Minimum hotel rates debated by regional executives
About 75 hotel managers and representatives from western and southwestern Virginia met at Hotel Patrick in Roanoke to discuss establishing uniform minimum rates and a hotel code. Key figures from the Southern Hotel Association and guests from Pensacola and Greensboro described potential impacts, but no agreement was reached. A second meeting was planned.
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Hotel Patrick
Roanoke
Virginia
Group I
Southern Hotel Association
Kenneth H. Hyde
Hotel
South
W.g.royer
National Code “Authority of
Washington
Royer
Arthur Landstreet
Pensacola
Fla
Southern Hotel Group
Harry C. Thomason
Greensboro
N. C
Hydes
Patrick Henry
Bi-Metalism Seen as Major Issue by Senate Leaders
Congressional leaders agree one third of the Senate pledges to back free coinage of silver, making bi-metalism the major issue at the session starting Wednesday. Administration spokesmen predict a smooth start and swift action on the president's recommendations with possible adjournment by May.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Virginia Lists 118 Projects In Construction
OND Virginia January 1 Civil Administration Richmond was awarded five allocations totaling 28 943 60 for additional expenditure and 46 013 man hours of work Giles County received 23 projects Petersburg 15 Greenville County 4991 for an airport Prince Edward County 9796 for the same purpose Richmond now has 200 civil works projects employing just over 4000 people Harold M McCanna appointed director says the program is boosting business The advisory board passed eight loan and grant applications but did not disclose action on them The James River terminal project sought 2250000 City council has not yet endorsed that application Other projects include medical college dormitories Abingdon water works Middleburg water and sewer Burkeville Blackburg Armory Front Royal municipal building Richlands water meters and wholesale trade details
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Ond
Richmond
Giles County
Petersburg
Greenville County
Prince Edward County
Fauquier
Grayson
Henry
King William
Mathews
Montgomery
Princess Anne
Sussex
Campbell
Elizabeth City
Floyd
Franklin
Frederick
Alleghany
Albemarle
Appomattox
Tetourt
Caroline
Charlotte
Chesterfield
Norfolk
Roanoke
Winchester
Staunton
Radford
Lynchburg
Fredericksburg
Harold M. McCanna
Richmond Civil Works Administration
James River
Medical College of Virginia
Abingdon
Middleburg
Burkeville
Blacksburg
Armory
Front Royal
Richlands
Improved business conditions in fifth federal district
The report shows continued gains in the fifth district with higher consumer purchasing as indicated by improved retail activity and related indicators. Economic outlook appears firmer with upticks in demand and business activity across sectors, though details are limited in the fragment.
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Federal
Wife Preservers Bridge Tallies Make Bookmarks
A short note explains that wife preservers bridge tallies serve well as bookmarks. Their flat shape and the cord with tassel help mark pages in books or magazines.
Breeding List Reflects Audley Farm Yearling Lineup
Audley Farm at Berryville lists 55 yearlings on January 1 with Carlaris as sire of 11, including progeny racing as two year olds in 1935. St Henry and Bright Knight each sire seven yearlings, Spanish Prince five, Hourless two, and several others one or two. Bernard B. Jones stalls a powerful 1935 racing outfit.
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Carlaris
Phalaris
Carnival
Tijuana
Audley Farm
St. Henry
Finn
Lady Stirling
Sir Martin
Sir Barton
Bright Knight
Gallant Knight
Her Grace
Nellie Custis
High Cloud
ConAmore
Hilen
Princess Doreen
Hourless
Mike Hall
Lucky Hour
Charley O
Tryster
My Sis
Bracadale
Bernard B. Jones
Kishina
Soul of Honor
Kai Sang
Heskiluna
Markiluma
Dames of
Green Cheese
Erin Queen
Man's Heart Stopped After Gas in Stomach Injuries Cited
In Stephens City local druggists Adams warns that gas bloating can cause heart irregularities after meals. Baker's Drug Store notes treatment at Adleri to relieve all gas. Steele & Brother advertise Stephens City druggists.
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W. L. Adams
Adlerika
Baker’s Drug Store
Stephens City
Steele & Brother
Ady
Roller Jerseys Head Cow Tests For Past Month
J. H. Roller and Paul Roller’s herd of registered Jersey cows led the Rockingham County Dairy Herd Improvement Association for December. The herd averaged 788 pounds of milk and 44.05 pounds of butter fat, with the high cow producing 1,104 pounds of milk and 71.5 pounds of butter fat.
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Paul Roller
Jersey
Rockingham County
J. O. Beard
John H. Alger
Gilbert P. Wright
J. H. Fisher & Son
Solenberger
M. Driver & Bro
Byrd Bros
Ten High Cows
S. and
Sola
Erger and Bro
Bro
J. O. Bea Sen
New Banking Era Began With U S Insurance
Washington reports a new banking era with a national deposit insurance program covering over 13 000 institutions. Deposits up to 2500 insured now, expanding to 10000 by July 1 and 50 000 up to 75 percent insured, with Fed and state banks involved.
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Associated Press
Washington
Federal Reserve
All Winchester Banks Qualify for Insurance
The piece explains that five hundred million dollars will be available to insure deposits via the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation funded by the Treasury, the Federal Reserve Banks, and participating banks. It notes no panicky deposits and urges confidence with stricter supervision and insured deposits.
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Bership
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
United States Treasury
Federal Reserve Banks
Colorado Springs taxi driver killer faces death by gas
Walter R. Reppin, condemned for slaying a Colorado Springs taxi driver, protests being used as an experiment in Colorado's new lethal gas chamber at Canon City. He has filed a clemency plea to the governor as the first inmate sentenced to death by gas.
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Colorado Springs
Walter R. Reppin
Canon City
Colo
Colorado
Reppin
Goldsborough Heads Temporary Credit Board at Martinsburg
E Lee Goldsborough of Shepherdstown heads a new temporary board for the Five-State Production Credit Association formed at Martinsburg. Directors include Phil H. Gold J Walter Engler J H Karns. Headquarters at Baltimore. Delaware director to be chosen. Board to draft charter and handle loan applications through county agents and the Federal Intermediate Credit Corporation.
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E. Lee Goldsborough
Shepherdstown
W. Va
West Virginia
Martinsburg
Phil H. Gold
Winchester
Virginia
J. Walter Engler
New Windsor
Maryland
J. H. Karns
Chambersburg
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Baltimore
Loan Corporation
United States
Association
Federal Intermediateres Corporation
Phillies Open Practice March 17
The Philadelphia baseball team will open its season on March 17 in Orlando Florida against the Dodgers.
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Phillies
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Orlando
Fla
Brooklyn Dodgers
Hastings girl held for murder in brutal beating death
Mary Kavala an 18 year old Hastings N Y girl is led from White Plains courthouse by a matron after an alleged confession to the murder of eight year old Josephine Wor opay. Kavala says Josephine lied about her and she lost her temper. Josephine Wor opay was found beaten and stabbed to death.
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Mary Kavala
Hastings
N. Y
White Plains
Josephine Woropay
Mary
Josephine
Nude farm woman found stabbed in bed at Marion Station
The nude body of Margaret Brumbley, 59, was discovered by her husband Fred at their Marion Station farm home. She had been stabbed. Sam Jones and son James, local neighbors, were detained for questioning after witnesses placed Jones near the Brumbley property.
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Fred Brumley
Brumbley
Somerset County
Marion Station
Here
Anegro
Sam Jones
James
Jones
Toaster One Tray Keeps Breakfast Table Clean
A compact electric toaster with a single tray is designed to minimize mess by catching crumbs inside. Users report easy cleaning and consistent browning, making it a convenient addition to daily breakfasts.
Jo Declines Laurie's Proposal in Little Women
Jo refuses Laurie's love, torn between principles and emotion. She plans to move to New York to work with Mrs Kirke as a governess and pursue writing, seeking happiness away from hearth and attachment. Jo sees a hopeful future as she departs with Mary's permission.
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Laurie
Joe
Mary
New York
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