Missing Child Found After 32 Hour Mountain Wander
Edward Burroughs, 30 months old and son of Lieut Sherman V. Burroughs, was found alive near an old Valley View Hotel road two and a half miles east of New Market after a long search. He had spent 32 hours wandering through Massanutten terrain, with only minor scratches and bites, and was in good condition after examination by Dr. A C Biller.
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New Market
Edward Burroughs
Sherman V. Burroughs
Massanutten
A. C. Biller
Biller
Lillian Burroughs
Cecil Bynacker
Shaffertown
Valley View
Bynacker
Shenandoah County
Civilian Conservation Corps
Valley View Hotel
Sherman Burroughs
Roanoke
A. P. Hill
Fredericksburg
Young Ark Woman Traveled for Work Then Planned Baby Giveaway
Mrs. H. C. McKenney, 24, from Eldorado Arkansas, separated from her soldier husband and sought work in Miami Florida. After she failed to find employment newspapers reported her plan to give away her unborn baby. Laura B. Duncan, Miami laundry manager, offered a home to the mother and child.
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H. C. McKenney
Eldorado
Ark
Miami
Fla
Laura B. Duncan
Massachusetts Joins Roosevelt In Thanksgiving Date
Washington reports that Massachusetts and other states may shift to President Roosevelt's November 20 Thanksgiving while a third will hold to the traditional November 27. By 1941 at least 17 states will observe the last Thursday. Massachusetts defies tradition in a move toward national unity.
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Massachusetts
Roosevelt
Missouri
Texas
Arkansas
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Iowa
Kansas
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Mexico
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Pennsylvania
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South Dakota
Tennessee
Vermont
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Maine
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Rhode Island
Connecticut
Community Notes From Mountain Falls Virginia
Mt Falls Virginia September notices list William B Chapman returning to Washington after vacation with his mother Martha B Chapman. Various guests visit including Miss Mary Tewalt with Mrs J H Lineburg and Mrs Georgia Klosowski of Wilmington Del with Mr and Mrs L S Triplett. Funeral services held for Maggie Richard at Mountain View Methodist Church with interment nearby. Community sympathy extended to the bereaved family. Reuben Hulver admitted to University of Virginia Hospital Charlottesville for observation. Everett Jenkins and family visit assorted locals.
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William B. Chapman
Washington, D. C
Martha B. Chapman
Mary Tewalt
J. H Lineburg
Georgia Klosowski
Wilmington
Del
L. S. Triplett
Floyd Hulver
Bennie
Clearbrook
B. C. Hulver
Maggie Richard
Mountain View Methodist Church
Heaven of Rest
W. B
J. H. Lineburg
Richard
Reuben Hulver
University of Virginia Hospital
Charlottesville
Everett Jenkins
Aids Ailing Singer Helen Morgan Dinner Guests
Chicago volunteers rushed to donate blood for Helen Morgan as she stayed hospitalized with a serious illness. Eileen Murtaugh emerged as one of the early helpers among the group of donors, becoming Miss Morgan's fourth donor.
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Chicago
Helen Morgan
Eileen Murtaugh
Eileen
Miss Morgan
Waterfront Fire Wrecks N W Ry Grain Elevator
A two alarm waterfront fire destroyed Norfolk and Western grain elevator on the Elizabeth River east harbor. It burned 100000 bushels of wheat corn and soybeans, with $200000 in losses. Authorities and crews from city fire department Coast Guard and harbor tugs battled the blaze four hours, injuring three firefighters. The 150 foot wooden structure built in 1887 was a city landmark leased by Norfolk Terminal Elevator Corp. Officials contemplated origin theories while noting no explosion heard atop the elevator.
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Norfolk
Norfolk and Western
Elizabeth River
Coast Guards
Norfolk and Western Railway
Norfolk Terminal Elevator Corporation
Davis Milling Com- Rae
Harry L. Fockler
James J. O'Keefe
Weeks End With Relatives In Winchester Area
The Winchester Star reports Bryan Richard has been seriously ill at his home and many friends hope for his quick recovery. The item notes Winchester residents spent the weekend with relatives in the area.
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Winchester
Bryan Richard
Meade Division Prepares Massive Virginia to North Carolina Move
The 29th Division's west column of over 1,000 trucks heads out from the A P Hill Military Reservation toward Morven North Carolina for fall war games. Belvoir engineers join the 88th Brigade Combat Team south of Fredericksburg as 1,000 vehicles per column begin separate routes for the First Army maneuver area. An advance guard of 1,200 men will set up tents for 15,000 division troops expected Monday.
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A. P. Hill
Virginia
Fort Belvoir
Morven
WN. C
First Army
Belvoir
George M. Alexander
88Th Brigade
Fredericksburg
A. P. Hill Military Reservation
58Th Brigade
Amos W. W. Woodcock
Highway 301
New Maneuvers
North Carolina
Elmer E. Munshower
Night Recon Demonstration by Maryland 175th Infantry
Last maneouver week closes with a demonstration by the second battalion of Maryland's 175th Infantry on correct and incorrect methods for night reconnaissance patrols during the two week maneuver period.
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Maryland
175Th Infantry Regiment
Governor's Budget Focuses on Education in Virginia
Newport News September 25 Governor Price outlined the next two year budget centering on education with emphasis on state aid to rural districts. He noted urban schools are strong but many rural systems need help to reduce illiteracy. The tour included Langley Field and Fort Monroe as defense facilities visited after a luncheon with the Peninsula Association of Commerce.
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Newport News
Price
General Assembly
Peninsula Association of Commerce
James River Country Club
Virginia
Langley Field
Fort Monroe
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