Nesmith Family Reunion at Shockeysville Highlights Local History
The third annual Nesmith family reunion gathered about 100 descendants at the old Nesmith homestead near Shockeysville now owned by Berne Holliday. Entertainment included music, recitations, and vocal performances by Royal and Irving Nesmith, Robert Butler, and Miss Goldie Nesmith with her sister Mrs. Opal Fletcher. Local attendees from several towns joined relatives from Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal
Irving Nesmith
C. H. Smith
Minnie
Carlotta McCarty
Edward Riffey
Elsie Butler
Royal Nesmith
Minne McCarty
John Nesmith
Johnstown
Martinsburg
Berkeley Springs
Inwood
Gerrardstown
W. Va
Winchester
Shockeysville
Social Calendar Wednesday Activities At Local Venues
Kiwanis Club holds a luncheon at George Washington Hotel at 12 30 p m. The First Baptist Church young people's choir meets at 7 p m. Winchester Benevolent Order meets at 8 p m. Rotary Club luncheon at 12 30 p m. Ridgway yard party for Paynes Chapel Sunday School benefit. Rinker family reunion at Jordan Springs. Robert Y Conrad Post American Legion meets at 1 p m Friday at the George Washington Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
George Washington Hotel
Young People’s Choir
The
First Baptist Church
Winchester Pode
Benevolent Order of
Rotary Club
Ridgeway
Paynes Chapel
Rinker
Jordan Springs
Robert Y. Conrad Post
American Legion
Miss Julia Davis Weds Paul West in Lakesville Conn
The ceremony unites Miss Julia Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs John W Davis with Mr Paul West son of Mrs Paul West of New York at the Unitarian Church in Yonkers. The couple will reside in New York after a wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Davis
Paul West
Lakesville
Conn
Little Theatre Plans Models of Stage Sets Display
Little Theatre members and friends are invited to the opening August 1 of the Little Theatre Lounge at One Fifth Avenue Hotel mezzanine. Models of stage sets by Cleon Throckmorton will be shown including a portable park presentation stage used by the Public Welfare department. The exhibit will run for weeks and be followed by another exhibition of equal interest to Little Theatre groups. Mr and Mrs Frank M Stover of Washington DC were Sunday guests of his brother the Rev George W Stover on North avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Theatre
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Cleon Throckmorton
Department of Public Welfare
Frank M. Stover
Washington, D. C
Rev
George W. Stover
North Avenue
At Our Fountain The Coolest Spot in Town
Local fountain ad promotes Sodae’s Sundaes and fresh fruit rides with 5c fudge sickle and double header ice cream cones at Brooks' Pharmacy inviting customers to a refreshing break in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks’ Pharmacy
Return From a Delightful Trip To Covington
Mrs. Joseph H. Cooper and Mrs. Edith Hauptman with Strother Sherman and his wife returned from Covington Virginia after visiting Mr. and Mrs. William Woore. They were joined by Miss Anne Elizabeth Oates and traveled via Lexington Clifton Forge Goshen Pass and Staunton visiting White Sulphur Springs. Mrs. Cooper recently recovered from a long illness and enjoyed the trip. Mrs. Hauptman will stay a few days before returning home in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Cooper
Edith Hauptman
Rest
County
Strother Sherman
Covington
William ©. Woore
Woore
Winchester Couple Marries in Lake Charles Ceremony
Miss Irene Keller daughter of Mr and Mrs James L Keller formerly of Winchester and A F Crowell of Wood’s Hole Mass wed on June 27 Their home has been in Abingdon Virginia The newlyweds traveled for a wedding trip and are staying at the Majestic Hotel Lake Charles Louisiana The bride trained as a nurse at Winchester Memorial Hospital and was educated at Fort Loudoun Seminary in Winchester
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Irene Keller
James L. Keller
A. F. Crowell
Wood's Hole
Mass
Keller
Abingdon
Fort Loudoun Seminary
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Miss Meda Dick Returns From Baltimore Hospital
Miss Meda Dick daughter of Mr and Mrs John A Dick of Clearbrook has returned home from Union Memorial Hospital Baltimore after knee injury treatment from an automobile accident. She will visit Baltimore Thursday to consult her specialist and hopes to resume secretarial work soon. Also returning from the State Teachers College Harrisonburg are Miss Lola Brumback Miss Charlean Grim Miss Dorothy Flowers and Miss Oneta Shipe. Mr and Mrs Alfred Shryock welcomed a daughter Fay Catherine born Saturday July 28 at their Amherst Street home. Mrs Shryock formerly Anna Margaret Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meda Dick
John A. Dick
Clearbrook
Union Memorial Hospital
Baltimore
Miss Dick
Lola Brumback
Stephens City
Charlean Grim
Winchester
Dorothy Flowers
Kernstown
Oneta Shipe
Middletown
State Teachers’ College
Harrisonburg
Alfred Shryock
Amherst, Street
Fay Catherine
Shryock
Anna Margaret Adams
Roy Adams
South Braddock Street
The
National Fruit Products Company
Mrs Whitney Returns From European Trip
Mrs John Hay Whitney returned to her home Lilandollen near Upperville after a month long Europe tour. Accompanying her was Mrs Nina Carter Tabb of Middleburg. Thurston Clevenger and Harrd Barrett traveled to Pittsburgh Lake Michigan Traverse City Indiana Chicago and the World's Fair. They visited Ohio before Pittsburgh then joined by Miss Stamm in Winchester for a week with Miss Barrett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hay Whitney
Lilandollen
Upperville
Europe
Whitney
Nina Carter Tabb
Middleburg
Messrs
Thurston Clevenger
Harrd Barrett
Pittsburgh
Lake Michigan
Traverse City
Indiana
Chicago
Ohio
Miss Stamm
Winchester
Miss Barrett
Local Couple Weds In Hagerstown Maryland
Charlotte Bowman and Roland Keller unite in marriage at the Southern Methodist Church with Rev. Davis officiating. The bride wore a blue suit and matching accessories. her only attendant was Evelyn Bowman. The groom is the son of Clinton Keller and works at Fries Grocery on Fairview avenue. They will live at 388 National avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Bowman
Charlotte
Roland Keller
Southern Methodist Church
Davis
Evelyn Bowman
William Wellingham
Woodstock High School
Winchester
Mr. Keller
Clinton Keller
Fries
Fairview Avenue
Keller
National Avenue
Local Couple Returns From UVA Summer Session
Mr. and Mrs. Ree Stickel have returned to their South Cameron street home after attending the six week summer session at the University of Virginia. They were accompanied home by Miss Mary Gray of this city who also attended the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ree Stickel
South Cameron Street
University of Virginia
Mary Gray
Waymans Temperance Union Plans Aug 2 Meeting
The Waymans Christian Temperance Union will hold its regular semi monthly meeting Thursday morning August 2 at 9 o clock at the Friends Church. A full attendance is requested. Mrs J T Hurley of Washington DC and Mrs Laura W W Griffith of Baltimore MD have returned home after visiting their brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs B H Carpenter on East Piccadilly Street. Mrs H C Funk Miss Helen Funk Mrs H R Grimm and daughters Helen Avis and Colleen Grimm left yesterday for nephew Mr C B Rothwell. Mrs Eugene J Fitagerale who has been a guest of Miss Elizabeth Barr on West Boscawwen Street has returned to her home at Fort George G Meade MD. Mr and Mrs Ripley Carter of Peake weekend guests homers Ella Carter of Stephens City and the Carters parents Mr and Mrs Roy Adams of 207 South Braddock Street. Mr and Mrs St Metro and son Francis of North Fairmont Avenue extension leave by motor Wednesday for Canada staying ten days to visit Buffalo Toronto Penetanguishene Ont and the Georgian Bay district. Mrs W E Greene Miss Mildred Greene of Tifton GA and Mr H N Greene of Atlanta arrived Sunday to visit Mrs Greene's son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Fred H Way on National Avenue. Master Billy Way and little Patsy Way who have been visiting in Atlanta returned with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayman's Christian Temperance Union
Friends Church
J. T. Hurley
Washington, D. C
Laura W.W. Griffith
Baltimore, Md
B. H. Carpenter
East Piccadilly Street
Eugene J. Fitagerale
Elizabeth Barr
West Boscawen Street
Fort George G. Meade, Md
W. E. Greene
Mildred Greene
Tifton
H. N. Greene
Atlanta
Stebbings Rites Held In Maryland
Funeral services were held Saturday in Havre de Grace Maryland for Oliver P Stebbings brother in law of Mrs B C Cline of this city He died Thursday in Scranton Pa where he resided with his daughter Mrs Margaret Gardener Mr and Mrs Cline attended the service at Havre de Grace
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havre de Grace
Oliver P. Stebbings
B. C. Cline
Stebbings
Scranton
Margaret Gardener
Cline
Funeral Rites Held for Lee J Mauck in Martinsburg
Relatives from Virginia gathered in Martinsburg West Virginia yesterday for the funeral of Lee J Mauck 64 who died Saturday after a two year illness The services were at the family home on Winchester Avenue with Rev John Ward Brown officiating and burial in Rosedale Cemetery Surviving are his widow five children two brothers and three sisters and one grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Martinsburg
W. Va
Lee J. Mauck
Winchester Avenue
John Ward Brown
Rosedale Cemetery
Mr. Mauck
Warren County
Joseph and
Isabelle Mauck
National Fruit Products Company
North Martinsburg
M. J. Foster
West King Street
Annie Cullers
D. Hunter Mauck
G. I. Sumption
Winchester
J. Leonard Mauck
Saltville
J. N. Collis
William Mauck
Esten.Mauck
Seven Fountains
Edgar Mauck
Bentonville
Elizabeth Carmack
Washington
Z. J. Compton
Riverton
Lola Souis
Compton
Winchesterians In Trouble In Shenandoah Co
Harry Cain and Wheeler Nicholls of Winchester faced trial in Woodstock before M. L. Walton Jr. Cain was found guilty of appearing in a public place while intoxicated and fined 25 dollars plus costs. Nichols was charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and driving without a permit. fined 100 dollars and costs on the first charge with 30 days suspended jail, plus 10 dollars and costs on the second charge. Arrests were by State Policeman C. E. Fuller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Cain
Wheeler Nichols
Winchester
Trial Justice Court
M. L. Walton, Jr
Woodstock
Cain
Nichols
C. E. Fuller
Doctor to Determine If Krol Can Travel for Court Test
Judge Philip Williams appointed Dr. Charles A. Eliot of Chicago to examine Max Krol to assess if travel from Chicago to Winchester would endanger his life. Krol, a former textile manufacturer, was sentenced for embezzling $4412.32 from Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mill and had his appeal denied by the Virginia Supreme Court. The bond was forfeited if he failed to appear when his writ appeal was denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Eliot
Chicago
Philip Williams
Max Krol
Winchester
Eliot
Krol
Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mill Corporation
Directors Of National Fruit Re-Elected For Another Year
At a stockholders meeting of the National Fruit Products Company directors were re-elected for another year. A directors meeting will be held soon to discuss plans for the upcoming season and the full program will not be mapped out for about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Fruit Products Company
Tractor Cleats Damage White Hall Road
Tony Jackson operating a threshing machine and tractor in the county’s northern section caused damage to White Hall macadam road when tractor cleats tore the tar. Damages set at 12.45 with 3 costs. Jackson’s contempt led to jail until 4 pm, carried by officers to the cell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Jackson
White Hall
Jackson
Tavenner
Decency Legion Gratified With Accomplishments
The Winchester branch of the Legion of Decency held a regular meeting at Handley Library with Rev. B. T. Clarke and several members attending. Absent were Eugene Cooper and Dr. A. T. Hawthorne. The committee reviewed progress, expressed gratification, and planned further committees and actions for the nationwide movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
The
Legion of Decency
Handley Library
B. T. Clarke
Frank Crawford
Melvin Green
Robert Y. Conrad
Robert B. Campbell
S. L. Flickinger
R. Lee Stickel
Eugene Cooper
A. T. Hawthorne
Bumber Business Is Incorporated In Virginia
The State Corporation Commission issued a charter to Paul P. Hopkins Company Inc of Purcellville Virginia with John A. Myers of Winchester as president. The firm is authorized to conduct a retail and wholesale lumber business. W H Martin of Leesburg acted as attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
State Corporation Commission
Paul P. Hopkins Company, Inc
Purcellville
John A. Myers
Winchester
W. H. Martin
Leesburg
Mt Pleasant Ladies Aid to Hold August Picnic
Mt Pleasant W Va July 28 The Mt Pleasant Ladies Aid Society met at the home of Mrs George Braithwaite to plan the annual picnic set for August 4 in Trimble s woods near Mt Pleasant Church. The public is invited to join for a worthy cause. Most farmers report good wheat yields despite drought and high temperatures. Mr S S Abshire is improving at home with Dr H S Pifer attending. Cora Summel of Largent visits her cousin Madge Abshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Pleasant
W. Va
Ladies’ Aid Society
George Braithwaite
Trimble's Woods
Mt. Pleasant Church
Dred Brown
Wheatfield
T&ndrammt
Melvin Brown
H. S. Pifer
Cora Summel
Largent
Madge Abshire
Public Auction of Office Furniture and Equipment
By virtue of execution in my hand Sergeant Lee Barr will sell at 10 a.m. August 11 1934 at 4 N Lou doun street over the A and P Tea Store wood filing cabinets steel filing cabinets desks counters heatrola chairs Woodstock typewriter contents of office with items listed. Proceeds to satisfy judgment in the case Hable Creswell vs Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Hable
Evelyn Creswell
Ve. W. B. Wells
Loudoun Street
Woodstock
Lee Barr
Bowers Family Guest Visit at Merriman's Lance Home
Mr and Mrs George Bowers and their daughter Miss Mae Bowers of Light were recent guests of Mr and Mrs 8 R Williams at their Merriman s Lance home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bowers
Miss Mae Bowers
Light
8 .R. Williams
Merriman's Lance
McIlwee Regains Possession of His Herd of Cattle
Trial Justice A J Tavenner ruled that cattle impounded by R Marvin be returned to O W McIlwee. Marvin posted a $100 bond to appeal to the circuit court while a separate suit awarded McIlwee $44.50 for a mule sale. Evidence described a poor fence allowing cattle to cross Marvin’s boundary line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKilwee
A. J. Tavenner
Mount
Williams
O. H. MeIlwee
C. A. MeIlwee
R. Marvin
Marvin
McIlwee
Tavenner
O. W. McIilwee
Donald L. Weems
J. Sloan Kuykendall
McIiiwee
O. W. McIlwee
MclIlwee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clarence T. Carter
Ned Carter
Stephenson
Beulah F. Parrill
Charles Parrill
Whitacre
C. E. Seastrunk
Albin
Snyder Alleman
Trinity Lutheran Church
John O. Green
Virginia F. Whirley
John R. Green
Mount Jackson
George Whirley
Alger Copeland
Charles Copeland
Star Tannery
Juanita Webster
Lloyd Webster
Zepp
Shenandoah County
Wayside Inn
Parker Murray
Russell Horne
Homestead
Fla
Virginia Kerfoot Bowen
A. J Bowen
Success
Jos, De-Jarnette Keyser
Washington, Va
Bowen
Gussie Guyer
Martha Reely
Bessie McNeer
Dorothy Rhodes
Belle Larrick
Hattie Nixon
Katherine Watson
Maggie Moore Murray
M. M. Rhodes
James T. Reely
James Wise
Herbert Rhodes
F. Estes Kline
Mildred Kline
Helen Powers
Vaucluse
Evans Kline
R. W. Dunaway
A. J. Bowen
Barbara Jeane Horne
Paul Hoenshell
Virginia Hoenshell
Port Mayaca
John W. Davis
New York
Jefferson County
Court of St. James
West
Old Sunday World
Hillary C. Richardson
Unitarian Church
Yonkers
N. Y
Ralph McA. Ingersoll
United Fruit Company
Central America
Fortune Magazine
Mr. Ingersoll
Edior
Wood
Early
Fitzhugh
Lee
Rosser
McCausland
Mosby
W. G. Wood
Sperryville
Rappahannock
Augusta
Madison
Culpeper
Ruth V. Massey
Gould
Orange
William Russell Gould
R. H. S. Chichester
Stafford County
Fredericksburg
O. G. Massey
Robert F. Caverlee
Fredericksburg Baptist Church
Philadelphia
Huntsherry
Patrick Murphy
Mr. Crowell
Miss Meda. Dick
Baltimore Hospital
Teachers’ College
Mr. and
Mrs. Shryock
Mrs. Whitney
N. Loudoun St
Loudoun St
Rock Creek
Hagerstown, Md
H. C. Funk
Helen Funk
H. R. Grimm
Helen Avis
Colleen Grimm
C. B. Rothwell
Ripley Carter
Ella Carter
No. 207
Maryland
Lorain
R. M. Swimley
Geo. Washinton Hotel
Winchesterians
Shenandoah Co
C. A. Eliot
National Fruit
Decency Legion
Bumber Business Is Incorporated
Sergeant Sale
American Express
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Hollywood
Jackie Coogan
Toby Wing
Mexico
the Commercial & Savings Bank
Gwendolyn
Big Joe
Lovett Brothers
N. Main Street
Mousseline de Soie
Lovett’s
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