Highlands History and Local Society Notes
An article recounts Scotland’s clan system from 1300 to 1745 with details on governance, the Fiery Cross signal, and clan unity. It notes emigration after Culloden, then shifts to local society with a club meeting at Mrs. P. W. Boyd’s home and Virginia Gold Cup races at English Park. It also reports Miss Elizabeth Siler’s marriage to Ashby Hillyard in Millwood and updates on Mrs. Susan Kiger Van Fossen’s serious illness, plus social events involving the Winchester choir and guests at a shower for Mr. Bly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Thanistry
England
Bannockburn
Culloden
Canada
Glengary
France
United States
North Carolina
Green
Highlands
Elizabeth Siler
Ashby Hillyard
Charles Siler
Clarke County
William R. Hillyard
Winchester
Christ Episcopal Church
Millwood
Robert A. Goodwin
John Siler
Boyce
United States Army
Fort Sherman
Panama Canal Zone
Boyce High School
Hillyard
J. C. van Fossen
Susan Kiger van Fossen
Winchester illustrator Leslie Woods improves after illness
Noted Winchester artist Leslie Neill Woods who had angina pectoris and was confined to his North Cameron Street home since mid last week was out briefly today and slowly regaining strength. The item notes other local events including DAR meeting details, a Music Lovers Club concert on March 19 with harpist Hazel Ione Moses, and several family notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Neill Woods
Winchester
North Cameron Street
Woods
Music Lovers’ Club
George Washington Hotel
Hazel Ione Moses
Richmond
Music Lovers Club
Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings
Tuesday features Lions Club luncheon at the George Washington Hotel and Kiwanis and Modern Woodmen meetings. Spelling bee at Mount Airy school, Aid Society gathering at 113 Whitlock Avenue, and Elks, choirs and church activities in Winchester and Frederick’s area. Thursday lists Rotary luncheon and American Legion events at George Washington Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
George Washington Hotel
Modernen of America
Cam
Lodge Hall
Loudounst
Kiwanis Club
Mount Airy School House
Aid Society of Frederick
M. E. Church
South
J. D. Russell
Whitlock Avenue
Winchester Lodge Benevolent Order of Elks
Grace Lutheran Church
United Brethren Church
Mrs Edward Butler And Mrs Melvin Green Read Papers
Century Club members Mrs Edward Butler and Mrs Melvin Green presented papers this week. Butler read Montrose the Great Marquis while Green spoke on The Highland Clans of Scotland detailing Montrose's life and military career with historic notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Butler
Melvin Green
Century Club
Marquis
Earl of Montrose
Butler
Scotland
Marquis Montrose
Caryisle
Graham
James
Earl John
Lady Margaret
Bacham
Marlborough
Wellington
Lee
Glasgow University
St.s
Magalen Carnegie
Charles
Montrose
Marquis of Hamilton
Church
Covenanters
England
Oxford
Auldeaen
Alisdar McDonald
Miss Mason to Wed Mr Patton Tomorrow at Methodist Church
Miss Mason and Mr Patton plan a 9 a m wedding at the Methodist church with Rev Dr Hubert Sydenstricker officiating. After a wedding trip they will reside on Brad dock street. Miss Mason, native of Winchester, is daughter of Mr and Mrs A G Mason. Mr Patton, native of Graham North Carolina, works at Bunker Hill West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Mason
Mr. Patton
Virginia Mason
McDowell Patton
Methodist
Hubert Sydenstricker
Braddock Oor
Church
Braddock Street
Death of Mrs. Millard at Buckeystown home
Mrs. Lorena Tavenner Millard widow of James Madison Millard died at 2:30 AM at her sister Mrs. Carlton Cromwell’s Buckeystown residence. Survived by two sisters and two brothers, daughter of Joseph and Ruth Tav enner. Funeral at 2:30 PM Monday from Cromwell home with Rev. C. E. Dryden officiating and burial in cemetery, Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorena T. Millard
James Madison Millard
Carlton Cromwell
Buckeystown
Frederick County
Exton
E H. Tavenner
Ardmore
Joseph and
Ruth Jones Tavenner
Loudoun County
Notice to creditors in Kenton H. Taylor estate
All persons having claims against or indebted to the estate of Kenton H. Taylor, deceased, are asked to present them to Minnie Taylor as Administratrix. Call on the undersigned for settlement. March 6 deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenton H. Taylor
Ultullullue
Minnie Taylor
Dental Treatments Commence Across Winchester and Frederick
Winchester and Frederick county dentists have begun emergency dental work pledged by the association this winter. Cases were investigated with help from school teachers who arrange regular appointments for those most in need. Equal dental effort is directed to city and county school children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Frederick County
Alyce McHenry’s Worry Over Dresses After Surgery
Alyce Jane McHenry, a ten year old from Omaha, recovered at Truesdale Hospital after an operation to move her upside down stomach from her left chest to the abdomen. Doctors reported improvement and the patient proudly inspected her new tummy while noting dresses to be altered to fit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marker
John D. Marker
Opequon
Memorial Hospital
Fall River
Mass
Alyce Jane McHenry
Truesdale Hospital
Alyce Jane
Special Lecture Series at Christ Church Opens
The Rev. Robert B. Nelson of Christ Episcopal Church announces six Monday evening lectures by visiting clergymen at 7 30 starting March 11. The first speaker is Rev. Stanley Brown SERM, professor of New Testament language and literature at Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria. The lectures are open to all interested attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B. Nelson
Christ Episcopal Church
Stanley Brown-Sermon
Virginia Theological Seminary
Alexandria
County Teachers To Meet In District 6 Session
Frederick county teachers will participate in the District 6 Virginia Teachers Association meeting in Woodstock on Saturday March 16. Miss Saxton Samsell will speak on Experience in Using the New Curriculum at the grammar grade discussion. Mrs Sara Frances Ralston will chair the third fourth grade group and discuss Retardation. Other county teachers including Virginia Stickley Cathleen Thompson Charlena Grim will take part in the discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Virginia Teachers’ Association
Woodstock
Saxton Samsell
Stephens City
Sara Frances Ralston
Miller School
Virginia Stickley
Cathleen Thompson
Bryarly
Charlena, Grim
Kernstown
R. E. Ayler
J. Wilbur ‘Idler
County Teachers to Participate in Event
County educators will take part in a local program described as an open activity for staff. Details on date location and scope are not fully provided in the fragment.
Wit and Wisdom: Epigrams on Life and Politics
A collage of wry aphorisms on aging, manners, politics, and society. Short quips criticize flattery, longevity, committee flaws, Roosevelt’s plea for funds, and common sayings. The tone mirrors a late era newspaper humor column.
I N Good To Address Margaret Collins Denny Class
It was announced that I N Good will address the Margaret Collins Denny Bible Class at Braddock Street Methodist Church South during the 9 45 a m session Sunday. The subject is Overcoming Racial and National Prejudices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. N. Good
Margaret Collins Denny
Braddock Street
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Mr. Good
Also Mentioned on This Page
Virginia Gold Cup Association
English Park Brush
National Steeplechase and
Hunt Association
Mr. and
Mrs. Bly
Bly
Katherine Long
Fort Loudoun
Ritenour
Daughters of the American Revolution
D. W. Ritenour
West Leicester Street
Charles P. McVicar
W. M. Krise
Frank B. Crawford
Elmer Griffin
B. Floyd Flickinger
Jamestown
Paul Hillyard
Fairmont Avenue
Paul William
Opal Luttrell
Mrs. Alfred Kerfoot
Alfred Kerfoot
South Washington Street
Alma Bean
Miss Alma Bean
E. P. Bean
South Stewart Street
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Washington
Miss Bean
Mr. Seddon Peach
Upperae
Tooy
Lela Smith
Rotary Club
Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion
Huntsberry
Brooks’ Pharmacy
Etta Keit
BY Paul Robinson
Bill
Ponder
Ellsworth Orndorff
Hampden-Sidney College
Avalon Orndorff
Albin
Hampden Sidney College
Orndorff
Mrs. Millard
New
Suits & Coals
Alyce McHenry
Christ Church
Mrs. Smith
Ideal
Roosevelt
Congress
Count Kutcherkakoff
George
I. N
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Hamman’s Dollar Store
Underwood
WJZ
Joe Penner
R. M. Swimley
Lovett Brothers
N. Loudoun St
Food — Stores
Loudoun St
Buck Shad
BIG Joe
North
Cameron Street
Night Phone
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