Lebanon Church News Personal Notes
Mr and Mrs J T Moyers visited Mrs Adolphus Hockman Sr who is ill. Mr and Mrs Lee Vann and son Benny and Mr and Mrs Fred Bowers and son Douglas visited Natural Chimneys Park. Mr Frank Campbell remains confined after a paralytic stroke. Mrs Clara Campbell is convalescent from a heart attack. Mrs Albert Keller and family attended a Disciples of Christ convention in Woodstock with Dr Orville Wake among the speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara B. Keller
Lebanon
J. T. Moyers
Aldie
Adolphus Hockman
Lee Vann
Benny
Fred Bowers
Douglas
Natural Chimneys Park
Mt. Solon
W. G. Ritenour
Robert Ritenour
Fort Valley
H. L. Ritenour
Frank Campbell
Guy McDonald
Three Week Recess Approved By House
The House approved a three week recess starting tomorrow and ending September 12. Senate Democrats planned a meeting tomorrow night to discuss plans for a Congress adjournment by October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Congress
Homecoming and picnic at Laurel Hill Church draws locals
Many persons from this vicinity attended the annual Homecoming and afternoon picnic at Laurel Hill Church on Sunday. Mrs. Emily G. Snarr of Arlington spent the weekend with her aunt, Mrs. Rose Orndorff, and other relatives here. Miss Ruth Bowers has returned home after spending some time with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Bowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Hill Church
Emily G. Snarr
Arlington
Rose Orndorff
Ruth Bowers
W. H. Bowers
Millwood Social Notes Dense List of Visits and Trips
Millwood society notes a flurry of seasonal travel and hosting. Families include Mitchells in Mount Desert and Byrds joining relatives in York Harbour, with dinners at Mount Airy and visits to Cynwyd, Newport, and Atlantic City.
Navy Seeks More Aircraft Carriers
Secretary Kimball told reporters the Navy will request additional giant carriers after the first test model is finished, likely within six to eight months. He said the urgency comes from heavier planes entering production and a second carrier may follow the Newport News vessel. House Armed Services Chairman Vinson urged two extra carriers like the current build.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kimball
Navy
Pentagon News
Newport News Vale
Vinson
D-Ga
House Armed Services Committee
Randolph Scott stays tied to westerns despite range of roles
Hollywood star Randolph Scott says he has no desire to abandon westerns. He notes the genre ages well with reissues and audience growth. Scott recalls his filmography from Riders of the Purple Sage to Carson City and hints at a future sea story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Randolph Scott
Carson City
Mississippi levees described as world’s largest dikes
Levees extending well south of Cairo reach 30 ft high and 300 ft wide. These are claimed to be the largest and strongest in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi River
Cairo Tigre
Local Card Page Reports Various Visits and Trips
Mrs. H W McVicar of Winchester visited in Gainesboro with Virgil DeHaven. N W Ritter returned from Hagerstown Maryland after visiting relatives. Douglas Cooper treated for injuries at Winchester Memorial Hospital from a car crash. Dave Owens remains hospitalized from the same accident. Opal Clowser and daughter Charlotte joined visits with Mattie Ritter Mary Ramey and Delphia DeHaven. Rex Light hosted guests from Mt Falls Martinsburg West Virginia. Bill Fisher and two children spent the weekend at Colonial Beach. Guy Kelly and family visited relatives in Baltimore Maryland. Earnest Adams Jr and family toured Atlantic City Washington Baltimore and Philadelphia. Janet Barbour and her young son from Ridgeway West Virginia stay with relatives. Roy Owens and Virgil DeHaven spent a recent vacation in Atlantic City and Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Cox
John Barrett
Mary Ellen
John
Lucy Lee
Roland Mitchell
the Glen
Washington
A. R. Dunning
Titus
Cynwyd
Ralph Hilleary
New Albany
Ind
Irvin L. Neville
J. Glen Birch
Henry Jenkins
Francis Prince and Son
M. F. Henry Jones
Woodbine
Graham Doughmy
Newport
Gainesboro
H. W. McVicar
Winchester
Virgil DeHaven
N. W. Ritter
Hagerstown
Douglas Cooper
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Dave Owens
Opal Clowser
Charlotte
Hayfield
Rex Light
Reuben Hulver
Mt. Falls
Frank Pownell
Rex Glesner
Martinsburg
W. Va
Bill Fisher
Colonial Beach
Guy Kelly
Baltimore
Relief and Social Activities Highlight Local Community
Miss Ruth Snapp and Miss Margaret Brumback attend the Carrange Leadership Training Camp at Virginia Beach with Mrs Bert Jones and Anna of Middletown. The Tri-District Grange hosts a yard party at Mt Airy School to raise funds for the Grange Building. Lunch and special music follow a Sunday School service. Families and neighbors share meals and visit. Pvt Charles Rinker finishes basic training at Camp Breckinridge and will proceed to Camp Kilmer with relatives visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Snapp
Margaret Brumback
Carrange
Virginia Beach
Herbert Jones
Anna
Middletown
Tri-District
Grange
Mt. Airy School
Grange Building Fund
John Crim
Earl Crim
Columbus
Ohio
Alfred Snapp
Bertie Snapp
George
Brisco Snapp
Floyd Snapp
William Boyd
Ralph Snapp
Susan
Minnie Robertson
William Orndorff
Dudley Snapp
Schooley
Dudessa Gore
Katie Branner
Colon Lawe
George Branner
Lanny
Edward Souisan
Robert Branner
Dixie Lane
Charles Rinker
Camp Breckinridge
Alfred Rinker
Rinker
Camp Kilmer
N. J
Florence Satterwhite
Dewitt
Charles Lauck
Ruth Rinker
Winchester
Skoal toast ceremony in Scandinavia described
The custom begins with raising the glass and directly meeting the recipient’s gaze. After the nod, shout Skoal and drink bottoms up while keeping eye contact. When the glass is empty, raise it again and bow slightly as a final gesture.
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Frigidaire
Northern Virginia
Berryville — Strasburg
Front Royal
Millwood Social Notes
By E. W. Conner
Roland G. Mitchell, Jr
Page
William B. Watkins
Mount Desert
Thomas Bolling Byrd
York Harbour
Kenneth N. Gilpin
James Helm
Thomas Nelson Carter
Powhatan
John Atkinson
Archer Beatty
Richmond
Atkinson
John R. Beardall, Jr
San Diego
George P. Greenhalgh
Shan Hill
J. Townsend Burwell
Charles Burwell
America
Milwaukee
Schlitz Brewing CO
Milwaukee, Wis
Hollywood Column
By Gene Handsaker
Randy
Jesse James
Pittsburgh
Reading
West
Scott
Paramount
Richard Dix
Jack Holt
Fred Astaire
Ginger Rogers
Irene Dunne
Astaire
Miss Dunne
Pena
Roy Owens
Atlantic City
Baltimore, Md
J Wi
Blight Club
Washchamps
Busy Beaver
Goodyear
Rayon
Grant
Loudoun St
N. K
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