Tourists Spend Night At Winchester Camp On Sightseeing Tour
A party named the Tourists from Pittsburgh and surrounding areas stayed at a hotel and camp in Winchester while on a sight-seeing tour of the Shenandoah region. Led by Rev Dr Grannahan of Pittsburgh, the group traveled by private motor and planned to continue southwest through Virginia and West Virginia before returning to Pittsburgh.
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Winchester
American Home Missions
United Presbyterian Act
E Grannahan
Pittsburgh
Irginia
West Virginia
Southio
District Meeting Of U. D. C. In Manassas This Week
The fourth district meeting of the Virginia Division United Daughters of the Confederacy will be held in Manassas on April 30 and May 1. The gathering opens April 30 with a reception by local chapters and a business session on Friday. Turner Ashby Chapter of Winchester is a member of this district and invites all chapter members to attend and travel by car to Manassas. Guests will be hosted by the hostess chapter. The meeting aims to stimulate interest in the work of the chapter and foster acquaintance with state officers.
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Ifginia
United Daughts of
Manassas
Turner Ashby
Dis
Pter
Manassasay
Tea Room Not Wholly Leased
R. J. Rose of the Southern Inn and Tea Room says the Apple Blossom Festival has not leased the entire building for the princesses during the fete. The festival engaged sleeping quarters at the Southern Inn, but the inn will continue serving meals to the general public.
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R. J. Rose
Southern Inn and Tea Room
Apple Blossom Festival Organization
Mr. Rose
Pilcher Praised For Fine Work In North Carolina
Chief Fire Warden C Lee Barr reports Salisbury NC city manager P P Pilcher earned praise for fair business like leadership. Pilcher's Salisbury tenure saw improved departments, budget discipline and strong cooperation with the fire department. Winchester congratulates Pilcher as he assumes new duties May 1 with Salisbury Chamber of Commerce also noting his qualifications.
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C. Lee Barr
W. A. Brown
Salisbury
N. C
P. P. Pilcher
Pilcher
Winchester
Chief Brown
Salisbury Fire Department
Mr. Pilcher
City of
Chamber of Commerce of
Andrew Bell
Chamber of Com
Arene Daniselly
North Carolina
Bell
Regro Ar. P. P. Pilcher
Ars
Chamber of Commerce
Mrs. Pilcher
R. BE. L. Mil
Death Removes Uncle Walt At Home In County
Walter Foster a respected colored citizen of Frederick county died at 8 o clock Monday morning at his Armel home after illness from pneumonia. He was advanced in years and survived by a widow a daughter a son in law a brother and many nieces and nephews. The funeral will be at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon from the colored church at White Post. Uncle Walter was a well known community figure.
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Walter Foster
Frederick County
Armel
White Post
Walter
Honorable Christian Friend Remembered By Associates
A tribute recalling a faithful Christian, a conscientious worker, and a loyal friend who will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Check Flasher Reported Here
Montgomery Ward and Company store officials reported they were swindled by an alleged check writer using the name Elmer Jones. The suspect drew checks under the signature of R W Hockman Bartonville, cashing a 16.75 draft on Farmers and Merchants National Bank. He fled Kernstown when challenged.
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Montgomery Ward and Company
Elmer Jones
R W. Hockman
Bartonsville
Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company
Mr. Hockman
Kernstown
Beads and Barbarism in Sacred Narratives
From time immemorial people use beads and trinkets for ornament and protection. The text cites Genesis with Isaac’s servant bringing earrings and bracelets to Rebekah and Exodus noting offerings of bracelets earrings rings and gold jewels by men and women for the tabernacle.
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Isaac
Rebekah
Tabernacle
India has got her salt. All she needs is a little pep.
A compact upbeat note from the Youngstown Vindicator suggesting India requires renewed energy or vigor. The line frames a national mood, hinting at economic or political drive, with a tone typical of a regional paper urging action or momentum.
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India
Youngstown
Sea wort seeds and Virginia seal origins noted
The passage describes fleawort seeds as sea wort from Plantago Paylitum, their size and color, and claims the Virginia state seal was designed by George Wythe showing Virtue over Tyranny with the motto Sir Semper Tyrannis. It ends with a quip about guessing.
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State
Virginia
George Wythe
Virtue
Sale of City Realty in Winchester Virginia
Trustee under a 1924 deed of trust offers for sale at public auction the property at 122 South Cameron Street Winchester Virginia fronting 30 feet by 181 feet. The estate of Mary C. R. Fawcett decased. Sale set for May 28 1931 at 11:00 AM in front of the Winchester Court House. Terms: one third cash, balance in two equal annual installments with bonds and a policy of insurance. Herbert B. Larrick, Trustee. A. C. Swanson auctioneer.
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Winchester
Cameron Street
South
Mary C. R. Fawcett
Herbert
Larrick
Times That Try Menes Voiced By Paine In Crisis Note
During the Revolutionary War as Philadelphia fell and hope waned, Thomas Paine, a staunch advocate for independence, penned phrases in The American Crisis that reflected the struggle and resolve of the era.
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Thomas Paine
Philadelphia
Paine
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JL Siler Charleston
WIVA
Legisville
San Jose
Sale OF City Realty
A. C. Swanson wAubtiongr
Winchester's Best Drug Store
Peoples Service Drug Store
F Diarss
North Main St
Baker’s Drug Store
Ruth Chatterton
Ruth Hatterton
Paramount Picture
Paul Lukas
Warner Bros
Capitol
Zveninge
Vitaphone
Loudoun Street
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