Brother and Sister Reunite After Sixty Years
A joyful meeting occurred at the home of Mr and Mrs Omer Pirkey in Strasburg when Mr and Mrs J G Pirkey visited from Streator Illinois for an extended stay. The pair had not seen each other since shortly after the Civil War, tracing Mrs Pirkey’s first marriage in 1865 to Lieut J M Michael, later widowed and remarried to J C Pirkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omer Pirkey
Strasburg
J. GC. Pirkey
Streaton
Ill
J. C. Pirkey
Pirkey
J. M. Michael
Greencastle
Missouri
Michael
Streator
Ohio and Pennsylvania Motoring Party Visits Here
A group of motorists from Ohio and Pennsylvania spent several days sightseeing around Winchester and the Shenandoah Valley. They registered at Hotel Jack and included Mr. and Mrs. H. T. B. Lusher and Mrs. Elizabeth Pease of Charleroi Pa and Mrs. A. B. Pease and Mr. A. B. Pease of Dover Center Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Winchester
Shenan Goah Valley
Hotel Jack
H. T. B. Lusher
Elizabeth Pease
Charleroi
A. B. Pease
Dover Center
Rev. John L. Jackson to Join Family at Kernstown
The Rev. John L. Jackson rector of St. Martin's Episcopal Church Charlotte NC is due to arrive by automobile at Kernstown early next week. He will spend about a month with Mrs. Jackson and the Crawford family on annual vacation and is noted for his past tenure at Emmanuel Church Harrisonburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Jackson
Kernstown
John L. Jackson
St. Martin’s Episcopal Church
Charlotte
N. C
Thurman Mason Returns From Pleasant Staunton Weekend
Mr. Thurman Mason has returned to his home here after spending a delightful weekend with friends in Staunton Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurman Mason
Staunton
Abner Huntsberry
Bayville
Long Island
Hirths Guests of Wardensville Family
Mr and Mrs W J Hirth of Homestead Pennsylvania have been guests of Mr and Mrs C L Hirth and family at Wardensville Virginia during a visit lasting several days.
Latimer Kevarick Visit Ties Pa and Va Families
Mr. and Mrs. Latimer Kevarick of Homestead Pennsylvania have been guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Hirth at Wadesville Clarke county Virginia and accompanied Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Hirth back to their home.
Mrs E Granville Shirley Visits Relatives in Winchester
Mrs. E Granville Shirley of 116 Decatur Street returns from Winchester Virginia after a week with relatives. She is accompanied by her sister Mrs John C Cather of Winchester who will stay a few days as her guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Granville Shirley
Decatur Street
Winchester
Shirley
John C. Cather
Cumberland (Md
Carrolls Stay at Hotel Jack During Virginia Valley Visit
Mr and Mrs F J Carroll of Mone sen Pa have been motoring in the Virginia Valley and were guests this week at Hotel Jack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Carroll
Monessen, Pa
Virginia Valley
Jack
Mrs. E Morgan Pendleton Visiting Washington Relative
Mrs. E Morgan Pendleton of Washington visits at the home of her brother in law Dr. William P McGuire on Amherst Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Morgan Pendleton
Washington
William P. McGuire
Amherst Street
Hill Family Returns From Loudoun Visit
Mr. Joseph R. Hill and his daughter Mrs. A. L. Turner arrived home on South Cameron Street after ten days visiting relatives at their former homeplace in Loudoun County Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph R. Hill
A. L. Turner
South Cameron Street
Loudoun County
Notable Visitors and Stayovers at Local Hotel
A string of visitors checked in and out of Hotel Jack including Mrs. George H. Grimm and Master Elwood Grimm from Alexandria Virginia, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Gardner of Orlando Florida, and Mr. R. C. Canon of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Other guests included William Moses and George IL. Jones from Washington and Mr. John A. Parsons and family from Miami.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Gardner
Orlando, Fla
R. C. Canon
Pittsburgh, Pa
Hotel Jack
Messrs
William Moses
George IL. Jones
Washington
G. F. House
John A. Parsons and Family
Miami, Fla
Portland Guests Visit in Clarke County
Mrs. Minerva Nulton of Portland Oregon is the guest of Mrs. Miller Jenkins on North Cameron Street. She is accompanied by her grandson John Tapscott of Portland who is visiting his father at Berryville in Clarke County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minerva Nulton
Portland, Oreg
Miller Jenkins
North Cameron Street
James Ferguson
Baltimore
Emma Affleck
South Cameron Street
Luptons Return from Sesqui Centenary Trip
Mrs. Mary S. Lupton and her daughter Miss Carrie Lupton returned home after a month visiting Ocean City New Jersey Philadelphia for the Sesqui Centennial and Buck Hill Falls Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary S. Lupton
Carrie Lupton
Ocean City
N. J
Philadelphia
Buckhill Falls
Cather Family Returns Home After Maryland Visit
Mr and Mrs Silas Cather and family return home after a week as guests of Mrs Cather s sister Mrs C A Williams of Dickerson Maryland They are accompanied by Miss Elizabeth Williams who will be their guest
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Cather
Miss Mazie Fries Guest at Fries Home
Miss Mazie Fries daughter of Clarence Fries of Washington visits at the home of D A Fries in Albin staying as a guest during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mazie Fries
Clarence Fries
Washington
D. A. Fries
Albin
Fugitt Family Trip Heads to Martinsburg and Cumberland
Mr and Mrs Fred Fugitt and daughters Nancy Helen Jane and Dixie motor to Martinsburg then Helen and Nancy depart for Cumberland Maryland to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred. Fugitt
Nancy
Helen
Jane
Dixie Fugitt
Martinsburg
Cumberland
Local residents return from Atlantic City vacation
Messrs Warren Eddy Kenneth Rush and Elmer Fuller arrived home last night from Atlantic City New Jersey where they spent their vacation together, returning to their place after the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Warren, Eddy
Kenneth Rush
Elmer Fuller
Atlantic City
N. J
Mrs Martha Crounse visits Stephens City hosts
Mrs Martha Crounse of Stephens City is guest of her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs E A Mc Glathery at their home on the Sen seney road. Mr R E Binnes of Warner Brothers Pictures district office was in town today on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Crounse
Stephens City
E. A. McGlathery
Senseney Road
R. E. Binnes
Warner Brothers’ Pictures
Local figures from Hagerstown attend meetings and visit near Washington
Mr. M F Riley president and Messrs R Paul Smith and C M Harris vice presidents of Potomac Edison Company of Hagerstown attend a board meeting in town. C R McCann and daughter Ruth visit Washington for business. Ruth will stay with Miss Connie Bang in Alexandria. Various other residents travel for visits and business including Miss Elsie Smoot to Brunswick and Miss Hodgson to Atlantic City and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Riley
Messrs
R. Paul Smith
C. M. Harris
Potomac Edison Company
Hagerstown
Board of Directors
C. R. McCann
Ruth McCann
Washington
McCann
Miss McCann
Connie Bang
Alexandria
Margaret Hodgson
Rose Ebersole
Atlantic City
New York City
Social Notes and Visiting Guests Reach Across States
Mrs. William McKenzie hosts a dinner for her niece Pauline Henry of Baltimore. John Stewart visits Washington on business. Mrs. Samuel H. Miller of Harrisonburg visits the Hansbroughs in town. L. W. McCormick stays in Uniontown with relatives. Frank Walters of Hagerstown spends the weekend here with friends. Louise Greenawalt returns from York and attends the Sesqui-Centennial in Philadelphia. Industry figures from Metro Goldwyn, Liberty Film Exchange, First National, and Paramount were in town. E Bruce Capper departs for Richmond on business. Mrs. W. W. Baldwin returns from Baltimore. Mrs. M. H. Shipe heads to Washington for several weeks. Williams family of Kenova, A. W. Miller of Blacksburg, and Misses Margaret and Harriet Hunter stop at the George Washington Hotel en route to Shenandoah caverns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Philip Boys
Metro- Goldwyn Picture Company
Jake Flax
Liberty Film Exchange
J. Hi. Marks
First National Company
Richard Cudahan
Paramount Company
Williams
Ke=nova, Pa
A. W. Miller
Blacksburg
Margaret and
Harriet Hunter
Darum, Ill
Shenandoah Valley
George Washington Hotel
Luray Plans Parade for Shenandoah National Park Victory
Luray Virginia and Page county prepare a large celebration tied to Congress approving a bill to create Shenandoah National Park. The event runs from 9 30 a m to 10 p m with a band concert parade floats and fireworks as thousands join the observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luray
Page County
Shenandoah National Park
Main and
Court Street
Parades and Skyland Pageant Highlight Day’s Events
A day of events begins at 6 a m with remarks by W F Keyser and Floyd W Weaver. Band concerts at 2 p m and 7 p m. Thrilling trapeze by the Valentines at 2 30 p m and 8 30 p m. Athletic events at 3 p m. Grand fireworks display at 9 p m. The parade spans over a mile featuring a Skyland pageant with historical and allegorical floats of the National Park area. The procession includes Indian history, King George, colonial era, and the sesquicentennial period with the Shenandoah Valley and Luray gateway floats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Keyser
Floyd W. Weaver
Valentines
Skyland
National Park Area
George
George Washington
Southern Appalachian National Park Area
Welch
Smith
Grege
Kelsey
Temple
Shenandoah Valley
Luray
Hurricanes Wreak Havoc Along Florida Coast
A powerful hurricane battered the Florida coast from Miami to West Palm Beach with winds up to 100 mph. Vessels including the Wilhelm A Riedemann and Zulieta reported distress, and 40 yachts sank in Lake Worth. Towns suffered outages and heavy property damage exceeding a million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelm A. Riedemann
Miami
Jupiter Inlet
Zulieta
Brunswick
Bimini
Gulf Refining Company
J. M. Guffey
Jacksonville
Clyde Line
Seminole
Lake Worth
Ocean Boulevard
Winter Playground
West Palm Beach
del Ray
Pompano
Western Union Telegraph Company
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Palm
Beach
Fla
Iricane
Virginia
Charleston
Virginia Capes
Florida
Cedar Keys
Atlantic
Atlantic States
Gulf of Mexico
Mexico
West Hawshaw
Ansalvo
Atlantic Seaboard
Modern Arctic Home Aided Byrd Pole Dash
The article details a modern celotex Arctic home at Spitzbergen aiding Lieutenant Commander Richard Byrd in a record North Pole flight of 1 500 miles in 15 hours 80 minutes aboard a Fokker. It notes radio contact, scientific gear, and provisions for a 47 crew, plus Byrd's use of new navigation tools and plans for further polar exploration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic
Richard B. Byrd
North Pole
Spitzbergen
King's Bay
Byrd
Pole
Polar North
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Chantier
South
United States Bureau of Standards
Mr. Bumstead
National Geographic Society
Amundsen
G. W. Littlehales
Navy
Magnetic North Pole
Bolthla Land
Littlehales
U. S. Navy
Isda
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
North
Admiral Peary
Greenland
MacMillan
Etah
Polar Sea
G. O. Noble
Fokker
Herbert Gréggs
Peary
Tromme
Norway
Trommi Spitz Berzen
Peary Land
Peary Base
Eplitzbergen
New Land
Norge
Lieenant Byrd
South Pole
Spitzbergene
Storm Causes Ship Damage Crops and Wires
A late report describes a storm between Palm Beach and Jupiter Inlet moving north north westward. Miami suffered about 100000 dollars in damage, mostly to pear crops. A line man died after contact with a live wire at a telegraph pole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palm Beach
Jupiter Inlet
Miami
Storm-Swept Yachts Break Anchors at Yacht Club Pier
A storm toppled a pier area as twenty yachts anchored there broke loose and smashed into structures and other vessels. No injuries reported, but property damage is under investigation by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yacht Club
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clarence Lamp
Clearbrook
Welby Renner
Russell Lamp
Stephenson
Nat Hawkins
Key Yeakley
Bessie Thornton
Armenta Cornell
Ina
Norman Cooper
C. A. Freed
Woodstock
Music Lovers’ Club
Episcopal Church
Fourth District of Music Lovers’ Clubs
Virginia Federation of Music Clubs
Fredericksburg
Herndon
Orange
Harrisonburg
New Market
Mount Jackson
Edinburg
Presbyterian Church
Massanutten Academy
Chamber of Commerce
Calvert
Sample Shoe Store
W. J. Hirth
Homestead, Pa
C. L. Hirth
Wardensville, Va
George H. Grimm
Master Elwood Grimm
J. W. Winkfield
Dorothy Winkfield
Major
Mrs. B. Frank Rittenhouse
Leesburg
H. F. Byrd
Clarke County
Mildred L. Marmion
Washington, D. C
Dorothy Crisman
Estella Hepner
Miss Hepner
Jack Stanton
Gladys Kerfoot
Mrs. Cecil Grim
H. H. Startzman
Western Electric Company
E. Foster
Helm
William Saylor
Kokomo
Ind
Greenspring
James. A. Hughes
Jack Martini
Pickering
Broadway, Va
M. F. Poyntz
Roanoke Va
Richmond Machinery and Equipment Company
Richmond, Va
Elsie Smoot
Brunswick, Md
8. G
E. A. Cornblatt
Lyda Chapman
Leader Store
William McKenzie
Pauline Henry
John Stewart
Samuel H. Miller
Harrisonburg, Va
Mrs
Garland Hansbrough
L. W. McCormick
Uniontown, Pa
Frank Walters
Hagerstown, Md
Louise Greenawalt
York
Melvin Shirkey
Miss Greenawalt
E. Bruce Capper
Richmond
W. W. Baldwin
M. H. Shipe
the Nathanson Company
N. Loudoun (Main
Suzar Cane
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