Luminous Sign Planned at Route 211 and 50 Junction
A state highway official agrees to erect a luminous sign at the intersection of routes 211 and 50 near Fairfax to direct traffic toward Winchester. The move follows requests from the Winchester Chamber of Commerce and the George Washington Hotel, plus a letter from Postmaster Nelson Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Fairfax
A W Bell
C of Commerce
H. G. Shirley
Deat of Highways
Shirley
Chamber of Commerce
George Washington Hotel
Nelson Page
Shirey
State Highway Department
Richmond
Andrew Bell
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Virginia
Mr. Bell
School Board Plans Additions to Three Frederick County Buildings
At a regular Frederick County School Board meeting the panel voted to begin immediately on additions to two two room schools and remodeling of a third, using the present budget and not seeking loans. Plans call for two new rooms at Kernstown and Mountain View, and converting Round Hill from two rooms to four. The board also appointed several teachers for the coming year, though the list is not final.
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Frederick County
Kernstown
Mountain View
Rosenberger
Round Hill
First U.S. President rides in an automobile
In November 1899 President McKinley became the first chief executive to ride in a motor vehicle. The steam carriage belonged to F. O. Stanley, inventor of the Locomobile, marking a historic automotive moment for the presidency.
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McKinley
United States
F. O. Stanley
Wyoming Will Is Predated Here
The will of Lewis Atley Smith of Sheridan Wyoming is on file in the county clerk’s office. Mrs Dessa McNeil, his daughter, had inherited most of the estate and has just sold the Frederick county property near Nain to George W Jones.
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Wyoming
Lewis Atley Smith
Sheridan
Dessa McNeil
Wade M Miles To Hear Licenses In City
Wade M Miles director of the Virginia Liquor Control Board division of licenses will conduct hearings Thursday June 7 in the county court room at 9 o clock. Persons or firms affected are urged to attend.
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Wade M. Miles
Division of Licenses
The
Virginia Liquor Control Board
Poisoned gum mystery shocks town
Police investigated a suspected plot to poison a family using tainted chewing gum. A sample stick found at Mrs. McKenzie’s home showed a deadly coating, with a typewritten label "Sample" on the envelope. Similar packages were found at three nearby houses, though not analyzed yet.
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McKenzie
L. C. Craven
Weasel Trapping Habits Across Territories and Tunnels
Weasels defend regular territories with cover. Their trails run through swampy areas and follow old rail fences. They commonly travel under bridges or through dense woods.
Quiet royal reunion at Dorchester with Huttons
Prince Alexis M'Divanii and Princess Barbara with her parents the Hutt ons appeared together in adjoining suites at the Dorchester in London. The group kept to themselves as news of a stomach upset within the Hutton family circulated after the princess arrived from America.
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London
Prince Alexis M’divanii
Princess Barbara
Franklyn L. Hutton
Dorchester
Hutto
America
Hutton
Wheat Surveyors Drive Off Bull During Practice
Wheat surveying team and County Agent I Fred Stine were startled by a wild bull during practice as they tested instruments. The incident occurred while the group thoroughly familiarized themselves with surveying gear.
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Bull
Wheat Supervisors
I. Fred Stine
Bull drives party from field as riders halt work
At a farm owned by H. M. Stine a party including M. J. Pease P. H. Wakeman A. F. Lillard and J. Wilson Whitmore faced an angry bull. The animal charged toward the hill and the men dropped their bicycle wheels and tried to persuade it away. A heavy barrage of rocks finally drove the bull off and the party resumed work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Stine
Mr. Stine
M. J. Pease
P. H. Wakeman
A. F. Lillard
J. Wilson Whitmore
Federal Funds Not Available For Materials Corrected
Officials with the Virginia Emergency Relief Administration clarified that federal funds are not available for the purchase of materials or for supervision of work in any city or county. The correction notes the estimated sums, if granted, will NOT be for these purposes.
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Virginia Emergency Relief Administration
Cooperation Requested From Wheat Farmers in Frederick County
The Frederick County wheat allotment committee asks farmers to sign 1934 proof of compliance forms before the wheat supervisor arrives. They must provide a map of farm records of wheat acreage and mark off contracted wheat acreage. Cooperation along these lines is requested.
Wheat survey teams to finish by June 15
Inspectors will visit this week to assist county agents and wheat supervisors. Officials including W. H. Byrne, extension agronomist, J. A. Waller, H. H. Gordon, agricultural engineers, and W. S. Thomas, state wheat agent, will consult with I. Fred Stine and county agents to speed up the surveys before harvest time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Fred Stine
W. H. Byrne
Extension Agronomist
J. A. Waller
H. H. Gordon
W. S. Thomas
Coal sale and pricing offer from J C J Green
Winter coal at summer prices promoted by J C J Green with a Lock box address, coal yard location on 212 East Cork Street and phone 1055. The item includes a note on early sale timing. Also mentions smooth coated St Bernards used by Swiss monks for rescue work and the idea they may perform better in snow.
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J. C. J. Green
Cork Street
Switzerland
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Mr. W. Nelson
Buncutter. Tire Co
Stratherd
Stratford Club Perfecto
Huttons
Associated Press
Scholl
Huntsberry
Wenders
New York
B. J. Reynolds Tolescop Company
Lar
Jmuggs McGinnis
By Wally Bishop
Muggsie
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