Oiling Continues on State Roads Next Week
The State Highway Department announced an extensive road oiling program for next week on seven routes. The oiling between Richmond and Danville is complete, linking Richmond with the North Carolina highway system and providing a continuous hard surfaced road from Richmond through Charlotte, N C.
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Richmond
State Highway Department
Danville
North Carolina Highway System
Charlotte
N. C
Road maintenance plan outlined for several routes next week
The report lists maintenance for Route 12 Martinsville toward Danville, Route 18 Richmond to Powhatan, Route 13 Manguin to St Stephen's Church, Route 87 Wilderness to Lignum, Route 37 Lancaster to Pitman's Corner, Route 15 Hillsville to the North Carolina line, Route 39 Ashland to Negrofoot, Route 18 Valens to Halifax, and Route 14 Chatham to Gretna. Other road conditions remain unchanged from last week's report.
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Martinsville
Danville
Richmond
Powhatan
Manguin
St Stephen's Church
Wilderness
Lignum
Lancaster
Pitman’s Corner
Hillsville
North Carolina Line
Ashland
Negrofoot
Valens
Halifax
Chatham
Gretna
Caterpillars Reared on Smoke Contaminated Plants Change Color
Experiments show caterpillars raised for generations on smoke contaminated plants produce black moths. When returned to their original environment they regain normal coloration.
Henrys Question Trahan Campaign Flip Flop
J Henkel Henry replies to Mr Trahan over a political advertisement and a sudden change of front in the race. He recounts Trahan offering to reenter the paper to support his candidacy, then switching sides after being asked to influence a Mr Baggerly in his behalf. July 28 1927.
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Ahan
Trahan
Summer
White Hall
Farmer
Gainesboro
Mr. Wright
Emmett L. Henry
Mr. Baggerly
J. Henkel Henry
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Presbyterians Readied for 53rd Pen-Mar Reunion
Presbyterians and others from Winchester and Frederick county plan to attend the 53rd annual Presbyterian reunion at Pen-Mar on next Thursday August 4. Railroads offer special rates with several travel options from Berryville Winchester and Hagerstown. Thousands from Pennsylvania Maryland West Virginia and Virginia are expected to join the event with a detailed program already arranged.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Pen-Mar
Star
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Berryville
Pennsylvania Railroad
Hagerstown
Pen- Mar
Pennsylvania
Maryland
West Virginia
Virginia
Nurses Home Card Party Benefits Winchester Hospital
Card party held every Friday night at 8 30 at the Nurses Home Winchester Memorial Hospital raises funds for the nurses ery. Admission 50 cents per person Reservations required by Friday morning by phone at 6 1 14 tf.
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Winchester Memorial Hospital
Benefit of the Nursery
Love as the World’s Driving Force Revisited
A quotation attributed to Woman's Home Companion reflects that love is the force that keeps the world moving. The line emphasizes romance as a central human motive and social theme.
Showers Expected In Atlantic States Week Outlook
Weather bureau outlook for the week beginning Monday calls for the Atlantic States to be partly cloudy with occasional showers and temperatures near normal.
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Associated Press
Washington
Weather Bureau
Atlantic States
Richards Announces Candidacy for House of Delegates
Boyd R Richards declares his run for the House of Delegates subject to the Democratic primary on August 2 1927.
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House of Delegates
Boyd R. Richards
Stock Market Shifts Lead From Industrials To Rails
New York July 30 The stock market shows continued advance as speculative activity shifts from industrials to rails. General Motors and U S Steel post strong half year earnings while the rail average holds near highs. Bethlehem Steel rise stalls over dividend question as oil shares and other sectors show mixed response in a firm close.
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Associated Press
New York
Weekly Financial Review
General Motors
U. S. Steel
Atchison
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
U. S
Dupont
Bethlehem Rise
Bethlehem Steel
American Steel
Ford
Chrysler
Pierce Arrow
Seminole
General Electric
Baldwin
Gabriel Snubbers
Timken
Allied Chemical
City Stores B
Continental Insurance
Fidelity-Phenix Insurance
Green Cananea Copper
Musingwear
Radio Corporation
Frank G. Shattuck
Sugars
Condemnation Petition for Winchester Chevrolet Auto
The Commonwealth's Attorney of Winchester Virginia seeks condemnation and sale of a Chevrolet Automobile Serial No 12F21284 Engine No 1356726. John J Delaney and Chesapeake Finance & Credit Co of Baltimore are named in interest. Court set for Sept 19 1927 to show cause.
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Chevrolet Automobile
John J. Delaney
Chesapeake Finance & Credit Company
Baltimore
Maryland
Winchester
Virginia
Chevrolet
Corporation Court
J. Gray Beverley
Surviving Razor User Denies Stereotype About Women
One of the few remaining users of an old fashioned razor body denies the claim that women do all their housekeeping with a can opener. The Arkansas Gazette reports a blunt challenge to gender roles reflecting midcentury humor.
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Arkansas Gazette
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Willard Battery
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H. W. Ebert
H. VW. Ebert
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Landis Tire Shop
Eee Pritacobert Cane
Studebaker
Maxwell
C. B. Organ
Rouss Garage
Braddock Street
Studebaker and
Erskine Cars
Roger
R. B. Rogers
John S. Solenberger & CO
N. Main Street
K. H. Taylor
South Braddock St
Grabill
C. I. Brumback
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