General Mitchell to Aid Prohibition Reform Drive
Roanoke Virginia July 13 General William Mitchell retired of Middleburg will headline a Friday night program for the Women’s Organization for National Prohibition Reform the first such event in Roanoke A speakers bureau is formed under Mrs F M Rivinus to arrange public talks The Roanoke branch officers include Mrs Ronald R Fairfax chairman Mrs Ernest Fishburn vice chairman Mrs Paul Hunter secretary Mrs Joseph W Coxe Jr treasurer and others with Miss Eliza Hanckel in charge of auto tag distribution.
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Associated Press
Roanoke
William Mitchell
Middleburg
Women’s Organization For National Prohibition Reform
Women's Prohibition Reform Organization
F. M. Rivinus
Ronald R. Fairfax
Ernest Fishburn
Paul Hunter
Joseph W. Coxe, Jr
John M. Nelson
Holman Willis
Eliza Hanckel
Wheat 46 Cents At Harrisonburg
Forty six cents per bushel was paid yesterday for Shenandoah Valley wheat delivered on the Harrisonburg market. The price was the lowest in the memory of the oldest farmer present. The wheat quality was good.
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Shenandoah Valley
Harrisonburg
Waynesborians Pleased With Gas Prospects
Waynesboro residents welcome natural gas from the consolidation of Utilities Gas Co of Staunton with Columbia Gas and Electric Co. The move promises better quality and cheaper rates, likely boosting domestic customers. A joint chamber committee from Waynesboro and Staunton has cooperated with the local gas company to secure gas service for both towns.
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Waynesboro
Waynespes
Utilities Gas Company of
Staunton
Columbia Gas and Electric Company
West Virginia
Waynesbo
Chamber of Commerce
C. G. Quesenberg
C. J. Bacon
Charles Gaw
Women General and Philippine Campaigns Highlight Early Merit
A woman earned general rank for service and merit. General Acera won a commission in the revolutionary army in the Philippines, organized a 2000-man force, and led it in actions against the Spaniards. Sir J Arthur Thomson names four wonders: cosmic spin, vast space, insect life mechanism, and nature’s order.
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Philippines
Acera
Revolutionary Army
J. Arthur Thomson
Debtors and Debt: European Pact Signals Change
Lipppman argues European creditors and the United States will soon settle war debts and reparations under the Young Plan. He notes Paris and London view a final settlement as possible within months and urges Hoover or Roosevelt to pursue renegotiation for national honor and political stability.
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Germany
United States
Washington
M. Herriot
MacDonald
Hoover
Laval
The
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Europe
Congress
Roosevelt
M Herriot
Middleburg Chooses Two New Hunt Masters
The Middleburg Hunt elected Miss Charlotte Noland and Daniel C. Sands as joint masters at a recent meeting. Miss Noland, head of Foxcroft School, is an avid horsewoman who rides to hounds and shows. Hunting in the Middleburg area will begin after November 1.
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Middleburg
For Sale Harrisonburg Va Three Story Brick Building
Three story brick building on East Market Street within one block of Main Street in Harrisonburg Virginia. Includes a large storeroom and ten rooms above. Described as one of the best business stands in Harrisonburg ideal for a grocery store. Apply to W S Ott 107 East Market Street Harrisonburg VA. (7-12-51).
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East Market St
Main St
Harrisonburg
W.S. Ott
Protection For Deer Is Asked In 42 Counties
The State Game and Inland Fisheries Commission will decide on proposals to ban deer killing in 42 counties including Clarke Rockingham Warren Fauquier Loudoun Greene Madison and Rappahannock. Other items include nets for minnows state trout streams deer season changes west of the Blue Ridge bag limits for deer grouse pheasants.
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State Game and Inland Fisheries Commission
Shenandoah Valley
Clarke
Rockingham
Warren
Fauquier
Loudoun
Greene
Madison
Rappahannock
Frederick
Danish cinema accepts eggs for seats in humor
The proprietors of a Danish cinema announce they will take eggs as payment for seats. It is decided that doubtful currency must not be tested by banging it on the box office counter, as noted by the London Humorist.
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Roosevelt
York Tribune, Inc
London
Gains by Reopened First National Bank in Four Months
The First National Bank, reopened in February after a closure, shows resources rising from 520000 to 596000 by June 30. Deposits near 500000 with about 1500 new accounts and over 1000 depositors.
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First National Bank
Bank
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Goodyear
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F. S. Emmert, Son & Co
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Keystone Shoe Store
Lovett Shoe
Evening Star Palace Theatre
People’s Bargain Store
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Capitol Theatre
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