Kiwanis Club Spelling Contest and Road Plan
The Berkeley Springs Kiwanis Club members beat Blakely Springs in a spelling bee led by Garland Quarles. They then discussed improving the Cross Junction to West Virginia line Route 7 road, drafting a letter of support with Winchester Chamber endorsements and planning a joint April 4 meeting with the Rotary Club featuring Dusty Miller as entertainer.
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Kiwanis Club
Wednes the George
Blakely Springs
Berkely Springs Road
Cross Junction
West Virginia Line
Garland Quarles
Kiwanians
R. McC. Glass
Jesse Oakes
C. Arthur Robinson
West Virginia
Berkeley Springs
Ter
Chamber of
Andrew Bell
Son of Commerce T
Chamberer
Berkely Springs
Winchester
Henry G. Shirley
State Highway Department
Richmond
R. L. Omps
Thomas Cather
L. H. Zinn
Irwin Oo. Wolf
Hagerstown Kiwanis Club
Rotary Club
Dusty Miller
Townsend Pension Plan Declared Dead In this Session
Washington March 1 Democrats say the Townsend pension plan is dead for this session. Only 30 signatures are on a house petition to force a vote on the 200 dollar a month bill, needing 218. Supporters insist more will be heard, while Rep John S McGroarty and Dr F E Townsend remain hopeful.
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Washington
Congress
Townsend
John Ss. McGroarty
California
F. E.townsend
Long Beach
Cal
Trumpeter Swan Displays Eight-Foot Wingspan
The trumpeter swan, North America's largest waterfowl, shows a wingspan of about eight feet as described in field notes on its size and flight.
Luttrell Sets High Bowling Score in Junior League
Luttrell of National Fruit bowled a 150 for the high game this week. Kibler of Chain Groceries was runner up with 136 and claimed the high series with 364 across three games. Chain Groceries led team scoring with 582 while National Fruit posted 543. Lee Baking Company finished second in team totals at 1,559, with Johnston and O'Sullivan among top individuals as scores are listed for the week.
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Luttrell
National Fruit
Kibler
Chain Groceries
Johnston
Lee Baking Company
Lee Baking
O'Sullivan
Lee Baking Co
Lunsford
Miller
Baked Vievecssesenss
O'Sullivan Sivak
Sseves Ery
Matthews
Goftelb
Hildebrand
Carlysle
Timber Ridge Christian Church Activities
Sunday School at 10 30 a m and Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m. On Tuesday March 12 weather permitting a young peoples social at Mrs Luther Johnson home. All Endeavor and young peoples missionary society members invited.
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Ivan R. Smith
Christian Endeavor Society
Young Peoples
Luther Johnson
The
Endeavor
Strasburg C C C Leaders Meet on Roadwork and Massanutten Tower
The Strasburg and Woodstock C C C leaders meet in Strasburg Tuesday to discuss Route 11 construction north to the town and the Massanutten mountain observation tower at Woodstock. Plans include eliminating the Southern railroad grade crossing and building an underpass. A Shenandoah Board of Supervisors resolution urges completing Route 11 on Massanutten Street while equipment is on site.
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Strasburg
Strasburg and Woedstock
Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors
Highway Commission
Massanutten Street
Simon Wender
Woodstock
Massanutten Mountain
Wonder
Shenandoah Valley
Untitled note on tower access and proposed sale plan
A fragmented passage discusses outsiders visiting a wooden tower and a local meeting about selling the tower. It mentions a goal to sell to someone who will manage access and viewing rights, with unclear specifics about who Sheenaetven is and the sale arrangement.
Brucetown M E Church Invites Community to Service
The South Brucetown circuit M E Church urges congregants to bring a friend or child to Sunday School during the Lenten season. It stresses doing good for others and joining services, promising blessings and a welcoming message to all.
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J. O. Hardesty
Walker Faces Involuntary Bankruptcy Action
London reports James J. Walker former New York mayor may be forced into involuntary bankruptcy as creditors serve papers demanding a formal inventory of his assets. Walker testified he had no funds and said the action would let creditors compel a receiver to assess his financial standing.
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London
James J. Walker
New York
Walker
Sire service linked to judgments for Hattie Car in London
A London-based service used four judgments on behalf of Hattie Car relating to purchases Mrs. Walker allegedly made in New York while she and her husband were separated.
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London
Hattie
Special Meeting At Red Bud Friday
A World Day of Prayer program will be held Friday evening March 8 at 8 o'clock at Red Bud United Brethren Church. L D A of Winchester will lead the program. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Red Bud United Brethren Church
Winchester
A Word for It From Greek Roots on Interest
The article notes that ancient Greeks used a word meaning offspring for interest arguing money compounding appeared to breed more money. It discusses historical views of interest and its perceived reproduction effect.
Doan's Pills Advertised For Kidney Relief in 1934
An old Foster-Milburn Co ad promotes Doan's Pills as relief for kidney issues. It claims kidneys contain 15 miles of tubes needing washing, and warns of backache, leg pains, and other symptoms if wastes are not cleared. The message urges readers to ask their druggist for Doan's Pills.
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Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Trustee's Sale Describes Frederick County Properties
By virtue of a deed of trust dated February 7 1934 Ernest L Bolton and wife will sell at public auction in front of the Winchester Virginia courthouse at 12 oclock on March 30 1935 two parcels of Frederick County land. The first 48 acres along Parish Run near Nain includes a residence and barn formerly owned by Thomas Bennett. The second Lot 38 in Muntzing Subdivision York Street frontage 100 feet depth 150 feet near Shawnee District formerly Eliza E Neil owns. Terms: one third cash day of sale and balance in two equal annual installments with two bonds payable in one and two years plus interest secured by deed of trust and insurance. WM A Bailey Trustee. (2-28-Mar. 7-14-21-41)
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Ernest L. Bolton
Frederick County
Court House
Winchester
Virginia
Parish Run
Nain
Edgar Marple
Hawkins
Thomas Bennett
Shawnee District
Valley Turnpike
Muntzing Subdivision
York Street
Eliza E. Neil
WM. A. Bailey
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Weber
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Men's Club
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Timber Ridge Christian Church
C.C.C
Brucetown Circuit
M. E. Church
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Jimmy Walker
American Tobacco Company
Beth
Louis
By Les Forgrave
Panion
Red Bud
Haddox
S. Loudoun St
Hoosier
Cannes
Dunn & Duvall, Aucts
Panama Rocks
Chautauqua Lake
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Minnie Taylor
Cammertireco Vulcanizing & Road Service
Bickers Motor Co
Winchester, Va
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Shenandoah Motor Co., Inc
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Martinsburg Pike
Shell Shell Station
Valley Ave
Braddock St
Amherst & Boscawen Sts
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