Luttrell Reunion Highlights Berkeley Springs Event
A Berkeley Springs reunion features Earl and Joshua Place with Irving Nesmith and the Place sisters Tressie Retta Edith. Memorial songs honor J. K. Luttrell as addresses discuss liberty crime and God. Mayor Newbrough, Senator Helsley, and Rev W O Luttrell attend with Winchester Orchestra and Roy LaFollette among performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Luttrell
Charles Newbrough
Ford Luttrell
J. E. Helsley
W. O. Luttrell
New Market
God
Winchester Orchestra
Messrs
Roy LaFollette
Cecil Loy
Maynard Larrick
Raymond Shanholtz
Rayman Shanholtz
Old Virginny
Girls' Athletic Tea Set At Martinsburg Pike Cabin
The Girls' Athletic Association will hold its regular monthly tea at Mrs. Ida Fisher Lycett's cabin on the Martinsburg pike Thursday afternoon. Miss Lois Cross at Timberlake's store is to be notified by Thursday noon. Mary Thomas and Opal Robinson are honored guests, with Elizabeth Hollis hostess and Elsie Mathews in charge of arrangements. A swimming party and picnic at Jordan Springs follow on August 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls’ Athletic Association
Ida Fisher Lycett
Martinsburg Pike
Lois Cross
Timberlake
Elizabeth Hollis
Elsie Mathews
Irene Clark
Lycett
Mary Thomas
Opal Robinson
Jordan Springs
Annual Reunion at Old Stone Church Aug 18
Announcement of the seventh annual reunion at the Old Stone Church near Greenspring on Saturday August 18 invites all former students from 50 years ago or more to attend. Rev Franklin G Senger will lead the program with music by J T Hott. Volunteers are urged to help fix up cemetery grounds on Thursday August 6.
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Old Stone Church
Greenspring
Franklin G. Senger
J. T. Hott
Social Calendar notes and club gatherings
Tuesday 8:00 p m Women Missionary Society United Brethren Church meets at Mrs Ray Hicks 320 National Avenue. Wednesday 3:30 p m Shawnee Garden Club at Mrs 8 C Brooks 109 Morgan Street speaker H J Neale. 7:00 p m Young People's Choir United Brethren Church business meeting. 8:00 p m Winchester Benevolent Order weekly meeting. Thursday All Day Beatty family reunion Bear Den Park Blue Mont. 12:30 p m Rotary Club luncheon George Washington Hotel. 1:00 p m United Brethren Church Sunday School picnic to Jordan Springs. Friday 1:00 p m American Legion luncheon George Washington Hotel. All Day Modern Woodmen of America picnic Woodmen's Park Middletown. Sunday All Day Dailey family reunion Ernest Dailey farm Cross Junction. All Day Dick families reunion grove Dick homestead Angers Store W Va.
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Women’s Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church
Ray Hicks
National Avenue
Shawnee Garden Club
Beatty F Mly
Bear den Park
Bluemont
Rotary Club
George Washington Hotel
United Brethern Church
Jordan Springs
American Legion Post
Modern Woodmen of America
Woodmen’s Park
Middletown
Dailey
Ernest Dailey
Cross Junction
Grove
Angers Store
W. Va
Miss Anderson Weds Mr Widmyer In Reformed Church
Miss LaVella F Anderson daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Anderson of National avenue wed Mr Jack Boyd Widmyer son of the late Mr Ward Widmyer and Mrs Widmyer on Saturday at 6 pm in the Reformed Church. Rev Dr Ss L Flickinger officiated with Miss Mary Sullivan maid of honor and Dr Howard James as best man. The ceremony featured a ring exchange and flowers. After the service the couple left for Atlantic City and will reside at 507 National avenue after August 20.
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Miss Anderson
Widmyer
The
Reformed Church
LaVella F. Anderson
Charles Anderson
National Avenue
Jack Boyd Widmyer
Ward Widmyer
Loudoun Street
Ss. L. Flickinger
Mary Sullivan
Howard James
Elizabeth Grim
Hunter Gaunt
Sullivan
Anderson
Atlantic City
Local Residents Attend Virginia Valley Central Congregational Conference
The article lists attendees from local communities who traveled to Mayland in Rockingham County for a two day conference. From Timber Ridge Church include A C Oates Madeline Anderson L H Hook and Vernon Whitacre. Others attending were E W Cather Edgar Nelson G R Richards K H Sale Kenneth B Hook Charles Dunlap Arthur W Spaid and Roy A Larrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Valley Central Congregational-Christian
Mayland
Rockingham County
E. W. Cather
Edgar Nelson
G. R. Richards
K. H. Sale
Kenneth B. Hook
Charles Dunlap
Arthur W. Spaid
Roy A. Larrick
Timber Ridge Church
A. C. Oates
Madeline Anderson
L. H. Hook
Vernon Whitacre
Lawn Party Near Nain By Fairview Church
The Fairview United Brethren church ladies host a lawn party on the church lawn near Nain this Saturday night. August 18. Everyone is invited for a social evening and to support a worthy cause. Plenty of good eats will be provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nain
Brooks Pharmacy ad for Jonteel cosmetics and tissues
Brooks Pharmacy The Rexall Store advertises Jonteel makeup items including Foundation Cream Face Powder and Facial Tissue. Prices listed: 50c items at 33c, 25c tissue at 19c. Phone contact 766-Get It.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks
Jonteel Foundation
Rexall
Surprise Birthday Party For Mrs W T O Rear
Mr and Mrs Dayton O Rear hosted a surprise birthday gathering at their Morningside Drive home for Mrs W T O Rear. Granddaughters Colleen O Rear and Rosalene Dettra drew in a decorated wagon carrying gifts as guests toasted with a pink candle cake and assorted ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton O'Rear
Morningside Drive
W. T. O’rear
Glenn, Cecil
Steward
Milton O’rear
Norman Dunn
Red Bud 4-H Club Holds Monthly Meeting
Red Bud 4-H Club met last week at Mrs. Bertha Cunningham home. President led pledge and motto. Demonstrations covered fruit dishes juices and canning fruits. Miss Farrar supervised girls work. More members than usual attended. Boys report chickens and corn doing well. Girls hope to can more fruits and vegetables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Cunningham
Two Recent Brides Honored At Tokus Inn Dinner
Emily Hiner and Mary Sartelle were guests of honor at a dinner last evening at Tokus Inn for Mrs. Cauffman Brubaker and Mrs. Edward Miller. Also present were Mrs. Fenton Collins of Front Royal, Cath erine Richards of Washington D C, and Virginia Tharpe and Christina Cook of the city. Brubaker formerly Agnes Proffitt and Miller formerly Edna O Leary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Hiner
Mary Sartelle
Tokus Inn
Social News and Local Visits Across Winchester Area
Mrs. Bryan Conrad returns to Walter Reed Hospital for further treatment with daughter Georgia Conrad and friends Mary Greenway Russell and Jane Scully. Guests at Hook's Haven include the Millers, the Clarks, the Browns, the Hooks of this city, plus Paul Hook of Chatham and R M Hook of Woodstock. Betty Jane Riley's third birthday party hosted by J H Gibbs and O T Homar draws thirty youngsters. Clearbrook Presbyterians plan a yard party on Aug 16 with goods for sale. W C T U set to meet Thursday at 9 30 am. Weekend guests of Prof. and Mrs. Walker include William A Walker and C W Baker family from Waynesboro and Mount Airy, Md. Vacationers Earl and Becky Baker return from Maine and Canada via Buffalo and Niagara Falls. S L Metro and son Francis enjoy a Georgian Bay district trip. Genevieve Massie and Carl Hicks visit from Stephens City then stay with friends at Selby Bach, Mad. Gladys Walker and Antonio Rosso guests of Temple Homar on Martinsburg pike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Conrad
Walter Reid Hospital
Washington
Georgia Conrad
Mary Greenway Russell
Jane Scully
Betty Jane Riley
J. H. Gibbs
O. T. Homar
Martinsburg Pike
Genevieve Massie
Stephens City
Carl Hicks
Washington, D. C
Selby Bach
Mad
Illiteracy in the South Urges Federal Educational Aid
Dr. Charles G. Maphis of the University of Virginia urged an emergency federal appropriation to educate the nation’s 4 million illiterates. Speaking at a regional institute, he cited Virginia and the South, noting census figures and arguing the government must provide the remedy.
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Associated Press
University
Charles G. Maphis
University of Virginia
Institute of Public Affairs
Special Institute of Emergency Educational Workers
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
District of Columbia
Dean Maphis
South
Maphis
Washington
Great Smokies Fugitives Sought After Jail Escape
Maryville Tennessee August 14 Officers searched the foot hills of the Great Smoky Mountains for 13 prisoners who fled Blount county jail after overpowering Jailer Robert French. Eugene Isbell was captured two blocks from the jail. Jailers said two prisoners held pistols, another took the keys and 14 left via back stairs with 18 men in the cell block. Sheriff E R McReynolds blamed an outside gang for aiding the delivery.
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Maryville
Tenn
Great Smoky Mountains
Blount County
Robert French
Eugene Isbell
French
E. R. McReynolds
Hot Springs Woman Fatally Hurt In Crash
Miss Bonnie Bell thirty two of Hot Springs Virginia was killed in a crash near Shadwell last night. Francis E Thomas twenty six and Miss Lillian May twenty six of Hot Springs were seriously injured when their small car failed to negotiate a curve and turned over. Bell died at the University Hospital from skull fracture and a broken arm. Thomas suffered a broken neck vertebrae and cuts while May sustained head injuries a broken shoulder and leg cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottesville
Bonnie Bell
Hot Springs
Francis E. Thomas
Lillian May
Shadwell
Bell
University Hospital
Thomas
Miss May
Work Rushed On Pact With Cuba
Assistant Secretary of State Sumner Welles predicted early completion of the new Cuban reciprocal trade treaty after a talk with President Roosevelt. Progress in negotiations was reported as the first under the tariff bargaining legislation and Roosevelt showed interest in the pact, expected to be completed very soon. Local social notes mention visits by Mrs Arch ie Aldine Jenkins and Everett Phillips of Forestville Shenandoah County to Winch ester. The piece also records weekend visits by several families to Washington and Bay Ridge and notes Miss J C Hottel’s return from vacation.
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Associated Press
Washington
Sumner Welles
Roosevelt
Welles
Archie Aldine Jenkins
Everett Phillips
Forestville
Shenandoah County
Winchester
Kenneth B. Hook
Coast Defended In War Games At Virginia Beach
The First Virginia Infantry commanded by Col R F Bright defends Virginia Beach and Norfolk in a simulated war with a red army landing south of Camp Peery. Units block roads, trench mortars fire, gas masks protect troops, bridges are blown to halt the advance as chemical warfare lessons proceed.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
Virginia Infantry
Virginia Beach
Atlantic
Camp Peery
R. F. Bright
Richmond
One Hundred and Sixteenth
Haunt Continues For Ensign Lost In Plane Crash
NORFOLK VA Aug 14 Search continued for Ensign James H Kelsey Jr of Stoughton Massachusetts killed when a navy fighting plane he piloted in maneuvers with the carrier Lexington plunged into the sea 50 miles off Cape Henry A navy board of investigation sits aboard the carrier to learn why the plane lost control at about 300 feet Guard destroyers rushed to the scene but found no trace of the plane or pilot.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
James H. Kelsey, Jr
Stoughton
Mass
Navy
Lexington
Cape Henry
Navy Board of Investigation
Sunday School Convention Planned for Braddock Street Church
The Frederick County Council of Religious Education will hold its annual convention at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South from September 5 to 7. About 500 delegates from county Sunday Schools are expected. Leading educators from regional church colleges may attend, with a lunch for delegates on Friday. Committee members include Rev. Franklin G. Senger Mrs. D. W. Lupton J. W. Larrick Rev. Allen Jones and I. N. Good.
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Frederick County
Franklin G. Senger
D. W. Lupton
J. W. Larrick
Allen Jones
I. N. Good
Funeral Rites Held for Infant Alice Foster
Funeral services for five weeks old Alice Katherine Foster, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Foster, were conducted Friday at 2 p.m. from the Fremont church neighborhood home by Rev. Franklin G. Senger of Winchester. Readings included He Recalls His Own and The Reaper with Safe in the Arms of Jesus. The burial followed at Red Bud Cemetery.
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Alice Katherine Foster
Robert Foster
Fremont Church
Franklin G. Senger
Winchester
Jesus
Kernstown
Parlett
Funreal
Red Bud Cemetery
Deadline in Siege of Orleans narrows in New Orleans
In Louisiana a civil conflict pits Huey Long era national guardsmen at the registrar building against New Orleans mayor Walmsley s special police at city hall. The Lafayette street deadline highlights the standoff as guardsmen and police remain in control of key civic sites.
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Lafayette Street
New Orleans
Louisiana
National
Huey Long
Special Police
Walmsley
Registrar of Voters
City Hall
NRA Charged With Dictatorial Form Of Government
Edward J. Ramsey, a New York shoe maker, told the Federal Trade Commission that the Recovery Administration exercises dictatorial powers in price fixing under the shoe code. He argued Congress violated the Constitution by delegating legislative authority to the executive, which he said delegates to an appointed administrator forming a dictatorial government.
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Washington
Recovery Administration
Federal Trade Commission
NRA
Edward J. Ramsey
New York
Congress
Card of Thanks for Mother's Death
Laura V. Ballew thanks neighbors and friends for kindness flower offerings and use of cars in the death of her mother dated 8 14 11.
Yard Party Saturday Night in Stephens City
Community fundraiser at the north end of Stephens City on August 18 features refreshments and music by Sunrise. Joe Benefit of J.R.O.S invites all to attend for a good time and support.
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North End
Stephens City
Joe Benefit
J.R.O.S
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Cecil Baker
Strasburg
Catherine Palmer
W. O. Palmer
Strasburg High School
Baker
National Fruit Products Company
Church Lawn
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
Woodman's
Luttrell
Luttrells
Collinsville
Berkeley Springs
Emery Davidson
J. D. Luttrell
Huntsberry
Red Bud 4-H
Mrs. Conrad
Washington Hospital
Hook’s Haven
Clearbrook
Clearbrook Presbyterian Church
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Ernest A. Walker
William A. Walker
Mount Airy
C. W. Baker and Son
Herbert
Waynesboro
Earl Baker
Maine
Canada
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Gladys Walker
Lynchburg
Antonio Rosso
Pittsburgh, Pa
Temple Homar
U.S
Dr. Maphis
Cuba
J. P. Lockett
Mary, Crandall
Bristol, Tenn
J. N. Rogers
No. 124
East Monmouth Street
Ryland, Conner and Family
Edward Conner
Bay Ridge
J. C. Hottel
Miss Hottel
J. C. Penney
Ensign
Orleans
American Express
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
the Commercial & Savings Bank
BIG Joe
Laura V. Ballew
Chest of Drawers
A. M. Swimley
Geo. Washinton Hotel
Loudoun St
Rock Creek
Lovett Brothers
N. Main Street
Wal V Stores CO
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