Jubilee Honor for Father McVerry Highlights Winchester Obituaries
The article commends Father McVerry of Winchester for a lifetime of selfless service and humility as his Jubilee celebration draws wide recognition across Virginia. It notes Bishop O Connors praise and a public fund of $2000 raised in his honor, reflecting broad community affection. The piece also covers the Winchester Chamber of Commerce pledge drive, its 277 new members, and the projected three-year growth plan driven by civic support and women’s organized efforts.
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Father McVerry
Winchester
Virginia
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Verry
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Commerce Chamber
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce Nebiali Ns
Chamber of Commerce
Elevated Plain and the War on the Moth
A reflective note praises Emma Howard Wight and urges households and businesses to combat the moth infestation. It emphasizes proactive prevention with moth balls airing and thorough cleaning of fur and woolen goods to protect prized garments and reduce damage.
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Tijuana Freedom and Booze Satire by Walt Mason
A humorous verse by Walt Mason attacks prohibition and dry law with a scavenging tour of Tijuana. It contrasts liquor freedom across the border with American enforcement and ends by inviting readers to critique the rigid policy and its ban on drink.
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Mexico
Tijuana
Walt Mason
Mrs Reynolds to give a musicale in Berryville
Mrs Frank Reynolds of Winchester and Philadelphia will host a musicale at Audley the home of Mr and Mrs A Cummins on Thursday evening July 15 at 8 o clock for the benefit of the Episcopal Parish school. Reynolds will be accompanied by Miss Maynard and is noted for a sweet well trained voice.
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Berryville
Frank Reynolds
Winchester
Philadelphia
Germany
Grace Church
Blood purity and the claim of a remedy
An advertisement extols S S S blood purifier as essential to keep blood free of impurities and prevent disease. It claims vital organs depend on pure blood and urges readers to seek free medical literature from Swift Specific Company in Atlanta Georgia.
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S.S
S.S.S
Swift
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
California Syrup of Figs Ad Promoting Child Laxative
An advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as the best and most harmless laxative for children. It highlights the fruit flavor and full directions on the bottle and urges looking for the name California on the package.
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California
Personal notes from Stephens City and nearby towns
Stephens City Virginia July 2 report lists Gail Rinker from Woodward and Lothrop Washington on vacation with parents Kept by locals are Lee Craft of Norfolk visiting M. K. Dean Evelyn Stickley visiting cousin Miss Evelyn Mr. Stickley Clementine Lemley and Lorna Steele guests of Mrs. C Syd enstricker Rev Sydestricker visiting friends J O Fulenwider and children Myrtle Cline and John Jr of Monroe North Carolina visiting Rev and Mrs R H Cline at Lutheran parsonage Eldridge Lemley newly married in Washington DC visiting his parents Ruth Fries Lemley of Harrisonburg Mrs L A Adams fell from ladder injuring self Mrs Winfield Cadwallader of Mr Jackson and Miss Carrie Albin of Pittsburgh visiting Mrs F B
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Stephens City
Gail Rinker
Woodward and Lothrop's
Washington
Lee Craft
Norfolk
M. K. Dean
Alice Stickley
Strasburg
Evelyn Mr. Stickley
Clementine “Lemley
Lorena Steele
C. Sydenstricker
Lemley
Ruth Fries
Harrisonburg
L.A. Adams
Winfield Cadwallader
Mr. Jackson
Carrie Albin
Pittsburgh
F. B
Fourth at Reformed Church Independence Observance
Centenary Reformed Church marks the Declaration of Independence anniversary with patriotic services on July 4. Pastor Clarence Wodlls calls for applied Christianity to meet national needs, with a morning Bible study at 9 45, worship at 11, and evening service at 8 headlined by Rev. Williams. Holy communion at St Pauls Stephenson at 11. William B. Ryan travels to Ohio on business.
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Epworth League
Allenby
Palestine
Underwood
Centenary Reformed Church
Clarence Wodlls
Centenary
Young’ People’s
R. Gray
Williams
St.Paul's
Stephenson
Sunday School Day at Chambersville Methodist Church
The Chambersville Virginia church held its annual Sunday school day with a long program including opening song The Fight Is On, prayers, recitations by Gladys Grady Eloise Carpenter Thelma Whitacre James Lawyery and others, several songs and dialogues by groups and individuals, plus an address by Mr. Harrison. Local social notes mention visits from Rob Loy family and Anna Bayliss and others visiting relatives near Washington and in nearby towns.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Mr. Harrison
Charlestown
Gladys Grady
Eloise Carpenter
Thelma Whitacre
Ruban Grady
Gladys Hawkins
Loma
Lillian Cooper
NéHie Luttrell
Harrison
Wesley Hawkins
Héflian Cooper
Oates
Robert Loy
Sam Loy
Washington
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William B. Ryan
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