Mary Kirk
Helen Martin
Asa Dacerty
Prior
Mary Alice Davis
Mary Bird Hudson
Bobby Edwards
Fred Snyder
Lord’s Prayer
Supt. M. S. Glaize
Prayer Service at Grace Lutheran Church Tonight
A prayer service will be held at Grace Lutheran Church this day at 7 30 o clock. All who wish to worship are invited to attend.
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Grace Lutheran Church
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