Shenandoah Park Travel Bounds Near Million Visitor Mark
Richmond reports the State Conservation Commission says Shenandoah National Park is virtually certain to surpass one million visitors in the travel year ending September 30. Through August 31 the park logged 916,720 visitors, about 18 percent ahead of last year, with expectations of reaching around 200,000 more this month and surpassing 1,041,204 in the prior year as a new record.
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Richmond
State Conservation Commission
Shenandoah National Park
National Service
Nork
Shenandoah
Conservation Commission
Late News Timetable From The Star
The Star notes its press time across time zones with 91 P M local reference in London 10 P M in Berlin and Rome and 11 P M in the Balkans marking the late news window.
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STAR
London
Berlin
Rome
Balkans
Fatally Injured As He Climbs Between Coaches
Howard Webster 33 of Harrisonburg dies at Rockingham Memorial Hospital from injuries after falling between a Baltimore and Ohio train cars while climbing between coaches at the Harrisonburg station. He dragged 70 feet, losing his right arm and right foot. train stopped after initial delay. Survived by parents four sisters and a brother. funeral Thursday at Mabe Memorial Chapel conducted by Rev. Parks W. Wilson.
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Harrisonburg
Howard Webster
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Baltimore and Ohio
Aes A
R. C. Rrison
Webster
James Clooney
Melvin Hoover
Burke Farm
Cecil Pickey
Guy Webster
O. B. Gilliam
Yale
E. B. Warble
Sparrows Point
Charles Showalter
Waynesboro
Beulah Webster
Claude Webster
Hagerstown
Mortgage burden hits Virginia farms in 1940 census
Richmond September 10. A preliminary 1940 census of agriculture for Virginia shows 24.3 percent of owner operated farms mortgaged and an average operator age of 50. About one third income from off farm work. Of 174 885 farms, 75 273 had automobiles, 20 818 motor trucks, 10 808 tractors, with average ages 1933, 1934, and 1931 respectively. One quarter had electricity and about one in seven had a telephone.
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Richmond
Virginia
Theatment of Commerce
Mr. Mathews To Hold Service At Seemmeenens Church
The mid week service will be held tonight at 7 o'clock at the Seemmeenens Christian Church. In the pastor's absence due to an accident, T. W. Mathews will conduct the service with the subject Great is Diana of the Ephesians.
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Seemmeenens Christian Church
T. W. Mathews
Diana of
Handley Library Notes Highlights War Era Reading Trends
The library reports rising periodical interest as readers seek last minute draft, war, and defense news. Prominent questions center on figures like Churchill Weygand Lindbergh and Mussolini. New pamphlets and books such as Dictators and Democrats and The Time is Now shape reader curiosity.
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Britain
England
Winston Churchill
Army Navy
Weygand
Lindbergh
Goering
Schuschnigg
Lawrence Fernsworth
Dorothy Thompson
H. Knickerbocker
Emil Ludwig
Mussolini
Roosevelt
Petain
Camacho
Chiang Kai-shek
Pierre van Paalsen
Vincent Sheean
Arthur Krock
Civil siege declared for Oslo district in Nazi occupied Norway
Oslo and surrounding districts were placed under civil siege by German commissioner Joseph Terboven. The order follows a similar coastal region decree from August 2 issued to curb disturbances and secure public order as the war enters a decisive stage for Norway.
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Oslo
Norway
Joseph Terboven
Fishing Guides Do Patrol Duty
In Ocean City Maryland 17 fishing boats and their captains and crews have joined the coast guard inshore patrol for the duration to aid national defense by releasing small boats to navy service.
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Qicean City
Coast Guard
Ocean City
Rites Held For E M Snow In Bridgewater
Funeral services were held in Bridgewater for E M Snow 63 a well known salesman and father of Mrs H Denis Hoover of this place. Snow had served as principal of Middletown High School before his retirement last January and is survived by his wife.
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Serbia
Bridgewater
E. M. Snow
H. Denis Hooer
Snow Soda
Middletown
Hoover
Winchester Star Information Bureau Update
Information Bureau reports steady news flow with local briefs and brief notices. Officials provide concise answers on public matters and queries from readers seeking factual city information.
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The
Winchester Star Information Bureau
Enrollments In Colleges Cut By Defense Plans
Virginia colleges report enrollment cuts of 5 to 15 percent due to defense programs. Upper classes are hit hardest while freshmen may exceed last year. University of Virginia expects about 2500 students, 500 under last year. VMI turns away applicants but plans 720 enrollments. other colleges expect slight declines. University of Richmond holds similar overall numbers with fewer upperclassmen.
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Richmond
Virginia
Defense
Armed Services
John Lloyd Newcomb
University of Virginia
Virginia Military Institute
Charles E. Kilbourne
William and Mary
Hampden Sydney
Randolph-Macon
Lynchburg
Roanoke
University of Richmond
Hearing Held On Train Service
Baltimore Public Service Commission opens inquiry into curtailing rail service to conserve facilities for defense hauling. Focus on abandoning one Baltimore Hagerstown round trip and protests over 12 trains on five lines by Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
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Baltimore
Public Service Commission
Hagerstown
Western Maryland Railway Company
P.8.c
Ces
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Baker Reunion Set for September 21 Near Strasburg
The Bakers of the Shenandoah Valley will hold their annual reunion Sunday September 21 at Crystal Caverns north of Strasburg on Route 11. Mrs Minnie Strickler of New Market is president. Miss Ruth Bucher plans the program with several ministers. All friends are invited. A base frode will be served at o clock.
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Shenandoah Valley
Crystal Caverns
Strasburg
U. S. Route 11
Minnie Strickler
New Market
Ruth Bucher
Morris Plan Bank founder Arthur J. Norris of Norfolk
Arthur J. Norris of Norfolk Virginia established the first Morris Plan Bank in 1900, founding a network that expanded during the early 20th century. Norris became a landmark figure in the Morris Plan movement, introducing accessible banking to a broader public.
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Arthur J. Norris
Norfolk
Virginia
Morris Plan Bank
End Threat Of Oil Shortage By Price Boosts
Senator Maloney proposed a price rise of under a cent per gallon to cover added costs of moving oil by rail and offset diversions of ships to Britain, claiming it could avert a winter shortage. The Board blocked funding for an $80 million Texas to east coast pipeline, delaying national defense goals.
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Maloney
D-Conn
Senate
Texas
Sckies
Emory 8. Land
Maritime Commission
SAAB
Ralph K. Davies
Senate Invesgaiting Committee
Davies
Atlantic Seaboard
Trustee's Sale Of 225 Acre Frederick County Farm
By deed of trust dated November 28 1921 Isaiah C Roe will sell at public auction at Winchester Court House at 12 o clock on October 4 1941 a 225 acre Gainesboro District property two miles north of Gore. Sale terms require one third cash with the balance in two annual installments secured by a deed of trust and fire insurance. Trustee M M Lynch with Duvall Dunn as auctioneers.
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Isaiah C. Roe
Frederick County
Virginia
Court House
Winchester
Gainesboro
Gore
F. A. McKee
Arthur A. Roe
Annie C. Keller
Frederick
M. M. Lynch
Duvall & Dunn
Body of Soldier Found in Crater National Park
Army authorities report the discovery of a soldier's body in Crater National Park near Camp Lee. The man was shot in the forehead and had likely been dead three or four days. a .32 caliber pistol lay nearby. Identification could not be confirmed due to the body’s condition, though a regulation tag was found. Investigators will determine if the death was self inflicted or the result of foul play.
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Camp Lef
Crater National Park
Camp Lee
William D. Johnson
Post
Death Test Cars Push Conoco Oil To Endurance Win
In a desert trial six cars run identical engines testing different oils. The Conoco Nth oil outlasted rivals by 5 683 miles, outlasting a major brand by over 8 200 miles, and averaged more than twice the life of the others.
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Conoco
Death Valley
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