Easter visits and local social news in Nineveh County
Miss Roberta Fleming of Richmond spent the Easter holidays with her home Mr and Mrs W G Fiem. R 8 Johns returned home after spending several days. Mr and Mrs C W Lehew of Washington called at the home of Mr and Mrs 8 J Cabell. Miss Jessie Madigan returned home after staying with her aunt Mrs Charles Tobin. Mr and Mrs Thomas Hawes and daughter Reba were supper guests of Mr and Mrs James Welsh. Mrs C E B McKay arrived to spend time with her daughter Mrs H F McKay. Mrs Clifford D Grim and Mrs Robert B Campbell visited Mrs J M ett. Miss Virginia Welsh of Rye New York arrived to stay during the Apple Blossom Festival.
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Nineveh
Roberta Fleming
Richmond
W. G. Fiem
Johns
James Welsh
Jett
Robert Johnson
C. W. Lehew
Washington
J. Cabell
Jessie Madigan
Charles Tobin
Thomas Hawes
Reba
C. EB. McKay
H. F. McKay
Clifford D. Grim
Robert B. Campbell
J. M. Ett
Virginia Welsh
Rye
N. Y
H. C. Welsh
Martha Hinkle
Callahar
Fla
Peggy Golliday
Winchester
Maxie Golliday
George Sillik
Towson
Twin Haven
Mary Rogers
Mary Tewart
Roanoke
Allie Campbell
Bray
Nard Campbell
Willie Lemley
Nancy
Martinsburg
W. Va
Jack
Gervis Lemley
J. H. Orn
Dorff
Edwin Steele Fritts
R. M. Carbaugh
J. P. Carbaugh
Hunter Lineburg
Charles Heartly
June Lemley
Helen Evans
Middletown Notes Highlight Local Visits and Recoveries
Middletown Va May 2 local notes record visits by William Henson and family from Front Royal to Mary Sibert’s home near town. Other residents visit Winchester and Reliance. recoveries noted for Franklin Pingley and Woodrow Legge. Larrick family returns from St Petersburg Fla with relatives in Middletown.
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Middletown
William Henson
Front Royal
Mary Sibert
Town
Williams
Snapp Williams
Stephens City
Harry Cougill
Franklin Pingley
Perry Carper
Lawton
Helena
Ohio
Stephens City Notes Highlight Local Visitors and Sick List
Stephens City Va May visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Ewing included Mrs Tom Reardon and others from Winchester and nearby towns. The column lists numerous guests, trips to Martinsburg and Roanoke, and a current sick list with names such as Edwin Steele Fritts and Misses June Lemley and Helen Evans.
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Stephens City
The Tiger Orchid and a Fatal Siam Jungle Attack
A member of the Foster Mann collecting party was killed by a tiger in the Siamese jungle while attempting to collect the tiger orchid. The incident explains the flower’s name and forewarns future expeditions.
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Urenia
Fostermann
Refuge Church community notes and local visits
Residents report a church play by Ridings Chapel Christian Endeavors enjoyed by many. Mrs. Francis Broy and Miss Gretta Broy visited the Huffs in Berryville. Families from Canterbury and Heartley households spent Sundays with relatives. Aubrey Grim received a fruit basket. he leads the Young People Division. L. J. Cave died suddenly, and planting season is underway with plowing and harrowing in progress.
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Refuge
Ho- Henrie Pen
Sunde Uy
Nour
Ridings Chapel Church
Francis Broy
Gretta Broy
Earl Huff
Berryville
Reuben’ Fogél
Annie Jenkins
Canterbury
John Heartley
Ollie Grim
A. W. Conner
Vada Conner
Gretta Bray
Gladys Orndorff
Carlton Conner
Refuge Church
Aubrey Grim
Grim
Ben Derflinger
Elizabeth Ridenour
L. J. Cave
Local Lime Plants Promote Hydrate Spray Lime
Oranda Virginia May 2 local lime plants are producing and selling hydrate spray lime. Mr and Mrs Melvin Alexander of Washington visited Mr Bernard Alexander recently. Miss Charlotte Himelright and brother Nelson Mr Elmo Keller sister Kathleen and Mr Leslie Coffelt all from Washington were here Sunday. Mrs Harry Henson we regret to
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Oranda
Melvin Alexander
Washington
Bernard Alexander
Charlotte Himelright
Nelson
Elmo Keller
Kathleen
Leslie Coffelt
Harry Henson
Local News Briefs and Health Notes
Mr. John Saum remains ill and unimproved. Rev. and Mrs. F. B. Sapp stay close to Mrs. Rapp's brother in Martinsburg. Mr. M. B. Wharton made a business call here on Tuesday. Sue Grove and Bob Irvin of Edinburg were in town Tuesday for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Saum
F. B. Sapp
Hogue Creek Locals Share Sunday Visits in Virginia
Mr and Mrs Scott White and children spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Statton Orndorff of Boyce. Several local residents visited friends including Miss Frances Larrick with Miss Gretchen Dorsey in Winchester.
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Hogue Creek
Scott White
Statton Orndorff
Boyce
Marjorie
Betty Moore
Dorothy Davies
Grants Nelson
Eleanor White
William Clowser
William Good
Gore
Mildred McCormick
Vivian Cooper
A. O. Cooper
8. T. Larrick
Laura Orndark
Mamie Larrick
Annie Clowser
Nannie Orndorff
Richard Orndorff
Betty
L. M. Larrick
Frances Larrick
Gretchen Dorsey
Winchester
Egyptian Craft Imagery Inspires Modern Design
A reflection notes that ancient Egyptian artistry still informs modern craft, with no new lessons gained in design or execution beyond enduring beauty. It emphasizes how timeless aesthetics bridge eras, illustrating continuity in craft traditions.
Middletown Falls to Strasburg in Season Opener
Middletown High School baseball lost to Strasburg 8 to 3 on Wednesday afternoon. Waterman hit a triple and the day’s longest drive, Brumback made a standout fifth inning catch, Rosenberger struck out eight and Shanholtz six.
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Middletown
Strasburg
Frederick County
Pill Pounders
Selle
Waterman
Brumback
Horan
Track Team Skips Maryland Meet Due to Rain
Coach Snag Sargent cannot take his barriers to the Maryland State Track Meet at the University of Maryland College Park as rain disrupts the apple blossom festival and pageant. Several boys will perform with the Handley band at noon. Sargent will lead the team to the Virginia State Meet at the University of Virginia on May 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snag” Sargent
Maryland
University of Maryland, College Park
Handley Band
Sargent
University of Virginia
Ionized Air Temperature Experiments Reveal Consistent Earth Atmosphere
Experiments on ionized air show that atmospheric layers from 62 to 125 miles above sea level maintain a fairly constant temperature, unaffected by time of day night or season.
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