Shenandoah Valley Named Eight Natural Wonders for Tourists
Richmond reports the Shenandoah Valley in northwest Virginia offers eight natural wonders along Route 11 from Winchester to Natural Bridge. Highlights include Crystal Caverns Luray Caverns Endless Caverns and Grand Caverns with historic ties to the Civil War and figures like Jefferson and Jackson. The highway map and chamber of commerce offices in Richmond provide free guides.
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Richmond
mid-South
Northwest
Virginia
Shennandoah Valley
Alleghanies
Maryland
Roanoke
Winchester
Battlefield Crystal Caverns
Shenandoah Caverns
Lee Highway
New Market
Luray Caverns
Commonwealth
Singing Tower of
Luray
Route 11
Harrisonburg
Melrose Caverns
Madison College
Massanutten Caverns
Grand Caverns
Weyer
Mt. Solon
Staunton
Woodrow Wilson
Lexington
Robert E. Lee
Stonewall Jackson
Virginia Military Institute
Washington and Lee University
Natural Bridge
Virginia State Highway Department
Old Dominion
Highway Department
Virginia State Chamber of Commerce
North Sth Street
Cool May Predicted Across Regions
Washington Oregon and New England expect abundant showers while the northern half of the nation from the Rockies to the Appalachians will have less rain than usual in May. The Great Plains may be warmer, Atlantic and Pacific seaboards cooler, and other areas near normal.
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Washington
Science Service
Oregon
New England
Rockies
Appalachians
Weather Bureau
Great Plains
Plains
Atlantic
Pacific
Frederick County Churches Observe Education Week
Frederick County churches hold Education Week through May 11 under the Frederick County Council of Churches. The event, statewide via Virginia Council of Churches, invites weekday Bible class visits and a Sunday service recognizing students in religious education. The council’s 63 member churches are led by President B F Strother and officers J D Cammer J W Wine and P E B Lineburg.
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Frederick County Council of Churches
Virginia Council of Churches
Frederick County
Frederick
B. F. Strother
J. D Cammer
J. W. Wine
P. EB. Lineburg
Drum Majorette In Demand In Richmond Kentucky
Juanita Whitaker an 18 year old senior at Model High School has three colleges bidding to recruit her as a drum majorette and football player. She plans to wait for all bids before choosing a college. She has twirled baton since 1948 and earned 19 medals and three trophies at the state music festival.
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Richmond
Juanita Whitaker
Model High School
Juanita
Vom
Auto Inspection Period Underway In Virginia
Captain Groth state police safety urged motorists to inspect early as the two session period begins for passenger cars through June 15 and trucks July 1 to 31. He noted about one million registered vehicles and out of state cars needing Virginia stickers. He advised using rejection stickers for seven days to obtain estimates and warned no extensions after deadlines.
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Virginia
W. L. Groth
Groth
Calusa Carvings Exhibit At University Of Florida
The University of Florida presents a first public showing of rare carved wooden figures by the Calusa, a powerful 15th century Florida tribe. Discovered in 1895 in muck at Key Marco, the pieces were preserved by water saturation. The Calusa thrived near Key Marco circa 1400 to 1450 before dwindling by 1830 and merging with Seminoles after 1840.
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Gainesville
Fla
University of Florida
Florida
Key Marco
Ten Thousand Island
Girl Scouts Send Clothes To Flood Stricken Areas
Winchester Girl Scouts sent about 300 pounds of usable clothing and shoes to flood areas in Louisville Kentucky. Lt Lynn Wiseman of the Salvation Army coordinated with the scouts to send items to a flood relief center. Mrs Wiseman and several Salvation Army workers organized sorting and packing.
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Winchester
British House of Commons Opens With Psalm and Prayers
The House of Commons begins its day with the Speaker in place as the Chaplain reads the 67th Psalm followed by three brief prayers marking the opening ritual.
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Abe
Comanne
Pray A
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