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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1936
Page
5
Hutchinson and Baird faced a quirky interruption when Baird struck a shot that lodged in a tree. The ball failed to drop, prompting the caddy to climb and discover the ball along with a second ball hidden in a bird's nest.
A severe electrical storm swept through the Siler area on Tuesday causing extensive damage. A barn owned by William DeHaven was destroyed along with a large quantity of corn and hay. Trees were uprooted and local residents frequent travel disrupted by debris.
Mrs. Fannie Brill of Martinsburg is visiting the Keller family in Wheatfield. James Wilson is ill and speechless for days. Bobby Huntsberger injured by a nail. Clarence Windle recovering after copperhead bite. The community includes several long drives and weekend visits among Himmelright, Cooley, Garrett, Tabler, and Lillis families.
Weekend guests included Miss Lucille Frazier daughter of Senator Frazier of North Dakota and Miss Virginia Height of Washington DC. Miss Mary Singhass returned to Loudoun after a visit with Misses Anna and Mozelle Racey. Mrs Virgie Kirby of Harrisburg PA visits with brothers Paul and Aaron Creamer while their mother is in Memorial Hospital after surgery. Miss Margaret Shenk returned to Luray after a week with Misses Jane and Marguerite Jolliffe. Prof C C Beards and family attended funeral of cousin Mrs Upright at Harpers Ferry WV. Miss Anna Racey spent Sunday.
Mrs. G. A. Miller visited Winchester with relatives and friends. Isaac Kerns and family spent a Sunday with Irvin Kerns in Siler vicinity. Mrs. James Grimes visited Jonas Chamberlin's home at Welltown. Charles Lefridge, known as Uncle Charlie, died in Chicago after wintering there. he was a familiar figure locally. Mrs. Robert Luttrell died last week. her funeral drew many attendees. Charles Dick of near here works in Winchester for Miller and Anderson after graduating high school in June.
Mrs. Henry Newlin of the Carpet place north of here died last Saturday from paralysis and was buried in Winchester last Monday. The area was struck by a severe wind hail and rain storm last Tuesday afternoon causing significant damage to orchards trees and buildings. This powerful electrical storm was one of the worst in recent years.
Green Spring Virginia July 17 visitors from Martinsburg West Virginia and New Jersey visited Mrs Strobridge’s home. The Shirley family the Nagley family and Harrison Kerns joined at E P Nagley’s home Sunday. The Webber family Lamp family and Fries spent the weekend with U S Fries. Dix family hosted visitors from Winchester and Wilmer Anderson returned from New York. Dale and Mrs Davis headed to Miami Florida after two months with E H Strobridge.
Middletown notes report Frank Weirick returning home after four weeks at a Washington hospital with two serious operations. His daughter Mrs Casper Craig is visiting to assist. Other items include Helen Cooper visiting Martinsburg, visitors from Clarksburg, a Service Class meeting July 21, and updates on local residents’ health and birthdays.
Miss Frances Brumback returns home to Oranda after a week with aunt Mrs. M. C. Keys in Front Royal. Mr. Gilbert Brumback and sisters Mary and Frances visited Richmond on Monday for business. Mr. Hubert L. Keller and son Richard of Hagerstown are visiting relatives. Mrs. M. C. Keys and son J. C. Keys joined Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Brumback for a Sunday visit. Mr. and Mrs. Mason Lineburg and daughter of Hyattsville also mentioned.
Mr. Horace Lineburg and Mrs. Nettie Gray both from Washington DC visited Mr. and Mrs. James Boggs on Monday. Mrs. Gayetta Lineburg of Marlboro joined them. Miss Minnie Orndorff returned to her home after spending several days with her nephew W Resta Orndorff at Clary.
Mr and Mrs James Russell and children of Red Bud and Mr and Mrs Zirkle Williams of Cedar Creek Grade visited Mr and Mrs John H Perry in Mt Pleasant with Eva Perry of Winchester also present It was the first time all eight Perry children spent the day there Master Albert Hamilton is in Washington DC visiting his brother Luther Hamilton Lucille Perry visits Winchester Pearl Cochran visits Vennor Milhon family Brandon Allamong of Winchester visited Bessie Rosenberger Sunday School is at 10 am with no preaching service Children Day services at 8 pm Public invited
Stephens City July 17. Mrs. Clayton Manuel and children of Winchester hosted a weiner roast on the lawn at Mr. and Mrs. M. Carbaugh home. Relatives and friends joined in the afternoon gathering.
Mrs. Effie Williams stays at Midway Cabin Camp while son is abroad. Several residents travel or visit relatives in Washington Asbury Park and New York areas. Notables include Mrs. Roberts visiting from Norfolk with Miss Geraldine Bennett, and Mr. Arthur Brehma visiting the Campbell home.
A proposed rail road handcar race between two section crews in Walla Walla was dropped due to lack of a handcar. An agent for a transcontinental line said his road had not used one in 10 years.
Washington opinion piece traces long history of rural urban divide from ancient times to modern America. It notes farmers and city interests shaped parties, highlights the Lemke agrarian candidacy, populist roots, and shifts from Whig to Republican eras with farm relief and tariff policy.
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