Preservation of Shenandoah Valley history urged by Colonel Thomson
Colonel James M. Thomson praises Winchester and Frederick County for recording regional history. He cites Valley significance from Native American to Civil War eras, noting Washington, Stonewall Jackson, Ashby, Lee, and Sheridan. An active Historical Association could help preserve and publicize this heritage.
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James M. Thomson
New Orleans
Clarke County
Winchester
Frederick County
Thomson
George Washington
Stonewall Jackson
Ashby
Abraham Lincoln
Robert E. Lee
Sharpsburg
Gettysburg
Sheridan
Blue Ridge
Alleghanies
James Wood
Virginia
Shenandoah Valley
New Cancer Research Step Sparks Cautious Hope
A cautious note on early cancer research suggests a possible major advance but warns against premature conclusions. Initial tests show promise with an alcohol ether extract injected into animals, yet experts stress that more validation is needed before any cure or widespread use can be claimed.
Early cancer treatment promises to ease horrors
The passage notes that in its early stages cancer can be treated with surgery, X rays, or radium therapy, suggesting that such early intervention could largely remove the disease's horrors.
Rural doctors scarce in Hanover County prompt calls for more physicians
The Hanover Herald-Progress notes concerns raised by the AMA Farm Bureau and National Grange over physician shortages in rural areas. Local towns advertise for doctors offering incentives while critics warn many graduates will chase specialties. In Hanover County the ideal is one doctor per 800 residents, but the county averages about one per 2,000, underscoring the need for more practicing physicians despite proximity to Richmond facilities.
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The
American Medical Association
Farm Bureau Federation
National Grange
American Medical Journal
T. E. Stanley
Beaverdam
Hanover County
Richmond
Winchester Steam Laundry and American Store Robbed
Robbers struck during the night at the Winchester Steam Laundry and American Store. Boilermakers of Washington Hall Park extend their winning streak to four with an 8-5 victory aided by Milier and Burch triples.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
Look
Boilermakers
Washington Hall Park
Milier
Burch
Election results show split wards and small turnout
Municipal totals report 225 votes with J H Henry leading in the first ward at 162, W Alan Peery 118, Leonard Sirbaugh 111. In the second ward 63 ballots cast with R Frank Barr E E Baker and Fred Glaize elected. County notes cite apathy with 15 Middletown 26 Stephens City and 16 Boyce Berryville. Also Winchester hospital delivered triplets born at 9 45 9 50 and 10 with Dr C R Riley of Mr and Mrs Howard Haines as parents.
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J. H. Henry
W. Alan Peery
Leonard Sirbaugh
R. Frank Barr
E. E. Baker
Fred Glaize
Middletown
Stephens City
Boyce
Berryville
Howard Haines
Winchester Hospital
C. R. Riley
Strength For The Day By Earl L. Douglas
The sermon contrasts two kinds of sin the lower nature sins such as dishonesty temper and impurity and the higher nature sins like pride avarice and a cold heart. It cites Jesus warning about handling sin even in subtle forms and cites Judas as an example of a cold heart. It warns that subtle sins ruin souls more than gross vice and urges vigilance against both kinds.
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Judas Iscariot
How's Your I Q Quiz Questions Turn to Page 2
A readable quiz page lists ten questions from a vintage newspaper asking about authors, Napoleon, Panama hats, Marquis of Queensberry boxing, money transfers, Iran, Isaac Hull, Russian acting method, the Preakness Stakes, and the Panama Canal project’s French failure.
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School For
Candal
Napoleon Bonaparte
Panama
Bank Teller Escapes Fake Hold Up In Seattle
Bank teller Otto Krueger misread a man with a pistol and a sack who handed over $50 to be changed to quarters. The stranger stated the act was not a robbery and left after the exchange without further explanation.
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Seattle Wash
Otto Krueger
Krueger
Local students named in Who's Who at University of Virginia
James Leslie Stipe of Stephenson, Handley high school graduate, chosen as outstanding student and selected to represent UVA in Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities. World jamboree reception committee named in Washington with registrants Lester Arnold Gail Robinson Delmar Robinson Robert Green Edgar Smoke Steve Spanos and Arthur Tinsman from Winchester.
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James Leslie Stipe
Stephenson
Handley High School
University of Virginia
Washington
Lester Arnold
Gail Robinson
Delmar Robinson
Robert Green
Edgar Smoke
Steve Spanos
Arthur Tinsman
Winchester
Navy Yard Commandant Named for Officer Promotion Board
Rear Admiral L. M. Nulton, commandant of the Philadelphia Navy Yard, is named on a navy board to select officers for promotion. Shirley Carter departs for a Mexico visit via New Orleans.
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L. M. Nulton
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Navy Board
Shirley Carter
Mexico
New Orleans
Lincoln Blamed For Civil War According To 1860 Voters
The June 3 edition notes the 1860 election where Lincoln led with one million votes amid three Democratic candidates and a two million vote minority, triggering Southern secession and Jefferson Davis's presidency. It cites Lost Cause literature and mentions Daughters of the Confederacy commentary observed by reader Coyle.
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Lincoln
Union
Montgomery
Alabama
Jefferson Davis
Fort Sumpter
Pollard
Stephens
Co. N. Coyle
Speaker's Lincoln remarks not reflecting organization
The speaker who commented on Lincoln stated views that did not represent the organization. This distinction clarifies that the remarks were personal opinions and not an official position of the group.
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Lincoln
Organization
Estate appraisements recorded by the county clerk
Appraisements list multiple individuals with assessed values and appraisers. Names include Lillie R. Kline $311.79. H. B. Kline $272.52. S. A. Luttrell $290.90. F. W. Pingley $8,353.23. Robert Francis Storm $2,000. W. H. Shanholtz $7,479.82. W. W. Clark $321.14. George L. Grim $5,219.75. Maettie E. Davis $9,468.40. Appraisers named alongside each value include Earl Bailey, John Bywaters, Robert DeHaven, etc.
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Lillie R. Kline
Earl Bailey
J. B. Bywaters
Robert LeHaven
H. B. Kline
John Bywaters
Robert DeHaven
S. A. Luttrell
Wood Baker
L. A Hudson
Lee Bennett
F. W. Pingley
Harry McCann
Robert Francis Storm
L. C. Lucas
W. H. Shanholtz
Frank Orndorff
W. E. Kingree
Hammond McDonald
W. W. Clark
J. W. Arthur
H. W. Copenhaver
C. Ridgely White
George L. Grim
C. B. Dawson
C. T. McCarty
H. S. Randall
Maettie E. Davis
Claude Grim
S. D. McFadden
Appraisers Named in Valuation Record
In the record Blanche Noonan and Sarah I Grim are listed as appraisers with a value of $3 929 09. Henry Renner Arthur Sager and O L Peer are also noted as appraisers on the document.
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Blanche Noonan
Sarah I. Grim
Henry Renner
Arthur Sager
O. L. Peer
Girl dies in field struck by lightning near Brookneal
A 15-year-old girl Lois Connell White was killed in a field near her Charlotte County home when struck by lightning. Her brother, present at the scene, was uninjured. The report notes the incident as dramatic weather tragedy.
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Brookneal
Charlotte County
Lois Connell White
Willard Thomas White
Rubber import role in U.S. industry highlights demand
Synthetic rubber is preferred for uses totaling about 100000 tons in the United States each year.
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United States
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44Th St
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Earl L. Douglas
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I.Q
PARTY
Scott
R.J. Scott
New Guinea
Dead Sea
Winchester Star the Evening Star
Coyle
Daughters of the Confederacy
Bolt
Radio Sales & Service
E. Boscawen St
Masonic Building
Electric Razors
Schick Sunbeam Remington
RCA
Baker & Anderson Electrical CO
N. Braddock
B. F. Goodrich
Silvertowns
Silvertown Tire
S. Loudoun St
B. F. Goodrich Store
Silvertown
B. F. Goodrich Silvertowns
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