Arlington tomb marked to dispel Mary Randolph mystery
War Department installs bronze tablet on the ivy covered Arlington tomb detailing Mary Randolph’s life. The inscription notes her as the first person buried there, a Virginia planter, descendant of Pocahontas and Jefferson, and mother to Burwell Starke Randolph.
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Mary Randolph
Arlington
Arlington Cemetery
War Department
Washington Star
Enoch Aquila Chase
Bacred
Ampthill
Richmond
Virginia
Washington City
Jefferson Cook
Burwell Starke Randolph
David Meade Randolph
Thomas Mann
Ann Cary Randolph
Tuckahoe
Archibald Cary
William Randolph
Pocahontas
Thomas Jefferson
Mary Lee
Fitzhugh Custis
Wfe
George Washington Parke Custis
Arlington House
Robert E. Lee
Thomas Mann Randolph
Martha Jefferson
Ean
William Beverley
Dolph
New Refrigerator Steamship Service To South America
L. Van Bekkelin Inc as Blavan Lines agents announce two fast refrigerated steamers to the River Plate with October sailings from Hampton Roads Virginia and Baltimore. The firm promotes Virginia apples in South American markets and is well known to Frederick County shippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apple Shippers of
Virginia
L. van Bekkelin, Inc
Blavan Lines
River Plate
Hampton Roads
Baltimore
Frederick County
Steamship service expands with refrigerated cargo
The article notes growing expectations that heavier factors will enter the Virginia trade as crews gain experience handling fresh fruits. The second steamer, like the Cor tona, will sail from Baltimore on October 16 fully refrigerated. King George V of England is reported to be much improved.
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Virginia
Baltimore
Cortona
Kens City
John Barnett
King George V
England
Winchester Lions elect H Elmer Griffen president
May 31 1929 report notes H Elmer Griffen chosen as president of the Winchester Lions succeeding Rev E T rk. It mentions Mr and Mrs Earl Metz hosting a shower after their recent marriage and social details about Mr Taylor Ritter and Miss Madelyn Strode of Step.
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H. Elmer Griffen
The
Winchester Lions A
E. T
Earl Metz
Taylor Ritter
Memorial Day Speaker to Honor Late Vice President Thomas R Marshall
Five years ago on May 31 1925 Hon Thomas R Marshall former vice president under Wilson died of a heart attack. Senator H F Byrd will be principal speaker at memorial day exercises in Brick county. June 6 the Board of Supervisors were entertained by Frank Shank at the White Sulphur Inn.
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Thomas R. Marshall
Wilson
H. F. Byrd
Brick County Board of Supervisors
Frank Shank
White Sulphur Inn
Submarine policy pledge links to seas freedom. local events
Fifteen years ago on May 31 1915 Germany declared its submarine policy aimed at freeing the seas. Captain Robert Y. Gonrad leads Company I Second Virginia Regiment to Richmond for a Confederate veterans reunion. Captain G W Kurtz in Winchester reported improved after illness. President Wilson memorializes at Arlington urging brighter days ahead. Mrs John C Cather departs for the San Francisco exposition.
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Germany
Virginia
Robert Y. Gonrad
Richmond
G. W. Kurtz
Winchester
Wilson
Arlington National Cemetery
John C. Cather
San Francisco Exposition
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Mr. Chase
the Star
Ranrginia
White House
Hoover Neem
Army of Congress
George Washington
Washington
United States
Randolph
Moldavia
John Allan
Edgar Allan Poe
Mary
Mary Ann Ranber
Custis
Mary Lee Bee Pitehugh
New Refrigerator Steamship Service
South America
Miss Madelyn
Packard Motor Car Company
Detroit
Wright Motor CO
North Braddock Street
Charlotte Designing
Innecticut Avenue
Washington, D. C
Mr. Hoover
J.c.penney CO
North Main ST
Oxford
Fasey Wien
R. T. Jones & CO
S. Main St
Mvta
Peoples Service
Peoples Service Drug Stores
North Main Street
Winchester, Va
Fontain
Winchester Printers & Stationers, Inc
Southern Chemical. CO
G. W. Morris
Mgr
C. I. Brumback
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