Virginia Tour Executives Laud State Attractions For Tourists
Travel executives conducted a Virginia tour under state and business sponsorship, praising the state’s scenic and historic assets. Letters from George Benton, George White, E. S. Matheson, and others urge deeper cooperation, distribution of brochures, and directing more travelers to Virginia.
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Virginia
State Commission On Conservation and Development
State Chamber of Commerce
Hotels and Natural
Andrew Bell
Chamber of Commerce
George P. Benton
Alabama Motorists Association
Birmingham
Old Dominion
Cub
Virginia’s
George W. White
American Dept
Thomas Cook & Son-Wagons-Lits, Inc
New York
Michigan
Clarence Colpitts
Colpitte Tourist Company
Boston
Mass
Davis
Steamship & Tourist Association, Inc
New N. Y
Tax Cut Debate Divides House Tax Bill Hearing
At the final day of testimony on a House tax bill, committee members clashed over taxing corporations by income share and potential exemptions. A Dutch investor spokesman warned a 10 percent dividend tax on foreigners would be a gross discrimination, while Amsterdam Stock Exchange advocate Banser said it would heavily penalize foreign investors. A St Paul speaker urged broadening debt treatment beyond written contracts as the bill limits corporation debt relief.
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Toner
Eee Association
House
Vision Committee
Gordon
John C. Banser
Amsterdam Stock Exchange
Ila. W
Fall of Harar in League Era Aids Ethiopian Delay
Officials of the Geneva League of Nations insisted the fallen empire remained a sovereign member amid fears of Italy's annexation in Opia. Ras Seyoum, a wily Ethiopian chieftain, reportedly submitted to the Fascist armies, trying to stall the march on Addis Ababa.
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Geneva
League of Nations
Rtch
Opia
Italy
Ampire
League
Ras Séyoum
Addis Ababa
Local Housing Improvements Reflect Slower Yet Healthier Market
A list of property improvements shows multiple garages dwellings and porches with costs ranging from 8 to 14000. Names include Building Rooms April G P Slifer 317 North Kent G E Affleck Montague Avenue and others. An observer notes federal housing aid faded yet local capital drives projects and signals healthier conditions despite gradual pace.
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G. P. Slifer
North Kent
G. E. Affleck
Montague Avenue
D. Dove
Mornningside Drive
Charles Coffman
Washington
Piccadilly
Gay Ebert
South Cameron
Jesse Butler
South Stewart
H. H. Hable
West Cecil
May Hunter M. Gaunt
Shryock Avenue
Allan Peery
Greystone Terrace
Pressure on Hitler Signals Berlin Warning on Rhineland Pact
Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden noted in a London white paper that Germany seeks temporary remilitarization arrangements in the Rhineland while peace talks proceed. The questionnaire stresses that treaties depend on parties honoring obligations and calls for a clear German declaration to remove uncertainties about future commitments.
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Rhineland
Anthony Eden
Berlin
London
Great Britain
India Lace Sunday Observance At Grace Lutheran Church
The Light Brigade of Grace Lutheran Church marks India Lace Sunday during Sunday School. Widows in India will make lace while missionaries teach the Gospel. A Mother's Day Program with Rev. Dr. S. L. Flickinger is also planned, with all Sunday School in the main auditorium.
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Light Brigade
Grace Lutheran Church
India
S. L. Flickinger
Local Women Hostess at U D C Meeting in Front Royal
Front Royal May 8 Thirty five members attended the U D C gathering in Veterans Hall with Mrs A J Bowen and others hosting. Bailey Stickley elected Fourth District delegate to the Winchester convention May 18 with Elizabeth Eastham as alternate. Many residents and guests noted in social rounds including travel to Martinsburg and visits from military families.
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Front Royal
Veterans Hall
A. J. Bowen
J. W. Donaldson
J. G. Tapp
B. V. Atwood
Frank Simpson
Bailey Stickley
Fourth District
Winchester
Elizabeth Eastham
Invited To Fredericksburg On Historic Zeppelins Flight
In Fredericksburg Virginia May 8 a radiogram invites Dr Hugo Eckener aboard the approaching Von Hindenburg to fly the pelin over the city completing the Friedrichshafen Fredericksburg Atlantic crossing. The note recalls Civil War aerial uses by Count Zeppelin and early aircraft warfare observations at Chancellorsville.
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Paul Schulte
Fredericksburg
Hugo von Eckener
von Hindeberg
Atlantic
America
Friedrichshafen
Germany
Virginia
Free Lance Star
Chamber of Commerce
Eckener
Count Zeppelin
Federal Army
Chancellorsville
Dr. Eckener
Dies Of Injuries In Virginia Auto Crash
Lewis H. Wood Jr. of Vine died at University Hospital in Charlottesville after a Sunday night crash left him in extreme condition with severe head injuries. The death was reported today, concluding his battle from the injuries sustained in the accident.
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Charlottesville
Lewis H. Wood, Jr
Vine
University Hospital
Social notes from area families and guest visits
Mr James Fielding visits at his mother in law Mrs Hercelia Maddox. Grant Megarge hosts Mrs Megarges parents Mr and Mrs Comonnington of Newark NJ. The Bowen family including Edwin will spend weekend at The Willows MD. Ellen House, guest of Virginia Carson, visits New York then returns for Miss Carson's wedding with Lt Whitside. John H Downing hosts dinner for Mrs Alexandria Gordon at her Rappahannock county home. Roberta Kerfoot Virginia Downing Barbara Higgans Elizabeth White Edward Kerfoot travel to Blacksburg for VPI dances.
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William Carson
Virginia
Martinsburg
Thomas Ferguson
Honolulu
Lieut. Ferguson
Fort Benning
George Morton
Roanoke
W. C. Weaver
James Fielding
Hercelia Maddox
Orville Bowen
Edwin
the Willows, Md
Ellen House
Virginia Carson
New York
Miss Carson
Lieut
Whitside
Miss House
John H. Downing
Alexandria Gordon
Rappahannock County
Roberta Kerfoot
Virginija Downing
Barbara Higgens
Elizabeth White
Edward Kerfoot
Blacksburg
Remount Show Set for June 6 at Remount Depot
FRONT ROYAL May 8 The Remount Depot Horse Show will be held at the Remount Depot on Saturday June 6. The show this year promises to be one of the best ever held.
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Front Royal
Remount Depot
Warren County Commencement Set for May 30
The Warren County Commencement, involving all county schools, will be held on Saturday, May 30. A junior senior reception for Warren County High School is planned in the school auditorium on Friday evening, May 22.
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Front Royal
Warren County High School
Warren County
Auction in Front Royal Draws 300 Plus from Regions
A Front Royal Livestock Company sale in Front Royal drew more than 300 buyers from nearby counties and out of state. Bidding was spirited as bidders competed across multiple lots yesterday May 8.
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Ont Royal
Front Royal
Front Royal Livestock Company
Fishburne Team to Meet Randolph-Macon Academy in Track Meet
Fishburne Military Academy of Waynesboro will send a track team to meet Randolph-Macon Academy at 2 o clock tomorrow. After the meet a baseball game between Fishburne and Randolph-Macon will follow. The track meet with S V A was cancelled and will be rescheduled.
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Front Royal
Fishburne Military Academy
Waynesboro
Randolph-Macon Academy
Fishburne Nine
Randolph-Macon
Will of Miss Catherine Huber Probated in Frederick County
Estate valued over 500 is distributed under the 1934 will of the late 78 year old Miss Catherine Huber who died April 2. The will names her niece Mrs. Esther L. Thompson of Vaucluse as executrix who has posted a 1000 bond with W L Riggleman as security. Appraisers named include Mrs. Cora A Teets Jack Teets C W and H R Starkey and W L Riggleman. Bequests include 500 for a trust for the late W H Huber with principal to be divided after his death giving 200 to Salem Dunkard Church trustees and 300 to Mrs Esther L Thompson. Special property bequests go to great nieces and nephews Esther May June Lois Clyde Milton and Lelia Almeda Thompson.
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Catherine Huber
Frederick County
Esther L. Thompson
Vaucluse
W. L. Riggleman
Cora A. Teets
Jack Teets
C. W
H. R. Starkey
W. H. Huber
Salem Dunkard Church
Stephens City
Testatrix
Huber
Esther May
June Lois
Clyde Milton
Lelia Almeda Thompson
Clyde Thompson
Virtual Ban on Speculation in Paris Markets
Paris market officials moved to curb speculation by setting premiums on dollar and British pound operations. A three month dollar premium of 1.25 francs and a pound premium of 6.75 francs were fixed, effectively prohibiting speculative FX trading.
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Paris
Markets Report Baltimore Chicago Livestock May 8
Baltimore and Chicago livestock markets show light activity and broad price declines. Cattle and hogs move slowly with dips in bids, while sheep steady to up modestly. strong demand for select hog and lamb cuts contrasts with weak cattle turnover. Dairy feeds and butter quotes appear alongside market notes from both cities.
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Baltimore
Baltimore Livestock
U. S. Dept
Chicago Livestock
Chicago
Roanoke Leaders Attend Shenandoah Valley Hwy Meeting
E R Branch of the George Washington Hotel and Andrew Bell of the Chamber of Commerce are in Roanoke today for a Shenandoah Valley Inc meeting with Southern city representatives. Arthur M Field, Winchester city manager, misses meeting due to illness.
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E. R. Branch
George Washington
Andrew Bell
Chamber of Commerce
Roanoke
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Arthur M. Field
Winchester
Davis May Not Return To AAA
Washington report states AAA Administrator Chester C. Davis will not resume active direction of the soil conservation farm program upon his arrival from Europe late this month.
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Washington
AAA
Chester C. Davis
Soil Conservation Farm Program
Europe
Stock Market Ends Quiet After Early Retreat
After an unsettled start the market rallied modestly with many issues gaining while volumes stayed light around 900000 shares. Foreign exchange stayed tight with the French franc and sterling around recent levels as forward premiums in dollars and pounds were fixed. Bonds moved unevenly and agricultural prices fell with corn down about a percent. closing quotes listed majors such as American Can, Gen Elec, U S Steel, Sears Roebuck and Woolworth among others.
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London
New York
Paris
al Chem & Dye
Am Roll Mill
Am Smelt and R
Beth Steel (New
Chrysler
Coml
Gen. Mo
Int Harvest
Johns Manville
Kennecott
Mont-Ward
N. ¥. Central
Penn R. R
Sears Roebuck
Sou Pac
Ltd Oil N. J
Texas Corp
Union Pac
U. S. Steel
Woolworth
Wheat and Grain Quotations Slump After Soaking Rains
Chicago and Minneapolis markets see sharp wheat declines after soaking rains boost winter crop yields. May futures fall, with Chicago cash prices listed for No. 3 hard wheat and various corn and oats grades. Barley and soybeans also quoted. delivery at mill pricing noted for all quotations.
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Chicago
Minneapolis
Baltimore
Chester
J R Cooksey Rites Held In Loudoun
Funeral services for J Robert Cooksey manager of People s Drug Store were announced with active pallbearers Mifflin Clowe Ed Murnan Dr H L Pifer R L Boxwell Dr C E B Stuart and J Atkinson Honorary pallbearers were R E Mudd BE C Goss A H Jackson Edward Barr of Winchester Wilbur C Hall H C Littlejohn E L McFarland Lloyd Schlack of Leesburg The service from 421 West Cecil street at 11 tomorrow by Rev B E McGukin and Rev Geo Earle Owens will be followed by interment in Loudoun Cemetery Leesburg at 2 conducted by Olive Branch Lodge A F and A M
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J. Robert Cooksey
Ork
People's Drug Store
Mifflin B. Clowe
Ed Murnan
H. L. Pifer
R. L. Boxwell
C. EB. Stuart
J. Atkinson
R. E. Mudd
BE. C. Goss
A. H. Jackson
Edward Barr
Winchester
Wilbur C. Hall
H. C. Littlejohn
E. L. McFarland
Lloyd Schlack
Leesburg
West Cecil Street
BE. B. McGukin
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Geo. Earle Owens
Loudoun Cemetery
Olive Branch Lodge, A. F
A. M
Mid-Summer Heat Record At Winchester Laboratory
The 2:45 pm thermometer reading at Winchester Research Laboratory showed 93 degrees marking a high for July and August. Yesterday hit 88 degrees in the same period while last week during the Apple Blossom Festival the temperature rose into the high eighties.
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Winchester Research Laboratory
Handley Latin Students Win Honorable Mention
Two Handley High School Latin students earned honorable mention in the State Latin Tournament hosted by the Virginia Classical Association on April 18. Thelma Sawyer Courtney and Georgia Isabelle Simpson were tested in translation history and Cicero study respectively.
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Handley Latin
Handley High School
Virginia Classical Associaon
Thelma Sawyer Courtney
Cicero
Georgia Isabelle Simpson
Shenandoah County
Frances Pence
Lawrence Keller
Woodstock
L. H. Pence
No. 216
Parkway Avenue
Mount Airy School
Snow isolates Colorado town in heavy spring snow
Snow trapped the southern coal mining center of 11 000 people in Trinidad Colorado as drought breaking precipitation struck the western plains. Heavy spring snow and rains isolated communities across the region, interrupting travel and daily life.
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Trinidad
Colo
Former Resident Naomi Grove Dies in Pennsylvania
Naomi C Grove about 26 died at 7 05 this morning at sister Mrs Charlies Miller home Route 3 Chambersburg Pa She was daughter of the late David and Emma Grove and had lived with her sister in Pennsylvania about ten years She leaves two sisters Kathleen Grove Cleosna Pa and Mrs Miller near Chambersburg three brothers Olen Grove Dayton Ohio Ralph Grove Princeton N J Hugh Grove Funeral services Monday at 10 am by Rev Schultz then body to Stephens City for 1 30 pm services at Methodist Church Burial in Mount Carmel Cemetery Relatives in this area are advised of the full notice from Chambersburg
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Burg
Naomi C. Grove
Charlies Miller
Chambersburg
Ephee
Ormer
Stephens City
Vania
David
Emma Grove
Middletown
Miss Grove
Kathleen Grove
Cleosna
Olen Grove
Dayton
Ohio
Ralph Grove
Princeton
N. J
Hugh Grove
Con- Miller
Chaemeinals Miller
Mr. Shultz
Mount Carmel
Mother's Day Programs at Macedonia Methodist Church
Special Mother's Day programs planned at Macedonia Methodist Church with a 10 o'clock Sunday session led by superintendent R. B. Armel featuring recitations. An 8 p.m. program in Macedonia includes Sosnens and evening exercises conducted by noted local participants.
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Macedonia
Move Against Ships Downed Fort to Eliminate Naval Provisions
The measure fails to block provisions for constructing two by six submarines and cuts 12 items from the $529,000,000 naval supply bill. The move targets shipbuilding funding and associated Navy supply allocations.
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Fort
New Discovery Promises Relief In Weeks With ARAX Medicine
An advertisement claims ARAX cures many ailments including stomach trouble nervousness a sluggish liver rheumatic pains and general rundown condition. It invites readers to try a free sample at Miller's Medicines 107 Loudoun Street and explains ARAX is a blend of eight herbs in a liquid formula designed to restore health quickly.
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Miller’s Medicines and News
Loudoun Street
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Front Royal News
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Riverton
Lena Farman
Irma Kline
Falls Church
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J. E. Driggers
Penders
E. D. Davis
Culpeper
Mr. Driggers
G. W. Stewart
Annapolis
Millie Sirbaugh
Alvin Johnson
Leroy Carron
Warren County Circuit Court
Wyndam Lee
Alpaca
W. Va
Mr. Lee
Miss Lee
Grace Wallihan
Hindenburg
Grant Megarge
Mrs. Megarge
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Star
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Kasco
J. R. Cooksey
Loudoun
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Snow
Colorado
Penna
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Arax Man
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