Virginians Split on Constitutional Amendment Plank
Virginia leaders at the Democratic convention show strong sentiment against adding a constitutional amendment plank to the platform. Governor Peery and Senator Glass confront ongoing debate on the plank amid broader talks on economy and monetary policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heywood Bell
Philadelphia
George C. Peery
Carter Glass
Virginia
Glass
Washington
Aubrey G. Weaver
Robert Kane
Gate City
Mooresville
N. J
Josephine Kane
Scott County
William Allen White
Emporia
Kansas
Joe Robinson
Alf M. Landon
White
Kane
Ashton Dovell
Virginia House of Delegates
Peery
Patrick H. Drewry
Petersburg
Drewry
James H. Price
George Gordon Battle
New York
University of Virginia
Charles K. Hardrader
Bristol
Carter
Sharkey Seeks Crucial Win Against Brubaker at Fenway Park
Boston June 25 Veteran Jack Sharkey hopes to regain the heavyweight crown with a 10 round bout against California standout Phil Brubaker at Fenway Park. Sharkey, age 34, believes a decisive victory will reestablish him in the heavyweight title picture despite Brubaker being viewed as undersized for the division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Jack Sharkey
Phil” Brubaker
California
Fenway Park
Sharkey
Brubaker
Western Drought Worsens Across the West
Heat intensifies crop losses as June ranks as the second driest on record in the drought struck regions. Forecasters warn of scant relief with only possible scattered thunderstorms in the northern North Central States and continued high temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Reynolds Store News Notes From Reynolds Virginia
Reynolds Store notes detail a series of local visits and health updates. Families such as Luttrells and Lutrrells travel to Grimes to visit Mrs. Robert Luttrell who is recovering from arm injuries. Various social calls occur including Batt and Light, Unger, Omps, and Largent families with extended kin from Winchester and Hagerstown. Cultural events mention a convict camp baseball win at Gainesboro by 15 to 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Light
Minnie
Maryland Crossen
Ernest Batt
Grover Helsley
Winchester
Roy Bohrer
Gainesboro
Billie Reynolds
Earl
Lola May Unger
Sunny Side
Dewey Batt
Hagerstown
Ralph Kerns
Howard Reynolds
F. M. Bagent
Janey Davis
Ward Shade
Henry Huffman
Luray
E. D. Shenk
F. J. Gardner
Harry Gardner
Harry Largent
Edgar Largent
Edward Rupple
Onile Omps
Roxanna Batt
Alton Omps
Refuge Notes and Social Visits Across Virginia
Refuge Virginia residents record calls and family visits including John Bauserman traveling to Woodstock for his ill mother. Jane Lee Lillard stayed with relatives Howard Leith. Elizabeth Ritenour visited with the Ritenour family. L L Bowman and family visited Stephenson as Hopewell society gathered Sunday. Numerous local visitors from Martinsburg and Washington call on residents. Tronto Ontario notes a birthday tradition of Constable William G Percy and his wife with a birthday celebration. Their son shares the date, June 22, 1901.
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Refuge
John Bauserman
Woodstock
Jane Lee Lillard
Howard Leith
Elizabeth Ritenour
Harley Ritenour
L. L. Bowman
John Bowman
Stephenson
Hopewell
James
Tronto
Ont
William G. Percy
Fred Orndorff
J. E. Legge
Janet
Charles Sperry
E. R. Sperry
Brucetown
Guyer Larrick
Beckley
W. Va
Syd Larrick
Larrick
Gordon Keith
Clifton Forge
LeRoy Withrow
Keith
George Gordon Keith
Eddie McInturff
Washington, D. C
Misses McInturff
Earl van Dine Coville
Richmond
Annie Henretty
L. L. Sibert
Frederick
Winchester
Mary Sibert
W. H. Edmonson
Main Street
Local social notes from Stephens City and nearby towns
Rambling society items list visits and family events across Stephens City and surrounding areas. Residents from Chann ersburg Philadelphia to Beckley Virginia share weekends with relatives, hospital births reported, and local property updates noted this June 25.
Oranda Notes Highlights Local Visits and Harvest
Oranda Virginia notes list visits from residents and relatives including Mr. and Mrs. James Boggs in town guests and weekend visitors from Marlboro Charlottesville and Washington. A Baltimore trip, Front Royal and Winchester outings, Cedar Bluff farm gatherings, and local family hosts are mentioned. Wheat harvest nears completion with an average crop and Dr Winkfield of Strasburg is the attending physician.
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Oranda
James Boggs
Winchester
Mike Smith
Marlboro
Lizzie Hontas
Ernest
Charlottesville
Herbert Stokes
Baltimore
J. A. Carroll
Front Royal
Minnie Orndorff
Doke
Emma _ Stickley
Cedar Bluff Farm
C. W. Raley
Washington, D. C
Gladys Ogden
Washington
Mamie Hemilright
Dr. Winkfield
Strasburg
Middletown Notes From Town and Surrounds
Middletown notes list residents visiting family in Alexandria Winchester and Bluemont while others travel to Philadelphia and Washington. Frank Weirich, patient at Homeopathic Hospital in Washington, D C, is improving. Dorothy Ann Keith visits Washington this week with a host family.
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Middletown
Ollie Ritter
Lottye Boyer
Town
Alexandria
Lee Hottel
Jack Sperry
Winchester
Carson Dettra
Jim” Williams
Philadelphia
Frank Weirich
Homeopathic Hospital
Washington, D. C
Harris Sperry
Connie
Joan
John Fleming
Bluemont
Dorothy Ann Keith
Birthday party picnic at Rock Enon Springs shared with visitors
Cross Junction notes describe a June birthday celebration at Rock Enon Springs with baskets unpacked and dinner served picnic style. The report lists visits and gatherings among families in Winchester Green Spring Martinsburg and Washington DC, noting several relatives and guests over recent days.
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Bundey
Braithwaite
Rock Enon Springs
Paul Braithwaite
O. W. Dick
Whitacre
Mrs. Dick
Ohio
R. G. Edwards
F. L. Bartlett
Floyd
Green Spring
Pittsburgh
Gerald Braithwaite
Winchester
H. Braithwaite
John Gunn
Louis and
Philip
Washington, D. C
C. G. Baker
Lester Kerlin
Robert
Kenneth Lewis
J. S. Braithwaite
Floyd Luttrell
Annie Unger
Martinsburg
W. Va
Roy Stotler
Unger
Manitowoc Burglar Steals Centennial Wooden Nickels
A Manitowoc burglar broke into a drug store and stole wooden souvenir five cent pieces made for the Manitowoc Centennial Celebration worth one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitowoc
Wis
Fight Pictures Break Records Across the Nation
New York reports fill to capacity as Louis Schmeling fight reels draw large crowds nationwide. Manager Bill Duffey predicts nearly a million from Carnera rights. Some footage shows Schmeling’s injuries. postfight cars and gifts head to Max.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Louis Schmeling
Bill Duffey
Primo Carera
Evanston Man Demonstrates Improved Flare Invention
Evanston Illinois resident Harry W Diedrick arrived at the police station to demonstrate an improved flare to warn motorists of stalled cars at night. Police welcomed him with two warrants aged several months for parking without lights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evanston
Ill
Harry W. Diedrick
Camp Lupton Opens Monday for Six Week Summer Program
Camp Lupton at Goerstad near Woodstock Virginia begins its six week season on Monday June 29. The camp on the Shenandoah river offers swimming boating and water sports with safety measures including a river platform boat dock raft and trained counselors. Applications are urged to avoid accommodation shortfalls.
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Camp Lupton
Goerstad
Massanutten Academy
Shenandoah River
Woodstock
Aang
Camp
Judge Dismisses Traffic Case Over New Alibi Claim
Prize winner Ace Police Magistrate Lambert M. Caenentanas took office and dismissed charges against a traffic violator who offered a brand new alibi. Thomas W. Sanders faced a charge for leaving a running car with the dog in the front seat. He claimed the dog bumped the ignition, restarting the hot engine after he exited the vehicle. The judge called the explanation the best he had heard and dismissed the case.
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Ace
Lambert M. Caeenentanaser
Thomas W. Sanders
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Doan
Albin Barkley
Kentucky
Alben Barkley
Central Press Convention
Barkley
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Susie Carbaugh
Curtis Puckett
Adrienne Smith
Lucille Lambert
Bridgewater
Frances Vincent
Harry Carbaugh
Harry Warren
West of Town
Firestone Battery Service
Firestone Courier
Firestone Auto Supply & Service Stores
Loudoun St
Youngstown
Winchester Wholesale Grocery Corp
W. Water St
Winchester Evening Star
Italy
Fulvio Suvich
Benito Mussolini
United States
Augusto Rosso
Central Preas
Schmeling
Max
Mike
Max Machon
Camp Luton
Goldin
Jones
Harris Addition
National Avenue
F. L. Harris
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