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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1931
Page
5
A dictionary entry on Thomas Lord Fairfax appears under special permission of the Dictionary of American Biography and is issued by the American Council of Learned Societies with Charles Scribner's Sons at 587 Fifth Avenue New York.
Thomas Fairfax sixth Lord Fairfax of Cameron and proprietor of the Northern Neck Virginia born Leeds Castle Kent and heir to Culpeper. He pursued court service then withdrew to Leeds Castle to breed hounds and hunt until 1733. He later negotiated with Virginia Assembly to settle disputes, settled Culpeper manor at Greenway Court, and died 1781 at age 89 buried at Frederick parish church with a surviving portrait at Greenway Court.
In a Winchester Virginia letter dated August 14 1931 Alexander Spottswood Dandridge argues that all living things including vegetables possess faith and that life reflects Gods will. He urges people to strengthen faith citing scripture and contrasts human sin with the faith seen in flowers and animals.
Local reports describe Natex as a godsend with J M Racey of Kernstown Virginia sharing marked improvements from rheumatic pains to back stiffness and stomach acid. He claims digestion is better and dizzy spells gone after using Natex made by a college professor. The Natex man at Peoples Service Drug Store explains benefits daily. Bolshevism quip closes the item.
Trustee advertises public auction of the Old Toll Gate Property on Berryville Turnpike in Winchester Frederick County Va with frontage details and subdivision potential. Sale set for August 22 1931 in front of the County Courthouse Winchester at noon. Terms require one fourth cash, balance in one to three years secured by Deed of Trust and insurance with 6 percent interest. JAS. P. REARDON, Trustee.
White Hall Virginia notes describe the 102nd anniversary of the White Hall Methodist Episcopal Church held August 9 as an all day event with a choir from Market Street Church, recitations by local children, a lawn dinner, music by several artists, and a new Bible gift from the Mite Society. Social visits cover friends and relatives, 4-H Club activities, and a church picnic at Klines Wood near Vaucluse with many attendees from White Hall and surrounding areas.
Gainesboro Virginia reports visits and family gatherings as Agnes Bowers and her Martinsburg son stay with James Roberts. Nellie and Mae Painter of Stephens City spend with sister Mrs. W M DeHaven. Mrs Jolley and Mrs Shade mark birthdays. Shade remains bedfast. Eddie Roberts group visits Gore. Florence Howard travels to Kansas City. Yard party on school lawn draws crowds. Sunday School to host August picnic at Bax Creek old ground.
Mrs. visited relatives here last week. Miss Bessie Douglas Whiting of Washington DC has returned home from a visit. Mrs. Ashton and her son from Washington DC are visiting Mr. C. D. Adams at Walnut Hall Farm. Rev. and Mrs. Alexander of Florence DC were guests at the Baptist parsonage. Kathleen Morris of Berryville stayed with Louise and Marian Martin at Tubbyr ies. Miss Dorothy Costello of Upperville visits H. J. Martin. Mrs. L. H. Roy shows improvement after illness. The column ends with a quip about mind change and education.
Ann contemplates Roy Burney's claim of wealth while facing his controlling love. The pair discuss trust and future Hawaii vows as a doctor visits and allies debate loyalties. Hilary confronts Symonds after assault as Lady Mooring’s secrets threaten the relationship.
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