Miss Lois Forney Returns From Washington Parties
Social notes report Miss Lois Forney guest of honor at several Washington engagements on Dupont Circle. Birth announced of a ten pound boy to Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Goodridge in Boyce Clarke County. Flower Box contest judged by Civic League tomorrow afternoon at 3. Various visits and travels listed among local residents and out of town guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Forney
Lois Forney
Washington
Dupont Circle
Capital
E. C. Goodridge
Boyce
Clarke County
Civic League
Woman's Civic League
Rebekah Lodges Hold District Meeting in Edinburg
The district meeting of Rebekah Lodges was held in Edinburg with attendance from Winchester Lodge No. 21 members including lodge ladies. district comprises Berryville Bentonville Front Royal and Winchester. Local social notes record hospitality visits from numerous residents and travelers to neighboring towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Edinburg
Winchester
School Shoe Week Promises Proper Fit For Girls
We highlight shoe problems of growing girls and offer the best fin of shoes for proper support and perfect fit. Bring your girls to our store this week for School Shoe Week with special prices.
Railroads and Oils Show Strong Market Day
Strength and activity led the stock market ahead with several railroads and oils hitting new highs. Prices showed cross currents in motors, chemicals, motion pictures and leather while money renewed at five percent. Close was firm as total trading neared 1.8 million shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Couple Married On Stage Star In Winchester Show
The Winchester fair features the Juvenile Wonder Show led by Mr. and Mrs. George Levy of Washington. Their act includes their daughter Baby Margaret and young acts Baby Willis and Baby Virginia with singing and vaudeville sketches. The couple wed on March 31 1914 at the Empire Theater. Mrs. Levy was formerly Miss Anna May Thomas. They enjoy Winchester visits and anticipate renewing old friendships during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Fair
George Levy
Washington
Baby Margaret
Baby Willis
Baby Virginia
Comdr. John Rodgers's Body Sent Toward Arlington
The body of Comdr. John Rodgers, lost in a Philadelphia yard crash, was moved to Washington for burial at Arlington National Cemetery. Full military honors were arranged by the Navy including sailors and marines, a navy band, and planes. Rodgers had commanded the PN-9 sea plane a year earlier in the Pacific attempt from San Pueblo Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Havre DE Grace
Comdr
John Rodgers
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Washington
Arlington National Cemetery
Naval Service
John A. Rodgers
Robert
Robert P. Meigs
Lewis Beeman Browne
Rodgers
Layman T. Perry
Navy Department
John Rogers
United States
Navy
San Pueblo Bay
California
Pacific
Philadelphia
President Coolidge No Change in U. S. Debt Policy
President Coolidge sees no reason to alter U S debt policy amid foreign war debts owed to the United States. He has not reviewed Newton Baker's proposal for debt revision but asserts Washington's stance will stand. Debts from great powers are expected to be adjusted by time and the terms agreed with their representatives. If unpaid, the burden may fall on American taxpayers or those of the borrowing nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paul Smith
N. Ye
Coolidge
United States
Newton Baker
White House
Washington
Squirrel Season Opens Tomorrow Across Counties
The season opens tomorrow with hunting until October 15. Landowners may restrict hunts on enclosed land. Clerks issue licenses with county and state fees totaling $4 for residents and reciprocal terms for non residents.
Mrs Nettie Burke Dies At Memorial Hospital
Mrs Nettie Pearl Burke wife of Haywood L Burke a local plumber died at Memorial Hospital last evening at 7 o clock in the twenty third year of her age She was about to become a mother Survived by husband three daughters Dessie Mabel Anna Lee Mary Helen Burke a son Alvin Reed Burke her parents Mr and Mrs James M Smith Cupertine West Virginia The body was taken to Finks funeral parlors Arrangements for Burke family moved to this area last April from paper Ike to work for Everhart a plumbing contractor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Pearl Burke
Memorial Hospital
Cupeper, Vai
Fink
Burke
Ike
Everhart
Perfect Weather Harness Races Details
The page lists harness racing results and entries. Winners include Murray Stephens first and Marie Bingen second with owners Fitzgerald and Crawther, plus others from Virginia West Virginia and Maryland. Wednesday's program shows 2:15 Pace purse 300 with numerous horses and owners, 2:22 Trot purse 3500 with Lady Russell and others, and 2:25 Pace purse 300 featuring Fair View and Arion Watts among entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pace
Murray Stephens
J. F. Fitzgerald
Washington, D. C
Marie Bingen
R. E. Crawther
Nsale
Evelyn B
A. A. Jackson
Manguin
Louise Dillon
F. A. Burgess
Ronceverte
W. Va
Fairview
C. C. Nickell
Searcher Girl
M. V. Carroll
Washington
D. C
An Cuponaro
W. R. Calloway
Indian Maid
Harry Hoffberger
Baltimore
Abbie Dryad
Crawford Stable
Taneytown
Stella Direct
A. C. Roberts
Norbeck
Lee Trilby Direct
M. V. Council
Roanoke Rapids
Peter Pointer
Taylor Wall
Winchester
Robert R
Frank Thomas
Lady Russell
Henry Russell
Lynn Oak
Dr. Unworthy
Taney Boy
Axie Hale
St. Patrick Hale
Crawford Stables
Gentry Todd
Fair View
C. C. Nickel
Arion Watts
John D. Peters
Maid Axworthy
H. L. Snapp
Martinsburg
Alverda Kitson
R. S. Benthall
Kelford
N. C
Norma
Field Brothers
Rockville
Dudley McCarron
Brownie Hal
A. M. Dyer
Norfolk
Gray Ghost
Roblet
German Swimmer Ready To Meet Miss Ederle Across Channel
Calais France August 31 Ernest Wickoetter the German swimmer who yesterday broke the English channel record said today he was ready to accept Gertrude Ederle s challenge for a match race across the channel next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Calais
France
Ernest Wickoetter
Gertrude Ederle
Elks Convention Discusses Tuberculosis and Welfare Plans
Virginia Elks debate state wide tuberculosis care and hospital or sanatorium options during the afternoon session. Delegates consider funding sources and the need for a clear plan before committing to any institution. A banquet at George Washington Hotel drew about 400 delegates with speeches and musical entertainment.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs
Marsal
Elizabeth Green
Martinsburg, W. Va
O. B. Ritter
Inwood
Martin Wisecarver
Milldale Place
Oranda
Mary Louise Barr
Pittsburgh
Curtis Bly
Fairview Avenue
May I. Keller
Roanoke
Mount Jackson
Mrs. McKenny Berry
Mr. Mack Berry
Mrs. Berry
Mrs. Best Baker
Own
O. F. Faulkner
Walter Pettigrew
Mr. ©. T. Owen
Virginia
Mary Bowly
Atlanta, Ga
George Bowly
H. D. Flood
Rolling Flood
Miss Eleanor Flood
Palmer Derby
Grace Lindamood
Staunton, Va
George Washington Hotel
Ladies’ Department of the Fair
Virginia Fuller DuShane
Atlantic City
Clinton Rogers
A. C. Carson
Riverton
M. Wormser
Charles Wormser
Gladys Madeline White
Summit Point
Ada Hetzel
White
Wardensville
Mary M. Barton
S. M. Barton
Sewanee, Tenn
Joseph Barton
Kernstown
Messrs. E. W. and
G. E. Armstrong
Girls’ Athletic Association
Mary G. Mort
Mary McKenzie
Samuel Gerschenk
Saratoga Springs
Messrs. Leith Brothers
F. T. Wiley
C. M. Feltner
Berryville
Eberly
York
Rodger Creel
Alexandria Hotel
Front Royal
Creel
Mayflower
George Mason Hotel
Alexandria
John Huyett
Frank Butler
Takoma Park, D. C
Blair Hahn
R. S. Smith
Janice Wagner
John Snyder
Richard Osborn
North
Loudbdmn Street
Mrs. Richardson
Williamsport, Md
Lee Fisher
E. E. Keister
Strasburg
Messrs
Beverly Rice
Edward Kremer
D. E. Stultz
Charles Town
R. B. Adams
G. F. House
James F. Hughes
John F. Green
Dick Green
West Cork Street
B. A. Grayson
Osborne Cassell
New England States
Canada
Maude Loy
Edward Robinson
S. G. Mills
Grace E. Clevenger
State Teachers’ College
Harrisonburg
Carrie Cochran
Miss Clevenger
Danville
Sample Shoe Store
North Main Street
Comdr. Rodgers
Arlington
U. S
Nettie Burke
Huntsberry’s
Miss Ederle
Frinds
John Nalls
Sarararakl
King Vidor
John Gilbert ¢Zre
Laurence Stallings
Renee Adobee
Chicago
Los Angeles
Virginia State Association of Elks
State Committee On Social Service and
Welfare
The
Elks Association
Elks
Handley Schools
Town
Andrew Bell
Edgar Car
Pance
Shenandoah Valley Serenaders Orchestra
J. H. Dunn
Elks’ Quartette
Bob Barr
John Green
Zell Anderson
Joe Hodgson
Serenaders Orchestra
Nathanson Company
N. Loudoun
Mr‘n
O. K
Chevrolet
Ford
Northern VA. Motor CO. Inc
Loudoun St
Winchester, Va
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!