Roller and Rhodes Lead Shenandoah Dairy Herd Group
J S and Paul Roller top the Shenandoah Dairy Herd Improvement Association for the month with 43.3 pounds butterfat per cow as their Jersey herd average. Queen’s Lass and Golden Maiden Frances also posted strong figures. Endless Caverns Brown Swiss and Guernsey herds followed, while J O Beard’s Holsteins averaged 1026 pounds milk and 32.8 pounds butterfat.
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Jersey
J. S. and
Paul Roller
Tenth Legion
Shenandoah
Rhodes
Guernsey
M. D. Rhodes and Company
Broadway
Endless Caverns
New Market
J. O. Beard
Linville
Mr. Beard
M. D. Rhodes & Co
J. QO. Beard
John Alger
J. H. Fisher
M. Driver
Jai
GOP Chieftains Open Door to Smith and Dissidents
In New York on June 22, John D. M. Hamilton led a London campaign kickoff urging Alfred E. Smith and other dissident Democrats to rally behind Governor Landon. He cited five signers including Smith and former officials as choosing party and country amid Roosevelt renomination debates. Speakers framed Landon’s bid as a crusade for liberty.
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New York
Republican National Committee
Alfred E. Smith
Landon
John D. M. Hamilton
London
New York State
Smith
Roosevelt
Philadelphia
Joseph B. Ely
Massachusetts
Bainbridge Colby
James A. Reed
Missouri
Supreme Court
Daniel Cohalan -Hamilton
C. Wayland Brooks
Illinois
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
Heat Wave Sizzles Across Southern Belt Straining Crops
Heat and drought gripping the South and Southwest causes heavy crop losses with corn and cotton at risk. Farmers beg for rain as temperatures reach 113 degrees in places. Virginia to Florida may see scattered showers but Alabama Mississippi Louisiana stay hot and dry.
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Associated Press
South
Louisiana
Mississippi
South Atlantic
Virginia
Florida Peninsula
Alabama
Printers Strike Adds To Woes Across Spain
MADRID June 23 A Socialist was killed by allied Fascists at Alicante as printers struck for higher wages raising Spain's labor trouble. Leftists clashed with Civil guards in several cities injuring others amid sporadic disorders.
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Madrid
Spain
Alicante
Pope Calls A Secret Meeting At Vatican
Pope Pius summoned all Italian bishops and cardinals with episcopal posts to a secret Vatican meeting tomorrow. The holy father is expected to deliver an important address at the session which may deal with the Catholic Action Societies.
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Vatican City
Pius
Vatican
Holy Father
Catholic Action Societies
Herbert Miller Heads Florists Unit At Old Point
A Virginia Florists Telegraphic Delivery Association meeting at Old Point ended with a banquet and sightseeing. Harry R. Houston of Newport News and Granville Gude of Washington spoke. Herbert W. Miller was elected chairman and W M Hemsilller named district representative as the group eyed higher remuneration and standards.
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Harry R. Houston
Newport News
Granville Gude
Washington
Virginia
Florists Telegraphic Delivery Association
Old Point
Edward Ludwig
Pittsburgh
Herbert W. Miller
Winchester
Charles L. Giles
Alton Newton
Norfolk
W. T. Homburg
Richmond
J. B. Hobbs
W. EB. Mesmiller
Ludwig
Florists
Florists’ Telegraphic Delivery Association
Marble Plaque Order Recalled Amid Sanctions Tension
Mussolini reversed a municipal order requiring marble plaques on city halls to honor Italy’s fight against sanctions. The new move aimed to signal resolve on the eve of possible penalties suspension and to show the Italian spirit would not be broken.
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Mussolini
Italy
Rotary Splits Up in Camps at Atlantic City Convention
Rotary International divided its 10 000 delegates into forty camps for an afternoon of shop talk. Groups including physicians undertakers lawyers steel men florists retailers and publishers discuss business problems and solutions. President Ed R Johnson of Roanoke Va spoke last night.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Rotary International
Ed. R. Johnson
Roanoke
Parrot Triggers Help After Everson Woman Fumes Incident
Mrs Ethel Green nearly overcome by fumes from a leaking heating pipe in Evanston calls for help but collapses before the line answers. Her unconfined parrot flies to the phone and repeats the cry, alerting an operator who summons a rescue squad to revive her.
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Evanston
Ethel Green
Florists Association Eyes Research Funds For Flower Preservation
A discussion urged the association to allocate 5000 for research on preserving cut flowers. Studies would examine water depth effects on longevity and how storage temperature keeps plants firm, identifying best temperatures for various flowers. A report on the association’s finances followed. District Rep Mosmiller urged wage-raising measures for florists, with the Virginia unit planning a Roanoke meeting in November.
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Mosmiller
Ludwig
Virginia
Roanoke
Franklin D Roosevelt Boosts Spirits With Rooseveltian Buoyancy
June 23. Four years into his presidency Franklin D Roosevelt remains vigorous. He has gained weight to about 180 pounds and still swims daily. He maintains a tight schedule, escapes to drive in the afternoons, and often visits Rear Admiral Cary T Grayson. Friends say his buoyancy rivals Theodore Roosevelt despite aging lines.
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Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
White House
Philadelphia
Chicago
Cary T. Grayson
Red Cross
Theodore Roosevelt
Strange Creature Washed Ashore Near Sebastian
Hundreds of curious visitors examined a strange sea creature washed ashore at Sebastian. The 15 foot long carcass has a camel like head and a leathery hide with coarse hair. found by a boy days ago, now mostly buried in tide washed sand.
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Sebastian
Fia
Mrs. H. L. Suddith Dies At 80 In Stephens City
Mrs. H. L. Suddith, 80, widow of rural carrier H. L. Suddith, died at home near Stephens City from age related causes. Survived by four children Willis, Mrs. Lula Kitchen, Ernest, and DeWitt with twenty grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral at Fairview Methodist Church Thursday at 2 pm with burial in Green Hill Cemetery. six grandsons to pallbear.
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James
Martha Willis
Willis Suddith
Boyce
Lula B. Kitchen
Stephens City
Ernest Suddith
San Antonio
Texas
DeWitt Suddith
Roanoke
J. C. Hale
Fairview Methodist Church
Floyd M. Lucas
Green Hill Cemetery
Administration Notice for Estate of J. R. Watson Sr
Parties indebted to the estate of J. R. Watson Sr deceased should settle promptly. All creditors must file claims against the estate of J. R. Watson Sr deceased with administrator J. R. Watson Jr in Middletown on behalf of the estate.
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J. R. Watson
J. R. Watson, JR
Admr
J. R. Wat
Dec’d
Middletowna
Civil Service Examinations Announced for Various Posts
The United States Civil Service Commission offers open examinations for positions in public health and agriculture. Pay rates range from 2 600 to 3 800 dollars annually, with roles including assistant animal husbandman and motion picture positions. Full details available from J H Taylor at the local post office.
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United States Civil Service Commission
United States Public Health Ser
Treasury Department
Bureau of Animal Industry
Department of Agriculture
J. H. Taylor
United States Civil Service Board of Examiners
Former County Man Declared Legally Dead
Judge Philip Williams orders Luther Robinson legally dead after years of absence. Based on Douglas P. Robertson’s petition to settle his estate as heir. Estate trustees may proceed with final property division. Harry L. McCann named administrator d. b. n. of the portion going to Robertson.
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Philip Williams
Frederickty
Luther Robinsonls
Douglas P. Robertson
Harry L. McCann
Douglas P. Roberts
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Roller
Fisher
Middletown
The
Association
G. O. P. Chieftans
Smith & Co
Ray
Renner
Youngstown
Winchester Wholesale Grocery Corp
W. Water
Pope
Herbert Miller
Rotary
Polly
Theodore
Agate
Iain
PTTL
SMP Motors
N. Loudoun St
Northern Virginia Power Company
H. L. Suddith
National Safety Council
Civil Service Examinations
Quaker Hose Club
FBI
Ameritex
All Silk
Burnlace
Moresco Lace
Loudoun
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