Surprise birthday dinner honors Arbutus Hizer in Stephens City
A surprise birthday dinner for Arbutus Hizer, aged nine, was hosted at Mr. and Mrs. J G Hizer's home in Stephens City on January 20. Guests included local teachers and friends, with a pink and green decor scheme and a 1:30 pm meal. The note mentions many attendees and social happenings in Virginia communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Hizer
Stephens City
Little Arbutus
Lola Funkhouser
White Post
Julian Steele
Gervis Lemley
Nettie Argenbright
Ida Guard
Attie R. Miller
Wheatland Farm
Nineveh
R. E. Ayler
Charlottesville
J. B. Orebaugh
Grace Lutheran banquet features Rev Dr Oscar Blackwelder
The Men's Bible Class of Grace Lutheran Church holds its annual banquet at 7:30 pm in the social rooms on West Boscawen street. The Woman's Auxiliary serves a tempting menu. Rev Dr Oscar Blackwelder of Christ Lutheran Church Baltimore is the principal speaker with a musical program scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lutheran Church
West Boscawen Street
Oscar Blackwelder
Christ Lutheran Church of Baltimore
Wingfield Couple Travel to Baltimore for Medical Treatment
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wingfield depart early for Baltimore where Mrs. Wingfield receives special medical care from Dr. C. W. Reger. They are joined by Miss Lyda Chapman Miss Hazel Hoover and Miss Wiscarver attending a Tri-State League of Red Men and Pocahontas meeting in Baltimore today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer
Wingfield
Baltimore
C. W. Reger
Lyda Chapman
Hazel Hoover
Wiscarver
Tri-State League of Red Men
Degree of Pocahontas
Strosnider Spitzer Wed in Strasburg Ceremony
Mr Charles W Strosnider of Capon Road and Mrs Annie M Spitzer of near Mount Clinton wed January 16 in Strasburg. The Rev Arthur Wake officiated at Church of the Disciples of Christ. The bride, daughter of Rev Charles Neselrodt Dunkard Church, and the couple reside with Strosnider on Capon Road where he farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Stevens
Ira S. Turner
Agnes F. Stevens
Port Jervis
N. Y
Clarksburg
Montgomery County
Robert C. Sutton
The
Christian Church
Agnes F.scull
David Scull
Moscow
Winchester
Turner
Charles W. Strosnider
Annie Spitzer
Capon Road
Annie M. Spitzer
Near Mount Clifton
Strasburg
Arthur Wake
Church of the Disciples of Christ
Charles Neselrodt
Dunkard
Strosnider
Miss Jackson Returns To School In Leesburg
Miss Mary Jackson daughter of Mr and Mrs Llewellyn Jackson of Fairmont avenue has recovered from illness and returns to Leesburg Virginia to teach this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Jackson
Leesburg
Mary Jackson
Philadelphia Record Representative Visits Winchester on Business
J R Gregory of the Philadelphia Record circulations department visits Winchester as the paper bids for greater local circulation. Other visitors include Mr and Mrs H E Moller from Hewlett Long Island and Mr and Mrs R S Moore from Philadelphia. Mrs John P Sartelle shows improvement at Memorial Hospital while at least two locals stay at the George Washington Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Record
J. R. Gregory
Winchester
Record
Pennsylvania
Cumberland Valley
Visitors and travelers stay at Hotel Jack in town
Mr and Mrs H W Gentzlinger of New Rochelle N Y register here. Mrs M B Orndorff is home ill with influenza and bronchial trouble. William F Harrison of Washington D C freight agent for B and O RR visits on business. Mr and Mrs P Siegel of Charleston W Va stay at Hotel Jack. L P Argenbright of Hagerstown Md spends day in the city. Russell Ball and C Crounch of Roanoke Va registered. J W Stryker and Roger Jones return from Staunton Va after attending the funeral of Thomas Bell a noted funeral director who died recently in Staunton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Emily Addison Langhorne
David Gray Langhorne
Pulaski
Andrew Frederick Gustafson
Aurora
Ill
Miss Langhorne
Langhorne
Old Dominion
Nancy Astor
Charles Dana Gibson
Stuart Hall
Staunton
Gunston Hall
Washington
Gustafson
University of Pittsburgh
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Norfolk
Blacksburg
H.W. Gentzlinger
New Rochelle, N. Y
George Washington
William F. Harrison
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Mrs. P. Siegel
Charleston, W. Va
Hotel Jack
Messrs
Russell Ball
C. Crounch
Roanoke, Va
J. W. Stryker
Roge Jones
Thomas Bell
The
Ciy
Hoover weighs Southern GOP prospects in inaugural swing
In Miami Beach on January 23, President-elect Hoover surveys the South’s political climate with textile magnate Stewart Cramer of Charlotte, citing NC legislative gains and local victories. He plans a three day fishing trip from Angel Fish Creek toward the Gulf Stream as talks continue on a Cabinet role for Dwight Morrow in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Miami Beach
Fla
South
Stewart W. Cramer
Charlotte
North Carolina
Mexico
Dwight W. Morrow
United States
Mexico City
Morrow
Hoover
Republic
Angel Fish Creek
Miami Keys
Gulf Stream
Cramer
Horace A. Mann
Southern Textile Association
Boston
Naval Leader Gossip Heats Up Amid Wilbur Bond
Rumors circulate about a naval leader possibly succeeding Curtis D. Wilbur as secretary of the Navy. The figure notes Wilbur remains a close friend and confidant despite speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fan
Naval Acte Ekaea
Curtis D. Wilbur
Navy
Mr. Wilbur
Oklahoma Governor Johnston Faces Impeachment Charges
Oklahoma House committee continues impeachment inquiry into Governor Henry Johnston as evidence alleges 1927 National Guard involvement to halt a legislative impeachment session. Testimony also alleges efforts to intoxicate a hostile member and funding for legal defense in a supreme court case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
City
House Investigation Committee
Henry
Johnston
Iment
House
National Guard
C. O. Haremond
BE. J.franklin
Tulsa
Senate
Gov. Johnston
Supreme Court
Key Home concept grows under Estes Park leader
Mrs. John O D Sherman of Estes Park Colorado directs a division of the General Federation of Women's Clubs aiming to ease home making with expert advice. One key home has been established to guide homemakers nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Denver
John OD. Sherman
Estes Park
Colorado
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Hoover to Spend Inauguration Weeks at Belle Isle Winter Retreat
President elect Herbert Hoover will stay at the J. C. Penney Bel le Isle estate in Miami Beach before his inauguration. The ten acre private island retreat offers quick access to fishing grounds on Biscayne Bay and Gulf Stream, with boats and seclusion close to beaches, golf, and polo facilities. The Spanish three story mansion sits behind the waterfront with a colonnade and open water pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Bhach
Fla
Herbert Hoover
White House
America
J. C. Penney
Belle Isle
Miami Beach
White Plains
N. Y
Hoover
Penney
Biscayne Bay
Gulf Stream
Mrs. Hoover
Miami Bear
Christian Endeavor Union Revived For Coming Year
The Winchester Christian Endeavor Union has been revived under Miss Elois Caldwell as president. Officers reelected include Jesse Bly as vice president, Miss Mildred Wichards as secretary, Emerson Brown as treasurer, and Miss Juanita Riley as program chairman. Six societies share leadership and a January 6 first business session drew over 190 attendees. The First Brethren Society won the attendance banner and a program exchange is planned with a United Brethren event at Presbyterian Church. The next union meeting is set for March at the First Brethren Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Christian Endeavor Union
Elois Caldwell
Presbyterian Church
Eloise Caldwell
Jesse Bly
Mildres
Wichards
Emerson Brown
Juanita Riley
Presbyterian
Church of Christ
First Brethren
First Christian
Centenary Reformed
United Brethren
United Brethren Church
First Brethren Society
United Brethren Society
A. S. Hott
Madeline Fries
Mary Cather
Gadys Patton
Marie Fries
Mr. Hardesty
W. S. Hough
First Brethren Church
Morrow Returns To His Diplomatic Post In Mexico
Dwight W. Morrow will return to Mexico City soon as ambassador for an indefinite period after a two hour meeting with President-elect Hoover. The decision aligns with Morrow and Hoover’s views and follows strong support from the outgoing and incoming administrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrow
Mexico
Associated Press
Miami Beach
Fla
Dwight W. Morrow
Mexico City
Hoover
Coolidge
Frank B. Kellogg
National Loyalty Sunday Planned by Presbyterians
The Presbyterian General Assembly designated March 3 as National Loyalty Sunday to be observed in all Presbyterian churches. A moderatorial message from Rev. Hugh Kelso Walker and Rev. Dr. Lewis Seymour Mudge notes this observance ties to Christian citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Philadeslphia
Presbyterian General Councias
Herbert Hoosier
Br Hugh Kelso Walker
Lewis Seymour Mudge
Presbyterian General Assembly
General Assembly
Free Chest Clinic Here On January 25
A free chest clinic will be held at the offices of the District Nuree Aas sociation in the Chamber of Commerce building Friday, January 26, between 9 a.m. and noon and 2 to 4 p.m. Dr C W Scott of the State Board of Health will lead. Everyone with tuberculosis symptoms urged to attend and have their chests examined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Nuree Aassociation
Chamber of Commerce
C. W. Scott
State Board of Health
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Iece Forhiser
Rise For
Mrs. Harrison
Richmond
Fairfax Harrison
Belvoir
Floyd Harris
Stoke
Aldie
William R. Massie
Prestworld Apartments
West Franklin Street
Sally Harris
Park Avenue
Mosque Theatre
San Carlos
Jackson
Goucher College
Southern Journal
James Speed
Louisville
Southern Agriculturist
Shenandoah Valley
D. J. Howard
Smith-Hughes
Weyers Cave
Bridgewater
Dayton
Broadway
Lincoln
Floris
Manassas
Headley
Boyce
Speed
Sothern
State Teachers’ College
Edward H. Sothern
Harrisonburg State Teachers’ College
O. M. Ramsey
West Burke Street
William Ramsey
Lucille Austin
Frank Austin
Passaic
N. J
Martinsburg Journal
Thomas B. Byrd
Virginia State Horticultural Society
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania State Horticultural Society
Byrd
Woman's Auxiliary
Huntsberry
H. E. Moller
Hewlett, Long Island
Thomas C. Bolling
Charles Town
W. Va
William Brewster
A. Ss. Turner
Lewisburg, W. Va
Maxine Kelley
Richmond, Va
John P. Sartelle
Memorial Hospital
R. 8. Moore
Philadelphia
George Washington Hotel
W. L. Evans
H.F. Minor
George -Washington Hotel
David F. Yost
Cooper Merchandise and Oil Company
Brunswick, Md
Mr. Sidney Mayer
M. B. Orndorff
L. P. Argenbright
Hagerston, Md
Okla
Home Advisor
Hoover’s
International Illustrated News
Naire
Isle
Christian Endeavor Union
Carter
Grove’s
Sample Shoe Store
Reuben Moore
Sparta
Caroline County
Jossopa
Dean Fora
North Main
Endicott-Johnson Shoes
S. Kirson & Sons
North Main Street
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