Memorial tribute to a Virginia statesman and colleague
The article honors a longtime House member and Virginia leader, detailing his roles as chairman of the Committee on States and Territories and Foreign Affairs, his push for Arizona and New Mexico statehood, and his pivotal wartime leadership. It recalls his personal life, marriage to Anna V. Portner in 1914, two children, and a deep public service ethos. The speaker reflects on friendship, sacrifice, and the enduring memory of a devoted public servant.
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House
of Representatives
Democratic Party
Congress
Arizona
New Mexico
Germany
America
Democratic Campaign Committee
Democratic State Committee
Virginia
Anna V. Portner
Legion Memorial Service for Robert Y Conrad Held at Christ Church
The annual memorial service of Robert Y. Conrad, Post No 21 American Legion, will be held at 8 o clock Sunday evening June 4 at Christ Episcopal Church. Post members will attend in a body and the service will be conducted by Rev Robert B Nelson.
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Robert Y. Conrad
Post
American Legion
Christ Episcopal Church
Robert B. Nelson
Death of William M. Watters a Burlington farmer
William M. Watters a longtime Alamance County farmer died at his home two miles north of Burlington Monday at 2 p m He was 79 and had been in failing health six months Survived by five children Mrs Martha Piper Rev Dr William T Walters Dr C M Walters George Walters and Mrs J A Blanton The funeral was held Tuesday at his home with Rev Dr G O Lankford and Rev S L Beougher officiating
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Burlington ON
Capy News
William M. Watters
Alamance
MF Walters
Dale
Sarkh Rances Watters
Thearmion
John
Greensboro
Martha Piper
Burlington
Wiliam T. Walters
Richmond
C. M. Walters
George Walters
Miami
Fla
G. O. Lankford
S. L. Beougher
Grahash
Rey
Memorial of a respected Burlington physician
The New Providence choir attended with pallbearers from Burlington: Drs We EB, Walker, L A Walker, T S Faucette, W D Moger, R E Brooks and Co McPherson. Floral tributes reflected the high esteem for a man whose life was honest and upright, a noble example for his family. A Thought for the Day favors a kiss or solitude, not woe.
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New Provdencer
Burlington
Walker
L. A. Walker
T. S. Faucette
W. D
Moger
R. E. Brooks
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