Funeral Rites Held For Mrs Fankhouser in Strasburg
Funeral rites for Mrs. Fankhouser 79 widow of M. M. Fankhouser were held at Brethren Church with a 2 o clock service led by Rev. Ed L. Miller. Brief services were at the home and Maurertown before interment in River Hill Cemetery. Surviving are Pearl H. Wakeman and others including daughters and grandchildren.
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Brethren Church
Funkhouser
M. M. Funkhouser
Strasburg
Ed. L. Miller
Maurertown
River David
Ger
Grottoes
Ouser
Ee Pearl H. Wakeman
Middletown
Ete ‘Wakeman
Ella N. Didawick
Susie D. Wilkins
Wakeman
A Wakeman
Kiwanis District Honors Unity and Service in May Dinner
Kiwanis events featured John S. White and George A. Small with Washington photos. Arthur C. Keefer and Merton Heiss spoke on fellowship and convention plans. The Golden Rule emblem honored interclub visits across Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia, highlighting charity to underprivileged children and varied club services.
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John S. White
Hyattsville
Prince Georges County
Merton
Heiss
Washington
Hill
Kiwanis Club
Ancell B. Groves
Winchester Club
Capital District
Kiwanis
Virginia
Maryland
Delaware
District of Columbia
United States
Kiwanis International
Sing
Kiwanis Clubs
Orc R Have
Ciiiad Ave
Aaia
Shenandoah National Park dedication site surveyed
A. E. Demaray said a preliminary survey of the site for President Roosevelt to dedicate Shenandoah National Park has been completed. White House representatives and park service officials visited the area to plan facilities for the July ceremony at Big Meadows.
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Washington
A. E. Demaray
National Park Service
Roosevelt
Shenandoah National Park
White House
Park Service
Wilbur C. Hall
Big~Meadows
Demaray
State Commission On Conservation and Development
Peery
Hall
Commission
Skyline Drive
State Chamber of Commerce
Virginia
State Highway Commission
American Hotel Association
Reference Map Of United States In Winchester Evening Star
A five color map of the United States shown by the Winchester Evening Star offers continental plus detached territories on a 21 by 28 inch sheet. It promises easy handling and quick data access to aid vacation plans and travel awareness. Fill out the coupon and send ten cents to cover cost, handling, and postage.
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Winchester Evening Star Service
United States
Intense Cold In State Took Heavy Toll Of Lives
Richmond report shows Virginia winter cold caused 33 deaths by freezing across December 1935 to March 1936, more than double the 14 deaths in the same period a year earlier. The figures come from the state bureau of vital statistics, detailing December 1935 alone with eleven freezing deaths and fourteen in January February March combined.
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Richmond
Virginia
State Bureau of Vital Statistics
January February and March figures in winter period
The item lists dates and figures for January and February along with March values. It notes preceding winter totals through December and references January February and March data.
Chimes Mark Birthday Of Mrs Ebert At Market Street Church
A June 5 memorial program will honor Anna R Ebert on the late Charles M Ebert funded organ and chimes gift. The event features organ chimes and harp selections plus devotional service with the church open at an announced hour for public attendance.
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Market Street Methodist Epis
Charles M. Ebert
Anna R. Ebert
Ebert
Centenary Church Circle plans benefit social
Members and friends of Circle No. 1 of Centenary Reformed Church will be entertained at a benefit social this evening at the home of the Misses Marshall and Mary Kathryn Stryker at 500 West Cork Street.
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Circle No. 1
Centenary Reformed Church
Misses Marshall
Mary Kathryn Stryker
West
Cork Street
Will Benefit Fruit Growers
Charlottesville officials say the Franco American reciprocal trade pact will aid apple growers this fall when foreign shipments start. Piedmont Fruit Growers' Association manager F B Merrifield notes ripe apples may benefit but shipments to France were not made this past season and frost damaged Albemarle blooms.
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Charlottesville
F. B. Merrifield
Piedmont Fruit Growers’ Association
France
Albemarle
Property Taxes To Be Discussed At Virginia Meeting
The Virginia Real Estate Association holds its annual meeting at the Farmington Club in Ville. Harry E. Gilbert of Baltimore, president of the American Institute, will speak with members of the Virginia Real Estate Commission at the banquet tomorrow night.
Rural Schools Defended by William McKinley Robinson
Milwaukee May 14 The unseen little red schoolhouse near rural roads may outperform city schools for a child’s education says William McKinley Robinson at a National PTA meeting. He argues rural instruction is proficient and that elaborate city schooling often tries to compensate for the child’s natural environment.
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Milwaukee
Sellon
William McKinley Robinson
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Shenandoah Park
Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau
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Douglas A. Sale
Winchester
Pine Motor CO
Brad
Cecil Sts
Charles Town
West Virginia
Jennings Randolph
Packer
Blue Ridge Livestock Sales, Inc
East North Street
Bickers
Marion Michael
Sunnyside
John W. Rosenberger & Co
Braddock St
Winchester, Va
Chevrolet
Shenandoah Motor Company, Inc
H. W. Ebert
Buick and Pontiac
Republic
Martins
Boscawen
Valley Ave
Braddock
Republic Oil. CO
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company OF Virginia
Bell System
W. Boscawen St
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