International Seascout Jamboree and Australian Letter Exchange
A summary of Seascout events and correspondence in 1934 includes plans for an International Seascout Jamboree in Australia with demonstrations and cross national friendships under Scouting ideals. It also recounts a long World Brotherhood of Boys letter from Mooroopna North Victoria to Cub George Ritter about local scouting life, school, farm life, hobbies, and hopes to attend the jamboree, plus a Troop 1 meeting note and summer camping guidance from Cubmaster Laurens Jones and assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
George Ritter
Winchester
World Brotherhood of Boys Department
Noor
New York City
Sheparton
Thyabron
U. S
Mooroopna North
Victoria
England
Lutheran Church
Coover
Cooper
Tom Rodman
Laurens Jones
Howard L. James
Crumbling Refuge of John Brown in Iowa
In West Branch Iowa locals note the 1857 58 cement house John Brown used as a refuge is collapsing. The once sturdy story and a half building now shows an east wall collapse and a failing roof. Historians urge preservation but funds remain scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Branch
Iowa
John Brown
Springdale
Administratrix Named For C. G. Whetzel Estate
Kathryn Myers Whetzel widow of Carey Gordon Whetzel is appointed administratrix of his estate after he died intestate. Kathryn Myers Cooper qualifies with John A. Myers as surety on a four thousand dollar bond. Appraisers named: Herbert Schutte Clayton Cochran Ryland Conner Harry Stotler and Lester Forney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Myers Whetzel
Carey Gordon Whetzel
Kathryn Myers Cooper
Corporation Court
John A. Myers
Herbert Schutte
Clayton Cochran
Ryland Conner
Harry Stotler
Lester Forney
Burnt Church Sunday School Holds Annual Picnic
Burnt Church Presbyterian Sunday School with about 50 members led by William C. Miller held its annual picnic. They departed at 8 a.m. from the Miller home, ate dinner at Ice Mountain, then swam at Kale Ford, W Va, before returning about 8 p.m. praising it as one of the finest picnics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnt Church
Presbyterian
William C. Miller
Miller
Ice Mountain
Kale Ford
W. Va
Bald
Expect To Bring 10 Carloads Of Cattle To County
Mr. Jones of the Virginia Emergency Relief Administration visits the county to inquire about land for grazing Western cattle. About 10 carloads are expected. W. Frank Bailey oversees VERA work locally and will arrange grazing land. Landowners with suitable land should contact County Agent I. Fred Stine or Bailey at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Jones
Virginia Emergency Relief Administration
W. Frank Bailey
I. Fred Stine
Mrs Elizabeth Lucas Attends Fourth of July in Shepardstown
Miss Elizabeth S Lucas secretary to County School Superintendent Leslie D Kline spent the Fourth of July with her mother Mrs Rion Lucas in Shepherdstown West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth S. Lucas
Leslie D. Kline
Rion Lucas
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Tennants Injured When Car Locks On Carson Hill
Mr and Mrs James Tennant of Front Royal escaped serious injury when their auto went out of control near the Norfolk and Western Railway underpass. The car ran off the road, toppled 15 feet, and slid down an embankment at the Shenandoah river bridge. Mrs Tennant and her husband suffered only surface cuts and bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Tennant
Front Royal
Norfolk and Western Railway
Shenandoah River
Riverton
Carson Hill
Riverside
Montgomery Ward
Transparents Bring $2 Barrel At Paw Paw
The Consolidated Orchard Company reports two cars of Yellow Transparents at $2 per bushel f o b loading station for 2 inch up at Paw Paw. One car rolled Tuesday morning to an Ohio city where Illinois Transparents could influence the market. the second car heads to Pennsylvania today or tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated Orchard Company
Paw Paw
Ohio City
Illinois
Penn_sylvania
Martinsburg Fruit Exch Sets Price Floor for Transparents
Martinsburg Fruit Exchange reports several Transparents sold out of the Roanoke Virginia section with grower net returns at $2 f. o. b and orders exceeding supply. Growers and salesmen meet at Martinsburg to discuss price levels and suggest $1.50 as the minimum below which two inch pack Transparents should not be sold. Market currently runs well ahead of their figures and strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
Roanoke
Plan To Send Boys To Short Course
The Round Hill 4-H Club, aided by the club girls, plans a yard party on July 11 to raise funds to send two boys to Blacksburg for the 4-H Club short course the week of July 23 to 28. Raymond Carpenter and Earl Cather were chosen to represent the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Round Hill
Blacksburg
Raymond Carpenter
Earl Cather
Man Fined Ten Dollars For Reckless Driving
Frank Whitacre of the northern county section was fined 10 dollars and costs by Trial Justice A J Tavenner on the charge of reckless driving. He was arrested July Fourth by State Traffic Officer R E Bayliss on U S Route 50 for speeding at 50 or 60 miles an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Whitacre
A. J. Tavenner
Whitacre
R. E. Bayliss
Local resident named administrator for Campbell estate
P. E. Lineburg of Stephens City has qualified as administrator of the estate of the late James S. Campbell, posting a $600 bond with Maryland Casualty Company. Appraisers named by Clerk C. C. Brannon in Frederick County are Dr. E. M. Steele, G. W. Lemley, J. W. Venable, W. H. Herrell and H. B. Tevault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. E. Lineburg
Stephens City
James S. Campbell
Maryland Casualty Company
C. C. Brannon
Frederick County
E. M. Steele
G. W. Lemley
J. W. Venable
W. H. Herrell
H. 8. Tevault
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B. M. Ballastyne
E. G. Ellis
T. Bevan
Murray
Melbourne
Cubs
The
Associated Press
C. G. Whetzel Estate
Buncutter ‘Tire Co
Montgomery
Sui
Montgomery Ward& Co
S. Loudoun Street
Muggs McGinnis
Mey
Wary
Ann Gubonik
Mary Ann
Alo
General Press Association. Inc
Wally
Rayons
Wenders
Campbell Admr
Stratford Club Perfecto Cigars
Philco
E. Water St
McKay
Geo. W. Kurtz
Cameron Street
John S. Miller & Company
Winchester Furniture Co
DPA
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