McKinley Chapter Installed by Order of the Eastern Star
The McKinley Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star was instituted in Winchester. Officers were installed by Port er and Mrs. Blerer with Mrs. Shade named worthy patron and Mrs. Jones as associate patron. Over 106 members attended. chapters from Front Royal and other towns were represented. The group meets first and fourth Mondays. refreshments followed. Mrs. Ely returns from Florida with son in law and daughter Bradfield.
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McKinley
the Order of Star
Winchester
William McKinley
Ohio
Hiram Lodge of Masons
Order of the Eastern Star
Farmers and Merchants, National Bank
B. G. Porter
Newport News
Order
Virginia
Annie Blerer
Front Royal
Deming
Daigy B. Shade
Harold C. Jones
Bessie L. Jones
Walter M. Shade
Thelma C. Brown
Irene Hodgson
Berryville
Strasburg
Alexandria
Washington
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
H. D. Fuller
Birthday Party At Armel Home Honors Louise
A delightful birthday gathering for Louise Armel was held at Mr and Mrs M A Armel home. Numerous children attended and played games then enjoyed refreshments. Guests included Mozelle Oliver Mattie Roy Gladys White Dorothy Pifer Ruth Goldie Gardiner Jean Bell and many others. An Adult Missionary Society meeting at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South is planned for 7 30 pm at Mrs John H Rosenberger’s home with Circle No 3 leading and a Korea missionary talk by Mrs C T Collyer. A church auxiliary meeting follows at Mrs Herbert Haines’ home at 8 pm with a delegate to the annual conference noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Armel
Louise
Gertrude Haines
Geneva Miller
Opal Gardiner
Audrey
Julia Hall
Hazel Grubb
Helen White
Jane Barnhart
Nancy
Betsy Perry
James Cornwell
Holmes Newcome
Harry Sherman
Loring Anderson
George Wilson
Gardiner
Leslie White
Lerman Perry
Billy Barnhart
Little Arthur Grove
Adult Missionary Society
Adult Missionary Society of
Braddock Street
Methodist
Episcopal Church, South
John H. Rosenberger
West Boscawen Street
Circle No. 3
Eugene Smith
C. T. Collyer
Korea
Haines
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Herbert Haines
East Piccadilly Street
Doctor Knight Jr Delays Return After Philadelphia Surgery
Dr. B. Mitchell Knight Jr., guest of his cousin Dr. John Knight in Philadelphia, underwent sinus surgery at University Hospital. A second operation is needed, delaying his return to the office until late in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Mitchell Knight, Jr
Philadelphia
John Knight
University Hospital
Knight
Miss Vera Mae Neel to Wed Dr. Miller Harrison
Romney couple announce the engagement of their niece Miss Vera Mae Neel to Dr. Miller Thurman Harrison of Atlanta Georgia. The marriage is set for April 24 at Charles Town Presbyterian Church. Miss Neel formerly supervised Charles Town General Hospital. Dr. Harrison hails from Zebulon Georgia.
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Vera Mae Neel
M. T. Harrison
Robert Scott Fisher
Romney
Miller Thurman Harrison
Atlanta
Charles Town Presbyterian Church
Neel
Charles Town General Hospital
Harrison
Zebulon
Snapps Attend Pittsburgh Wedding of Groves Shaw
Dr and Mrs Ralph B Snapp have returned home on West Clifford street after attending the wedding of Ralphs brother William Boone Groves to Miss Elizabeth Arbenough Shaw in Glenshaw Pennsylvania last Saturday evening.
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Snapp
Pittsburgh
Ralph B. Snapp
West Clifford Street
William Boone Groves
Elizabeth Arbenough Shaw
Gen Turner Ashby Chapter to meet April on West Boscawen
The Gen Turner Ashby Chapter of United Daughters of the Confederacy holds its regular meeting Thursday afternoon April 11 at Mrs C Fred Barr's home on West Boscawen street. Members will discuss routine business and arrange delegates for the district meeting in Marshall Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Turner Ashby
United Daughters of the Confederacy
C. Fred Barr
West Boscawen Street
Marshall
Juvenile Woodmen Host Egg Roll and Local Visits
The Silver Moon Grove Juvenile Department hosted an Easter Monday egg rolling at Handley High School grounds with prizes to Master Wilbur Dyke Miss Cardell Shade and Miss Gladys Hawkins. Visitors included Mr and Mrs John Green of Washington and numerous locals attending society events and travel notes.
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Silver Moon Grove
Woodmen Circle
Handley High School &Grounds
Wilbur, Dyke
Cardell Shade
Gladys Hawkins
Ritter visits parents then returns to Cornell University
Mr. Roy H. Ritter visited his parents on South Braddock street and has returned to Cornell University Ithaca NY where he serves on the staff of instructors while pursuing his class studies. Mr and Mrs M Hamburger Mr Philip Klompus and Mr Frank Fein berg returned from Baltimore where they spent Sunday with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy H. Ritter
C. W. Ritter
South Braddock Street
Cornell University
Ithaca
N. Y
Jordan Springs Hotel Set to Reopen for Blossom Festival
Mr. G Edgar Soutter arrived at Stephenson to arrange the Jordanite Sulphur Springs Hotel opening for the summer season. Several rooms have been reserved for the April Blossom Festival days. Mrs Soutter and daughter Miss Elizabeth Soutter will join him for the festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan Springs
G. Edgar Soutter
Stephenson
Jordanite
Sullins College students visit Winchester for lunch
Ninety five students and teachers from Sullins College Bristol Tennessee halted in Winchester for lunch during a two week Washington sight seeing tour. They traveled by three large buses stopping last night in Lexington Virginia. Lions Club hosts ladies dance at George Washington Hotel with Dunn Orchestra providing music.
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Sullins College
Bristol
Tenn.Va
Winchester
Washington
Lexington
Lions’ Club
George Washington Hotel
Gordon Aiken
Dunn Orchestra
Recent Licenses To Young Couples In County Office
The county clerk issued several marriage licenses. Couples include John C. Wilson and Goldie W. Corbin of West Virginia. the grooms are sons of local families and work as engineers or farmers. Marriages were officiated by Rev. C. H. Anderson and others from Frederick and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Wilson
Goldie W. Corbin
West Virginia
George M. Wilson
George Corbin
C. H. Anderson
Broaddus E. Welsh
Madeline F. Madigan
Frederick County
Richard Welsh
William Madigan
R. M. Moore
John Light
Lillie O. Crisman
Bunker Hill
W. Va
J. M. Light
Edward C. Light
Wm. F. Spaid
Goldie Anderson
Lehew
Earl Leslie Hottle
Mary Kathryn Headley
Middletown
A. H. Hottle
Samuel
Merit Rating System cuts auto insurance costs
The J W Arthur Insurance Agency offers eligible owners a ten percent discount on liability and property damage protection under the Merit Rating System. Applicants must own and operate a car for at least two years without at fault accidents and keep brakes and steering inspected biannually. The plan rewards careful drivers and studies accident causes to adjust premiums.
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Star
J. W. Arthur Insurance Agency
Arthur Agency
Caraveo Arrives At Juarez On Inspection Trip
General Martelo Caraveo brought several hundred cavalry and staff to Juarez Chihuahua for an inspection tour. He said he would return to Chihuahua City soon and may move toward Sonora with General Gonzalo Escobar to complete the rebel evacuation of Chihuahua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Juarez
Chihuahua
Martelo Caraveo
Chihuahua City
Caraco
Caraveo
Jose “Gonzalo Escobar
Sonora
Fire Breaks Out On Hoover Fishing Grounds Land
A 1800 acre tract in northern Frederick county owned by Lawrence Richey executive secretary to President Hoover faced a forest fire that burned about 250 acres before fire wardens and a 40 man crew brought it under control. Three other blazes burned over 1000 acres of timber in western Washington county around Middle Mountain and Rock River but were reported under control today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Hagerstown
Frederick County
Lawrence Richey
Hoover
Richey
Washingee County
Middle Mountain
Rock River
Mantell to Reorganize China Railways for Hoover
John J. Mantell former vice president of the Erie railroad has been commissioned to reorganize China’s railroad systems and conferred with President Hoover before departing for the Orient. He is to oversee modernization and standardization of rail operations during his mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Mantell
Erie Railroad
China
Hoover
Orient
Will of Mrs Emma K Grim Grants Estate to Husband
The will probated in the Corporation Court leaves Emma K Grim's entire estate to her husband W Kepler Grim in fee simple. Emi is named as executor. The document records the will executed March 14, 1903, with bond of $2000 furnished.
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Emma K. Grim
Corporation Court
W.kepler Grim
Emi
Supreme Court Holds Sinclair Must Serve Three Months in Jail
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that Harry F. Sinclair must serve three months in jail for contempt of the Senate for refusing to answer questions in the Teapot Dome investigations. He faces a $500 fine and has 25 days to seek a re hearing before the mandate.
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Washington
Harry F. Sinclair
Supreme Court
Senate
Sinclair
Senate Committee
Walsh
Democrat
Montana
Mammoth Oil Company
F. G. Bonfils
John Fh. Stack
Bonfils
Stack
Teapot Dome
Albert B Fall
Interior
Sénrate Committee
Roswell Page Enters Virginia Governorship Race
Richmond April 8 Three Democrats seek the Virginia governorship with Roswell Page announcing his candidacy He joins John Garland Pollard of Williamsburg and G Walter Mapp of Accomac Page former Virginia auditor and Hanover County resident has served in the General Assembly and led the State Council of Defense during World War I He announced via a Hanover Herald-Progress letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
Roswell Page
John Garland Pollard
Williamsburg
G. Walter Mapp
Accomac
Page
Oakland
Hanover County
John Page
University of Virginia
Danville
Richmond Bar Association
State Council of Defense
Virginia General Assembly
Hanover Herald-Progress
Ashland
Diplomats Urge Stimson Ruling on Mrs Gann Social Status
At a British embassy meeting the diplomatic corps asked Sir Esme Howard to request a definite State Department ruling from Secretary of State Stimson on the social status of Mrs. Edward Everett Gann sister of Vice President Curtis. The aim is to avoid conflicts at upcoming social functions with foreign diplomats and the Vice President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Diplomatic Corp
Esme Howard
State Department
Edward Everett Gann
Curtis
Corps
Kellogg
Mrs. Gann
Foreign Missions
Stimson
Sharp Break In Prices Takes Place In Stock Market
NEW YORK April 9 The stock market experienced real liquidation as prices broke sharply after a period of irregularity. Speculators failed to attract outside followers and credit tensions increased leading to heavy bear attacks and a retreat of cautious investments. Call money rose from 7 to 8 percent as banks called 40 million dollars in loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Lindbergh Leaves Mexico After Visit to Miss Morrow
Col Charles A Lindbergh departed from Valbuena Field Mexico City for the United States via Brownsville at 12 20 p m local time after a week with his fiancee Miss Anne Morrow He was silent about plans but expected to head to New York City with several stops en route Mrs W D Myers to Washington for a brief visit with friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Mexico City
Charles A. Lindbergh
Valbuena
United States
Brownsville
Anne Morrow
New York City
Jefferson among the Ages in Monticello tribute issue
The April issue features Paul Wilstach's Jefferson's Tittle Mountain tracing Monticello life from planning to age, with color photos aided by the Jefferson Memorial Foundation and Virginia Chamber of Commerce. Other pieces cover In the Allagash Country and When a Drought Blights Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ders
Williamsburg
Yorktown
Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation
Virginia Chamber of Commerce
Monticello
Jefferson
Africa
Canada to Make Representations Over I'm Alone Incident
Ottawa April 8. Premier Mackenzie King said formal representations to the United States would be made by Vincent Massey Canada’s minister at Washington probably tomorrow. He noted several communications had been sent to Massey regarding the I'm Alone incident.
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Ottawa
United States
Vincent Massey
Canad
Washington
Morrow
House
Commons
Mackie King
King
Massey
Toilay
R. R. Bennett
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Wender Apparel Shop
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Charlottesville
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Floyd Flickinger
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Wilmington, del
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East Cork Street
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J. W. Headley
Valley Pike
Russel A. Miller
Pearl Headley
Gray and Sheetz
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
F. T. McFaden
Harpers Ferry
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H. W. Marsden
Somerset, Pa
George Fuller
James B. Russell
Fuller
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Jack Williams
W. A. Stultz
Berkeley Springs
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Fairview Avenue
Frank Lovett
Kenneth Henry
Vernon Engle
Harrisonburg Va
Mr. Sewell Cunningham
Martinsburg
A. D. Cunningham
Mrs. S. M. Wisecarver
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Rosewell
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Mexico
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