Brush Creek Items Show Christmas Visits and Snow
Brush Creek Virginia notes Christmas Day visitors include Alvin Ruble Earl Whitacre Mildred Holliday Ora Whitacre family Johns Dunlap ill at home Rev J R Collis Martinsburg W Va visited Maury home Normal DeHaven helped with butchering Nelson Beard returned from Martinsburg Callers at Mrs R M Kerns included Donald Dailey A V Dailey Jr Anne Dailey snow totals about four to five inches with additional on Wednesday night F O Heironimus ill and cold weather persists.
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Brush Creek
Raymond Luttrell
Alvin Ruble
Earl Whitacre
Mildred Holliday
Ora E. Whitacre
Albert Whitacre
Grimes
Edward Holliday
R. A. Whitacre
John W. Dunlap
Styrle Dailey
Winchester
Mary Dunlap
J. R. Collis
Martinsburg
W. Va
Normal DeHaven
Nelson Beard
R. M. Kerns
Donald Dailey
A. V. Dailey, Jr
Anne Dailey
Frank Flowers
Gainesboro
Population estimate for the Soviet Union reaches 170 million
The latest estimate puts the population of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics at 170,000,000. This figure reflects current demographic assessment of the USSR.
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Soviet Russia
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
Bandits Loot Richmon d Gem Heirlooms In Home
Four armed men invaded the Richmond residence of widow Mrs. E. W. Fauntleroy on West Grace Street. They bound and gagged her and seized family diamonds said to be heirlooms. She freed herself after about an hour and alerted neighbors. Police seek suspects.
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Richmond
Jan
E. W. Fauntleroy
West Grace Street
Emory and Henry College Head Touted for Congress Seat
Dr. J. N. Hillman, president of Emory and Henry College since 1922, is mentioned as a possible candidate against Rep. John W. Flannagan in the Ninth District. The Richmond News Leader notes support from Price and Byrd factions but says Hillman is not a factionalist.
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Richmond
J. N. Hillman
Emory and Henry College
Congress
John W. Flannagan
Hillman
Price
Byrd
Dr. Hillman
Flannagan
Bristol
Wise
Southwest
Emory and Henry
Local families share holiday dinners in Greenway
Greenway Virginia residents report Christmas and recent guests across area households. Joe Perry and family dined with Raymond Pingley. Dr. Ladley Husted and Bobby joined J. H. Funkhouser’s family. more visits include White Cadwallader families, Nancy Perry with Robert White senior, James Cooke and family, Carl DeHaven, Raymond Grubbs, Bud Armel, and Captain George Reddick’s Front Royal household.
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Greenway
Joe Perry
Raymond Pingley
Cedar Creek
Ladley Husted
Bobby
Charlottesville
George Reddick
George, Jr
Front Royal
J. H. Funkhouser
Leslie White
Daisy Grubbs
Charles Lee Punk
Strasburg
Lafayette Lichliter
June
Estelle
Berryville
Howard White
Clifford Hall
Devers
Boyce
George Riddick
In-Law Problems and the Golden Rule
A New Year column by Caroline Chatfield discusses in-law tensions and offers the Golden Rule as a solution. It notes some in-laws are kind and others spark jealousy and conflict, advising resolve through understanding or separation. Readers invited to submit questions for discussion.
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Caroline Chatfield
Miss Chatfield
Cross Junction Chronicle: Christmas Guests Pack Holiday Visits
Local households share Christmas and holiday hospitality with numerous visitors from Winchester, Washington D C and nearby towns. Notable gatherings occur at Braithwaite and Edwards homes as relatives travel for celebrations and a motor mishap near Winchester is reported.
Gore Brevities from GORE Virginia
Mr and Mrs C W Franks and daughter Louise spent Sunday with the Franks sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Carson Davis of Yellow Springs W Va Mrs Davis accompanied them home and spent a few days with
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Gore
R. E. Hoak
Inlaw
Welton Orndorff
Huat Orndorff
Catletta
Halbert Berryhill
Habby
Peggy
Washington, D. C
C. W. Parish
Jean Constable
Pauline Miller
Gypsy Rover delight at Strasburg High School
The Strasburg High School Glee Club presented the operetta Gypsy Rover to a large audience with many local boys and girls taking part. Community news notes visits, illnesses, and holiday events follow including deaths and Christmas programs.
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A. E. Keller
D. S. Stover
Strasburg
Eugenia Franklin Cleaver
Frank Cleaver
Edna Sims Cleaver
Coal Mine
Catherine Hinkins
Hinkins
Campbell County
Clyde Wisecarver
Washington, D. C
W. H. Wisecarver
Mt. Hope Church
Lebanon Church
State Senator Wilson Dies At Clifton Forge
Clifton Forge January 2. State Senator Thomas J. Wilson of the Twentieth District died at home here after a long career in Republican politics. The 50 year old legislator, born February 25 1888 in Hawk's Nest West Virginia, served as commonwealths attorney city attorney of Clifton Forge and in the House 1932 34. Surviving are his widow two daughters and a son. Funeral arrangements were not set. His death could trigger a special election before the general assembly convenes. Governor Price said he would review the matter in a few days.
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Clifton Forge
Thomas J. Wilson
Senate
Commonwealth
House of Delegates
W. N. Breckenridge
Fincastle
Bath
Alleghany
Botetourt
Craig
Wilson
Hawk’s Nest
W. Va
Randolph- Macon College
National Law University
Washington
Episcopal Church
Alpha Fraternity
Richmond
General Assembly
Price
St Davids Church Social Notes Mention Visits and Birth
Mrs. George Yaglin returns to Front Royal after visiting her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Charles Saffel. Mr and Mrs Dan Crisman welcome a nine pound daughter born December 14. Various local visitors and family gatherings noted at St David s Church in Virginia with relatives from Edinburg Winchester Romney and Romney W Va.
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ST. David’s Church
George Yaglin
Front Royal
Charles Saffel
Dan Crisman
Crismas
Gladys Rinker
Asa Habron
D. T. Stephens
Lehman Habron
T. A. Crabill
Violet
Margie Powell
Geraldine Mauck
Clarence Chrisman
H. E. Walter
Claude Carter
Lizzie Marston
Edinburg
Lucy Habron
Dollie Golladay
Woodstock
Christmas Visit Notes From Hagrow and Strasburg
Mrs Ritendlr and Mr and Mrs Addison Mar Elmer Ridge and family of Hagrow and four children visited with Mr and Mrs T A Crabill over Christmas at Strasburg alongside Mr and Mrs F C Sonner. Other guests attended at the same home.
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Ccisovowili
Iulu
T. A. Crabill
Strasburg
F. C. Sonner
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Judge Hardy and Son
Lewis Stone
Cecilia Parker
Fay Holden
Leslie Howard
Griffon
H. C. Sheetz & Son
Gray & Sheetz
John Deere Tractors
Lupton Orchard Service Co
Certified Public Accountants
TAX Counsellors
Rouss Avenue
Richmond, VA
State Planters Bank
MR. A
Mr.b
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Tor Safetys Sake
Dion
Arthur
J.v.arthur General Insurance Insurance
BELL
Rouss Ave
Virginia
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Gibraltar
Cross Junction News
Lee Whitacre
Howard Braithwaite
Cross Junction
C. G. Baker
John Gunn
Curtis Funkhouser
Gilbert DeHaven
Dale Baker
Winchesor
W. R. Baker
Dave Ritter
Raymond Edwards
Frank Barrett
J. S. Braithwaite
Delbert Sibert
Harley Adams
Elmer Braithwaite
Clyde Peacemaker
Bloomery
Ray Lewis
New Jersey
Ralph Eppard
James Grove
Walter Mason
R. G. Braithwaite
E.W. Braithwaite
Noble D. Whitacre
Pikeside
Braithwaite
Harry McKeever
Max
Fred Braithwaite
C. V. Edwards
W. E. Edwards
Albin
Paul Carter
Monnday
Douglas Kern
Elwood Franks
Elwood Kern
Fairfax
William Secrist
Gernal Williams
Stephens City
Flack Clemons
Alexandria
H. F. Clemons
Lebanon Church News
T. J. Wilson
St. David’s
America
Arrow
Gray & Eddy
Ree Motorcycle Delivery Service
Rhodes Drug CO
National Fruit
Shansbrough
Carter
Insurance — Investments
Charlie
Eke
Ladies’ Aid Society
St. David's Lutheran Church
Daily Cross
Ireland
Asonof
Queen Victoria
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Osial
Geo. W. Kurtz
the Commercial Small Loan and Finance CO
E. Water St
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