Byrd Addresses Record Crowd in Grayson County
A Roanoke Times dispatch reports Sen. Harry F. Byrd drew a record crowd at Independence Grayson County Virginia as he campaigned for governor. He was introduced by Hon. H. A. Cox, delivering a well received speech to attendees from the surrounding area. Miss Amelia Anderson returned home near Berryville after a Washington visit.
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Byrd
Grayson County
Roanoke Times
Independence
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Court House
H.A. Cox
Amelia Anderson
Berryville
Washington
Bridgewater College Plans First Summer Session in 1926
Bridgewater College held its forty fifth commencement in the college church with thirty one graduates. President Julian A. Burruss of Virginia Polytechnic Institute delivered the address. President Paul H. Bowman conferred degrees and gave the faculty charge. The Board of Trustees met. alumni events and gifts totaled several thousand dollars. The trustees announced a summer school to operate on a college basis starting in 1926.
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Bridgewater
Bridgewater College
Julian A. Burruss
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Paul H. Bowman
Bowman
F. J. Wright
C. C. Wright
Wright
Columbia University
Ships to be auctioned set for scrapping and diesel conversion
The Shipping Board plans to auction 200 ships for scrapping with option to dieselize and operate at scrap prices, requiring buyers to install diesel gear. Vessels around 3500 to 4000 deadweight tons expected to fetch low scrap prices but diesel conversion could cost hundreds of thousands. Bids likely by July 1 with Henry Ford anticipated among bidders. Chairman O Connor met Ford in Detroit but did not discuss details.
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Washington
Shipping Board
Lars Eac
O’connor
Henry Ford
O'Connor
Albemarle Show Opens With King Horse Display
Charlottesville expects a keen contest as King Horse leads the first outdoor show of the season staged by the Albemarle County Hunt Club. Local and regional entries will vie for ribbons, ahead of the Virginia State Horse Show Association schedule listing dates across Albemarle Keswick Upperville Culpeper Orange Charles Town Berryville Marshall Warrenton and the Richmond state fair show.
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Charlottesville
Albemarle County Hunt Club
Albemarle Show
Virginia State Horse Show Association
Keswick Hunt Club
Upperville
Fiame Plans First Industrial Exposition Tied to Italy
Fiame will host the first industrial and agricultural exposition since joining Italy, set for August and September. The event aims to demonstrate solidarity with Italy among Fiuman inhabitants, though some errors exaggerate its significance as a pioneer effort to develop ties with the nation.
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Associated Press
FIAME
Italy
Adlerika Promises Fast Gas Relief and Bowel Action
An old ad touts Adlerika as a superior laxative alternative for gas and constipation. It claims buckthorn bark and magnesium sulfate mix rapidly, removing old waste matter in ten minutes and ending bloating. It emphasizes quick, startling intestinal cleansing and improved mood.
English Bishop Officiates Before Holy Sepulchre
JERUSALEM June 4 For the first time in centuries an English bishop presided at a sacred function in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre The Right Reverend Godric Keane celebrated pontifical mass in the midst of a large congregation including American pilgrims England once supplied a Latin patriarch to Jerusalem and a recent English bishop served as assistant to the present patriarch Bishop Keane was born in Durham, the city of the former English patriarch.
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Associated Press
Jerusalem
Godric Keane
England
Patriach
Durham
Keane Keane
T R Marshall Epigrams Highlight a Vice Presidential Life
INDIANAPOLIS June 4 Thomas R Marshall Indiana's former governor and national vice president was famed for epigrams. He offered witty lines on current events in nearly every speech. Notable sayings included remarks on fools, homes, marriage, democracy, and vested rights.
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Indianapolis
Thomas R. Marshall
Indiana
America
Hogue Creek Locals Visit Friends and Family
June 4 report from Hogue Creek notes Mr. and Mrs. Carter Hoover and child with Luther Larrick. Charley Baker visited Vernon and Mrs. Baker. Elizabeth and Sarah Foster with Frances Larrick. William Good called on in law William Clowser family. Margie Nail vacationing in Winchester. Grayson Lupton visited Luther and Mrs. McFarland. Scott White and daughter Helen called on J. S. Orndoff. Ralph Cather family and Bessie McFarland guests of L. M. Larrick. Virgie McFarland with Mrs. Boyd Ramey. Nannie Orndoff left for Brucetown.
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Hogue Creek
Carter Hoover
Luther Larrick
Charley Baker
Vernon Baker
Elizabeth
Sarah Foster
Frances Larrick
William Good
Near White Hall
William Clowser
Margie Nail
Winchester
Grayson Lupton
Luther McFarland
L. M. Larrick
Virgie McFarland
Boyd Ramey
Sunny
Nannie Orndoff
Brucetown
Social Workers' Conference to Draw 3500 Delegates
Denver reports the National Conference of Social Work will run June 10 to 17 drawing about 3,500 delegates from the United States Canada Mexico Cuba Hawaii and the Philippine Islands. William H Parker, secretary, announced the estimate based on advance registrations. The meeting gathers officials in health charities institutions and social service plus allied private welfare agencies to discuss welfare problems.
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Associated Press
Denver
National Conference of Social Work
United States
Canada
Mexico
Cuba
Hawaii
Philippine Islands
William H. Parker
Decorous Men Named Ideal Husbands by Co-Eds
Results from a 595 co-eds survey at University of California southern branch show that men who are decorous and respectable without being priggish are seen as ideal husbands. Requirements include at least $250 monthly income with advancement prospects, being from a large family, and a preference for professionals who discuss topics beyond business.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
University of California, Southern Branch
Byrd Campaigners Open Headquarters in Richmond
The Richmond Times Dispatch reports the Harry Flood Byrd campaign headquarters opened at 912 East Main Street Richmond for the governor race. H A Davis leads the headquarters while State Senator T Gray Haddgn serves as Byrd’s city manager in the campaign effort.
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Richmond Times - Dispatch
Harry Flood Byrd
City of
Richmond
East Main Street
Winchester
H. A. Davis
T. Gray Haddgn
Byrd
Miss Cleo Carper Returns After Washington Stay
Miss Cleo Carper returns home after spending several months in Washington, according to local notice.
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Cleo Carper
Washington
Clifford Devereaux Company Passes Through Town to Harrisonburg
Members of the Clifford Devereaux Dramatic Company of New York travel through town en route to Harrisonburg for a performance at the State Teachers' College.
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Clifford Devereaux Dramatic Company of
New York
Harrisonburg
State Teachers’ College
Miss Hodges Graduates From Maryland Institute
Miss Josephine Hodge returned from Baltimore where she graduated in occupational therapy at the Maryland Institute. Graduation exercises at Lyric Theatre Tuesday marked the institution’s hundredth anniversary and drew friends from across the county. Mary Boyd and Robert Boyd of Kernstown and Miss Mary Baldwin of Norfolk are guests of Dr and Mrs E C Stuart, following her attendance at the Lamda Sigma fraternity dance at the Winchester Golf Club.
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Josephine Hodge
Baltimore
Maryland Institute
Lyric Theatre
Miss Hodge
Mary Baldwin
Norfolk, Va
E. C. Stuart
Lamda Sigma Fraternity
Winchester Golf Club
Bridal Shower Honors Thelma Clark In Brown Home
Miss Pearl Brown and Miss Rowena Braithwaite hosted a miscellaneous shower Tuesday at the South Kent street home of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Brown for Thelma Clark soon to wed William H. Brown. Pink and white decor adorned the rooms as 32 guests enjoyed a salad course and gifts including antique china from Mrs. Thomas Dale.
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Pearl Brown
Rowena Braithwaite
John S. Brown
South Kent Street
Thelma Clark
William H. Brown
Miss Clark
Thomas Dale
Brown
Lena Boyd 17th Birthday Party Celebrated at Hinkel Boyd Home
A birthday party for Lena Boyd was held last Thursday night at Mr. and Mrs. Hinkel Boyd’s home. Guests from Kernstown Winchester Gainesboro Welltown Mount Jackson and nearby towns attended with many children present. Refreshments followed after a night of games and socializing.
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Hinkel Boyd
Lena Boyd
Alya Wigginton
Geo. Carper
Margaret and
Marie
Kernstown
Charles Cain
Winchester
Elizabeth Lee
Opal Malone
Marie Beckey
Welltown
Daisy
Ethel Luttrell
Gainesboro
Nellie Green
Mount Jackson
Alice Estep
Virginia Hoover
Lillian
Georgie Foreman
Virginia
Gladys Marston
Hilda Cain
Mildred Hoover
Elsie Boyd
Mary Windle
Gladys Sheets
Maynard Boyd
Harry Prince
Norman Luttrell
Robert DeHaven
Alvin Lee
George Wigginton
Harry
Charles Patterson
Harry Cain
Paul Ritter
Luther Lowery
George Fletcher
Eddie Payne
Philip Ritter
Raymond
Lindon Pingley
Carl Bayliss
Loring Ritter
Chambersville
Robert Marple
Elwood Martin
Opequon
Ellsworth Barrett
Clarke Snapp
George Larrick
Swartzman and McKnee Couple Visit Cumberland
Mr and Mrs Henry Swartzman and Mrs McKnee drove Tuesday to Cumberland and spent the day there.
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Henry Swartzman
McKnee
Cumberland
Miss Mildred Richards Visits Home in Stewart Street
Miss Mildred Richards a Goucher College student stays with her parents Dr and Mrs J A Richards on South Stewart Street reflecting a family visit.
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Mildred Richards
Goucher College
Mrs
J. A. Richards
South Stewart Street
Misses Swimley Guests Of Cumberland Couple
Misses Frances and Charlotte Swim ley visit Mr and Mrs George Bailey at their Cumberland home in Massachusetts as guests.
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Frances
Charlotte Swimley
Mrs
George Bailey
Cumberland, Ma
Mrs Beyer Organizes Fresh Air Fund Committee
Mrs. Alicia Beyer, representing the Tribune Fresh Air Fund, has been visiting for several days to form a local committee. The goal is to provide two weeks of entertainment for New York tenement children.
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Alicia Beyer
Tribune Fresh Air Fund
New York
Miss Elsie Snyder Attends Wedding in Cumberland
Miss Elsie Snyder attends the wedding of Miss Helen Bane and Mr. David T. Davis in Cumberland Maryland last night.
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Elsie Snyder
Cumberland, Md
Helen Bane
David T. Davis
Miss Polly Brinton Returns Home From Fort Lou doun
Miss Polly Brinton, after several days as a guest at Fort Lou doun Seminary, has returned to her home in Richmond Virginia.
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Polly Brinton
Fort Loudoun
Richmond, Va
Miss Aulick to Assist at Sargent School Camp
Miss Mary Katherine Aulick travels to Petersboro New Hampshire to assist the dean at the Sargent School summer camp where she is a graduate.
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Mary Katherine Aulick
Petersboro
N. H
Sargent School
Miss Aulick
Mrs J J Wheeler Guests In Miami With Father
Mrs J J Wheeler of Miami Florida has been the guest for several weeks of her father Edward Conner who is now somewhat better after illness.
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J. J. Wheeler
Miami, Fla
Edward Conner
Mrs Thomas Attends Daughter Esther Thomas Graduation
Mrs W M Thomas returned from Garfield Hospital to attend the graduation of her daughter Esther Thomas.
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W. M. Thomas
Garfield Hospital
Esther Thomas
Guests at the George Washington Hotel Attend Shenandoah Valley Academy Finals
Among the guests are Mr. and Mrs. Henry Winn of Winchester Massachusetts and Mr. J H McEwen of the Washington Times. Also present are Mr. Howard Waff and Mr. H C Valentino who came to attend the finals at Shenandoah Valley Academy where Mr Waff graduated last June.
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George Washington Hotel
Henry Winn
Winchester
Mass
J. H. McEwen
The
Washington Times
Howard Waff
H. C. Valentino
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Waff
Return of National Park Bank cashier from Strasburg visit
Mr. R. W. Renshaw assistant cashier of the National Park Bank of New York, who has been the guest of Mr. R. S. Wright at Strasburg, has returned to his home.
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R. W. Renshaw
National Park Bank of New York
R. S. Wright
Strasburg
Baltimore Harvester Official Visits Local Town
Mr. Frank Clary of the International Harvester Company in Baltimore has spent several days in town on business.
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Frank Clary
International Harvester Company
Baltimore
Solenberger student and parents noted at Carlisle
Mr. Herbert Solenberger a Dickinson College student in Carlisle Pennsylvania is with his parents Mr. and Mrs. John S Solenberger in this readable family note.
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Herbert Solenberger
Dickinson College
Carlisle, Pa
John S. Solenberger
Hundreds Vote First Night of Empire Contest
Hundreds cast ballots at the Empire Theatre in a Hand ley popularity contest audience members noted voting in the lobby. Results show Margaret Snyder leading with 389 votes, followed by William Glass 44 and John Eddy 24, among others. Total votes 303, about 60 percent of the audience. The event featured speeches, a bountiful grounds dinner, ideal weather, and a next year convention planned at Pleasant Valley Church near Green Spring. T. N. Sumption suffered a sunstroke while working in a corn field but is recovering.
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Empire Theatre
Handley
R. M. Ward
Winchester School Board
Margaret Snyder
William Glass
John Eddy
Marshall Winkfield
Helen Hardy
Harriet Pearson
George Miller
Marie Becher
Lee Grant
Douglas Sale
Natalie McDonald
Lucille Jackson
Helen Carper
Dixie Mason
Galilee
Pleasant Valley Church
Green Spring
T. N. Sumption
Lindamood
Grimes Gleanings marriage surprise in Grimes Va
Mr Lohr Dick and Miss Neva Henderson quietly wed in Washington last week. The couple, with Henderson from Baltimore and Dick the son of fruit grower and road foreman John A Dick, returned to Grimes where the ceremony surprised locals. Nearby families from York Pa Hagerstown and Catonsville visited over the weekend and several locals called on friends.
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Garland G. Gardner
Hagerstown
Lula Clemons
Vernon Rodgers
Jeanette
Elizabeth Rodgers
Catonsville
J. A. Grimes
Roland
Mericle
Martinsburg
W. Va
James Gano
John Brill
John
J. H. Lindawood
T. M. Hitt
Mount Jackson
P. E
Civic League To Meet On Friday At Handley Library
The Civic League holds its regular monthly meeting at Handley Library Friday June 6 at 4 p m Mrs M M Lynch delegate to the Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs will report The gathering aims to share club activities that advance local interests and business of importance will be transacted Full attendance is requested.
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The
Civic League
Handley Library
M. M. Lynch
Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs
Richmond
Lawn Mower Race At Regent's Park Emerges As Speed Trial
In Regent's Park London on June 4 visitors witnessed a lawn mower race organized by the Royal Horticultural Society. Experts claimed their machines and driving beat ordinary motorists on speed and grass cutting efficiency.
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Associated Press
London
Regent’s Park
Royal Horticultural Society
Statewide group formed to raise funds for Shenandoah Park site
A meeting of the Park Bureau of the Shenandoah Valley Inc at Woodstock decided to form a temporary statewide organization to finance purchase of part of the Blue Ridge for a proposed Shenandoah National Park. Col Howard J Benchoff was named president and funds set at five dollars per person or organization. The Charlottesville meeting to finalize the permanent body is slated for June 27 with Woodstock as temporary headquarters.
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Blue Ridge Park
Blue Ridge Mountains
Shenandoah National Park
Park Bureau of the Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Woodstock
Park Bureau
Col
Howard J Benchoff
Col. H. L. Opie
D. P. Wine
Hugh E. Naylor
L. Ferdinand Zerkel
C. N. Hoover
W. A. Ryan
Col. Benchoif
Wine
Hoover
Charlottesville
Chambers of Commerce
Boards of Trade
Shenandoah National Park, Inc
Paul
State Corporation Commission
Col. Opie
Shenandoa National Park, Inc
Mrs Robertson Dies in New Haven Conn
Harrisonburg Va June 4 A BE Lee Allen South Liberty street has received notice of the death about ten days ago of his niece Mrs John R Robertson at her home in New Haven Conn Mrs Robertson was Miss Cattie Allen daughter of the late Felix and Mrs Allen born and reared in Harrisonburg She leaves her husband a brother Harry Allen of Roanoke and relatives including Mrs William Fisher of New York daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Allen of this city and cousin Mrs Minnie Taylor of Brooklyn formerly of Winchester
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Harrisonburg
New York
R. BE
Lee Allen
City
Minnie Taylor
Brooklyn
Winchester
Mrs Osborne in Ball More Named by Niece in Odd Note
Mrs Richard Osborne is in Ball more where she was called by her niece Mrs William Wagner formerly Miss Janice Snder. Mrs Wagner has many fun here.
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Richard Osborne
Ballmore
William Wagner
Janice Snder
Wagner
Green Vegetables and Groceries Available Now
Local grocer F. A. Shryook advertises fresh spinach kale radishes lettuce and other greens. Delivery offered at phone number 283 M with pickup or call options available as of May 19.
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F. A
Shryook
Cream from tainted creamery affects butter quality
The document states that cream tainted with bad odors cannot yield high quality butter regardless of the buttermaker’s expertise. It emphasizes discriminatory handling of tainted cream in the creamery process and quality control.
Virginia to Attend Roads Meeting in Atlanta
Virginia and West Virginia will be represented at a conference of highway officials from southern states in Atlanta on June 8 to designate key interstate roads as United States highways. Other participants include North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and Florida with regional meetings held in San Francisco Kansas City and Chicago and follow up conferences planned for New York and Boston.
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Virginia
West Virginia
Atlanta
South
United States
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Florida
San Francisco
Kansas City
Chicago
New York
Boston
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