Italians Royal Family Discussed At Century Club Meeting
Mrs. Louis L. Baker and Mrs. Robert T. Barton hosted a Century Club session April 40. A paper on Italy’s royal family detailed Victor Emmanuel III and Queen Helena, their children, and the queen’s war hospital work. The report notes the king and queen’s public reticence and daughters’ marriages against state wishes. Later items mention marriages, gifts, and social notices from Winchester and Freder ick areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century Club
Louis L. Baker
Robert T. Barton
Italy
Europe
Victor Emmanuel III
Victor Emmanuel II
Piedmont
Margherita
Savoy
Helena
Montenegro
Turin
Last Mount Vernon born woman active in community
Mrs. Elinor Washington Howard, the last living person born in Mount Vernon, remains active in clubs and once presided at meetings. She is a direct descendant of George Washington’s father and recalls simple Washington family values. Mr Garland R Quarles will speak on Revolutionary Ballads at a D A R meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Roszel
Mount Vernon
Associated Press
Washington
Elinor Washington Howard
Howard
George Washington
John Augustine Washington, Jr
John Augustine
George
Mrs. Howard
Mr. Quarles
Fort Loudoun
Daughters of the American Revolution
Stuart H. Edmonds
West Leicester Street
Dess Trenary
National Congress
Garland R. Quarles
Handley High School
Quarles
Surprise Birthday Dinner For Loring Nesmith Glen
A delightful 33rd birthday dinner was given to Mr. Loring Nesmith near White Hall by about 30 friends last evening. Guests included E. M. DeHaven family, Eston Martinsburg, Isaac DeHaven, Harrison DeHaven, Mary DeHaven, Elmer Murphy family, Russell Albright, Hollis DeHaven family, Lawrence and Jenny Shade, Helen Hess, and others from Tomahawk Ganoetown and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loring Nesmith Glen
Loring Nesmith
White Hall
E. M. DeHaven and Sons
Allen and Bruce
Bertha Whitacre
Goon, Eston
Martinsburg
W. Va
Isaac DeHaven
Harrison DeHaven
Mary DeHaven
Elmer Murphy
Kenneth
Russell Albright
Hollis DeHaven
Lawrence
Jenny Shade
Helen Hess
Tomahawk
Nellie
Helen
Hilton Shirley
Fear Ganoetown
Clara DeHay
Father Bradford to Lecture on Holy Land Travels
Rev Albert A Bradford of Brooklyn N Y will lecture at 8 oclock Wednesday evening at the Church of the Sacred Heart in this city. He recently toured Palestine and European nations and will share his impressions. He is visiting his mother Mrs Louise C Bradford near Boyce Clarke county. His father once served on the New York Tribune editorial staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke County
Winchester
Church of the Sacred Heart
Albert A. Bradford
Brooklyn
N. Y
Bradford
Louise C. Bradford
Boyce
Holy Land
Drake County
Old
New York Tribune
Winchester Notables Attend Legion Meeting Luray Tomorrow
Names of Winchester residents listed as attendees for the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary meeting in Luray tomorrow. Also notes arrivals departures and visits of local residents including Nellie Kibler, John W. Philips, R. R. Whitmore and family, Dora Landsford, Lee Carter, Charles J. Cole Sr., B. H. Jones, W. B. Morrison, Mary Wisecarver, Minnick and Dutton, Dorothy Doughton, and updates on Mrs. George H. Lagle's critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Luray
Frances Page
B. M. Roszel
Russell Cather
Richard Griffith
Frances Beverley
B. B. Dutton
Local residents and visitors reach town for weekend events
Mr and Mrs F W Cartmell and daughter of Detroit leave after visiting the George Washington Hotel. John W Lowe Jr and son Richard, and Leslie Buckey of Washington visited Amberet street. Rev C A Freed travels to New Market Va for Lutheran clergy meeting. Mrs Walter S Nicklin of Alexandria arrives for a multi day visit. James Vetzer, injured in an auto crash, moves home from Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs H J Funk welcomed a son born at Memorial Hospital. William Carlisle Sr hosted relatives and friends at Greenwood. Raymond Sirbaugh of McVicar’s broken right arm while cranking a truck. Philip Kramer and daughter Beesie Kramer visited Washington and Silver Spring with Mrs Nachman. J C Steele of Washington on business in town. Mrs William Gordon and Margaret Gordon of Baltimore depart after staying with Mrs George W Kurtz. Katherine Grant returns to Martinsburg. Capt and Mrs B H Durell and Mrs Lewis H Hyde toured Washington for the day. Johnstown pair W A and Nary May guests at George Washington Hotel. Mrs W A Baker to attend Episcopal Women’s Auxiliary in The Plains. Rev George W Stover returns from Staunton. Roy White and wife of Armel welcomed a new son at Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Lowe, Jr
Richard Lowe
Leslie Buckey
Washington
W. 8. Clark
Amberet Street
New York Students to Tour Virginia Shrines
The Virginia State Chamber of Commerce announced plans to bring 400 New York high school students to Virginia on May 11 and 12 as part of 27 tours this year. Groups from DeWitt Clinton High School and the High School of Commerce will visit Jamestown Yorktown Williamsburg Monticello and Alexandria Arlington and attend Adventure Days in Richmond. Two special trains will return students to New York that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Richmond
Virginia State Chamber of Comerce
Virginia
New York
Virginia State Chamber of Commerce
DeWitt Clinton High School
High School of Commerce
Jamestown
Yorktown
Williamsburg
Charlottesville
University of Virginia
Thomas Jefferson
Monticello
Alexandria
Arlington County
Henry JL. Caravall
Mrs Martha J Babcock Dies Former Pastor’s Wife
Friends report the death of Mrs Martha J Babcock wife of Rev Dr William C Babcock pastor of Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church South over 35 years ago at their home 5113 Liberty Heights Avenue Baltimore The funeral was held this afternoon with burial in Druid Ridge Cemetery Mrs Babcock formerly Miss Martha Johnson Maryland
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha J. Babcock
William C. Babcock
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Liberty Heights Avenue
Baltimore
Druid Ridge Cemetery
Babcock
Martha Johnson
Maryland
Knights Templa Of State To Meet In Roanoke May 1
Roanoke event slate includes Knights Templar Grand Commandery session May 1 to 16 with parade and rail rate. Kazim Temple Mystic Shrine ceremonial Friday. W C Wooding of Danville is grand commander James C Greenlay of Lynchburg deputy. other officers named. Roanoke Consistory spring reunion set for Tue Thu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Kazim Temple
Mystic Shrine
W. C. Wooding
Danville
James C. Greenlay
Lynchburg
George (. Scarborough
Norton
James H. Price
Richmond
Claude W. Fletcher
Alexandria
Frank Gravely Payne
William M. Brown
Fitzhugh
Grimstead
Norfolk
Winchester
A. M. Baker
F. T. McFadden
C. Vernon Eddy
Allen B. Gray
Frank H. Dorsey
P. M. Shirey
Front Royal
Genera
White Hall April honor roll lists students by grade
The White Hall school announces the honor roll for April. First grade includes Ann Murl Brown Col leen Bageant and others. second grade lists Harry Nethers Ralph Dix Edgar Smoke and Princess Strother. third grade Irene Brown Albert Luttrell Helen Abshire and Dilford Wilson. fourth grade Paul Nethers David McCarty Ralph Brown Eva Shirley Dora Braithwaite. sixth grade Willie Danton Charles Hoover Dick James Dick Ruth Trimble. seventh grade Virginia Bailey Mary Abshire Pauline Dick and Jesse McCarty. Primary teacher Hilda Flowers, intermediate teacher Virginia Granthan, principal Carl Horner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Hall
Ann Murl Brown
Colleen Bageant
Elsie Catlett
Margaret Dick
Lucille Dix
Rachel Dix
Edith Hardy
Alta Kunkle
Emmalon
Kunkle
Dolores Wilson
la Foster Baheamt
Floyd Truzittrell
Billie Naglye
Addison Nesmith
Mugh McCarty
Bruce Wilson
Harry Nethers
Ralph Dix
Edgar Smoke
Princeas Strother
Irene Brown
Albert Luttrell
Helen Abshire
Dilford Wilson
Paul Nethers
David McCarty
Ralph Brown
Eva Shirley
Dora Braithwaite
Willie Danton
Charles Hoover Dick
James Dick
Ruth Trimble
Virginia Bailey
Mayr Abshire
Pauline Dick
Jesse McCarty
Hilda Flowers
Virginia Granthan
Carl Horner
Student Held As Murder Witness Is Freed By Court
Eugene Bussey a Baltimore student held as a material witness in the slaying of Mrs Dorothy Peacox was released by a Supreme Court justice at Whith Plains New York. His lawyer said he would be available for prosecution or defense when needed. Bussey had become involved after being linked to Mrs Peacox and jealousy arose with Earl Peacox the husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Whith Plains
N. Y
Eugene Bussey
Baltimore
Dorothy Peacox
Supreme Court
Bussey
Peacox
Earl Peacox
Baker announces candidacy for Winchester city treasurer
W A Sandy Baker declares his run for the Winchester Virginia City Treasurer position subject to August primary action. The notice is dated May 3 1961 and indicates the forthcoming party screening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Fire at Greystone Institution Endangers Inmates
A blaze at the Greystone facility near Morrie Plains damaged the right wing and led to 1400 inmates being moved to safety as the fire spread from the cupola to the fifth story. Fire crews and hospital staff prevented injuries. damage is estimated at about 1 million dollars.
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Norristow
Greystone
Morrie Plains
Toay
Suick
Marcus Currey
Harry Sinclair Ordered To Jail For Refusing Senate Questions
Washington May 6 a justice ordered millionaire oil operator Harry Sinclair to be jailed for 90 days for refusing to answer questions before a Senate committee. He must surrender to the federal marshal within a day or two and will serve as an ordinary prisoner. A $500 fine was also imposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harry Sinclair
Senate
Justice Hitz
Supreme Court of
District of Columbia
Sinclair
Two Balloons Missing From National Elimination Race
In Pittsburgh on May 6 two balloons that left late Saturday in the national elimination race had not reported to race headquarters. Ten other entrants were down at various points in Pennsylvania and New York with Goodyear appearing to have covered the farthest distance at about 405 miles. all figures are unofficial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
New York
Goodyear
Gainesboro Sunday School Convention Set for June 11
The fourteenth annual Sunday school convention for the Gainesboro district will be held at Gainesboro Church on Tuesday June 11 at 10 oclock. Sixteen Sunday schools in the district are invited to attend and report on progress. The chairman seeks full representation and welcoming attendance for all interested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesboro
Gaiinesboro Church
Man Slays Three Children and Wife in Philadelphia
A 45 year old man, Peter Thomas, fatally struck his three children at home and then assaulted his hospitalized wife. He was wounded in an apparent attempt to kill himself and remained in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Peter Thomas
Heflin Arrest Sought by Brockton Council Member
Howard Coleman, Brockton city council member, filed a warrant request for U.S. Senator J Thomas Heflin alleging a city ordinance violation during a May visit. Coleman claims Heflin spoke without proper premises license and the council will act tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heflin
Brockton
Mass
J. Thomas Heflin
Alabama
Howard Coleman
Coleman
John Shank and Wife Die in Maryland Storm
Among those who died last week in Maryland storms were Mr. and Mrs. John Shank of Harmony Grove near Frederick. The husband was killed when a tornado destroyed their home and died later in a Frederick hospital after injuries. He was about 70, a native of Page County Virginia, and brother of FE D Shank of Cross Junction. He left no children, but several siblings survived. The double funeral was held at Harmony Grove with FE D Shank and his daughters among attendees.
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Maryland
John Shank
Harmony Grove
Frederick
Cross Junction
FE. D. Shank
Herold Edwards
Belva Shank
Young Presents New Set of Figures
Paris May 6 Owen D Young chairman of the reparations commission presented his proposal for compromising figures with Germany to the experts today. The Italians were understood to have given general approval to Mr Youngs plan thus eliminating British Germany and Japan. The French and Belgian attitude has not yet been expressed.
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Paris
Owen D. Young
Reparations Commission
Germany
Mr. Young
Japan
Rupture Experts Offer Patented Retainers Promise
Seeley promotes his rupture retainers claimed to hold ruptures, strengthen tissues, and promote muscle contraction. They assert safety in any body position and any work. Includes admonitions against elastic leg-strapped trusses and cites office locations in Philadelphia for purchase.
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Seeley
Southern California Tops In Airmail Transport Per Capita
Southern California claims the lead in airmail transport, reporting the highest per capita air mail movement among all sections, reflecting robust mail service activity and regional aviation development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern
California
Virginia seeks boy for Edison prize from state schools
May 6 Richmond Virginia public instruction head Harris Hart urges each county and city to canvass for a nominee for Thomas A Edison four year technical school scholarship. A top boy from the state will tour West Orange New Jersey to meet Edison and take an exam to determine the winner with all travel paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Richmond
Virginia
Ginia
West Orange
N. J
New Jersey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edgar Peacemaker
Glengary
Reatha McCarty
Leslie Smith
Joseph Dehaven
Ethel Cave
Mary Katherine Kline
Earl Metz
Claude Kline
Stephenson
Maurice Patton
Metz
People’s Drug Company
Cumberland
Fred S. Boyd
Frederick County
Father Bradford
Legion Auxiliary
Nellie Kibler
Bentonville, Va
W. E. Morrison
Woodlawn Avenue
John W. Philips
Woodstock
R. R. Whitmore
Emily Landsford
Campbell, Va
Dora Landsford
Lee Carter
Sunbury, Pa
May Carper
Walter Capper
North
Loudoun Street
Charles J. Cole, Sr
Donora
Mrs
C. J. Cole, Jr
Red Bud
B. H. Jones
South Braddock Street
Memorial Hospital
W. B. Morrison
City
John Morrison
Mary Wisecarver
University of Maryland
Mr. Minnick
Atwater Kent Manufacturing Company
Mr. Dutton
Sonora Phonograph Company
Dorothy Doughton
Haddonfield
Frances Swimley
Miller O’rear
George W. Kurtz
Chattanooga
Tenn
George H. Lagle
South Loudoun Street
Deauville Sandals
Deauville
Huntsberry’s
F. W. Cartmell
Detroit, Mich
George Washington Hotel
Walter S. Nicklin
Alexandria, Va
James Vetzer
Highland Avenue
H. J. Funk
Funk
Beulah Harlee
Northern Virginia Power Company
William Carlisle, Sr
Greenwood
Raymond Sirbaugh
McVicar's Grocery
Swimley
Philip Kramer
Miss Beesie Kramer
Silver Spring, Md
Joseph Nachman
J. C. Steele
William Gordon
Margaret Gordon
G. W. B. Flood and Family
North Adams, Mase
Katherine Grant
Bender
Lewis H. Hyde
H. A. May
W. W. Lernamm
R. C. Lave
Johnstown
W. A. Baker
Women’s Auxiliary of
Episcopal Church
the Plains
George W. Stover
United Brethren Church
Staunton, Va
Roy White
Armel
Knights Templa
Mae
Texas
U. C. V. Leader
W. M. Adkinson
Gonzales
Tex
Texas Division
United Confederate Veterans
Charlotte
N. C
W. A. (“Sandy”) Baker
Biya
Richard Sneed
Oklahoma City
Department of the Army of Trans-Mississippi
Gainesboro S. S
Young
Tausual
Tane
ENNA
W. B. Seeley
U.S
Army
Navy
Post Office
Department of State
Home Office
S. 11Th Street
11Th and
Sansom Streets
Phila
Glaize & Bro
North Market St
Arch Preserver
Lovett Bros
Sample Shoe Store
North Main Street
Nunnally
Huyler
Martha Washingto
Martha
Asta
Ington
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