Skyline Drive Delay Opposed By Valley Body
Shenandoah Valley Inc plans intensified efforts to open Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park to the public this spring. The group urges the State Commission of Conservation and Development to act, arguing last fall’s closure hurt valley tourism and revenue. Copies will go to Governor Peery and the commission. John T. Harris lauded the group’s work and leaders A. T. Moore and F. P. Loth for their efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Shenandoah National Park
State Commission of Conservation and Development
Peery
John T. Harris
Harrisonburg
A. T. Moore
F. P. Loth
Staunton
Man Killed by Falling Tree in Jefferson County
Charles Painter, 70, of Jefferson county, was killed this week by a falling tree. Three children, Edward Painter, Mrs. Oscar Darlington and Mrs. J. 8. Hardy, all of Charles Town, and a brother, Barney Painter, of Bolivar, are named in the fatal incident.
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Charles Painter
Jefferson County
Edward Painter
Oscar Darlington
J. 8. Hardy
Charles Town
Barney Painter
Bolivar
Whitacre Notes and Local Visitors in Whitacre Va
Whitacre and nearby residents share social visits and illnesses. Ernest and Russell Carpenter and families called on friends. Mrs Kimble recovers from a fall. Whitacre connections include G S Whitacre illness, Troy Dick family, and visitors from Capon Bridge and Winchester.
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Whitacre
Ernest Carpenter
Russell Carpenter
W. Kimble
Oesis
Troy Dick
Sushter
Eileen
Lowell Brannon
O. Phillips
Baltimore
Hollis Braithwaite
Ore of Capon Bridge
W. Va
Fred Whitacre
Landon Whitacre
A. L. Omps
R. E. L. Whitacre
William Fletcher
C. Whitacre
Ivan Queh
Richard Pugh
Ada Pugh
Braxton. Ritter
Winchester
Thomas Byrum
Organist Quits After 43 Years of Service in Town
Mrs. Bertha Baker, longtime organist since 1890, retires to Washington. She never missed a service except her annual holiday after Christmas, serving through five pastors and earning countywide renown as an accompanist.
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Bertha Baker
Washington
Local Visitors Share Weekend in Rosenberger Area
Arch Frye of Delaware Ohio visits J B Snapp in Rosenberger. James Williams of Washington spends weekend with his ill mother Mrs A F Williams. J Frye stays with Mr and Mrs J B Frye. Maynard Brewer and friends Raymond Bradfield Maud Brewer visit William Brewer.
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Rosenberger
Arch Frye
Delaware
Ohio
J. B. Snapp
James Williams
Washington
A. F. Williams
J. Frye
J. B. Frye
Maynard Brewer
Raymond Bradfield
Maud Brewer
Winchester
William Brewer
Washington society woman charged in narcotics raid
Mrs Lorraine Horner, longtime Washington society figure and former wife of a wealthy automobile dealer, has been charged with peddling narcotics after an arrest in a city dope raid alongside several others.
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Lorraine Horner
Washington
Capital
Be Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Endorsed in Roanoke
Mrs J P Boothe of 1221 Center Ave Roanoke Va reports improved health after using Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for coughs and colds. Campaigns claim it strengthens stomach and blood plus cough relief with tablet and liquid options at 50 cents to $1.35.
Handley Wrestlers Set to Face Woodberry Forrest Tomorrow
Handley coach J. B. Redmond announced the team will travel to Orange Virginia tomorrow afternoon to wrestle Woodberry Forrest Military Academy. The meet starts at 3 30 and will include nine or ten bouts. Redmond seeks local car owners to join the trip with expenses paid. About 12 wrestlers will go, contact Handley or call 1291 1.
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Handley Wrestlers
Woodberry Forrest
J. B. Redmond
Handley Wrestling
Handley Matmen
Orange
Woodberry Forrest Military Academy
Redmond
Handley
1291-1
Hogue Creek Locals Report Winter Socials and Visits
Hogue Creek Virginia residents share visits and social news. Annie Clowser and Ella Bowman spent a day together. McCormick sisters visited Clowser family. Dorothy Kump stayed with Scott White kin. Ladies Aid to meet February 1 to open Valentine fund.
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Hogue Creek
Annie Clowser
Ella Bowman
Annabess
Mildred McCormick
William Clowser
Dorothy Kump
Chambersville
Scott White
Ladies Aid Society
Olive
Vernon Baker
Valentine Vane
Statton Orndorff
Dorothy
Bobby
Sarah Foster
Maryland
Sloan Wolfe
Winchester
Leslie Ramey
William Good
Laura Orndorff
S. T. Larrick
Larrick
David Foster
Powell
Frank Orndorff
John Boxwell
Mamie Larrick
Mary Larrick
H. C. Moore
Cleo Moore
Pennsylvania
Holidays Observed as Public and National Observances
The text lists holidays observed in states and by federal acts or presidential proclamation. It notes New Year's Day Washington's Birthday July Fourth Labor Day Thanksgiving Christmas and DC proclamations define public holidays while Congress cannot impose a national holiday.
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Union
Washington
Congress
District of Columbia
United States Congress
Ferry Bridge Case Taken To Supreme Court
Attorneys for the Harpers Ferry Bridge Corporation petition the United States Supreme Court in the case West Virginia Public Service Commission versus the Bridge Corporation. The State Supreme Court of Appeals allowed the commission to review the Harpers Ferry tolls schedule on the Potomac bridge. The central question is placing bridge tolls under regulatory scrutiny and possible supervision, a stance the company has resisted.
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Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Harpers Ferry Bridge Corporation
West Virginia Public Service Commission
The
Bridge Corporation
State Supreme Court of Appeals
Commission
Potomac
Harpers Ferry
Local Community Notes Brighten Weekend Visits
Mr Pleasant and family visit Mount Williams area with Herman Adams and family. Mrs Cecil Dyke and two children return home after weeks with Mrs Jackfield Whitesie near Timber Ridge. Clinton Barr and daughter Frances and son James visit relatives near Reliance. Barr attends aunt Harry Lamp funeral in Winchester. Mrs Warner Dyke and Mr Cecil Dyke visit Mr and Mrs Dorsey Ritter. Endeavor will meet. all welcome. Paul Wolverton recently called on Herman Adams.
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Ray
Mount Williams
Mia
Herman Adams
Richard
Thurston Renner
Mary
Verner Milhon
Warner Dyke
Cecil Dyke
Jackfield Whitesie
Timber Ridge
Clinton Barr
Frances
James
Reliance
Winchester
Dorsey Ritter
Endeavor
Paul Wolverton
Bowman Illness Reported In Nineveh Virginia
Nineveh Virginia January 26 George Bowman local mail carrier has been quite sick for several days. Mr and Mrs James Welch are visiting Mr Welch and family. Clint Welch and See are employed on the C W A project at the Remount Station. Charles Tobin has returned from Milldale after a stay. Mir Gibson Henry is visiting his brother Howard Henry.
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Nineveh
George Bowman
James Welch
Mr. Welch
Clint Welch
See
Remount
Charles Tobin
Milldale
sev“Mir Gibson Henry
Henry
Howard Henry
Local Social and Farm Notes From Neighborhood
Mrs EB R Neville spent Tuesday with her relatives. Mr and Mrs Robert Browning of Ashington visited the Mc Cauleys last weekend. John Clarke was in Front Royal Monday. Farmers harvest open weather and plowing proceeds. A McKay of Baltimore visited nearby last week. Ada Hawes spent Tuesday with sister Mrs James Welch. Funeral services held for Mrs John Bowman in Hopewell. Bowman family roots traced to Pennsylvania years ago. Lincoln Bowman visiting grandparents Leo and Mrs Bowman amidst family time.
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EB. R. Neville
Robert Browning
Ashington
Robert McCauley
John Clarke
Front Royal
A. McKay
Baltimore
Eile
Ada Hawes
James Welch
Hopewell
John Bowman
Memorial Hospital
Winchester
Bowman
Pennsylvania
Lincoln Bowman
Leo Bowman
Grimes Gleanings Lace
Mr Russell Morrison has moved from the tenant house on the Roberts Clevenger farm. Mr eeee es is staying here to help care for Mr Beckey who has been ill for months. Sergeant Elmer Uhl of Fortress Monroe and two companions from that post visited the area and spent the weekend with relatives in Winchester.
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Lace
Russell Morrison
Robert’ Clevenger
Eeee
Beckey
Elmer Uhl
Fortress Monroe
Army Post
C. E. Beckey
John Randall
Edward Anderson
Winchester
Ellis Rand
Elisa Rand Randall
Plymouth Safety-Steel Body and Hydraulic Brakes Promised
The copy touts Plymouth cars as having a safety steel body welded as a single unit for no joints to rot or squeak. It highlights hydraulic four wheel brakes with no bolts or cotter pins for smooth, equal action and longer life with less service.
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Plymouth
Suire
Sale of Valuable City Residence Property
Decree in Farmers and Merchants National Bank vs John M Fishpaw and others leads to a public sale in Winchester Virginia. The 20 South Stewart Street residence fronts 185 feet and backs 158 feet to a 12 foot alley. Sale is February 3 1934 at noon with four to one payment terms and bond secured by deed of trust and insurance. Possession May 4 1934.
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Circuit Court
Frederick County
Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company
John M. Fishpaw
City of
Winchester
South Stewart Street
Said Street
Wolfe Street
Eunice M. Lupton
Scott Grant
John M. Steck
Special Commission- Duvall & Dunn
C. C. Brannon
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