Plans For State Home Economics Federation Grow
Home Economics students from Frederick Clarke Kenandoah Fauquier and Warren counties across 17 schools met with advisors at Elizabeth Furnace for a planning session and picnic. They previously formed the Northern Triangle Federation of Young Homemakers of Virginia and now consider a state organization with Green and gold colors. A nominating committee was named for October 18 in Marshall to draft a creed and banner as about 300 members anticipate closer faculty contact and intensified cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star City
Frederick
Clarke
Kenandoah
Fauquier
Warren
Elizabeth Furnace
Future Farmers of America
Boyce
Northern Triangle Federation of Young Homemakers of
Virginia
Boyce Meeting
Helen Har
Leslie D. Kline
Frederick County
A. F. Robertson
Clarke County
Orville Wake
Marshall
Hardesty
Berryville
Nettie Yowell
Louise Stickley
Strasburg
Katherine Watson
Middletown
Pauline Rhodes
Stephens City
Madison Lodge Honors Fisher for Long Service
Madison Lodge No. 6 I O O F presented an emblem ring to John Fisher Past Noble Grand at the regular meeting. Fisher rose through the lodge’s chairs and has long been active in Odd Fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Lodge No. 6
John Fisher
Soapy Tarzans Back in Cape Girardeau
Two 12 year olds Russell Hibbs and Wilbur Meumeyer revived tree sitting in Cape Girardeau Mo despite a severe windstorm. Their mothers repeatedly sent up soap water and towels and ordered them to wash behind their ears ending the stunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarzans
Cape Girardeau
Russell Hibbs
Wilbur Meumeyer
Tamia 4-H Club Short Course Chooses Ned Crawley President
Ned Crawley of Blacksburg was named president of the 1938 Tamia 4-H club short course by 1,211 delegates. He won a blue ribbon for health at the 1937 National 4-H club congress in Chicago and studies at Hampden-Sydney College. About 32 Frederick County youths attend the course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned Crawley
Blacksburg
Crawley
Chicago
Hampden-Sydney College
Frederick County
Death Calls John Ramey
John William Jack Ramey 84 retired farmer of Richwood Hall Middleway district died about 10 PM Monday in Charles Town General Hospital after a recent operation. Survived by five daughters two brothers and three sisters. Services Thursday at 3 PM at home conducted by Rev George Hasel with Rev J H Haley. Interment Edge Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers nephews listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Town
W. VA
John William
Jack") Ramey
Sarah Ann Clendenning
Middleway
Preston Feagans
Eva Ramey
Frank Downey
Martinsburg
D. W
William T. Ramey
Eben P. Trussell
Laura and
Lillie
Middleway M. E. Church South
George Hasel
J. H. Haley
Edge Hill Cemetery
W. Frank Ramey
Webb Ramey
Ray Trussell
W. E. Trussell
Arthur Ramey
Frostburg
Remains of John W. Ramey Fathered by Mr Ramey
The notice states that Mrs. Turner Locke, Miss Mary W. Ramey and John W. Ramey Jr. are the widow and children of the late John W. Ramey of Winchester. His father was Mr. Ramey and relatives live in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramey
John W. Ramey
Winchester
Turner Locke
Mary W. Ramey
John W. Ramey, Jr
Prayer Meeting and Sunday School Picnic at Lutheran Church
The Lutheran Church of Our Saviour holds its Wednesday prayer service at 7.45 pm at 19 North Washington Street with Rev. C. W. Lowe delivering the sermon titled The Devil's Wedge. A Sunday School picnic is planned for tomorrow afternoon with a bus leaving the parsonage at 3.30 pm for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church of Our Saviour
North Washington Street
C. W. Lowe
Chimes to Be Installed at Grace Methodist Church Next Monday
Special to The Star. WN Va July 20 installation of memorial chimes at Grace Methodist Church to be dedicated August 7 with a sermon by Rev. W W McIntyre. McShane Bell Foundry will reinforce the belfry and install the bells after timberwork. Programmed events include a McShane representative and E O Larrick guiding music. Middletown Mayor elect Fred J Larrick uncovered an old Sunday School Journal dating to 1840 and noting Middletown’s first Sunday School on August 24, 1828. The 1819 church founder George Bell, a Wesleyan convert, is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Pickwart
McShane Bell Found Company
Baltimore
W. W. McIntyre
D. D
Winchester
M. E. Church
South
McShane Foundry
E. O. Larrick
Fred J. Larrick
Middletown
Grace Church
John Allemony
Newtown
Stephensburg
Stephens City
George Bell
John Wesley
Pennypacker Injured in Virginia Car Crash Near Blacksburg
Jack Pennypacker, Winchester resident and VPI student, was injured when his mother's car veered on Route Eleven near Christiansburg, hitting a telephone pole. He suffers a badly broken leg, bruises, and shock. a companion was uninjured. He may be moved home next week if no complications arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christiansburg
Jack Pennypacker
Winchester
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Blacksburg
Alvin S. Pennypacker
Mr. Pennypacker
Mr Bennett to Address Rotary Club Luncheon
J Bennett of the Viscose seers at Front Royal Virginia has accepted an invitation to deliver an address at the Rotary Club luncheon tomorrow. The club will meet at the usual hour at the Country Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bennett
Front Royal
Rotary Club
Police Court Cases Heard Today
Police Court records list Fannie Cook colored of 1104 South Loudoun charged with fighting and fined 15 dollars 25 cents plus costs. Felix Short of 811 South Loudoun charged with drunk and disorderly conduct fined 15 dollars 25 cents plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Cook
South Loudoun
Felix Short
Former Park Star to Be Honored in Washington Series
Glenn McQuillan, a Shenandoah Valley standout, will be honored Friday and Saturday at Griffith Stadium in Washington. The St. Louis Browns will feature him in left field for both games against the Senators as fans from Winchester Brunswick and nearby areas travel to pay tribute. Box seats are available through Ed Burch for $1.10, offering a cheaper way to watch the celebration and McQuillan’s early Brown's performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn McQuillan
Griffith Stadium
Washington
Shenandoah Valley Star
St. Louis Browns
Senators
Gabby Street
Browns
McQuillian
Winchester
Brunswick
Brown
McQuillan
Priday
Ed Burch
Winchester Night marks Dickey Ridge Lodge opening
One hundred Winchester residents are set to attend Winchester Night tomorrow to celebrate Dickey Ridge Lodge on Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park. The rustic lodge offers outdoor dining and dancing space with indoor accommodations, located five miles south of Front Royal. Andrew Bell leads a committee of ten selling tickets at the lodge, with 75 already sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Dickey Ridge Lodge
Shenandoah National Park
Front Royal
Andrew Bell
Hitler Plan Seen As Step Toward Wider Negotiations
Reported discussions indicate Hitler urged the German envoy to show willingness for cooperation by sharing in finding haven for political and social refugees. Viscount Halifax chaired talks with Bonnet and Daladier while King George praised France’s unknown soldier and stressed shared duties to defend democratic institutions. France sought British pledge not to activate the Italy Britain friendship pact until Mussolini closes a similar deal with Paris.
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Germany
Stephan Osusky
Paris
Halifax
George
France
City Hall
Bonnet
Daladier
King George
Queen Elizabeth
Lebrun
Britain
Europe
Italy
Far East
Mussolini
Republic Asks Man About Threats Against Sodder
Hamman denied knowledge of the telephone call or any threats against Sodder’s life while Sodders said the threat was not serious though he sought to see Mrs. Hamman. Patton named Ohioans who would offer a different version of the strike incidents. Witnesses described alleged clubbing and gas exposure of men and women and depicted Berger private police as tourists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamman
Sodders
Sodder
LaFollette
P-Wis
Patton
Berger
Prog-Wis
Subpoenas eyed in 1935 Berger strike probe findings
The inquiry revealed a list of witnesses and possible subpoenas. Republic paid 130 for labor disturbance expenses in Canton Ohio from June to September 1935. Payments went to Sodders and Ray for undercover work during the Berger plant six day strike. Williams admitted gratuities to 200 or 300 informants and described a Canton incident with a gas bomb during the strike zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaFollette
Patton
Joseph F. Gilroy
Republic
Canton
Ohio
Gilroy
Berger Manufacturing Company
Kenneth. J. Sadders
Cleveland
Edward C. Ray
Warren
Ray
Sheet Metal Workers Union of Canton
A. F. of L
Prog- Wis
Sodders
Ad Ray
Berger
James L. Williams
Williams
Sadders
Samuel Marconi
Rioting at Maytag plant spurs National Guard action
In Newton Iowa July 20 National Guard troops restored order after about 20 minutes of street fighting near the Maytag washing machine plant. More than 20 people were beaten or knocked down and at least six suffered serious injuries as union strikers and supporters clashed with back to work advocates. The factory remained closed as authorities considered further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Iowa
National Guard
Maytag
National
Matt A. Tinley
CIO
Protect
Armored National Guard
William Gaines
Testimony Ordered in Death Investigation of Mrs Maybelle Sidley
Attorney General Gordon Conant orders testimony in the death inquiry into Mrs Maybelle Sidley malted milk heiress at the Toronto home of W Perkins Bull lawyer. Richard Casson secretary to Bull is among expected witnesses and Casson was left 2000 by Mrs Sidley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maybelle Sidley
Toronto
Ontario
W. Perkins Bull
Gordon Conant
Richard Casson
Bull
Casson
Sidley
Central Press
Grimm Beats Cooper In A Golf Match
Ralph Grimm, a newcomer at Winchester, defeated Clarke Cooper 75 to 78 in the semi final of the 1938 Championship Tournament. Grimm led 3 up after nine but Cooper leveled by the 15th. The winner faces L D Arnold or Laurie Hill in the final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Grimm
Winchester
Clarke Cooper
Grimm
Cooper
L. D. Arnold
Laurie Hill
Hill
Royal Family Attends Mass for Queen in Sinaia
King Carol and his younger brother Nicholas attended mass at Sinaia with other royals after Dowager Queen Marie’s death. Nicholas, exiled since 1937 for marrying a commoner, was summoned to funeral and warned to depart Romania after ceremonies. Foreign delegations include Paul of Yugoslavia, the Kent dukes, Goering, and a French military group. The queen’s funeral train will be painted dark lilac.
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Bucharest
Carol
Nicholas
Marie
Sinaia
Romania
Paul
Yugoslavia
Duke and Duchess of Kent
Hermann Wilhelm Goering
Germany
Kurten de Argesch
New Dining Car Set To Open Thursday In City
The new dining car on East Piccadilly street opens this Thursday July 21. Owner Charles W. Eldridge leased the lot from Charley Reuss Co and has hired a landscape gardener. The 45 foot deluxe car seats 36 and is the largest south of Philadelphia with air conditioning stainless interiors and 24 hour service planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouss Fire Company
East Piccadilly Street
Charles W. Eldridge
Charley Reuss Company
United States
Westhester
Philadelphia
Member of Survey Party
Middletown Virginia July 20 John Fred Larrick Jr son of J P Larrick of this place has accepted a position as member of a survey party He left for Radford Va Sunday Larrick a junior at Virginia Military Institute is engaged in a survey of the State Teachers College at East Radford
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Middletown
John Fred Larrick, Jr
J. P. Larrick
Radford
Larrick
Virginia Military Institute
State Teachers College
East Radford
Pickpocket Gets Practice After Purse Theft
Practice outing in New Britain, Connecticut ends with a pickpocket lifting Anthony Canata's purse. The purse held a driver license and a Confederate hundred dollar bill, prompting police to pursue the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Britain, Conn
Anthony Cannata
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Northern Triangle Federation
Madison Lodge
Miller’s
Loudoun Sta
John Ramey
W. W. Mentyre
Middletown Memorial
Mr. Bennett
Richmond
Luray
Charlottesville
Culpeper
Loudoun St
Glen McQuillan
Will
Dickey Ridge
Hitler
Ralph L. Dewey
New Dealer
Ohi State University
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
W. C. J. Bramback
Firestone
Ee Eee
Firestone Auto Supply and Service Store
N. Main St
Rosenberger’s
John W
Rosenberger & Co
Braddock St
Charley Rouss
East Piccadilly
Survey Party
O’connell
S. Braddock St
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