Virginia political maneuvers shape state convention
Virginia Democrats hinge on governor and national posts as Senator Byrd mulls a possible run while Senator Glass promotes him for the presidential nomination. Attention at Harrisonburg Rockingham joint meeting centers on anti highway bond stance and plotting a state executive committee. Former Governor Westmoreland Davis and Lieutenant Governor Junius West are also named as potential candidates. Women delegates at large to the national convention will be chosen among Mrs B B Mumford and Mrs Helen Henderson with others considered.
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Assetia
Sotieey
Eleet
Gama
Orfhik
Byrd
Bonda
Virginia
Antiebond
Rockingham
Harrisonburg
Glass
Winchester
Mapp
Walter Mapp
Accomac
Junius, West
Suffolk
Westmoreland Davis
Loudoun
Henry
Stuart
B. Mumford
Helen
Henderson
Buchanan
George Washington Hotel Growth in Colonial Chain Details
The article outlines the George Washington Hotel and its colonial interior design. It lists other chain hotels Burritt New Britain Colonial Gardner Pontiac Oswego and names local officers Captain Lewis F Cooper President W A Baker Vice President Robert T Barton Secretary H Y D Fuller Measurer R Gray Williams Counsel Clarence J Harding Architect. It notes American Hotels Corporation plans to operate Van Curler Schenectady Shenandoah Martinsburg Salem Glovers Falls Camden and more under construction and projected in twenty five cities including Elizabeth New Jersey Alexandria Virginia Lewistown Pennsylvania Troy New York Kingston New York and Hamilton New York.
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Interio
Burritt
New Britain
Conn
Colonial
Gardner Mass
Pontiac
Oswego New York
Lewis F. Cooper
Robert T. Barton
H. YD. Fuller
R. . Gray Williams
Clarence J. Harding
American Hotels Corporation
Schenectady
N.Y
Shenandoah
Martinsburg
W Va
Salem
Mass
Glenn Falls
N. Y
Camden
N. J
Elizabeth
N J
Alexandria
Night of Severe Electric Storms
A sequence of unusually strong storms swept the region overnight into this morning. Each storm brought heavy rain, vivid lightning, and loud thunder, moving from northwest to northeast and leaving cloudy, rainy conditions today.
Surprise Birthday Party for Robert Loy Jr
Mr and Mrs Robert Loy hosted a surprise party for their son Robert Loy Jr on his sixteenth birthday. About 75 friends gathered Saturday evening at the Vayheme on Cedar Creek grade three miles from town. Younger guests played games while older guests enjoyed conversation on the lawn and refreshments were served.
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Robert Loy
Robert Loy, Jr
Vay Héme
Cedar Creek
Prominent Winchester Merchant Sends Unsolicited $50 Check
The Rev. W. J. Dudley received an unsolicited check for $50 in the mail with a request that it be used for church work in the city. The donor is described as one of Winchester's leading businessmen.
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W. J. Dudley
Winchester
Miss Meta Tolber Visits Mul l ens and other personals
Miss Meta Tolber of Greenwood DC teaches at Mullens West Virginia visiting Miss Ruth Haines on West Water Street. Numerous locals and visitors arrive and depart, including Mrs. Harry T. Cooke returning to Mount Vernon NY after two weeks with Nor ton family.
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Meta Tolber
Greenwood, D. C
Mullens
W. Va
Ruth Haines
West Water Street
Harry T. Cooke
Mount Vernon
N. Y
George F. Norton
North Braddock Street
Henry Dom
Ruth
Dom
Henry Dom, Jr
Johnstown
James Mills
Edward McFarland
C. BK. Neville
Oscar Anders
Lucille Hamilton
Philadelphia
Neville
East Germain Street
Miss Duncan
New York
Mrs. B. B. Sooper
Fairmont Avenue
John B. Hoffman
Wilmington, del
Herbert S. Larrick
Peyton Street
Wish of Little Account Proverb Echoes Ovid
A reflective aside on desire and effort notes that wishing alone is light while true success comes from earnest striving that cuts into sleep, echoing Ovid.
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Ovid
Tomorrow's City Election for Mayor and Council
Voters go to the polls tomorrow from sunrise to sunset to elect a mayor and six council members. Four precincts serve the city with judges and clerks named. Democrats run unopposed in most seats, but ballots may have write in options. Election officials face a $100 fine for failure to serve.
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Tomorow
Friendanlp Engine House
Reuss Engine House
City Hall
Sarah Zane
First Inlard
John W. Kator
Harry L. Homer
Geo. J. Jonitt
M. Lohr Capper
Delmer Robinson
Maurice Murnan
John ‘W. Huntsberry
F. C. Crawford
Elmer Hodges
Henry Brown
B. F. Davis
Mazar
Julian F. Ward
First Ward
W. A. (Sandyker
Hunter B. Grimm
Chas
R. Anderson
Second Ward
W. Nelson Page
Robert Ll. Gray
Robert F. Brill
Riverton Youths Struck Dead and Injured in Storm
Alozo Baggerly aged about 19 was killed outright by a lightning bolt while taking shelter in a shed near Riverton Virginia. Joseph Cassarotti about the same age was badly stunned and later recovered consciousness but remained weak and unnamed at first. An older man named Colter was slightly stunned but unharmed and helped summon aid as the storm prompted alarm at the Riverton railroad area.
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Alozo Baggerly
Joseph Cassaratti
Riverton
Warren County
Coalter
Baggerly
Cassarotti
Colter
Joe
Sickley
Bagzgerly
Bagserly
Attempted burglary at West Cork Street gas station
An unsuccessful attempt to burglarize the Standard Gas and 641 Supply filling station on West Cork Street was made last night. A hole was bored through the door frame and a jimmy was found, but entry was not gained. Manager Louis Ei. Armel investigates with several clues. Receipts are kept in the cash register and are removed at closing time.
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Standard Gas and 641 Supply Company
West Cork Street
Louis Ei. Armel
Armel
Sir Michael Bruce War Veteran and Author
Star Want Ads report a notice about Sir Michael Bruce an American born peer and war veteran and author seeking prior recognition or listing in classified categories. The brief item highlights his status and public interest in a postwar literary and peer position.
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Michael Bruce
Couple of West Virginia Marriage Notice in Local Record
A fragmentary notice mentions Shanholtz and Miss, both of Cold Stream, Waxgtroom, with marriage by Rev. F. R. of the Reformed Church. The item references Joseph H. Savage of Las California and a nun daughter returning from Washington, indicating a local page clipping with unclear details.
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Joseph H. Savage
Las California
Chester
Zaturne
Washington
Ietrie
West VA
Bay
T. Shanholtz
Miss See
Cold Stream
Taylor Shanholtz
L. Hiett
F. R
the Reformed Church
Call money falls to 21 9 per cent in unsettled trading
The market opened with brisk volume as traders shifted focus to steel shares amid expectations of price changes. United States Steel faced renewed attention as investors awaited the next financial update and potential policy signals.
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Sinc
Associated
New York
Ket
United States Steel
Fox Wraps Nose to Ward Off Winter Cold
A quirky feature notes Mr. Fox wrapping his nose with a wrap to shield from winter chill. The item appears in a NW zine style, illustrating a practical or humorous winter habit.
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Mr. Fox
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