Record Breaking War Savings Drive Tops 700000
Local leaders urge immediate action as Rockingham County meets a landmark War Savings Stamp drive. George E. Sipe and John W. Morrison rally crowds at First National Bank, aiming to reach the 700000 top by June 28 with 1000 subscriptions expected in Rockingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George FE. Sipe
Rockingham
John W. Morrison
Harrisonburg
Rockingham Boys
George E. Sipe
C. G. Price
T. N. Heas
F. L. Sublett
C.G Harneberger
T. P. Beery
W. H. Keister
John C. Myers
J J. Pennybacker
W. H. Sipe
J. A. Garber
J. C. Bradford
J. E. Lincoln
Howard Armstrong
G F. Holsinger
W. Brewer
James H. Ruebush
Frank H. Lago
Claude Smith
Lest We Forget Thrills Harrisonburg Audiences
Rita Jolivet stars in the patriotic wartime picture Lest We Forget shown at the New Virginia Theater. The film attracted large crowds with thunderous applause as audiences witnessed fighting scenes and the sinking of the Lusitania. Jolivet’s charm and presence helped make the showing a notable success.
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Rita Jolivet
New Virginia Theater
Harrisonburg
England
Executor seeks creditors of Penn Laird Mills founder
All persons indebted to or holding claims against the late W. J. Goch enour trading as the Penn Laird Mills urged to confer with executor Harry L. Gochenour regarding payment promptly.
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W. J. Gochenour
Penn Laird Mills
Harry L. Gochenour
Lawn Party Planned by Bridgewater M B Church Society
The Ladies Mite Society of Bridgewater M B Church will host a lawn party on Saturday night June 22. All community members are invited to attend and enjoy the evening.
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Ladies Mite Society of
Bridgewater
M. B. Church
New Arrival Ronald Elmo Knick Born in Lexington
Mr and Mrs H R Knick of Lexington Virginia announce the birth of a ten pound son named Ronald Elmo Knick. The child was born Saturday afternoon at 1 oclock. Mrs Knick is Elsie Fultz daughter of Reuben and Mrs Fultz of Harrisonburg. Mr Knick is a Baltimore and Ohio trainman.
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H. R. Knick
Lexington
Ronald Elmo Knick
Knick
Elsie Fultz
Reuben Fultz
Harrisonburg
Mr. Knick
Baltimore and Ohio
Delegates Return From Grand Council Meeting
Delegates Vv. G. Harlin W. C. Leonard and Frank Gould returned from Bluefield West Virginia after attending the Grand Council Meeting of the United Commercial Travelers of America with delegates from Virginia West Virginia Maryland Kentucky and the District of Columbia Shenandoah Council No 205 received bouquets for membership growth and for Frank Gould’s election as Grand Executive Committeeman noting the honor as the council’s first in its history and the next meeting set for Cumberland Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vv. G. Harlin
W. C. Leonard
Frank Gould
Bluefield
W. Va
United Commercial Travelers of America
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Kentucky
District of Columbia
Shenandoah
Frank
Cumberland
Mrs Josie Croushorn Dies After Illness in Rockingham
Mrs Josie Croushorn wife of D G Croushorn a Rockingham citizen died at her home near North River Depot at 11 44 pm from tuberculosis of the throat after a four year illness. She was 33 years 3 months and 7 days old and active in the Methodist Church. Survived by her mother Mrs Mary Calhoun husband son Winston aged three one sister Teasie Calhoun and one brother W H Calhoun of Brunswick Md. Funeral from Pleasant Grove Church at 11 20 am conducted by Rev G W Staples with burial in church cemetery. Pallbearers include Mesdames Nie Huffman May Glovier Ida Nora Landrum and Miss Bertie.
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Josie Croushorn
D. G Croushorn
Rockingham
North River Depot
Josie Calhoun
Mary Calhoun
Winston Croushorn
Teasie Calhoun
W. H. Calhoun
Brunswick
Pleasant Grove
G W. Staples
Mt. Crawford
Mesdames Nie Huffman
May Glovier
Ida Nora Landrum
Miss Bertie
Miller Suffering Syncope Among County Farmer
A. D. Miller, a prominent county farmer, collapsed yesterday afternoon after entering Ott's Drug Store. Bystanders aided him and Dr. A. C. Byers administered care, Miller recovering enough to return home without assistance.
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A. D. Miller
Marriages Licensed in Clerk's Office for Mason Carnes Pair
Licenses issued for James Myron Mason and Emma Lee Carnes who wed Saturday. Also license granted for Clarence Leake and Ellen Catherine Webster of Harrisonburg who married yesterday.
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James Myron Mason
James W.mason
Near Broadway
Emma Lee Carnes
Bertie Carnes
Timberville
Clarence Leake
Eustace Leake
Ellen Catherine Webster
Mick Webster
Harrisonburg
Lawn Party at G W Liskey Home Hosts Aid Society
The Ladies Aid Society of the United Brethren Church invites all to a lawn party at George W. Liskey's home on Valley Pike Wednesday evening. Cars leave the Square at 6 o'clock. 25 cents round trip to benefit the society. Refreshments, music, and a pleasant evening promised. rain date Thursday night.
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G. W. Liskey
Ladies Aid Society
The
United Brethren Church
George W. Liskey
Valley Pike
Marriage in Clerks Office Ties Shenandoah Couple
Hubert Franklin Smith and Maude Irene Rion were married yesterday in the County Courthouse Clerks Office. Rev. W. Rau of Lacey Spring officiated the ceremony.
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Hubert Franklin Smith
Charles Smith
Shenandoah City
Maude Irene Rion
Jacob F. Rion
Elkton
County Court House
W. Rau
Lacey Spring
United Brethren Church
Price of corn oil hits 3.10 per barrel on track
A terse market note reports corn price at 3.10 per barrel as buyers urged to act at Dayton Virginia. The fragment mentions J H wheel or similar names in garbled form, indicating trackside trading or a sale alert with no clear date or counterparties.
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Dayton
J. H
J. H. Whlberorr
Americans Hold Line Despite Mustard Gas Attacks
American forces on the Marne report heavier German gas use but lines remain intact. An American patrol crossed the Marne east of Chateau Thierry, contacted Germans, and withdrew safely by boat. Rain and artillery activity continue with limited infantry engagement.
County Soldier Dies of Wounds in France
A telegram in Harrisonburg announced the death of John Arthur Clayton, a Rockingham County soldier who died of wounds in France after being severely wounded in an American hospital. He is the second Rockingham casualty, following Sergeant Harry Bruce of Elkton. Clayton volunteered last April and served for over a year, survived by his parents Jacob and Martha Clayton, three brothers Wilbert Bryan and Warren, and a sister Mrs. N B Hausenthal.
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Harrisonburg
John Arthur Clayton
France
Rockingham
Harry Bruce
Elkton
Clayton
Bruce
America
United
Clayton Ts
Jacob
Rushville
Wilbert
Bryan
Warren
N. B. Hausentlook
Italians Hold Piave Line in Successful Push Against Austrians
The Rome war office says Italian forces, with British and French troops, check Austrian crossing at the Piave and push them back toward the river bank after gains west of San Dona Di Piave and Capo Bile. About 4 500 Austrians are said captured by the Allies, while Austria claims 12 000 prisoners. Reports note activity in Persia with the Turks taking Tabriz.
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Marne
Associated Press
River
Chateau Thierry
Marne Front
Chateau-Thieuriry
Marte
Bellequ Wood
Stiill
Lorraine
Toul
Trent
Adriatic Sea
Piave
Montello
Treviso
Venice
Charles
St. Andrea
Jossalata
Zenson Loop
Fos. Salata
San Dona di Piave
Rome
Austrian War Office
France
Otse
Aisne
Persia
Tabriz
Twenty Norwegian Crew Rescued After U Boat Sinking
Twenty crew members of the Norwegian bark Kringsjaa were picked up at sea and landed in Lewes Delaware after the ship was sunk by a German U boat off the Virginia coast. Survivors were hurriedly placed on a train for New York with details unavailable.
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Lewes
Delaware
New York
Virginia
U S Airman Captured by Germans Near Germany
Lieutenant R. W Parker an American pilot in the French Flying Corps was forced to land on a bombing mission near Germany and was taken prisoner by German forces.
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U. S
Associated Press
Paris
R. W Parker
Germany
Wanted Clothing Salesman Experienced Man Apply
Job notice seeks a clothing salesman with experience. Preference given to an experienced applicant. Apply at B. Ney & Sova.
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B. Ney & Sova
Mrs Garber Returns from Quantico Marine Camp Visit
Mrs W D Garber and her companion Misa Ottle Wine returned from Quantico Virginia where she visited her nephew Mervin Wine serving in the marine corps.
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W. D. Garber
Misa Ottle
Marine
Quantico
Mervin Wine
Marine Corpa
Senate approves Buchanan statue in public park vote
Washington June 17 The Senate adopted a House Resolution by 61 to 11 authorizing a statue of James Buchanan to be placed in a city park Senators who opposed the measure attacked the former president s loyalty.
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Washington
Senate
House
James Buchanan
Judge considers motion to set aside Roanoke verdict over tanning extract suit
In United States Court Leonard & Co of New York sues General John E Roller for breach of contract to deliver tanning extract. A motion to set aside the $4000 verdict was discussed but not ruled. Judge McDowell adjourned court and the case may proceed in Roanoke with a possible November retrial if the verdict is set aside.
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United States
Leonard & Co
New York
John E Roller
McDowell
Roanoke
Boys Risked Lives to Further Medical Science
Washington reports 66 volunteers from American hospitals and ambulance units in France allowed medical authorities to show trench fever is spread by body lice. The War Department released General Pershing’s account praising volunteers whose bravery matched that of soldiers who fought yellow fever research.
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Washington
France
Pershing
War Department
Sailors to Get Bonus for War Submarine Risk
Washington reports a 26 percent monthly wage bonus for licensed officers on American merchant vessels in coastwise West Indian and South and Central American trade due to German submarine activity. The bonus applies to ships from Atlantic and Gulf ports not confined to harbors and excludes railroad administration controlled vessels.
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Washington
Shipping Board
Atlantic
Gulf
Submarine threat comment sparks State Department warning
Washington June 17 state department summary notes German press threats on U S coast. The paper says current rates are only the beginning and promises scenes that will make Wilson tremble at the marrow of his bones.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Wilson
Navy seed beans for sale at F C Wampler store
Seed beans advertised by L Hoover offered at the International Harvester Co. building. Germination advertised above 95 percent for the crop and sale. The notice implies supply and contact through the local retailer.
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NAVY
International Harvester Co
F. C Wampler
Austrian Drive Along Italian Front Reported Contained
Washington reports that the Austrian offensive in Italy has been sharply checked by the reorganized Italian army with British and French support. Officials debate potential effects on the western front and possible Austrian counter offensive if the drive collapses. Secretary Baker says no American fighting units are in the region though medical detachments have been there. Rumors link Major General Leonard Wood to Italy command, but no confirmation.
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Washington
Italy
Germany
Wallan
Austria
Baker
Uolce
Leonard Wood
Kia Alvision
France
Wood
Camp Funston
Horse Delays Trip After Creek Bridge Accident
Lewis Arey of Spring Creek state he met with a slight accident yesterday while driving toward Harrisonburg. A floor plank slipped, the horse fell through Mossy Creek, injuring its leg but not seriously. Arey halted his trip and returned home, having a small Spring Creek Station store.
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Lewis Arey
Iarrisonburg
Spring Creek
Mossy Creek
Arey
Harrisonburg
Uncalled Letters At Harrisonburg Post Office
Letters addressed to Mrs. W. A. Johnson Mrs. G. Masters Mrs. Mollie Rohr Mrs. Emma Mack Mary Johnson Miss Bessie Lokey Miss Ollie May Simmers Miss Kaet Buck remain uncalled for at the Harrisonburg post office. The notice lists names and asks recipients to claim promptly.
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Harrisonburg
W. A. Johnson
G. (. Masters
Mollie Rohr
Emma Mack
Mary Johnson
Bessie Lokey
Ollie May Simmers
Kaet Buck
Nothing Like Fruit Hearts Gum from Fleer
An ad touts Fruit-Hearted chewing gum as strictly original by Frank H. Fleer Corporation of Philadelphia. It promotes the product as unique and urges readers to try a package today.
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Frank HH. Fleer Corporation
Philadelphia
Colored youth sought for janitorial work
A job notice invites colored youths aged 17 to 18 to apply for janitor positions at the New Haven records office.
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Newe-Hecord
Absent Notice From Office Until June 24
Absence notice indicates George G. Grattan will be away from the office, effective June 18, with return scheduled for June 24. No further details provided.
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George G. Grattan
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J. T. Heard
John J. Harnsberger
Walter P. Keezell
Main
East Market Streets
A. A .Lewis
T. P. Beerye
T. Martz
E. R. Miller
H. H. Weaver
J. N. Garber
P. Stickley
West Market
South Main Streets
P. Fletcher
K. A. Zigler
Lee Allen Co
H. Maury
J. G. Yancey
Mr. Scott Lee Woodson
Stuart Ashby
Main Streets
1. Iseman
W. H. Hawkins
H. L. Dechert Morris Spiro
Chas. E. Loewner
W. C. Chandler
Jesse Turner
North Main
West Market Streets
T. A. Willis
J. J. Hawee
Henry Ney
A. H. Hamaker
Jnc. Noll
EF. Blosser
Kk. C
Grand Council
Mrs. Josie Croushorn
Tures
Associated Prep
L. Hoover
Fae
First National Bank
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