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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1926

Page

3

Marriage in Falls Church Virginia Sets Bright Tone

The notice reports the Falls Church ceremony on January 9 uniting Lillian Yeakle and Harry Rallings Jr. The bride, a former Children's Hospital nurse in Washington, will graduate from George Washington University in June. The groom is a son of Dr. Rallings Sr. and plans a medical career.

Stove City Lillian Lee Yeakle G. A. “Yeakle Harry Rallings, Jr Warningtee D.C Falls Church Children’s Hospital Washington Rallings George Washington University

Shenandoah Valley Directors Order Big Salary Cuts

Shenandoah Valley Inc directors cut the President Secretary and Treasurer salaries and reduce overhead to fund a larger advertising push. Col Howard J Benchoff seeks to steady finances during his second term as the Shenandoah National Park movement progresses. A further director meeting within two weeks aims to complete reorganization and trim expenses.

Shenandoahilles, Inc Ratton Seteatatita Rockbridge County Harrisonburg Shenandoah Valley, Inc Howard J. Benchoff Woodstock Shenandoah National Park Movement Shenandoah’ Valley, Inc Shenandoah Wiley, Inc National Park Movement Valley Movement

Coolidge Accepts Mitchell Resignation From Army

President Coolidge accepts Col William Mitchells resignation from the Army effective next Monday. Secretary Davis issues the order vacating Mitchells air officer commission. The court martial sentence is suspended for five years and commuted, restoring civil status and nullifying the sentence. Mitchell leaves after years of public disagreement with defense policies and the Mitchell Menoher controversy.

Washington Coolidge William Mitchell Army Dwight Davis Col. Mitchell War Department Mitchell-Menoher San Antonio Navy National Defense

Fires Drive 2000 from Homes in New York Cold Wave

Early morning fires across New York forced more than 2,000 people to flee their homes amid subfreezing temperatures and strong winds. A feather warehouse blaze in Brooklyn prompted evacuations of 500 residents. other fires displaced hundreds more, with one cold death reported in the metro area.

New York Brooklyn Salvation Army

Unnamed Toon Fundraiser at New Virginia Water Event

Stephens City Va January notes report Jack Simonds coaching a stage toon for an early New Virginia Water show. Proceeds benefit the Rebekah Lodge with participants Carolyn Lemley Virginia Yeakle Lucille Clevenger Hunter Carbaugh plus Mrs Roy Adams Russell Orndorff Raymond Rinker. Local socials include visits by Mrs Frank Yeakle and Junior, and Mr C W Smallwood attending an Baltimore auto show. Mrs Parker improves after grippe.

Stephens City Jack Simonds Virginia Water Jack Rebekah Lodge Carolyn Lemley Roy Adams Virginia Yeakle Tom Beamer Lucille Clevenger Russell Orndorff Raymond Rinker Hunter Carbaugh Frank Yeakle Junior Charles Venable C. W. Smallwood Hsa Baltimore B. A. Guard Paul Malm Newport News Parker Grippe

Moonlight butter-boiling and old time shucking customs emerge

Jacob R. Seackford of Page County recalls moonlit corn shucking and apple butter boilings across Shenandoah Valley farms. The tales describe gathering crowds, bean strings, dancing the weave, and kissing rules, followed by weddings and country gun matches.

Virginia Jacob R. Seckford Page County Shenandoah Valley Luray News and Courier Leakford

Middleton Notes in Middletown Virginia

Mrs. R Fringer called to Roanoke for ill sister death. Sam Pangle and George Hensell return from Florida after months away. Mrs. Robert Larrick visiting relatives in Washington. Sadie Harris back from Baltimore visit with Rev. Dr. Carlton D. Harris. Mrs. Edwin Page of Baltimore visits daughter Mrs. N. K. Wise. Julian Colwell of Altoona Pa. spends days with local friends.

Middletown R.fringer Roanoke Sam Pangle George Hensell Florida Robert Larrick Washington Sadie Harris Carlton D. Harris Baltimore Edwin Page N. K. Wise Julian Colwell Altoona

Triplets Born in Capon Bridge. several deaths in infancy

Capon Bridge WV Jan 30 triplets all girls born to Mr and Mrs Frankie Eaton died the same day. Buried in Christian Church cemetery Timber Ridge. Local notices report illnesses and social events including church meetings and visits, with various residents mentioned. A chancery decree in Winchester outlines estate proceedings for Sternbergs Inc with master commissioner duties and publication notices.

Capon Bridge W. Va Frankie Eaton Christian Church Cemetery Timber Ridge T. J. Funkhouser Winchester James A. D. McKee Frank Schaffenakey I. M. Ward Nixon Harry McKee Rosalie Lovett Ruby Sirbaugh J. Beverley Capon Bridge High School D. H. Shuler Mesers D. B. Haines Harry Jovett Stephens City A. C. Lovett Shuler Harry Hardy Ladies’ Aid Society The Church of Christ Jessie Fletcher H. E. Hiett Gertrude Whitacre Conrad Oates Martinsburg T. K. Oates Corporation Court of Virginia Robert T. Barton Sternberg’s, Inc Fred. H. Hable Hutzler Jewelry Co Sternberg's, Inc Evening Star Rouss Ave

Sister visits and farm mentions in local notes

A woman spent several days with her sister Mrs Albert Schaffenaker of Cold Stream. Mr Pease of Midvale farm is visiting at the home of Mr W A Horner.

Candy Wolford Winchester W. A. Horner Nellie Horner Lil- Man Edith Johnson Albert Schaffenaker Cold Stream Pease Midvale Farm

Birthday Party Highlights Young Lawrence Dailey

A birthday celebration Saturday night at the Dailey home honored Lawrence Dailey on his eleventh birthday. Guests enjoyed games in the kitchen, followed by refreshments such as ice cream and cake. Attending were Vernie Rue Lydia Itish Resia Mauck Fre Mauck Anna Lewis Hattie Eva Dailey Howell Boil Melvin Dailey Lawrence Dailey Bert Dailey and Mrs David Brewer among others.

Walt Dailey Lawrence Mga Misses Vernie Lydia Itish Resia Mauck Fre Mauck Anna Lewis Hattie - Eva Dailey Howell Boi Melvin Dailey Lawrence Dailey Bert Dailey David Brewer Mack Dailey

Correction Notice on Warrant Issued for Mr Dal and Son

In the 7 January 25 issue the item about a warrant issued for Mr Dal and son by C. W. Stapp is corrected. The warrant was issued by Funkhouser and administrators of C. W. 8 ppt rate at Lebanon Seat, Va. on January 26.

the Star Mr. "Dal and Son C. W. Stapp Funkhouser C. W Analy Lebanon

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