Giffin Family Surprises Son On Sixteenth Birthday
Mr and Mrs B A Giffin hosted a surprise party at Capon Bridge for Garland Giffin's sixteenth birthday. Guests enjoyed games songs and a valentines decorated dining room. A late supper featured two large cakes and several gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Lovett
Elizabeth Giffin
Edith Franks
Lilian Johnson
Ruth
Nellie Kerns
Edith Francis
Lillian Johnson
Fern
Ruth Hiett
June Slonaker
Nellie
Hugh
Teddy Slonaker
Paul Spaid
Wood Lovett
Fred Schaffenaker
Cecil
Granville Haimes
Ralph Kerns
Delbert Brill
Lowell Hannum
Harrison Whitacre
Maynard Horner
Hughes Beveley
John H. Lyle
Mayor Fryello
Eston Franks
Fred Orndorff
Frank Shuler
Fred Baker
Buster Gardner
Conard Gill
Capon Bridge
Mr. Giffin
Lamp Baby Born In Local Hospital
Mr and Mrs Herbert Lamp of this city welcome a baby girl born at 4 o clock yesterday afternoon at Memorial Hospital. Mrs Lamp formerly Miss Isabelle Virginia Watson of this city and Washington, their marriage having taken place in Baltimore January 12 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Lamp
Memorial Hospital
Braddock Street Church Mission Study on China
The Young People’s Missionary Society of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South held a mission study class at the Sunday School house last night. The topic was A Study of Missionary Schools in China. A buffet supper was served at 6:30 p.m. to about twenty seven members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Society
China
Young People's Missionary Society
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Roanoke Visitors Promote Local Tobacco Brands
Wr H B Williams of Roanoke Virginia, representative of Fatima Cigar ettes, spent the day in town. Miss Stine of Capon Road spent the day shopping in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wr. H. B Williams
Roanoke
Fatima Cigarettes
Miss Stine
Capon Road
Town
Mrs Huntsberry Guest of Lineweavers in Harrisonburg
Mrs. W. E. Huntsberry is the guest of her brother-in-law and sister Dr. and Mrs. Lineweaver at their home in Harrisonburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Huntsberry
Mrs. Lineweaver
Harrisonburg
Miss Elen Baker and Sister Visit Baker Family
Miss Elen Baker arrived from Holton Arms School in Washington to attend a Shenandoah Valley Academy dance. Her sister Miss Katherine Baker, age 80, from Holton Arms, will arrive today. They will be weekend guests of their parents Mr. and Mrs. W A Baker at Mrs. Nancy Coble's home on West Water Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elen Baker
Holton Arms School
Washington
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Katherine Baker
Holton Arms
W.A. Baker
Nancy Coble
West Water Street
Frederick county deputy treasurer visits town
Mr. W. H. Edmonson of Mittetown deputy treasurer of Frederick county was a visitor in town today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Edmonson
Middletown
Frederick County
Strasburg man Mr Jess Mowery visits on business
Mr. Jess Mowery of Strasburg spent the day in town on business, meeting local contacts and handling a routine engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Mowery
Strasburg
Miss Dora Langford to Visit Sister in City this Weekend
Miss Dora Langford of Stephenson will be the weekend guest of her sister Miss Emily Lansford in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Langford
Stephenson
Emily Lansford
Mr Oscar Hartley Visits Strasbure Visitor in Town
Mr Oscar Hartley of Strasbure was noted as a visitor in town today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Hartley
Strasbure
Miss F Peyton Rannie Visits Washington This Weekend
Miss F Peyton Rannie a Port Loudoun Seminary student will spend the weekend with relatives in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Peyton Rannie
Port Loudoun Seminary
Washington
Paige-Jewett Dealer Goes to Detroit on Contract
Mr. I. D. Rocapea of the Paige-Jewett Motor Company in Detroit, tasked with handling Paige and Jewett cars under a contract with the White Garage, departed today for unspecified duties in Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. D. Rocapea
Paige-Jewett Motor Company
Detroit
White Garage
Paige and Jewett
Washington
Local Visitor Sees Mechancisburg Host Family
Miss Grace Hollimberger of Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania is visiting the home of Mr and Mrs R S Fanster on South Stewart Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Hollimberger
Mechanicsburg, Pa
Mrs. R. S. Fanster
South Stewart Street
Mrs. M A Jones Heads From Philadelphia to Washington
Mrs. M A Jones of Philadelphia travels to Washington to visit the late Mrs. Brock Baker during her illness and will stay for eight days. The trip follows her companionship with Baker during the illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Jones
Philadelphia
Brock Baker
Washington
Misses Ruth and Ida Samsell Visit Stephens City
Misses Ruth and Ida Samsell of Stephens City were visitors in town today, making a brief social stop and likely calling on friends and acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Ida Samsell
Stephens City
Missee Sayer Weekend Guest At Fort Loudwich Home
Missee Sayer, student at Fort Loudwich Seminary, is the weekend guest of her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Gayer at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missee Sayer
Fort Loudwich Seminary
J. A. Gayer
Washington
Mrs Beulah Young and Emma Anderson at Berkeley Springs
Mrs Beulah Young and her sister Mrs Emma Anderson spent Thursday at Berkeley Springs visiting the spa town and enjoying the facilities and surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Young Ard
Emma Anderson
Berkeley Springs
Local Guests Plan Weekend Visits at Jack Hotel
Mr. E. M. McCassland of Pennsylvania, staying several days at the Jack Hotel, leaves today for Washington. Mr. Tunsdale Adams of Richmond, Virginia, arrives tonight to be weekend guests of Dr. and Mrs. E. C. Stuart, a frequent visitor with many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. McCassland
Pennsylvania
Jack Hotel
Washington
Tunsdale Adams
Richmond, Va
E. C. Stuart
Adams
Local Pharmacy Student Pays Home Visit on Braddock Street
Mr Paul Miller, a Maryland University pharmacy student, is visiting his home on North Braddock Street after a period of study away at university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Miller
Maryland University
North Braddock Street
Miss Ida Wyndham and Margaret Hawkins Return from Washington
Miss Ida Wyndham and Margaret Hawkins returned last night from Washington and Baltimore where they have been purchasing millinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Wyndham
Margaret Hawkins
Washington
Baltimore
Mr. Atwell Parker Visited Stephens City on Business
Mr. Atwell Parker of Stephens City arrived in town for a business visit. He was shown around local offices and met with town officials to discuss potential commercial opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atwell Parker
Stephens City
Misses Stuart Entertain For Mary Baldwin Visit
The Misses Stuart host a small dinner party at their home near town tonight in honor of Miss Mary Baldwin of Stuart Hall Staunton Virginia who is their guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Mary Baldwin
Stuart Hall
Staunton, Va
Mr Sherman to Visit Richards on Washington Street
Mr A J Sherman of United Steamship Travel Service arrives tonight and will spend about a day with Mr and Mrs Boyd R Richards at their home on Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Sherman
United Steamship Travel Service
Boyd R. Richards
Ovth
Washington Street
Mrs Larrick and Daughter Return to Hagerstown
Mrs Larrick and her daughter Miss Faulkner who has been visiting relatives here have returned to their home in Hagerstown Maryland.
William F. Hetzer Visits Williamsport Nursery on Business
Mr. William F. Hetzer of the Williamsport Nursery in Maryland is in town on business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Hetzer
Williamsport (Md
Mr and Mrs John Dick Visit From Stepheny City
Mr and Mrs John Dick and their daughter from Stepheny City spent the day in town, enjoying local sights and shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dick
Stepheny City
Town
Mrs Mae Mort Heads to Washington for Musical Tonight
Mrs Mae Mort departed for Washington to attend the musical comedy Raia tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Mort
Washington
Mrs Carter Returns Home From Martinsburg Visit
Mrs. Louie Carter returns to her Wadeaville home after spending time as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. Hardesty in Martinsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Carter
Wadeaville
W. Hardesty
Martinsburg
Mr. Harry Grim Visits Cumberland Relative Reunion
Cumberland resident Mr. Harry Grim is visiting relatives in town, staying with family this week and planning local calls on kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Grim
Cumberland
Town
Mrs Baldwin Returns Home After Visit With Mother
Mrs. W. W. Baldwin has returned to her Baltimore home after spending a few days with her mother Mrs. William L. Wierman of the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Baldwin
Baltimore
William L. Wierman
The
County
Miss Laura Bradley Leaves for Rockville Weekend Visit
Miss Laura Bradley and Miss Jean Lord depart for Rockville Maryland to spend the weekend with Miss Bradley’s parents. Both are students at Fort Loudoun Seminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Bradley
Jean Lord
Rockville, Md
Miss Bradley
Miss Lord
Fort Loudoun Seminary
Miss Hammack and McGlathery Visit Washington Weekend
Misses Isabelle Hammack and Helen McGlathery travel to Washington last evening and will stay with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hoffman over the weekend. Miss Mary Louise Barr accompanies them and will visit Mr. and Mrs. Fred Carper in McLean, Virginia, also this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabelle Hammack
Helen McGlathery
Washington
Walter Hoffman
Mary Louise Barr
Fred Carper
McLean, Va
Efforts Toward Recovery for Local Infirm Women
Mrs Ida Humphrey confined to home on South Kent street with grippe seeks improvement as she recovers. Mrs George W Schnithe of Hayfield ill for weeks from influenza is reported to be improving slowly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Humphrey
South Kent Street
Grippe
George W. Schnithe
Hayfield
Mrs Albert L Baker Returns From Short Baltimore Trip
Mrs Albert L Baker came home last evening after a brief trip to Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert L. Baker
Baltimore
Plastering Superintendent Visits Takoma Park Resident
Mr. Frank Dorsey, supervising plastering for Glaize and Brother at Takoma Park, D. C., arrived last evening to spend a few days at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dorsey
Glaize and Brother
Takoma Park
D. C
Mrs Lillie Polius Visits Her Mother in Cantex
Mrs Lillie Polius of Washington arrives on a visit to her mother Mrs Cantex Lonas. The brief note records a family visit with identified individuals and their relation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Polius
Washington
Cantex. Lonas
Local visitors return after brief stop in town
Mr. A. B. White has returned to Washington after a day or two in town buying eggs and poultry. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer T. Hicks, who came to assist with Mrs. Hicks's illness, left last evening for their Willard, Ohio home as Mrs. Hicks's mother, Mrs. Thomas J. Hicks, shows improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. 8. White
Washington
Elmer T. Hicks
Thomas’ J. Hicks
Willard
Mrs A C Swimley Returns From Richmond Visit
Mrs A C Swimley arrived home after visiting her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Johan L Garrick in Richmond.
Ill Mr Harry R Kern Leaves Bed for Fresh Air
Mr Harry R Kern, previously ill with grippe for several days, was well enough to be out today seeking relief from illness and resuming daily activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry R. Kern
Grippe
Mr F G Matthews Leaves Jack Hotel for Hagerstown
Mr F G Matthews, who spent several days at the Jack Hotel, left today for his home in Hagerstown Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G.matthews
Jack Hotel
Hagerstown
Arthur A Dougdale to Perform Orchard Work at Virginia Tech
Mr. Arthur A. Dougdale of Rich and arrived last evening and will spend several months doing practical orchard work with Mr. Ralph Pellard before taking some special courses at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur A. Dougdale
Richand
Ralph Pellard
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Hayfield business visitor sighted yesterday
Mr N J Miller of Hayfield was a business visitor yesterday, traveling to town for official dealings and meeting local contacts as part of routine commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. Miller
Hayfield
Imr Toway
Miss Katharine Boxwell Hosts Week of Anne O Connell
Miss Katharine Boxwell at Iles Town West Virginia hosts the week of Miss Anne O Connell at the doorstep of her parents Mr and Mrs O D O Connell on the Senseney road as the social event for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katharine Boxwell
Iles Town
W. Va
Anne O'Cornnell
Mrs. O "D. O'Connell
Senseney Road
Jack Polkinhorn Visits Friends in Washing ton
Mr. Jack Polkinhorn of Washington arrived last evening for a visit and is staying with Mrs. Franck Baker on West Piccadilly Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Polkinhorn
Washington
Ane
Mrs Woods Patins From Baltimore After Visit
Mrs William H Woods patinned last evening from Baltimore where she had been visiting at the home of her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Joseph Woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Woods
Baltimore
Joseph Woods
Mrs. F. B. Hottel Returns From Five Week South Trip
Mrs. F. B. Hottel arrived home after a five week journey to Miami and other southern cities, reporting an eventful tour and favorable travels in the warm climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Hottel
Miami
Florida
South
Sunday School Plans Highlight County Convention
The report notes a county convention committee with J. W. Richard as chair and an August Sunday Schools mention. The state convention meets at Roanoke June 17 to 19 with a goal of ten delegates per district. Rev A L Maiden explains reporting systems and urges keeping youths engaged, contrasting leadership needs in country schools with opportunities in larger areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Richard
Roanoke
A. L. Maiden
Winchester
Lewis, Pidgeon
Mount Pleasant Notes in Virginia Local Social Roundup
Mount Pleasant Virginia February notes recount visits among neighbors. Jennie Orndoff near Hayfield visits Will Rossenberger. Carson Dyke visits Dorsey Ritter. Gertie Boyce of Opequon attends funeral of Taylor Perr. Numerous calls on Mrs. Perry, Pearl Cochran, Lee Lamp, Blanche Williams, Deena Williams, and others. Amelia Air visits near Ear ryville. last Saturday events incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Pleasant
Jennie Orndoff
Hayfield
Will Rossenberger
Carson Dyke
Dorsey Ritter
Gertie Boyce
Opequon
Taylor Perr
Perry
Blanche
Deena Williams
Harry Lamp
Abed Renner
Jonah Spillman
Spout Spring Notes Visit and Local Mentions
Spout Spring notes mention Miss Mollie Wood visiting in Winchester and Mrs. Grover Lewit and sister, Mrs. George, with days and home near here. W. Ropley, editor of Glendale paper, is home with L. Clanahan who is indisposed, and Ibert Carver's friends in Pennsylvania were seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Wood
Winchester
Grover Lewit Ik
George Ands
W. Ropley
Glendale
Ll. Clanahan
Ibert
Carver
Pennsylvania
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Famous Forty
Colonial Theatre
Jack Holt
Pte
Rodolph Valentino Star
Morei Pe
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Academy
Joe. Verzi
Fort Loudoun
Dorothy Henkel
Janio’ Edmiston
Staunton
Virginia Wood
Charleston
Fairfax Washington
Middleburg
Ellen Baker
Bebe Daniels Ga ‘Pictures
Nita Naldi
May McAvoy
ES FE EE
Thomas Meighan
John Barrymore
Lois Wilson
Aaratuwal Pirtanes
Parinoaat
Gietres
A. C. Swimley
Richmond
Johan L. Garrick
Dorsey
Alice Cochraday
Amelia’Air
Earryville
Miss Vi
Buick
America
H. W. Ebert
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