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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1924
Page
3
A May 21 report from the Weatherford Presbytery defends traditional doctrine against modernism. The committee cites support for the Christophian creed and the Genesis accounts, urging the church to define beliefs in firmer terms for the General Assembly.
William Buckley of Virginia recalls a historic gathering in Winchester documented in a recently issued book titled The Great Reunion of North and South. The work portrays the 4-23 meeting of former foes with vivid, detailed narration.
The book covers May 19 1883 Staunton and a later 1883 Niagara Falls tour. It gains wide circulation with letters from Presidents Senators Representatives praising the non partisan approach. George F Norton Publishing sells it for 2.50. Governor Trinkle lauds the work. Buckley, an adopted Winchester resident, recalls early local apple trade.
Stephens City May 21. Charles Dear and family from Christiana Pennsylvania visit his parents Mr and Mrs Al Wy Dean. Rev BE Graham leaves for Pittsburgh returning Thursday. Hunter Carbaugh and Claude Funkhouser drove from Ohio to visit friends. Ella Cadwallader plans to visit son BH Cadwallader in Danville. Mrs Lib Shryock and daughter Anna ill. Brisco Williams in Baltimore for cousin's daughter's funeral and hasn't returned. Mr and Mrs Krumps welcome a fine baby girl. Charles Richards buys W H Painter property on Mulberry St. William Lauck of Harrisonburg visits ill brother Gilbert. Ernestine Bucher leaves for Harrisonburg to stay with friends. Miss Anna Plank teaching in WV returns home. Mr and Mrs Bi Shearer move to Florida. G G Keith taken to Winchester Memorial Hospital for operation. Mrs Bradley Johnston of Cedarville visits her father. Rogers and daughter of Washington visit relatives. Independent Order of Odd Fellows memorial services Sunday May 25. Turner Sticks sick at home near Cedar Creek.
Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Pitman and daughter of Charles Town West Virginia visited Dr. and Mrs. T. A. Williams in Middletown over the weekend, sharing time with local hosts during the May holiday period.
May 21 note lists Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clanahan and Mr. Harry Clannahan visiting the Lind family near Berryville. Other gatherings include Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Ritter with Mr. G. Armel and Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Fries with the White family. Emma Trenary returns from a two week visit to relatives in Bunker Hill, and Fannie Hausenfluck visits near Middletown. General Macedonia cemetery clean up day set for Monday, May 26.
Rosenberger Virginia May 21 reports visitations by Winchester residents and local families. J F Bean from Winchester visited Mr and Mrs B Frye. Mrs Paul Good and sons visited friends. Miss Laura Keckley and Miss Fietta Rosenberger spent time with local families. Cly and Keckley from Winchester joined gatherings with Miss Laura Keckley and Miss Cora Brewer visiting relatives.
Mount Williams Virginia notes report a school closing after a successful term under principal Mrs Miller of Berryville. Local residents and visitors including Mr and Mrs Hugh Ashwood and children, Mr and Mrs Arthur Sager, and others are mentioned with social visits and community life. A Chevrolet touring car was purchased by Mr Arthur Brewer. Ms Katherine Wallace returns from wintering near Baltimore to visit J B Wallace family. Multiple local residents and relatives are noted visiting Mt Williams and surrounding households.
Stephens City Virginia May 21 The Stephens City High School junior class entertained the senior class with a banquet at White Sulphur Inn from 8 30 to 11 00 pm Decorations featured orchid gold and white The program opened with impromptu remarks by Arthur Lilybridge and James Galliday a mock commencement included mini diplomas and a farewell song led by pianist Frances Watson A line of games followed with many faculty and students in attendance including Miss Edythe Gregory Albret Colaw and Miss Blanche Smith.
The county clerk records a deed from Benjamin B. Smith and wife to Isaac Orndorff for 28 acres near White Hall at $1,000. The grantor’s heirs transfer to B. P. Nag for 18% of the above. Barbara A. Solenberger executors appear in the sequence of transfers.
Property deeds show multiple transfers including 2 acres in Shawnee district to B F Solenberger for 6150 dollars and 110 acres near White Hall to Virginia Alken Sommerville et vir for 8000 dollars. Several other parcels include 49 percent acres on a road for 8000 dollars and 56 acres near Clearbrook for 366 dollars and 6 cents. Additional transfers cover 10 acres near a town on Walde Street and 4 acres to Herbert Shull for 10 dollars with names such as Ashby Price and J Lester Nethers appearing among grantees.
Walter Barnett opens a new grocery at Ciit ford Street offering a wide line of groceries. Special prices include honey at 16 cents per pound and pure country lard. Full assortment of canned goods and country potatoes. Customer patronage appreciated.
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