Commonwealth of Virginia Celebrates 175th Birthday Today
Virginia marks 175 years since declaring independence in 1776. Patrick Henry, first governor, led a convention that produced the 1776 constitution and a rights declaration used as a model by other colonies. The 1776 charter created a bicameral legislature with annual governors limited to three consecutive years.
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Old Capitol
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House of Delegates
Textile Mill Workers Protest Minimum Wage
Textile mill workers protested the $11 weekly minimum wage in the code proposed for the industry. At a Commerce hearing, representatives argued the 40 hour week is too high and the wage disparity between regions remains unfair. John L. Barry for New Hampshire labor urged consideration of local living costs.
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John L
Barry
New Hampshire Federation of Labor
John G. Winant
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William Doran Reported Improved at Memorial Hospital
Mr William Doran son of Mrs M A Doran of South Lou doun street has been a patient at Memorial Hospital for some time and was reported somewhat improved today.
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William Doran
M. A. Doran
South Loudoun Street
Memorial Hospital
Prizes Awarded At Four-H Rally At Opequon Park
Frederick County 4-H Club held its first rally day at Opequon Lake Park with members and friends from across the county. Margaret Larrick presided as winners were named in dress, sport, growth and national dress contests with prizes donated by local stores.
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Opequon Park
Frederick County
Opequon Lake Park
Fearneieti
Margaret Larrick
Jane Foote
Gainesboro
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Billy McKeever
Hill Club
J. C. Pertney
Winchester
Louise Carper
Round Hill Club
Bobs Larrick
Frank ‘Tavenner
Bryarly Club
Woolworth’s
Raymond Boyce
Armel Club
Richard Cather
Round Hill
Edwards
Baker's Drug Store
Hilda Cather
Rosene Edwards
Hamman’s Store
Clarence Glos
Oe Recone
Roy Garoe
Pauline Clowser
Ons Club
Estelle Tinsman
Whitacre Club
Gretta Bray
High View
Harriett Adams
Wender
Ellen Huyett
Branson Club
Gore Club
Mozelle White
Ollie Renner
Blacksburg
Mariel Pifer
Book of Relief Club
Isabel Rosenberger
Four-H Club All Stars Lead Washington Recreation Day
Five 4-H Club all-star members from Washington Virginia helped run swimming and recreation activities. The 44H County Council thanks R. B. Jolliffee for park grounds and lake use, Winchester stores for prizes, the home demonstration advisory board for refreshments, David Pifer Will Branner C. B. E. Martin for music, Belle Burke for judging, and all-star members for recreation.
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Washington, Va
Winchester
Home Demonstration Advisory Board
David Pifer
Will Branner
C. BE
Martin
Belle Burke
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