Shenandoah P T A Sets Objectives For Growth And Cooperation
The Shenandoah District P T A approved objectives at its annual meeting at Christ Episcopal Church. The plan includes expanding P T A units in Frederick County, increasing current membership, and aligning programs with local, state, and national guidelines. It promotes child centered programs, institute attendance, bulletins study, Virginia Bulletin and National Parent Teacher magazine use, and close cooperation with broader state programs. It also emphasizes child study groups and forum discussions as ongoing activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah District
Parent-Teachers Association
Christ Episcopal Church
Leslie Fox Keyser
Front Royal
P.T. A
Frederick County
Virginia Bulletin
Grimes Gleanings Reports Local News and Reminiscences
Grimes Virginia notices mourn the death of Mrs. William Hubbard from Winchester and recall her former residence. Local names include H B Taylor Mind Meaty Bodkey, Leslie Paangle of Winchester, and Gerald Luttrell occupying the remodeled crossroads house once used as a meeting place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grimes
William Hubbard
Winchester
H. B. Taylor
Bodkey
Erasta
White Hall
Goff Clark
Inwood
W. A
Leslie Paangle
Winchess
Ernest Clevenger
Gerald Luttrell
Rev. Cow
Galilee
Woodbine
Cross Roads
Ideal Tourist Home Listed for Seasonal Demand
A large empty tourist home with 10 rooms and bath sits on a 70 by 200 foot lot with a large garage. Priced at $6000, it is advertised as ready for occupancy and a daily income source during the upcoming season. The ad notes attractions like the Apple Blossom Festival and traffic from automobiles headed to New York's World Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Funeral Services for Arthur Dean
Funeral services for Arthur C. Dean well known Winchester printer and Spanish War veteran were held at 11 o'clock this morning in Jones chapel with Rev. Herman McKay officiating. Interment followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers Edward Jones Harry Jones Harvey Sydner C Frank Grim Luther Kremer and James Bentley. Members of Col J C Baker Camp United Spanish War Veterans attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur C. Dean
Winchester
Memorial Hospital
Jones Chapel
Herman McKay
Market Street Methodist Church
Mount Hebron
Edward and
Harry Jones
Harvey Sydner
C. Frank Grim
Luther C. Kremer
James E. Bentley
Col. J
Powers Injured In Auto Mishap On Pairmont Avenue
Douglas Powers was treated for minor cuts and bruises at Memorial Hospital and discharged. He returned to work at Buncutter Tire Company. Officers found Powers’ car collided with a vehicle owned by Robert Miller parked at 515 Fairmont Avenue. both cars were badly damaged. Investigation not yet complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Powers
Pairmont Avenue
Memorial Hospital
Buncutter Tire Company
Powers
Robert Miller
Fairmont Avenue
Glenn L. Martin reports 1938 profits double 1937
The Glenn L. Martin Company announces 1938 profits more than twice 1937, equaling 2.15 per share on outstanding stock. The Baltimore firm builds commercial and military aircraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Glenn L. Martin Company
New Regulations Described For Home Workers
Virginia employers are alerted by W C Cole of the U S Department of Labor wage and hour division about new rules for home workers who produce goods at home with materials supplied by an employer. Employers must keep records listing each worker, address, date of birth, age, and each distributor or agent, plus dates and hours of work, amounts paid, piece rates, wages per lot, social security deductions, and wage payment dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
W. C. Cole
U. S. Department of Labor
Navajo Indians Fear Wagon Reflector Rules In Tribal Meeting
In Gallup New Mexico Navajo leaders asked if future vehicle rules will require state licenses for wagons and tail lights for saddle horses during a tribal meeting. They requested adding red reflectors to wagons and voiced concern over government encroachment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallup, N. M
Police Seek Auto Thief After Berryville Theft
Police pursued a thief who stole a car from Joseph Rutter of Berryville and abandoned it on South Kent Street. The suspect fled on foot after colliding with another vehicle and outran Privates Ward and Ritter near midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Rutter
Berryville
South Kent
Ward and
Ritter
Rough Weather Threatens Grand National Race Field
A wild northwest wind and possible snow threaten to scramble the 101st running of the Grand National at Aintree. Thirty seven probable starters are in their stalls as preparations continue despite weather and festive bets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antree
Eng
Aintree
John Henry Lewis Plans to Stay in Ring Despite Eye Injury
World light heavyweight champion John Henry Lewis said his left eye vision is somewhat impaired but he will continue to fight. He spoke in Pittsburgh after his latest bout and indicated no immediate retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
John Henry Lewis
Large Acreage In U S Forest Razed By Fires In 1938
Forest Supervisor M C Howard told the Virginia State Chamber of Commerce that 41 fires burned and damaged 99 acres of National Forest land near the George Washington National Forest in 1938. Suppression costs exceeded 6000 dollars. Smokers caused 20 fires. incendiaries and brush burners caused five each. railroads and campers three each. miscellaneous two. lightning two. Nine cases are prosecutable, two pending, one lost, six convicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington National Forest
M. C. Howard
Virginia State Chamber of Commerce
National Forest
Boxer barred from title bout after eye exam refusal in London
The Michigan Board of Athletic Control banned Lewis last week for refusing an eye examination ahead of a planned title defense in London against Dave Clark. The action blocks his scheduled bout with Len Harvey, pending regulatory review and potential reinstatement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len Harvey
London
Eny
Michigan Board of Athletic Control
Lewis
Dave Clark
Renegade rancher Durand repels posse at canyon fortress
A shaggy maned rancher in Clarksfork canyon near Cody Wyoming repelled 100 pursuing men as eight sharpshooters climbed toward his cliff fortress. Durand shot dead two pursuers within 50 yards as gunfire scattered the eight-man rear party. Local officials, including Sheriff Frank Blackburn, identified Durand as a 26-year-old rancher and noted his ties to notable rodeo families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cody Wyo
Canyon
Clarksfork Canyon
Wyoming
Earl Durand
Sunlight Valley
Frank Blackburn
Park County
Bill Garlow
W. F
Buffalo Bill) Cody
Tom Knight
Nick Knight
Mel Stonehouse
Durand
Arthur Argento
Meeteetse
Wyo
Orville Linaberry
Cody
Frank Moris
North Fork
Durand Mortar Threats Lead to Sheriff Range Ban
Sheriff Blackburn ordered deputies to keep away from Durand's firing range after a tense night. A letter Durand left at a ranch claimed he knew he was "done for" and suggested his head be mounted in the courthouse. He also allegedly appealed to Senator J C O Mahoney for trench mortar authority to blast from his fort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackburn
Durand
Ofta
Undertaker
Ell
Wyo
Cass Blackburn
J. C O'Mahoney
Wyoming
Also Mentioned on This Page
P.T.A
Ridgeway
J. O. J. Green Ahvences
N. Cameron St
Wietmenton, Va
Arthur Dean
Hostess
Hirconrs
John S&. Solenberger. and Co., Inc
N. Loudoun
John Henry
U. S. Forest
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Coats
Wenders of
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!