Many Churches Send Delegates to Conference
The Congregational Christian Conference opens with a devotional by Rev. B J Earp of Harrison Virginia. Thomas W Mathews welcomes delegates and urges loyal church support. Dr W T Walters and Rev A R Garland join a large enrollment as Dr R L Williamson delivers the morning annual address. Young People to Lead Tonight with talks and an Elon College president appearance followed by a social on the church lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational - Christian Conference
B. J. Earp
Harrison
Mathews
A. R. Garland
Rays Hill
Garland
Winchester
W. T. Walters
L. S. Smith
Elon College
W. P. Minton
Dayton
Ohio
C. D. Johnston
North Carolina
Virginia Firemen Band Parade Heads To Alexandria
Winchester plans mass participation in joint Virginia State Firemen and Cumberland Valley Firemen conventions in Alexandria with about 200 uniformed men including the Winchester Concert Band of 60 musicians. The parade is set for 2 PM Friday, with events, wreath laying at Mount Vernon, Navy Band concert, and a barbecue after the parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester No
Alex
Virginia State Firemen’s Association
Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association
Fred W. Forney
Winchester
Charley Rouss Fire Company
W. H. McIlwee
Reuss
George Mason Hotel
Methodist Protestant Church of Alexandria
Cumberland Valley Firemen's Association
Virginia Ladies’ Auxiliary
Mount Vernon
George Washington
U. S. Navy
Washington Street
Queen
West Streets
Fire Department
Harrisburg
State Chiefs’ Association
Armory
South Washington Street
King and Fayette Streets
Church Societies To Hold Picnic At Jordan Springs
The United Brethren Sunday School and Christian Endeavor picnic is set for tomorrow afternoon at Jordan Springs. Members meet at the church at 1 p m for transportation, with late arrivals welcome around 5 o'clock. WP Anderson leads the Sunday School and A S Hott heads the Christian Endeavor Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Sunday School
Christian Endeavor
Jordan Springs
Sunday School
WP. Anderson
A. S. Hott
Christian Endeavor Society
Orndorff Case Jury Duty Ordered Scrutiny for Sept
In Frederick County Circuit Court Judge Philip Williams orders the summoning of forty jurors for the trial of Kermit Orndorff on an indictment accusing him of murdering his wife Frances Nicholas Orndorff around December 29. County Clerk C C Brannon to select forty four men from official lists under law. Wayne McKlwee faces joint trial with Orndorff and may be tried together or separately if the date changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermit Orndorff
Frances Nicholas Orndorff
Philip Williams
Circuit Court
Frederick County
C. C. Brannon
Luther Pannett
Wayne
Pete
McKlwee
Orndorff
Winchester Steam Laundry Palm Beach Pants Ad
White Duck and Striped Popular Pants offered at 25c with 35c items. One day service when required. Phones 28 and 29. Placement note indicates daily advertising in the Palm Beach region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Steam Laundry
Palm Beach
The Big Gore Picnic Features Carnival Fun
A Saturday event at Gore features a Ferris wheel baseball and an Old Fiddlers Contest with a $5 prize. Teams and attendees gather for a community day of entertainment and competition with prizes.
Jack Frost Ice Cream Delights at Braddock Street
A local ice cream shop named Jack Frost Ice Cream attracts shoppers with its sweet treats. Located at 2044 S Braddock Street the shop draws neighbors seeking desserts and friendly service.
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S. Braddock Street
Camp George Bowly Scouts Close Season At Capon Lake
Members of Troop No. 3, Boy Scouts, wrapped up their annual Capon Lake camp with field day wins by Robert DeWitt and teammates, tests in beginners swimmers and junior life saving, a turtle race, and a vesper service led by Rev. E A Lambert. Visitors from WV, DC, and Maryland joined parents and friends in the two week event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bowly
Capon Lake
West Virginia
District of Columbia
Maryland
Robert DeWitt
Cortney Grim
Miff Clowe
James Good
Colin Hayley
Harry Fowle
Ely Bradfield
Billy Huntsberry
Donald Clowe
Sidney Edmonds
Edmund Bradfield
James Bott
Basil Hayley
David Sencindiver
Billy Massey
Thomas Woolfolk
A. R. Saddler
J. B. Beverley
Frank Pierce
Page Louderbach
Bill Huntsberry
Sida Edmunds
F. E. Stultz
James Ed
Derek Hayley
Billy Beer
E. A. Lambert
Braddock Street
Grace Episcopal Church Homecoming Celebrates 187 Years
Grace Episcopal Church near Cismont marked a home-coming day with an all day program led by Bishop Frederick D. Goodwin. Rev. Francis L. Robinson, the church’s rector, shared details of his nine year Virginia ministry and background as a London native who arrived in Virginia at 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Episcopal Church
Cismont
Frederick D. Goodwin
Diocese of
Virginia
Grace Church
Francis L. Robinson
London
Cloverfields
Randolphs
Be wise and thrifty a secur ing bargains at Moling & Cath er's
A fragment urges thrift and smart shopping at Moling and Cather's store, promising bargains and value for shoppers in a compact notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moling & Cather’s. Ip
National Philco Trade In Week Ad
National Philco trade in week from August 6 to 13 offers big money savings. Special factory arrangement allows Miller & Anderson to offer deals on old radios during this period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philco
Posavener Candidate for Congress Honor
Woodstock Aug 6 Frank G Tavenner Jr attorney and dist will be candidate for Democratic nomination for Congress from the new Seventh District before the Harrisonburg Convention Sept 5. Shenandoah County Democratic Central Committee endorsed him and pledged support of Shenandoah delegation. Other aspirants include Maj Willis Robertson Senator N B Early Capt Frank M Way and Lawrence W H Peyton of Staunton. Tavenner son of Judge Frank Tavener Roanoke College BA Princeton MA UVA Law 1922 LLB Shenandoah County School Board promoter of good roads civic leader Rotary American Legion District Committeeman Mason and former Worshipful Master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock
Frank G. Tavenner, Jr
Seventh
Harrisonburg
Shenandoah County
Democratic Central Committee
Shenandoah
Tavener
Maj
Willis Robertson
N. B Early
Frank M. Way
Lawrence W. H. Peyton
Staunton
Peyton
Tavenner
Frank T. Tavener
Tavenner, Jr
Roanoke College
Princeton University
Law School
University of Virginia
Taverner
Rotary Club
American Legion
Legion
New Curators Named By Court For Grant Estate
In Frederick County Circuit Court Judge Philip Williams reshaped the Grant estate curatorship to cover both sides in the contested will case. Charles R. McCann and John M. Fishpaw, bonded for 10 000 each, oversee the estate while a jury trial continues. The trial ended without a verdict after hours of deliberation, with no new date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Grant
Circuit Court of
Frederick County
Philip Williams
E. W. Grant
Williams
Charles R. McCann
Grant
Fort Loudoun School Opens with Grade 1 to 7
Friday and Saturday clearance sale announced for Fort Loudoun School opening events on September 12, 1932. Miss Cochran to start a concurrent music class at the same time, 9 to 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Loudoun
Cochran
Gore Passes Away Following a Long Illness
John T. Gore, longtime resident of White Post Clarke county, died yesterday in Walter Reed Hospital Washington. He was about 60 and had worked in White Post and Double Toll Gate. A WWI and Mexican border veteran with the Virginia National Guard he was married twice and survived by two wives three sons two sisters and a grandson. Funeral services will be at Meade Memorial Episcopal Church White Post Friday at 2 PM with burial at Rockland Cemetery Warren County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Gore
White Post
Clarke County
Walter Reid
Double Tollgate
Walter Reid Hospital
Winchester Memorial Hospital
National Guard
Virginia National Guard
Front Royal
Warren County
Gore
Mexico
United States
Cedar Bluff
W. Va
Meade Memorial Episcopal Church
Mollie Smith
Boyce
Maude Atkins
Marcia E. Gore, Jr
Rockland Cemetery
Apple exporter DaShane to speak at Rotary luncheon
James R. DaShane, noted apple exporter and local representative of J. O. Sims, London auctioneers, will be principal speaker at the Rotary Club weekly luncheon at the George Washington Hotel tomorrow. The meeting starts at 1 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. DaShane
J. O. Sims
London
Rotary Club
George Washington Hotel
Miss Dean Pulliam Dies in Berryville Home
Winchester friends report the death of Miss Dean Pulliam at her Berryville residence after a lengthy illness. A respected Berryville native aged 68, she came from one of Clarke county's oldest families and was known for generosity and church devotion. Funeral services will be held at the Berryville Baptist Church at 4 p.m. tomorrow, with Rev. L. A. Parker officiating and burial in Green Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Dean Pulliam
Berryville
Clarke County
Miss Pulliam
Matthew and
Eliza Pulliam
L. A. Parker
Green Hill Comery
Lawn Care Offer From J Ober & Sons Co Manager
Advertisement urges lawn owners to contact John O Hardesty manager of J Ober and Sons Co at Box 53 Winchester Virginia or Berryville Virginia for grass growth services. Includes phone 105F32 and dated code 1p-21-38:10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O. Hardesty
Mgr
J. Ober & Sons Co
Winchester
Berryville
Blue and Gray Division to Hold Norfolk Reunion
The Twenty ninth Division veterans of the American Expeditionary Force will gather September 3 to 5 in Norfolk for their annual reunion. The event features welcome sessions, unit dinners, a carnival, fireworks, a smoker, memorial services, and a grand parade led by Monk Ironmonger with 16 bands and troops from naval, army, coast guard, and national guard stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Winchester
Frederick County
Twenty-ninth
Virginia
New Jersey
District of Columbia
Charles S. Borland
Public Safety of
John Garland Pollard
E. Jeff Robertson
S. Gardner Waller
Hierome Opie
Staunton
Col. Borland
Ocean View
Bain Field
Langley Field
Monk Ironmonger
Coast Guard
National Guard
Little Girl Injured by Explosion Near Gerard Street
Six year old Bessie Jenkins, niece of Sylvester Corbin, living at 117 East Gerard Street, had two fingers severely lacerated and mangled by a dynamite cap explosion yesterday afternoon. A surgeon amputated the digits at Memorial Hospital. The accident occurred as children played near a milk bottling plant around 4 30 PM after a fuse was lit. Police and officials investigated where the dynamite cap came from and whether more caps were found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Jenkins
Sylvester Corbin
Gerard Street
Memorial Hospital
West Virginia
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There is a lone reflective line noting that major forward movements are often backed by men who have nothing to lose, suggesting bold resolve and risk as catalysts for progress.
1931 Ford Deluxe Sport Roadster Seen As Low Mileage
A 1931 Ford Deluxe Sport Roadster with under 500 miles is offered as a near-new car at a used price. Potential buyers are directed to Roy Sisk and Chevrolet Sales for details and inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Sisk
Chevrolet
Yard Party and Supper Benefit for Epworth League
A yard party and supper organized by the Epworth League in Stephen on August 11 aims to raise funds. The event could be moved to the next night if rain interrupts. Begins at 1 p.m. and runs through the afternoon with activities and likely donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson
Epworth League
CANDIDATES FOR CONGRESS VISIT WINCHESTER IN RACE
Three named candidates Major A Willis Robertson Captain Frank M Wray and State Senator B N Early visited Winchester this week as they seek the Democratic nomination for Congress to succeed the late Henry St George Tucker. Others Frank S Tavenner Jr and Lawrence W H Peyton also announced with talk of further contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry St. George Tucker
Congress
Winchester
A. Willis Robertson
Lexington
Virginia
Game and Inland Fisheries
Frank M. Wray
Berryville
Clarke County
B. N. Early
Greene County
Major Robertson
Capt. Wray
Frederick County
Harrisonburg
Capt Wray
Tucker
T. Russell Cather
John T. Harris
Aubrey E. Strode
Amherst
Strode
Amherst County
Court House
Ohio Elder Will Preach In County
The Primitive Baptists at Cedar Creek Church near Marlboro expect Elder Cowin Dove of Ohio to preach at 2 30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon August 16. All are cordially invited to attend. No preaching the first Sunday in September due to a union meeting in Bethel Virginia. No preaching the first Sunday in October due to a union meeting in Upperville Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Primitive Baptists
Cedar Creek Church
Marlboro
Cowin Dove
Ohio
Bethel
Upperville
Byrd Heads Party Finance Board For Roosevelt-Garner Campaign
Former Virginia Governor Harry F. Byrd was chosen to chair the executive finance committee of the Roosevelt-Garner campaign, with James Parley announcing Woolen as national finance chair and Tobin to head the labor committee. Roosevelt predicted sweeping the South by large margins and carry border states, while noting issues of agriculture and tariff policy during Hoover's four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Roosevelt-Garner
James Parley
Democratic National Committee
Byrd
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Penereey Aero
Albany
International Apple Cp Serger
Parley Ais
Evans Woolen
Indianapolis
National Finance Committee
Woolen
Farley
David J. Tobin
Labor Committee
Tobin
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Helpers of America
N. Y
Roosevelt
Harry Flood Byrd
South
Nois
Ohio
Roosevelt Byrd
Frank C. Walker
Henry Breckinridge
Woodrow Wilson
Walker
Vest
Women's International League For Peace and Freedom
Mildred Scott Olmstead
League
West Virginia
Tennessee
Kentucky
Hoover
Flashes of Life Chicago and Other Quick News Snatches
Brief vignettes from across the country note a druggist thwarted by two store robberies and a teacher’s patience, a retired farmer found shot with match stubs blamed on a suspect, ducks drawn to a lumber fire burning in Kalispell, a French president's vacation plan at Mercy-le-Haut, a Coolidge inspired rest, and runners Whitey Michelson and Hans Ildag stopping for tea during the Olympic marathon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy-Le-Haut
France
la Coolidge
Albert LeBrun
Gabriel Lebrun
Lerun
Los Angeles
Whitey Michelson
Hans Ildag
Bronx Zoo Pine Snakes Marathon Draws Crowds
Olympic excitement spreads to the Bronx zoo as eight pine snakes race continuously for hours. Thousands of spectators flock to watch the serpents loop around, creating a lively, unlikely spectacle amid the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bronx Zoo
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Congregational-Christian Assembly
Rouss
Alexandria
Sunrise Church
Benefit Church
Troop 3
Camp
Posavenner
Mr. Tucker
Margaret
Hodgson
Washington Hospital
Mr. DaShane
Pulliam
FORD
Messrs. Robertson
Wray
Hurst
Virginian
Chicago
Samuel Rosenberg
Rosenberg
Plattsburgh
Samuel Bradley
Elmer Rabideau
Kalispell
Mont
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