Recovery signs sweep nation as jobs return and demand grows
Recovery signs appear nationwide with relief demands receding as workers return to jobs. The federal relief drive shifts to information on social needs while New Deal projects unlock sewer and waterworks, land surveys, and tourist development. China’s silk industry rebounds with 25,000 workers back on the payroll. Newspaper advertising rises 16 percent in August 1933, and NRA efforts boost pay and employment in New England.
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Ecial
Washington
Nanking
China
Ministry of Industry
New England
NRA
What and How Roosevelt Ate In Blue Ridge
Roosevelt dined on fried steak with gravy, string beans, mashed potatoes, apple cobbler, lettuce and tomato salad, iced tea and bread and butter during a Blue Ridge stop. The menu reflected simple country fare served to the visiting leader in a rustic setting.
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Roosevelt
Blue Ridge
President Roosevelts Camp Visit Described In Shenandoah
A Norfolk and Western Magazine writer recounts President Roosevelt dining at a Civilian Conservation Camp in Shenandoah National Park. The scene highlights simple camp life and a white uniformed cook named Howard Woolwine serving the President with calm, professional ease.
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United States
Shenandoat National
National Park Area
Norfolk and Western Magazine
Shenandoah National Park Area
Mr. Roosevelt
Howard Woolwine
New York
Mrs Betty Arvin Dies in Berkeley at 86
Mrs Betty C Arvin aged 86 widow of George Arvin died suddenly Sunday morning at her son Clinton Arvin's home in the northeastern county near Blairton from a heart attack. She had a history of heart trouble but had been healthy recently. She was born a Mowery before marriage.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Betty C. Arvin
George Arvin
Clinton Arvin
Blairton
Mrs Arvin Dies in Berkeley County After Illness
Mrs. Arvin of Berkeley County is reported dead after a long illness. She was born in Frederick County Virginia and survived by five sons Lloyd Arvin of Washington Joseph in Clarksburg Perry in Aliquipp Pa Clinton at whose home she expired and Arthur in the county. One brother Jeff Mowery of this city and a half sister Mrs Laura Smith of Cedar Creek Virginia. She leaves 14 grandchildren. A brief service was held at the Clinton Arvin home with Rev Dr W F Gruver officiating before the remains were taken to Scottdale Pennsylvania for burial.
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W. F. Gruver
Scottdale, Pa
Roanoke Man Buys Show Place Near Strasburg
A Roanoke man, William P. Nininger, buys Mount Pleasant, a famed Cedar Creek estate near Strasburg. Built in 1812 by Lieut Isaac Bowman, part of the original Bowman holdings, it overlooks Cedar Creek two miles from town. The brick house on a high bank has extensive improvements and landscaped grounds. possession is taken immediately.
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Mount Pleasant
Cedar Creek
R. O. Haythe
William P. Nininger
Roanoke
Nickegae
Isaac Bowman
George Bowman
Bowman
Valley Pike
Shenandoah Valley
Nininger
Weather Expert Explains Storms And How They Start
Washington Sept. 19 Ex weather bureau meteorologist J B Kincer explains the three main storms from the Caribbean cyclone hurricane and tornado. He says cyclones are the largest and widest and hurricanes hit Florida and the Atlantic coast while tornadoes are the most destructive and occur in the southern quadrant of cyclones. He notes storms have lately swept the country in pairs.
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Washington
Atlantic
J. B. Kincer
U. S. Weather Bureau
Florida
Jove
Virginia Contractors Back Chart to Cover Higher Wages
Representatives of Virginia Branch, Associated General Contractors of America, Inc., say a thirty per cent federal grant will offset higher wage scales on federally funded public works. They agree the chart is correct if federal labor offices are staffed with efficient executives who supply adequate labor for public projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
Associated General Contractors of America, Inc
Federal Public Works Board For
Public Sale of the T S Jolliffe Residence in Winchester
Trustee will sell at public auction on Thursday October 5 1933 at 12 O clock M front of the County Court House Winchester Va the two story brick dwelling at 517 South Washington Street with 60 by 195 feet lot in Winchester s fashionable residential area. One third cash and rest in two equal annual installments with bonds and deed of trust and building insurance.
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T. Jolliffe
Winchester
County Court House
T. S. Jolliffe
Washington Street
South Washington Street
Jolliffe
James P. Reardon
Herbert S. Larrick
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Baltimore & Ohio
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Haavana
Dr. Ramon
San Martin
Betty Arvin
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Berkeley
Strasburg
Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company
Thesterfield
Walt
Cammer Tire Co
Braddock & Boscawen
Sts
BY Les Forgrave
Buddy
Big Sister
Teeks
C. I. Brumback
Kron
Lusurr & Myers Tonacco Co
Caribbean
Ford
Bickers Motor
Berryville
I. Brumback
U. S
Herrell Sales Corp
Loudoun St
Twin City Oil & Gas Corporation
Shell Station
Martinsburg Pike
Amherst & Boscawen St
Valley Ave
Braddock St
Henry Ford
Eeatre
Bickers Motor CO
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