Man Killed On N W Tracks In Jefferson County
Charles McDonald about 40 was struck and instantly killed Sunday afternoon by a Norfolk and Western near the Rippon crossing. The engine crew did not know until Riverton, Virginia, when parts of his body were found on the engine. Sheriff Strider Moler and Justice Albert M uc Moler deemed an inquest unnecessary, ruling death accidental. McDonald leaves a widow and six children, living near Rippon. body taken to Berryville, Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McDonald
Norfolk and Western
Rippon Crossing
Riverton
Strider Moler
Albert Moler
Shepherdstown
McDonald
N. and W
Rippon
Berryville
Capon Bridge Social Notes Highlight Visitors and Local Events
Visitors at the Funkhouser home include Pierce Hiett of Martinsburg and Gladys Funkhouser of Winchester. Mrs. Dwight Yates visits Charles Town. Sirbaughs from Hagerstown stay with Horner family. Foremans from Winchester visit. Nancy Funkhouser recovers from a foot injury. Church announcements: Prof. B F Line to preach. board meeting at 3 p.m.. Ladies Aid meets at 2:30 p.m. with Mrs G C Crone hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Foreman
Winchester
J. T. Funkhouser
E. S. Nixon
Albert Pittman
D. H. Shuler
Nancy Funkhouser
Nighton
Washington
Cumberland
Harry McKee
Marie
William Moreland
Dillons Run
Charles Peacemaker
Church of Christ
B. F. Line
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Church
G. C. Crone
Big strides in Hampshire apples boost Romney plant plans
T. H. Bury of Romney reports rapid progress in the apple industry in Hampshire County. A National Products Company vinegar and by products plant will be built on the Harrison property south of Romney beside the railroad, with a long-time land option to erect a community packing plant for off grade fruit to feed the by products plant. Hampshire County is blessed with prospects of from 70 to 75 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Bury
Romney
National Products Company
Harmison
Hampshire County
Fruit bountiful as growers report strong prospects
Mr Bury notes a heavier than usual crop percentage for the section as fruit comes in well. Growers express high hopes for the year's work due to the splendid progress and favorable prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bury
Oficial Dies On Eve of Primary
Daniel Shumate, 45, died at his Fauquier county home near Calverton on Sunday. He was the son of the late Judge Shumate and a member of Fauquier county Board of Supervisors. A widow and several children survive along with two brothers and a sister. Shumate was popular in his district and no other Republican candidate appeared in today’s primary.
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Daniel Shumate
Calverton
Fauquier County
Judge Shumate
Shumate
Board of Supervisors
Rainfall Brief in Oranda Sees Limited Corn Prospects
Oranda Virginia reports some rain in the past week but not enough to boost harvest. Corn is not expected to mature without more moisture. Wheat and oats yield poorly. potato crop is light. Local visits include Mrs. Gilbert Thurston and Miss Helen Thurston from Martinsburg. Reverend Finley B. Snapp to serve Walnut Springs Bartonville and Galilee churches. Northern Virginia Power Co. lines expansion being pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oranda
Gilbert Thurston
Helen Thurston
Martinsburg
W.a
Clarence Mowery
Hugh Stickley
Valley Pike
Vergie Mowery
G. Crawford
Strasburg
George Stickley
Brecken
Greenspring Gleanings notes visits and prayers
Greenspring area reports guests including Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Fries and grandson Martin Fries of Arcadia Nebraska. Prayer services are set for Thursday at 8 p.m. Wheat threshing continues as local farmers stay busy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenspring
Fries
Martin Lewis Fries
Arcadia
Nebr
U. S. Fries
Ray Lamp
H. C. Lamp
Shepherdstown
Kenneth Strobridge
Martinsburg
Catherine Nagley
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Jefferson County
Capon
Oranda News
Buzz
Mt. Hebron Cemetery
Sisler Brothers, Inc
East Water Street
Baker’s Drug Store
Bessie Place
John
Howard Place
Cumberland, Md
B. H. Strobridge
J. H. Lynn
W. Va
J. E. Adams
Orvis Shanholtz
Bailey
Loudoun St
A. W. Whitlock
Woodstock Lane
Market St
N. Braddock
Wall, Strider,& Wall, Inc
Charles Town
Winchester Cold Storage
Care Star’ Office
Luther Burbank
Atchison Globe
Colonial Hotel
Bruner
J. No
S. Brad- Ann
Unue
Fair Grounds
Yellow Jersey
Ino. Harmer
W. Water St
Mad
BE. Kern St
Chas. Latham
National Ave
Wall, Strider & Wall, Inc
R. S. Croson
Gainsboro
S. Market St
Hi Ho
Chinatown
Washington Star
Ramsey Furniture Co
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