Red Cross Faces Hard Problem of Disabled Woman and Family
Red Cross officials in Virginia describe a case where a hardworking mother, with tuberculosis, cannot care for her 10 year old imbecile deaf mute blind child. They report no local institutions available and urge increased state appropriations for feebleminded care. The Red Cross is also seeking homes for five children deserted by their mother and suffering neglect and vermin.
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Virginia
Central State Hospital
Petersburg
Red Cross
Davenport Leads Virginia Child Welfare Study
Mr. William H. Davenport, a specialist in child care studies, was appointed several months ago by Governor Davis to conduct a study of Virginia's dependent children.
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William H. Davenport
Davis
Virginia
Davenport visits Virginia agencies on child detention reform
Mr Davenport travels to orphanages and jails across Virginia urging action on child detention laws. He notes Virginia has the highest illegitimate birth rate and stresses need for birth registration reforms.
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Dren
Red Cross
Davenport
Raphodo Peaeog Rginia
Virginia
The Chime of Cornbread Propaganda Satire
A tirade links sugar in corn bread to social ills and political disruption. It mocks a Sugar in cornbread campaign by claiming it spawns crime and disorder, calling for a constitutional ban and immediate voting. The piece satirically targets reform rhetoric and wartime-era tensions.
Aftermath of War Warns of Lasting Scars
In Cumberland Maryland a Times reflection on postwar society notes war damages linger as hatred remains, moral fiber weakens, and violence and strikes mark the recovery era. It argues reason and fair debate, not force, will heal the damage and end class conflict.
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Germany
Reunion of Charley Rouss Fire Company Members
Sixty eight members attended the regular monthly meeting of the Charley Rouss Fire Company last Friday night. Veterans recalled firefighting in the eighties and praised current members for their spirit. The highlight was plans for the Virginia state firemen convention in Lexington on August 24 25 and 26.
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Charley Rouss Fire Company
Virginia
Lexington
Lex
Rousse Firemen To Visit Natural Bridge Union Night
The Rousse firemen plan a July 1 regular meeting branded union night with guests of honor from the old Union Steam Fire Company and the old Union Cornet Band. The event honors past members who shaped the company’s history.
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Ington
Rousse
Natural Bridge
Union
Old Union Steam ,Fire Company
Old Union Cornet Band
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Miss Malcolm Leaves Winchester Red Cross Field
Miss Mary Malcolm, six months with the Winchester and Frederick County Chapter of the Red Cross, has left for Atlanta Georgia. The Potomac division training center is now under the Southern division and will operate nearer Atlanta. Miss Martha Stowers will stay through summer to continue the discharged soldier program. Following the secretary's Star Tannery visit, six ex service men were in the office with papers wanned and affidavits for a man unable to work since discharge.
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Mary Malcolm
Winchester
Frederick County
Red Cross
Atlanta
Martha Stowers
Star Tannery
Entraining Cadets Aided By Maryland Men
Mr. W. Ray Smith of Brunswick Maryland assisted at New Market Virginia in entraining cadets from Staunton Military Academy who had camped on the battlefield for a week. Traveling passenger agent C. W. Allen of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad accompanied them.
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W. Ray Smith
Brunswick
New Market
Staunton Military Academy
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Memorial Day Observed in Baltimore Address by Major Denny
Baltimore observed Confederate memorial day with Major James W. Denny, formerly of Clarke County Virginia, delivering the address. The benediction was given by Rev. Dr. William M. Dame, rector of Memorial Protestant Episcopal Church.
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Baltimore
James W. Denny
Clarke County
William M. Dame
Memorial Protestant Episcopal Church
Mr. Lewis Buddy Leaves for Boston Amid Orchard Land Interest
Mr. Lewis Buddy a director of the American City Bureau departed on an early train to Boston Massachusetts after a weekend with Mr and Mrs Alva C Richards. He has recently become interested in orchard land in this vicinity.
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Lewis Buddy
American City Bureau
Boston
Mass
Alva C. Richards
Buddy
John Jones Visits Charlottesville Friends
Mr. John Jones a well known Confederate veteran from Charlottesville Virginia has been visiting friends in town.
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John Jones
Charlottesville, Va
Reverend Malcolm S. Taylor Accepts Danville Rector Call
The Rev. Malcolm S. Taylor, longtime rector of Ryville Protestant Episcopal Church in Clarke County, will become rector of Epiphany Church in Danville Virginia succeeding Rev. J. Cleveland Hall. He plans to start in September.
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Malcolms. Taylor
Race Protestant Episcopal Church
Ofryville
Clarke County
Epiphany Church
Danville
J. Cleveland Hall
D. D
Notary Richard H Gray Consecrated by Governor Da vis
Richard H Gray was appointed a notary public by Governor Davis for four years from May 28 1921 He qualified in the Corporation Court gave bond of 500 and took the oath of office as required by law.
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Richard H. Gray
Davis
Samuel V. Trenary Named Estate Administrator
An order in the Corporation Court appoints Samuel V. Trenary as administrator of his father R. E. Trenary's estate and he has given a nominal bond.
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Corporation Court
Sam‘uel “V. Trenary
R. E. Trenary
Baltimore Woman Helen Brewer Visits Parents on Main Street
IRs. Helen Brewer of Baltimore has spent several days at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Funk on South Main Street.
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Irs
Helen Brewer
Baltimore
Harry A. Funk
South Main Street
Haddox Family Returns to Washington After Visit
Mr and Mrs George C Haddox return to Washington with their two children after visiting the Haddox grandparents at Senseney Place.
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George C. Haddox
Washington
George W. Haddox
Senseney Place
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