War Record of Eightieth Division Recalled at Richmond Reunion
The Blue Ridgemen in Richmond recall the Eightieth Division’s World War I actions from May 1918 through November 1 1918. The unit fought with the British Third Army in Picardy and with the American First Army in St Mihiel Meuse Argonne, advancing blocks of territory, taking prisoners, and denying German forces. The report highlights the division’s movements, battles, and substantial captures including officers, prisoners, guns, machine guns, and ammunition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Ridgemen
Richmond
France
Picardy
Aveully Woods
Arras
Third Army
Julian Byng
St. Mihiel Salient
Fifth Corps
Meuse-Argonne
Dead Man’s Hill
Brett
Blue Ridge
First Army
Danneyreux
Meuse
Brieulles
Teers
Cuisy
155Th Field Artillery
Rau de Forges
Third Corps
Nantillois
Bois de Ogens
159Th
Jamerson
160Th
155Th
Bois Des Ogons
Cunel
Battallion
Trianport
Argonne Crest
Meditations On The Bible Mercy And Forgiveness
A religious reflection on mercy as taught by Jesus Christ. It contrasts human justice with divine mercy and urges readers to show mercy to others, citing scripture from Matthew and Biblical themes of grace and repentance. Reverend W B Obaugh signs the meditation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Roller herd leads July in Shenandoah Valley dairy tests
The Roller herd of J. S. and Paul Roller Timberville topped the Shenandoah Valley Cow Testing Association in July with an average 756 pounds milk and 41.3 pounds fat. Endless Caverns Guernseys and J. O. Beard Holsteins posted notable averages, while several herds exceeded 40 pounds of fat per cow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. and Paul Roller
Timberville
Shenandoah Valley
H. C. Jackson
Golden Maiden
Frances
Roller
Uost
M. D. Rhodes and Company
Broadway
Guernsey
Endless Caverns
Guernseys
New Market
J. O. Beard
Linville
A . & Paul Roller
D. Rhodes & Company
Ae Schuyler Larkin
J. Hardesty
Rhodes-Co
J. Hy Fisher
John H. Alger
Paul Roller
Kip Sore
Bigger Planes Seen In Future
Glenn L. Martin predicts 125 ton air liners in about a decade, five times the size of current clipper ships now flying mail over the Pacific. He says such planes could carry several hundred passengers and are feasible for weight distribution and flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Glenn L. Martin
Pacific
Martin
Easy Lace Filet Set Crochet Pattern 5520
Learn to crochet a peacock lace filet set for chairs scarves and buffet ensembles. Pattern 5520 includes instructions charts material needs and illustrations. Send 10 cents in stamps or coin to Winchester Evening Star Household Arts Dept 259 W 14th Street New York NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Evening Star
Household Arts Dept
W. 14Th Street
New York
N. Y
Pork Shortage Threatened as Western Farmers Hold Corn
Western farmers hold corn for drought prices as hogs rush to market. Drought threatens corn yields and may push pork, beef, and lamb prices higher. Officials await August crop estimates amid drought and rising futures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Chicago
United States
J. Edward Wynne
Board of Trade
Waynne
A. W. Cook
Washington
Agriculture Department
Polite Bandit To Be Looked At By Some Others
Richmond Virginia police prepare to lineup Austin Lee Joyce 31 an insurance company employee in a bid to identify him as the culprit of five identically staged Senco holdups across three weeks Joyce has been named by three robbery victims as the gunman though he denies the charges claiming mistaken identity He was arrested after robbing Tyus a state employee in downtown Richmond and faces further questioning by detectives
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Austin Lee Joyce
Senco
Oo. D. Garten
Joyce
Insurance Company
Francis
Cort McIntosh
L. W. Tyus
Prosecutor Clarence Willard Fined for Overtime Parking
In Oak Park Illinois Justice Martin McGrath's court the village prosecutor Clarence A Willard arrived to prosecute traffic violators and ended up pleading both sides of the case. He received a $2 fine for overtime parking after requesting leniency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Park
Ill
Clarence A. Willard
Martin McGrath
Page County Farm Bureau reports year profit and growth
The sixteenth annual Page County Farm Bureau meeting in Luray drew 335 members with proxy participation. Auditing showed nearly 90000 dollars in sales for the year, about 15000 more than last year, and 53 new members joined. Officers were elected and discussants urged soil conservation and farm prosperity amid tariff and parity concerns. An upcoming Bi Centenn ial Rousch family reunion was announced with dedications and services planned at Old Pine Cemetery and St Marys Lutheran Church near Mt Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hore
Irving Foltz
Leaksvile
W. E. Burner
Massanutten
J. William Ruffner
Marksville
R. L. Strickler
Rousch and Allied Families of America
New Market
America
John Adam Rousch
Rousch
Old Pine Cemetery
Dwight I. Rousch
Springfield
Ohio
L. I. Rousch
Worthington
Ralph Bryan Rousch
Parkersburg
W. Va
Shenvalee Hotel
St. Mary’s Lutheran Church
Mt. Jackson
George
Derrick
A. W. Ballentine
Gilbert Pence
W. J. Finck
Monument Dedication at Averill Park with Society Members
Rev. L. L. Rousch unveiled the monument in Averill Park New York. The dedicatory address was delivered by Rev. Sigel Rousch as services were led by the Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution with A. K. Fletcher Jr. of Harrisonburg representing the society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Rousch
Sigel Rousch
Averill Park
N. Y
Virginia Society, Sons of the American Revolution
A. K. Fletcher, Jr
Harrisonburg
Edinburg Man Dead On Road
Will McInturff a Shenandoah county laborer near Edinburg was found dead on a road to his home this morning at 10 oclock. Death is believed due to heart trouble with prior strokes and no inquest as the county coroner is unavailable. He leaves a wife, a daughter Katie, and sons Fred and Henry. Fred was killed in Woodstock months ago and Henry injured in a railroad collision last year. No funeral plans announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstocok
Will McInturff
Shenandoah County
Edinburg
Jacob Stoneburner
William C. Ford
Richmond
McInturff
Fred McInturff
Woodstock
Joseph C. Mingle
George MclInturff
Henry MclInturff
Southern
Katie McInturff
Land Transfers Recorded in County Clerk Office
Deeds recorded include George W. Bowers and wife to trustees of Chestnut Grove M E Church near Siler for one acre with appurtenances and nominal consideration. John F Bohrer and wife to Seth et ux for a lot on North Frederick Pike with nominal consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Bowers
Chestnut Grove M. E. Church
Siler
John F. Bohrer
Seal
North Frederick Pike
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St. Mihiel
the Merciful
Matthew
W. B. Obaugh
Rhodes and Company
Alice
Brooks
Buncutter Tire Co
Olympic
Berlin
Olympia
Greece
Los Angeles
Central Press
New Deal
Wynne
Uncle Sam
Poland
Farm Bureau of Page
Kellogg’s
C. L. Robinson Ice & Cold Storage Corp
Virginia
Apple Storage, Inc
Winchester Cold Storage Corp
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