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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1937

Page

7

Expansion Of Virginia's Farm And Industrial Life Advocated By Col. Hodges

Col. Leroy Hodges managing director of the Virginia State Chamber of Commerce urged expansion of Virginia farming and industry at the Harrisonburg Rockingham Chamber banquet. He warned of migration losses, low living standards, and the need for higher wages, better markets, cleaner towns, and stronger tourism. He urged business leaders to boost purchasing power at home and attract more outside markets.

Virginia Col. Hodges Peel Star Nburg Isis Col Leroy Hodges Virginia State Chamber of Commerce Prisonburg Harrisonburg Rockingham Bridgewater High School Presidenk G Switzer Chamber of Commerce Bridgewater Hinton Earl Weisel Stultz Russell L. Stultz Herrisonburg-Rockingham ‘Glub Thomas G. Herring State Game and Inland Fisheries Commission State Chamber of Commerce Switzer Ae Charles K. Brown Staunton The Shenandoah Valley, Inc J. R. Lassiter Luray Union Old Dominion United States Richmond Norfolk Roanoke Portsmouth Lynchburg Newport News Maryland West Virginia North Carolina Pennsylvania

Administrator's Sale of Personal Property in Winchester

The undersigned will auction the late G. H. Heist estate at 125 West Piccadilly Street, Winchester. Sale features a fine assortment of household effects including antiques, clocks, furniture, china, silver, books, and kitchen items. Terms are cash. property not to be removed until paid. Gibson Baker, Administrator. Dunn & Duvall, Auctioneers.

G. H. Heist West Piccadilly Street Winchester Gibson Baker G. M. Heist Dunn & Duvall

Bank Closing Notices for January 19 1937 Holiday

Bank notices announce closure on Tuesday January 19 1937 a legal holiday. Maturing paper dated that day may be paid Wednesday January 20 1937. Signatories include J H Yost John Sloat Geo B Bushnell Harold G Brown and Shenandoah Valley News Bank officials.

Robert E. Lee J. H. Yost Merchants National Bank and Trust Co OHN SLOAT Saainiveal and Savings Bank Geo B. Bushnell Union Bank of Winchester Harold G. Brown Shenandoah Valley Net’s Bank

Industrialization and Rural Poverty Challenge Virginia Leaders

The text warns that low living standards and unemployment in rural areas and cities invite labor exploitation rather than genuine progress. It argues advance forces of industrialization bring complex problems and urges state and local leaders to craft a thoughtful response to address poor health and social conditions alongside smokestack growth.

Shenandoah National Park Col. Hodges Joseph P. Harpine Broadway CFP Phillips Aoe B. Frank Coffman J D. Corison Charles E. Karman T. Z. Harry Lowery Don W. Thomas Frank Whitesel J. Rederd Lineweaver City Council W. Clyde Koontz Elkton County Board of Supervisors Col Virginia

Brucetown Brevities: Local Social Teasers and Visits

Brucetown notes report Mrs. Julian Snapp Jr traveling to Burlington West Virginia for her father Clarence Whetzell's illness and death. Selma Henshall visits Grimes. Ed Stine family and Purcell Stine hosts in Albins. J R Smith visits Kings Daughters Hospital Martinsburg with Mrs Barr. Ward Purcell visits Martinsburg family. J R Smith and Mrs Whitecre and daughter spend Sunday with Mrs Ross McKee at White Hall.

Burlington W. Va Clarence Whetzell Selma Henshall Grimes, A J. R. Smith Charles Barr Kings Daughters’ Hospital Martinsburg Andy Whitecre Ross McKee White Hall

Strasburg Citizen Praises Arax for Quick Relief

A Strasburg resident reports dramatic relief from chronic stomach trouble after using ARAX sold at Miller's Drug Store in Winchester. The testimonial notes improved digestion, weight gain, and regular bowels, with the ARAX representative meeting locals daily to explain the triple strength formula derived from nature’s roots leaves herbs and barks.

Miller's Drug Store North Loudoun Street Winchester Virginia Himelright Strasburg National Fruit Product Co Arax J. P. Lamb

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