Roosevelt Opposed For Reelection Now Dean Of Senate
Washington Jan 24 Senator Ellison D Smith the dean of the Senate after Borahs death began his service 31 years ago He is 75 turning 76 in August while Carter Glass of Virginia is 82 in January The piece notes Smith's seniority and long battles with the New Deal and mentions tax source debates including LaGuardias push to study tax units and cigarette taxes at city and federal levels Other notes touch on Library of Congress smoking rules a two week office file sorting failure and an advisory committee study on aluminum alloys for aircraft and ICC safety rules for private delivery drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Ragsdale
Washington
Ellison D. Smith
Senate
Borah
Ington
Smith
Carter
Glass
Congressional
Roosevelt
LaGuardia
New York
House Ways and Means Committee
Census Bureau
United States
Tubby
Swarth
New Jersey
Federa
Congress
National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics
Interstate Commerce Commission
County Native Dies In Penna
W. E. Lewis about 65 dies at his McKeesport Pennsylvania home after years of poor health. He was Frederick County born son of Hugh R. and Georgia Allen Lewis. Survived by two daughters Mrs Edwin Carlson and Mrs Frank Porter, a sister Ada Steele, and a brother Grover C. Lewis. Funeral plans include transfer to Winchester and service at Jones Funeral Home with Mount Hebron Cemetery interment.
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W. E. Lewis
McKeesport
Lewis
Frederick County
Hugh R
Georgia Allen Lewis
Winchester
Edwin Carlson
Frank Porter
Glassport
Ada Steele
Grover C. Lewis
Jones Funeral Home
Mount Hebron
The
Star
Gainesboro Social Notes Mention Local Calls in Va
Mrs Buck Kibler of Wheatfield visited Mrs Joe Hite Saturday afternoon. Elizabeth Creese J M Darlington and Mr and Mrs Charles Fortune called on Mr and Mrs Peyton recently. Dinner guests of Mrs Minnie Lamp Sunday included Frances DeHaven Lynwood De Haven and the Parrills and children. Many children in the vicinity are ill with chickenpox. Mr and Mrs Josh Place and Mrs Lou Carper were in Winchester Monday. Mrs Minnie Lamp and Miss Julia Adams were dinner guests of Mrs Caskin Brown Monday.
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Gainesboro
Buck Kibler
Wheatfield
Joe Hite
Elizabeth Creese
J M. Darlington
Charles Fortune
Peyton
Minnie Lamp
Frances DeHaven
Lynwood DeHaven
Riley Parrill
Josh Place
Lou Carper
Winchester
Julia Adams
Caskin Brown
Death Claims Harley Miller In Martinsburg Hospital
William Harley Miller Sr. 55 died yesterday in Winchester Memorial Hospital after two weeks of treatment. Funeral set for 2:30 p.m. Thursday from J W Miller home 214 South Raleigh with Rev. Dr. Harry C. Marsh officiating. Interment at Rosedale Cemetery. Survived by widow Rebecca Young, two sons John William and William Harley Miller Jr., two daughters Virginia and Sara, three sisters, two brothers and three grandchildren. Miller was active in grain and feed then Martinsburg Credit Bureau.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
William Harley Miller
Winchester Memorial Hospital
J. W. Miller
South
Raleigh Street
Harry C. Marsh
Trinity Methodist Church
Rosedale Cemetery
Martinsburg Credit Bureau
Rebecca Young
Charles Town
John William
This City
Virginia
Sara Miller
L. R. Swimley
Laurel
Fred Wright
Schools Are Carrying On Despite Snow
Hayfield Virginia reports severe winter weather but the local graded school maintained routine with students showing resilience. Snow plows aided safe transport in Timber Ridge areas while fifty pupils attended roll call, preserving punctuality and respect for teachers in a building once used as a church and community educational center.
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Hayfield
King Winter
Timber Ridge
Montana
Rural schools as community lighthouses value education and unity
The article argues consolidation harms rural life and urges local schools as anchors for public interest. It highlights the two mile schooling radius, a dedicated faculty led by Miss Lydia E Barton and Mrs. Fletcher, and the role of a public hall for meetings to strengthen civic ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Barton
Fletcher
Notice of proposed Workmen's Compensation rate changes
Accident and Casualty Insurance Company of Winterthur and other Virginia insurers ask the State Corporation Commission to approve changes in classifications rates and minimum premiums effective April 1 1940. The proposed revision shows an average 10 percent decrease across most cases with some increases, plus a 10 percent overall reduction for new and renewal business. hearings set for February 19 1940 in Richmond.
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Virginia
Accident and Casualty Insurance Company
Winterthur
Switzerland
State Corporation Commission
Bureau of Insurance
Richmond
Workmen's Compensation Inspection Rating Bureau of Virginia
Broad- Grace Arcade
State Office
Accident & Casualty Insurance Company
WIN- Jake
E. E. Cadmus
Workmen’s Compensation Inspection
Ting
Barite Deposits of Virginia Documented by State Geologist
Dr. Raymond S. Edmundson of the Virginia Geological Survey released Barite Deposits of Virginia detailing barite occurrences in Campbell Pittsylvania Bedford Grayson Fauquier Roanoke Botetourt and Russell Tazewell Smyth counties. The report covers geology mineralogy origin history uses and prospecting suggestions based on field work in 1930 31 33 and 1937 38 with Cornell lab studies 1933 35. Virginia dominated early US barite production from 1845 to 1908 and mining continues in select sites today.
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Charlottesville
Raymonds. Edmundson
Virginia Geological Survey
Virginia
Virginia Conservation Commission
Arthur Bevan
Campbell and
Pittsylvania
Bedford
Grayson
Fauquier
Roanoke
Botetourt
Russell, Tazewell and
Smyth
Bevan
Cornell University
Dr. Edmundson
University
Campbell County
Botetourt County
Making Changes In Courtroom
Improvements to the police basement began today under Wilbur Chapman custodian of the building. Old benches are being removed and replaced with seats from the second floor auditorium. The clerk's office room with teletype and radio is finished, the floor raised, and the space enclosed by a narrow counter for better access and privacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Chapman
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Capitol Hill
Library of Congress
Bald Badleish
Parlett Funeral Home
Gainesboro Road
Florsheim
N. Loudoun St
Penna
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Loudoun
S. Loudoun
Fairmont
Strickler & Wagner
South Braddock
Pine Jr
Bath
S. Washington St
East Cork
Kerr St
Stuart’s Nurseries
Union St
Newark
N. Y
Trail's End Poultry Farm
Greeneven Ee
Star Office
Cme
Rane
Death
Harley Miller
Sunshine Cleaners
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Fau
Quier County
Prince William County
Arch
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S. Loudoun St
Winchester Furniture
South Main St
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