Roadside Beautification Meeting Set in Woodstock
A roadside development and beautification meeting will be held Tuesday at 2 PM in Woodstock courthouse Virginia. Organized by the Associated Clubs for Roadside Development and Beautification Staun ton District leaders Mrs Daniel Sands and Mrs George Sloane will speak along with Mrs T Allen Kirk and H J Neal. The Shenandoah Valley program aims to advance highway beautification as progress is expected from garden clubs and local planting along U S Route 11 near Woodstock.
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Woodstock
Associated Clubs
Staunton
Daniel Sands
Middleburg
George Sloane
T. Allen Kirk
Roanoke
H. J. Neal
State Highway Department
Shenandoah Valley
U. S
Federal Forest Wildlife Program Receives Approval
The Virginia Game and Inland Fisheries Commission and Forest Service approve a wildlife program funding Virginia’s 1.4 million acre public shooting area from National Forest hunting and fishing stamp revenues. In 1938 12 000 stamps were sold, funds to be used in 1940 with a forthcoming public accounting.
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Commission of Virginia Game & Inland Fisheries
Forest Service
National Forest
Virginia National Forests
Virginia
Forest Supervior
M. C. Howard
National Forest Wildlife
The
Game Commission
National Forest Starups
Howard
Solid Week To Be Given Over To Budget Hearing
Richmond reports a solid week of hearings for state departments and agencies at the capitol beginning Monday before the governor's advisory committee on the budget. It marks the second step in preparing the 1940 42 budget. after hearings, drafting will begin for the document to be sent to the budget office and advisory committee. Institution trips to inspect needs will occur between October 9 and 15.
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Richmond
State Capitol
Budget Office
Budget Advisory Committee
Radio Highlights Across The World On Neutrality Message
New York Sept 22 radio networks mobilized short wave transmitters to broadcast President Roosevelt’s neutrality message to a global audience. Friday and Saturday European and U S schedules featured NBC CBS MBS and ABC programs with news talks concerts and dances listed across WEAF WJZ WABC and other chains.
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New York
Roosevelt
Congress
WEAF
NBC
WJZ
MBS
WABC
CBES
Lucille Manners
Guy Lomeo
CBS
Bob Ripley
Chicago
Farmers’ Union
Renfrew
The
Mounted
MBS Chain
J. W
Ditter
Byrd Urges strict cash and carry as peace safeguard
Senator Byrd argues for a strict cash and carry neutrality policy enforced vigorously to keep American ships and citizens out of war zones. He praises the President's neutrality plan, urges prompt congressional action after debate, and expresses commitment to keeping America at peace. Roosevelt and Glass discussed neutrality. Byrd declines to reveal details.
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Washington
Byrd
D-Va
America
Congress
Roosevelt
Glass
60 Year Term Given Man Who Slew His Wife
Clarence Epling, 21, was convicted of first degree murder in Giles County for fatally shooting his wife Hannah 17 as she slept with their five month old baby nearby. The jury recommended a 60 year prison term after about an hour and 20 minutes of deliberation.
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Pearishburg
Giles County
Clarence Epling
Hannah
Epling
Civil Service Plan Discussed in Richmond Meeting
A committee studying merit or civil service for state workers plans a Sept. 28 meeting in Richmond to advance its recommendations to the 1940 General Assembly. Dr. Warner Moss of the College of William and Mary, a commission member, has gathered material for the report. Delegate Francis Pickens Miller of Fairfax chairs the committee.
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Richmond
General Assembly
Warner Moss
College of William and Mary
Francis Pickens Miller
Fairfax
Young Democratic Club To Review Programs In Richmond Meeting
The Virginia Young Democratic Club plans its first executive committee meeting since the Roanoke convention to discuss approved programs. John A Currie executive secretary says topics include establishing a state office near the Richmond headquarters, with Francis Miller of Harrisonburg named Seventh district chairman.
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Richmond
The
Young Democratic Clues of Virginia
Roanoke
John A. Currie
Young Democrats
Francis Miller
Harrisonburg
Fiery Itching Skin Gets Quick Relief
An advertisement touts home treatment for eczema with a claim that a specific oil soothes itching. The copy mentions a heated complaint about ineffective products and promises a refund if not satisfied. It promotes a first-class druggist and origin bottle.
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Moone
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Mrs. Sands
Mrs. Sloane
Mrs. Kirk
Federal Forest Wildlife Program
Central Press Radiophoto
Tipperary
France
Department Stores
Loudoun St
Solenberger’s
Winchester
Baylass
Young Men’s
Winchester U
WM. B. Obaugh
Mount Pleasant
Pleasant Valley
Red Bud
S. S
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Capital
N. Braddock St
Gus Karnis
Gus Sardelis
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
MO. S. Solenberger & CO
Flint
Mich
Buick
General Motors Proving
Fisher
H. W. Ebert
Braddock and
Amherst Sts
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