Stephens City League Sets Washington's Birthday Social
The Stephens City Community League met January 24 in the high school auditorium despite bad weather. Karl Martin and his orchestra performed, and a school skit and song impressed the audience. Membership dues are largely unpaid. a February drive by high school girls seeks payments. A George Washington birthday social for the senior and junior leagues is planned for February 22 with committees formed for decor and entertainment. A school royalty play, The Arrival of Kitty, is in rehearsal. In Washington, D C, Eleanor Parrish Snyder wed Beverly Mosby Coleman at Christ Episcopal Church, with a reception at the Mayflower Hotel and plans to live at 1835 Phelps Place after the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens City League
Washington
Stephens City Community League
Karl Martin
O. D. Lambert
George Washington
Kitty
Virginia
Christ Episcopal Church
Georgetown
D. C
Eleanor Parrish Snyder
Arthur A. Snyder
Beverly Mosby Coleman
Stuart Mosby Coleman
John S. Mosby
Percy Hall
Alexandria
Pinckney Ross
Mayflower
Harris E. Kirk Jr Joins WBAL Announcer Staff
In Baltimore an announcement states Harris E. Kirk Jr has joined the WBAL radio announcer staff. He is son of the Rev Dr Harris E Kirk of Baltimore and is well known in Winchester where he has visited friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris E. Kirk
WBAL
Baltimore
Harris E. Kirk, Jr
Kirk
Winchester
Hoover couple welcomes daughter Jane Ackerman
Mr and Mrs Robert C Hoover celebrate the birth of a daughter weighing eight pounds at their Whitlock Avenue home. The newborn has been named Jane Ackerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert .C. Hoover
Robert C. Hoover
Whitlock Avenue
Jane Ackerman
Governor Stuart Heads to Europe and Persia Expedition
Governor Henry C. Stuart of Elk Garden Virginia has left Richmond for New York and will sail Thursday for Europe. He plans to spend most of his time in Persia after a brief Europe visit and hopes to return to Virginia around May 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Stuart
Elk Garden
Richmond
New York
Europe
Stuart
Persia
Virginia
Margaret Funk to Wed Frederick Painter
Mr and Mrs Hugh A Funk of Stephens City announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Margaret Funk to Mr Frederick P Painter of Woodstock Virginia. The wedding will take place in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Funk
Frederick Painter
Hugh A. Funk
Stephens City
County
Frederick P. Painter
Woodstock
Births and visits noted in Harrisonburg region society
Mr and Mrs Curtis Wilson of Purcellville Loudoun welcome a son on Friday January 18 named Curtis Jolliffe Wilson. Several local residents travel and convalescence reports include Miss Onita Ward at Capon Bridge and Miss Salome Crisman with flu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Wilson
Purcellville
Loudoun County
Wilson
Willa J. Robinson
Clearbrook
Curtis Jolliffe Wilson
Onita Ward
Middletown
Capon Bridge
Lula Lauck
Miss Ward
P. A. Taylor
Baltimore
Kenneth L. Owings
Stewart Street
Clifton Clowser
Kenneth Clowser
Martinsburg
J¢r
y.Clowser
East
Leicester Street
Yesterdy
Local residents and visitors noted in Winchester listings
A roundup of social notes files visitors and guests in Winchester and surrounding towns. Names include Mr. John Randall and Mrs. Randall improving after pneumonia, travelers from Roanoke Boston Greensburg and Berryville, and professionals from Richmond Washington Baltimore and Baltimore visiting hotels and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Mills
Washington
Arch Kern
John Mills
Horse Show Dates Set on Virginia State Circuit
The Virginia Horse Show Association fixed circuit dates at its Washington meeting. Remount Depot Front Royal May 11. National Capital Show May 16 17 18. Upperville June 13 14. Culpeper July 4 5. Warrenton Pony July 16 11. Keswick Hunt June 6. Orange July 24 25. Charles Town Aug 7 8 9. Berryville Aug 15 16. Marshal Fair Aug 22 23. Warrenton Aug 28 29. Loudoun Fair and Show Sept. Fairfax Fair and Show Sept 11 12 13. The Deep Run Hunt Club joined, with May 24 25 dates. Officers: President M W Carter Vice President H Warden Secretary Treasurer F D Gaskins Warrenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
H. C. Warden
Clarke County
Virginia Horse Show Association
Washington
Remount Depot
Front Royal
Upperville
Culpeper
Warrenton
Keswick
Orange
Charles Town
Marshal Fair
Loudoun Fair
Oeparas Fairfax
Deep Run Hunt Club of
Richmond
M. W. Carter
H. Warden
F D. Gaskins
German scientist converts wood into food
A South Bend Tribune report describes a German scientist converting wood into edible material, sparking debate over sustainability and practical use. The claim centers on a process turning plant matter into protein, raising questions about feasibility and safety for everyday consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend Tribune
Last Rites For Mrs Sumption
The funeral of the late Mrs. J. W. Sumption, who died Wednesday evening, was held Saturday afternoon at the Conner home on South Kent street. Rev. Dr. S. L. Flickinger conducted services at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers were J. H. Moling Sr., Silas Cather, Fred Stryker, Robert Barr, George H. Eagle, and Gera March. Out of town attendees included L. M. Simption, J. D. Sumption, Joseph F. Parson of Philadelphia, Margaret Cooper, Will Cooper of Princeton, Maud Jenkins of Staunton, Gracelee Pullam of Washington.
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J. W. Sumption
Edward Conner
South Kent Street
S. L. Flickinger
Centenary Reformed Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
J. H.moling
Silas Cather
Fred Stryker
Robert Barr
George H. Eagle
Gera March
L. M. Simption
J. D. Sumption
Joseph F. Parson
Philadelphia
Margaret Cooper
Will Cooper
Priceton
N. J
Maud Jenkins
Staunton
Gracelee Pullam
Washington
Rinso Laundry Soap Endorsed by Winchester Homemaker
Mrs. Sam Giffin of Highland Avenue Winchester Virginia praises Rinso granulated hard water laundry soap for whitening clothes and protecting hands. She claims Rinso softens water and creates thick lasting suds that clean fabrics including curtains, dishes, and floors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rinso
Sam Giffin
Highland Avenue
Winchester
Virginia
Adv
Alabama Senator Underwood Dies in Virginia Home
Oscar W. Underwood of Alabama, longtime Democratic stalwart and former 32 year Congress member, died at his Fairfax County Virginia home Woolawn Mansion from pneumonia after repeatedly seeking the presidential nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscard W. Underwood
Alabama
Senate
Upward Trend Seen in Apples Prices at Liverpool Auction
A cable from Edwin Smith, fruit specialist in Europe, reports January 23 Liverpool auction prices show an overall rise for American apples. Barreled stock was light. New York shipments were firm. Verona York Imperials and Virginia Staymans showed scald.
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Washington
Liverpool
Foreign Service
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Edwin Smith
Europe
Virginia Staymans
York
Panama Canal
Virginia Albemarle
Rome
Pacific Coast
London
Oregon
Metford
Smith
Reference order in Anna E. Ritchie estate case
The Commercial and Savings Bank and others are ordered to report on assets liabilities and beneficiaries of Anna E. Ritchie in Winchester Virginia. A master commissioner will collect papers and prove claims March 2 1929 at 45 West Boscawen Street with adjournments if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial and Savings Bank
BH. Ritchie
Trustees of
Market Street
M. E
Church of Winchester
Corporation Court
City of
Winchester
Virginia
Annah E. Ritchie
Anna i. Ritchie
Annah
West Boscawen Street
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George Town
Children of Revolution
Misses Cooper
Lawrence Augustine Washington Society of Children of the American Revolution
Ethel Athey
Reatha Carson Cooper
Grover C. Cooper
North Cameron Street
William P. Massey
Children’s Society
Cooper
Civic League
Woman’s Civic League
Walter H. Bosserman
Bryan Conrad
Florida
C. E. Huntsberry
Walter E. Huntsberry
Huntsberry
Claude Carper
Middleton
Millwood
Mary Bromley
John Bromley
Jay Comer
Harrisonburg
W.B. Craig
Charlotte, N. C
Jack
Amon Strasnider
Racey
Wade K. Dixon
Strasburg
H. B. Marley
Cumberland, Md
Hootel Jack
George Semples
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Melville K. Shirkey
Reatha
John Randall
Bunker Hill
W. Va
Bruce Worthington
Roanoke
George Washington Hotel
Henry Whitmore
Boston
Mass
W. P. Massey
D. N. Lickliter
Jay C. Jamison
Margaret Jamison
Masters Bill and
David Jamison
Greensburg, Pa
George Washington Ptel
Charles G. Paul
Roanoke, Va
Ggorge
Washington Hotel
Paul L. Miller
Charleston
George F. Miller
Maj
R. T. Barton
Town
R.S. Jolliffee
Registered Service International
C. T. Owen
American Automobile Association
Lawrence Sibert
Rife
James Reely
Mrs. D. C. Bryant
Hotel
Messrs
Hubert Cather
J. R. Michael
John Milburn
Katie Mace
Maude Mace
Blanch Shoop
Maurice Cather
Nat and
Frank Humston
Harry Levin
Tatters
Philip Klompus
South Loudoun Street
Mr. White
The
Virginia Inspecting and Rating Bureau
Ethie DeHart
Mrs
A. J. DeHart
Mrs. Sumption
Mr. Smith
J. W. Baker
Ward & Larrick, P. A
North Main Street
Jeff
EPC
Matt
Lindegorgh
Gentlemon
O.K
M More
Hale
Arch Preserver Shoe
Sample Shoe Store
Durant
Winchester Eels
Remington Portable Typewriters
Star Office
Loudoun St
W. F. Artrip
W. J
Care Star
Handley School
Clarence Mittex
R. L. Campbell
Kernstown
R. J
Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mills
Chas. Griffin Herring
Admr
John R. Swartz
Bridgewater
Thahager
Northern
Arthur Chipman
Eral
J. W. Middletown
Emg
Market
Goodier
Massey
Main St
Loudoun
Peytons
Mt. Willams, Mre
Wood
St. Eneies
Haas, Id
N. Kent St. d
Piccadilly St
Fax
the Style Shoppe
David Miller
Endicott-Johnson Shoes
S. Kirson & Sons
Friendship Hall
Mutt & Jeffry, Bud Sisher
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