Miss Virginia Kurtz Weds Mr Miller O Rear in Quiet Home Ceremony
Miss Virginia Kurtz daughter of Captain and Mrs Kurtz married Mr Miller O Rear at the Kurtz home No 21 South Loudoun Street. Rev F T McFaden officiated. They will live in Chattanooga Tennessee where Mr O Rea r will help manage the Read House. Both families and local friends attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nepales Temple Kurtz
Wurs
Owler
Loudoun Street
F. T. McFaden
Presbyterian Church
Gregson
Read House
O’rear
Chattanooga
Q’rear
Bishop Browns Son Weds In Roanoke Saturday
A wedding at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon united Mrs Harr is de Jarnette Wightman to Mr Robert Lawrence Brown at the home of Abram Penn Staples Jr on Orchard Hill Roanoke The ceremony was performed by the groom's father Bishop Brown with a duet before the rite Guests were limited to relatives and out of town attendees followed by a small reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Brown
Roanoke
Abram Penn Staples, Jr
Orchard Hill
Harris de Jarnette Wightman
Abram Penn Staples
Lexington
Sallie Hunt Staples
Robert Lawrence Brown
Bishop
William Cabell Brown
Richmond
Emma Mebane Hunt
D. R. Hunt
George Larson
Mrs James R DuShane Weds Beulah Hartje In Baltimore
Announcement from here notes the marriage of Beulah Hartje of Baltimore to James R DuShane of this city. The ceremony occurred Saturday at the bride's mother's home in Baltimore with only close friends present. The bride recently worked at Miss Margaret Hodgson's millinery shop on North Loudoun street and was well known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartje
James R. DuShane
Beulah Hartje
Baltimore
Margaret Hodgson
Loudoun Street
Shoe Man Claims 70 Million In U S Have Foot Trouble
Lovett of Sample Shoe touts large scope of foot problems in the United States. He says most folks endure corns bunions fallen arches and sweaty feet, yet comfortable feet are possible with properly fitted shoes and simple in-shoe aids. His staff study PracTipedics under Dr William M Scholl and offer free demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Lovett
Bond Hosts Handley High Class Officers Dinner
Mr and Mrs Walker McC Bond entertained the inter class officers of Handley High School at their North Loudoun Street residence. Covers were laid for 18 and the decor reflected class colors green white blue and gold with lilies of the valley and forget me nots. The Bonds have hosted the officers for several years just before finals week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley High School
Walker McC. Bond
North Loudoun Street
Bond
Fishpaw announces engagement of Juanita June Fishpaw
Mr and Mrs John M Fishpaw announce the engagement of their daughter Juanita June to Mr Sam R Hurst formerly of Lexington Kentucky now of Winchester The wedding is planned for July Miss Fishpaw is described as an attractive and efficient member of the Handley School faculty for several years
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Fishpaw
Juanita June
Sam R. Hurst
Lexington, Ky
Winchester
Miss Fishpaw
Handley School
Social Roundup at Greenspring From Local Guests
Readers note a busy social weekend with visitors and residents in Winchester. Names include U S Fries Herbert Fries Lou Smith and others from Winchester Cumberland Md New York City and beyond. Several residents travel to Washington Baltimore and Charlottesville for visits and hospital events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Lamp
Greenspring
U. S. Fries
Herbert Fries
Lou Smith
Winchester
Earl Fries
Cumberland
Grace Fries
Lucille
Donald Smith
Phylis
Annie Lee Fries
Ray Fries
Jessie Lamp
Mrs Kremer Visits Aunt in Chambersburg Pa
Mrs. Merton W Kremer visits her aunt Mrs. William T Kerr at her home in Chambersburg Pa. Mrs Ida Russell returns to South Cameron street apartment after a month at Canterburg nursing Mrs Carter Hale and plans to visit her sister Mrs B M Jobe who has been ill at Luray Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merton W. Kremer
William T. Kerr
Chambersburg, Pa
Ida Russell
South Cameron Street
Canterburg
Carter Hale
B. M. Jobe
Luray
Local Socials Report Strasburg Weekend Visit
Mr and Mrs Oscar Brown and Mr and Mrs George Lutz returned from Strasburg Virginia where they spent the weekend with relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Brown
George Lutz
Strasburg, Va
Local residents and visitors gather for summer travel and funeral notices
Mr gn Mrse John Capper of Jacksonville Fla visits relatives in Winchester and Frederick County for sanitation. Miss Annie Irby a Handley faculty member will leave Richmond June 23 with friends for Europe to spend the summer traveling. Mrs Edward Weinberg returns to New York after attending the funeral of her uncle the late Mr Evan Johnston. Mr and Mrs Alvin Dick and family and Mrs C A Smith spent Saturday with Mrs C L Smith on North Cameron Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Capper
Jacksonville, Fla
Winchester
Frederick County
Annie Irby
Handley
Richmond
Europe
Edward Weinberg
New York
Evan Johnston
Alvin Dick
C. A. Smith
C. L. Smith
North
Cameron Street
Williamses and Bentzels Visit From Front Royal
Mr and Mrs Wilson Williams and party from the remount station Front Royal spent time Sunday with relatives. Miss Grace Bentzel returned to Washington after a weekend visit with Mr and Mrs A G Bentzel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Williams
Remount Station
Front Royal
Grace Bentzel
Washington
Mrs
A. G. Bentzel
Ada Lakenan Leaves Opequon for Charles Town Visit
Miss Ada Lakenan of Opequon leaves for Charles Town West Virginia to visit relatives after a stay with Rev and Mrs Norman E Cooper. Mrs E W Miller who underwent a test treatment at Catawba Sanatorium returns home. Mr B E B Johnson of Kaw City Oklahoma returns home after attending the death of his uncle Evan Johnston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Lakenan
Opequon
Norman E. Cooper
Charles Town
W. Va
B. EB. Johnson
Kaw City
Oklahoma
Evan Johnston
Local residents return for summer from area colleges and homes
Mr. Howard Shockey, a UVA Charlottsville attendee, returns home for summer. Mr. Clinton Emmart remains critically ill at Gainesboro. Miss Pauline Shoop, Elon College music teacher, returns to her mother Mrs. Blanch Shoop for the summer. Mr. Levi H. DeHaven of Martinsburg, W. Va., spent yesterday here with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Emmart
Gainesboro
Levi H. DeHaven
Martinsburg
W. Va
Local residents return from travels and visits
Miss Martha Stowers, secretary of the local Red Cross chapter, spent the past month at her former home in Waco Texas with her parents, Dr and Mrs G E Stowers, and returned to Winchester last evening. Mrs Clayton Schooley has returned to Clarendon Virginia after visiting here with Mr and Mrs W S Clark. Miss Evelyn Wisecarver, a student at the State Teacher's College Farmville Virginia, returns to her mother Mrs S M Wisecarver's home for the summer. Mrs Mahlon Noonan spent yesterday in Washington with Mr Noonan who recently underwent an operation at Walter Reed Hospital. Mr Noonan is much improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul L. Miller
Washington
Virginia
Winchester
John W. North
Kent Street
Richmond
Miller
Isabelle Frances North
The
Star
BE. W. Miller
Baker's
Peter Vredenburgh
New York City
A. M. Baker
Ethel Wonder
Strasburg
Howard Shockey
University of Virginia At
Charlottesville
Martha Stowers
Red Cross
Waco
Texas
G. E. Stowers
Evelyn Wisecarver
State Teacher’s College
Farmville
S. M. Wisecarver
Mahlon Noonan
Mr.Noonan
Walter Reed Hospital
Mr. Noonan
Virginia McCauley
Mr M G Chamberlin Visits Green Castle Relative Return
Mr M G Chamberlin of Green Castle Pennsylvania motored here yesterday and spent the day with relatives. He was accompanied home by his daughter Mary Katherine Chamberlin who has been visiting her grandparents Mr and Mrs Daniel Metz on North Loudoun Street for three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. G. Chamberlin
Greencastle
Mary Katherine Chamberlin
Daniel Metz
North Loudoun Street
Local Notes on Residents and Nearby Wedding
Mr. Herbert Wisecarver of Marion Virginia visits with his mother R S M Wisecarver on South Washington Street. Miss Virginia McCauley returns home after visiting friends in Washington. A marriage license was issued at the county clerk's office last Saturday to Millard G Miller and Emma Mason both of Oakland West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Wisecarver
Marion, Va
S. M. Wisecarver
South
Washington Street
County Clerk’s Office
Millard G. Miller
Emma Mason
Oakland
W. Va
Henry Comments On Richmond School Levy Errors
In a continued address, the Richmond superintendent admits error in his address and press, rejects secrecy, and acknowledges correction. He compares Richmond’s levy to Winchester’s, arguing local taxes would fund schools similarly if the poll tax is excluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Winchester
Graduation cost cuts spark school funding debate
H S Duffey of Winchester charges councilman Henry with misrepresentation while praising the district's push to cut graduation expenses. A letter to graduates’ families outlines cap and gown rentals at 2.50 for boys and 2.70 for girls, no flowers, minimal new attire, and emphasizes keeping costs down for all families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Sr. Henry
Winchester
H. S. Duffey
Budget battle and street bond critique in council discussion
The article recalls the final council session where members refined the budget and rejected street bond proposals amid debate over auto tax shifts. It notes criticism of Mr Henry for backing a $400,000 bond, warning of tax rate increases and urging fair presentation of positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Baetjer Questions Henry on City Water Loss Claims
J. George Baetjer contends Winchester water rates are misrepresented by Mr. Henry, citing a $13,500 annual city loss confirmed by a qualified accountant. He argues public funds are diverted about $7,000 yearly to industries buying water below cost while industry hopes for rate adjustments. Baetjer notes no intent to raise domestic water user charges and mentions ongoing investigations prompting Robinson Ice and Cold Storage to plan a water cooling tower to save water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Treasuries
Winchester
Finance Committee
Council
Robinson Ice and Cold Storage Corporation
A G Twigg Dies At Parents Home In Los Angeles
Allen Gilbank Twigg an long time Leeds Manor Virginia fruit farmer died May 29 at his parents Los Angeles home. Funeral held June 2 with Masonic honors. Survived by widow Josephine Conrad a daughter Virginia Twigg and his parents William A. and Mrs Twigg. Twigg was a Republican candidate for the State Corporation Commission and campaigned with Col Henry W Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Gilbank Twigg
Leeds Manor
Fauquier County
William A. Twigg
Los Angeles
Mr. Twigg
Josephine Conrad
State Corporation Commission
Henry W. Anderson
Richmond
Colonel Anderson
Personal notices from Martinsburg travelers head to V P I graduation
Mr and Mrs Harry Butler Mrs Clay Manuel and Miss Sue Schlack with Miss Ednad Peters of Piedmont W Va left yesterday for Blacksburg Va to attend V P I graduation exercises where Herman Barr a local city resident and brother of Mrs Butler and Mrs Manuel is among the graduates Miss Janet Rinker spent yesterday in Washington with friends Mrs Harry Bart returned home to Martinsburg after visiting relatives here and Jack Jones with Jennie Jones family guests in Baltimore with Robert Brit
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Butler
Clay Manuel
Sue Schlack
Harry Bart
Martinsburg
W. Va
James Seabright
Jennie Jones
Master Jack Jones
Baltimore
Robert Brit
Boston Braves Rise in National League Race
Boston Braves win five straight games including three over NL leaders Reds and two from Brooklyn to surge atop the National League standings with 72 hits and 51 runs for the week. St Louis Browns push in American with four wins and three losses as Yankees lead the circuit after a near-perfect five-game stretch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Boston Braves
St. Louis Browns
Braves
Reds
Brooklyn
Dave Bancroft
Boston
Cardinals
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Browns
Sisler
Yankees
Cleveland
Indians
White Sox
Senators
Tigers
Tris Speaker
Dazzy Vance
Robins
Vance
New York Giants
Giants
St. Louis
Detroit American
Chicago Cubs
Athletics
Valley Boys Graduate at Roanoke College
Salem Virginia June 6 At the formal graduating exercises of the 73rd session of Roanoke College next Tuesday degrees will be conferred upon Shenandoah Valley residents. Bachelor of Arts Harold T Freed Staunton Raymond B Freed Waynesboro H Price Kagey New Market E Lee Shifflet Elkton Albert J Shumate Churchville Alfred R Shumate Churchville Bachelor of Science Hugh D McKee Winchester Everette O Olinger New Market Roy H Ritter Winchester
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Roanoke College
Shenandoah Valley
Aete
Harold T. Freed
Staunton
Raymond
Freed
Waynesboro
H. Price Kagey
New Market
E. Lee Shifflet
Elkton
Albert J. Shumate
Churchville
Alfred R. Shumate
Hugh D
A J Huff Dies In Glade Spring Virginia Highway Commissioner
Glade Spring Va June 6 Hon Atwood J Huff member of the State Highway Commission died today after a brief illness. He had been in failing health for months and his death came as a shock. Huff served two Virginia legislature sessions and was prominent in Virginia public life. Funeral services will be at Roanoke home of his brother in law R B Griggs at two o clock Tuesday afternoon with burial in Evergreen cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glade Spring
Atwood J. Huff
State Highway Commission
Huff
Virginia
R.B. Griggs
Roanoke
Evergreen Cemetery
Roanoke Past President Speaks At Winchester Rotary
Winchester Rotary Club and Front Royal Rotary guests heard Per kins Hazlegrove past president of Roanoke Rotary explain Rotary aims and education. He illustrated lessons with anecdotes stressing service, tolerance, and honesty while a quartet entertained and Ed West welcomed visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Rotary’ Club
Rotary Annes
New Front Royal
George Washington Hotel
Rotary Education
Walter Myers
Myers
Rotary Annas
Rotary
Perkins Hazlegrove
Roanoke
Chicago
Rotary Club
Rota
Ed. West
F Royal Club
Front Royal
Wtester Club
Marshall Baker
Hugh Duffey
Donald Meaden
Nelson Page
Joseph Hodgson
Local Visitors Share Weekend and Meetings
Mr. Garvin Bowles of Alexandria Virginia visited with Mrs Bowles and their son Magter Telifair Bowles. Mr James Stine of Philadelphia spent the weekend here with his mother Mrs LiHan Stine. Mr J R Triplett of Kernstown spent the day on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garvin Bowles
Alexandria Va
Mrs. Bowles
Mag
Ter Telifair Bowles
James Stine
Philadelphia
J. R. Triplett
Kernstown
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Virginia Kurtz
Mr. Miller O’rear
DuShane
Mutt & Jeff
Bud Fisher
Mutt
Carl Carroll
GiRe
Cnough
Mrs. Bond
Fishpaw
5S. R. Hurst
E. W. Armstrong
Winston Grim
George Washington University
A. J. DeHart
Clyde DeHart
Mrs. DeHart
Miss Ethie DeHart
Marion Ewings
Frank Lovett
Bebe Frances
Margaret Drummond
Mildred Milleson
Misses Rose
Josephine Ebersole
Eliza Diffenderfer
Rieman Recher
Mr. L. W. Lewis
Gertrude Higgins
District Nurse Association
Charlottesville, Va
University Hospital
Mathew Ebersole
Sharpsburg, Md
John Tucker
E. W. Miller
Catawba Sanatorium
Pauline Shoop
Elon College
Blanch Shoop
Baetjer Makes
J. George Baetjer
Winchester, Va
A. G. Twigg
Janet Rinker
Valley Boys
A. J. Huff
Highway Commission
Roanoke Club
the Nathanson Company
North Main Street
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