Clarke County’s Rich Heritage Unearthed With Historic Figures
Clarke County emerges as a cradle of early American history. The text highlights Thomas Lord Fairfax and George Washington surveying land, the 1738 Old Chapel where Edmund Randolph is buried, Audley estate built in 1777, and Retreat near the Shenandoah. It notes Daniel Morgan’s influence on Berryville’s origin, and ties to Virginia politics through Harry Byrd.
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R. E. Lee
Clarke County
Arlington
Clarke
Thomas Lord Fairfax
George Washington
Lord Fairfax
Greenway Court
White Post
Washington
Braddock
Berryville
Edmund Randolph
United States
Audley
Fielding Lewis
Betty
Lawrence Lewis
Warner Washington
Lawrence
Nelly Custis
Retreat
Blue Ridge
Shenandoah River
Thomas Parker
Richard Parker
Frederick
Parker
Virginia
United States Senate
Harry Flood Byrd
Old Dominion
Men of Destiny
Daniel Morgan
Battletown
Don't Rush Em Early Don't Rush Em Early
Blacksburg Virginia November 1 Dr Mildred Tate associate home economist at Virginia Tech says breakfast is crucial for calm mornings and happy school life. She urges starting wake times earlier to ensure children eat calmly and arrive rested for class.
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Blacksburg
Mildred Tate
Virginia Tech
Tate
Respected Colored Woman Mary Jane Powell Dies at 8:15
Mary Jane Powell a respected colored resident of Rest Virginia died suddenly at her home Monday night at 8 15 from a heart attack. Born in Williamsport Maryland she was the daughter of Harrison and Lizzie Gant. Survived by husband William Powell two daughters Rebecca Curtis and Katie Webster a son Buford Powell a sister Lizzi Kremer four brothers Bob Gant Fred Gant James Gant Frank Gant and many grandchildren. Aunt Mary and her husband were caretakers at the Best Church for years and funeral arrangements have not been set.
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Mary Jane Powell
Rest
Williamsport
Dughter
Harrison
Lizzie Gant
William Powell
Rebecca Curtis
Clearbrook
Katie Webster
New York
Buford Powell
Lamberton
Lizzi Kremer
Bob Gant
Martinsburg
Fred Gant
Middletown
James Gant
Frank Gant
Harrisburg
Mary
Two Prisoners Returned to Authorities Across States
Two prisoners held in Winchester have been turned over to authorities in other jurisdictions. Edward W. Bates, 19, of Bedford Massachusetts, released to federal authorities for alleged violations of the Dyer automobile theft act. Milton Sizemore, 20, handed over to officials in Harlan County Kentucky on charges of wrecking a train and breaking into the home of Mr and Mrs Homer Lyman on Fairmont avenue.
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Winchester
Edward W. Bates
Bedford
Mass
Milton Sizemore
Harlan County
Tom Boyd
Carlton Manuel
Homer Lyman
Fairmont Avenue
Pigeon Hitches Ride South From Berkeley Springs
Reports from Bruce Helsley say a pigeon rode a box car south from Berkeley Springs West Virginia. The bird perched atop the moving train, circled during stops, and stayed on top until it disappeared from view near the Brosius bridge construction site.
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Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Bruce Helsley
Brosius
Baltimore
Chic
Helsley
Betanacer
Poultrymen Told to Watch Egg Slump in Winter
Virginia Tech poultry expert Dr. Reece L. Bryant advised raisers to keep laying mash available at all times and mix in the right grain. He urged liberal grain for cold weather and feeding mash with skim milk or hot water midday to prevent drops in production. He also recommended artificial lighting and cod liver oil to ensure vitamins and protein, using stimulation methods one at a time.
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Blacksburg
Virginia
Reece L. Bryant
Virginia Tech
Bryant
Funerals Priced to Satisfy You and Your Means
Local funeral services announce pricing aimed at diverse budgets. The plan highlights affordable packages and customizable options to fit families’ financial constraints while preserving dignity and service quality.
Bed Fire at 438 North Cameron House
A mattress fire in a house at 438 N Cameron owned by Aunt Nancy Marker caused an alarm at 3 pm yesterday. Firefighters hauled the mattress to the porch and extinguished it with water from the truck booster tanks.
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N. Cameron
Nancy Marker
Hallowe'en Prank Leads to Shooting in Berwyn
Three boys shot while pranks sparked gunfire at George A. Godey’s Berwyn home. Godey told Magistrate Phillips he believed his shell was blank and was released on $15000 bond for a hearing. Two victims in Washington hospital with non serious injuries. one treated at home.
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Berwyn
Hallowe'en
George A. Godey
Godey
George Phillips
Washington
Peanut theft leads to odd town tale in Buffalo
In Buffalo, blind vendor John Revekant sought the meanest man after a $2 peanut theft at his candy stand. A “kindest man” arrived, offered $2 to the vendor as repayment, then departed without a word of thanks.
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Buffalo
N. Y
John Revekant
Revekant
Real Estate For Sale Farms And Houses
Real estate ads list 175 acres with barn silo sheds and good house priced at 8500 plus 13144 acres with water at 3500. A Route 50 farm 32 miles from electricity, barn and chicken houses 2400. Several houses on Braddock Street North Braddock Street and Valley Pike with prices from 1750 to 9250. Lot options citywide and financing available to help with building plans.
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Eroue Se
Winchester
North Braddock St
Loudoun Street
Valley Pike
Silage and Pasture Tips for Maintaining Milk Production
Virginia Tech expert P. M. Reaves advises dairy farmers to use silage and late fall to early spring pastures to sustain milk output through fall and winter. He cites 400000 cows fed in Virginia this winter, with 200000 for commercial milk and the rest for farm supply. Reaves notes rye pastures provide grazing before bluegrass, saving barn feeding costs, and emphasizes high quality roughage and carefully chosen grain mixes to reduce feed costs while maintaining production.
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Blacksburg
P. M. Reaves
Virginia Tech
Reaves
Virginia
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Benjamin Berry
U. S. Supreme Court
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Omps Funeral Home
Victor
R. M. Swimley
Fast of
George Washington Hotel
RCA Victor
RCA Manufacturing Co., Inc
Baker & Anderson Electrical CO
N. Braddock St
H. Kercheval
Agt
Deutschland
Newfoundland
Hallowe’en
J. O. J. Green
N. Cameron St
Winchester, VA
Mich
Wilfred Pichette
WPA
Marian Doyle
Miss Doyle
Norma
American Bankers Association
Congress of the United States
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Union Bank of Winchester
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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