Social and Personal Notes From Winchester Area
Social and Personal closing at noon on Thursday as clerical forces from Martinsburg to Shenandoah Caverns for an annual picnic. Contests in May tied to sales with winners and losers named. New York journalist Graham Rosenberger visiting Winchester. Birthday dinner for Miss Ann McKenzie at Tokas Inn followed by social teas and visits from friends.
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Amnmote
Suu
Martineburg
Shenandoah Caverns
Strinburg
Caverns Hotel
Shenandoah River
Strasburg
Weir
Martnsburg
Allen R. Emmett
John Kern
Winchester
L. R. Smith
William Lupton
News in Brief From Winchester and Vicinity
Mr and Mrs Kohlhousen formerly of Winchester and now in Houston Texas are expected to visit relatives in the city joining Mrs Kohlhousens brother Roy Kohlhousen in Columbus Ohio at the Shawnee Inn on the Valley Pike. Miss Kathryn P Anderson from Wilmington Hospital Delaware arrives for three weeks vacation to visit her mother Mrs Nina Glyn Anderson at 409 South Bradford Street. Mrs Beverley Better After Operations Mrs J Gray Beverley underwent two major operations in Baltimore and is improving. Whitmire Weds Dove A marriage license was issued to D M Whitmire and Miss Sallie J Dove of Winchester and they were married last night at Lemuel Whitmire’s home, the Rev S R Ludwig officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kohlhousen
Frank Kohlhousen
Winchester
Houston
Texas
Roy Kohlhousen
Columbus
Ohio
Shawnee Inn
Valley Pike
Miss Anderson
Kathryn P. Anderson
Wilmington Hospital
Wilmington
Del
Nina Glyn Anderson
South Hraddock Street
Beverley
J. Gray
Church Home and Infirmary
Baltimore
J Gray Beverley
Corporation Court
C. S. Dove
Rockingham County
Entertain at Dinner-Dance for Mr and Mrs Tweedy
Mrs Thomsday Bowles to entertain at a dinner-dance tomorrow at the Baltimore Country Club honoring Mr and Mrs John Van Dyke Tweedy and Lieut and Mrs Edmund Tweedy. Lieutenant Tweedy served in Nicaragua this past winter and Mrs John Van Dyke Tweedy is Virginia Marshall Baker of Winchester.
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Tweedy
Thomsdaay Bowles
Baltimore Country Club
John van Dyke Tweedy
Edmund Tweedy
Nicaragua
Virginia Marshal Baker
Winchester
Bowles
Edward L. Simonds
Europe
Normandy
Brittany
Carlsbad
Miss Mary Elizabeth Barr Becomes Local Telephone Operator
Mary Elizabeth Barr began duties as a telephone operator at George Washington Hotel succeeding Miss Hilda Jackson. The note lists numerous residents and visitors in Winchester including Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ford, the Massengales, and Frances VanDeventer among others, with travel and local business updates throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth Barr
George ‘Washington Hotel
Hilda Jackson
Miss Barr
Grace Barr Hollis
Visitors and trips noted from local social circles
Miss Zula Smoot leaves for a Washington visit with friends. Miss Mary Capper heads to Washington for a two week stay with her parents. Mr. W Cornblatt of Baltimore returns home after a visit. Mrs C W Morrison and family guests of the McDonalds on National Avenue. Mr and Mrs Grayson and Mr Athey attended a Baker's convention in Hagerstown and later danced after touring the new plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zula Smoot
Washington, D. C
Mary Capper
C. W., Morrison
Jane Morrison
Charles Morrison, Jr
Martinsburg
W. Va
B. A. Grayson
Arthur Athey
Hagerstown
Mr. Lt. Marshall Baker Returns Home After New York Visit
Lt. Marshall Baker, who had been staying in New York, returned to his home last night.
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Marshall Baker
New York
Two Navy Airmen Believed Drowned Off California Coast
Two airmen from the North Island naval air station are believed drowned after their airplane tumbled into the Pacific Ocean four miles offshore between Laguna Beach and Newport Beach in the morning incident reported by the Associated Press from San Diego California.
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Associated Press
San Diego
Cal
North Island Naval Air Station
Laguna Beach
Newport Beach
Co operative Marketing Must Be Taught In Schools
Chicago June 22 Secretary of Agriculture William M Jardine urged that co operative marketing become the norm for farm product disposal only if taught in rural schools to train farmers in its principles and practices He warned against government or philanthropic control and said progress depends on producers own initiative and efficient production and standardization of crops and livestock to eliminate waste
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Chicago
William M. Jardine
American Institute of Cooperation
Jardine
Compromise Is To Be Expected At Geneva Arms Talks
The State department said American proposals at the Geneva arms conference reflect the administration's best thinking for now. It noted that final agreement would require usual compromises on details while maintaining the core basis of the plan. A Melbourne voter faced no prosecution after replying to the Australian compulsory voting notice with a quip about Herald births.
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Associated Press
Washington
State Department
Melbourne
Herald
Oe Sr Ie
Putnam-Baffin Island Expedition Nears Magnetic Pole Radio
The Putnam-Baffin Island Expedition aboard the Mor Morrissey, led by George Palmer Putnam and Captain Bob Bartlett, nears West Baffin Island for close radio contact near the magnetic pole. Edward Manley and radio gear operator pilot experiments with a 33 and 20 meter setup and 900 volt power as the crew surveys geography and oceanography.
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Edward Mantey
Putnam-Daffin Island
Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrated in Stephens City
Mr and Mrs Parker of Stephens City celebrated their golden wedding anniversary yesterday at home with a reception attended by over 100 guests. Married June 21 1877 they have lived in Stephens City since. Parker long served as village blacksmith and later as constable for Opequon district. Neighbors extend warm congratulations and best wishes for many more years of happiness.
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Parker
Stephens City
Mrs. Parker
Stepens City
Mr. Parker
Opequon
Bids Sought for Paw Paw Bridge Construction Project
West Virginia State Road Commission invites bids for the Paw Paw Potomac river bridge linking with Kifer Maryland in Morgan County. Steel superstructure on concrete foundations includes one 200 foot and two 110 foot spans. funding totaling $70,000 from state road funds plus county contributions in 1926 and 1927. Allegany County Maryland to build approaches and contribute $5,000 to bridge cost.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
West Virginia State Road Commission
Potomac Oe
Paw Paw
Morgan County
Kifer
West Virginia
Panhandle
Allegany County
Highest Court Holds Injury May Cause Cancer in Claim
The Supreme Court upheld a $12 weekly 360 week indemnity from United States Fidelity for widow Mrs. Sencindiver after her husband, employed as manager at Winchester Milling, died from sarcoma following an injury. The ruling creates a precedent that malignant cancer can result from an accident, with $3,600 initial award and prior deductions for earlier indemnity. Attorney T R Cather defended the milling company.
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Industrial Commission
United States Fidelity and Guarantee Company
Sencindiver
Supreme Court
Cather
T. Russell Cather
Guarantee Company
Milling Corporation
T. R. Cather
Community to Hold Lawn Party for Fire Escape
Stephens City Virginia June 22 The community will host a lawn party on the high school grounds Saturday night July 25 with proceeds to finish paying for the fire escape. James Russell Shryock spent last week with his parents returning to the University of Virginia for the summer session. Misses Mary and Lillie Graham are visiting their parents in Stephens City after attending a Baltimore school. Mrs John Staples who was injured recently is able to be about. Bible school workers training at the Methodist Church each night this week through Saturday. Winchester district Sunday school convention set for Thursday. Miss Margaret Funk who taught at Damascus this past session is spending the summer with her parents.
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Stephens
City
James Russell Shryock
R. A. Shryock
University of Virginia
Mary
Lillie Graham
Baltimore
Graham
John Staples
Bible School Workers Training School
Methodist Church
Winchester
Margaret Funk
Damascus
H. A. Funk
Local Visit Notes from Albin Brevities in June
Mrs Alfred Schafer and Miss Margaret Schafer from Scottdale Pa visit Scottdale friends in Albin Va. Mr and Mrs Bb F Greenwalt host. Mr and Mrs Guy Smith and Mrs J B Yeakley spend Sunday with Mr and Mrs Newton Cather at Chambersville. Arthur Ritter of Winchester on business. Misses Lylda Alma Orndorff guests of Misses Sarah Rebecca Tavenner. Mr and Mrs W A Orndorff in Winchester on business.
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Albin
Alfred Schafer
Margaret Schafer
Scottdale
Bb. F. Greenwalt
Guy Smith
Yeakley
Newton Cather
Chambersville
Melvin Renner
W. W. Himelright
Kenneth
B. F. Lineburg
Arthur Ritter
Winchester
Lylda
Alma Orndorff
Sarah
Rebecca Tavenner
W. A. Orndorff
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Emmett
Graham. Rosenberger
John W. Rosenberger
South
Washington Street
Iren Eee
Pulitzer School
Columbia University
Long Island Daily Press
Jamaica
L. I
Earl Fries
Bruce Lodge
Grace Frieg
Lucille. Smith
Donald Smith
Phyllis
Ann Fries
Charles Dick
Margaret Dick
Bertyatta Hauswider
Boyd Miller
James Vernon Hutton
Douglas Lamp
Martha Lamp
Rebecca Lodge
Ray Fries
Raymond Webber
John Brill
Harry
Miss McKenzie
William .McKenzie
Tokas’ Inn
Ann McKenzie
Handley High School
Bradfield
Ernest S. Ely
B. F. Arthur, Jr
South Stewart Street
Gibson Bradfield
Norman Graber
Master Norman Graber, Jr
Messrs
Iyle Haines
Blair Haines
Romney, W. Va
George Washington Foote
Brownie Pitzer
Clearbrook
S. Fries
Herbert Fries
Greensprings
D A. Smith
A. 8. Fries
Joh Frigs
Carl Webber
Dory Miller
Loring Smith
Deauville
Huntsberry
Charles Ford
St. Elmo Massengale and Son
St. Elmo Massengale, Jrr
Atlanta, Ga
Jack
C. van Deventer
Dunlap
Boyce
E. A. Gordon
Stephens City, Va
Albert P. Shirkey
Randolph Macon College
Ashland
William Ramsey
H. H. Startzman
C. H. Latham
Eugene Creed
Potomac Edison Company
Hagerstown, Md
J. W. Winkfield
F.L. Largent
Bakers
Harold Sowers
White Post
Clara Fultz
Charles Town
P. E. Lineberg
Frank L. Grim
Chattanooga, Tenn
Miller O’rear
Road House
D. ‘Byron McCloskey
Atlantic City, N. J
H. C. Funk
South Loudoun Street
James and
Billey Atwell
Birmingham
Alabama
E. A. Horsey
Shannon Hill
Berryville Pike
Ruth Haines
Memorial Hospital
Mr. W. F. Peters
Mr. Brady
The
Server Corporation
Martha Lante
Tappahannock, Va
Mrs. C. W. Cawthorne
R. S. Smith
Westinghouse Electric Company
J. W. Gregg
Alexandria, Va
George Washington Hotel
George Mason Hotel
Alexandria
Charles H. Consolvo
George Washinton
C. K._Comley
Fort Royal, Pa
Hotel Jack
W. Cornblatt
Children’s Day
Middletown
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
M. H. Rhodes
Lelia Ludwig
Louise Rhodes
Jean Hammack
Mildred Henson
Robert Campbell
Earl Brumback
Syd Larrick
Earl Kline
Edith Wolfung
F. M. Rinker
Isabelle Henson
Tom Sperry
M. H. Hupman
Charles Hensen
Margaret C. Ritter
Montgomery
Turner A. Carper
Leonard Wood III
Leonard Wood
Philippines
International Llustrated Newa
Sary
Perimental
Edward Manley
Marietta
Morrissey
Mrs
Jacob Atwell Parker
Paw Paw Bridge
Dr. Scholl
Scholl
Sample Shoe Store
Jesse James
International Newsreels
Mathew
Matt
Kimes
Oklahoma
George McAnich
Jennings
Okla
John S. Solenberger & CO
N. Main Street
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