Budget Proposal for Boy Scouts Work in Winchester
A $1,500 annual budget to carry on Boy Scout programs in Winchester and the Shenandoah Area Councils. The budget, reduced from $2,100, funds executive and office salaries, publicity, transportation, camping, leadership training, rallies, insurance, and capital items. Raised by public-spirited citizens, it supports efficiency, supervision, and expansion to build better men and citizens.
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Winchester
Shenandoah
Boy Scout Movement
Col George Lee Dies at Home in Baltimore
Lieut. Col. George M. Lee retired U S A died in bed at his Baltimore home at age 57 likely from heart disease. He was son of Gen. Fitzhugh Lee and great nephew of Gen. Robert E. Lee born Alexandria Virginia in 1877 and served from 1899 to 1918 with a polo accident ending his career. He is survived by widow Kathra Lee a son Fitzhugh Lee a daughter Lee DeWolfe a brother Fitzhugh Lee and three sisters.
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Baltimore
George M. Lee
U.S. A
Lee
Fitzhugh Lee
Virginia
Robert E. Lee
Harry Lee
Harry
Alexandria
Military Academy
Cavalry
Infantry
Kathra Lee
Lieut
U.S. N
Lee DeWolfe
Washington
Col
James C. Rhea
Lewis Brow
John C. Montgomery
Florence Gold Coin Origin and The Kra Isthmus Location
The florin was the name of a gold coin first struck in Florence in the thirteenth century. The Kra isthmus connecting the Malay peninsula with the mainland of Asia.
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Florence
Kra
Malay Peninsula
Asia
Greetings From Roosevelt Delayed At Methodism Anniversary
The letter from President Roosevelt intended for the sesqui centennial of American Methodism arrived late and was read to delegates. It was sent to Rev. Dr. Forrest J. Prettyman in Fredericksburg Virginia by mistake, who was away in Baltimore and unaware of the missive until his return. Roosevelt expressed deep interest and congratulated Methodism on its past achievements.
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Baltimore
Roosevelt
Forrest J. Prettyman
Fredericksburg
Sesquicentennial Commission For
Southern Methodists
Manhattan Sets Postwar Transatlantic Speed Record
The American liner Manhattan crossed from New York to Cobh in 5 days 6 hours 19 minutes setting a postwar speed record. The voyage averaged 22.78 knots across the Atlantic.
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Cobh
Irish Free State
Manhattan
New York
Atlantic
Air Moisture Lightens Weight in Same Volume and Pressure
In a fixed volume and pressure, moist air weighs less than dry air because water vapor reduces the average molecular weight. This thermodynamic principle explains why humid air feels lighter and can influence buoyancy and weather patterns.
Reich Leaders Meet Over Religion Rift in Nazi Germany
In Berlin a clash over church freedom pits Bavarian Protestants against Nazi church policy as General Franz Von Epp and August Jaeger confer with Hitler aide. Munich and Nuremberg follow events as Bishop Hans Meiser faces deposition and arrest amid renewed tension.
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Berlin
Reich
Franz von Epp
Bavaria
Hitler
August Jaeger
Nurnberg
Munich
Hans Meiser
Meiser
Demming to Speak in County for Republicans
W. D. Demming of Front Royal will discuss Republican platform issues for Everett C. Will and Lawrence C. Page at White Hall schoolhouse at 8 p m Friday October 19. James D. Price Republican county secretary announced the meeting inviting all voters regardless of affiliation and noting many from Winchester plan to attend.
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W. D. Demming
Front Royal
Patform
Everett C.will
Congress
Lawrence C. Page
White Hall School House
James D. Price
Republican County Committee
Price
White Hall
Winchester
Demmine
End of Major Miners Strike Brings Compromise
Miners return from the pit after a government mediated settlement. Peace terms grant winter raises and full work days while avoiding discrimination, with troops and guards present below ground. The scene leaves General Estergalyos describing exhausted, delirious men enduring brutal conditions.
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Janos Estergalyos
Estergalyos
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Little Theatre Presents
Florida
Main St
Rice’s Music Store
John Unger
KNIT
America
Gray & Sheetz
Hansbrough & Carter
Farmers & Merchants National Bank & Trust Co
U. 8. Postal Savings Depository
State of
Member
Federal Reserve System
George Lee
Mr. Roosevelt
Hamman’s Dollar Store
Certified Public Accountants
TAX Counsellors
E. Boscawen Street
Richmond, VA
State Planters Bank
Whitman’s Chocolates
Velatis
Rhodes Drug Company
Mr. Demming
Eales
N. Deaver
Foley
Lupton Orchard Service
J. W. Arthur General Insurance
Rouss Avenue
Harold Lloyd
St. Louis
Detroit
Una Merkel Wat Pen Barbier Alar
Grant Mitchell
Sam Taylor
Shirley Temple
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Loew’s
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Hoot Gibson
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Fall Tonic
June Gale
Hoot
Miss Gale
Hollywood
American Cooperage Co
Virginia Apple Storage, Inc
Atwater Kent Radios
Willis’ Bicycle and Radio Shop
J. W. Haines
National Ave
S. Kent St
Amherst St
Coudoun St
Fairmont Avenue
S. Main St
Lincoln
U.S
Cincinnati
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Aerstown
S. Stewart Street
Reward E. W. Collis
Millwood Ave
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