Two Day Celebration Marks State Teachers College Fiftieth
Announcement of a two day observance marks the fiftieth anniversary of the State Teachers College founded at Farmville Virginia. Dr George W Jeffers chairs the committee with programs including campus tours and a Midsummer Night's Dream performance directed by Miss Leola Wheeler a symposium of education and an alumni meeting led by Miss Pauline Camper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers’ College
State Teachers’ College
Farmville
George W. Jeffers
Dramatic Club
Leola Wheeler
Little Auditorium
Pauline Camper
Alumni Association
Social Calendar of Community Groups and Meetings
The notice lists weekly activities across churches and clubs including choir practices at Brad dock Street M E Church South and First Baptist Church, luncheons by Kiwanis Rotary American Legion Lions Clubs at George Washington Hotel, and youth activities at United Brethren and Grace Lutheran churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treadway
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
William Perrine
Woodlawn Avenue
First Baptist Church
Kiwanis Club
George Washington Hotel
United Brethren Church
Winchester Lodge
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks
Grace Lutheran Church
Ro“ “Tary Club
American Legion Post
Young Peoples
Round Hill Methodist Church
Braddock Street
M. E. Church
Lohr Clevenger
Richard Avenue
Interesting Old Costumes For Civic League Fashion Show
The Civic League Fashion Show at Handley High School Auditorium Friday at 8 15 p m features historic costumes. A uniform once worn at a Boston ball for the Marquis of Lafayette is lent by Mrs A C Carson of Riverton. Rev Robert B Nelson will portray George Washington and Miss Rose MacDonald will wear a family gown from a Washington centennial event. Little Miss Jeanne Randolph will model a child’s dress. Clara Olive Sims plans a London wedding dress scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic League
Handley High School
A. C. Carson
Riverton
Boston
Massachusetts
Marquis of Lafayette
Robert B. Nelson
George Washington
Rose MacDonald
Berryville
Washington
Jeanne Randolph
Brooks Pharmacy Ad Offers Free Phone Map Puzzle
Free phone map jig saw picture puzzle with purchase of milk of magnesia toothpaste at 25 cents. Brooks' Pharmacy promotes the giveaway with the purchase, attracting customers to the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Local residents reported as improving after illnesses and travels
Mrs. Bryan Conrad on West Boscawen street showed slight improvement after illness. Billie Massie son of Mrs. Massie recovering from appendicitis at Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Barton Sr. to return home from Richmond after visiting her son and daughter in law Major Barton Jr. Mrs. John Malone unimproved at Middletown. The Wetheralls returned to Baltimore after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs near Boyce. Various social visits noted including Miss Jane Scully returning to Fairfax after weekend in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sebert Smith
South Cameron Street
Billie Jean Smith
James Gray McAllister
Bryan Conrad
West Boscawen Street
Billie Massie
Joseph A. Massie
Memorial Hospital
Robert T. Barton, Sr
Richmond
Robert T. Barton, Jr
South Washington Street
John Malone
Middletown
William Pinkney Wetherall
Edward B. Jacobs
Boyce
Baltimore
Wetherall
Syvilla Jacobs
G. C. Malone
Cecil Malone
G.C. Hiett
E. V. Arnolds
Holt
Jane Scully
Washington
Fairmont School
Mrs
Johns. Scully
South Stewart Street
H. F. Minor
Staunton
J. A. Weaver
Trout Street
Emma Ginn Baker
Harrisonburg
Mrs. W. A. Baker
Thornhill Manor
Death removes F. A. Furst, noted political leader
Frank A. Furst, 88, chairman of the Arundel Corporation and a power in Maryland Democrats, died after months of illness in Baltimore. Born in Germany, he rose from shoemaker’s apprentice to head of a large construction firm and was valued for uniting factions, though he held no public office. Last rites were given shortly before death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Frank A. Furst
Arundel Corporation
Maryland
Germany
Furst
America
Democratic
Life terms for two kidnappers strike blow to racket
Chicago January 23. Gail Swolley and Frank Souder were convicted of kidnapping for ransom of Jas Hackett of Blue Island. Each sentenced to life imprisonment. Jury deliberated about two hours over four ballots. Authorities say verdicts mark a death knell for the alleged Collegiate gang led by Theodore Klutas, killed after police traced him to a suburban hideout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois
Gail Swolley
Pereria
Frank Souder
Benton
Jas. Hackett
Blue Island
Swelley
Souder
Theodore
Jack
Peery Pushes Tax Program in Virginia Assembly
The Virginia legislature debated redistricting and tax relief as Governor Peery pressed a tax program. Lawmakers faced school and liquor questions, with Wythe County's status in the Ninth district drawing strong opposition. Committee action covered attorney general restructuring, receivership notices, and divorce related bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peery
E. R. Combs
Sidney B. Hall
C. H. Morrissett
T. McCall Frazier
H. Lester Hooker
Corporation Commission
Frazier
Combs
Wythe County
Roland E.chase
Wise and
Dickenson
Wythe
Technical Bar Association
Senate General Laws Committee
Senate
House
Senate Courts of Justice Committee
General Laws Committee
Don’t Trifle With Coughs Fight Germs Quickly
Creomulsion combines seven major cough and cold aids in one powerful but mild formula. Pleasant to take and free of narcotics. Your own druggist will refund your money on the spot if your cough or cold is not relieved.
Radio Program Schedule Broadcast on WIJZ and WEAF Heat
The listing traces a full day of arts and entertainment on WIJZ 760 KE and WEAF 660 AM including symphonic choir, news, Amos and Andy, orchestras, vocal solos, dramatic sketches, and guest speakers such as Henry A Wallace and J B Kennedy. It ends with a plea to choose a Philco radio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Alice Mock
Edgar Guest
Koestner
Orch
Duchin Orch
Society Orch
Sid Gary
Sydney Mann
Lucille Manners
Henry A Wallace
Secretary of Agriculture
Bremer Kidnappers May Free Banker After Payoff
Reports say Edward Bremer is alive and will be freed by his kidnapers after a $200000 ransom payment within 36 hours. Police dragnet widens as Minneapolis and St. Paul sweep underworld suspects following the abduction of the St. Paul banker and son of Adolph Bremer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Edward Bremer
St. Paul Bank
Bremer
Minneapolis
Department of Justice
Adolph Bremer
Bremer family case faces false ransom note rumors
Police and Dr H T Nippert denied reports two ransom notes reached the Bremer family via a milk bottle and through the front door last night. Nippert, a friend of the missing banker’s wife, said no notes were found on the porch or inside the bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Schmidt Brewing Company
H. T. Nippert
Bremer
Dr. Nippert
Nippert
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dyst
National Symphony
National Symphony Orchestra
Constitution Hall
John Powell
Hans Kindler
Harry F. Byrd
John Garland Pollard
Woodrow Wilson
Claude A. Swanson
Swanson
Carter Glass
Gore
Winchester Debating Society
Gore School
Round Hill
Round Hill Methodist Episcopal Church
South
C. B. Harlee
Amos Shryock
Ernest Luttrell
Mount Williams
Margaret Ann Russell
William L. Brewer
Adam Russell
Arthur Brewer
C. &. Seastrunk
Gravel Springs
Albin
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington
Music Lovers’ Club
The
Lions Club
Clara Olive Sims
Richard Roe
London
Eng
Winchester
J. O. Sims
Green Garth
Peaks Hill
Purley
Surrey
Richard Henry Haughton Roe
Ely Roe
Southwark Cathedral
London Bridge
Victoria Hotel
Northumberland Avenue
Miss Sims
United States
James R. DuShane
Paris
Sims
Sydenham
Mayo Road
Bostonian and
Nunn
Bush
Oxfords
Huntsberry
Brooks’ Pharmacy
Peter Yates Brinton
Burr Powell Harrison
Mary Greenway Russell
Reese
Mary Edmundson
Radford
Virginia Tayloe Boyd
Fairmont Avenue
Major
Mrs. W. N. Skyles
North Braddock Street
F. A. Furst
Associated Press
Weaver
A. P. Staples
Roanoke
Ferguson
House Courts of Justice
Haskins Hobson
Chesterfield
McMurran
J. P. Coleman
Nelson
Scott
Philco
WABC
Boake Carter
Studio Orch
Edwin C. Hill
Braggiotti
Philadelphia
Alexander Woolcott
Town Crier
George Jessel
Mildred Bailey
Eton Boys
Rich Orch
Gray Orch
Irene Taylor
WEAF
Frances Alda
Cheerio Musicale
Billy Batchelor
Trappers Music
Goldbergs
Reisman
Wayne King Orch
Bernie Orch
Ed Wynn
Voorhees Orch
Cruise
Seth Parker
Beauty
Mme
Sylvia
Robert Simmons
Sears Orch
J. B. Kennedy
Jesters
William C. Dodge
New York County
Alexander Troyanovsky
Hotel Astor
WJZ
WHN
Hugo L. Black
Alabama
AL Fox
Mary Rogers
Miss Mary Rogers
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
R. M. Swimley
Geo. Washington Hotel
N.R. A
City Delivery
Federal Deposit Insurance
Depos
HrNee
Waa
the Commercial & Savings Bank
Big Joe
Margaret L
Hodgson
Nita Teamm
Mera
N. Loudoun St
Loudoun St
Harbauer
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!