Braithwaite Family Deep Roots in Local Wars Remembered
John A Braithwaite 93 died at his Cross Junction home after a long life of service from the Civil War era to World War II era. His lineage traces Revolutionary War ancestry through William Braithwaite and John Braithwaite, with multiple family members serving in every major conflict. Funeral held at his house with Rev J W Brannon officiating.
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John A. Braithwaite
Cross Junction
Mr. Braithwaite
John Braithwate
William Braithwaite
England
America
Redland
Imboden
Martinsburg
Bruce Imboden Braithwaite
Harry Lee Braithwaite
Willian Braithwaite
United States
Wiliam Braithwaite
John Braithwaite
Braithwaite
J. W. Brannon
Apple Bloom Parade Injury Update at Stephens City
Mrs. Stickley wife of Dr P B Stickley a Stephens City physician improved at home after two weeks of suffering from injuries from the Apple Blossom Festival parade on April 24. She was struck in the eye by an apple thrown from a float by Cho Cho the health clown, an incident alleged by friends.
Sheriff Quells Middletown Disturbance After Moonshine Fight
Sheriff Pannett and Policeman Tom Boyd responded to a late Saturday disturbance in Middletown that disrupted the town’s business section. Reports say two brothers fought fiercely, fueled by liquor, with fines imposed and renewed clashes at home. Some leaders urged rough justice if unrest continued.
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Pannett
Middletown
Tom Boyd
Friendship Boys Banquet Tonight at Friendship Fire Company
Arrangements are complete for the third annual banquet of the Friendship Fire Company in its hall tonight at eight o'clock. Members will assemble at 7:45, march to the banquet room, and view a large portrait of State Senator Harry F. Byrd. A letter from Byrd will be read, explaining his absence due to pressing engagements. Toastmaster James P. Reardon will introduce speakers Colonel B. M. Roszel, R. Gray Williams, and L. Marshall Baker, followed by a male quartet and solo by Rev. J. F. Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire Company
Harry F. Byrd
Byrd
James P. Reardon
B. M. Roszel
Shenandoah Valley Academy
R. Gray Williams
L. Marshall Baker
Marcellus Anderson
John Green
Robert Barr
Joseph Hodgson
J. F. Morgan
First Christian Church
U S To Protect Hawaiian Defenses
Washington May 11 War Department officials weigh a policy to assign modern planes to Hawaii and overseas defenses after joint maneuvers. No final decision until Major General Wines submits his report. Reports from Honolulu stress lack of long range scouting planes in the air service station there and call for prompt action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Hawaiian
Army Air Service
Hawaii
Wines
Honolulu
Fahrney Named Express Office Local Agent and Wisecarver Promoted
D I Fahrney is appointed local agent of the Express Company to fill the vacancy from William E Grim's death. Maynard Wisecarver becomes cashier, succeeding Fahrney on his promotion. Fahrney, a Hagerstown native, has served years with the company and lately worked as cashier in Winchester. Wisecarver started as clerk, became driver, now cashier. The company foresees continued success under the new appointments.
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M. Smith
Washington, D. C
American Railway Express Company
D. I. Fahrney
Express Company
William E. Grim
Maynard Wisecarver
Fahrney
Hagerstown
Winchester
Wisecarver
Conversations On French Debt Pay In Progress
Informal talks over the French debt settlement are in progress in Washington. The State Department reaffirmed no formal communication has been sent to France and officials would not detail recent informal developments.
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Associated Press
Washington
State Department
Department
France
Head Dash Against Wall Tied to Baby Deaths in New York Home
Assistant District Attorney Ryan disclosed a nurse’s claim that a baby at the Helen Geisen-Volk home had its head dashed against a wall before dying. The nurse also alleged the operator sent ill children to scattered hospitals to mask cases. Ryan plans indictments and will question the infant’s mother. Four doctors and hospital records are under review.
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Associated Press
New York
Ryan
Helen Geisen-Volk
Geisen-Volk
Jet Ee
Undeers
Church Bodies Convention Opens Wednesday in Virginia City
The Sunday School and Christian Endeavor Convention of the Virginia Valley Christian Conference meets at First Christian Church this city on Wednesday evening at 8. Roy A. Larrick of Winchester presides. Rev. L. R. Townsend of Claredon is secretary. Opening addresses include Rev. Dr. F. T. McFaden, with many speakers from Virginia and nearby states. The event runs to Friday afternoon, and sessions are open to all.
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Christian Endeavor
Virginia Valley Christian Conference
First Christian Church
Roy A. Larrick
Winchester
L. R. Townsend
Claredon
Latrick
R. P. Crumpler
Linville
F. T. McFaden
Presbyterian Church
L. E. Smith
Norfolk
Southern Christian Convention
America
Charles D. Johnston
Christian Orphanage
Elon College
N. C
Lucy Eldredge
Dayton
Ohio
Board of Christian Education
General Convention of the Christian Church
W. T. Walters
Richmond
Relivfus Education
Foster
Lars
A. W. Andes
Harrisonburg
Court Rules Against Children of Chinese in Mississippi Schools
The Mississippi State Supreme Court ruled that Chinese children are not eligible to attend white public schools. The decision reverses a prior ruling and remands the case of G. T. Rice and others v. Martha Lum and others to the Bolivar County Circuit Court for further action.
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Associated Press
Jackson, Miss
State Supreme Court Today
Mississippi
G. T. Rice
Martha Lum
Circuit Court
Bolivar County
M E Church approves unification plan in spring gatherings
Chicago May 11 Thirty seven annual spring conferences of the Methodist Episcopal Church vote 3506 to 311 for unification with the Methodist Episcopal Church South. Next fall 78 northern conferences will decide. Laymen admission to annual conferences fails by 2418 to 1292.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Roosevelt Party Arrives At Bombay
Col Theodore Roosevelt and his brother Kermit with a central Asia hunting expedition reached Bombay aboard the British steamer Razmaka. The party reported all members well and planned to depart that night for Rawalpindi in the Punjab en route to Kashmir.
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Associated Press
Bombay
British India
Theodore ‘Roosevelt
Kermit
Central Asia
Rawalpindi
Punjab
Kashmir
Britain will not interfere in French Moro crisis
Foreign Minister Chamberlain told the House of Commons that Britain will not intervene in the French Moro affair. He said Britain sympathizes with France but considers it a domestic matter for Paris to settle.
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Associated Press
London
Great Britain
Chamberlain
House of Commons Today
Britain
France
Reverend McFaden to Speak at Decoration Day Ceremony
The Rev Dr F T McFaden of the Presbyterian Church will deliver the principal address at the annual Memorial Day exercises in National Cemetery on Saturday May 30. The Citizens Band will provide music and a Virginia National Guard squad from Company I will fire volleys over graves. Mulligan Post No 30 G A R sponsors the event with volunteers decorating over 5000 soldiers’ graves. Joseph Bean is the sole survivor of the post in Winchester. Flowers placed the night before or morning of Decoration Day will be cared for by the cemetery superintendent. The memorial program will occur in the afternoon.
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F. T. McFaden
Presbyterian Church
National Cemetery
Decoration Day
Citizens’ Band
One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry
Virginia National Guard
Mulligan Post
No. 30
Grand Army of the Republic
Joseph Bean
Winchester
United States
Ladies’ National Memorial Association
Pan Americans in Virginia as official guests
A delegation from fourteen Pan American nations leaves Washington at 6:30 p.m. to visit Virginia as guests of Governor E. B. Lee Trinkle. They will attend Jamestown Day celebrations and social events in Hampton Roads and Richmond, with escort by Virginia civic and military leaders including Brig. Gen. Samuel B. Waller and Major LeRoy Hodges.
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The
Star
Washington
Virginia
EB. Lee Trinkle
North American
Hampton Roads
Richmond
Norfolk
Samuel B. Waller
Newport News
Portsmouth
Virginia State Chamber of Commerce
Waller
LeRoy Hodges
Virginia National Guard
Joseph H. Smith
Richard Crane
U. S
Czechoslovakia
R. F. Nelson
J. Gordon Bohannon
Petersburg
Hampton Roads Port Commission
J. Scott Parrish
William B. Causey
J. P.jervey
W. §. Copeland
Abner Huntsberry
Winchester
Coach sale prices cut at Winchester Hudson Co
Winchester Hudson Co advertises coach prices with a $1375 sale figure and $100 reductions on both 5 and 7 passenger models, dated April 27.
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Winchester Hudson CO
For Rent Garden Inquiries at 412 North Main
Rental notice announces garden space for rent with terms to be arranged at 412 N Main. The short item notes the location and how to inquire, typical of classified briefs in local papers.
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N. Main
Flower Shop Announces Ready Bedding Plants for Boxes
The Flower Shop promotes ready bedding plants for box planting. Customers are urged to prepare containers and place orders now to brighten porches and gardens as spring approaches.
American Legion Monthly Meeting Tonight at Eight
Regular monthly meeting of the American Legion is announced for tonight at 8 o clock. Members are urged to attend and bring any urgent agenda items for discussion.
City Improvements for Sub-Division Auction
In the Henry Sub-Division across from Handley Schools an auction on Saturday May 16 will offer home sites with water sewer and fire protection via city bond issue. Lots along cross streets and Main street extended near the paper mill road will be sold as the city has laid an eight inch water main. The city and County must improve the road for the Paper Mill Company with no railroad crossing to contend with. Get in line to buy.
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Henry
Handley Schools
Main Street
Paper Mill
S M A Band Boys Treated Like Princes
The Kablegram of Staunton Military Academy reports Virginia hospitality in Winchester. S MA band members praise Winchester high school boys for cordial dances and genuine hospitality, noting the warm welcome and guests' enjoyment.
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S. M. A. Band Boys
Kablegram
Staunton Military Academy
Virginia
Winchester
Four Additional Union Mines Shut Down in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh May 11 union mine closures announced by Pittsburgh Coal Company. Eleven mines had been closed earlier, leaving only two union mines operating. The statement cited inability to produce coal at current high wages and sell against southern nonunion coal without heavy loss.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Coal Company
Lascelles Death ruled suicide amid temporary insanity
A coroner's jury in Southampton on May 11 ruled that Hon. Francis John Lascelles, found dead at his home Saturday, died by his own hand while temporarily insane. He was a half-brother of the Earl of Harewood and father-in-law of Princess Mary.
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Associated Press
Southampton
Eng
Francis John Lascelles
Earl of Harewood
Princess Mary
All But One of Blasters Admit Guilt in Cathedral Bombing
Reports from Sofia state 159 defendants pleaded guilty to responsibility for the Sveti Kral Cathedral bombing that killed 160 people, with one defendant named Koeff still unresolved. The court deferred judgment after the pleas.
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Associated Press
Vipnna
Sofia
Sveti Kral
Koeff
Handley Loses Close 13 Inning Game to Harrisonburg
Harrisonburg defeats Handley 2 to 1 in 13 innings at Handley Stadium on Saturday. Hockman earned the loss with 11 strikeouts over seven hits. Wine of Harrisonburg fanned five over nine hits. Hockman’s three-base hit in the eighth tied the score as both teams played sharp defense. Nichols and Taliaferro stood out for Harrisonburg. Handley outhit the visitors 9 to 7 but left runners scattered.
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Harrisonburg
Handley
Handley Stadium
Hockman
Wine
Donovan
Nichols
Taliaferro
Charlotte Hall
H. R. EB
Hburg
No Federal Tax On Life Policies Prior To 1918
The Supreme Court ruled that proceeds from Henry Frick life insurance totaling 474000 left for his widow and daughter are not subject to federal estate taxes under the 1918 revenue act. The tax applies only to policies issued after the act took effect.
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Associated Press
Washington
Henry ©. Frick
Supreme Court
U.S. Army Blimp Over Frederick Maryland
A United States Army dirigible TOC-5 was seen over Frederick Maryland on May 11. It hovered near the city in the morning, returned around 11 30 for about 15 minutes, then sailed toward Washington. Reporter notes 15 to 20 men aboard.
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Associated Press
Frederick
United States Army
Washington
New History Is Now On Sale Here
The first edition of The Story of Winchester in Virginia is available at the Chamber of Commerce rooms on Court Place. Priced at 3.00 with a future increase to 3.50, the hardcover volume is praised as a fine bookshelf addition. The edition is expected to sell quickly and no more copies will be printed.
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Winchester
Virginia
Chamber of Commerce
Court Place
Lively Fighting Near Bab Ouender Relief Depot
In Morocco near Robat on May 11, French forces under Colonel Freydenburgh attacked to relieve the Bab Ouender outpost. The combat in the center sector of the Riffian front was intense as the column secured essential food and water for the besieged garrison.
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Associated Press
Robat
Morocco
Freydenburgh
Bab Ouender
Auction Sale of Lots From R. M. Henry Estate
Auction on Main street extended Saturday May 16 at 1 PM. Free 4-tube radio and prizes. Easy terms 10 percent day of sale, 15 percent within 60 days, balance due in three years. Music and treats provided.
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R. M. Henry
Main Street
Freed Named Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church
The Rev Dr C A Freed of Newberry S C was elected pastor of Grace Lutheran Church by majority vote after morning services. Indications are he will accept. Freed has led churches in Mk brook Augusta co and Columbia and has been at Newberry the last four years. He and his family will occupy the parsonage on North Market. The church, with large facilities and missionary work, has been without a regular pastor since last summer.
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C. A. Freed
Newsberry
8. C
Grace Loutheran Church
William B. Cooper
Freed
Waynesboro
Raya
Roane College
Salem
Weet Theological Seminary
Phe
Mk Brook
Augusta County
Columbia
Newberry
Southern Theolo Seminary
Newberry College
Kiwanis Club
Grace Church
Virginia
Mr. Kelly
A. A. Ly
Norwood
Friendship F Company Banquet Meeting Notice
All members of Friendship F Company are requested to meet in the lower hall of the engine house at 7 4 Monday night May 11 to attend the annual banquet. All members of the company are invited. F WwW, FORNDY, Captain.
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Friendship F Company
Mmn
Forndy
Ladies Auxiliary Monthly Meeting Notice
The regular monthly meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary will be held Monday evening at 8 o'clock at the American Legion building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary
American Legion
Prominent Man's Attention Said To Arouse Jealousy
In Anne Arundel County Circuit Court, Isaiah Butler, a Black man, faced trial for the murder of prominent Leonardtown attorney Joseph Henry Ching. The state contends Butler resented Ching over his attentions to Edm Thompson of Leonardtown, citing threats as evidence of motive. The jury was seated after a prompt selection, with capital punishment not ruled out.
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Annapolis
St. Mary’s County
Isaiah Butler
Joseph Henry Ching
Leonardtown
Anne Arundel County
Ching
Butler
Atttorney Briscoe
Thompson
Learde Town
Briscoe
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M. E. Church
Roosevelt
Mfaden
Citizens
Jamestown
Lascelles
Blasters
U. S. Army
Frederick, Md
Gall
Brace Church
S. C
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