Hold Rites For Miss Boyce At Opequon Home
Miss Gertie A. Boyce died suddenly on May 31 surrounded by family. Her funeral at Kernstown Presbyterian Church was conducted by Rev G M Morrow with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery. pallbearers included John Steck and Ward Bayliss.
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Gertie A. SoEwie
Ana
Opequon
Edna Pitcock
Hinkle
Miss Boyce
Ohn H. Perry
Lamp
Catherine Ritenour
Powell's Fort
Carl Boyce
Middletown
Albert
Samuel Boy
Funeral Held for Jacob Dick at Reynolds Store
Funeral services for Jacob Dick of the Cross Junction area were conducted by Rev. J OC epinrdier at Reynolds Store. Interment followed at Blakesburg. Attendants included family members and friends. Mrs. R. &. meon and Miss Tressie Dick joined the service. The deceased, 87, was noted for his upright character and large circle of relatives and friends.
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Waite
Bhirey Y
Howard Reytee
Retta
Marie Ae
Margarey Ie Pinte
Mr. Bick
Elijah Dick
State Bankers Vote To Set Up A Control Body
The Virginia Bankers Association approved a round-table plan to form a state clearing house. It will implement a fair practices code and set a minimum state wide service charge of 50 cents for accounts with 50 dollars monthly balances, with five free checks. Higher charges may be set by banks. E B Spencer and Robert F Hanes presented the plan outlining NRA backed fair practices and service schedules.
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Virginia Bankers Association
Virginia Beach
Clearing House Association
E. B. Spencer
Roanoke
Robert F. Hanes
Winston- Salem
N. C
Spencer
NRA
Fourteen Girls Join Advanced First Aid Class
Fourteen girls from the Red Cross Motor Corps met Friday to begin an advanced first aid course offered by Taylor Barr. All have completed the standard motor corps course and seek further training to handle emergency first aid situations.
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Red Cross Motor Corps
Taylor Barr
the Cross
The
Red Crass
Marriage Licenses For June Ahead of Last Month
At the office of Clark M. Smith, clerk of the Corporation Court, 11 marriage licenses had been issued by Saturday, six more than the same date last month. One applicant faced a delay when the bride-elect had to be present to sign the application.
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Dan Cupid
Clark M. Smith
Corporation Court
Beers for sale by Keffers at Piccadilly Street
Beer advertised for takeout at 2.25 to 3.00 dollars per case by Keffers located at 286 South Piccadilly Street with contact phone 434.
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Keffers
S. Piccadilly St
Virginia Crops In Fair Condition Amid Drought Report
The U S Department of Agriculture reports drought across the country with Virginia showing mixed outcomes. Eastern areas enjoy very good crop prospects while western regions face extreme dryness and poorer yields though hay and clover prospects in the east remain strong. Livestock stay healthy as water supplies meet needs and farmers grow more optimistic than in recent years.
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United States Agriculture Department
Virginia
Lands Freed From Shenandoah Park Boundaries Court Action
A Page County Circuit Court order relieves 732 landowners in the Shenandoah National Park area from park boundary restrictions. The ruling defines the Kelsey line bounds and clears 470 plus acres across Bee and adjacent counties, enabling owners to use or sell their property while awaiting deeds to the federal government.
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Page County
Uray
Eheservation
Grsinal Shebandoah National Park
Kelsey Line
Seya
Bee County
Shenandoah National Park
Jud C. Carson
Eo Strong
Front Royal
Stinking Water River Renamed Shoshone in 1901
The Wyoming river formerly called Stinking Water by Native Americans and early settlers earned its official rename to Shoshone River by the state legislature in 1901. Pre-1901 maps still show the old designation.
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Wyoming
Meat-Eating Sea Lily Displayed by Smithsonian
A meat eating sea lily exhibited by the Smithsonian Institution demonstrates carnivorous feeding after paralyzing prey with poison. The organism appears plant like but is a highly developed animal with no relation to plants beyond outward resemblance.
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Smithsonian Institution
Local Workers Open Drive For Children's Fund
Winchester hosts the annual drive for the Childrens Home Society with Mrs. H. B. McGormac directing volunteers. Contributions may be given to the assigned worker or to Mrs. McCormac or treasurer G. P. McVicar. The society finds homes for hundreds of homeless children and coordinates with Richmond authorities. E. Lee Trinkle of Roanoke chairs the finance council and B. Randolph Williams of Richmond chairs the campaign.
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Childrens Home Society
Winchester
H. B. McGormac
Children's Home Society
Frerick County
Richmond Institution
E. Lee Trinkle
Roanoke
B. Randolph Williams
Richmond
Society’s problems rise with depression in funding drive
The society notes growing issues amid depression and lower returns from the annual fund drive, with fewer families able to provide homes for children despite strong desire to adopt. Among helpers are Mrs. Robert Barton, Mrs. Gertrude Green, Mrs. T. Owen, Dr. Hugh Clark, Mrs. Melvin Green, Mrs. Rose, Rev. R. B. Campbell, Pater Brinton and Mr McVicar.
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McCormack
Robert Barton
Gertrude Green
T. Owen
Hugh Clark
Melvin Green
Rose
R. B. Campbell
Pater Brinton
McVicar
Camel cigarettes energize with natural lifting effect
A New York research finding describes an energizing effect from Camels that restores natural energy and reduces fatigue and irritability. The ad claims the experience is safe, pleasant, and can be enjoyed repeatedly all day without nerves.
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New York
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