Hall Predicts Bright Future For The Valley
Wilbur C. Hall of the Conservation and Development Commission told Harrisonburg Rockingham Chamber of Commerce members that Shenandoah National Park development will attract millions to Virginia's valley, boosting tourism and mineral resource prospects including limestone and dry ice. He urged local promotion and stressed Know Your Community service to welcome visitors and connect regional assets with state efforts.
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Shenandoah Vally
Wilbur C. Hall
Conservation and Deslopment Commission
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Senandoah National Park
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Limestone
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Weckingham Marble
United States
Geological Survey
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Conservation Commission
State Planning Board
Geological Survey Division
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Patterson Ring
Spring Creek
National Park
Shenandoah National Park
Blue Ridge Mountains
Virginia
National Park Service
Shenandoah Valley
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Front Royal
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Massanutten Mountain
Piedmont
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
New Jersey
Pensylvania
Old Dominion
State Commission
Commission
History
State Commission On Conservation and Development
American Automobile Association
Washington
Commonwealth
Valley of Virginia
Hampton Roads
Tidewater
Southwest
Piedmont Virginia
Hope for Sound Farm Program Backed by Virginia Delegation
F Byrd and other lawmakers expressed interest in a new administration farm bill and urged safeguarding rural purchasing power. The Virginia General Assembly passed a resolution calling for legislation to help farmers compete and avoid price declines to 1932 levels. Representatives Burch Drewry Darden Robertson voiced support and urged action within constitutional bounds. Governor Peery also expressed concern over the farm situation.
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F. Byrd
Virginia General Assembly
Burq
A. Willis Robertson
Thomas G. Burch
Colgate W. Darden
Patrick H. Drewry
Robertson
Virginia
Assembly
Burch
Drewry
Darden
Peery
McCann Named Receiver for Baker Farm in Loudoun County
In Loudoun County circuit court Judge J R H Alexander appoints Harry L McCann as receiver for Henry M Baker and orders a weekly alimony of 25 dollars dating from December 31 1935. The decree directs McCann to take possession of all Baker property administer the estate and operate the farm including renting the farm buying up to four horses one milk cow employing labor and borrowing up to 2500 dollars while allowing Mrs Baker to remain in the main dwelling.
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Allen and Howell Bond
Henry M. Baker
Loudoun County Court
Baker
Robert Stewart Dies of Stroke and Pneumonia
Robert A Stewart a longtime farmer from West Virginia died at 8 30 p m at his home on Cameron Street from a stroke of paralysis he had suffered days earlier He was born January 2 1855 near Hanging Rock West Virginia and moved to Winchester twenty years ago He was a member of Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church survived by his widow Hannah Woolford Stewart three sons Otis Stewart Albert Stewart Marion Stewart and two daughters Mrs Smith White and Mrs Stewart Castleman Funeral services will be held Friday at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church and Mount Zion Church near Augusta Virginia with the Rev E B McGunn officiating
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W. Va
Cameron Street
Mr. Stewart
Hanging Rock
Winchester
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Hannah Woolford Stewart
Otis Stewart
Baltimore
Albert Stewart
Marion Stewart
Cumberland
Smith White
Stewart Castleman
Mount Zion Church
Augusta
E. B. McGun
Robert A. Star
12,000 of 65 Already Receive Financial Aid
Richmond report shows about 12 Virginians aged 65 and over receive public aid. Two-thirds on emergency relief, one-third on pauper rolls or alms houses. 1,365 old persons in state hospitals and 31 in penal institutions. Commissioner James said a complete public welfare program was filed with the governor for all service classes including old-age pensions if enacted.
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Richmond
Arthur W. James
Joint Legislative Committee On
Death summons Mrs. Lucy Hart at Berryville
Mrs. Lucy C. Hart 77 died about 2 o clock this morning at her Berryville home after a lengthy illness. She was widow of Edward Hart and daughter of the late James and Elizabeth Galloway. Survived by two sons W E Hart and James Frank Hart two daughters Mrs Ellis Jackson and Mrs Fred Miller, and brother John Galloway. Funeral 2 PM Friday at the Baptist Church with Rev L A Parker officiating, interment Green Hill Cemetery.
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Berryville
Lucy C. Hart
Edward Hart
Ellis Jackkson
Fred. Miller
John Galloway
Baptist Church
L. A. Parker
Green Hill Cemetery
Daylight film invention claimed by Moscow professor
Sergei Novitzky a young professor at Moscow University says he has perfected daylight cinema by placing a mirror to reflect the screen and shielding the screen from light allowing films to be shown in broad daylight.
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Moscow
Sergei Novitzky
Moscow University
Norris Finds Flaws In New AAA Substitute
Senator Norris of Nebraska challenged the administration's two year half billion dollar substitute for AAA as unconstitutional. He said he would vote to pass it but believes the bill violates the Supreme Court AAA ruling which remains the law.
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Washington
AAA
Norris
R-Neb
Congress
Judge Orders Release Of Processing Taxes In Roanoke
United States District Judge John Paul ordered the release of 935,455.45 dollars in impounded processing taxes to seven processors. The action follows the Supreme Court ruling that the taxes be refunded and deductions of 1 percent for government impounding tax. A remaining 250,000 dollars likely to be returned in days.
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Roanoke
John Paul
United States District Court
Supreme Court
Hoosac Mills
Paul
Narrow Escape For Ferry Boat
A ferry operating between Fort Erie Ontario and Buffalo strained its superstructure when an ice jam drove it into the international railway bridge. The vessel then reached the safety of the New York state barge canal downstream two miles away.
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Fort Erie
Ont
Buffalo
International Railway
New York State
Townsend Eyes Primary to Gauge Third-Party Push
Washington January 22 Townsend F E Townsend author of the old age pension law said forthcoming congressional primaries would show if his followers will launch a third party movement.
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Washington
F. E. Townsend
Woman Keeps 52 Year Tryst At Bonnell Grave
Miss Emma Unthank decorates the grave of Rev. Henry S. Bonnell in a Tacoma cemetery every year for 52 years since 1884. Bonnell, an Episcopal rector, died of tuberculosis two years after he and Miss Unthank became affianced.
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Tacoma
Wash
Emma Unthank
Henry S. Bonnell
U. S. Grain Importer Shifts From Exporter Role in 1935
Chicago January 22 1935 notes a remarkable shift in the U S grain trade as the United States moves from an export nation to an importer of grains marking a historic change in trade position and policy.
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Chicago
United States
Sixteen Divorces Granted In Frederick County in 1934
Judge Philip Williams presided over sixteen divorces in Frederick county circuit court in 1934, a year marked as lean for divorce seekers. The 1935 records show desertion as the cause in 11 cases, four on statutory grounds, and one for felony conviction, compared with 78 marriage licenses issued by County Clerk C. C. Brannon in the same period.
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Philip Williams
Frederick County
C. C. Brannon
Opposition to making search with no writ continuation
The article notes opposition to searches without writs as a persuasive measure favoring war veterans in state and sub-division service. It also mentions the Holt and Ambler bills raising exempt amounts from garnishment for laboring householders, set for a special hearing at 10 a.m. on Wednesday January 29.
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Holt and Ambler
Senators weigh hearings over neutrality bill delay
Washington January 22 a possibility that public hearings may be demanded by members of the Senate foreign relations committee arose today to threaten further delay for the administration s new neutrality legislation.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Decrees Recorded In Five Divorce Suits
Five divorce decrees were filed in Corporation Court today. Katherine Seabright Patton received an absolute divorce from Melvin A. R. Patton for desertion since April 27, 1931, with custody of an infant. Josephine Hodges Dowdell was granted an absolute divorce from Pierce Dowdell for desertion since November 7, 1933, with custody of an infant Donald. Lewis C. Clowser obtained a partial divorce from Eva Sophia Clowser for desertion. Charles William Bartlette received a partial divorce from Beulah B. Bartlette dating from September 1933. Mary Kirk was granted an absolute divorce from John Kirk for desertion and custody of an infant daughter Yvonne. both parties identified as colored.
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Corporation Court
Katherine Seabright Patton
Melvin A. R. Patton
Josephine Hodges Dowdell
Pierce Dowdell
Donald
Lewis C. Clowser
Eva Sophia Clowser
Charles William Bartlette
Beulah B. Bartlette
Mary Kirk
John Kirk
Yvonne
Local Credit Body More Than Doubles Loans
The local credit association expanded loan activity and reappointed officers after a stockholders meeting. D. W. Burruss served as president with J. H. Funkhouser as vice president and Julian A. Everly as secretary treasurer, with Gladys Lee Stotler added as assistant secretary. Several Frederick and Warren county attendees were named to roles or list of participants.
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E. Martin
Warren County
R. B. Long
Page County
J. M. Shuler
Page
W. H. Hunt
Warren
Association
D. W. Burruss
Shenandoah County
J. H. Funkhouser
Frederick County
Clifton Price
Clarke County
Mount Jackson
Julian A. Everly
Gladys Lee Stotler
Everly
R. L. Omps
I. Fred Stine
C. M
Changes in Flag Commands Announced in Navy
Secretary Swanson announced changes in flag commands of the American fleet. Admiral J. M. Reeves becomes commander in chief of the fleet and is assigned to the general board in Washington. Vice Admiral A. J. Hepburn will succeed him when the fleet returns to San Pedro in June after Pacific maneuvers.
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Anj
J. M. Reeves
General Board
Swanson
Reeves
A. J. Hepburn
San Pedro
Fashion Patterns and Prices from Winchester Evening Star
The ad lists pattern designs 2694 2573 2718 and 3352 with sizes 11 to 50 and yardage for 39 inch material. It instructs customers to send 15 cents per pattern and 25 cents for book and pattern together, plus name address and style number to be stated.
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Ambler
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Winchester Evening Star
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