Front Royal Briefs: Socials and Travels
Front Royal notes a dinner hosted by Col and Mrs Beverley Browne for Col and Mrs W W Whiteside of the Remount Depot. Various residents and visitors arrive or depart, including Mrs Duffield May from Roanoke and families visiting relatives on Cloud Street and Virginia Beach.
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Front Royal
Beverley Browne
Druid Hill
W. W. Whiteside
Remount
iGol
8. C. Reynolds
Serena
Parker Hitt
Hitt
Washington, D. C
Will Rogers Makes Wild Boy In New Comedy
Will Rogers stars in a light hearted film about a carefree man whose wife urges retirement while his urge to play keeps him in mischief making. The comedy unfolds as Will remains a spirited character in humorous situations.
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Will
Will Rogers
Johnston Family Visiting in Tenafly and Cape May
Mrs. W. E. Johnston and her children William Jr and Rosalie of Tenefly New Jersey visit Mrs. Johnston's parents Mr. and Mrs B V Atwood at their Blue Ridge avenue home. Mr and Mrs Frank Gibb and family plan to leave early next week for a stay at Cape May.
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R. G. Yarrington
Baltimore
Clarence Simpson
Blackwell Cary
Clarence “Clapsaddle
Jean
Funnel
Oo. W. Carper
Roanoke
Betty Wall
Major
J. F. Wall
Walter Reid Hospital
Washington, D. C
Albert Darby
Albert, Jr
Philadelphia
Elder
J. T. Rowe
Mamie Wiles
J. T. Jr
A. L. Harrison
W. E. Johnston
William, Jr
Rosalie
Tenefly, N. J
Frank Gibb
Cape May
Handy Andy at Palace Theatre Delivers Big Laughs
Advance previews call Handy Andy the funniest comedy of his career. Will relocates from his drug store to pig rearing, golf, and a Mardi Gras trip with Peggy Wood and Mary Carlisle guiding his choices. He clocks a magical dance with Conchita Montenegro as chaos erupts at the Comus ball.
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Handy Andy
Palace Theatre
Will
Peggy Wood
Mary Carlisle
Conchita
Foretelling Future Events in Everyday Objects
The article lists many superstitious tools used to predict the future including tea leaves lamps clouds keys water dreams smoke wax mirrors flour and animal livers. It notes how people historically relied on these items for guidance in uncertain times.
Family Pioneer Reunions Grow Across Shenandoah Valley
Shenandoah Valley descendants from Snapps Hottle Duddras Rinker and other clans gather for annual reunions at sites in Strasburg Zepp Jordan Springs and nearby towns. Events feature speakers pork picnic lunches and genealogical gatherings as hundreds descend from across Virginia Maryland West Virginia and beyond.
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Shenandoah Valley
American Republic
Snapps
Hottles
Singhass
Imbachs
Duddras
Swindels
Stellards
Butslers
Paynes
Rinkers
Bakers
Republic
Baker
St. Stephens Church
Strasburg
John Nicholas Baker
America
Germany
Harry P. Baker
Ranier
R. H. Baker
Middletown
Melvin Baker
Pasadena
Frank Baker
Fairfield
Peer
Arthur Peer
Zepp
Cedar Creek Valley
Rinker
Jordan Springs
Virginia
West Virgina
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Rotterdam
Holland
Hottle-Kellar-Travers
Hottle
Toms Brook
Shenandoah County
W. M. Barbe
Johanne Hottle
Palisade Glacier Described as Southernmost Ice Peak
Palisade Glacier in Inyo County California extends seven miles and is noted as the continent's most southerly ice peak.
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Palisade Glacier
Inyo County
California
Varied Program Outlined For League Meeting In Staunton
The League of Virginia Municipalities announces its annual convention in Staunton for September 1920 with the Virginia Police Executives Association and Building Officials Conference joining that week. Highlights include housing, municipal finance, public works, and police administration topics with notable guest speakers and expected strong attendance from Virginia city officials led by Winchester’s mayor and council members.
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League of Virginia Municipalities
Staunton
Morton L. Wallerstein
Virginia Police Executives’ Association
Building Officials’ Conference of Virginia
League
Virginia
League of Virginia
Wallerstein
Winchester
Common Council
C. R. Anderson
Windowless Facades In Algiers Arab Quarter
In the Arab section of Algiers the houses are windowless and face dense streets too narrow and steep for vehicles. The description notes the compact, steep urban fabric and limited access.
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Algiers
Aerial Thrill Star of Russell Circus Performs Feat
Marvelous Air Act features a young performer born in rural communities who, after weeks of practice, now executes a half somersault and catches a swinging trapeze bar by the heel. She speaks of safety, risk, and entertainment as she headlines the Russell Circus in Winchester on July 31.
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Athleta
Russell Bros. Circus
Winchester
Cat
Russell Bros
Russell Circus
Aerial Marvel Charms as Humble Star Thrills Crowd
The performer blends daring feats with grace, proving her aerial success does not breed conceit. Audiences witness a steady poise and measured artistry that earns admiration beyond mere spectacle.
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Estly
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Scranton
Paul Jackson
West Main St
Ann Turner
Sara Huston
Manor Road
Grant Megargee, Jr
Wyndham Lee
B. J. Williams
Virginia Beach
Norfolk
Jeannie
J. A. Silman
Cloud Street
Barbara
Evelyn Higgins
Ocean View
Edward A. Clark
Henry Turner
Bureau of Public Roads
Bedford
I. O. Kibler
Kibler
Lumber and
Pps
McKay Gliders
McKay
Geo. W. Kurtz
Cameron Street
U. 8 S
Herrell Sales Corp
S. Loudoun St
Orange
Indian River
Rocky Ford
Georgia
Robinson Ice Plant
N. Main St
Crystal
John Unger
Frontier Days
Valley
Duddra
Dutrow
Dutterer
Duttra
Detterer
Dudrer
Dudrear
Dettra
Mt. Tabor Park
Rocky Ridge
George Philip Duddra
Cumberland Valley
United States
William B. Duttera
Salisbury
N. C
H. B. Dudrow
Hyattsville
Alvin Dutterer
Westminster
Leola Dixon
Lester B. Dutrow
Bruce Dotterer
Thurmont
Bernice Dotterer
York
C. E. Dudrear
Walkersville
William H. Logan
Woodstock
Snapp
Opequon
This
A. M. B. Snapp
Levels
W. Va
John
Barbara Snapp
Payne
Big Springs
Martinsburg
Josiah
Martha Shepherd Payne
Ernest Payne
Oscar Miller
Bessie Ridgeway
Carrie Engle
Hattie Hoffman
Assisant
Frances Payne
Endless Caverns
New Market
George G. Peery
Roanoke College
Salem
Blue Ridge Mountains
Piedmond
Atoka
Upperville
Lakeland
Lake
John S. Mosby
Partisan
Piedmont
Mosby
Wonder Girl
Cammertire CO
Yaaa Braddock & Boscawen Aa
Tee
Oshima Island
Tokyo
Tome
MO W. Rosenberger
Etter
Bickers Motor Co
Shell Station
Martinsburg Pike
Amherst & Boscawen Sts
Valley Ave
Braddock St
Twin-City Oil & Cas Corp
Muggs McGinnis
Central Press
BY Wally Bishop
Big Sister
Tive
Louis
Byles Forgrave
Boody
Baker’s Service
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