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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1920

Page

3

Family reunion at Mr. Giffin's hosts many relatives

A July 4 gathering at Mrs and Mrs Charles Filmore Giffin's brought together relatives from Hagerstown. Attendees included Albert Elliott family, Poole and Good families, Snyder and Hill clans, Thurman Giffin, Leota Giff, and Wesley Berkheitmer among others. After dinner social time followed with photos taken.

Charles Filmore Giffin Albert Elliott Olive Bus Jane Marion Hagerstown Charles M. Poole Yatac Pauline Winifred Mpr LS Good Sylvia Richard Robert Winchester Harry Snyder Netli Charles Hazel Harry, Jr Morrisburg H. A. Giffin Washington, D. C Thurman Giffin Leota Giff Haverstown Harvey Hill Wesley Berkheitmer

Vaccination Urged by Board of Health

Dr. Walter Cox announces free vaccination for those unable to pay. The Board of Health calls vaccination necessary to prevent contagion and urges everyone to be vaccinated at regular periods.

Walter Cox Board of Health Cox

Brucetown News Briefs From Crows

Brucetown Virginia notes list guests and visits among local families. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Sanita Myers, Mrs. Mary Addie Addie, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Snappston, and others from Martinsburg, Reading, Washington, Towson, and Baltimore. Several families host relatives and vacationing relatives over weekends and holidays.

Crown, Va Sanita Myers Mary Ancnt Addie Aanson Middleway, W Joseph Snapp

Pastor closes year with sermon at High View church

Rev A W Andes will preach the last sermon of the year at the Christian Church High View West Virginia on the third Sunday of July. A church business meeting is set for the third Saturday evening at 2:50. All members urged to attend. Harry Larrick of Cumberland referenced.

High View W. Va A. W. Andes Christian Church Harry Larrick Cumberland

Nerv Worth Praised By Ohio Family For Relief

Alten Guthrie of East Liverpool says Nerv Worth helped his family when their daughter grew weak and sick. After a few doses the child improved and the family, including adults, uses it when feeling unwell. Sold with a money back guarantee by local druggists and stores.

Alten Guthrie East Liverpool Waevea People’s Drug Store Miller pDrur Store Boyd Drug Company

Greenwood Clearbrook Community Notes Highlight Local Visits

A compilation from Greenwood and Clearbrook Virginia features residents visiting relatives and attending services at Greenwood Church. News notes include Mildred Steill's Charleston visit, Peach Grove Church housing, a sermon by Anna Poston, and a health lecture with pictures at the Greenwood school house.

Ood George Tiley Dove Misa Mildred Steill Berry's Ferry Shenandoah River Mfr Basar Miller Fam- Hy Bristol Ean Greenwood William Racey Peach Grove Church Charleston W. Va Anna Poston Greenwood Church K. Strickler Higgins Cox Greenwood School House Community League Silas Henry Laurella Henry C. C. Miller

Martinsburg Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mrs. Fannie Grubbs hosts Tina Grubbs and DeHaven with several Grubbs family members at her home in Martinsburg. Larrick and Seldon drive to Capon Springs for a railway picnic. Mrs. Lillie Line and Sadie Brill from Oklahoma visit Mrs. F C Larrick. The Christian Church Ladies Aid and Endeavor plan a yard party at the old camp ground on Saturday July 10 starting at 4 PM.

Lem. Larrick Tina Grubbs F.C. Larrick Ladies Aid and The Endeavor Societies of the Christian Church

Moth Spraying Schedule Set for July 12 to 17

The Virginia State Crop Pest Commission from its Leesburg field laboratory plans the codling moth spray for apples in northern Virginia the week of July 12 through 17. Entomologist Louis A. Grearns notes observations of insect development guide the timing.

Virginia State Crop Pest Commission Leesburg Virginia Louis A. Grearns

Distinctive in National Work At Purple? Washington Event

Will Hays urged teachers to instill national focus in schools with emphasis on training young girls for national service. Mary Garrett Hay endorsed his views noting urgent need for women workers and renewed patriotic school efforts postwar. Emma Wight praised Fort Loudoun Seminary for national achievement and prizewinning essays in statewide competitions.

Will Hays Republican National Committee New Willard Washington Women's Republican National Executive Committee Mary Garrett Hay Women’s National Republican Secutive Committee Hays Emma Howard Wight War Savings Virginia Miss Wight Fort Loudoun Seminary Winchester Winchester Star Bert Loudoun

Glycerine Texture Surprise In Winchester Remedy Ad

A murky ad announces glycerine, buckthorn bark and other ingredients mixed in Adierika to relieve stomach pains and constipation. Claims include pain relief in back of head, gas, and removal of accumulated matter. Mentions Mrs Ritter and relatives visiting Washington and a Gertrude Logan in Lexington with Atlantic City noted.

Franck Rater & Son, Pvt Gertrude Logan Mins Gertrude Lexington Atlantic City

Local Notes From Opequon News Brevities

Opequon Va July 8 many locals motored to the river for a day of leisure. Visitors include Mr. John Bayliss Chambersville and Mrs. J B Sugghass improves after sudden illness at St Pauls Church. Friends visit and relatives travel between Refuge and nearby towns as civic society meetings occur.

Birthday greetings honor Mrs. Russell at Gitt Hill farm

Mrs. Frank J. Russell of Gitt Hill farm near Nain received a surprise visit on Sunday from her son in law Fred Fugitt and daughter Mrs. Fugitt with their children, plus Mr. Harry Reardon of Baltimore, who delivered birthday wishes. The gathering spent a joyful day in the country with family. C L Robinson departed for a business trip to Pennsylvania and West Virginia, the first since his gland trouble operation. Dr A C Swimley and wife, back from a Pacific coast pleasure trip, were joined by Mrs Overton McNeill, formerly Miss Margaree Larrick.

Agers Town Andrew Whitacre Whitacre iMirw Ray Steer Misa Retta Reynolds Matthnorey Misa Fannie Smithey Charles Hyerandson Charles Washington Blue Ball Inn Daniel O Muvett Reading W. Te Timberlake Hilda Horner Tawood Wesley Morrison Fred Schultz J. B. Snapp Baltimore Misa Pannié M. Armel Bunker Hill James. Shiley David Newcome Red Bud J. W. Armel WJ. Butler Clarence White Pont Kearneysville WV iI T. N. Armel Onlya, Hughes Rweugh Mico Reesie Derflinger Marlington W. Va Jane Yoote James Bean Bertha Russell H. A. Wise Stephens City Mirsen Lula May Lauck Sydenatrecker Edinburn H A. Dinges Ji Orndorf Luther. McCauley Queenie Pifer Tey Cave Frank Perry Gaily McCauley Wesington Silas Grim Steele Charles Rudolph Cherry Frank J. Russell Gitt Hill Nain Fred. Fugitt Harry Reardon Russell Final C. L. Robinson Pennsylvania West Virginia A. C. Swimley Pacific Coast Overton McNeill Margareu Larrick

Run West Virginia visitors call on Pifer and mother

Mr and Mrs Charles Little and their young son visited Pifer and his mother on Sunday, sharing a brief social call in the neighborhood.

Run, W. Va Charles Little Son Pifer Mother

Lutheran reunion plans announced for Virginia July 22

Plans for a Lutheran reunion in Virginia set for July 22 include Rev Dr Poule of New York, president of the Lutheran Church in America, and Dr Charles Smith formerly of Trinity Church New York as speakers. Also noted are travel updates from William B Ryan and various social visits in Ohio Atlantic City Washington and Norfolk with several weddings and meetings mentioned.

Pouble New York Theran Church America Charles Smith Trinity Church Roanoke Lege

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