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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1934

Page

2

Front Royal Brevities Highlights Local Happenings

Mrs. Maurice Shirey’s daughter Miss Louise Shirey was named princess at the Culpeper festival. Warren County sees Mrs. A. D. Cone visiting family before returning to Syracuse. Miss Jean White of Washington D C vacationing with her parents. Trap shooter meet draws Front Royal’s Barden Hillidge and Claude Stickley to Virginia Beach. Concert planned by Front Royal Glee Club in Washington Virginia on August 17 with guest artist Mrs Ira Beaty. Various residents visit Virginia Beach Washington D C and camp along Shenandoah River. Birth noted at Randolph Macon Academy. Returns from Westmoreland and Charlottesville. House parties and weekend visits outlined with multiple names and places.

Front Royal P.M. Shirey Maurice Yester Culpeper Louise Shirey P. M. Shirey Warren County Front Royal Glee Club Washington, Va Ira Beaty

Local notes from Middletown Virginia Aug. visits and town happenings

Miss Sadie Harris returns home after a Winchester visit with nephews and niece. Residents and visitors include Mr. Robert Weirick departing for Hyattsville and Miss Dorothy Ann Keith from Oakland Farm near Waterlo ck. Several families from Stephens City Washington and Winchester attend gatherings as b ank improvements and new car purchases mark a busy week.

Middletown Sadie Harris Winchester Carson Dettra Robert Weirick Frank Weirick Hyattsville Dorothy Ann Keith Oakland Farm Waterlock Lucille Robinson Thomas Bowers South Langhorne Alice McInturff Milton Garland Washington Tom Sperry Elaine Sperry Pauline Ferris New York James Smith Larrick House Elizabeth Supinger Jesse Willey L. J. McCartney Kathleen McCartney Stephens City Minnie Conway Imogene Burton New Market D. H. Glenn Howard Glenn James Joseph Gocermour J. S. Larrick Connie Hottel Lee Hottel Gordon Keith Ruth Keith Dorothy Keith Charles Rhodes C. F. Carper William Keith Washington, D. C Harry Edmonson Mary Edmonson Oranda W. H. Edmonson Herschel Borden Walter Edmonson

Community Notes Highlight Local Visitors and 4-H Award

A stream of guests and family visits unfolds: Mrs. Fannie Pugh of Winchester. Mrs. O H Phillips and children visit Winchester. families from Martinsburg Hayfield Angers and Philadelphia spend time with local kin. Miss Hilda Jane Whitacre earns second place in a 4-H working girls dress contest and a trip to Blacksburg.

Fannie Pugh Winchester O. H. Phillips Sten Landon Whitacre Gertrude Moore Marie Hardican William Davidson Walter Reeskall Philadelphia J. W. Brannon J. D. Barrow Elkins W. Va Clarence Fisher Hopkins Piedmont Carson Shade Westernport O. H. Braithwaite Norman Oscar Dick Thelma Emma Marlowe W. Whitacre Emma Dick Whitacre Gladys Stotler Fred A. Whitacre Walter Potts Washington, D. C Leon Smith Gainesboro Hilda Jane Whitacre Blacksburg

English Setter Strains From Belton Llewellyn and Laverack

The terms Belton Llewel lyn and Laverack describe English setter strains rather than distinct breeds, all tracing origins to England. Each name marks a lineage within the same breed rather than separate classifications.

Belton Llewellyn England

Virginia Counties Receive AADA Payments Virginia None In Frederick

As of July 28 the Agricultural Adjustment Administration reports Virginia benefits total about 1.5 million dollars. Several counties have received payments but Frederick County has not yet received any funds.

Agricultural Adjustment Administration Washington Virginia Frederick County

Drought relief cattle arrive from North Dakota in Virginia

Virginia agriculture commissioner George W. Koiner says drought-relief cattle come from North Dakota where tuberculosis rules are similar to Virginia. He notes North Dakota stock are healthier and fatten more readily, chosen for drought relief due to disease-free status.

Virginia North Dakota George W. Koiner

Dorothy Rhodes Attends Virginia Beach House Party

Miss Dorothy Rhodes leaves Wednesday for Virginia Beach to attend a house party with friends. Dr and Mrs T A Williams and children return Tuesday after a week’s vacation at Virginia Beach.

Dorothy. Rhodes Virginia Beach T. A. Williams

Revival Services Close Sunday At Mount Olive

Revival services at Mount Olive United Brethren Church Hayfield end Sunday night with 8 p m illustrated hymns parable pictures and tri colored slides including Abide With Me Till We Meet The Husbandman The pastor’s sermon is Fruit Bearing Baptism and reception of members will follow Large crowds have attended and the public is invited to arrive early for seats.

Mount Olive Eee

Hogue Creek Locals Aug 3 Weekend Greetings

Hogue Creek notes include Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Kump and Mr. Melvin Kump visiting in Highview West Virginia, Virgie Nelson Pauline Clowser in Baltimore and Washington, Mrs. John Hoover visiting Sloan Wolfe, Fremont Lutheran annual picnic August 4 at 1 pm with a yard party, Miss Margaret Nelson visiting Martinsburg, Statton Orn off and daughter with Mrs. Laura Orn off, Mt Olive revival services drawing large crowds.

Hogue Creek Herbert Kump Melvin Kump Highview W. Va Scott White Virgie Nelson Pauline Clowser Baltimore Washington John Hoover Little Son Sloan Wolfe Fremont Lutheran Sunday School Margaret Nelson Martinsburg Statton Ornoff Laura Ornoff Mt. Olive

Greenway Gleanings in Greenway Virginia

Local notes from Greenway Virginia report visits and social calls. Mrs Charles Lee Funk and Mrs Jess Funk were in Troné on business. Miss Mary Rockgift of Luray visits friends Hilda and Hazel Grubbs.

Greenway Charles Lee Funk Jess Funk Mo Troné Mary Rockgift Luray Hilda Hazel Grubbs Albert Simmons Sam Kenney Howard White Catherine White Louise Armel Mozelle White Reliance Daisy Grubbs Dorothy Pifer Dora Funk Billy Bowell Baltimore Joe Perry Ruben Clark Willie Walker Joe Funkhouser Winchester

Timber Ridge Church Services Draw Strong Attendance

Whitacre Virginia reports Timber Ridge Baptist Church saw strong attendance at last weekend services. Mr and Mrs O W Dick spent Monday with the latter's family in town.

Whitacre Timber Ridge Baptist Church O. W. Dick

New Golden Ply Tire Saves Motorists Lives

A highway note extols the New Golden Ply tire for safety while warning drivers about hidden heat blisters forming inside tires and the need for caution to prevent blowouts.

Goodrich Silvertown

Martinsburg Congregation Calls Former County Pastor

The Central Church of Christ in Martinsburg West Virginia has extended a call to Rev Roy F Schmucker formerly of Gore to become pastor He tentatively accepts and would begin once released from Warren Ohio church He previously pastored Winchester Avenue Christian Church Hopewell and McMechen and has led major building projects He is due to preach at Tomahawk next Sunday morning and at Central Church Sunday evening

Central Church of Christ Martinsburg W. Va Roy F. Schmucker Gore Schmucker Third Christian Church Warren Ohio Toms Brook Winchester Avenue Christian Church Hopewell Tidewater Virginia West Virginia McMechen Sehmacker Tomahawk Central Church

Baking Firm Seeks 30 Tons Pie Pumpkins

The Horn and Hardart Baking Company of Philadelphia seeks 30 tons of pie pumpkins. F A Duttenhofer, purchasing agent, telegraphs The Star asking if such pumpkins can be supplied locally. Interested growers should contact the Horn and Hardart Company.

F. A. Duttenhofer The Horn and Hardart Baking Company Philadelphia the Star Horn and Hardart Company

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A. D. Cone B. J. Hillidge Syracuse N. Y Jean White Mrs F. E. White B. J.hillidge Claude Stickley Vaucluse Virginia Beath Martha Brent Burruss Evelyn Kendrick Robert Massie, Jr T. W. Tayloe Betty Sue Shenandoah River Limeton, Va John Boggs Richmond Boggs Randolph S Macon Academy Mrs. Eugene Davis Jacob Yost Helen Weaver Emily Lunsford Roanoke, Va O. W. Borden Charlotesville LeRoy Baxley Markham Etter Bickers Motor Co Whitacre Mention Goodrich Rubber Goodrich B. F. Goodrich Company Safety League Silvertown Safety League Goodrich Safety UK Cammer Tire Company E. Earl Shade R. N. Cook Green Garden Service Station E. F. Smith Frank Foreman Winchester, Va McKay Geo. W. Kurtz North Cameron Street Davis Company Aint and Varnish Makers John S. Solenberger & Company, Inc N. Londoun Phone Big Sister Beth Buddy Stokes Church of Christ John W. Rosenberger & CO BraDdock St S Pidt L. 1 Shell Station Amherst & Pike Boscawen Sts Valley Ave Twin-City Oil & Cas Corp Bidg U. S Herrell Sales Corp Loudoun St Heidelberg Abou Betsy Ross Rustic Tavern W. L. Whilson NEW Deal White Palace BLATZ Milwaukee West OLD Heidelberg Elks’ Club Eagles’ Club DIXIE Funk’s Byles Forgrave Mr.stokes C. L Brumback
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