New President of the Chamber of Commerce
The election of William E. r as president of the Chamber of Commerce is approved. Knatone business leaders and Mr Cooper are trusted to push progress in Winches Frederick County with city and county business support. The article urges full backing to develop resources and advance the Chamber's work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. R
Chamber Eorimerce
Knatone
Cooper
Winches- Frederick County
Chester
Chamber of Erce
Challenge to Churches of the World Promotes Peace League
A resolution unanimously adopted by the Council of the Episcopal Church at Warrenton urges nations to form an effective league for peace. It calls for restraint by international law, applies Christian principles to state and individual conduct, and urges cooperation in national defense. The Diocese of Virginia backs the plan for a peaceful order with four essentials including international law and good will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of the Episcopal Ch
Warrenton
Ieekeot
Stme
Earth
Bielice
Council of the Diocese of
Virginia
Churches of the World
Episcopal Church
Churches of the Id
Dr McFaden Resigns From Richmond Ministry
The Richmond News Leader reports Rev F T McFaden resigns from his pastorate citing a desire to preach in a smaller church than any office of man. The paper commends his dedication: his consecration, tolerance, and manliness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond News-Leader
F. T. McFaden
McFaden
Richmond
Genoa
Wipit
Potomac Land Bank Plans Help for Farmers
The Potomac Land Bank, organized in Washington, aims to assist farmers in the region. Incorporators include George A. Harris and A Milpin, with ties to Virginia and Baltimore financiers. The bank seeks to support farmers amid federal restrictions and loan activities.
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Potomac
Land Bank
Washington
Soap
Virginia
George A. Harris
Federal UK
Baltimore
A. Milpin
Wilson
Jarre Shirley Carter
Win
Planters Bank
Federal farm loan bank contrasts with land banks
The piece notes a federal farm loan bank that offers direct loans to borrowers without requiring association membership or stock subscriptions, unlike the twelve Federal Land banks. It mentions Mr. Harris as manager with broad experience and hints at Virginia and Maryland representation on the directorate.
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Federal Farm’ Loan
Federal Farm Loan Banks
Federal Land Banks
Harris
Virginia
Maryland
Staunton News-Leader
Return from New Market Poem by Geo. B. Harrison
A Confederate veteran tribute from Boyce Virginia recalls the New Market fight. It honors fallen soldiers with laurel wreaths and a shore of memory as veterans remember Fifty or more names in the roll call and praise the Confederate cause.
The Beggar and the Pie Preacher
A poet narrator describes a beggar begging on the pike with a plea for food. He notes the beggar's wary, capable appearance yet chooses to refuse aid, instead mocking the lament and imagining farmers and honest toil. The piece ends with the narrator torn between duty and indulgence as he offers pies rather than guidance.
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Mike
Smith & Johnson
United States
Community Notes From Boyce and Nearby
Local residents attend church councils and visit relatives in Baltimore and Front Royal. Fragments mention Rev. B. D. Chambers in Warrenton, Miss Frances Duvall, Ruth Berlin, Miss Ada Belle Vowell, Vel Ina Brown, and Miss Mary Frances Yowell. Sickness includes typhoid for Harry Nicodemus and illness for Thomas H. Burwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyce
B. D. Chambers
Episcopal Church
Warrenton
Frances Duvall
Ruth Berlin
Baker
J. Roger Strode
Irene
Baltimore
Charlie Weathers
John Ritter
Gladys Haldeman
Isabelle Gaunt
Louise Carper
Front Royal
Nannie Levi
T. B. Levi
Clyde Levi
Aler
Berryville
Dorothy Lee
Marshall Lee
Millwood
Ada Belle Vowell
Vel Ina
Katie Ryan
Washington
M. J. Dunlop
E. C. Kerfoot
Here
Old Chapel
Thomas H. Burwell
R. C. Randolph
Atlantic City
Notes From Kernstown Residents Visit and School Closing
Mary Dawson visited Mrs Clarence Williams this week. Ada Inskip visited her mother Mrs A N Litchliter on Sunday. Marie Cammer and Mary Mewson with Mr and Mrs Clarence Williams called on Milton Swartz family in Relief Sunday. Mrs George Pope spent Wednesday with her niece, Mrs Clarence Williams and relatives in Hagerstown. Kernstown school closed May 10 with an interesting program.
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Mary Dawson
Clarence Williams
Ada Inskip
A. N. Litchliter
Marie Cammer
Mary Mewson
Milton Swartz
George Pope
Pope
Kernstown
Experts Take New Survey of Handley School
Rotary Club members hear a team of ten educational experts from the University of Virginia conducting a week long survey of Handley School reorganization. The study will include over 11 000 tests to create a permanent pupil profile aiding teachers and advisors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley School
Holly
Fred Clerk
Dr. Manahan
University of Virginia
Handley
Fred
Lea
Rotary
Donald B. MacMillan
MacMillan
Arctic
Governor Trinkle backs state children’s fund drive
Governor E. Lee Trinkle endorses a statewide fundraising movement for the Children's Home Society of Virginia. Walter R. Talbot is named campaign chairman for Winchester and Frederick County and plans a canvass to raise funds. Trinkle praises the society’s work and urges Virginians to support its benevolent mission for at risk youth.
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Trinkle
Children’s Home Society of Virginia
Walter R. Talbot
Winchester
Frederick County
Virginia
Children’s Home Society of
Commonwealth
E. Lee Trinkle
Noted Visits and Weekend Gatherings in Virginia Community
In Bartonsville Virginia on May 19 Mrs Virginia Hack Marburg of Baltimore visits her mother Mrs Betty Ambuckle at Spring Dale farm. Howard Staples and son Carlton of Upperville join Mr and Mrs Allen Legg for the weekend. Dean Adams spends Saturday in Winchester with friends.
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Bartonsville
Virginiar Hack Marburg
Baltimore
Betty Ambuckle
Local Social Notes From Stephens City Area
Mr Deal former owner of Spring Dale mill moves to Harrisonburg Virginia with two daughters in school there. Mrs William Perry spent Thursday in Winchester. Mr C O Watson has been in Miss Virginia Smith teacher in Stephens City School and Miss Birdie Lam will spend Sunday with Miss Hilda Flowers. Mr and Mrs Joseph Pappus of West Virginia visiting the latters parents Mr and Mrs Samuel Strickler. Mrs Walters spent the day in Winchester with her daughter. Mrs Charles Borum spent the day with her mother at Spring Dale farm. Mr Carlton Staples staying with his aunt Mrs Allen Legg.
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Deal
Spring Dale
Harrisonburg
William Perry
Winchester
C. O. Watson
Virginia Smith
Stephens City School
Birdie Lam
Hilda Flowers
Joseph Pappus
West Virginia
Samuel Strickler
Walters
Back Creek Sunday School Convention at St John s Church
Hayfield Va May 17 arrangements are nearly complete for the Back Creek district Sunday Schools convention to be held Friday May 25 at St Johns Church Delegates should be chosen to report and make a liberal offering The executive committee urges minimal entertaining duties and all attendees bring a plain lunch for a unified meal The program includes devotional services addresses recitations and reports with sessions led by Rev H E H Si Rev R Muste Rev B V Switzer and Rev S R Ludwig and ends with Onward Christian Soldiers.
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Hayfield
Back Creek
St. John’s Church
Cooper
St. John's School
H.E.H. Si
R. Muste
Ruth Sloop
Lois Sloop
T. C. Digas
Mt. View School
B. V. Switzer
Robert Rosenberg
D. N
Ruth Richard
J. B. Crowell
Gladys 'Willams
S. R. Ludwig
T. S. Cooper
C. M. Rosenberger
N. K. Larrick
Berryville Pike resurfacing contract awarded
A Pennsylvania road construction firm won the contract to resurface 4 1 4 miles of the Berryville pike from the end of the improved section to the Virginia state line. County officials say the work will be completed this summer at a cost slightly over 75000 dollars.
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Pennsylvania
Berryville
Castleman Brothers Seek Relief at Richmond Hospital
Arence Castleman a young farmer of near Gaylord accompanied by his brother Charles Castleman of the same neighborhood went to a Richmond Virginia hospital this week for an operation to relieve a long standing complaint that failed to yield to medical treatment.
Dr Stribling Accepts Call to Orange Va Presbyterian Church
The Rev Dr Charles R Stribling former pastor of Table Street Presbyterian Petersburg Va resigns and accepts a call to the Presbyterian church at Orange Virginia He has previously served in Waynesboro Berryville and Winchester and was once a member of Valley Academy of Winchester.
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Charles R. Stribling
Table Street Presbyteran
Petersburg
Presbyterian Church
Orange
Stribling
Waynesboro
Berryville
Winchester
Population Leaders in 1790 United States
In 1790 New York City was the largest city in the Union with 49,401 residents. Other cities above 5,000 included Baltimore Boston Charleston Philadelphia Providence and Salem, illustrating early urban growth across multiple states.
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New York City
Union
Baltimore
Boston
Charleston
D. C
Philadelphia
Providence
Salem
Mass
Land Bank Ready to Lend Money
The Potomac Joint Stock Land Bank authorized to loan on farm properties in Maryland and Virginia opens for business. Shenandoah Valley National Bank named depository. Shirley Carter among organizers. Capital stock set at 250000 dollars with monthly loan plans. Information available from Hansbrough and Carter in Winchester vicinity limited stock allocation.
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the Potomac
Maryland
Virginia
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Shirley Carter
Washington, D. C
Sr Peineonar
Winchester
Hansbrough and Carter
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Wember
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THE
Chamber OF Commerce
NEW Land Bank
Rubero
Dingles
J. W- Rosenberger Co. In
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Old Confeda
Laurel
New Market
Geo. B. Harrison
Boyce, Va
Walt
Mason
Boyce News Notes
ORC
Rchard
Winchester Orchard Supply Company
Gray & Schlack
N. Main St
Massey Radio Company
Washington St
Handley Schools
Baker & Shayock
Braddock and
Water Sts
Winchester Seed Co
Clarence W Williams
Clarence Gibney
Edward
Carl Gibney
Hagerstown
George
Rotary Club
Howard A . Steck
Frank Lovett
Walter Cox
John L.’ Manahan
R. A. Bradford
Martinsburg
George Fansler
Brantz Roszel
Bob Nelson
Bill Cornwell
Vic Arthur
Bill Glass
Panhandle
Marshall Baker
Cevil
Rotary International
Prank Lenz
Roger Moore
Doug
Rotary Club of Japan
Margaine
Campaign For
Bugs
Eeere
S. S. Convention
Northern Virginia Power
N. Main
Winchester Gas
Elec. Light Co
West
Piccadilly Street
Berryville Pike
DR. Stribling
Orange VA
Main St
Limeston
Good & Co
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Whitlock Herb Medicine CO
Winchester Steam Laundry
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