Baetjer Recalls Father's Dry Goods Store Start in Winchester
J George Baetjer recalls how Henry Baetier opened Henry Baetier and Company in 1868 after seeking a store in Winchester. The firm sold dry goods notions carpets and more at Main and Water Streets and later near the Masonic Temple. The article notes family ties to Martinsburg history and a Bicentennial connection.
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Baetjer
The
Star
J. George Baetjer
Fairmont Avenue
H. Baetier
Winchester
Hodges Brothers
Baltimore
Martinsboro
Martinsburg
Henry Baetier
Henry Baeters
Main and
Water Streets
Loudoun
Boscawen
Boyd's Drug
Masonic Temple
Cather
George
Bicentennial Commission
Baetier
Sta
Henry Baetier and Company
N. Main Street
Tayior Hotel
Explorer Scout Conference Set for Rock Enon March 1 2
The Shenandoah Council Boy Scouts of America invites Explorer Scouts and leaders to the first regional Explorer Conference at Camp Rock Enon in Frederick County March 1 and 2. Participants will receive basic Explorer instruction, earn a Training Certificate, and attend demonstrations on camping gear cooking equipment and tents.
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Shenandoah Council
Boy Scouts of America
Camp Rock Enon
Boy Scout
Frederick County
Frank Bailey
Martinsburg
Arangements
Fred Stine
Gene Lakers
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Camp Chapel
Emergency Service Corp
David Clair
Front Royal
The Woman Shown to Packed House at Boyce Hall
The Bilue Ridee Players staged Clare Booth’s The Women to a packed Boyce Parish Hall last night. Mrs Tyree Dillard directed with skill and confidence. standout performances by Mrs William Clagett Mrs David Donovan Mrs Kenneth Gilpin Jr and Diana Watkins. Gross receipts for tickets neared $500. final show tonight at 8 18.
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Boyce Hall
Bilue Ridee
Clare Booths
Boyce Parish
Tyree Dillard
William Clagett
David Donovan
Kenneth Gilpin, Jr
Diana Watkins
Booth
Buble
Clay Carr
Blue Ridge Group
Fifteen JWHS Girls Receive Official Letters
Fifteen girls at James Wood High School are awarded the official letter for participation in girls athletics. Named are Evelyn Luttrell, Nona Kern, Linda LeDane, Fay Shryock, Ann Brown, Susie Sargent, Velda DeHaven, Mary Renner, Sue Dorsey, June Helsley, Nancy Coverstone, Lillian Newcome, Shirley Orndorff, Pat McCarty, and Fay DeHaven. They automatically join the Girl's Monogram Club.
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James Wood
Evelyn Luttrell
Nona Kern
Linda LeDane
Fay Shryock
Ann Brown
Susie Sargent
Velda DeHaven
Mary Renner
Sue Dorsey
June Helsley
Nancy Coverstone
Lillian Newcome
Shirley Orndorff
Pat McCarty
Fay DeHaven
Monogram Club
Who's Who In Senior Class Highlights
The senior class picks include Best Looking Nelson McIntire and Linda Ramey, Best Dressed Hodgson Twins Mary Jane Webber, Wittiest Jane Shoemaker and Richard Dick, Best Leaders Robert Madigan and Fay Shryock, Most Likely To Succeed Madigan and Carper, Best Student Vernon Lutzenheiser and Doris Clem, Most Talented Barbara Hannum and Tony Davis, Most Athletic Ann Brown and Allan Bailey, Best All Around Sidney Bowers and Mary Jane Webber, Most Popular Phyllis Campbell and Jimmy Hockman.
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Nelson McIntire
Linda Ramey
Hodgson Twins
Mary Jane Webber
Jane Shoemaker
Richard Dick
Robert Madigan
Fay Shryock
Douglas Carper
Vernon Lutzenheiser
Doris Clem
Barbara Hannum
Tony Davis
Ann Brown
Allan Bailey
Sidney Bowers
Phyllis Campbell
Jimmy Hockman
Support Your Team Editorial Sparks Student Cheer
Patsy and Joan discuss anxiety over forthcoming baseball games and predict strong support for the team. They recall last year’s success across football and basketball and expect a great baseball season with enthusiastic student cheers.
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Patsy
Joan
James Wood
Junior Class Play Love Is Too Much Trouble at James Wood
The James Wood High School junior class presents Love Is Too Much Trouble on March 14 directed by Mr. Bischoff and Mrs. Hoagland. Cast includes Eleanor Franklin Joe Burke Donald Lockhart Bobby Layman Oggy McClosky Connie Ashton Pat Pingley Lucille Carpenter Kitty Bageant Velda DeHaven Kay Kane Christel Monegan Rae Largent Mary Renner and others. The play scene is the Poison Pot soda shoppe set in spring before the Junior Prom with tickets to go on sale next week.
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James Wood High School
Bischoff
Baeseuees
Bobby Layman
Oggy” McClosky
Renee Sok RS
Ene Cole
Connie Ashton
Cévthereas
Eeivbonnant
Pat Pingley
Mele
Decesiwe
Lucille Carpenter Faau
V6 Canes
Cewee
Kitty Bageant
Velda DeHaven Sugar Low Jackson
Eseccesees Michaces Cementnes
Kay Kane
Christel Monegan
J. Worthington Bates
Eseccesseeeess Coleen Large
Billy Sunday biographer portrays famed evangelist’s rise
The biography recounts William Ashley Sunday once a baseball star who converted on a town street corner, then preached nationwide with vast crowds. It notes his marriage to Helen Thompson, his full-time gospel work, and his claimed reach of about 100 million listeners and 1 million converts. Edith Barritt reviews.
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Henry Baetier
Winchester
Main Street
William Ashley Sunday
Billy Sunday
Helen Thompson
Tabernacle
Mon Lisa Portrait Painted on Wood
F J M A Mone Lisa is a portrait painted on wood. The height is 2 ft 6 in and the width is 1 ft 9 in.
James Wood Colonels Defeat Capon Bridge
The James Wood Colonels beat Capon Bridge on their home court with a 32 to 27 final. Bobby Kline scored 13 and Boyd Swartz 12, while Hilderbrand added six. St. Joseph High School of Martinsburg visits James Wood Friday.
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Colonels
Capon Bridge
James Wood
Bobby Kline
Boyd Swartz
Hilderbrand
St. Joseph High School of
Martinsborg
James Wood High School
Lesson in English by W. L. Gordon
Lesson outlines usage of prefixes ante and anti and explains words like categorical. It provides a daily vocabulary aim and notes common misspellings such as divinity and directives for pronunciation and emphasis.
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W. L. Gordon
Nardico Meets Villemain Tonight In Garden Bout
New York based Marine Danny Nardi from Tampa faces France’s Robert Villemain in a 10 round fight at Madison Square Garden. Nardico, 24, 173 pounds, favoured to KO Villemain, 28, 165 pounds, in a bout telecast at 10 PM EST.
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New York
Danny Nardico
Tampa
Fila
Robert Villemain
France
Madison Square Garden
Nardico
Rapid Robert
Veteran star misses chance to connect on long range plays
A veteran star will not have an opportunity to throw long range blocks in the game as circumstances limit his chances to connect with big plays.
Virginia biographer Freeman to deliver Jefferson Day address
Doug las S Freeman, Virginia biographer and journalist, will deliver the Jefferson Day address at the University of Virginia on April 14.
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Charlottesville
Douglas S. Freeman
Virginia
New Medicine Helps Winchester Victims Digest Food Faster
An ad claims a herbal vitamin B-1 iron formula cures stomach bloat and gas pains. It promises rapid digestion and stronger nerves, urging readers to buy at Gaunt's Drug Store.
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Winchester
Certa Vin—Gaunt’s
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