Mrs Howard Reynolds and Visitors Host at Local Home
Mrs T W Bpard of Elkton Virginia visits the Countil area for a week at the Murvil Dick home with Mr and Mrs Murvil Dick. Mrs C W Moore visits one evening with Mrs Harley Place. Mrs Clarence Omps visits sister Mrs M Vars. Henry Bageant has been away for several days. William Peacemaker has been a Memorial Hospital patient for a week for boils on his neck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Reynolds
T. W. Bpard
Elkton
Murvil Dick
C. W. Moore
Harley Place
Clarence Omps
M. Vars
Henry Bageant
William Peacemaker
Memorial Hospital
Hogue Creek Locals April 30 Community Notes
Laurel Mississippi visitor Sarah Foster spent Sunday at home of Cleve Marple and Nannie Orn doff and Betty Orn doff with Richard Orndoff. Guests included Charles Keller Bunker Hill West Virginia and Marion Cooper. Mrs Mamie Larrick visited, David Foster called on A L Nail, Boswell and Austin Hoover hosted Luther Larrick. Mrs William Cooper returned after surgery with a convalescent report, Georgia Nail listed as patient at Memoria Hos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hogue Creek
Sarah Foster
Laurel
Cleve Marple
Nannie
Betty Orndoff
Richard Orndoff
Charles Keller
Bunker Hill
W. Va
Mamie Larrick
Marion Cooper
David Foster
A. L. Nail Rees Boswell
Austin Hoover
Luther Larrick
William Cooper
Will
Georgia Nail
Opequon Lake Notes Social Visit Roundup
At Opequon Lake Virginia last afternoon Mr and Mrs William Santmier hosted guests including Richard Jolliffe from Win and Martinsburg residents Mr and Mrs Harry , Mr and Mrs Melvin Even and Beatrice of Martinsburg. Cross Junction and Winchester visitors joined Mrs H O Kerns and Mrs Kerns. Eugene Santmier visited Winchester for dental work and Ruth M Kerns hosted Mrs Albert Stine and her son last Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opequon Lake
William Santmier
Richard Jolliffe
Win
Harry
Melvin Even
Beatrice
Martinsburg
W. Va
H. O. Kerns
Kerns
Alva Lamp
Thelma
Eva
Cross Junction
James Flowers
Bettie Mac
Don McDonald
Winchester
Eugene Santmier
Albert Stine
Ruth M. Kerns
Time passes as Mr Harry Kerns improves at work
Mr Harry Kerns who turned 11 last Tuesday at work is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Kerns
Weather Brings Spring Mood to Oranda Community
Oranda Virginia residents welcome warmer days as spring arrives. Notable notes include Mrs. E D Punkhouser visiting the Boggs home, Anna Walton recovering from throat troubles, James Boggs still indisposed, and Dorothy Richardson ill with a throat infection. Har ry Spiker rescued two drowning youths at Minebankford Cedar Creek. Local bridge needs and travel difficulties after floods are mentioned. Mildred Himelright visited Ada Himelright. John Saum cannot work at Sanitary Grocery in Washington. Minnie Orndorff and Goldie Miller have recent health and travel updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oranda
E. D. Punkhouser
Rocky Glen
James Boggs
Anna Walton
Dorothy Richardson
Minebankford
Cedar Creek
Harry Spiker
Mildred Himelright
Ada Himelright
John Saum
Sanitary Grocery Company
Washington, D. C
Minnie Orndorff
Goldie Miller
Fairmont
W. Va
Nineveh Notes and Social Appointments Apr 30
William Fleming recovering from an attack of the qu e Mrs. Sam Barrett ill with an infected foot. Women s Auxiliary Presbyterian Church to meet next Wednesday at Mrs Albert Grim s home with Mrs George Chapman as associate. J M Jett and Mrs A S Jett motor to Charles Town W Va to visit Mrs D S Hughes who has been ill. Mrs George Tobin and granddaughter Lola Madigan were guests of Mrs Charles Tobin. J M Jett motor to Harrisonburg for farm meeting and Mrs Jett visited friends. Mrs Donald Johnson and others motored to Washington DC where Mrs Johnson visited her sister who is very ill. Howard Owens of Baltimore Md will be a guest of Mr and Mrs Charles Tobin at the Apple Blossom Festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nineveh. VA
William Fleming
Sam Barrett
The
Presbyterian Church
Albert Grim
George Chapman
J. M. Jett
A. S. Jett
Charles Town
W. Va
D. S. Hughes
George Tobin
Howard Owens
Baltimore, Md
Charles Tobin
Winchester City Receives Symbolic Key to the City
The text notes a ceremonial gift of a brass Key to the City of Winchester crafted from Fort Loudoun timber. Mr. John W. Nail and his wife sponsor the gift in homage to Shenandoah Valley pioneers. Mayor Dr. Charles R. Anderson prepares to accept the priceless token on behalf of the city during a commemorative gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nail
City of
Winchester
Lindstrom
Tuba Cain
Charles R. Anderson
John W. Nail
Providence
Mollie Baker
Winchester Flags Officially Proclaimed in City Ceremony
The Winchester flag ceremony featured Dr. C. R. Anderson declaring the flag official by city ordinance. Mr. Glass delivered the main address detailing a four-flag montage representing British Union, Virginia, the Confederacy, and Old Glory, with the Norman Lion motif symbolizing Winchester’s English origins. The Handley Band played as the flag was raised atop City Hall and Dr. S. L. Flickinger blessed the flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. L. Flickinger
Centenary Reformed Church of
Winchester
Glass
Virginia
Commonwealth of Virginia
United States of America
England
New World
Old Dominion
Winter
Philip Williams
C. Vernon Eddy
R. E. Griffith, Sr
L. Neill Woods
John M. Steck
Winchester Virginia Flag Dedication Prayer Text
A formal flag dedication in Winchester Virginia includes a prayer of blessing by Dr Flickinger. The dedication invokes the Lord and honors the flag as an emblem of the city and Commonwealth, with blessings sought for the gift and its acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Commonwealth of Virginia
Flickinger
Public Sale Of Valuable Winchester Residence
Public auction in Winchester Virginia at 11 am May 23 1936 of a corner lot at Boscawen and Stewart Street designated 229 W Boscawen Street with improvements. Property tied to a 1932 deed of trust from Caroline T Painter to Aubrey G Weaver and H R Kern trustees. Terms: one third cash, balance in two annual payments with 6 percent interest secured by trust and insurance policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline T. Painters
Aubrey G. Weaver
H.R. Kern
Corporation Court
Winchester
Virginia
County Court House
Boscawen (Water) Street
Stewart Street
Boscawen Street
Harry R. Kern
Caroline T. Painter
W. Boscawen Street
Bids Sought for Courthouse Porch and Exterior Painting
County seeks painting bids for porch and exterior surfaces of the county courthouse. Two coats of approved white lead oil and 30 percent zinc paint required. Ready mixed paint allowed with committee approval. Roof and cupola excluded. Bids due May 11 1936 by 10 am to the Board of Supervisors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Court House
Board of Supervisors
Flag and Faith Quote for Winchester City Ceremony
A ceremonial plea invoking God and Jesus as Winchester citizens raise a flag. The address honors pioneers and builders, pledges unity and brotherhood, and asks divine blessing for the city’s future.
Capitol Hill Budget Battles and Naval Aid Move
In recess on Capitol Hill the Finance Committee weighs a flood control bill with a 7.5 million figure cited. The Senate heard tax bills from Treasury spokesmen amid industrial opposition. The House passed a 531 million Navy appropriation and sent it to the Senate while the Military Committee reported a 30 million Army construction bill. A stray Atlanta note recalls a comic misadventure ending in a jail cell.
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Capitol Hill
Ted Press
Finance
Overton
Senate
Treachury
HOUSE
Military
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Wintan Casers
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Albion
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Pio
Neer
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Johnny Nail
George Washington
Fort Loudoun
Shenandoah
John G. Towsend
Delaware
Cornelia Anne Larus
Richmond
O. K
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Marquette
Chevrolet
ESSEX
Plymouth
Peat Coution
Shenandoah Motor Co., Inc
Handley School
Heaven
Earth
Goodrich
Goodrich HectroPak
Cammer Tire Co
Braddock & Boscawen
Sts
Jesus Christ
Gene Ess
Father
Son
Holy Ghost
Ax Teen
Jesus
Atlanta
Porter
Johnson
Norge Refrigerators
John W. Rosenberger & Co
DODGE
Plymouth Sales & Service
Pine Motor Co
Braddock & Cecil Sts
H. W. Ebert
Buick and Pontiac
Winchester, VA
Miller’s
Medicines - News
Bickers
Care
John S. Miller & Company
Westinghouse Automatic
Northern Virginia Power Co
Republic
Valley ‘Ave
Braddock
Republic Oil, CO
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