Five accept invitations to court of Queen Warren
Front Royal Virginia July 21 as Warren county celebrates its centennial the crown event gains five more members to the queens court Lieutenant Governor James H Price will crown the queen August 7 in a coronation ceremony The new maids of honor include Evelyn Massey Spotsylvania Marguerite Newman Shenandoah Emma Ginn Baker Winchester and Jean Harmon Orange county with the fourth county represented by the three maid’s honors added last week
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Gov. Price
Front Royal
Warren County
Queen Warrenary
James H. Price
Centennial
Evelyn Massey
Post Oakee County
Massey
Spotsylvania
Bernard Coleman
M. L. Walton,Jr
Woodstock
Marguerite Newman
Shenandoah County
Miss Newman
Wilbur Newman
E. D. Newman
Shenandoah Valley
Edgar Newman
Winchester
Shenandoah County Bank and Trust Company
Josephine Newman
Queen Shenandoan
Emma Ginn Baker
Frederick County
Jean Harmon
Orange County
Warren
Stop Sign Lapses Lead to Near Miss at Gerrard Braddock
An elderly witness near Gerrard and Braddock recalls four drivers failing to stop at the Gerrard stop sign as they entered Braddock. She notes the pattern of moving cars from east and west and asks why accidents occur.
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Gerrard and
Braddock
Winchester
Gerrard
Braddock Street
Gerrard Street
First Manassas Battle Reenacted On Seventy fifth Anniversary
Dr. Douglas Freeman, Richmond historian, discussed the first Manassas battle during its 75th anniversary. He highlighted Stonewall Jacksons artillery tactics and four key lessons from the engagement, noting the early careers of many future Union and Confederate generals and the reenactment by forces from the United States Army and Marine Corps.
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Manassas
Douglas Freeman
Richmond
R. E. Lee
Thomas J
Stonewall” Jackson
Jackson
Freeman
Lee
Imboden
Captain Standard
Old Jack
Dr. Freeman
United States Army
Marine Corps
Sherman
Slocum
Early Fruit Wanted by Butler's Packing House
A brief classifieds item seeks all varieties of early apples and peaches for Butler's Packing House, inviting sellers to contact for supply. The note appears in a period classifieds section and mentions a cool sanitary restaurant context as a setting.
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Butler's Packing House
Albin Soldier recalls burying dead after Manassas battle
Daniel F. Miller of Albin aged ninety nine recalls serving in Col. Holliday’s 33rd Virginia Infantry during the Civil War. He did not take part in the first Manassas battle but helped bury scores of dead after arriving by forced march and railroad to the Manassas field.
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Daniel F. Miller
Albin
FW. M. Holliday
Virginia Infantry
Manassas
Mr. Miller
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Marshall
Banker Dies By Own Hand in Norfolk Home
R Cornelius Taylor 62 assistant cashier of the National Bank of Commerce was found dead in bed with a bullet wound to the temple and a revolver beside him. City coroner ruled suicide, no inquest. He was in ill health for months and survived by his wife Josephine Cooke Taylor and several siblings.
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Norfolk
R. Cornelius Taylor
National Bank of Commerce
C. D. J. MacDonald
Lee
Taylor
Walter H. Taylor
Robert E. Lee
ITI
Public Works
Josephine Cooke Taylor
William B. Baldwin
Bland Taylor
Robert W. Tomlin
Richmond
A. D. Atkinson
Baltimore
J. Saunders Taylor
New York
R. E. Lee Taylor
Water outage on several streets for repairs tonight
The Water Department reports a water outage tonight from 10 00 P M to 12 00 P M on several streets including praddnek from Boscawen to Leicester and Wolfe from Washington to Indian Alley with repairs in the area.
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Praddnek
Boscawen
Leicester
Washington
Bradnes
Brad- OC
Wolfe
Indian Alley
Spit Water Dept
Manassas remembers Bull Run as 1861 scene repeats
July 21 Manassas Virginia hosted a re enactment marking the 75th anniversary of the first battle of Manassas. A national battlefield park is planned with markers detailing both the first and second battles. The event involved 2000 troops and featured a Stonewall Jackson commanded Confederate force in a modern reenactment alongside federal blue troops.
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Manassas
U. S
Twelfth Infantry
Captain Imboden
Associated Press
Heywood Bell
National Battlefield Parks Chain
Virginia
Manassas Battlefield Association
Prince William Chamber of Commerce
State Commission On Conservation and Development
National Park Service
The
Resettlement Administration
United States Marine Corps
Regular Army
Thomas J. Jackson
I.S. McDowell
Washington
Stonewall Jackson
Twelfth
United States Infantry
Fort Washington
Fifth Marines
Jackson
Third
U. S. Cavalry
Virginia ABC Eases Sunday Beer Sales Curfew
The Virginia ABC Board amended curfew rules to align Sunday sales with other days. Beer and wine may be sold until 2 a.m. on Sundays where permitted by law, with 2 to 5 a.m. disallowed, and no extra Sunday privilege granted beyond court authorization. The board compared Sunday sales to a department store’s license, governing only what the blue law allows.
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Richmond
Virginia Abc Board
Rob and Beat Oil Official Rob and Beat Oil Official
C. W. Shields an oil firm employee from Petersburg and Richmond was robbed beaten and left semi conscious by two hitch hikers after forcing him to drive from the Petersburg Turnpike into Goochland County Virginia State Police reported.
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Richmond
C. W. Shields
Oil Company
Petersburg
Goochland County
Virginia
Shields
Winchester water project data requested by PWA official
Col J A Anderson of the Public Works Administration asked City Manager Arthur Field for details on the Winchester water system project. Field indicated the reply would cover project duration, average manpower, and nearby relief workers, noting no commitment to an allotment.
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J. A. Anderson
Richmond
National Public Works Administration
Winchester
Col. Anderson
Arthur Field
Winchester Water System
Washington
Public Works Administration
Field
Three of Nine Are Captured
BRISTOL Virginia July 21 The recapture of three of nine prisoners who escaped from the Bristol jail yesterday was reported. Clarence Peltier 20 charged with forgery was seized by Bristol police. Albert Glover charged with assault was picked up in Clinton Tennessee on a whiskey charge. Clarence Penley returned to the jail of his own accord. The escape used a hacksaw tied to a broomstick to cut bars and reach the outer wall. Four loyal prisoners stayed behind and claimed the others threatened to kill informers. Darkness aided the breakout and officers described it as spectacular for the region in years.
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Bristol
Clarence Peltier
Albert Glover
Clinton
Tenn
Clarence Penley
Shooting in Washington Injures Man. Two Held
Police say two detectives from Fredericksburg questioned two men in the late night shooting of Joseph Edward O Brien on a northeast Washington sidewalk. O Brien face multiple bullet wounds but is not in serious condition. He identified a car and its license before being treated at Providence hospital. Arrested near Dumfries were George Hawkins and George F Tear who claimed no knowledge of the attack.
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Washington
Fredericksburg
Joseph ‘Edward O'Brien
O’brien
Providence Hospital
Virginia
George Hawkins
George F. Tear
Dumfries
Mob in Charleston Guards Slaying Suspects Amid Jail Riot
In Charleston South Carolina two black prisoners Benjamin J Rivers and Isaac Brown accused of killing Police Detective Parce A Wansley were moved to the state penitentiary after a mob of about 500 gathered at the county jail. Sheriff J M Poulnot said the crowd peaked at 500 then dwindled as deputies armed with rifles tear gas and riot gear secured the jail and escorted the prisoners to safety. Detective Chief John J Healey noted Rivers confessed yesterday.
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Charleston
8. C
J. M. Poulnot
Poulnot
State Penitentiary
Columbia
Benjamin J. Rivers
Isaac Brown
Parce A. Wansley
John J. Healey
Rivers
Jury Ponders Sunday Pictures At Petersburg
A Petersburg Virginia jury of five ponders whether Sunday motion pictures may be shown. Test case from a police court conviction heard. S H Northington and H Rubin face charges for operating theatres on the Sabbath. Proceedings concluded with jury instructions and counsel summaries.
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Petersburg
Hastings Court
S. H. Northington
H. Rubin
Northington
Amateur Floor Show at Avalon Vin on July 22
An Amateur Floor Show kicks off July 22 at Avalon Vin starting 8 30 PM. A cash prize will be awarded to the best act and everybody is welcome to perform or attend.
Yard Party at Relief Benefit for Methodist Church
A yard party benefit event is announced for July 29 to raise funds for the Methodist Church. The notice lists the Relief location and the date, indicating community support and a charitable aim.
Stephenson Church Benefit to Pay Debt
A church benefit at Stephenson Church is scheduled for Thursday July 23 at 6 p m to aid church debt. If rain occurs the event will be held the following night.
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Stephenson Church
Thurs
Americans Rally As Spain Battles in War Turmoil
Amid ongoing Spanish civil conflict Americans in danger zones urged to seek embassy safety. Rebels threaten aerial bombardment, while loyal forces defend Madrid and press toward Valladolid Burgos and Toledo. In Tangier the international harbor becomes a flashpoint as Franco clashes unfold.
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Associated Press
Spain
Madrid
Pamplona
Carabineros
Barcelona
State Department
Washington
Spanish Morocco
Melilla
Francisco Franco
Rch
Tangier
Sheir
Franco
Valladdolid
Burgos
Zaracoza
Toledo
la Linea
Algerciras
Cadiz
Malaga
Cartazon
Barccelone
Rebels and Loyalists clash near San Sebastian
Iran police clash with insurgents as 25 die in the San Sebastian area. Rebels retreat along trails while loyalist columns encircle Madrid and advance toward Valladolid and Zaragoza. Front reports ongoing fighting after earlier encounters at Vera.
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Robert Parker
Iran
Spain
Bel
Sebastian
Pamplona el
Popular Front
San Sebastian
Vera
Steel Circle
Madrid
Valladolid
Zaragoza
White Hall Grange Meeting at Strother's Grove
White Hall Grange No 870 scheduled a meeting on August 7 at Strother's Grove. Attendance and agenda details not specified in readable text.
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White Hall
Strother’s Grove
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Miss Massey
MR Winchester
White Palace
R. C. Taylor
Long II
ABC
Rob
Beat Oil
Winchester Evening Star
PWA
Anderson
Avalon Vin
International Harbor
Rage Eight
Hillyard Wall Paper and Paint Company
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