Gardeners And Nurserymen To Hold Meeting At Virginia Tech
Gardeners and nurserymen gather for the Federation of Garden Clubs meeting at Virginia Tech August 23 to 26. A two day session includes talks by Ohio State and Virginia Extension figures, campus tours, a Mountain Lake trip, and a banquet honoring Mrs. T. Allen Kirk.
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Wil Tendo
Federation of Garden Clubs
Virginia Tech
A. G. Smith, Jr
Virginia Agricultural Extension Division
Virginia Nurserymen’s Association
Kenneth McDonald
Alex Laurie
Ohio State University Department of Agriculture
Owen G. Wood
American Association of Nurserymen
L. C. Chadwick
Ohio State University
Laurie and
A. H. Teske
Mountain Lake
Lanier Polo
Warm Springs
Senate Debates Court Bill and Labor Wage-Hour Measure
Senate on Capitol Hill debates a court bill while the labor committee considers a wage hour bill. The agriculture committee continues work on a power and flood control bill. The labor and interstate commerce panels study FTC expansion. Yesterday the senate opened debate on a substitute court bill as the house passed private bills and approved 275000 more for the Constitution Sesquicentennial commission.
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Labor Committee
Agriculture Committee
Interstate Commerce Committee
Federal Trade Commission
Senate
House
Methodist Youths At Massanetta Conference Honors Clans
Six hundred fifty youths from the Synod of Virginia return home from Massanetta Springs after the 16th annual conference. At the final meeting pennants go to the McDougall boys clan led by Rev. Phillip Roberts and the McLean girls clan led by Mrs. Geoffrey Roberts. Runners-up include the McKay boys clan under Rev. Joann Sherman and the McDuff girls clan with Miss Janie Lapsley.
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Massanetta Springs
Synod of Virginia
McDougall
Uncle Sam's Almanac draws record mail
The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau reports a record weekly mail volume for Uncle Sam's Almanac. Directed by Frederic J. Haskin, the private yet government-sourced almanac sold at a penney price and draws strong public demand. Readers are urged to mail ten cents for a copy.
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Frederick J. Haskin
Washington Information Bureau
Winchester Evening Star
Washington
Melody For Two and Braddock Louis Fight at Capitol
Warner Bros. presents Melody For Two with James Melton at the Capitol Theatre opening Thursday. Melton, a long time radio idol, stars in his third film after Stars Over Broadway and Sing Me A Love Song. The Capitol will also feature the Braddock Louis Championship Fight live from the ring side.
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Capitol Theatre
Victores
Children’s Day Service Planned at Paxton Chapel M. B. Church
Plans are made for a Children's Day service at Paxton Chapel M. B. Church next Sunday night July 11 at 8 o'clock. All are invited.
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Paxton Chapel
M. KB
Farmers To Visit Canada Tri State Vacation Tour planned
County Agent I F Stine reports plans for a Tri State Vacation and Educational Tour to Canada from August 30 to September 4. Seven counties in three states participate with reservations already in place. The trip includes Buffalo and Niagara Falls, a stop at Vineland to inspect horticultural farms, a stay at Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph, and attendance at the Canadian National Exhibition. Cost is 31.60 dollars.
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I. F. Stine
Canada
Winchester
Pennsylvania Railroad
Martinsburg
Hagerstown
Harrisburg
Frederick
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Niagara River
Vineland
Ontario
Ontario Agricultural College
Guelph
Christie
Stine
Mc Cormac dance attendees and local visits noted
Miss Marian and Louise Martin attended the Mc Cormac dance in Winchester last week. Residents including Dr. Henry Clay Smith, Ernest Hottel, Carl Rinker, Russell Carper and others were noted visiting relatives in Roanoke, Strasburg, Harpers Ferry, Norfolk, Washington and Baltimore over the weekend and Sunday.
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Boyce
Marian
Louise Martin
McCormac
Winchester
R. W. Royston
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Royston
University of Michigan
Henry Clay Smith
Roanoke
Ernest Hottel
Carl Rinker
Strasburg
Russell Carper
Washington, D. C
Mary Lanham
Mae Lanham
Charles Creamer
Harpers Ferry
J. R. Strode
Norfolk
Virginia
van der Linden
Wasington
Baltimore
Thurston Cadwallader
Kentmere Farm
Burwell Thompson
Berry's Ferry
H. B. Lloyd
W. H. Anders
Margaret Parsons
Frank Gorman
Yard Party at Greenway and Double Tollgate
Ladies' Aid hosts a yard party on July 10 at Greenway and Double Tollgate with proceeds benefiting the group. Dates listed as 6-29, 7-7-21.
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Greenway
Ladies’ Aid
Roosevelt seeks 10 percent impoundment of government appropriations
President Roosevelt announced that he has asked departments to lock up 10 percent of select appropriations to balance this fiscal year. He plans discussions with independent agencies on possible impoundment methods and says savings could reach about 400 million dollars. Fixed charges and salaries cannot be cut.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Army
Navy
Frantic radio calls spark search for Earhart fliers
Portsmouth reports a man and woman on short wave radio pleading for help in the night. Pete Baker Jr alerted naval authorities and police after hearing a woman voice asking for help and a location stated as 281 miles. Navy officials work to locate the transmitter and vessel involved.
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Portsmouth
Amelia Earhart
Pete Baker
Baker
Pacific
Navy Yard
Naval Operating Base
Lassiter
Eden
Three Indicted For A Hold-Up In Richmond
Hastings Court grand jury indicted three men on charges of taking part in a $2,000 holdup of A. K. Thomas, bottling plant manager, on June 9. Robert Williams and Charlie Booker were arrested soon after. Willie Wolfe was apprehended in Philadelphia. Trial date to be set.
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Richmond
Hastings Court
A. K. Thomas
Robert Williams
Charlie Booker
Willie Wolfe
Philadelphia
Galleher Urges Reform of State Fee System and Sheriff Pay
Galleher criticizes Virginia’s old fee system and proposes a governor appointed three year compensation commission chair from circuit and corporation judges. He calls for sheriff salaries fixed by the commission and shared by state and locality. He endorses Roosevelt’s program and criticizes opponents riding political waves, backing James H. Price for Governor.
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Compensation Commission
Galleher
State Compensation Commission
Virginia
Roosevelt
White House
James H. Price
Fireworks Spark Dog Bites Surge in Manhattan
Bellevue Hospital treated seven people for dog bites during Fourth of July celebrations in New York City. Health Department said they were notified of at least ten bite incidents as fireworks noise echoed through Manhattan.
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New York
Manhattan
Bellevue Hospital
Health Department
Uncle Dan Beard Leads Camp Fire at Scout Encampment
At a Washington gathering of 25 000 Boy Scouts Uncle Dan Beard the U S Scout commissioner lights a large camp fire to begin a nighttime ceremony. Central Press report.
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Washington
Dan” Beard
U. S
Central Press
Negro Resigns From Academy
Representative Mitchell says George J. Trivers, a Black appointee to the Naval Academy at Annapolis, has resigned from the academy.
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Washington
Mitchell
D-Il
George J. Trivers
Naval Academy At
Annapolis
Mayor To Speak At Mission Meet
Mayor C. R. Anderson will speak at 3 o clock Sunday afternoon at the Helping Hand Mission in Indian Hollow on the topic A Church Member's Community Responsibilities. Mrs Henry McVicar reports the road to the mission is recently improved and in good condition. Public invitation extended.
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C. R. Anderson
Helping Hand Mission
Indian Hollow
Henry McVicar
Lightning hits farmer Ingram again in Sheridan
Sheridan Arizona farmer John Ingram reports his barn and two mules burned by lightning four weeks ago. He rebuilt on the old foundation and bought two more mules, but yesterday a second lightning strike destroyed the new barn and the mules, leaving him to rebuild again on another site.
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Sheridan
Ariz
John Ingram
Ingram
Page Renews Virginia Gubernatorial Challenge in Roanoke
Norfolk candidate Vivian L. Page renewed his demand that James H. Price state his reasons for seeking Virginia governor. Page questioned Price on unemployment insurance old age pensions working hours for women sales tax free school textbooks and other issues. Page urged education funding via crime law enforcement reform and probation for minor offenses while highlighting the state’s spending on welfare and parole systems.
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Roanoke
Vnia
Vivian L. Page
Norfolk
James H. Price
Price
Page
Virginia
WDBJ
Roanoke Times
World News
Will Rogers Humorous Story From a Newsroom
Will Rogers shares a humorous glimpse of newsies and their lines. The piece notes how tough newsroom life can be and the value of listening to the young reporters for experience and wit.
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Will Rogers
Newstore
Kidders
Newsboy's Trade Reflects Simple Motive for Papers
A story recalls a Newsboy selling papers for five cents, buying and reselling at the same price. When questioned about profit the boy says he does it to get a chance to hol. This vignette captures a small, steadfast effort tied to a larger aspiration.
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American News Features, Inc
Debtor’s prison view on petty offenses and tax limits
A speaker critiqued current enforcement of minor offenses as a debtor’s prison. He urged reducing state automobile license tag fees and forbidding cities from surpassing the state tax on autos.
Night miscue stops play in Pocatello softball tilt
Two teams in red uniforms played under lights when an outfielder wandered onto the illuminated field grazing a nearby area. Both teams kept eyes on the ball despite the odd scene. No injuries or plays resulted from the incident.
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Pocatello
Idaho
Old Golds Freshness Warns July Weather
An advertisement extols Old Gold cigarettes highlighting double Cellophane packaging and moisture protection to keep the tobacco fresh. It features a nostalgic line about a grandpa trying the product and praising its berry like flavor, asserting lasting freshness even in heat.
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Ati Cols
Imperial
Penn Station
Broadway
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Virginia Visitors Service
Elezerkel Keyes
Baker’s Drug Store
Capitol Hill
Associted Press
Massanetta
Noxzema
Silco
Cut Price Stores Inc
Loudoun St
Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Mali
Warner Bros. Capitol
Amelia
Amy Earhart
South Seas
Frank Noonan
Medford
Mass
State
Uncle Dan
Mission Meet
Glaize & Bro
Cameron St
Fairfax Lane
Percecu
Iil A
Mary Perry
Cleveland
W. C. Perry
Indianapolis
O.g’s
P. Lobillard Company, Inc
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