History Survey Under Way In Frederick County
Field workers begin historical inventory in Frederick County to list old homes churches taverns mills graves and other sites for study by WPA sponsored by the Virginia Commission on Conservation and Development Dr H J Eckenrode directs the project aimed at revealing Virginia's role in early U S history Wilbur C Hall chairs the committee and Moon holds a key position with a background in history and Shenandoah Valley work
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Frederick County
Word Receiv
WPA
Serra Fields
Virginia Commission On Conservation and Development
Wilbur C. Hall
H. J. Eckenrode
Division of History and Archeology
Commission
Eckenrode
Virginia
United States
Moon
Wabash College
Crawfordsville
Indiana
University of Chicago
Skyline Shenandoah
Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Memorial
Gov Hoffman Seeks Restored Lindbergh Ransom Funds
New Jersey governor Harold G Hoffman pursues details on the Lindbergh ransom money. He believes unaccounted funds may still exist, noting less than 20000 previously accounted for and suggesting the remainder could be in circulation or tied to Hauptmann’s ventures.
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Trenton
N. J
Harold G. Hoffman
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Hauptmann
Lindbergh
Laval and Cabinet Resign in France After Feud
Paris report says Premier Laval and his cabinet resigned amid political dissension. Laval had led since 1935, marking the hundredth third Republic government to fall. The slide followed radical Socialist factions withdrawing support and Edouard Herriot leaving his post as Radical-Socialist president.
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Paris
Laval
Edouard Herrit
Elks District Official to Visit Winchester Lodge No 857
C Harold Owen of Lynchburg district deputy grand exalted ruler will visit Winchester Lodge No 857 this evening in official capacity. He travels with Lynchburg “old timers” and will be escorted by Lawrence Hollis and Warren Eddy. The meeting at 8 o clock includes conferring degrees and a social session with a large attendance expected.
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Winchester Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
C. Harold Owen
Lynchburg
Owen
Elks
Lawrence C. Hollis
Warren Eddy
Harold C. Sheetz
Mr. Owen
Blast victims holding gains after Delray blast
Hetzel Wolfe and his daughter Vera were badly injured in a Delray West Virginia blast that killed Mrs Wolfe and five sons. At Memorial Hospital officials said the two were improving after severe burns and other injuries. Wolfe had a crushed ankle and lung and kidney damage.
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Hetzel Wolfe
Vera
Delray
W. Va
Dispute Over School Contract Probed
Washington January 22 Public Works administration approved most disputed contracts for equipping new Danville schools with one exception. Authorities withheld approval of a bid by American Seating Company for steel folding chairs pending proof the chair type was necessary. Disputes arose over awards by the city when bids often did not go to the low bidder.
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Washington
Danville
Public Works Administration
American Seating Company
Handley High School Hosts Evangelist Dr Thompson
Handley High School students heard Dr Joseph Lemuel Thompson deliver a morning sermon at the Church of Christ. A Redpath Chautauqua lecturer, he spoke on Make The Hometown First praising the school plant and planning to address city graded schools tomorrow morning.
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Handley High School
Joseph Lemuel Thompson
Church of Christ
Thompson
Redpath
Three Bandits Sentenced to 30 Years for $150 Grocery Robbery
Peters burg Va three bandits Jimmy Hall 28 George Beeton 25 and Lea Major 27 pled guilty to holding up a local grocery store Saturday night escaping with 150 dollars in cash. Judge R T Wilson imposed 30 year penitentiary terms.
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Petersburg
R. T. Wilson
Hastings Court
Jimmy Hall
George Beeton
Lea Major
Robers
Touches of Modernism Seen in Old Pageant
King of arms stays at St James's Palace with King Edward as he plans to return to Sandringham to join Queen Mother Mary. The proclamation party proceeds in five horse drawn carriages with lifeguards in attendance.
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King of Arms
St. James’ Palace
King Edward
Sandringham
Mother Mary
A Good Stomach Digests The Food You Like to Eat
Digestive issues such as gas heartburn and headaches are linked to poor absorption and liver bile secretion. The ad promotes a herbal remedy claiming to improve digestion within a week and invites readers to visit Miller's at 107 N Loudoun Street for a trial at the seller’s expense.
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Miller’s
N. Loudoun Street
King Edward VIII Proclaimed as Heir in London Ceremonies
A formal proclamation announces Prince Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David as King Edward VIII after King George V’s death. The Thames-side procession, Lord Mayor’s welcome, and St James Palace rites mark the accession with crowds gazing on. empirewide readings follow. The King plans to return to Sandringham as Windsor prepares for funeral services.
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Tafalgar Square
Charing
London
Fleet Street
Ludgate Hill
St. Paul's Cathedral
Royal Exchange
Dominions
India
Northern Ireland
Isle of Man
Jersey
United Kingdom
Privy Council
St. James’ Palace
King George V
Great Britain
Ireland
Prince Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David
Lord Edward
Britain
British Dominions
Edward
Sandringham
George
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Temple Bar
Monarcn
Coe
George Frederick Ernest Albert Windsor
Duke of York
Norfolk
Westminster Hall
Windsor Castle
St. George's Chapel
Windsor
Sandringham House
Penatates
House of Commons
Edward Algernon Fitzroy
Stanley Baldwin
Oreres
Edward VIII
AL Rich
Buncutter Tire Co
Ford
F. O. B. Detroit
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H.P. V
Prame—Hi Boneno Oaks
Conoco
Conoco Bronze
Continental Oil Company
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Sunshine
Conoco Travel Bureau
Denver
Colorado
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