Budgeting the Boy Scouts Thrift Plan Adopted in Shenandoah Area
Leo M. Sandefur of New York and Frank R. Horton led two Winchester meetings at Handley Library where area officials adopted a troop budget policy. The plan has each Scout earn 5 cents weekly, with funds managed by the troop scribe and treasurer. Benefits include insignia, a monthly Boys Life copy, and support for needy families, teaching thrift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo M. Sandefur
New York
Winchester
Handley Library
Frank R. Horton
Shenandoah Area Council
Sandefur
Tenderfoot
Berryville Social Page Names Green Way Court Hostesses
In Berryville Virginia on April 21 Mrs. R. S. Bryarly listed White Post hostesses for next weekend at Green Way Court: Eva Massie, Marguerite Elliot, John Thomson’s wife, Elizabeth Lee, Thomas Blackwell’s wife, John Lee’s wife, C. O. Dearmont’s wife, A. F. Robertson’s wife, and Margaret Kennerly. Sunday to Tuesday hostesses include Nannie Thomas, J. D. Griffing’s wife, Frances Wolfe, Benjamin Crampton’s wife, Frank Tappan’s wife, S. C. Williams’s wife, Kate Powers, Joseph Moore’s wife, Annie Moore, R. Y. Neill’s wife, F. L. Ayler’s wife, F. V. Tilford’s wife, W. T. Lewis’s wife, J. B. Neill’s wife, H. B. bor, Rose MacDonald’s wife, F. M. Wray’s wife, and E. P.’s wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
R. S. Bryarly
White Post
Greenway Court
Eva Massie
Marguerite Elliot
John Thomson
Elizabeth Lee
Thomas Blackwell
John Lee
C. O. Dearmont
A. F. Robertson
Margaret Kennerly
Nannie Thomas
J. D. Griffing
Frances Wolfe
Benjamin Crampton
Frank Tappan
S.C. Williams
Kate Powers
Joseph Moore
Annie Moore
R. Y. Neill
F. L. Ayler
F. V. Tilford
W. T Lewis
J. B. Neill
H. B. Bor
Rose
Social notes from Berryville and vicinity list visitors and upcoming events
Berlin, Mrs. W. S. Powers and Miss Emily McCormick visit. Miss Anne Colt returns to Boston after weekend with Mrs. John D. Richardson at Fairfield. Next weekend guests from Philadelphia include Mrs. H. M. Wirz Townsend Cox and Miss Katherine Horsey. Mrs. Burcham Harding to arrive at Fairfield. Mrs. Francis Van R. Moore of Baltimore visits Mrs. A. P. Thomson at Hawthorne near Summit Point. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Browse host dinner dance for St. Hilda's School graduation with many guests from nearby towns. Berryville festival committee names dates October 27 to 29. Ralph Richardson hosts Mr. S. A. Walker at Rose Cottage Fairfield. Mrs. Egerton Chichester and Mrs. Don Parker return home after Springfield visits.
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Anne Colt
John D. Richardson
Fairfield
Boston
Francis van R. Moore
Baltimore
A. P. Thomson
Summit Point
Robert Browse
St. Hilda's School
Charles Town
Betty Browse
Peggie
Betty Lee
Short Hills
N. J
Harriott Fowler
Long Island
Mary Nelson
Frederick
John B. Neill
Berryville
Georgette Strider
W. Va
James Strider
Murray Phillips
Thomas Moore
Robert Bly
Lewis Neill
Ralph Richardson
Clarke County
Chicago
Markers Taken From Trees On Memorial Avenue
The American Legion Auxiliary appeals to parents to protect memorial trees and bronze markers placed beside each tree for ex service men who died in World War II near Handley High School. Some markers have been removed or trees mutilated, jeopardizing family memory of the fallen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
American Legion Auxiliary
Handley High School
Mr. McGlathery To Teach Class At Church
The Open Door Bible Class of Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church will be taught at 9 45 Sunday morning by E A McGlathery noted for long dedication to Sunday School work and regarded as a capable teacher. Special music includes a violin solo by Miss Helen Bailey with piano by Miss Charlotte DeHart. Visitors and strangers are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
E. A. McGlathery
Helen Bailey
Charlotte DeHart
Coney Island Name Traced From Dutch Roots
An art article in the New York Sun notes Coney Island is nearly a pure Dutch name. It appears on Peter Stuyvesant era maps as Cogni Eylant with a soft g A likened to cognac showing linguistic heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coney Island
New York Sun
Peter Stuyvesant
Leiter's Estate Passes to Family in Chicago Auction Plans
The bulk of Joseph Leiter's estate goes to widow Juliet Leiter as probate looms. Inventory is incomplete and no value is set yet. Among assets are 49,000 Ziegler Coal shares valued at about 5 million, with provisions for son Thomas and daughter Nancy. The son will receive the racing stable, hunting lodge, and Leiter home in Washington and plans to auction the stable.
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Chicago
Joseph Leiter
Juliet Leiter
Ziegler Coal & Coke C O
Thomas
Nancy
Hunting Lodge
Louisiana Gulf Coast
Leiter
Washington, D. C
Mrs Bessie Smith Administratrix for her husband
Mrs Bessie V Smith widow of Arthur F Smith who was killed when struck by a car March 26 has qualified in Frederick county clerk’s office as administratrix of her late husband’s estate. Mr Smith died intestate and survived by a son Lester Smith. Bond of $1000 with Allen Bond as surety posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie V. Smith
Arthur F. Smith
Frederick County
Smith
Ording
Hard times spark excuse for unpaid debts
The statement notes that economic hardship becomes a common reason for people to dodge financial obligations, reflecting social attitudes toward debt during tough periods.
Display Made For Animal Week
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals highlights a window display at Baker's drug store for Animal Week. The observance, praised by churches schools and civic groups, aims to enlist interest in kindness to animals and draws attention to the movement across multiple communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Baker's Drug Store
Chinese custom holds savers responsible for rescued lives
The text states that in Chinese practice a person may end his own life and that anyone who rescues or revives a life becomes responsible for the survivor’s support and well being for the remainder of that life.
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BOY Scouts
Berlin
W.S. Powers
Emily McCormick
M. L. Copenhaver
R. A. Dorsey
Sinclair Minstrels
NBC
Sinclair
Sinclair Opaline Motor Oil
Sinclair Pennsylvania Motor Oil
Memorial Avenue
Mr. McGlathery
Bessie Smith
Goodyear
Goodyear House
Pathfinder
Canal Tire
Chevrolet
Nace
Essex Nash
Nash Essex
Ford
Chrysler
Dodge
Nash
Buick
Buncutter Tire Co
Braddock Street
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