Veterans of Foreign Wars Hold 10th State Encampment
Seven hundred veterans and Ladies Auxiliary members arrive for the tenth department encampment in Lexington. The parade features the Rion-Bowgian Post and auxiliary with at least 100 in line, including a drum and bugle corps in a new uniform. Memorial services set for noon tomorrow with Dr James J Mansy presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rion-Bowman
Secunia
Drum and Bugle Corpa
Lexington
Perade
Ladies Auxiliary
Tenth Department
Cline Family Notes From Clarksburg and Weston Visit
Fragmentary local news mentions Cline, son of G. O. B. Cline, with ties to Clarksburg West Virginia. It notes military stationed at Weston and a return home for leave, with references to J. W. Cox and W. D. Wilson of Boston acting in some capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cline
GO. B. Cline
Clarksburg
W. Va
Weston
J. W. Cox
W. D. Wilson
Boston
Local Weddings and Society Notes Shine Across Elkton
Elkton society notices report on multiple weddings and engagements. Gibbs and Norrie Bikton announce nuptials in Woodstock Virginia at the bride’s home. Mrs. A B Gover and daughters attend Violet Leonard and William Watkins wedding in Penns Grove New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bikton
Gibbs, St
Woodstock
A. B. Cover
Elkton
A. B. Gover
Carter
Roberta
Virginia
Penns Grove
N. J
Henry D. Dittman
Scoutmasters Conference Draws Fifty Leaders to Camp Shenandoah
Fifty Scoutmasters and officials from twelve towns gathered at Camp Shenandoah for the annual Scoutmasters Conference and Training School. The event, directed by J. W. Fix of Staunton, featured the dedication of the Scoutmasters Lodge and included attendees from Clifton Forge, Staunton, Charlottesville, Bridgewater, Covington, Scottsville, Lexington, Harrisonburg, Churchville, Palmyra, Crozet, and Orange with names such as B. P. Chamberlain and George W. Miller among the participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonewall Jackson
Camp Shenandoah
J. W. Fix
Staunton
Scoutmasters Lodge
M. Killighan
Stonewall Jackson Council
Clifton
Forge—Deverton Carpenter
Jack Kirk
G. ©. Huddleston
H. R. Thompson
Dudley Thompson
Roland Flint
R. A. Bass
A. G. Stagdale
Ralph McCaskill
W. D. Ambler
D. V. Whitlock
W. E
Charles Dunlop
Harrisonburg
Orville Cooley
Ted Mowbray
Churchville
Mannie Collins
Palmyra
R. A. Hammer
Crozet
H. G. Goodloe
Orange
G. A. Waugh
Fray
Honor Gen Colin Nchimond Reunion Honor Gen Colin Nchimond
Gen R M Colvin 87, commander of the Virginia Sons of Confederate Veterans, received a cross for leading the division judged most active at the Richmond Confederate Reunion. Virginia won the annual flag for best division, with 1750 veterans present. Colvin was the sole Rockingham veteran at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Colvin
Virginia Sons of Confederate Veterans
Richmond
Sons
Virginia Division of Sons
Colvin
Virginia
Gen. Colvin
Rockingham
Rockingham and
Harrisonburg
W. H. Keister
J. &. Garrison
Thomas P. Beery
James
Charles
William
Missee Lime
Georgia
Nicholas
Frances Sibert
Joseph Deter
Emma Gibbons
Laura Snapp
Charles Winfield
R.E. Braithwaite
W. N. Sprinikel
Lebastein Chamfort Among France's Finest Talkers
Classified ads bring results as Lebastein Chamfort, noted French epi grammatist, is praised as the era's premier talker and raconteur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebastein Chamfort
France
Kiwanis Delegation Attends International Convention in Detroit
Governor Henry A. Converse of Capitol Kiwanis District and Harbisonburg club leader Mrs. Devier travel to Detroit for the 16th Kiwanis International convention. The Virginia delegation oversees programs on unemployment aid, urban rural relations, child welfare, adult education, and civic betterment with over 1 800 clubs and 99 000 members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Converse
Capitol Kiwanis District
Sheffey L. Devier
Harrisonburg Club
Kiwanis
Virginia
J. O. Oakes
Winchester
Robert 8. Weaver Jr
Victoria
Frank B. Firepatrick
Radford
Donald N. Frazier
Richmond
George H. Vermilya
Clifton Forge
United States
Canada
Harrisonburg
Friddles
Dinglédine
Conrad Logan
United Fellowship
Kiwanis Aha
Detroit
William O. Harris
Los Angeles
Mayland Christian Church Hosts All Day Service
A Mayland Christian Church all day gathering featured a sermon by Rev. B J Earp and a baptism by immersion for five candidates. An evening program by Broadway Christian Church Christian Endeavor focused on Temperance, reflecting on past achievements and future service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayland Christian Church
B.J. Earp
Broadway Christian Church Christian Endeavor
Temperance
All Day Service Held At Mayland
All day worship service at Mayland Christian Church welcomed five new members into the congregation joining existing attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayland
Christian
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Vanguard
Rion-Bowman Post
Te Nerren
Roanoke
TY. Snell
Jamea J. Mansy
Ordy
Texfal John
A. la Jeune
Francis P. Gaines
Miveralty
Russell McWilliams
Rockford
Ill
Illinois
Cedar
Clarence Darrow
J. R. Cover
Mra Samuel Y
Hiram Taylor
Shenandoah
Limsie Miller
Reese Cover
Gilbert Harnsberger
Harshbarger-Hinkel
F. N. Hinkel
Markham
Mary Madeline
Conrad Harshbarger
Weyers Cave
State Teacherrs College
Herrisonburg
Eecoe School
Harshbarger
Broadway Mission Society
Broadway
Woman’s Missionary Society
Broadway Methodist Church
W.h.balangee
Baltimore
Woman's Missionary Society
Woman's Mission Society
Harrisonburg Matholdist Church
Horace Lequear
H. R. Lequear
McGaheysville Reformed Church
Lequear
McGaheysville Auxilary
Wright
Martinsburg
Gen. Colinnchimond
Sons of Confederates
International
Converse
Devier
Warner Bros
Frederic
Kay Francis
Paramount
Graham McNamee
Spencer Tracy
America
Virginia Lee
Lracert & Bias Tosacco
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