Rosenberger Chosen 10 Head By Conrad Post
Captain John H. Rosenberger was elected commander of Robert Conrad Post, American Legion, for the ensuing year, succeeding Captain George B. Roszel. He was the sole candidate and was unanimously chosen at a special meeting. Other officers named include Abe Novick and Grover Schlack as vice-commanders, George Lester Branner adjutant, Lake J. Frazier treasurer, Allen Gray sergeant at arms, Col. B. M. Roszel historian, Dr. P. W. Boyd child welfare officer, and Dr. B. B. Dutton service officer. Delegates to the Virginia department convention in Staunton were W. A. Baker, Clifford D. Kim, George Barrie, Lake J. Frazier, Grover Schlack, and J. Victor Arthur. alternates were C. R. Boyce, Abe Novick, Earl Clowser, George B. Roszel, R. T. Barton, and George L. Branner. The post reports a successful year with Roszel leaving affairs in good shape ready for duties beginning August 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Rosenberger
Robert ¥. Conrad Post
American Legion
George B. Roszel
Captain Rosenberger
Earl Crowser
Abe Novick
Grover Schlack
George Lester Branner
Lake J. Frazier
Allen Gray
B. M. Roszel
P. W. Boyd
B. B. Dutton
Virginia Department
Staunton
W. A. Baker
Clifford D.kim
George Barrie
J. Victor Arthur
C. R. Boyce
Earl Clowser
R. T. Barton
George L. Branner
Firemen form Welfare Org to back shows and fund deficit
A joint meeting of executive committees from Friendship Sarah Zane and Charley Rouss fire brigades led to creation of the Firemen Welfare Organization. H. H. Hable elected president with a full slate of officers. They plan a contract with Oliver Greater Shows for July 2026 and will stage a city parade to raise funds, inviting all firemen and citizens to participate in Plaza events and a later grounds show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship
Sarah Zane
Charley Rouss Fire Companies
Rouss Hall
Firemen’s Welfare Organization
H. H. Hable
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Lee Barr
Oscar Lewis
Fred Forney
H. H. Willis
Jas. N. Moling
Oliver Greater
Taylor Barr
Arrests in Shenandoah County for Chicken Theft
Riley Jolat Guthridge was arrested yesterday on theft charges involving chickens from Mr. Lichliter of Strasburg. Several other men were implicated and arrested. Guthridge was taken to Woodstock jail later that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley Jolat
Guthridge
Shenandoah
Lichliter
Strasburg
Woostock
Funeral Services for Mrs Arnold in Triune Va
Funeral services were held at Bethel Church June 30 for Mrs Nancy Arnold widow of Lemuel Arnold. She was about 80 and had been in failing health. At death she was with her daughter Mintie Oates in Capon Bridge West Virginia. She leaves two daughters Janie Johnson and Mintie Oates and one sister Rebecca Anderson. Services led by Rev Good and Dr R G Beverley. Interment was in the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trone
Bethel Church
Nancy Arnold
Lemuel Arnold
Arnold
Women urged to join primary vote effort in town
A civic notice urges town women to counter vile propaganda from Senator Mapp by delivering Byrd's largest primary vote. It asks unregistered women to send their names to Miss Virginia Kurtz, as signed by Mrs. Be. L. Wunder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen. Mapp
Byrd
Virginia Kurtz
BE. L. Wunder
Walnut dining suite in Shryock sale announced
Walnut dining room suite and other excellent furniture offered at Shryock's auction. Sale set for Saturday July 18 at 1 pm with inspection invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shryock’s
Sale of automobile accessories ad on inside page
Classified notice directs readers to an automobile accessories sale advertised inside the page. The snippet indicates a multi-page listing with page references 7,14,16,18,20,21 and 1p51.
Yard Party at Greenway Church This Saturday
A yard party is set at Greenway Church this Saturday night, July 18. The event starts at 7 PM and runs until 1 AM with activities and refreshments planned for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenway Church
Red Men and Pocahontas Picnic Planned at Brunswick Park
Margaret L Hodgson notes that the Red Men and Pocahontas of Maryland Virginia and West Virginia will hold a tri state picnic at Brunswick Park Brunswick Md on Tuesday August 8. The event gathers members from several lodges for a community outing with men women and families in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Men
Pocahontas
Degree of Pocahontas
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Tri‘tate
Brunswick Park
Brunswick, Md
Miss Bogge Returns to Washington After Visit
Miss Mary Bogge who has been visiting at her father’s county home returned last evening to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bogge
Washington
Mr Douglas Grim Visits Uncle in Altoona Pa
Mr Douglas Grim departed Sunday for Altoona Pennsylvania to visit his uncle Thomas Perry, with plans to stay for a visit and discuss family matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Grim
Altoona, Pa
Thomas Perry
Workman electrocuted on pole in Charles Town
W A Feltner, 40, a Northern Virginia Power Company lineman, was killed instantly last evening when he touched a live 2,200 volt wire while connecting two lines on a pole in Charles Town West Virginia. He neglected rubber gloves said to be required by company safety rules. Feltner, with fifteen years on the job, leaves a wife two children and is linked to Clarke county Feltner family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Feltner
Northern Virginia Power Company
Charles Town
West Va
Feltner
Clarke County
Hospital fund drive teams organized in Winchester
Memorial Hospital fund campaign captains announced for Division C led by William Beverly and Division D led by D W Ritenour with captains named for teams 9 through 16. Women’s divisions nearing completion with teams 6 and 7 rostered. local colored group forming committee for minority support. Elks Lodge endorses campaign. Clarke county prep meeting in Berryville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hospital Fund
William Beverly
L. J. Frazier
I. N. Good
E. W. Newman
Frank W. Bailey
D. W. Ritenour
Andrew Bell
Henry
Baker
Carlin Gray
L. A. Hockman
Beverly
Ritenour
Winchester
Gertrude Higgins
Margaret Kelchner
O. L. Jamison
Nan Keating
H. P. Waltz
M. Adele Metz
T. G. Crim
Frances McFaden
Fanny P. Page
Elizabeth Barr
Virginia M. Baker
Madeline Anderson
Clark Smith
Mary K. Aulick
Virginia Barr
Lucy Ann Kinzel
Virginia G. Silver
Helen R.hatcher
Charles Lampkin
Edward Walker
Floyd Finley
James Robinson
George Manuel
Colored People of
Tlil
Elks
C. Vernon Eddy
Elks’ Club
Charles K. Over
Winchester Lodge
B. P. C. Elks
Winchester Lodge Elks
Berryville
Clarke County
Orndof and Brown Ad Tet Page Section Two Dollar Day
Read Orndof and Brown advertisement page two from Dollar Day edition. Details readable include pricing and product listings for the sale period with emphasis on discounts and featured items. Names Orndof Brown appear as sellers coordinating promotional deals across the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orndof & Brown
Orndoff and Brown Ad Ist Base section two Dollar Day
Read Orndoff and Brown advertisement section two from Ist Base in the Dollar Day edition. The snippet presents a fragment of pricing and product listings likely for promotional items. No further details are readable in the provided text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orndoff & Brown
Rich capitalist accosted by thug at Berry's Ferry
A bold but unsuccessful attempt was made late last night to hold up two Pittsburgh motorists on the Berry's Ferry bridge over the Shenandoah river in Clarke county. McKee Graham, Pittsburgh capitalist and horse fancier, and his stable manager Chubb, were targeted as they traveled from Loudoun to Winchester. Graham struck at the bandit, the robbers abandoned the plan, and the car sped away. Local officers doubt the assailants were seasoned criminals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Berry’s Ferry
Shenandoah River
Millwood
Clarke County
McKée Graham
Chubb
Virginia
Lewis M. Allen
Allen Farm
Graham
Dr. Allen
Upperville
Middleburg
Loudoun County
Winchester
Loudoun
Mr. Graham
Union Meeting To Be Held Soon At Handley School
The Winchester Ministerial Association will host a union outdoor service at Handley School on Sunday evening July 26. Rev Dr Charles A Freed of Grace Lutheran Church will deliver the address and the Citizens' Band will perform sacred music under Prof W H Mellwee. If rain falls the event moves to the school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Freed
Grace Lutheran Church
Handley School
Winchester Ministerial Association
Freed
Citizens’ Band
W. H. Mellwee
Greeks Auto Hit Sheriff's Car On Martinsburg Road
Sheriff Pannett escaped injury as a Greek owned auto sped behind his patrol car on Martinsburg road. The six occupants saw three tires explode in quick succession, their car hit a culvert and fence, ending facing town. Police released the driver after detaining him for reckless driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephensons
Martinsburg
Pannett
Armstrong Guests Visit Ohio and Virginia Kin in Town
Mr and Mrs Armstrong and two children from Cleveland Ohio visit Mr and Mrs Lloyd Poole on South Braddock Street with Reverend Edward Armstrong from Luray Virginia staying as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong
Cleveland, O
Edward Armstrong
Luray, Va
Lloyd Poole
South Braddock Street
Reverend Butsler and wife visit Virginia relatives
The Rev and Mrs D F Butsler departed yesterday for Harrisonburg and Staunton Virginia to spend one or two weeks visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.F. Butsler
Harrisonburg
Staunton
Mrs Salina Brown Visits Son in Lawton Oklahoma
Mrs Salina B Brown and her daughter Mrs D I Fahrney departed today for Lawton Oklahoma to visit her son William H Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salina B. Brown
D. I. Fahrney
Lawton, Okla
William H. Brown
Mrs Kate Robinson Visits Sister in Gainesboro
Mrs Kate Robinson is visiting her sister Mrs Clinton Emmart at Gainesboro, staying for an unspecified duration in a local family visit notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Kate Robinson
Clinton Emmart
Gainesboro
Scopes Trial Opens With Prayer Objection Overruled
At the Scopes trial in Dayton Tennessee Clarence Darrow objected to opening the session with prayer in the presence of the jury and Dudley Field Malone joined. Judge Raulston overruled the objections and a recess was taken. The day featured heat delays and slow photographer turnout as court prepared to rule on the motion to quash the indictment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Court Room
Dayton
Tenn
Clarence F. Darrow
Dudley Field Malone
Raulston
A. C. Stribling
Dayton Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Darrow
Scopes
Bryan
Pay Now and Save the Discount Special July Rate
The Evening Star announces a special July rate offering $4.00 per year by carrier and $3.00 by mail in advance. New subscribers quoted the same rate, urging timely payment to secure the discount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Evening Star
For Sale Brass Bed and Springs Ad
Brass bed with springs offered for sale at 316 West Leicester Street. Contact details not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leicester St
Richard family to spend week in River Springs Md
Dr and Mrs J A Richard and their daughter Mildred Richard along with Mr and Mrs Stuart H Edmonds depart tomorrow for River Springs Maryland for a week long visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Richard
Mildred Richard
Stuart H. Edmonds
River Springs
Hawkins Dies at 88. Civil War Vet of Virginia
Charles Willis Hawkins, aged eighty eight, died after a two week paralysis illness. He was a long time deacon of Amosville Baptist Church and a veteran of the Seventh Virginia Infantry in Pickett’s division. Funeral was held at Slate Mills with six nephews as pallbearers. interment in the family graveyard on the old homeplace. Survived by three daughters Mary Wall, J Maurice Rowzie, Ida Hawkins, and brothers George and Marcus Hawkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slate Mills
Rappahannock County
Charles Willis Hawkins
Mary V. Wall
Hawkins
Wall
Mr. Clements
Amosville Baptist Church
Cox
Clements
Mr. Hawkins
France
Mary Virginia Leith
James Abner Leith
Loudoun County
Leiths
Virginia
Seventh
Virginia Infantry
Pickett
Longstreet
Gettysburg
Appomattox
Amosville
Mary Y. Wall
J. Maurice Rowzie
Ida Hawkins
George Hawkins
Marcus Hawkins
Local Tuberculosis Clinic Set For Saturday Here
Mrs H D Fuller announces plans for the third clinic of the year with Dr Harper from the Virginia State Board of Health arriving Friday. He will be at the district nurse office in the Chamber of Commerce building Saturday from 9 am to noon and 2 to 6 pm for free chest examinations. Colored patients invited and urged to attend. the District Nurse Association promotes safety first in fighting tuberculosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Fuller
Tuberculosis Association
District Nurse Association
South End Hose Co Yard Party Planned For July Dates
The Ladies Auxiliary of South End Hose Company met to organize a lawn party at their hall on West Monmouth Street. Officers elected include Mrs Grover Clevenger president and Miss Sallie Supinger secretary. They plan July 30 31 and August 1, solicit community support as funds are needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End Hose Company
Grover Clevenger
Charles Haines
Sallie Supinger
Pearl Grim
Virginia Curl
Monmouth Street
Local Life Agent Catches Record Bass on Shenandoah
D W Ritenour, a well known life insurance agent, spent a day at Tiltheimer's Mill on the Shenandoah river and caught black bass weighing four pounds and three pounds and a 24% pound fish. He also caught seven other bass averaging over a pound each, earning him the title champion of the section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Ritenour
Tiltheimer
Shenandoah River
For Rent Modern 5 Room Apartment Ad
Rental notice for a five room apartment offered by Herman H. Hable. Includes location tag and reference code 7-13-1p-21. Includes no further details on size, price, or contact methods. Readers must contact owner for full terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman H. Hable
Lindamood Guests Visit From Cumberland and Roanoke
Mr and Mrs William Lindamood of Cumberland Maryland and Mrs Laura Lindamood of Roanoke Virginia were weekend guests of the Misses Boehm at their North Market street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lindamood
Cumberland, Md
Laura Lindamood
Roanoke, Va
Baltimore Guests Stay At George Washington Hotel
Mr. O Coonner and Mr. J H King of Baltimore were guests at the George Washington Hotel and visited Dr H M Canter during their stay, adding a note of local social activity to the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’coonner
J. H. King
Baltimore
George Washington Hotel
H. M. Canter
Town Residents to Host Fresh Air Children in Frederick County
Winchester residents are invited to host city children for a two week summer outing from August 5 to 19. About 90 to 100 county children will be cared for, with 66 in Opequon district. Mrs Stickley urges more volunteers and reports due by July 20 to coordinate with New York organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeh Air Children’s
Frederick County
Winchester
Rone
Stickley
Vaucluse
Opequon
Ray Albin
Frank Barley
Tom Beavers
G. W. Cadwallader
H. L. Cadwallader
R. M. Carbaugh
Joseph Carroll
M. ¢. Crounse
James Fisher
J. T. Fritts
May Ginn
Ashby Graves
W. H. Herrell
Tabile Jenkins
Gervis E. Lemley
James I. Larrick
Ben Massie
Lee Parker
M. H
J. G. Lauck
Walter Sattle
Evelyn Miller
Alice Orndorff
Minnie 'Rouzee
Alberta S. Shannon
Charles Staples
Julian Steele
W. B. Vincent
C. O. Watson
W. L.wise
C. W. Keeler
C. B. Stickley
Claude Stickley
Winchester to Entertains Ties League Meeting
The twentieth annual convention of the League of Virginia Municipalities will meet in Winchester October 13 and 14. About 100 officials from cities across the state will attend with reception plans, banquets, and tours to the Shenandoah caverns. Local clubs Rotary Kiwanis Lions and the Chamber of Commerce organize support with committees led by Dettra chester and city leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Virginia Municipalities
Winchester
League
Commonwealth
George Washington
Rotary
Kiwi
the Lions
Chamber of Comme
Shandoah
Dettrachester
Capt
Robt. L. Gray
William BB. Coope
Rotary Club
Robt. T. Barton
The
Kiwanis
Walter Ay Talbot
Lions
J. 8
Halde
Chamber ‘of Commerce
J. F. Ward
W. A. Ba
W. W
F.T. McFaden
Presbyterian Church
Robert B. Nelson
Christ Church
Colored Fighters Fined In Court
Three colored men, Herman Conley, George Nickens, and Isaiah Jackson, were fined $2 each plus costs by Justice Worsley for disorderly conduct after a near riot near Market Street and Fairfax Lane. The confrontation arose from a clash between colored and white crowds, with cops arriving as the fight escalated and the colored contingent accused the whites of an ugly name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Worsley
North Market
Marlet Street
Fairfax Lane
Herman Conley
George Nickens
Isaiah Jackson
Moling and Seal Bed Spreada and Sheets Ad
Read Moling and Seal Bed Spreada and Sheets Ad on 7th page.
Subscription Pay Delay Discount Notice
Readers are urged to pay subscriptions by July to secure a discount. New subscribers enjoy a special game rate as part of the ongoing offer.
July Rate in Effect for Subscriptions Now
The July rate is in effect with new and renewing subscribers urged to pay in advance. Carrier delivery is $4.00 per year and mail delivery is $3.00 per year. Rates apply to both new and renewing subscribers at the same amounts.
Rochester pair to summer with Harmer family
Mrs. W. Warren Sager and her son J. Harmer Sager arrived this morning from Rochester Minnesota and will spend the rest of the summer with Mr. and Mrs. Stanley H. Harmer at their home on West Gork street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Warren Sager
J. Harmer Sager
Rochester
Minn
Stanley H. Harmer
West Gork Street
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Rosenberger
Conrad Post
Geo. B. Roszel
Margaret L. Hodgson
Charlestown
Berrys Ferry
McKee Graham
River Bridge
Greeks Auto
Chattanooga
the Evening Star
Ghas.w. Hawkins
South End Hose Co
Liberal Aid
Convention of Virginias League of Municipalities
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