Frederick County School Band to Play Free Concert
The Frederick County School Band led by Mr. Paul Riley will perform a free concert on the M. E. Church lawn in Stephens City on Friday night the 25th. A yard party by church youth will follow and a large crowd is anticipated. Visitors include Miss Mary Tewart Miss Louisa McLeod and Misses Josephine and Mary Evelyn Feltner of Washington visiting the Lucas family in Shepherdstown. Mr James Johnson son of Rev J A Johnson of Blacks called on local friends this week.
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Stephens City
Frederick County
Paul Riley
M. E
M. E Church
Mary Tewart
Louisa McLeod
Josephine
Mary Evelyn Feltner
Washington
F. M. Lucas
Shepherdstown
James Johnson
J. A. Johnson
Teen hitchhiker turns back from San Francisco Exposition
Pittsburgh youth Calvin Richards, 19, rode 2,000 miles to see the San Francisco Exposition with only eight dollars in his jeans. He then decided not to enter, saying the experience might pinch his pennis too hard, and he hitchhiked home the same distance.
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Pittsburgh
Calvin Richards
Gravenstein Sells Good at London Auction Prices
The first California Gravenstein apples arrived in good condition and sold for 1.99 to 2.69 a box at London auctions, with best apples averaging 2.38 a bushel. Imports were mainly from Australia and U. S. shipments are expected to rise next week.
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California
London
Australia
United States
Tasmania
Western Australia
U. S
United Kingdom
Weekend Visitors And Local Funerals In Middletown
Middletown Virginia residents hosted and visited kin from Pennsylvania Ohio and Maryland over the weekend. Local families attended the funeral of Mrs. Fred Willey in Reliance and guests at Mae Ginns included Joseph Ginn Howard Ginn T S Gibson and Albert Bailey among others from Foster Pa Boyce and Syracuse N Y.
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Amye Clark
R. R. Reynolds
Massillion
Ohio
Maxene Ogden
Berryville
John Cornwell
William Keith
Bristol
Tenn
Fred Willey
Reliance
Mae Ginn
Joseph Ginn
Foster, Pa
Howard Ginn
T.S. Gibson
Boyce
Holmes Dawes
Washington, D. C
Albert Bailey
Syracuse
N. Y
I. N. Elsen
John Elsen
del Ray
Clara Perry
Betty Lee Perry
Green Spring
W. Va
Brush Creek News Roundup from Brush Creek Virginia
Miss Pauline Dunlap returns to Martinsburg after weeks with ill grandparents J. W. and Mrs. Dunlap. Mrs. L. C. Bailey visits A. W. Bailey and family. Napoleon Luttrell suffers a fractured leg. Catherine DeHaven no longer with Mrs. A. P. Whitacre. Maggie Shockey injured in fall visiting Martinsburg stepchildren. Phillip Shade remains ill. Harvey Maury back from college staying through the fall term. Purcell Whitacre and Charlotte Whitacre visit Whitacre brothers, then return home. Alva H. Lamp and Ruth M. Kerns visit Gainesboro home of Harry Kerns. P. B. Heironimus and wife from Hagerstown Maryland spend last Sunday locally.
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Brush Creek
Pauline Dunlap
Martinsburg
W. Va
J. W. Dunlap
L. C. Bailey
A. W. Bailey
Napoleon Luttrell
Catherine DeHaven
A. P. Whitacre
Spirit of Seventy Six Guides Lovers to Real Marriage
Caroline Chatfield argues that young women seek a thrilling romance but later prefer steady love and devotion. A persistent partner who has stood by can become a wiser matrimonial choice, replacing fantasy with practical commitment and shared life goals.
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Turkey
How to Win a Girl’s Heart In Friendships and Proposals
A columnist advises a man who, after proposing to a longtime friend, faces rejection. The piece suggests varying tactics, moving off briefly, and considering healthier approaches while recognizing the risks and dynamics of love and friendship.
Social Calls and Local Visit Highlights
Saturday night with Mrs. Ruth Kerns followed by Sunday visits with Mr. F. O. Heironimus at Mrs. Laura Dailey's. Other Dailey guests included Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lamp and Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Whitacre. Also noted are Whitacre family gatherings and a yard party at Howard's Chapter with a large crowd.
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Ruth Kerns
F. O. Heironimus
Laura Dailey
Dailey
Paul Lamp
Hayfield
J. R. Whitacre
Martinsburg
W. Va
S. Carson Whitacre
F. A. Whitacre
Whitacre
Purcell Whitacre
Hiram
Charlotte
N. C
A. P. Whitacre
Siler
Howard’s
Harry O. Kerns
al DeHaven
Norval DeHaven
Winchester
Local social notes from Brucetown and nearby towns
Brucetown Va August 18 Dr and Mrs F A Cochran returned home after two weeks in Philadelphia. Guests include Mr and Mrs Walter Steer Miss Mary Reynolds and Miss Retta Reynolds of Baltimore with Mr and Mrs Jack Boden. Other visits feature Leetown and Washington DC groups. a Miniwanca leadership trip sent Jack McAboy to Shelby Michigan.
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Brucetown
F. A. Cochran
Swimley
Philadelphia
Walter Steer
Mary
Retta Reynolds
Baltimore
Jack Boden
J. R. Smith
Henry Jobe
Ed Coyle
Leetown
W. Va
Anna Belle Jobe
Walter Gander
Washington, D.C
F. H. Swimley Sr
Russell
Harry McAboy
Raymond Boden
Middletown
John Legg
Ray Russell
Walley Gander
Washington, D. C
Samuel J. Swimley III
Jack McAboy
Miniwanca
Shelby
Michigan
B. McAboy
J. P. Stine
Illness Fatal To Math Teacher Died At Home
William Clemmer Mitchell a 32 year old mathematics instructor at George Washington University died early today at his Bethesda Maryland home after three months of illness. He was noted for his teaching at the university.
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Bethesda, Md
William Clemmer Mitchell
George Washington University
Six Battles Rage In Plattsburg Area
Six major engagements unfolded as first army troops moved in along a widening front at Plattsburg New York. Brigades of about 3 500 men faced off in regiment scale actions with infantry artillery and tanks using blank ammunition like pawns on a giant chessboard during peacetime maneuvers declared the largest in the nation's history.
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Plattsburg
N. Y
New York
First Army
Roper Resigns as U S Minister to Canada
At sea aboard the Tuscaloosa President Roosevelt announced that former Secretary of Commerce Daniel C. Roper has resigned as United States minister to Canada. Roosevelt thanked Roper for serving temporarily during the royal visit of King George and Queen Elizabeth.
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U. S. S. Lang
Bay of Islands
Daniel C. Roper
United States
Canada
Tuscaloosa
Roosevelt
Hyde Park
Roper
George
Elizabeth
England
Save With Safety Save With Safety
A small sale note highlights safety themed savings priced at 39 cents. The snippet emphasizes prudent shopping with a low price point and repeated emphasis on safety.
G. W. Barrett 75 Dies After Four Weeks Ill
George W. Barrett of 902 South Cameron street died last night at 7 o clock after a four week illness. Born April 6 1861 in Piedmont West Virginia he lived in Winchester since youth. Survived by widow two stepsons two stepdaughters a niece two nephews and brother in law. Funeral at 2 Saturday from home and burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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George W. Barrett
Cameron Street
Berryville
Hagerstown
Frederick
Woodstock
Lawrence Miller
Leo J. Miller
Knoxville
Tenn
Clara Miller
Georgia Dodd
Washington, D.C
Bertha Williams
Winchester
A. Williams
Middletown
A. Garland Williams
T. Hunter Williams
Barrett
Mary E. Miller
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Bluebird II Hits 134 MPH On Lake Coniston
Sir Malcolm Campbell steered Bluebird II to 134 miles an hour on Lake Coniston, the fastest water speed claimed. Official record requires a return run over the measured mile, and trouble with the water intake halted the downward leg.
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Coniston
Eng
Sir Malcolm Campbell
Lake Coniston
Campbell
Left His Beat At Wrong Time
In Philadelphia on August 18 a seven minute noonday bank hold up at the Wyoming Bank and Trust Company netted $33,100 for nine bank employees and two customers. Patrolman James McManus was away for coffee in a lunch room and denies leaving his beat, while two customers and private guards were away on errands. The bold raid occurred as the robbers arrived by car and quickly fled with the money.
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Philadelphia
Wyoming Bank and Trust Company
James McManus
McManus
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