Memorial and social notes from Bloom Virginia
The column lists a memorial service at St John s Church on the first in June at 3 pm. Mrs Thomas S Cooper visited son John Randolph Cooper and attended Shenandoah College May Day in Dayton May 11. Cemetery trustees plan a May 23 cleanup at St Johns cemetery. residents invited.
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Bloom
St. John’s Church
Thomas
Cooper
John Randolph Cooper
Shenandoah College
Dayton
Vietta Clowser
Gilbert Lineweaver
Zepp
St. Johna’s Cemetery
Mount View School
R. L. Triplett
Josephine Hinkle
Minnie Tucker
Gravel Springs
The
Grange
Aborigines of Australia Origin Theories
The article posits that Aborigines of Australia, described as the lowest existing human type, likely originated in India.
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Australia
India
Chain Letters Oppose Alcohol Sales Spread
In Baltimore on May 21 grocers druggists and restaurateurs weighed a chain letter urging not to sell or display liquor. The letter asks recipients to post a sign N A 8 No alcohol sold and forward the message to five others. It claims millions are offended by liquor sales near purchases and family life.
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Baltimore
Washington and Lee to Honor Campbell Family at Finals
Washington and Lee University in Lexington will unveil a Lee Chapel tablet honoring John Lyle Campbell and two of his sons for about 120 years of service. The ceremony on June 7 will occur during the new three day finals program with multiple alumni events and the Thomas Nelson Page medal to be awarded.
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Washington and Lee University
Lexington
Campbell
Lee Chapel
John Lyle Campbell
Washington and Lee
John Lyle Campbell, Jr
Harry Donald Ll
Robert B. Campbell
Winchester
Washington and Lee Alumni Association
Thomas Nelson Page
Alumni Association
Wwnm
Lee
Interfraternity-Sigma
Doremus Gymnasium
Board of
University
Gaines
George White's 1935 Scandals at the Palace
The Palace presents George White's 1935 Scandals with James Dunn Alyce Faye Ned Sparks Lyde Roberts Cliff Edwards Arline Judge Eleanor Powell and George White now showing today and Wednesday. A lavish musical revue praised as the era's biggest Hollywood show with Fox News reel and cartoon previews. Tickets listed at 25 cents after a 6 60 price.
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George White
Palace
James Dunn
Alyce Faye
Ned Sparks
Lyde
Roberts
Cliff
Edwards
Arline
Judge
Eleanor Powell
Palace Theatre
Hollywood
Fox News
The Scarlet Pimpernel Opens At Capitol Tomorrow
Warner Brothers Capitol presents The Scarlet Pimpernel an Alexander Korda production starring Leslie Howard Merle Oberon Nigel Bruce Raymond Massey Joan Gardner Anthony Bushell and Bramwell Fletcher opening at the Capitol Theatre tomorrow and Thursday. Harold Young directs with Harold Rosson handling cinematography in this vivid London Films release through United Artists.
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Leslie Howard
Merle Oberon
Alexander Korda
Capitol Theatre
Baroness Orczy
Sir Percy Blakney
League of the Scarlet Pimpernels
Robert Sherwood
Vienna
Arthur Wimperis
London
Nigel Bruce
Raymond Massey
Joan Gardner
Anthony Bushell
Bramwell Fletcher
Harold Young
United Artists
Harold Rosson
Hollywood
Horsepower Ranges for Mules and Horses
Tests show a good pair of horses or mules can exert 20 horsepower with many pairs reaching 25 to 30 horsepower for short periods. This indicates strong draft capability for farming and transport tasks.
Wheat Referendum Seeks to Reclaim World Wheat Trade
The 1936 wheat referendum asks farmers to vote May 25 on retaining export markets and adjusting payments. U.S. exports grew during wartime to about 30 percent of world trade, then slipped to five percent by 1932 33. The program aims to regain foreign sales through trade agreements and payments even if prices align with world levels. County farmers with wheat adjustment contracts may vote. election judges verify eligibility at polling places.
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J. R. Hutcheson
United States
U. S
Rainfall This Spring Remains Near Normal Amid Moisture
Weather report shows rainfall this spring near the 22 year first five month average. Through May total stacks at 13.73 inches versus 14.14 inch five month average. Gardeners seek warmer weather and less moisture after last night’s .63 inch soak.
Four year old aids harvest in Humboldt strawberry field
Miss Norman Louise Hall, four, helps her mother gather berries in Humboldt Tennessee. West Tennessee reports a million dollar strawberry crop this year as the region shifts from cotton to strawberry fortunes.
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Norman Louise Hall
Humboldt
Tenn
West Tennessee
Dixie
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the Tin Man
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Popeye
Leslie Howard Merle Oberon
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John Deere
BANK
Farmers & Merchants National Bank & Trust Co
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Federal Reserve System
Parker's Grocery Stores
Stephens City
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Warner’ Bros. Capitol
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I. Fred Stine
Stine
Certified Public Accountants
TAX Counsellors
E. Boscawen Street
Richmond, VA
State Planters Bank
J. W. Arthur General Insurance
Winchester, Virginia
Rouss
Sheetz
Hable’s Service
Cor. Braddock
Pall Mall
Joe Swanson
Kirk Seabright
Jack Riley
Conoco
Amoco
Lyda Roberts
Cliff Edwards
Arline Judge
Hable’s Palace
Gary Cooper
Anna Sten
Hubbard’s Sunshine
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Rhodes Drug Company
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