Engagement of Miss Fuller of New York Announced
The engagement of Mary Leese Fuller, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Jones Fuller of 944 Fifth Avenue New York, to David Judson Randall Jr son of Mr and Mrs David Judson Randall is announced. The families have connections to Montreal Worcester and Edgartown. The couple plan a spring wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Fuller
New York
Henry Jones Fuller
Fifth Avenue
Mary Leese Fuller
David Judson Randall, Jr
David Judson Randall
Edgartown
Mass
Es Fuller
Justice Archibald
Montreal
Canada
Archibald
Homer Tayir Viener
Worcester Polytechnic Academy
Worcester
Minmng Corporations
Richmond Grand Opera Opening Draws State and City Leaders
Governor John Garland Pollard Mrs. Pollard and daughter Suzanne lead a Richmond delegation to the grand opera Faust opening on January 27. Mayor J Fulmer Bright and Mrs. Debule from North Canton Ohio, Mrs Harrington Walker of New York, and New York patrons Colonel and Mrs. Arthur Woods arrive with Virginia lawmakers in session. The German Club delays its German night to join the opera, as Virginians from various circles plan major social attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bang
Richmond
Virginia
John Garland Pollard
Pollard
Suzanne Polllard
J. Fulmer Bright
Walter Debule
North Canton
Ohio
J. Harrington Walker
New York
American ‘Opera Company
Faust
Charles Dana Gibson
Arthur Woods
Out of Town Reservations for Walter Moses & Company Sale
Reservations at Walter Moses & Company are for a Junior League of Richmond sale of boxes. Tuesday night January 28 features Puccini s Madam Butterfly, followed by Yolanda of Cyprus, a new work by Gale Young Rice and Clarence Loomis. Other operas include Carmen, The Marriage of Figaro, Martha, and a Pagliacci and The Secret of Suzanne double program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter , Moses & Company
Geat ‘Eale
Junior League of Richmond
Puccini
Yolanda
Cyprus
Gale Young Rice
Clarence Loomis
Martha
Suzanne
Silver wedding anniversary guests honor Newark couple
Mrs. Hunter Stine and family attended the Newark New Jersey celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Mitchell. Guests included notable figures from Newark, Perth Scotland, Atlanta, and Winchester, with a buffet supper and many silver gifts. A re-enactment of a 50 year old marriage was staged at the Martineburg West Virginia home of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Snapp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter Stine
Helen Stine
H. Brooke Stine
James A. Mitchell
U. S
Gen
L. C. Snapp
West John Street
Martineburg
West Va
Grey suited bride wed in Ridgeway ceremony
In 1880s style the bride wore grey and was married by Rev Mr Neal of Ridgeway West Virginia. The couple entered at 7:30 to Lohengrin wedding march by Mrs Kettering Martinsburg. Guests showered with confetti after the rite as Evelyn Kettering Martinsburg sang. A gold and white hall, a large wedding cake, buffet luncheon, and many gifts including an overnight case accompanied the reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal
Ridgeway
W. Va
Martinsburg
Miss Camilla Cole Engaged to Dr John Davis Jr
Dr and Mrs Rufus Cole announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Camilla Ruth Cole of 96 Park Avenue and Mount Kisco New York to Dr John Staige Davis Jr of Virginia. Camilla studied at the Spence and Miss Risser's in Rome and was presented in New York society. Davis trained at Episcopal High School and University of Virginia and has held positions at St Luke's Hospital and Rockefeller Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Cole
Davis
Rufus Cole
Park Avenue
Mount Kisco
N. Y
Camilla Ruth Cole
John Staige Davis, Jr
John Staige Davis
University of Virginia
Spence School
Miss Risser
Rome
New York
Dr. Davis
Episcopal High School
St. Luke's Hospital
Rockefeller Institute
Miss Louise Whetzel Engaged in Marriage to Julian Snapp Jr
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Louise Whetzel daughter of C L Whetzel Belington West Virginia to Mr Julian Snapp Jr son of Mr and Mrs Julian Snapp Bruce town. The wedding occurred Saturday January 25 at Shenandoah Junction West Virginia with Rev J D Russell officiating. The couple left for Washington then plan to reside in Bruce town afterwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Whetzel
Julian Snapp, Jr
C. L. Whetzel
Belington
W. Va
Julian Snapp
Brucetown
Shenandoah’ Junction
J. D. Russell
Women Auxiliary Meets Tonight at Presbyterian Church
The Woman's Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church gathers this evening at 7 30 in the Sunday School room with Circle No 9 directing a program led by Mrs T Russell Cather. Glass will talk on China and all women are invited. An oyster supper at Armel school January 17 by the Community League drew a good crowd and raised a nice sum with music featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
Circle No. 9
T. Russell Cather
Wow. Glass
China
Armel School
Community League
Don Gray
Harvey Cornwell
Winchester News Roundup and Social Notes
Local items list community events at Handley High School and Market Street Episcopal Church visits by Bishop Hamilton. Socials include a card party hosted by Mr and Mrs Harry Anderson and Florida automobile trip plans by Mrs Ella Miller and Miss Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Hamilton
Washington
Methodist Episcopal Church
Market Street Episcopal Church
John S. Sloat
Winchester
Florida
Ella Miller
West Leicester Street
Miller
Edinburg
Bs Motor
Virginia Assembly Praises Rockefeller For Historic Work
The Virginia House and Senate adopted a joint resolution praising John D. Rockefeller Jr for restoring Williamsburg the colonial capital. It notes the site's historic role in Virginia governance education and culture and commends Rockefeller for his generosity ending wartime and fire damage to the old capital buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Assembly
Rockefeller
Associated Press
Richmond
Virginia
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Williamsburg
House of Delegates
Ashton Dovell
America
Jamestown
Virginia House hails Rockefeller gift for Williamsburg restoration
The Virginia General Assembly expresses deep appreciation to John D. Rockefeller Jr. for his generous plan to restore colonial Williamsburg. The act aims to reconstruct the ancient buildings and homes, preserving patriotism, memory of nation builders, and national culture for posterity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial College of William and Mary
Rockefeller
House of Representatives
Senate
Virginia
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Williamsburg
Tragedies Would Not Have Been With Union Labor
William Green of the AFL says in Richmond that had the federation been present in North Carolina communities during recent industrial trouble, deadly incidents in Marion and Gastonia would not have occurred. He asserts the federation’s 5,000,000 members cannot be called agitators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
William Green
American Federation of Labor
South
North Carolina
Marion
N. C
Gastonia
Federation
Handley founder honored on his birthday celebrates lifelong achievement
The article recalls John Handley’s immigrant journey from England to the United States, his rise from carpenter to lawyer, and his later wealth from coal lands in Lackawanna County. It notes his admiration for Lee and Jackson during the Civil War era and references portraits of the generals in his Scranton home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ings
John Handley
America
Opportunity
United States
Washington
John Handfey
Carpenter’s Bench
Shakespeare
Scranton
Atlanta
Lackawanna County
Handley
Lee
Jackson
Oif Scranton
Robert BE. Lee
Stonewall Jackson
South
Judge Handley presented as a Prominent Jurist and Benefactor
A narrative framing Judge Handley as an immigrant success story from Scranton to Winchester Virginia. It traces his life from youth aboard a seaport ship to his rise as a prominent jurist and benefactor in Scranton and its coal region, highlighting his generosity and the enduring legacy of his wealth and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jilkins
Scranton
Frederick County
Virginia
Winchester
Judge Handley
John Handley
Ben Frankling
Elhin Barritt
Handley
Handley School and Library Praised as Community Pillars
A historical reflection exalts the Handley Library and Handley School as cultural beacons. The piece recalls founder John Handley and envisions a lasting legacy through scholarship, character, and the future leaders formed by the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley School
Thie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Presbyterian Auxiliary
Armel
Red Cross
Red Cross Arch
Huntsberry’s
Anderson
Harry Anderson
Mattie McAfee
Florence Lickliter
Jane Bell
Helen Potts
Sadie Reid
Zarah Orndorff
Messre. I. Carpenter
Graham Cooper
Blair March
T. Nail
Herbert Duke
Joe Avie
Berryville
James Dixon
EB. W. Dixon
Pittsburg
My Reynolds Green
White Post
Handley High School
Girls’ Athletic Association
Hagerstown
H. R. Kern, Jr
Robert Trent
H. R. Kern
Tokus Inn
Irene Headley
J. W. Headley
A. G. Elam
Woolworth
F.M. Thomas
Western Union
Staunton
Scott Grant
New Orleans
Robert Grant
L. R. Smith
Emmett’s
John Kern
D. W. Alexander
C R. McCann
Baltimore
Mr Alexander
Helen Bromley
John Bromley
Mr. Brookhart
Dayton News
L. Marshall Baker
North Main St
Handley Library
Stewart
Gerard
Deeee
Judge Handiey
Mt. Hebron
Harrisonburg
R. M. Swimley
George Washington Hotel
Martha Washington
E. Piccadilly
Atwater Kent
H. J. Mowrey
Majestic
West Piccadilly St
Winchester, Va
M. B. Clowe Jeweler and Watchmaker
Margaret L. Hodgson
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