Virginia House Debates Teachers Retirement Fund Bill
The Virginia House advances the Teachers Retirement Fund bill with a 62 to 28 vote as senators plan a final passage amid calls to renew the fight. The measure would set up a state matched pension funded by teachers five percent of current salaries with a governing board and optional membership for younger or shorter-tenure teachers. A companion Dovell bill to study pensions faces engrossment, while final action is expected tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Wilbur C. Hall
Loudoun
Ashton Covell
Williamsburg
House of Delegates
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Virginia Educational Association
Dovell
Allman
Mate and Colleges Committee
Senate
House
Stubbs
Saluda
Wright Tom Greet Byrd
James H. Price
Richards
Wright
Strasburg
Admiral Byrd
Tors
Hall
Wilburn
Morrissett
Capitol
Senate Finance Committee
C. H. Morris
Rev Dr Kelly Delivers Chief Speech at Annual Banquet
Rev Dr Kelly of York Pa served as chief speaker at the annual banquet of the Men’s Bible Class. The event honored the class founder and organizer, welcomed the church’s new pastor Rev Dr L A Thomas, and featured music, toasts, and tributes from local ministers and leaders.
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DR. Kelly
A. Kelly
York
Charley Roussej i
Camaete
L. A. Thomas
Concord
N. C
Thomas
Lewis F. Cooper
Sean
A We
Eadier Auxiliary
J. M. Spurr
Innocent Man Killed as Chicago Chase Ends in Bomb Find
Chicago February 28 Police killed Walter Collins a black civilian during a gun battle with eight officers and a suspect. An officer was wounded in the pursuit of bandits and a bomb with a frail fuse was found before a major blast. Police report 600 arrests in the past 24 hours.
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Chicago
Walter Collins
McFaden Plans Special Services at Presbyterian Church
The Rev Dr F T McFaden will lead a ten day to two week series of services starting Sunday night at the Presbyterian Church on South Loudoun Street. The invitation urges all to attend and seek spiritual growth in the Kingdom of the master. A note on a separate item mentions De Rivera from Spain using his fists instead of swords, raising questions about penological rules in Spain.
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Presbyterian Church
South Loudoun Street
F. T. McFaden
Young de Rivera
Spain
Shenandoah Seeks Boundary Survey With Frederick County
Shenandoah supervisors push a boundary survey to resolve whether a manganese mine on Back Creek lands belongs to Shenandoah or Frederick. Frederick resists, noting the line was fixed when Shenandoah split from Frederick in 1772.
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Board of Supervisors
Shenandoah
Frederick
The
Star
Shenporn
Prederick County Board
Shenandoah County
Frederick County
Isaiah Roe
Boundry
Back Creek
Winchester
Strasburg
Policeman Massie Injured by Backing Car on North Loudoun
Patrolman John M. Massie of the night police force was struck by a Packard backing into a space on North Loudoun street. He suffered knee and thigh ligament injuries and will miss weeks of duty. Mrs. J E Robertson, driver, assisted him to his home where a physician attended him.
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North Loudoun Street
John M. Massie
Mr. Massie
J. E. Robertson
Mass Meeting Urged for Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival
Nelson F. Richards calls a mass meeting at the George Washington Hotel at 8 this evening to unite citizens in supporting the seventh Apple Blossom Festival. He stresses cooperation, open discussion, and a family gathering spirit to spur the event’s success in the Home area.
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Nelson F’. Richards
Shenandoah
George Washington Hotel
Richards
Rotary International Meet Draws Global Rotary Leaders
Rotarians from forty seven countries met at the Williard Hotel Washington with ambassadors and officials in attendance. President J Victor Arthur and secretary John Rodman reported a landmark gathering broadcast via short wave radio, highlighting Rotary's international reach.
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Rotary
Williard Hotel
Washington
J. Victor Arthur
John Rodman
Winchester Club
International Rotarians
United States
Arthur May
Rotarians
Falling Worker Recovers From Harts Incident at Harris Addition
John Bush of Strickler and Wagner suffered cuts and bruises after slipping through a building he was working on. He was confined at home but can now stand, with injuries to shoulder, hip, and a broken thumb noted. A lost dog notice and an ad for hosiery and merchandise are also present.
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John Bush
Strickler and Wagner
Bush
Harris Addition
Medical Arts Building Opens for Profession in Winchester
The Medical Arts Building near the Union Bus Terminal at Piccadilly and Braddock streets opened to the public this month. Built for the medical field, it features four suites across two floors, with three in use by Doctors Sartelle Snapp and Pifer and a fourth suite vacant.
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Winchester
Medical Arts
Union Bus Terminal
Piccadilly
Braddock Streets
E. P. Bean
A. C. Oates
Co. L. Nicodemus
R. R. Sartelle
R. B. Snapp
H. I. Pifer
Stephens City Farmers Union Meeting Scheduled
The Stephens City local Farmers' Union holds its regular monthly meeting in Stephens City Saturday night at 8 o'clock. All members are urged to attend as spring orders will be considered.
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Stephens City
Farmers’ Union
Bread A and C Best by Test Bid Notice
Property bid notice lists Herbert Larrick seeking $10,000.00 security for real estate tender. Details include filing identifiers and approval status with a notation of date 2-26 and reference codes.
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Herbert
Larrick
Plymouths Just Received Car Load
Shenandoah Motor Co announces a fresh car load delivery. Details specify Plymouths among the shipment and indicate a February release, with no further specs provided.
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Shenandoah Motor CO
Snook to Die Tonight After Final Meal With Wife
Dr James Howard Snook former Ohio State professor faces execution by electric chair for the June murder of Miss Theora Hix. Gov Cooper denied stays and clemency. Snook to be put to death between midnight and end of execution window tomorrow. Mrs Snook planned to dine with him in a tuxedo as guards watched.
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Associated Press
Columbus
James Howard Snook
Ohio State University
Theora Hix
Cooper
Melvin Hix
Bradenton
Fla
E. B. Ricketts
Snook
State Clemency Board
Ricketts
P. FE. Thomas
Helen Marple Snook
Aged Farmer Samuel Kerns Dies Firefighting at Creek
Samuel A. Kerns, 63, a well known farmer of Isaac Creek above Gore, collapsed and died while fighting a small fence row fire. His son witnessed the collapse as he prepared to extinguish embers. Dr. Henry, Capon Bridge, Va., attributed heart disease as the cause. Funeral held at Fairview Church with Rev. C. H. Anderson officiating.
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Samuel A. Kerns
Isaac Creek
Gore
Mr. Kerns
Elder Kerns
Capon Bridge
W. Va
Henry
Kerns
Jonage Kerns
Paw Paw
Fairview Church
C. H. Anderson
Auxiliary Seeks Names of Deceased Ex-Service Men
The American Legion Auxiliary requests families to submit the names of ex-service members who died in the last four years to Memorial avenue project chairman Mrs. Mason Snapp at 425 South Loudoun Street. The list so far includes George B. Roszel Harold H. Williams Frederick S. Anderson Shirley Neill Emerson Ralph R. Rosenberger Daniel B. Conrad George Barfield Alvah R. Vance William McKee Harold Brooks James Baker Alfred Mahoney Edward Miller Kenny Ware Robert T. Mullen and John R. McFadden.
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Memorial Avenue
American Legion Auxiliary
Mason Snapp
South
Loudoun Street
George B. Roszel
Harold H. Williams
Fredericks. Anderson
Shirley Neill Emerson
Ralph R. Rosenberger
Daniel B. Conrad
George Barfield
Alvah R. Vance
William McKee
Harold Brooks
James Baker
Alfred Mahoney
Edward Miller
Kenny Ware
Robert T. Mullen
John R. McFadden
Frank A. Jacques Tops $250000 Field Club For Life Insurance
Frank A. Jacques district manager of Mutual Life Insurance Company New York earned membership in the $250000 field club in less than 11 months and was January’s third top producer in lives insured for the United States and Canada. Thomas P. Morgan Jr Washington general agent sent congratulations and Jacques received a silver loving cup as appreciation for the historic Washington agency achievement.
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Frank A. Jacques
Mutual Life Insurance Company
New York
Thomas P. Morgan, Jr
Washington
Jacques
United States
Canada
Morgan
When at Rome do as the Romans do origin
The phrase Latin origin appears with St Ambrose quote about living by local customs when abroad and Cervantes variant in Don Quixote advising to imitate local practice. The lines contrast medieval Latin wisdom with a satirical twist in Spanish literature.
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Rome
St. Ambrose
Cervantes
Don Quixote
First Senate Debate Sees No Opportunity for Reduction
The Senate debate centers on disarmament with Senator from Tennessee arguing there is no chance for naval reductions. Senator Van denberg responds that the claim is premature and may hinder delegation efforts. Talks in progress between American, British, and Japanese delegations, seeking compromises and concessions. In Paris, Andre Tardieu informs President Doumergue a cabinet could be formed.
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Senate
Wana
Incheon
Law
Tennessée
Tennessee
United States
Great Bri
Great Britain
Japan
Tokyo
Paris
Andre Tapidieu
Doumergue
Farmers' Union To Meet Tuesday At Gainesboro
The Gainesboro Local of the Farmers' Union will hold its regular monthly meeting next Tuesday March 4 at Gainesboro. Topics include fertilizer feed seed and wire fencing. Delegates report from the state convention in Richmond and the regional convention in Knoxville. The National Farmer's Union aims to expand membership in Virginia and invites all farmers to join.
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Gainesboro
Farmers’ Union
Richmond
Knoxville
Tenn
National
Virginia
Explorer Seeks Balloon to Enter New Mexico Mammoth Cavern
A visionary seeks a balloon capable of penetrating the vast New Mexico cavern system while pondering a submarine to ascend Mt. Everest, reflecting unreal engineering ambitions of exploration.
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Mammoth Cavern
New Mexico
Mt. Everest
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Dr. Thomas
Wagner
Martinsburg
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Mr. Hottel
Toms Brook
Snyder Alleman
Ladies’ Auxiliary
McFaden
Shenande
Massie
Arthur and
Rodman
Winchegger Club
W. A. Baker
New Spring
Moling & Cather
Stephens City Farmers Union
B. and
C. Bread
Plymouths
London
Auxiliary
Frank Jacques
Japa
Tare
Vandenberg
Kan
Michigan
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