Gore Virginia high school to open with eight rooms and auditorium
Construction of the new Gore Virginia high school advances rapidly with eight classrooms surrounding a central auditorium. The building on U.S. Route 50 is modeled after Gainesboro consolidated school and aims to be ready by late September with final touches including plumbing and heating to follow. The project, led by foreman EB Reynolds, anticipates occupancy by October 15 if weather cooperates.
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Gore
Frederick County
Gainesboro
Kent
U. S
Marriage and circus parade mark Winchester week
Elizabeth Haines and Lawrence Fansler wed in Braddock Street church parsonage with a large circle of friends. Hagenback-Wallace circus arrives in Winchester drawing about 100 locals for a parade and early-morning reception. Yale football falls 10 0 to Virginia as Thurman’s punt game shines for Virginia. Mrs. Cornelius H Snapp weds Mifflin Resterling Clowe in a Winchester jeweler family tie. City Manager plan ordinance discussed by Common Council led by Mayor Ward with potential appointees W B Ryan T E Kremer and Dr W A Bell weighing proposal.
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Eveenet
Winchester
Braddock Street
M. BE
Elizabeth Haines
Ella Haines
Leicester Street
Lawrence Fansler
Hagerstown
Mrs. L. L
Yale
University of Virginia
Virginia
Thurman
Julian F. Ward
W. B. Ryan
T. E. Kremer
W. A. Bell
Clowe Snapp Nuptials Surprise Wedding Announcement
A surprise wedding announcement reveals Miss Laura Snapp, daughter of Mr and Mrs Snapp, married Mr Clowe. The ceremony occurred recently and drew many friends and family to celebrate the union.
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Clowe-Snapp
Laura Snapp
Mr. and
Smyth County Supervisors Condemn Welfare Board Budget
Smyth County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution denouncing the county welfare board and its old‑age aid budget. They charged 33 1 3 percent goes to administration and criticized hiring decisions without supervisor consultation. The state welfare commission could direct funds if the local board lacks county cooperation.
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Smyth County Board of Supervisors
County Welfare Board
George P. Pierce
W. W. Stauffer
Public Welfare
James W. Phillips
Smyth County
ABC
State Welfare Commission
Welfare Board
Board of Supervisors
Page County Board of Supervisors
Wheat Plans Adopted for 1939 Acreage Program
The Predcounty Agricultural Conservation Association announces 1939 wheat acreage allotments for fall seeding. Participation is voluntary with advantages including soil conservation payments, price-adjustment pay, wheat loans, and crop insurance. The county agent notes a large 1938 crop and potential price drops, and outlines plans to reduce next year’s supply by 100 million bushels and reserve 100 million for crop insurance. Eligible farmers may appeal allotments within 15 days. A meeting is set for Sept. 24 at the courthouse.
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United States
R. L. Omps
S. Huyett
John W. Larrick
Notice of Seizure of Ford Roadster in Virginia
The Treasury Department Alcohol Tax Unit announces seizure of a Ford Roadster with accessories, Motor No. A-1412988, in Page County Virginia for violation of Internal Revenue Laws. Claimants must file a Claim and Cost Bond by October 12, 1938 with the Investigator in Charge in Richmond, or the property will be disposed of.
First coal mines in the United States
The first coal found in what is now the United States was along the Illinois River in northeastern Illinois discovered by Father Hennepin with records dated 1698. Coal mining began in 1750 in Virginia's Richmond basin, then at Fort Pitt in 1760, in the Wyoming Valley of Pennsylvania in 1768, and at Portsmouth Rhode Island.
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United States
Illinois River
Ilinois
Hennepin
Richmond
Virginia
Fort Pitt
Wyoming Valley
Pennsylvania
Portsmouth
Rhode Island
Whitacre Farmers Shift From Wheat To Other Crops
Fred Whitacre states a decline in local wheat farming near Whitacre as prices fail to attract growers. Many farmers now buy flour instead of milling it themselves, reducing wheat production and occasionally requiring grain from other districts to meet demand at his flour mill.
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Whitacre
Fred Whitacre
Southern State
C. I. Brumback
Radio Highlights on Air Across Networks This Weekend
Radio listings detail intercollegiate games Minnesota versus Washington in Minneapolis and Alabama versus Southern California in Los Angeles on WABC CBS WJZ NBC and WEAF NBC with announcers Ted Husing Bill Stern Ken Carpenter and others. Also scheduled are musical programs talk forums and varied hour by hour station lineups for Monday and Tuesday.
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New York
WABC
CBS
Wjzmnbc
Minnesota
Washington
Minneapolis
Ted Husing
Bill Stern
NBC
WEAF
Southern California
Los Angeles
Ken Carpenter
Sec. of Commerce
Roper
National Retail Dry Goods Association
WJZ
Radio Forum
Arthur J. Altmeyer
Rose Marie
Eddy Duchin
Marek Weber
al Donahue
Dick Himber
Pick and
Pat
Radio Theater
Morning Glory
Wayne King
Ron Wilde
NBC String Symphony
WEAP
Ma Perkins
American Legion
Conference groups plan three day Virginia Conference session
The Virginia Conference of the United Brethren Church opens its 139th annual meeting in Elkton with plans for reports to the general group. Officers, committees, and notable candidates for superintendent are listed along with scheduling for Finance, Church Extension, and Education committees.
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Virginia
Board of Finance
Church Extension Society and Missionary Committee
E. E. Miller
Martinsburg
Church Extension Society
J. R. Collis
Berkley Springs
Board of Christian Education
J. W. Wright
Harrisonburg
A. P. Hovermess
G. W. Stover
Winchester
Shenandoah College Endowment Board
W. P. Gruver
D. F. Grovier
Staunton
G. D. Batdorf
Harrisburg
A. P. Hovermale
Board of Home Missions
Dayton
Ohio
James W. Wright
M. J. Miller
Boundary
A. P. Havermale
J. R. Sawyer
R. L. Brill
L. G. Bridges
J. A. Swain
W. H. Smith
C. K. Welch
W. &. Wolfe
P. A. Prazier
Elder
C. W. Hiser
C. J. Racey
W. D. Mitchell
W. M. Maiden
F. L. Palk
E. R. Kesecker
H. E. Richardson
C. W. Fetter
L. W. Hendrickson
P. W. Fisher
O. R. Kesner
C. A. Moon
E. C. Bateman
E. C. Day
Telescope
Ra Tederick
C. W. Ser
Publisher Dies in Iola Kansas 78 year old Charles F Scott
Charles F. Scott 78 longtime publisher of the Iola Register and a former Kansas congressman from 1901 to 1911 died after more than a year of illness. The article notes his career and death in Iola Kansas with brief biographical details.
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Iola, Kas
Charles F. Scott
Iola Register
Kansas
Park entry totals show 96 548 visitors in Shenandoah two weeks
During the first half of September 96 548 people entered Shenandoah National Park in 27 717 cars. This compares with 100 265 people in 28 548 cars for the same period last year, totaling 918 711 visitors and 269 554 cars year to date. Weather and fog have reduced attendance, while fall frost may boost future visits.
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Shenandoah National Park
Seizure Notice of Whippet Roadster Motor No 96A338172
Treasury Department Alcohol Tax Unit seizes a Whippet Roadster motor No 96A338172 on August 20, 1938 in Page County. Claimant must file a Claim and Cost Bond with Investigator in Charge Richmond Virginia by October 12, 1938 or property will be disposed of per law. R E Tuttle District Supervisor.
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Treasury Department
Alcohol Tax Unit
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Baltimore
District of
Virginia
Paris
Clark County
Richmond
R. E. Tuttle
Western District of
Internal Revenue
Page County
Kentucky Whiskey Production Share in 1937
In 1937 Kentucky accounted for over half of United States whiskey production with a yield of 4,347,926 tax gallons. This highlights Kentucky's dominant role in prewar whiskey output.
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Kentucky
United States
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