Warns against cutting highway funds in Virginia
State Highway Commissioner Henry G. Shirley warned that cutting the maintenance fund endangers $5 million yearly and would ruin primary and secondary roads. He cited $135 million in primary and $240 million in secondary road investments, with $85 million in primary surface costs set to deteriorate.
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Shirley
State Highway Commission
Virginia
Highway Department
Henry G. Shirley
Iway
Holman Willis
Roanoke
State Highway Department
Highway Commission
Maldividance
Setae Olka Ehome Faa
Sonnet
Tor Holman Willis
Richmond
House of Delegates
Winchester Martinsburg Pike site secured for business
Deed recorded in Martinsburg West Virginia shows two men from Winchester have secured a site along the Winchester Martinsburg Pike near the Ridgeway area for commercial use. The county clerk Paul H Martin oversees the records. Local authorities note the location as a planned business site for regional commerce.
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Paul H Martin
Martinsburg
W. Va
Winchester
Winchester-Martinsburg Pike
Wolfhound Measures Feet From Pads To Nose
Scott notes a wolfhound belonging to Buck Bonestall of Oakland California. The dog’s length from hind foot pads to nose tip measures two feet eight inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uack Bonestall
Oakland
Cal
Deed Details Sale and Restrictions On Ridgeway Lot
The deed records a sale by W D Dailey and wife to Joseph Oscar Athey and John Herbert Athey for a 175 by 273 foot lot on the pike. Grantors are barred from selling other portions of the tract to operate or conduct a restaurant in competition with the grantees. The Athens have built structures on the premises at an estimated cost of 3000 dollars. Land values along the pike area have risen since Virginia enacted the 3.2 percent beer law, affecting beer sales in Virginia.
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Ridgeway
W. Va
W. D. Dailey
Joseph Oscar Athey
John Herbert Athey
Athens
Pike
West Virginia
Virginia
Emergency Act May Govern Nation s Business
The Herald-Tribune reports an emergency measure to regulate national business pending codification of industries. Proposed by industrial labor and consumers groups with General Johnson s recovery administration, it would classify workers into mercantile white collar and manufacturing, set minimum hours of 40 for first two groups and 35 for manufacturing, with exceptions. The measure was laid before Johnson for Roosevelt to consider, with no stance disclosed.
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New York
The
Herald-Tribune
Hugh 8
Johnson
Roosevelt
Plan To Link Shenandoah Park With Peaks Of Otter
Washington July 12 A plan to connect Shenandoah National Park with the Peaks of Otter in Bedford Virginia by a scenic federal highway was revealed by Representative Robertson. The route would run through George Washington National Forest with Forest Service officials asked to seek public works funds. Robertson said Senator Glass supported the effort and federal heads hoped for a liberal allotment. The plan would connect with Skyline Drive at Waynesboro linking Panorama to Swift Run Gap already built and the segment Swift Run Gap to Waynesboro is planned next.
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Washington
Shenandoah National Park
Otter
Bedford County
Virginia
Robertson
Lexi
George Washington National Forest
Forest Service
Glass
Waynesboro
Panorama
Swift Run Gap
Front Royal
Mrs Turner's Estate Probate Named Alice T Martin Executrix
The will of Mrs Alice L Turner admitted to record names daughter Mrs Alice T Martin city as executrix and sole beneficiary. Bond of 4000 dollars posted. will dated February 11 1927 is hand written with no witnesses. M M Lynch and Robert T Long testified to handwriting and authenticity. probate granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice T. Martin
City
Alice L. Turner
M M Lynch
Robert T. Long
Lindberghs Held By Weather in Newfoundland Flight
Colonel and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh remain in St Johns Newfoundland as unfavorable coastal weather blocks their planned departure for Cartwright Labrador on an aerial mapping expedition. The Associated Press reports delays due to flying conditions along the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
ST. Johns
Newfoundland
Charles A. Lindbergh
Cartwright
Labrador
Swimmer Eleanor Holm to Wed Radio Crooner Art Jarrett
Eleanor Holm a 19 year old swimming star announces engagement and upcoming marriage to Art Jarrett radio crooner in New York City after three months of screen work together in Hollywood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Holm
Art Jarrett
New York City
Hollywood
Aged Bank A Kidnaping Victim
August Luer, 70 year old invalid banker of Alton Illinois, was kidnapped from his home by a woman and two male accomplices using a ruse. Mrs. Luer witnessed the abduction from the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Luer
Alton, Ir
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Trece House
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Lee W. Stanley
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Central Press Association, Inc
Lindberghs
Jotlog
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Pride of the Valley
Pimento
Rumford Rakino
Pandey
Caraja
Viata
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Green Circle Coffee
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White House Coffee
Majestic
Avery
Mazala
Nt Oan
Sauer
Picnic Peanut Butter
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J.S. H. Creamery
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Crisco
Jctagox
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