Boyce Agricultural High School graduates urged to work hard
In Boyce Virginia on May 20 the commencement heard State Senator T Rusher urge graduates to rely on hard work and faith in Virginia while noting a recovering economy. Principal and faculty presented diplomas to fourteen seniors as several honors were awarded including honorary fraternity memberships and a school alumni medal to Mae Burch.
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Boyce Agricultural High
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Winchester
Cather
Virginia
Ja Carroll
Massey
Mae Burch
Ce Dent
A. F. Bertson
Mae Bureh
Ophia Carroll
Mary Denny
Marguerite Jolliffe
Hazel Kibler
Mary Ellen Sipe
Anna Willingham
Bevelle Brown
John Coe
Rixey Dearmont
Brownley McKay
Brooke Neville
George Reid
Braxton Strode
Alphia Sigma Phi Fraternity
State Teachers’ College
Fredericksburg
Holmes Hardesty
Boyce Agricultural High School Alumni Association
C. B. Carr
Ralph M. Ware
Battletown
R. L. Moore
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B. de Chambers
Am Parish
Many Fall Daring Clash In Nicaragua
In Santo a Chantiles province Col Calvin B Matthews reports a new contact with insurgents in which the Nicaraguan National Guard routed the attackers. The insurgents numbered 16 and fled after the assault leaving behind guns saddles and ammunition. Casualties were unknown but blood marked the trail. Navy officials dismissed reports of Sergeant Hutchcroft killed in Mexico City or elsewhere. Hutchcroft suffered a bullet wound but survived. Matthews notes Hutchcroft’s home is Cleveland Ohio.
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Nicaraguan National Guard
Navy
Calvin B. Matthews
Marine
Nicaragua
Santo A Chantiles
Yesae
Matthews
Mexico City
Harry D. Hutchcroft
Marine Corps
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Cherries to Be Canned at Inwood Plant
Inwood expects a varied cherry canning season at Musselman Company’s Biglersville plant. The season starts in late July with fruit picking at orchards and factory work. Estimates vary about crop size, with predictions ranging from two thirds to twice last year. large grower Thomas Strong doubts total will reach last year.
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C.sselman Company
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Strong
Musselman Company
Biglersville
Musselman
Musselman plant to open for apple products despite rumors
Reports have circulated that the Musselman plant at Musselman near Berkeley and Jefferson counties will not open this fall for apple by products canning. Inwood folk deny the claim noting strong cider sales and plans to replenish stocks. Large canned apple inventories remain, with three months until fresh apples return, when demand will be highest.
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Inwood
Ples
Funkhouser Will Probate Sets Equal Shares for Heirs
In Stephere City, W. S. Funkhouser’s will, dated January 10, 1931 and witnessed by M. Lynch and Robert Smith, directs his estate be turned to cash and divided equally among his four children: C. W. Funkhouser, Margie Carbaugh, H. N. Funkhouser, and Bernice Funkhouser. Debts are paid first. Carbaugh served as executrix but declined to qualify, while H. N. Funkhouser became administrator with bond of 600 dollars.
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Stephere
Mr. Funkhouser
C. W. Funkhouser
Margie Carbaugh
H. N. Funkhouser
Bernice
Butterflies Flit During Snowstorm Questioned
A Detroit News quip asks what butterflies in a snowstorm signify. It concludes that the insects lack sense, reflecting a wry view on weather and nature.
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Detroit News
Scott Ledger Mixed in 1581 Tales Printing Error
A 1581 first edition of Sir Walter Scott's Tales of My Land had a grammar error leading to recalls. a single London copy sold for 260 dollars. Later editions corrected it. Honor goes to Louisville for early evening schools with public access ideas starting November 1834. New York had free evening schools in 1833.
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Sir Wa’ Scott
London
Louisville
New York
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