Local War Vet Passes To Rest In Washington
Charles E. Hummer a Winchester World War veteran died at Walter Reed Hospital Washington DC from complications. He had lived here several years and was member of Woodmen of the World. Surviving wife Eva and Marion three sisters and three brothers. Funeral Sunday at 137 West Boscawen street with Rev F T McFaden officiating and interment Mount Hebron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Hummer
Winchester
Walter Reid Hospital
D. C
Hummer
Woodmen of the World
Virginia Company
Angie Hummer
Eva
Marion
Holmes Cadwallader
White Post
Clarke County
Ernest McDonald
Berryville
Charles Legge
Middletown
Mark Hummer
New Kensington
George Hummer
Williams
Frederick County
Alvin Hummer
Summit Point
W. Va
Funeral Services Held For Mrs. Carrie Stokes Dyke
Funeral for Mrs. Carrie Stokes Dyke wife of D F Dyke died at 909 South Cameron Street will be at Church of Christ on Cork Street at 3 PM Interment in Mount S cemetery Pallbearers Clyde Sibert R W Hockman L L Hockman L D Pifer George Carver Claude Grove Survived by husband four daughters two sons sister and brother and extended family in Martinsburg Warren County and Winchester The deceased was a daughter of Harriet Brewer Stokes Reliance and niece of W R Brewer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Stokes Dyke
D. F. Dyke
South Cameron Street
Church of Christok Hong Cork Street
Mount Ss Cemetery
Clyde Sibert
R.W. Hockman
L. L. Hockman
L. D. Pifer
George Carver
Claude Grove
Daues
Lyle Russell
Adesville
Lovell Wisecarver
Winchester
Strother Shirley
Pne
Herman Dyke
Chambersville
Carlton ‘Dyke
T. H. Frye
Martinsburg
W. Va
F. B. Stokes
Birthday of Jefferson Davis Observed Across the South
Today was a legal holiday in the southern states for the birthday of Jefferson Davis. Banks closed and many places displayed the Confederate flag while public schools remained open due to ongoing examinations.
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Jefferson Davis
Confederate States
Birthday of Jefferson Davis observed across the South
Observances mark the birthday of Jefferson Davis with local references including Rosenberger and Company ads. Lindberghs plan an Orient air tour. Naval cadets Tucker III and Vredenburgh graduate as Virginians receive $212000 in veterans benefits this month.
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South
Jefferson Davis
John W. Rosenberger and Company
Charles A. Lindbergh
Orient
Alfred B. Tucker, III
James B. Vredenburgh
United States Naval Academy
Voices of the Great Creator sermons begin series
A local church starts a new series titled Voices of the Great Creator. A baseball club will visit Winchester on June 6 for a tilt with a local team.
Potatoes, Banking Surplus, and Military Rally Highlight Local News
The Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company reports capital and surplus totaling 210000. Virginia expects over 16000000 bushels of potatoes this year. Invitations are issued for the marriage of Miss Jace Byrd Pine to J W Hott. Clarke County plans a rally on June 5 for men 21 to 30 to register for military service as Home Guards drill nightly for emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company
Virginia
Jace Byrd Pine
J. W. Hott
Clarke County
Home Guards
Shenandoah Valley Academy Graduation Honors 16 Cadets
Lieut Peyton J Marshall awarded service letters to Cadet Baldwin and praised his drill win. Lieut Barton presented the prize for best cadet drill. R Gray Williams announced four trustees scholarships for 1932 33 for James Douglas DuShane Alfred Robert Scott Louis Eugene Rice Jr and Joseph Benjamin Thomas. Col Roszel announced four more awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peyton J. Marshall
Baldwin
Lieut
Barton
R. Gray Williams
Shenandoah Valley Academy
James Douglas DuShane
Alfred Robert Scott
Louis Eugene Rice, Jr
Joseph Benjamin Thomas
Col
Roszel
Cadets Receive Tuition Scholarships at Graduation Exercise
Final orders by the adjutant First Lieut. H. Grynne Tayloe Jr and the benediction by Rev Dr McFaden closed the commencement. Cadets John Ellett Pennypacker Arthur Franklin Jr Thomas Nelson Woolfolk and Emerson David Henkel were awarded tuition scholarships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ellett Pennypacker
Arthur Franklin , Jr
Thomas Nelson Woolfolk
Emerson David Henkel
H. Grynne Tayloe, Jr
McFaden
Capital punishment for kidnappers deemed inadequate
The chief objection to capital punishment for kidnappers is that it seems so inadequate. The remark frames the debate on punishment severity and deterrence in high-risk crimes. It suggests that even harsher penalties may fail to satisfy justice or prevent future abductions.
Engine and Ford Clash at Strasburg Crossing
A Model T Ford touring car carrying Charles Lake and his son Hop Lake of Strasburg met a Southern Railway engine and caboose at a crossing in Strasburg yesterday. The collision demolished the front of the Ford, but the occupants escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Charles Lake and Son
Hop” Lake
Strasburg
Southern Railway
Strasburg Junction
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Washington
Thomas A. Rankin
Secred Heart Catholic Church
Clarendon
J. Luther Neff
Market Street Methodist Church
Goodrich
Silvertown
Cammer Tire Co
Braddock & Boscawen
Academy
John W. Rosenberger & CO
Goodyear
Paul A Thendoe
Goodyear Zeppelin
U. S. S. Akron
Goodyear Speedway
Chevrolet
Essex Nash
Chrysler
Plymouth
Buick
Dodge
Nash
Aero A
Buncutter Tire Co
S. Braddock St
Bickers Motor CO
Hugh Green
Bott’s Boot
N. Main St
U. S. Royals
Herrell Sales Corp. Distributors
S. Loudoun St
B. Rogers
Dellinger Bios
Twin City Oi & Gas Corporation
Shell Station
Martinsburg Pike
Amherst & Boscawen Sts
Valley Ave
Braddock St
H. W. Ebert
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