Identical Twins 83 Lead Steady Harpers Ferry Life
Betty Sullivan profiles 83 year old twins Rev. William H Kent and James Kent Jr of Harpers Ferry. Born June 3 1868 in Williamsport W Va the brothers followed divergent paths yet remained inseparable. Will became a minister with seven children and a daughter a teacher. James stayed single, worked various jobs and loves cigars. They share thrift temperance and strong faith, and plan to vote Republican in upcoming elections as they reflect on times past and present.
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Betty Sullivan
Harper's Ferry
John Brown
Hale
William H. Kent
James Kent, Jr
Kent
Will
Williamsport
W. Va
James Kent
Lucinda
Kents
James
Columbus. O
Chicago
Columbus
City of
B. & O. Railroad
Kent Twins
Howard University
Washington
Izetta Tibbs
New Market
Romney
Michaelsville
Boyds
Will Kent
Storer College
Columba University
Gladys Spraggin
Bolivar
Goldie Johnson
LeRoy Johnson
Storer Cotlee
Charles Town
Irene Moon Hives
Hagerstown
Audrey Kent
New York City
Elmer E Kent
Miami
George Howard Kent
Fairchild Hope
Willam KH. Kent Jr
Steubenville
Kes Watchee
Harpers Ferry Hill
Bome
Union Bridge News Local Family Moves and Polio Drive Note
A Union Bridge items list residents planning to attend Billy Graham in Washington and local moves including Mr and Mrs Donald Shey and Mr and Mrs James Lantz. The Mothers Drive for Polio raised 130 dollars with thanks to many solicitors and a post-drive gathering. Alumni Night set for PT A at Elmer Waite school, Kay Luttrell’s tenth birthday celebrated, and more community notes from Union Bridge and surrounding areas.
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Union Bridge
Washington
Donald Shey
Nelson Shey
West Broadway
Main Street
James Lantz
Myman Israel
Shey
Wicimity
Louise Hahn
Earl Hevner
Ralph Bair
Clinton Reilly
George Otto
Frank P. Bohn
Raymond Selba
Durbin Fogie
Ralph Ricketts
Gene Sixx
Doinies Shifler
Johr Green
Monroe Proutz
Cassell Encet
Frank Fogle
Hahn
PT. A
Elmer Waite School
Kay Luttrell
Roger Luttrell
Owen Bridge
Marice Tresoninmgé
Edward Stambaugh
Bark
Donald Sixx
Cleve Repp
Fredench
Washington Notes From Rep J Glenn Beall
In his Potomac column Representative J Glenn Beall of Maryland's 6th District reports Senate action on import curbs for fats oils and dairy products and the doubtful chance of passage this session. He notes support for an Internal Revenue reorganization set to take effect March 15, plus investigations of the Attorney General and tax scandals. He cites tax burden concerns, urges restraint on expenditures and highlights price disparities in federal buying. Under The Dome covers price ceilings on processed apples and a Turkey Federation resolution, with a burial ground bill referred to interior affairs. Social notes include etiquette tips and local brief items from Lackland Air Force Base and Martinsburg visits.
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Potomac
Washington
J. Glenn Beall
Congress
Maryland
Senate
Senate Banking Committee
Internal Revenue
House
Internal Revenue Department
Clarence Brown
Ohio
House Judiciary Committee
McGrath
Department of Government
Moody (D
Michigan
Monroney
Oklahoma
General Services Administration
Navy Medical Department
Appalachian Apple Service, Inc
Office of Price Administration
Turkey Proucers Association
National Turkey Federation
Bolivar Social Notes Highlight Local Moves and Visits
Bolivar residents and relations are noted in a series of social updates. Bolivar Buxchan and family rent a second floor in Bolivar from the Odens and plan to move soon. Clayton Roberson and family visit Williamsburg Pa. to see Mrs Roberson’s mother. Ward Unger and sister visit Camp Hill relatives and friends. Mrs Unger is the former Fannie Reeder of Harpers Ferry. Pvt Hubert Crum of the Air Force spends leave at Harpers Ferry with his parents. A stork shower honors Mrs Charles Crum of Charles Town at The Maples. William Ramey’s Camp Hill home hosts gifts and baby cradle. William Robert Crum is ill but improving. Mrs Laughlin Mater remains indisposed in Bolivar. Perry Fackles of Richmond VA visits Bolivar and Charles Town. Rev Richard Bower and daughter Joy depart for New Jersey after telegram of ill father. John Childs Jr of the U S Navy spends weekend with Bolivar parents in Norfolk. Douglas Bowers family visits Silver Spring. Jack Hedican and others visit Baltimore with Robert Hackler. Claude Wentzell is ill. T K Orme returns from two weeks with William Orme near Wheeling. Jay Eackles and Doug Moler visit Washington. James Hackley of Harpers Ferry is unwell at home. Kenneth Bush and family visit Camp Hill. Mrs Lee Hoover ill with severe stomach ailment. Mrs Walter Jenkins and Mrs ???
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R. C. Dell
Roberson
Ward Unger
Youngstown
Jessie Cauffman
Camp Hill
Lillian Edwards
Charles Town
Nellie Dougherty
Knoxville
Unger
Fannie Reeder
Harpers Ferry
Hubert B. Crum
Air Force
Lake Charles
Robert Crum
the Maples
Wm. Ramey
Charles Crum
Crum
Eugene Kern
William Robert
W. A. Crum
Bolivar
New Jersey
John Childs, Jr
U. S. Navy
Norfolk
Douglas Bowers
Silver Spring
Thomas O'Brien
Jack Hedican
Eila Hackley
Betty
Peggy Hackley
Baltimore
Robert Hackler
Claude Wentzell
T. K. Orme
William Orme
Wheeling
W. Va
Jay Eackles
Doug Moler
Bakerton
Washington
James Hackley
Kenneth Bush
Eagles
Howard Manuel
Lee Hoover
Walter Jenkins
Lovettsville
George Grubb
Ira Cost
University Hospital
Charlottesville
H. L. Rodeffer
G. H. Wirts
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Mack
Keith Keister
Grippe
H. C MecKimmey
Ralph Strine
Rockville
J. D. Brown
Aubrey Cooper
George Souder
Ralph Stine
Donna
Michael Stine
Gas Gill
Henry Wright
Hawkre Baker
Carroll Baker
Nancy
Baker
Annie Wiltit
Earl Fry
Roger Hough
Helen Reedling
Purcellville
C. Hess
Leo Reed
M. W. Villiers
Walter Everhart
B. W. McKimmery
Loudoun Hospital
Roger Powell
J. Lytle Baker
L. A Womeldorph
Lovetteville High School
William A. Wade
Winchester
L. Bromeldorph
VPI
H W. Beatty
H S. Keller
Jefferson
Willis E. Orrison
Gary Allen
James Vincent
John J. Lobell
Lovettsville Community News Bits and Milestones
Lovettsville residents report illnesses recoveries and hospital stays. Mrs Grubb and Mr Cost are noted as ill or recovering at home with others from the area in and around Purcellville and Lovettsville. A deputy sheriff appointment and school principal return from illness mark local governance and education updates.
Strength For Today by Earl L Deuglann
A physician notes cure often hinges on mindset rather than mere illness. Many ailments stem from personality misalignment and excess driven by mental states. While real diseases deserve sympathy and scientific support, much suffering is rooted in delusions and faulty attitudes.
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Earl L. Deuglann
Babson Newspaper
Rodeo Party Honors Fifth Birthday At Middletown Home
Mr and Mrs Melvin Tobery of Middletown hosted a rodeo party January 24 for their son Jimmy turning five. More than 35 children from Old Brad dock Frederick and Middletown attended at James C Koogle home. Walter Goad provided guitar music as youngsters in cowgirl outfits sang western songs. Miss Mary Louise Young gave humorous readings. Refreshments served. Grizzly bears can attain a speed 435 miles an hour.
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Melvin €. Tobery
Middletown
Jimmy
Old Braddock
Frederick
Tobery
James C. Koogle
Walter Goad
Mary Louise Young
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