Will Set Up Trailer Town Near Baltimore for Defense Workers
A federal plan approved by President Roosevelt will place 326 trailers and demountable dormitory units outside Baltimore as temporary housing for defense workers in the aircraft industry. Palmer said the project, supervised by the Farm Security Administration, aims to provide adequate shelter amid shortages and commuting constraints.
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Waseengton
Baltimore
C. F P. Palmer
Defense Housing
Roosevelt
Palmer
Ann Ie Company
Pynich
Ncces
Army
Oo George Eee
Forte
Corps
Holabird
Farm Security Administration
Palmerid
Question on lens material for fevesinas lenses
The query requests the type of lens material used for fevesinas lenses. The answer references a Canadian source noting that sy opticians use cement for fabrication.
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Surese of
Canada
Conservation Commission Considers Move to Richmond
The State Conservation Commission opened a two day session in Richmond to weigh moving offices from Charlottesville to the capital to speed administration. Chairman N Clarence Smith noted higher rent costs and said decisions require General Assembly approval. Tomorrow a hearing will discuss a proposed hard surfaced highway through Cape Henry Seashore Park backed by the Virginia Beach Chamber of Commerce and opposed by Norfolk women's groups.
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Richmond
Pia
State Conservation Commission
N. Clarence Smith
Charlottesville
Arthur Bevan
General Assembly
The
Seashore State Park
Cape Henry
Virginia Beach
Cypress Pool
Smith
Virginia
Court orders Virginia notice to Thomas Marple in realty case
In Frederick County Circuit Court a suit by Levender Williams and Nannie Williams seeks to remove a cloud on title and to sell realty of Thomas W. Marple, with distribution to rightful parties. An affidavit says Thomas Marple is not a Virginia resident. he and unknown heirs must appear within ten days after publication.
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Commonwealth OF Virginia
Circuit Court
Frederick
Levender B. Williams
Nannie M. Williams
Ida V. Marple
Als
Frederick County
Thomas W. Marple
Thomas Marple
Virginia
Evening Star
Winchester
J. W. Baker
Herbert
Larrick
Bankers Plan 1941 Virginia Conference at University
Richmond committee approves 1941 plan for a five day conference at the University of Virginia in September with panels and national speakers. Dr. Kincaid leads program details. C. Francis Cocke chairs the overall committee. housing entertainment and publicity groups named. attendance certificates discussed.
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Virginia Bankers Conference
Richmond
University of Virginia
Rns
Kincaid
University A Virginia
Payne
Virginia Bankers Association
W & Hildreth
Charlottesville
C. Francis Cocke
Roanoke
Col. Jos E F. Healy
Hampton
Jesse F. Wood
Chas. T. O'Neill
Cocke
R. W. Nuckols
Newport News
The
Associa
Virginia Bankers
Large Brick Winchester House for Sale by Executor
Under the will of Lillie L. Crum a brick dwelling on the N E corner of Amherst and Washington streets Winchester Virginia is offered for public auction in front of the County Court House at noon on Saturday April 5 1941 The property includes 90 feet frontage on Amherst Street 55 feet depth with 4 rooms on each of two floors plus a large attic and steam heating The sale terms require one third cash with two equal bonds due one and two years after sale at six percent interest secured by a trust deed and a fire policy The Enecutor J Enandoah Valley National Bank of Winchester estate executor of Lillie L Crum Deceased 3 T 14 21 28 4 4 51
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Lillie L. Crum
Winchester
Virginia
N. E
Amherst and
Washington Streets
Amherst Street
Washington Street
Enandoah Valley National Bank of Winchester
Daily Crossword Across and Down Puzzle
A compact list of clues for a newspaper style crossword with across and down entries. Includes references to Warner and several wordplay items covering geography, objects, and language. Solving hints appear for a mid century puzzle tone.
Baldwin Sworn to House Seat in Memory of Simpson
Joseph Clark Baldwin is sworn in as a New York representative to fill the seat of the late Kenneth F. Simpson. The oath was administered in Washington by Speaker Sam Rayburn.
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Kenneth F. Simpson
Joseph Clark Baldwin
House of Representatives
New York
Washington
S& Er
Sam Rayburn
Frederick County Farmers Seek Signups for Soil Building Program
Frederick County farmers have $81 020 02 available under the 1941 Agricultural Conservation Program. Committees urge participation before the April 15 closing date for signing farm plans. Current signups cover 2602 tons of ground limestone and 773 tons of 20 percent superphosphate for grasses and pastures along with other practices.
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Frederick County
Stephens City Notes Community visits and local updates
Local residents share weekend visits and travel notes. Guests include R M Carbaugh W H Herrell and Dorothy Samseli at Front Royal while Hilda Doggett visits Martinsburg family. Other names include Campbell Sargent Calvert Brown Tobin and Ayler with varied trips to Baltimore Washington and York. Festival dates North Carolina Washington NC April 17 18 mentioned.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Lomax Parker
Lillie Madigan
Daugher
Lola
Julian Owens
Wydmire Steele
Little Anne Deighton
James Rinker
York
R. E. Ayler
Carl Hicks
Winchester
Benjamin Massie
Genevieve Massie
Ee Branner
Washington
Cedar Grove Social Roundup Amid Visits and Gatherings
March notes show Grace Braithwaite visiting Harrisburg sisters for two weeks. Betty Braithwaite and others visited Louisa Dix in Cedar Grove. A string of guests vacationed or dined with local residents including Emmert, Barrett, and Dick families. The Pleasant Valley Ladies Aid plans an April chicken dinner.
Lenten Services At Pleasant Valley U B Church
Miss Sylvia Crim leads prayer at Pleasant Valley U B Church as Rev Leslie and Shirley host Lent services each Sunday and Wednesday night. Special music enhances the well attended gatherings. Mrs Louisa Dix visited sister Mrs Gasaway Clark and friends Mrs Joe Cave Mrs Betty Braithhorny and Miss Grace Braithwaite. Mrs Clark is indisposed at home and friends hope for her swift recovery.
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Leslie
Shirley
Pleasant Valley U. B. Church
Louisa Dix
Gasaway Clark
Joe Cave
Betty Braithhorny
Grace Braithwaite
Treasury Receipts and Debts Reported for March 19
Treasury status shows receipts of 17 085 08 dollars and expenditures of 61 044 235 33 gross debt 46 628 918 960 86. Increase over previous day 103 230 587 72. The report dated March 21 notes the balance and daily change.
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Washington
the Treasury
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Lydia Etnas Vege
Bulla
Ernest Truex
Sylvia Field
Conservation Commission Conference
Cammer Tire
Handley Schoo
Bankers Plan University Conference
Committee On
Save
N. Braddock St
Daily Crossword
Warner
Begin
New York Harbor
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Stephens
North Carolina
George W. Kurtz
Charman Motor Co
Bostawen
Philco
Anderson
Cedar Grove
Harrisburg
Betty Braithwaite
Sylvia Crim
Gornmon
Esso
Chevrolet
Shenandoah Motor Company, Inc
Srantine
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