Scotland’s throne in turmoil through successive James reigns
The passage describes Scotland under James I and his divisions with powerful nobles including Robert Graham who assassinated him. It notes James I’s sons and marriage alliances, Joan of Arc aiding France, and Scots fighting with the French. It portrays a 150 year cycle of early deaths, executions, confiscations, and regents shaping James II to James VI.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
House of Albany
Robert Graham
James I
France
Louis XI
Joan of Arc
Hugh Kennedy
James
James II
James III
James IV
Mary
James VI
Community Christmas Events Calendar Listed by Week
Saturday practice for United Brethren play Snowbound at Christmas. Sunday 3 00 and 9 00 p m presentation Where Love in God Is by United Brethren Church departments. 300 p m community free service in front Stephens City Methodist Church. Tuesday 7 30 p m Lions Club meeting and luncheon in George Washington Hotel. Wednesday Kiwanis 12 30 p m luncheon and Winchester Lodge Elks 8 00 p m. Grace Lutheran Adult Choir 8 15 p m. Thursday Rotary Club luncheon 12 30 p m in George Washington Hotel. Shenandoah Valley Club V P I cadets annual dance 9 30 p m George Washington Hotel. Friday V P I cadets informal club 9 30 p m Spottswood Country Club Harrisonburg. 1 00 p m American Legion meeting at George Washington Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren
Simeon and
Mediate
United Brethren Church
Stephens City Methodist Church
Lions Club
George Washington Hotel
Kiwanis Club
Winchester Lodge
Benevolent Order of Elks
Grace Lutheran Church
Rotary Club
Shenandoah Valley Club of
V. P .I. Cadets
Spottswood Country Club
Harrisonburg
Reguar
American Legion
Mrs Massey recounts Stuart kings at Century Club meeting
Mrs William P Massey presented a paper detailing four Stuart kings at a Century Club gathering hosted by Mrs John A Steck Sr The account covers Robert II and III s reigns the rise of the Stuart surname and the teenage James I s captivity in the Tower of London before his release in 1424 and marriage to Jean Beaufort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massey
Century Club
James IV
William P. Massey
John A. Steck
Robert
Robert III
Steward
Fife
David
Duke of
Rothsay
James I
France
Tower of London
Duke of Albany
Albany
Tower
Henry V
England
Scotland
Jean Beaufort
Richard II
London
Scone
James
Cochran Silver Wedding Celebration Recalls 25 Years
Mr and Mrs William H Cochran celebrate their twenty fifth wedding anniversary on Saturday December 15 with silver decorations and gifts including silver dollars. Guests listed include Rev and Mrs Co G Russell and numerous local residents. Also noted is the recovery of Lewis Pierson from a major operation at Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Cochran
Dorsey Yeakley
Lewis Hartman
Earl Parks
Elmer Hodges
A. S. Wright
Wayne’ Omps
Fred Fisher
Baltimore
Pearl Brown
Mary Cather
Mary Louise Yeakley
Harry Yeakley
Charles
Frank Smith
Herbert Harmer
S. Hawkins
Bageant Stine
Clinton
Charles Cochran
Samuel Renner
Lewis Pierson
Memorial Hospital
National Avenue
Christmas Festivities Spur Yuletide Spirit in VFIELD
In western Frederick county the Yuletide spirit thrives with community decorating and rehearsals for church and school programs. Families seek perfect evergreen trees, carols fill the air, and plans for Christmas celebrations unfold as locals anticipate carols, cakes, and holiday cheer. A Maryland marriage license is issued to Darius Forsyth of Williamsport and Grace Wilson of Williamsport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vfield
Yuletide
Frederick County
St. Nick
Maryland
Darius Forsyth
Williamsport
Grace Wilson
Forsyth
Caleb Forsyth
Wilson
George Butts
Royal Arcanums Win $100 Check By Degree Work
The Royal Arcanums local chapter earned a $100 check for their degree drill team. Nine members performed at the Odd Fellows hall before nine judges led by Steven H. Talkes of Washington. The team receives new uniforms and qualifies for international competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Arcanums
Arcanums
Odd Fellows
Hall
Washington, D. C
Steven H. Talkes
District of Columbia
R. E. Hess
M. G. Horn
E. G. King
Washington
D.C
John Fisher
Jack Crowl
Ernest Clevenger
Frederick Martin
Mrs Nalley To Accept Emergency Relief Requests
Mrs Eulalia Walley has been designated to accept emergency relief calls by federal state and local officers. Contact at home 205 West Piccadilly Street or 940 J. Miss Margaret Hurst welfare and relief director left for Washington for Christmas holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eulalia Walley
Nalley
West Piccadilly Street
Margaret Hurst
Washington
Two Openings In CCC Corps To Be Filled
Information was received today that two vacancies in the CCC corps may be filled by applicants from this city despite a prior announcement that no further enlistments from Virginia could be accepted. A recent ruling allows selecting 200 Virginians. At the welfare office no further applications will be received and the two tentative acceptances are for the ngs. Unless developments occur, there will be no further openings for Virginians in the camps until late spring. Virginia had previously exceeded its quota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CCC
Virginia
Ngs
Christmas Service At Trinity Church In Stephens City
An early Christmas service at Trinity Lutheran Church Stephens City will be held Christmas morning at 6 with an anthem by the adult choir and a sermon by Rev. Alleman. An evening service follows at 7 30. Mrs C Fenton Giffin and Miss Grace Oates of Capon Bridge W Va are visiting Winchester for shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Church
Stephens City
Snyder Alleman
C. Fenton Giffin
Grace Oates
Capon Bridge
W. Va
Winchester
Eyes on Ships and Safety Rituals Across Seas
Chinese sea lore of painting eyes on ship bows to guide vessels with a believed sense of sight spreads to foreign ships in Chinese waters. Mrs. Lehring Cooper returns from Perry Point Maryland with husband from veterans hospital, who will stay in Gore over holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Collier's Weekly
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Nance Monet
Huntsberry
Western
Frederick
John B. Parsons
Katte
J. D. Recher
Ayer
Mass
Fred Recher
J. W. Parsons
Northampton
Cecil McVay
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Blacksburg
Charles McVay
Grimes
George M. York
York’s
Martinsburg Pike
Stanley E. Harmer
Mrs
W. Warren Sager
Wesley Heights
Sue Ellen Brown
Fredericksburg State Teachers
Charles Anderson
Duke University
Durham
N. C
W. P. Anderson
North Braddock Street
Crosley Radios
Winthrop
Governor Winthrop
Spinnet
Duncan Phyfe
Children’s Rockers
R. M. Swimley
Mrs. Nalley
B. Smalts & Son
Nat’l. Ave
W. T
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Daniel Green Slippers
Lovett Brothers
165
N. Loudoun St
Gift Headquarters
Brooks
Norris
Cara Nome Perfume & Comb
Shari Perfume & Comb
Cotys, Houbigant
100 Fathers
Brooks’ Pharmacy
Borden
South Main ST
Part-Pak
Wes By
van Raalte
MYTH
Margaret L. Hodgson
Trinity Church
Bethlehem
the Commercial & Savings Bank
Hamman’s Dollar Store
Loudoun St
Veal
Lake Herring
Ciate
N. Loudoun
Lovett’s
Poinsettias
Cyclamen
Begonias
Cleveland Cherries
Primroses
the Flower Shop
Underwood
WJZ
Joe Penner
The
Bakers
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