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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1934

Page

2

Mount Williams Notes Arm Fracture After Turkey Feeding

Fredrick County brief notes Mrs. Himelright, nearly sixty five, injured her left arm Wednesday evening while feeding turkeys. Dr. Anderson set the fracture. Friends and neighbors wish her quick relief as she recovers at home.

William Orndorff Hollis Clowser Winchester Audrey Fauver Stephenson A. B. Fauver Myrtle Clowser William Hollis, Jr Paul Dewey Campbell, Jr W. A. Clowser Loring Clowser Annie Haines Rosenberger Joseph Clowser Bell Sargent Edward Haines Beulah Williams Winfred Ashwood Marsy Orndorff Lost Corner Edna Fauver Tom Fauver Harry Fauver

Opequon Notes Highlights Local Rains and Attendance

Opequon Va Aug 18 residents report fine rains needed for crops. Mrs Maynard Bayliss shows health improvement. Attendees Wardensville Camp Meeting include Mr and Mrs Harry Orndorff Nellie Strosnider and Cecil Roe. Racey family joined Gravel Springs Sunday School picnic.

Opequon Maynard Bayliss Harry Orndorff Nellie Strosnider Cecil Roe Wardensville Robert Racey Gravel Springs

Rev L B Williamson Preaches at Fairview Church

Cross Roads notes report Rev L B Williamson of Wardensville West Virginia preached at Fairview Church Sunday at 11 am. The communion was administered at this time. Mrs W B Whitlock continues to complain. Mr and Mrs W W McKee and family visited the White home Sunday evening. Mrs Bailey of Keyser spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs A J Marple.

Cross Roads L. B. Williamson Wardensville W. Va Fairview A. J. Marple Jennie McKee W. W. McKee Edgar McKee Virgie Hoke Grace White R. N. McKee

Picnic draw draws thousands to Gravel Springs event

Star Tannery notes a Gravel Springs picnic attracted about three thousand attendees with visitors from nearby and distant states. Attendees stayed several days to visit relatives and friends. The report lists visiting relatives including Clara Riley, Rena Crabill, Evelyn Whittington and Aunt Daisy Orndorff, plus several local happenings and trips surrounding the event.

Star Tannery Gravel Springs Clara Riley Harpers Ferry W. Va Rena Crabill Daisy Orndorff Home Demonstration Club Ethel Heishman F. E. Zepp V. C. Heishman Lockstampfer Zepp Julia" Whittington Olive Maude Mamie Waynesboro Ivan Ponton Little Young Atlantic City E. A. Shenk

Community Notes From White Post August News

White Post Virginia items list visitors and residents during August. Families from Norfolk Richmond Winchester and Salem host and visit relatives. A parish play titled Georgina Jam is planned with local cast and Meade Memorial Church sermons noted.

Milldale Residents Attend Rodeo and Visit Nearby Towns

Milldale Virginia notes show Mrs Dewey Brown and children visiting friends in Berryville on Sunday. John Armel and daughter Marguerite spent Sunday with friends near Winchester. Misses Mary and Martha Morrison of Milldale dined with Miss Henrietta Licklider. Emmitt Oden and son Billy visited Mrs Walter Licklider at Milldale. Nancy Turner of Reform stayed with her grandmother Mrs Walter Licklider. Benton Stickley of Front Royal spent a short time in Milldale. Many residents attended the Rodeo Show in Front Royal last week.

White Post Moselle Starke Norfolk Charles Winchester John Brown Hattie Ashby Salem N. J Vernon Ashby Stephenson Virginia Russell Kathleen Haymaker Rev. Rowland George Ina Jam Elizabeth Blackwell Mary Lou Fritts Mary Denny Janie Gardiner Catherine Funkhouser Rowland Max William Dearmont David Boles George Wilson Thomas Blackwell Northumberland County Mansfield Horner Connecticut Lula Shumate Eva Massey Elizabeth Dearmont Boyce Howard Lloyd Shenandoah River Berry’s Ferry G. B. Palmer Meade Memorial Church William Thompson Armel Seton Frank Marguerite Parker Suffolk Frank Conley Bessie Conley Pittsburgh Fritzie G. Conley Sherwood Forest Milldale Dewey Brown Berryville John Armel Marguerite Mary Martha Morrison Henrietta Licklider Emmitt Oden Billy Happy Creek Walter Licklider Nancy Turner Reform Benton Stickley Front Royal

Cedar Grove Notes Miss Barrett hosts visitors and picnics

Cedar Grove Virginia notes list visits from Murch Lamp, Ed Lupton and families in Washington and Winchester, plus Martinsburg, Martinsburg and Winchester guests. Pleasant Valley Sunday School picnic described as highly successful with a 1 45 program. Others hosted or visited include Crim Dix Barrett Dix Emmett Knicely Murray and Hughes with relatives in Winchester and nearby towns.

Cedar Grove Murch Lamp Washington, D. C Ed Lupton Sarah Margaret Winchester Ethel Barrett North Clark Amy Martinsburg Theo Fries Pleasant Valley John Livengood Francis Cornelia Jennie John Smith Mildred Bobby O. C. Dix O. C .Miller Frank Barrett Page Lewis Edwin Barrett Ella Emmett Samuel Knicely Isaac Murray Rebecca Hughes Pearl Melister

Grimes Gleanings from Grimes Virginia Community

Grimes notes social visits from A. 8. Orndorff and Mrs. Amanda Pugh birthday gathering in Hanging Rock area. Reports on visitors from Winchester and Washington DC. Galilee two-week meeting ended with good crowds. Old Woodbine school closure worries locals amid dry spells and low waters.

Galilee Evelyn Pugh Millbrook W. Va Arthur Orndorff White Hall Mite Society Brook Taylor Harry Hayes Kenneth Washington, D. C

Greenway Gossip and Socials From Greenway Va

In Greenway Virginia Aug 18 residents note a yard party hosted by the Ladies' Bible Class. Social visits include Miss Hazel Grubbs with Miss Louise Armel and the Funkhouser and Riddick families planning a Norfolk trip. Mrs Lee Brown stays with relatives John and wife. Elsia White visits Berryville kin and Howard White family attends a funeral in Winchester for Mrs Elizabeth Finnegan.

Greenway Hazel Grubbs Louise Armel J. H. Funkhouser George Riddick Front Royal Catherine Funkhouser Norfolk Lee Brown John Bray Elsia White Berryville Joe Perry Howard White Catherine Helen Leslie Charles Lee Funk White Eliabeth Finnegan Winchester

Canterbury Notes from CANTERBURG VA

Local social notes list visits and calls among residents including Mr. and Mrs. Prank Atkins in Winchester Mrs Ethel Hobday and Mrs John Pickerel visit Mr and Mrs Neals Ada Ritenour visits Helen Painter Henry Mears travels to England for an extended stay Godfrey Stotlemyer stays with Marvin Painter Arthur Webster and family visit near here Mrs Bartlett calls on Daisy Johnson Charles Buhl and family visit B Rowland area residents note welcome showers and mild rainfall conditions

Canterburg Prank Atkins Winchester Ethel Hobday John Pickerel Neals Cecil Painter McClure Rowland Ada Ritenour Helen Painter Henry Mears England Godfrey Stotlemyer Marvin Painter Edward C. Dovel Arthur Webster Bartlett Daisy Johnson Charles Buhl B. A. Rowland

Notable local illness and marriage in Stephens City

Stephens City Virginia August 18 The many friends of Mr Boyd Steele are glad he is out again after a three week illness. Mr Norman Bean and Miss Evelyn Huber surprised friends by marrying on Tuesday. They will live in Washington. Mr W K Baker and family of

Stephens City Boyd Steele Norman Bean Evelyn Huber Washington W. K. Baker

Local Social News Highlights From Period Visitors

Mrs J M Steele hosts several days visit with Mr Carson Steele and family. Miss Fairfax Frazier of Washington visits her parents Harry and Mrs Frazier. Dorothy Herrell returns from Richmond. Hilda Doggett of Martinsburg visits Alfred and Mrs Doggett. Afrel Colaw returns from New York with daughter Mary Louise. Mrs John Ward of Capon Bridge visits her mother Mrs Lemley. Carmel Golliday family and Dorothy Lemley visit Lexington. Leslie Golliday stays with James Johnson. Lottie Wolfe family return from Pennsylvania. Julian Gregory congratulated on birth of son. Athey Sargent congratulated on birth of daughter. Young People group of Methodist Church to hold watermelon feast Friday.

J. M. Steele Carson Steele Fairfax Frazier Washington Harry Frazier Dorothy Herrell Richmond Hilda Doggett Martinsburg Andd Alfred Doggett Afrel Colaw New York Sam Cook Mary Louise Colaw John Ward Capon Bridge G. F. Lemley Carmel Golliday Dorothy Lemley Lexington Leslie Golliday James Johnson Lottie Wolfe Pennsylvania Julian Gregory Athey Sargent Young People Organization of the Methodist Church

Miss Lillian V. Kline to Visit Middletown Parents

Middletown Virginia notes Miss Lillian V. Kline is expected to arrive at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kline on August 18.

Middletown Lillian V. Kline Fred Kline

Community Notes From Sibley Hospital And Local Hosts

Residents gather for hospital recovery as Miss Kline nurses at Sibley. Mr and Mrs Elmer N Anton return from Pittsburgh after visiting Mrs Anna Leidig in Vaucluse. Visitors join Mrs Leidig including Mr and Mrs Tope and their Washington DC children. Elizabeth Willey and Mrs Raymond Ritenour attend a shower for Mrs Earl Wiley in Strasburg. Mrs C C Rhodes hosts a bridge luncheon honoring cousins Mrs L G James and Dorothy Cadwallader of Stevens City and Mrs Albin Cadwallader, with a large group from town. Charles C Hammack tends a renowned garden, showcasing abundant vegetables.

Elmer N. Anton Pittsburgh Anna Leidig Vaucluse Elizabeth Willey Raymond Ritenour Earl Willey Strasburg C. C. Rhodes L. G. James Dorothy Rocky Mount N. C Rhodes Albin Cadwallader Stephens City Clarissa Woodard Mae Ginn Albin Cadawallder Stevens City Richard Mann New Jersey Doris — Reid Frances Jolliffe Boyce Martha Reely Kathryn Funk Bessie McNeer Dorothy Rhodes Eleanor McCartney Elizabeth Larrick Miss Larrick Miss Jolliffe Cadawallader James Charles C. Hammack

Speed Limits: Horses Beat Humans in Mile Pace

A pacing horse ran a mile in 1 minute 5 seconds at about 31.3 mph while a trotting horse reached 30.8 mph in 1:56. The fastest human mile is 4 minutes 9.2 seconds at roughly 14.4 mph, highlighting how horses far outpace humans in speed.

Love in Vain Opens at Capitol With Howard and Davis

Leslie Howard stars in a drama of devotion as his tormented love for Bette Davis plays against Kay Johnson. The production opens a three day run at the Capitol Monday.

Leslie Howard Kay Johnson Bette Davis Capitol

Engraving Costs for New Postage Stamps

The Post Office notes engraving a new stamp costs 800 to 500 dollars depending on size and detail. The expense is largely offset by stamp sales to collectors, making each new issue a source of revenue. Limerick in the Irish Free State is described as a city built by Danes with noted beauty.

Post Office Department Limerick Irish Free State Ireland

Highview Local Social Notes Shine With Visit Guests

Highview Virginia August updates show Frances Lillard visiting aunt Mamie Leith at Mountville. H C Conner and son Carlton along with Robert Conner spent weekend with family at 23 former's home. Gretta Bray and Mary Virginia Grimmore visiting Wyton relatives in D C. Joe Conner family Monroe Marshall called on E R Conner. Maggie Perry of Ohio visiting brothers Julian and Scott Kline and families. Monroe Conner and mother Mary Marshall visited William Kline.

Highview Frances Lillard Mamie Leith Mountville H. C. Conner Carlton Robert Conner Bowmansdale Gretta Bray Mary Virginia Grimmore Pee Wyton D. C Joe Conner Monroe Marshall E. R. Conner Maggie Perry Ohio Julian and Scott Kline Monroe Conner Mary Marshall William Kline

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Frederick County Mount Williams Star Tannery Notes W. H. Crim Julian Larrick Roy Campbell Margaret Louise Harold Campbell D. A. Smith William Dorsey Grimes Canterbury Stephens City Items Sibley Hospital Miss Kline Sibley North Braddock Street Ford Elgin Gilmore Laredo-Monterrey Oakland Speedway de Palma Mr. DePalma Indianapolis Speedway Riverhead Indianapolis Miles Miles Minneapolis Monica Light Car R Plainsfield Despair Port Jefferson Daytona Beach John W. Rosenberger & CO BraDdock St U. S S. Londoun St Herrell Sales Corp Davis John S. Solenberger & Company, Inc N. Londoun St Big Sister Bocc Connies By Les Forgrave SHES Tle Donnie Va Oonga Grins Ombeer Cammertire CO Braddock & Boscawen Shell Station Martinsburg Pike Amherst & Boscawen Sts Valley Ave Twin-City Oil & Cas Corp Baker’s Service
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