Byrd cites Virginia as top Southern buyer income
State Senator Harry F. Byrd Jr told the Virginia Municipal League that Virginia leads the South in buying power and has the nation's lowest unemployment. He cited Sales Management Magazine data showing a $6,631 effective buying income per Virginia household and noted a 108 percent rise in non farm jobs since 1939. He urged regional cooperation to sustain growth.
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Arlington
Harry F. Byrd, Jr
Sales Management Magazine
Virginia
Byrd
State Advisory Board For Economic Development
Virginia Municipal League
Twin Bridges
Minister Dr. D. Jackson resigns after 12 years
The resignation of Dr. D. Jackson, longtime minister of the First Presbyterian Church, becomes effective today. A congregation committee plans to appoint a new pastor and a reception honored the Jackson family after his last service. about 350 attendees witnessed the farewell as they prepare to relocate to Danville where he will lead another church.
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D. Jackson
First Presbyterian Church
Lions to Meet At Walton Park
The Winchester Lions Club will meet tomorrow at Izaak Walton League Park on Rt 50 east starting at 6 30 p m. The noon luncheon at the George Washington Hotel is canceled.
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Winchester Lions Club
Izaak Walton
Rt: 50 East
George Washington Hotel
Apprentice Courses At Handley Restart Tomorrow
Handley High School resumes the Virginia Department of Education sponsored apprentice courses for electricians and carpenters tomorrow at 7 pm. Open to workers in the trades or those seeking entry. Registration is 10 dollars for the school year ending in May. For details call Tom Wood in Berryville.
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Handley High School
Virginia Department of Education
Tom Wood
Berryville
Coin Show Draws 1500 at Virginia Numismatic Event
Numismatists gathered at the George Washington Hotel for the Virginia Numismatic Association Sixth annual Coin Show and Convention. More than 1500 attendees viewed exhibits, with 32 dealers in one room and awards for Best of Show and various categories. New officers were elected and the 1965 site chosen as Fort Monroe. A separate kitchen fire at Duff’s Restaurant was extinguished with local fire department help.
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Virginia Numismatic Association
George Washington Hotel
Shenandoah Numismatic Association
George W. Dunny, Jr
J. M. Killingworth
United States
Thomas Malanonowski
Wiliam Moose
Mrs
Joann Klotz
V.N.A
Charles J. Affleck
Winchester
Duane Smith
Hampton
Lionel Key
Charlottesville
Norfolk
John Gearhart
Hiram Bowers
Ken Frith
Virginia
Roger Herd
California
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U. S. Department of Labor
Labor Department
Virginia Outdoor Recreation Study Commission
Jackson
Jacksons
Wn Office Supply, Inc
Lions
Walton Park
Handley
Quebec
France
St. Lawrence River
Hudson Bay
Hudson Strait
Stuart M. Perry
Jack Cummins
Larry Sullivan
Winchester Evening Star
Maurice W. Perry
James F. Mevitt
Virginia Peninsula Coin Club
Clain Stefanelli
United States ‘National Museum
Duff’s
Rt. 11 South
Shawnee Fire Co
Rouss Fire Co
Winchester Savings & Loan
Winchester Savings and Loan Association
Valley Ave
Barts
Roger C. Herd
Skeep Ranek
Calif
Piccadilly St
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