County Schools Criticisms Prompt Reader Letter
Henry Mears of Stephens City VA questions school board finances and a coal bid scandal, urging elected school board members like county treasurer and revenue commissioner to be chosen locally. He cites Deborah and Virginia freedom, calling for reform in Frederick County. Included note on Bible chaptering history.
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J. W. Richard
Europe
England
Frederick County
Commonwealth of Virginia
Peery Road System Support Ad by Rhodes in Virginia
John O. Rhodes of Louisa endorses George C. Peery for Governor citing Byrd road bill benefits. He argues state takeover of county roads saved about 2.895 million dollars and improved roads in one year, urging continued use of the law to save nearly 3 million annually and advance rural road construction.
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John O. Rhodes
Louisa
Richmond
General Assembly
Virginia
George C. Peery
Peery Opposes Gas Tax Increase and Proposes License Cuts
George C. Peery, candidate for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, states he does not favor increasing the gasoline tax. He outlines a graduated license fee plan based on car weight, ranging from $10 to $35, intended to fund road maintenance and provide savings to motorists. He advocates heavier charges for heavier vehicles.
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George C. Peery
Richmond
Whitestone
Staunton
Virginia
Wiley Post Roars Homeward to New York
Wiley Post lands in New York after a long Alaska to Siberia journey. He praises Pilot Joe Crosson and Flat Alaska airport staff for repairs and support. Post describes a hard route from Khabarovsk through mountains and clouds, with 150 gallons of fuel remaining on arrival.
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Alaska
Joe Crosson
Fiat
Winnie
Crosson
Siberia
Post
Khabarovsk
Bukhlovo
American
Nome
Atlantic
Russia
Young Roosevelt to Wed Miss Googins in Iowa
In Burlington Iowa on July 21 1940 Elliott Roosevelt son of the President will marry Ruth Googins 23 of Fort Worth Texas in a secluded home wedding. The couple will honeymoon westward after the ceremony and only close family attend while Amon Carter publisher is among expected guests.
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Burlington
Iowa
Miss Ruthgins
Fort Worth
Tex
Elliott Roosevelt
Anna Roosevelt Dall
Miss Googins
Amon Carter
The
J. S. Orndorff Dies At Hayfield Home
J S Orndorff of Gainesboro and Gove Lenore dies at his Hayfield home. Funeral set for Monday at 2:30 PM at Mount Olive Brethren Church with Rev Franklin Senger presiding. Interment in cemetery beside the church. Pallbearers named N K Larrick Newton Cather William Clowser Harry Carper Mark Carper Oliver Clowser.
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Orndorff
Gainesboro
Gove
Lenore
Mount Olive Brethren Church
Franklin Senger
R. Ludwig
W. H. Sampsell
N. K. Larrick
Newton Cather
William Clowser
Harry and Mark Carper
Oliver Clowser
Notice of Administrators for Kneisley Estate
The undersigned have duly qualified as Administratives of the Estate of G H Kneisley deceased. Creditors and witnesses are asked to settle claims at once and present verified demands for payment. Strasburg Virginia R No 2.
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G H. Kneisley
G. H. Kneisley
Strasburg
R. No
Clergy retiree to Officiate at Wedding
Dr Nabotn Osborne former pastor of the First Congressional Church will officiate at the wedding. He is a close friend of the Swiler family. Young Roosevelt said in Chicago his schedule tomorrow would consist mainly of sleeping late. With his sister Mrs Dall the President's son went to the World’s Pair tonight as guests of friends and would go out to see the town.
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Nabotn Osborne
First Congressional Church
Swiler
Roosevelt
Chicago
Dall
South End Hose Company Yard Party Planned for July 27 28
The Ladies Auxiliary of the South End Hose Company meets to organize a yard party for the benefit of the company. Refreshments will be served on Thursday and Friday nights, July 27 and 28, and Winchester residents are invited to attend for a good time.
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South End Hose Company
Winchester
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