Social and Personal notes of a Richmond gathering
A detailed account of a Jefferson Hotel evening with spring decor and music by the United States Band led by Weslingtte, plus a guest list including Governor Byrd and other dignitaries. A birthday surprise for Robert Wisecarver at Stephens City features a cake, games, and a large guest turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Hotel
Ube
United States
Richmond
John W. Wiliams
R. Flood Byrd
HE. Lee Trinkle
C J. Faulkner
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Thomas Byrd
H. D. Plood
Junius E." Wi
Thomas W. Ozglin
Claude A. Swanson
Carter ‘Glass
Robert R. Prentis
W. W. Sale
John R. Saunders
B. QO. James
John M. Purcell
Harris Hart
George W. Koiner
Louis E. Epes
Berkley D. Adams
Hooker
Joel W
Byrd
Will
W.W. Sale
John
Pyréel
Harris Hart ‘Wrill
Robert
Lille
Virginia Shiley
Mozelle
Madigan Heanor’ Dodson
Agnes White
Ruth Frazier
Corrine Luttrell
Adeline Albin
Beatrice
Stella. Dyke
Martha Whirley
Gladys Barley
Lovell Wisecarver
Dalton Rowland
Lloyd. White
Jake Sisk
Homer
Arthur
Inskip
Luther, Strother
Earl Shiley
Gaerland
Fred
Madigan
Carter
Fred Crim
Carlton Dyke
Herman Dyke
Lula Luttrell
J. E. Wisecarver
D. F. Dyke
District Nurses Association to Meet Wednesday Afternoon
The District Nurse Association will hold its regular monthly meeting at 4 o clock Wednesday afternoon February 3 at its offices in the Chamber of Commerce building. The secretary asks full attendance of all members. Birthday dinner for Mr Lee Fisher Mrs Lee Fisher entertained at her home 219 East Lane avenue yesterday at a dinner in honor of Mr Fisher s birthday anniversary. About sixteen guests were present and those from out of town included Mr and Mrs Alexander Hamilton Miss Bessie Hamilton and Mr Harry Beck all of Hazertown Ma
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District Nurse’ Association
Aare
Chamber of Commerce
Lee Fisher
East Lane Avenue
Mr. Fisher
Alexander, Hamilton
Bessie Hamilton
Harry Beck
Hazerstown
Girls Athletic Association Meeting Held At OWS
The OWS Athletic Association conducted a girls event meeting to discuss upcoming sports and activities. Officials outlined schedules and encouraged participation from member schools and teams.
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Ows Athletic “Association ” Girls’ Athletic Association
Winchester Teacher Training Class Graduates Acknowledged
Last night marked the closing of a fine teacher training class in Winchester with graduation at 7 30 in Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South. Mrs T S Jolliffe led the course and the graduates included Eve rn rigeene Virginia Whey Marie Roe Mary Elizabeth Boate Margaret Lenora Shacklett Grace Katherine Crider Miller Isecarver and Mrs Franego Yost Days.
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Winchester
Church
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
T.S. Jolliffe
Rome
Sses Evern Rigeene
Virginia Whey
Marie Roe
Mary Elizabeth Boate
Margaret Lenora Shacklett
Grace Katherine Crider
Miller Isecarver
Franego Yost
Ray Farnsworth Sees Slow Improvement After Surgery
Ray Farnsworth who recently underwent an operation at Memorial Hospital is slowly improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Farnsworth
Memorial Hospital
Town Visit Highlights Former Residents
Mr Pete Wheeler formerly of the city now lives in Atington Virginia spends time in town staying at the George Washington Hotel. Mrs Nellie Mauzy of Cross Junction leaves for Dayton Virginia to enter Shenandoah College for the second semester. Mr and Mrs F B Shepherd formerly of the city now reside in Gilford Connecticut stop in town en route to Harrisonburg to visit friends. Mr Shepherd formerly worked at Bakers drug store and has many friends here.
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Pete Wheeler
Atington, Va
George Washington Hotel
Mis
Nellie Mauzy
Cross Junction
Dayton, Va
Shenandoah College
City
Gilford
Conn
Rrisonburg
Shepherd
Pageant at Trinity Lutheran Church Delights Stephens City
The sermon or program “Where the West East” directed by Mrs. Harry Stickley was gracefully performed by Trinity Lutheran Church’s youth Sunday night at Stephens City. Participants delivered clear, well-executed parts for a unified message. Mr. Lewis Zonoff, Mr. George L Rex, and Mr. L Y Meyers were noted visitors spending time in town and at the George Washington Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Stickley
Trinity Lutheran Church
Stephens City
Local residents depart for visits and business in Washington area
Mrs A D Henning and daughter Miss Mary Lenise Henning leave for York Eight, C where they will visit Mrs Henning’s son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs E B Lowry. Miss Ida Wyndham goes east to restock her millinery shop. Mrs Melvin Green and son Monty spend the day in Washington with friends. Mrs Bennie Jones leaves for Baltimore to visit friends. Mr Herbert Miller of the Flower Shop spends the day in Washington on business. Mrs W C Colbert of Strasburg visits here with her brother and sister in law. Messrs Albert Larrick James Anderson and Kenneth Grim visit relatives in Hagerstown. Dr Walter D Myers returns from Washington. Miss Zelma Carper and T David Crogan go to Hagerstown and dine with Crogan’s mother. Mr D W Ritenour, insurance agent, is home with grippe. Miss Nan Keating returns from Philadelphia. Dr and Mrs Brown of Strasburg spend Saturday in town.
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Mary Lenise Henning
York
8. C
Social notes from town residents and visitors
ST. Mah Mr. G. B. Woods of the Company visits on business. Mrs. JuHa Simpson returns from a Washington trip. The Girls Athletic Association hosts an informal dance from 8 to 1 with monthly hopes. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Emmart and Miss Cydia Emmart visit Gainesboro. Lloya Kaiser and William Suelle of Baltimore stay with friends. Earl Massey is ill at home on South Braddock Street. Rev. Dr. F. T. McFaren and Miss Frances McFaden travel to Richmond for an inauguration and visit friends. Miss Virginia Baker leaves for Baltimore for a new position. William B. Millett of Ae town, Pa., stays at the House on business. Mrs. D. M. Austin of Martinsburg visits town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JuHa Simpson
G. F. House
Washington
Girls” Athletic Association
Mr. Earl Massey
South Braddock Street
Grippe
Virginia Baker
Baltimore
Wiliam. B. Millett
Town
Virginia Tobacco Lead in Fifth District Yet North Carolina Tops Market
Virginia produced more tobacco than any state in the Fifth District in 1924 and 1925, with 1926 yields of 119 070 000 pounds, below the 136 500 000 of 1924. North Carolina led total production with 361 030 000 pounds, up nearly 100 000 000 from 1924, while Virginia's 1925 corn output reached 36 058 000 bushels. Weather in December and January hindered farm work though snow aided grains. tobacco marketing rushed as favorable weather allowed.
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Richmond
North Carolina
Virgini
Federal Reserve Bank of
Virginia
Trotsky urges U S recognition of Russia
Neon Trotsky, back in influence as chairman of the concessions committee, called for immediate U S recognition of Russia in an article for the February Current History Magazine. He predicts Russia stands on the threshold of major industrial and commercial achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Trotsky
Russia
United States
Current History Magazine
Five Die From Gas Poisoning in Belmont Home
Five people were found dead from gas poisoning in the Waverley district Belmont. Police suspect fumes from a leaky gas log caused the tragedy. Two children were alive and taken to Cambridge Hospital.
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Belmont
Mass
Waverley
Cambridge Hospital
Boy Scouts Plant English Walnut Seed Nationwide
Charlottesville January 31 English walnut trees from Monticello seeds will be planted across the United States by the Boy Scouts of America to aid forest conservation. Dan Beard national scout executive secured seeds from Monticello Foundation for distribution to areas needing reforestation. He asked the Virginia State Chamber of Commerce to obtain seeds from graves or estates of notable Virginians. Additional seeds of forest trees have been pledged from various Virginia regions.
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Charlottesville
Monticello
Thomas Jefferson
United States
Boy Scouts of Ameica
Dan Beard
Monticello Foundation
Beard
Virginia State Chamber of Commerce
Virginia
Byrd Seeks Growth Through Tax Reform and Education
Virginia Governor Byrd outlines plans to attract capital by easing taxes on foreign stocks and simplifying the tax system. He calls for efficient government, reduced paternalism, and concentrated responsibility in state operations. He emphasizes strong public schools, higher education, and road pay-as-you-go financing, with agriculture as the cornerstone of prosperity. He urges cooperation with farmers and responsible budgeting while reaffirming commitment to Virginia's historical ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaguelly Poe
Victor
Virginia
Byrd
Molatyk Aawttotty
Higher Es
Byrill
Maryland Wins a Partial Victory In Supreme Court
Maryland won a partial victory in the Supreme Court as federal prohibition agents charged with murder near Madonna Maryland were ordered remanded to state courts. The court allowed the federal district court to permit amendments to pleas and then regain jurisdiction after addressing objections from the state court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Supreme Court
Associated Press
Washington
Prohibition
Lawrence Wengre
Madona
Federal District Court
Has Disposed of Hagerstown Hotel
H. Bowers, former operator of the Fairfax Hotel in this city, sold his interest in the Hotel Potomac in Hagerstown Maryland to W. H. Garrett who assumed charge today. The Bowerses plan to move to Fort Lauderdale Florida this week and Bowers may pursue hotel work there. The Hagerstown Globe notes Bowers won many friends among locals and travelers.
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Hi. H. Bowers
Fairfax
South Market Street
Potomac
Hagerstown
W. H. Garrett
Bowers
Lutheran Bible Class Banquet At Grace Lutheran
The Grace Lutheran Church Men's Bible Class plans the annual banquet to be held Thursday at 7 in the Sunday school basement. The Young People's Society will provide the menu. Hon. B. B. Hare of South Carolina is set as chief speaker, with Rev. Dr. Hesse invited to attend. Tickets available in Pears Grove, memory, or C. M. Kel.
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Grace Lutheran Church
Pears Grove
Mory Pp
C.M. Kel
Reverend C. A. Marks Dead in Florida
The Rev. C. A. Marks died in Tampa Florida after a long Lutheran ministry chiefly in the Shenandoah Valley. He is remembered in Frederick County and his funeral will be held tomorrow at two o clock at St. 168 Church near Staunton Virginia. He leaves a widow and two children.
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C .A. Freed
C. A. Marks
Tampa
Florida
Marks
Shenandoah Valley
Frederick County
St. 168 Church
Staunton
Mrs Lula Williams Ill at North Market Street Home
Mrs Lula Williams widow of Dr T Clayton Williams is seriously ill at the home of Mr and Mrs Miller Jenkins on North Market street. She has been weakened by hemorrhages and friends fear for her outcome.
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Lula Baker Williams
T. Clayton Williams
Miller Jenkins
North Market Street
Submarine T-3 Towed To Key West After Fuel Leak
The naval submarine T-3 was towed into Key West by the tug Bay Springs after spending the night anchored in the Atlantic with a broken fuel line and exhausted oil supply. No injuries reported.
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Associated Press
Key West
Fla
Bay Springs
Atlantic
Deputy Dove Buys Third Car as Bootlegger Chase Continues
Singers Glen reports Deputy Sheriff John Dove has purchased another new car, his third since taking office. The bootlegger chase is seen as a bonanza for auto factories and dealers if the trend holds nationwide.
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Singers Glen
John Dove
Luray College Ends First Term Amid Accreditation Warning
Luray College, a new institution in Luray, finished its first term with examinations held this week. It will reopen Tuesday for the last term. The college has not been accredited by the State Department of Education but will continue with most current students returning for the final term.
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Luray
Luray College
Kentucky court to hear Harris murder confession
About 1,000 National Guardsmen were ordered by Governor Fields to Kentucky to prevent violence as the trial of Edward Harris alias John Henley Jones proceeds. Harris confessed to murdering Clarence W. Bryant and Bryant’s two children and attacking Mrs. Bryant at their home near Lexington. Maury Kemper, prosecutor, said the trial would be speedy but fair with testimony expected from the sheriff, coroner, and physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Lexington
Mhdward Hmaris
John Henley Jones
Netvo
Clarence W. Bryant
Bryant
Fields
Gost
Covington
Maury Kemper
Kemper
Harris
Fifth District Economic Gains Highlight 1925 Review
The Fifth Federal Reserve district reports 1925 retail trade exceeded 1924 by about five percent and overall business near seasonal averages. Debits in 23 district cities rose to 15.82 billion dollars, mining activity and coal demand increased, and construction permits reached a record 177.22 million dollars across 28 cities. Agriculture showed mixed gains with tobacco and cotton production higher in two Carolinas, and Maryland and West Virginia crops improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Fifth
Federal Reserve District
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Fifth District
Virginia
Carolinas
Maryland
West Virginia
Notice of Redemption of Second Mortgage Bonds
Northern Virginia Power Company announces redemption of its Second Mortgage 6% Bonds dated 1914. On June 1, 1926, outstanding bonds will be redeemed at par plus 1% premium with interest accrued to that date. Coupons may be presented at Shenandoah Valley National Bank Winchester Virginia. Dated Winchester Virginia December 5, 1926. President M F Riley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Pany
Virginia
Power Corporation of
State of Gin
A. Moore, Jr
BR. Gre Williams
Shenandoah Valley
Seman
Winchester
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Northern Virginea
M. F. Riley
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Irene Iy
Mildatt Seabright
Hazel Edith Wooten
Dorothy Kremer Haat Smith
Rebecca Eddy
Phila Laren
Irene Matthews
Helen Lathery
Hisie Matthews
Alice Oe
Mre
W. L. Ramsey
Efia Hughes
Jean Fairfax Fraizer
Linda Wood
Dorothy Clark
Cherze
Mr. Lewis Zonoff
Martinsburg
W.va
L. Y. Meyers
Philadelphia
George Washington. ‘Hotel
Melvin Green
Monty
Bennie Jones
Mr. Herbert Miller
Messrs
Albert . Larrick
James Anderson
Kenneth Grim
Hagerstown, Md
Walter D. Myers
Zelma Carper
T. David Crogan
Nan Keating
Mrs.Brown
Strasburg, J
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ST. Mah
G. B. Woods
Company
W. H. Emmart
Cydia
Emmart
E. C. Emmart
Gainesboro
Lloya Kaiser
William Suelle
Frances McFaden
D M. Austin
Martinsburg, W. Va
U.S
BOY Scouts
Econor
Contis Ieee
Rev. C. A. Marks
Lula Williams
Sheriff's Auto
Idinston DE Wolfe
Mirth
Dancing Beauties
Kentucky
Corporation Court of
Robert T. Barton
Berg’s, Inc
Sene
Fred. H. Hable
Hutsler
State Court
4Berg’s, Inc
Ert T. Barton
Sternberg’s, Inc
Evening Star
Louss Ave
Lake Fe
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