Questions Easy Answers Easier Win Tickets For Passion Play
A newspaper contest ties a Freiburg Passion Play film showing at the Colonial Theatre to a Biblical quiz for students. Twenty top answer sets win two seats. questions ask full name of the betrayer, who was freed over Jesus, location of Christ’s capture, how Judas identified Christ, and Jesus’s remark to him.
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Freiburg
Colonial Theatre
the Star
Baden
Germany
Oberammergau
Christus
Adolph Fassnacht
Christ
Jesus
Judas
Farewell Reception Held for Mr and Mrs Smith
The Fairmont Times reports a large farewell reception at Billing sley Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church South for Mr and Mrs James E Smith prior to their move to Winchester Virginia. Congregation and friends offered thanks and good wishes with talks, music by Miss Sarah Watts, and a silver pitcher presented as a token. Volunteers served refreshments, including Mrs J D Wilson and Mrs Carl Yost among others.
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T. Jones
J. EB. Smith
B. M
Messrs
Smith Hood
EB. Jones
J. Ri.Tuckwiller
Ward
M. Downs
Sarah Hibbs
Jesse D. Wilson
Sarah Watts
Picino
Miss Elizabeth Lansford and Lyn Crabill wed in Washington
Miss Elizabeth Lansford became Mrs. Crabill in a Washington ceremony attended by friends. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander T. Lansford of South Main Street, has strong local popularity and formerly lived in Loudoun County. Groom I J Crabill, son of Mr. and Mrs. Crabill of North Main Street, was educated at a prestigious institute in Washington and returned to Winchester three years ago. The couple will reside in Winchester.
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Elizabeth Lansford
Crabill
Lyn
Washington, D
Washington
Alexander T. Lansford
South Main Street
Loudounco
I. J Crabill
North Main Street
Winchester
Donald C. Kline
Lawrence L. Goley
H. Ashby Turner
Scott A. Dahlquist
Eugene B. van Veen
Congressional Country Club
Robert K. Kline
Primrose Street
Chevy Chase
Friends Select School
National Park Seminary
Kline
Otterbein College
Harvard Law School
Front Royal
Hastern College
Miss Helen Gruver Weds Mr. R. E. Kline Jr in D C Church
Washington society notes a ceremony at Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church in which Miss Helen Gruver, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Gruver, wed Mr. Robert E. Kline Jr. The Rev. Douglas Birnie officiated, with music by Frederick Stitt and F W Evans. The couple planned a home in Chevy Chase Maryland after a wedding trip.
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Helen Russell Gruver
R. E. Kline, Jr
Washington, D. C
Jacob Shers Gruver
Robert Everett Kline, Jr
Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church
Douglas Putnam Birnie
Frederick Stitt
F. W.S. Evans
John William Townsend
Kathleen Gruver
Evangeline Lovett
Elizabeth Ramsey
Nellie Woodford
Baltimore
Jack Peacock
Edith Miller Weds James Snapp in Quiet County Ceremony
Announcement records the marriage of Edith V. Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Miller Frederick county to James F Snapp son of Mr and Mrs O F Snapp of Fawcett Gap. The ceremony was performed yesterday by Rev S R Ludwig at the clergyman’s residence on National avenue in Winchester.
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Edith V. Miller
James F. Snapp
Walter Miller
Frederick County
O. F. Snapp
Fawcett Gap
S. R. Ludwig
Winchester Rural Charge
United Brethren Church
National Avenue
Vacation To Moorefield By William Spottswood White
William Spottswood White, prominent retired Winchester businessman, takes his annual vacation to Moorefield in Hardy County West Virginia, staying with relatives. White is a Moorefield native and longtime area figure.
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Moorefield
William Spottswood White
Winchester
Hardy County
W. Va
Mr. White
Notable Return Highlights Moorefield Valley Heritage
A figure has made it a practice to spend vacations among the scenes of his boyhood days in the Moorefield valley, praised as one of the loveliest landscapes in the mountain state.
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Moorefield Valley
Captain to Serve Month in Virginia Beach Before Fort Leavenworth
Captain Christian will reside in Virginia Beach for a month before departing in August for Fort Leavenworth Kansas where he will be stationed for an extended period.
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Ginia Beach
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Christian
Mr and Mrs Grove Return to Martinsville Virginia
Mr and Mrs I M Grove arrive back in Martinsville after visiting relatives including C Grove. The trip took them to Niagara Falls New York City and various parts of Canada during their motor journey with a pleasant stay.
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I. M. Grove
Martinsville
Mr. C. Grove
Mrs. Groves
Niagara Falls
New York City
Canada
Miss Johnetta Wright Engaged to Walter P Mathyer
Mrs George H Wright of near Wadesville Clarke county Virginia announces the engagement and forthcoming marriage of her daughter Miss Johnetta Gertrude Wright to Mr Walter Paul Mathyer of Warren Pennsylvania The wedding is set for eight o clock Tuesday evening August four at the bride’s mother’s residence near Wadesville
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Johnetta Wright
Walter P. Mathyer
George H. Wright
Wadesville
Clarke County
Johnetta Gertrude Wright
Walter Paul Mathyer
Warren
Emerson Returns From Visit To Mills and Mother
Mr Emerson returns from a six day flour millers convention in St Louis then travels to Vincennes Indiana to visit his aged mother. He will resume duties with the Winchester Milling Company next week.
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Mr. Emerson
G. F. Emerson
St. Louis
Flour Millers’ Convention
Vincennes
Ind
Winchester Milling Company
Ill at Home in County Mr W C Zinn Improves
Mr W C Zinn a leading resident of the Clearbrook area Frederick county and Emmanuel Reformed Church member suffered influenza and pleurisy confining him to bed for a week or ten days. Friends report his condition somewhat improved and Winchester friends glad to hear of the improvement.
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W. C. Zinn
W. QC
Zinn
Clearbrook
Frederick County
Emmanuel Reformed Chyef Stephenson
Winchester
Ill At Home In North Braddock Street Area
Mrs. Florence Seal remains seriously ill at her home with son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs William B Wagher of North Braddock street. She has been ill for three weeks and friends regret her condition.
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Florence Seal
William B. Wagher
North Braddock Street
Mrs Emma Taylor Heads to Baltimore for Visit
Mrs Emma Taylor departed for Baltimore to visit Mrs Susie Lofton. The trip sets a brief social engagement as part of regional courtesy and personal travel plans.
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Emma Taylor
Baltimore
Susie Lofton
Mrs Spurrier Travels To Baltimore From Washington Street
Mrs J E Spurrier, who has been visiting Mrs Ashby Sprint at her North Washington Street home, spent today in Baltimore and plans to return tomorrow.
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J. E. Spurrier
Local Visitors Stay At George Washington Hotel
Col. Carroll Menefee of Sperryville arrived today and will stay several days at the George Washington Hotel. Mrs. J. B. Neill of Berryville spent today in town.
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Col. Carroll Menefee
Sperryville
George Washington Hotel
J. B. Neill
Berryville
Flint Hill growers visit town today
Mr. C. Dudley Wood and Mr. James Reid, prominent fruit growers from Flint Hill, were visitors in town today.
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C. Dudley Wood
James Reid
Flint Hill
Miss Eose Judson Carney Returns Home From Visit
Miss Eose Judson Carney, guest of Mrs. Garland Hansbrough for several days, has returned to her home in Norfolk Virginia. Miss Hilda Miller, of Lawrence- (text cut)
Guest of Mr and Mrs Hansbrough in Ville New Jersey
Ville New Jersey resident is hosted by Mr and Mrs Garland Hansbrough at their home. The visit highlights social hospitality and local connections.
Misses Ginn Baker head to Washington for Norfolk visit
Misses Katherine and Emma Ginn Baker motored to Washington today and will take the boat to Norfolk. They will be guests at a house party there for two weeks.
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Katherine
Emma Ginn Baker
Washington
Norfolk
Miss Jessie Anderson Visits Hayfield Hostess
Miss Jessie Anderson returned yesterday to her Harrisburg home after visiting for a short time with Mrs. C. A. Medlwee at her Hayfield residence.
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Jessie Anderson
Harrisburg
C. A. Medlwee
Hayfield
Kenneth Rice Visits Baltimore For Several Days
Mr. Kenneth Rice is spending several days in Baltimore, with plans to visit local sites and meet contacts during the stay. He is staying at a city hotel and will dedicate time to sightseeing and meetings.
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Kenneth Rice
Baltimore
Picnic Hostess Miss Louise Withers at Shenandoah River Event
Miss Louise Withers hosted a picnic last night on the Shenandoah river with guests including Miss Rosalie Cox of Winchester.
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Louise Withers
Shenandoah River
Rosalie Cox
Winchester
Mrs C W Bowers of Stephenson Shops in Town
Mrs C W Bowers of Stephenson was seen shopping in town today, with local onlookers noting her presence as she visited several stores.
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C. W. Bowers
Stephenson
Mrs Strickler Hits Toledo After Two Month Visit
Mrs. Daniel Strickler, guest of two months with Mrs. Michael Collins, is now visiting friends in Toledo Ohio.
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Daniel Strickler
Michael Collins
Toledo
Ohio
Mr Archie Roberts Leaves for Lexington to Visit Friends
Mr Archie Roberts, guest of Mr Dabney Harrison for about a week, departed today for Lexington Virginia to visit friends and conclude his trip.
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Archie Roberts
Dabney Harrison
Lexington
Mr and Mrs G F Goodwyn Visit From Antietam Paper Co
Mr and Mrs G F Goodwyn of the Antietam Paper Company Hagestown were visitors in town today, greeting local residents and posing for photos at a regional gathering.
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G. F. Goodwyn
The
Antietam Paper Company
Hagerstown
Miss Libby McCormick Visit in Staunton Va
Miss Libby McCormick is spending several days in Staunton Virginia for a visit. She plans sightseeing and local social engagements with friends and relatives during her stay.
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Libby McCormick
Staunton,Va
Funk and Grimm Families Visit Jersey Shore Pa Today
Mr and Mrs H C Funk and Mr and Mrs H R Grimm and their young son traveled to Jersey Shore Pennsylvania today and plan to visit Mr and Mrs W A Young during the trip.
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H. C. Funk
H. R. Grimm and
Little Son
Jersey Shore
W. A. Young
Miss Eva Hershman at Fairfax Hotel for several days
Miss Eva Hershman of Star Tan nery will spend several days at the Fairfax Hotel, staying as a guest for a short visit.
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Eva Hershman
Star Tannery
Fairfax
Mrs Ry an Improves Slightly in Memorial Hospital
The condition of Mrs. Nettie C. Ryan, seriously ill at Memorial Hospital, was said to be slightly improved today, though she remains critically ill.
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Nettie C. Ryan
Memorial Hospital
Notable guests at George Washington Hotel
Guests include Cliff H. Russell representing Durant Motor Company of New York F G Last of Washington Harry H. Mahool of Baltimore S P Crenshaw Jr of Richmond F A Motz of the horticultural division Blacksburg Va and Dr and Mrs H F Sommerkahl of Roanoke Va.
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George Washington Hotel
Cliff H. Russell
Durant Motor Company
New York
F. G. Last
Washington
Harry H. Mahool
Baltimore
S. P. Crenshaw, Jr
Richmond
F. A. Motz
Horticultural Division
Blacksburg
H. F. Sommerkahl
Roanoke
Cornwell Family Trip to Harrisonburg and Weston
Mr and Mrs W B Cornwell and Miss Marion Cornwell traveled to Harrisonburg Virginia with Mr Dabney Harrison and Mr Colston Trapnell. Mr Trapnell then caught a train to his home in Weston West Virginia for long distance return.
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W. B. Cornwell
Marion Cornwell
Dabney Harrison
Colston Trapnell
Harrisonburg, Va
Trapnell
Weston
W. Va
Ladies Sail for Europe on Mauretania
Miss Hilda Dean and Miss Carrie Croson departed New York today aboard the Mauretania bound for Europe where they will remain for several months. Mr. T.R. Cooper returned yesterday from Baltimore after several days on business.
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Hilda Dean
Carrie Croson
New York
Mauretania
Europe
Mr. TR
Cooper
Baltimore
Duncan Elliott at Camp Shenandoah Near Harrisonburg
Mr. Duncan Elliott spends several days at Camp Shenandoah near Harrisonburg. A card club gathered last night at the home of Mr and Mrs J Gray Beverly on West Leicester Street.
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Duncan Elliott
Camp Shenandoah
Harrisonburg
Mrs. J. Gray Beverly
West Leicester Street
Beverley Wright and Donald Nixdorf Visit Washington
Mr. Beverley Wright and Mr. Donald Nixdorf spent yesterday in Washington for undisclosed discussions and meetings with unidentified officials. No further details were available.
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Beverley Wright
Donald Nixdorf
Washington
Captain and Mrs Christian to Leave July 8 for Virginia
Captain and Mrs Robert L Christian will depart here on July 8 for Virginia to begin a new posting. The couple, long associated with the local community, plan to settle in and resume duties upon arrival while friends extend best wishes for their service and future.
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Robert L. Christian
Minister Arrested Over Unlicensed Dog During Moonshine Raid
Rev Louis Stimmel was summoned for keeping a dog without a license tag after an outdoor raid in the county netted a still and moonshining gear near DeHaven. Sheriff Pannett Motor Vehicle Inspector Shull and Game Warden Pingley joined the operation and later raided a nearby site, seizing sugar and dried peaches and arresting the alleged operator.
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Louis Stimmel
Pannett
H. E. Shull
Pingley
Shull
DeHaven
Woman shoots politician then kills herself in Oklahoma
R. R. Stevens, prominent labor and political figure in Oklahoma, was shot and killed by Marie Ellis who then died by her own hand. The bodies were found across a bed in an apartment. Officials note Ellis and Stevens had recently married, but divorces from other spouses were not finalized. Stevens had been active in politics for 15 years.
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Associated Press
Muskogee
Okla
R. R.stevens
Oklahoma
Marie Ellis
Stevens
University Board Suspends Lefevre by 7 to 2 Vote
Dr. Albert Lefevre a philosophy professor at the University of Virginia was found guilty and suspended by a seven to two vote by the university board in Charlottesville Virginia. The Associated Press reports the decision follows a recent conviction.
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Lefevre
Associated Press
Charlottesville
Albert Lefevre
University of Virginia
Faculty member suspended over pocket flask liquor case
In a seven hour board of visitors session a faculty member received a one year suspension for unintentiona transportation of a small liquor in a pocket flask with a seven to two vote. Dr Lefevre and two staffers Dr Potts and Dr Howze were injured after an automobile accident near Montpelier Virginia about a month ago. two others were acquitted and offered resignations which were not accepted.
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Board of Visitors
Lefevre
W. 8. A. Potts
Charles P. Howze
Montpelier
President Does Not Know How To Use Idle Time
SWAMPSCOTT Mass June 25 President Coolidge settles to enjoy his summer vacation and says he will read in his study at White Court and receive a limited number of callers. Routine business will be handled in Lynn and by clerical staff in Washington.
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Swampscott
Mass
Coolidge
White Court
Lynn
White House
Washington
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Jesse L Lasky
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Claire D. Dotterer
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Cook Freiburg Inlthefivpa
Emristus
Dimitri Buchowetzki
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Mrs. Ryan
University Board
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