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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1936

Page

2

Appointed administrator for McKeever estate named

Administrator John W. Anderson appointed for Ira J. McKeever deceased. Bond of 1200 posted in Frederick County Circuit Court with Esther E. and Mary Anderson as joint security. Appraisers named A. J. Tavenner, R. S. Smith, J. W. Baker, Coleman Dunn, and George B. Bushnell.

John W. Anderson Ira J. McKeever Frederick County Esther E Mary Anderson A. J. Tavenner R. S. Smith J. W. Baker Coleman Dunn George B. Bushnell

Revival and Social News From Cedar Grove

In Cedar Grove July 31 Mrs H Schutte and son Fred of Florida visit Mr and Mrs W H Crim. Iles Braithwaite called afternoon. Recent guests at Mrs Alson Smith’s home include Robert Smith and son Robert Jr Miss Dade Mrs David Brown Mrs Amy Davis and Meredith. Rev Amos opens revival at Little Mountain M E Church August 2 at 8 pm. Abe Wingtor of Orville Ohio and C C Miller of Winchester called on friends here last week. The Sheets family Dayton will sing at Pleasant Valley U B Church August 2 at 11 am. Jessie Lewis and daughter Marjorie vacation at Tinney Point. H K Dick and Teets visited Reynolds Store Thursday. Roy Barrett of Washington DC visited his parents F L Barrett and wife Sunday.

Cedar Grove H. Schutte Fred Florida W. H. Crim Iles Braithwaite Alson Smith Robert Smith Robert, Jr Dade David Brown Amy Davis Meredith Amos Little Mountain M. E Abe Wingtor Orville C.C. Miller Winchester Sheets Dayton Pleasant Valley U. B Jessie Lewis Marjorie Tinney Point H. K. Dick Will Teets Reynolds Store Roy Barrett Washington, D. C F. L. Barrett Riverton F. L. Derflinger Joe Derrick R. R. Stick Marks Richmond Florence Gilbert Hollis Ruth Martinsburg W. Va Lee Little New York C. C. Brown J. R. Beatty Hugh Showalter New Market Beatty Ruby Beatty Geraldine Judy Robert Koontz Lee Koontz Louise Stickley Miss Hollis Miss Freeman Melton Elinor Headley R. E. Weirich Miss Headley Bert Headley Philadelphia Washington Doffiemyer D. C D. N. Gruver Steph Gettles Hagers Vns J. C. Gardner Susie Carbaugh Puckett Adraine Smith Mary Lilian Roberts Clara Cook Althea James L. E. Roberts Virginia Gardner Maryland Calvin Grim Winchester Memorial Hospital Richard Petrie Fred Brumback Co. I. Brumback Miriam Watson Virginia Adams Capon River Alice Kathryn Lemley Lucille Carter Maratha Richards Corinne Stickley Anna Margaret Irene Beavers Dorothy Herrell Phyllis Audrey Doggett Ralph William Richard Robert Carter Earl Beavers Charles Robert Lemley Franklin Barley

Greenway Gleanings items from Greenway Virginia society

Annie Armel visited Mrs. Daisy Grubbs this week. C L Funk and Catherine White of Winchester joined Mr. Joe Whipe at Mr. and Mrs. Howard’s Sunday. O H Funkhouser and Lola Reddick drove to Washington DC. their daughter Catherine Husted returned home. C C Funkhouser visits Blacksburg. Dorothy and Lena Arnold stayed with Helen White. Seckford visited Gardiner Clark. Dorothy Arnold planned Saturday night with her sister and brother in law Barr. Mrs. Raymond Grubbs visited Daisy Grubbs Wednesday evening.

Greenway Annie Armel Daisy Grubbs C. L. Funk Catherine White Winchester Joe Whipe Howard O. H. Funkhouser Lola Reddick Washington, D. C Catherine Husted C. C. Funkhouser Blacksburg Dorothy Lena Arnold Helen White Seckford Gardiner Clark Dorothy Arnold Barr Raymond Grubbs Daisy Grubs

Reliance Mention to Riverton and Local Visits

Wednesday afternoon after spending several days with her brother F L Derflinger and family, Reliance Mention visited Riverton. Local guests included Mrs Marks Richmond Florence and Mr and Mrs Gilbert Hollis and Ruth of Martinsburg WV.

Funeral for Master Dennis Carlisle Gardner Held in Grimes

Grimes Va July 31 large attendance at the funeral of Master Dennis Carlisle Gardner last Sunday afternoon. He died last Thursday in Memorial Hospital. The service was conducted from his grandmother Mrs Verona Gardner's home near here with attendees from the area. A revival meeting at Walnut Springs Church led by Rev Sapp was attended the previous night. Mrs Holly Strother of Pittsburgh Pa is visiting her mother Mrs William Crim near Grimes. her first trip home in years.

Grimes Dennis Carlisle Gardner Memorial Hospital Verona Gardner Walnut Springs Church Sapp Holly Strother Pittsburgh William Crim

Community Notes From Stephens City and Winchester

Local residents attend visits and family events across Stephens City and Winchester. Highlights include Miss Susie Carbaugh and Miss Adraine Smith visiting, Virginia Gardner resuming duties at the State Sanitorium, and Calv in Grim’s recovery from surgery. A surprise birthday gathering for Audrey Doggett featured a pink and green theme, with friends and relatives from the Doggett and Lemley families.

Vacation Notes and Social Roundup in Gainesboro

Gainesboro, Va., July 31. Mr. Meredith DeHaven is spending his vacation at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Janney Davis. Miss Lorraine Bayliss has returned home after visiting relatives in Washington, D. C. Miss Frances DeHaven of near Cross Junction spent the weekend with Miss Helen Lamp. Miss Mabel Parish is employed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Adams. Miss Julia Adams was calling in the village Wednesday evening. Locals attend the two weeks meeting on Hunting Ridge near Parletts Run. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cooper and Mrs. Ella McKnee shopped in Winchester Wednesday.

Gainesboro Meredith DeHaven Janney Davis Lorraine Bayliss Washington, D. C Frances DeHaven Near Cross Junction Helen Lamp Mabel Parish James Adams Julia Adams Hunting Ridge Parletts Run Joseph Cooper Ella McKnee Winchester

Mount Williams Notes

Mount Williams Virginia notes list visits and family gatherings across the community. Mr and Mrs N C Williams with two sons Harding and Alfred spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Leslie Clowser at Stotler s Cross Roads. Several residents and guests are named including Della Brewer Patsy Love Keckley Pitcock Erasmus Wolford Ruben Hulver Glenna Farver Loring Flegal and Sonny Boy Campbell. Attendances include Master William Hollis Clowser Irene Fauver and Miss Glenna Fauver with others at Gore picnic and local threshing activity.

Mount Williams N. C. Williams Harding Alfred Leslie Clowser Stotler’s Cross Roads Della Brewer Patsy Love Keckley Spen Coffey Virginia A. B. Fauver Harry Fauver Stephenson Abner Fauver Pitcock Erasmus Wolford Opequon Ruben Hulver Mountain Falls Glenna Farver Loring Tom Flegal William Hollis Clowser Sonny Boy” Campbell Joyce Campbell Earle’ Fauver Irene Glenna Fauver Myrtle Clowser Paul Ll Winchester Doc” Triplett Mountain Palls Myrtle Crowser

Judge Freezes Coat Question with Ice Pick Incident

In police court St Paul Henry Gentry had Orville Johnson, 59, arrested after Johnson claimed he stored the ice pick in two overcoats and used it to clean his pipe. Judge Clayton Parks dismissed the case saying one may wear two overcoats and need not explain the reason.

St. Paul Henry Gentry Orville Johnson Johnson Clayton Parks

Peach Orchards In Shenandoah Have Big Yield

Peach orchards owned by Judge Frank Tavenner and associates in Shenandoah report strong yields. Early varieties such as Carmens are marketed at $1 a bushel, with Woodstock and Mt Jackson areas showing 75 percent crops. Georgia Belles are planned for next, as markets prepare for local sale.

Woodstock Judge Frank Tavernner Taverner Timberville Judge Taverner Tavenner and Tisinger Mt. Jackson Tavenner and Hoffman Columbia Furnace Piedmont Orchard Company Linden Warren County Tavenner Georgia

Panhandler Slashes Victim After Grabbing Wallet in Wheeling

In Wheeling West Virginia a panhandler demanded a dime for coffee. Elmer Oliver, 50, offered a $5 bill but claimed no change. The assailant grabbed Oliver's hand, slashed him with a knife, and fled with the money.

W. Va Elmer Oliver Buddie Oliver

Decree Orders Public Sale of Stock Blocks

Judge Philip Williams in Frederick County Circuit Court has directed administratrix Mrs A to advertise and offer for public sale remaining shares from the estate of the late W B Hiett. Stocks include 25 Winchester Cold Storage, 5 Winchester Milling, 48 Shenandoah Valley National Bank, 91 Bellview Orchard, and 2 Clarke County Horse Show Association shares. Eva Hiett Chamberlain, a daughter, brings the suit.

Philip Williams Frederick County W. 8. Hiett Winchester Cold Storage Company Winchester Milling Company Shenandoah Valley National Bank Bellview Orchard Company, Inc Clarke County Horse Show Association Eva Hiett Chamberlain

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