Virginia Cities Favor Parking Lot In Battle Against Traffic Congestion
Virginia cities adopt municipal parking lots to ease downtown jams. Fredericksburg and Richmond lead with new spaces. others expand private garages and meters. Legislature limits Capitol Square parking to 152 cars during sessions amid plans for coin card automatic lots in Richmond.
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Alexandria
Lynchburg
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General Assembly
Mother's March on Polio raises 314 in Stephens City
In Stephens City a total of 314 dollars was collected Tuesday night for the Mother’s March on Polio. Co chairmen Mrs. Roy Wisecarver and Mrs. Harry Carbaugh led the local effort. The article also mentions the Christophers movement founded by Father James Keller in 1945 with national offices in New York City.
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Harry Carbaugh
James Keller
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New York City
State Garden Club Urges Support Of Billboard Law
Mrs. Warner Snider, legislative chair of the Garden Club of Virginia, sent telegrams to all clubs urging attendance at the 3 p.m. Tuesday hearing in Richmond on House Bill 188. Winchester-Clarke Garden Club led by Mrs. Stuart Row and Little Garden Club led by Mrs. E. W. Barr back the effort. The bill would amend and reenact Virginia Code 33-317 to curb billboard advertising on specified highways.
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Shaw-Nee-Land To Open Two Ski Runs Next Week
Shaw-Nee-Land on Great North Mountain will open two ski runs and trails, designed by Edward Couch. The 800 foot forested courses feature about 150 foot vertical drops and are aimed at advanced and intermediate skiers. A snow-making system and night lighting extend access near Washington, D C and surrounding states. Official opening date to be announced.
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New Mathews Man Sees Change In Local Traditions
In Mathews Virginia J Ed Die Callis aged 81 a retired contractor is celebrated for embracing changing customs. Last year he was kissed 81 times by numerous young women and this year the tally dropped to 22. The piece hints at upcoming highway construction in the state over the next years.
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