Insurance agents criticized for wasteful competition
Colonel Howard P. Dunham spoke at the annual meeting of the Association of General Fire Insurance Agents in Richmond on Elimination of Economic Waste. He warned that excess agent numbers and high commissions threaten the industry and called for reform and better organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Richmond
Howard P. Dunham
Connecticut Insurance
National Convention of Insurance Commissioners
Dunham
Association of General Fire Insurance Agents
Convention of Commissioners
Liquor and Cars Boost Fines in the Local Court
City Council heard reports on April activity in building, water, and streets. City Manager Dettra noted April permits totaling 277,670, a drop from 1929, and water pumped fell by two million gallons despite a drought. Fire plugs and water mains were extended and 7,525 tons of stone laid. Treasurer Baker reported 145,000 bond inquiries and 1,833 Winchester auto licenses issued. Sanitary condition details were presented by P. D. Plank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Dettra
W. A. Baker
East
Middle West
Winchester
Chas. W. Trenary
P. D. Plank
Winchester Water Clean. April Slaughter Totals Released
Jary Committee cited two April bacteriological tests showing the city's drinking water pure. Dr. B W Miller reported April slaughter figures of 53 cattle 181 calves 15 sheep and 64 hogs for local meat purposes. Meat shops and the abbatoir were found sanitary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jary
Council
B. W. Miller
Winchester
Miller
Martinsburg Plan Holds Celebration For Orchard Harvest
Martinsburg leaders push a community event to ready for the upcoming apple harvest. General William A. Mitchell, retired U S Army airman, is set as principal speaker at the membership dinner, and a committee is named to begin work immediately on the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis H. Thompson
Eagle
William A. Mitchell
U. S. Army Airman
Middleboro
William F. Fiery
Martinsburg
Ira Robinson
Federal Radio Commission
Costs for Martinsburg broadcasting station equipment
The article lists estimated costs for the new station including $35,000 for equipment and $13,100 for weekly personnel, from a letter by technical experts. The board discussed funding and operation amid state-wide broadcasting debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mit
Martinsburg
Vis
Judes Bos
Murder at Laign Fide in a Chilling Dinner Game
A French detective investigates a hotel murder during a tense dinner party. Celia Ferris, secretary to Dan Parados, confronts secrets and motives among the guests as a yellow rose clue appears, a silenced shot rings out, and a planned game unravels. Celia accuses and confesses mixed loyalties while a countdown to the next chapter begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan
Anatole
Gete Soma
Poragoe
Celia Ferris
Parados
Allan Hunt
Celia
Dan Parados
Annersley
Claude
Mrs. Parados
Professor Johns
Anatole Flique
Samuels
Flique
Mademoiselle
Monsieur
Odet
Mademoiseud
Mr. Samuels
Johns
Granger
Mr. Annersley
Kirk
Grainger
Bridge plans and radio station talk for Hagers Town Winchester area
A committee discussed a possible single central station serving the area with Hagerstown private groups considering a small station in the city. Williamsport bridge toll reports noted plans to retire bonds and possible new bridges or condemnation if owners refuse reasonable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Winchester
Aleas
Williamsport Bridge
H. C. Brooks
State Bridge Commission
Mr. Brooks
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Goodrich Silvertowns
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Cammer Tire. CO
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Plymouth
Shenandoah Motor Co., Inc
Nash
Handley School
LOU’ Bernstein CO
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SHELL
Dodd Super
Boscawen and
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Virginia
West Virginia
Lupton Orchard Service CO
Col. Dunham
Southern Chemical CO
G. W. Morris
Mgr
Chevrolet
Packard
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W. A. Buncutter
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Laign
Fide
Petal
Amuels
Young Lady
Fligue
William Morrow and Company
Meg
Valley Pike
Pine Motor CO
Braddock St
Ford Sales and Show Room
Bickers
J. Howard Cather
N. Cameron St
P.l. Bumgardner
Willys-Knight
C. B. Organ
Rouss Garage
Braddock Street
C. L Brumback
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