Local man Beverley writes from sea about collision in voyage to France
Captain and Mrs. Beverley share a letter from son Avenel Beverley who has landed in France attached to the army ordnance. He describes a collision with another American vessel, the crew escaping injury, the cold water and alarms, and various small moments of morale aboard ship. He mentions friends Winchester and Lawson Armentrout, and notes sea life, moving pictures, a band, and reading during the voyage.
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Avenel Beverley
France
J. B. Beverley
Ordnance Department
Army
Beverley
O. K
The Stainless Soldier Tribute to Lee at Gettysburg
A Virginia Commission poem delivered at the Gettysburg monument unveiling honors Robert E. Lee as a stainless soldier. It lauds his courage, humanity, and duty, portraying him as a noble king of men revered across lands, and frames victory as Heaven’s gift through self sacrifice.
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Virginia Commission
Gettysburg
Lee
Six Railroaders Killed in Vermont Tunnel Crash
Six trainmen were killed and four more mortally injured when a mixed train collided head on with a wreck engine in a tunnel under North Avenue, Burlington. Authorities cite a possible orders misread as the cause. The Central Vermont Railroad disaster occurred today in the city.
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Burlington
Central Vermont Railroad
North Avenue
What Savings Stamps Will Do
Five dollar war savings stamps stretch to aid wounded soldiers and medical supplies. One stamp funds bandages gauze plaster for many injuries and enables surgeries, first aid packs, and protective care for dozens of wounded.
Oil Stove Blaze Extinguished by Neighbors
A coal oil stove explosion at the home of Mr. William W. Glass, 421 West Clifford Street, at 1 pm sparked a fire alarm. Firefighters arrived but the blaze was already under control by neighbors and house residents. Damage described as slight.
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William W. Glass
Clifford Street
Scouts to Take Part in Memorial Day Parade
The First Troop of Boy Scouts will join the Memorial Day program tomorrow. They will patrol streets, manage M M A and Knights of Columbus floats, run provision booths, and sell refreshments on the plaza. Scout Walter G. Hurdle leaves as an associate member returning to Washington. Maurice M. Lynch Jr. is recovering after a dual surgical operation at Memorial Hospital.
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Knights of “Columbus
Boy Scouts of
Amierica
Walter G. Hurdle
Washington
Maurice M. Lynch, Jr
Memorial Hospital
Rummage Sale for District Nurse Association
A rummage sale will be held in the Bellae on June 6 to aid tubercular patients and others in ill health. People may drop off clothing and furniture with Mrs. H. D. Fuller or at the Bellae Building on June 5. Proceeds go to the District Nurse Association.
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Bellae
H. D. Fuller
What One Thrift Stamp Will Buy
A list of goods that a single thrift stamp could purchase including silk trouser laces toothpaste garters shoe laces legging laces and more such as a knife fork spoon gasoline for vehicles towels handkerchiefs toothbrush soap tobacco pipe toothbrush shoe brush cotton cloth and patches.
Our boys are giving themselves to the cause
A stark call to action prompts readers to reflect on national duty as citizens rally to support a broader effort. The piece emphasizes sacrifice and collective purpose, urging participation and steadfast resolve during a period of strain.
Berryville Personal Notes Highlight Local Visitors
Berryville notes list guests and visits in town and nearby areas. Mrs George Shepherd of Wilmington N C stays at Almeida. Leonard Neill and family visit from Quantico and V M I. Clergy and social visitors from Berkeley Springs Parkersburg Norfolk Fairfax and Columbia appear in a late spring roster.
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Berryville
George Shepherd
Wilmington
N. C
S. S. Moore
Parkersburg
W. Va
Grace Church
Episcopal Council
Charles Town
Malcolm S. Taylor
Jane C. Moore
Cary Meade
Columbia
S. C
Catharine Mott
Dixondale
Gloucester County
Virginia
Harry Gaver
Norfolk, Va
J. . Gaver
Baltimore License Ties Sherrard to Mary Garrett
A marriage license was issued yesterday in Baltimore to Mr. David E. Sherrard of Inwood West Virginia and Miss Mary E. Garrett of Williamsport Maryland.
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Baltimore
David 8. Sherrard
Inwood
W. Va
Mary E. Garrett
Williamsport
Cedar Grove Items Highlight Local Social Visits
Cedar Grove Va June 5 Visitors from Martinsburg Lenore Gerards town and Winchester spent the weekend with local families including L O Fries Parker Bow man Dory Miller and Carson Pryatt Maude Pryatt and little son Carson traveled from North Carolina to visit George Carson W H Crim and relatives in Relief and elsewhere.
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Cedar Grove
North Clark
Parker
Martinsburg
L. O. Fries
Malone
Lenore
Charles Bowman
Gerardstown
Dory Miller
Boyd
Winchester
Clarence Miller
Yantie- Fries
L. ©. Fries
Maude Pryatt
Carson
North Carolina
George Carson
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West Piccadilly St
Plymouth Rocks
Bird Bros. Partridge
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D. J. Bush
Bell Phone
Hayfield
Slonaker’s
Ie&smodel
Opequon
N. W. Solenberger
M. K
Sandy
Stephens City
Camp Meeting Woods
Graham Conner
Macadam
Leicester St
Good & CO
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Huntsberry
Hichester
PILES
Lest
Deseate Absaes
DR. Fahrney
Hagerstown, MD
Diagnostician
United States Army
Frances Courtnay Plyzer
Eithar
Lee the Conqueror
Barth
Jesus Christ
Nene
Wire
Moling & Seal’s
Batiste
Voile Afonrth
Bae
Castoria
Cabin
Miss Whitacre
Fairfax County
Mabel Barrett
J. H. M. Clagett
New York
Derjon
United States
Anglo - American Mill Co
Trust
Bidg
Owensboro
Liberty Bone
John Crim
Relief
W. H. Crim
Yourne Hudson Athens Tempoons
Denny-Clowe CO. Inc
Neel Motor Company
Union Bank of Winchester
Goodyear Tires
John M. Miller
T People’s Bargain Store
Osborne
Binders Tedders Osborne
R. M. Swimley
R. B. Kater
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Braddoch Street
Neel Motor Co
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