Virginia Counties to Hold Annual Convention at Cavalier Hotel
The League of Virginia Counties will meet December 12 and 13 at the Cavalier Hotel Virginia Beach. Delegates from almost every county will discuss county government reforms and schools with Dr Raymond Pinchback leading a round table and Dr J G Kerwin addressing the breakfast session.
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Richmond
League of Virginia
Cavalier
Virginia Beach
Raymond B. Pinchback
Richmond College
Virginia County Government Commission
J. G. Kerwin
School of the Social Sciences
University of Chicago
Dean Kerwin
Commonwealth
Death by own action squads patrol Palestine railroad
A Palestine patrol unit in an armored car advances along a Holy Land railway near Tulkarum. The squad scans for land mines under bridges and snipers along the wayside, ready for immediate action before each train.
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Palestine
Holy Land
Tulkarum
Postal strikers gain concession in Chicago
The Postal Telegraph Company workers returned to their jobs under a temporary agreement that cuts the work week from 48 to 46 hours and provides extra overtime pay. The nine hour strike ended after midnight. Frank B. Powers of the Commercial Telegraphers Union said negotiations will start by November 15 and that overtime would be paid at double the early wage rate while 46 hours total pay remains the same as 48.
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Chicago
Postal Telegraph Company
Frank B. Powers
Commercial Telegraphers Union
Powers
Emloyes
Famous singer dies in New York at 54
Opera star Alma Gluck Zimbalist, widow of Efrem Zimbalist, noted for past years, dies in New York at age 54 on October 27.
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New York
Alma Gluck Zimbalist
Efrem Zimbalist
Lilacs Bloom in Autumn Yard Glow at Ore Valley
Frost on pumpkins mornings in Ore Valley yet J C Winters yard glows with lilacs in bloom indicating unusual autumn color and vigor despite fall weather.
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Ore Valley
J. C. Winter
King pleads guilty in theft of mail pouch
Herman King of Princess Anne pleaded guilty to stealing a mail pouch on September 30 from a Princess Anne station platform. Federal Judge W. Calvin Chesnut sentenced him to one year and one day in Lewisburg federal penitentiary, with most of the mail recovered.
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Baltimore
Herman King
Princess Anne
Lewisburg
W. Calvin Chesnut
Japanese Beetle Quarantine Fund Seeks Contributions
The Winchester and Frederick County fund invites donations toward the $1,250 soil treatment cost. Contributors should make checks payable to I. Fred Stine County Agent and leave them at the county agent's office or City Hall.
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Winchester
Frederick County
I. Fred Stine
Fourteenr City Manager
Prosperity Signs Noted in Federal Indices Rise
Washington reports stronger employment and industrial production gauges. Secretary Perkins cites 640000 reemployed in nonfarm jobs since June and 440000 since August. Federal Reserve factory output index climbs to 90 in September, highest since 1937. Labor payroll and employment indices finish September higher despite casual workers not counted.
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Washington
Perkins
Labor Department
Federal Reserve Board
Miss Perkins
Police Chief Seeks Hat and Gold Badge After Rally Theft
Marlboro Massachusetts police probed a theft of Chief Francis Bastien's hat and gold badge from last night. The chief had spoken at a political rally advocating Civil Service for police. Local detectives worked through the day to recover the missing items and identify suspects.
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Marlboro
Mass
Francis Bastien
Civil Service For Police
Rainfall Summary for October to Date and Averages
The report shows 24 hour precipitation ending 8 am none. October to date .95 inches and year to date 20.78 inches. 25 year average monthly rainfall lists Jan 2.53 Feb 2.00 Mar 2.95 Apr 3.25 May 3.60 Jun 3.63 Jul 3.37 Aug 3.77 Sept 2.36 Oct 3.21 Nov 2.30 Dec 2.33. Average annual rainfall over 25 years is 35.36 inches.
Public Sale of Modern City Dwellings in Winchester
Public auction to sell three Henry Sub-division parcels on South Braddock Street Winchester Virginia. Terms: one third cash at sale and balance in one and two years secured by Deed of Trust with six percent interest, Waiver of Homestead Exemption. Sale by James P. Reardon Trustee.
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E. A. McGlathery
Union Bank of
Winchester
Virginia
County Court House
Braddock Street
Henry
Handley School
James P. Reardon
Red Cross Activities In Va Reviewed By Dr Clark
Dr E T Clark reports Virginia Red Cross progress with water safety first aid accident prevention and relief efforts The 22 000 roll call gain lifts state enrollment to 140 569 The report notes 5000 trained in first aid 1546 taught water safety and 26000 public health nurse visits plus aid in 3914 ex service member cases and Junior Red Cross reaching 174 785 members.
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Red Cross
Virginia
E. T. Clark
Winchester-Prederick County
United States
Clark
Ter
Chapter
The
Kiwanis Delegation Praises Apple Promotion In Roanoke
Winchester Kiwanis delegates report at the Capital district convention in Roanoke that nine bushels of Frederick county apples vanished from view in a single day. Lt. Gov. Andrew Bell notes the fruit was carried into and out of the hall and none remained. The Winchester club led in attendance and the district lists 54 clubs with 3,246 members. new clubs total three with 167 new members. Lyman M. Kelley will assume the presidency Jan 15, 1939.
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Winchester
Kiwanis
Roanoke
Frederick County
Andrew Bell
C. Arthur Robinson
Sam C. Brookks
Ancell Groves
L. I. Miller
Bell
Winchester Club
Mr. Bell
Capital
Lyman M
Winchester Frederick County Roll Call Observance
The Winchester Frederick County Chapter invites members to participate in the annual Roll Call from November 14 to 24, emphasizing increased relief needs and expanded training in health safety and character education.
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Winchester-Frederick County
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