July Declared Most Dangerous Month by Red Cross Data
Statistics released by Mrs Helen Wright show July as the year’s most dangerous month with 6 940 total accidents across states including 4 334 needing medical care and 3 814 hospital treatments. The report cites fireworks mishaps and a high rate of accidental deaths from falls drownings and railroad incidents. Grandmother Hobbs story appears in the same clipping.
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Winchester-Frederick
The
Red Cross
Andrew Bell
Chamber of Commerce
Helen Wright
Ersican Museum of Safety
Public sale of county realty in Frederick County Virginia
The trustee will offer at public auction in Winchester Virginia on Wednesday July 14 1937 at 11 00 A M two adjoining tracts totaling 127 acres 3 roads and 38 poles with high grade silica and timber. Terms require one third cash with the balance in two equal annual installments secured by a deed of trust.
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John F. Penrose
Frederick County
Winchester
Gore
Rock Enon
Poole’s Ford
Burt Triplett
Dunlap
Clark Anderson
R. B. Triplett
Herbert S. Larrick
Co. I. Brumback
Clear Skin by Internal Nourishment Tonic Claims
An old style health ad promotes a tonic to boost red blood cells for better skin health. It alleges internal nourishment improves weight, energy, nerves, and a natural glow, urging readers to buy at drug stores for improved appearance.
Red Letter New Testament Offered By Winchester Paper
The Winchester Evening Star advertises a 254 page New Testament with sayings printed in red, plus gospel harmony and Bible history notes. It includes a list of Biblical tree water and animal names and costs 20 cents plus handling.
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Winchester Evening Star
Galilee
Foreign Magazines Seek Shenandoah Valley Publicity
Foreign magazines in Holland South Africa and the Dutch East Indies request articles and photos promoting the Shenandoah Valley. Shenandoah Valley Inc executive secretary Dr G Gran plans a comprehensive feature series on the Valley’s parks Skyline Drive orchards and historic sites. Officials call the effort a valuable publicity form financed mainly by citizen support with minimal costs for photos and writing.
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Holland
South Africa
Dutch East Indies
Shenandoah Valley
Headarters
Shenandoahalley, Inc
New York
United States
Holand
America
North American
G. Gran
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Skyline Drive
Ooenen
Buch
Brucetown Brevities
Brucetown, Va. residents welcomed visitors from Stephens City Romney Martinsburg Martinsburg and Capon Bridge during the week. The notes mention Adams Whitacre Russell Williams Clendening Brill Triggs Win dle Locks Jobe and Roberts visiting relatives and attending local races at Charles Town Jockey Club.
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Brucetown
Eugene Adams
Stephens City
Andy Whitacre
J. D. Russell
Williamsburg
J. B. Snapp
John Williams
Maude Clendening
Romney
W. Va
Corrie Swimley
Charles Town Jockey Club
Mary Jane Brill
Paul Triggs
Martinsburg
Julian Snapp
Olie Windle
Lebanon Church
Kenzil Oates
Capon Bridge
John Locks
Henry Jobe
Kenny Roberts
Ridgeway
Duke students return from war prevention institute
Misses Kathryn Funk and Ellen Brumback arrived from Duke University where they completed a ten day session of the Institute for the Prevention of Wars. Mrs. R. H. Baker is home recovering from a major operation. Gene Elsie of Washington, D. C., returned home after visiting Winston and Dunbar Baker.
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DUKE
Winchester encampment praised by Virginia vets for service
Members of the Virginia Department see Wee of Ky eet oo express gratitude to Winchester and its leaders Andrew Bell and Lee Coble for the warm welcome and excellent arrangements during their annual encampment. J. Jones thanks Bell and Coble, praising their constant aid and inviting them to Staunton.
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Virginia
Winchester
J. Jones
Andrew Bell
Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Jones
Andy Bell
Lee Coble
Staunton
Deford Tannery at Luray Closed Indefinitely
The Deford Tannery in Luray shut down operations indefinitely after talks with the United Leather Workers and AF of L labor organizers failed to reach a financial plan. Officials indicated a possible 30 day plus wait to resolve costs, with unfinished hides to be sent to Newark if workers did not return.
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Schindler
Mr. Anderson
Newark
Who Owns Virginia in Land Use Debate
Clarence W. Newman flags a state planning study noting federal and state control of Virginia land. He cites 68.41 percent farm and forest use with 29.27 percent for forests parks and wastelands, and 0.78 percent in towns and housing, arguing much of the land is not highly productive but usable for other purposes.
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Clarence W. Newman
State Chamber of Commerce
Eatete
Newman
Virginia
Planning Board
Will Rogers Humorous Story About a Fisherman
An old fisherman, tired from a long dry spell, asks a fish dealer to throw him fish outside so he can tell his family he caught them. He aims to appear honest, even if his luck failed.
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O.K
American News Features, Inc
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W. B. Snider & Son
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Gene Ahern
Marty
Andy
Lee
Sky American
Om Amer Cnronamgy Rarator
Sandarr
West 40Th Street
N.Y
Deford Tannery
Luray
Will Rogers
American Oil Company
American Gas
Maine
Florida
American Oil Co
Amoco-Gas
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