Mount Vernon artifacts returning to historic estate
The Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association reports artifacts tied to George Washington are being returned to Mount Vernon. Items include a satin sleeve, first President’s spurs, a silver gorget, a Sulgrave Manor pewter plate, and an 1804 Life of Washington edition.
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George ’ Kington
Mount Vernon
Potomac
S Association
Mount ¥On
BD. Johnston
White Post
Washington
Lond
Sulgrave Manor
England
Wwington
Alexander Hume
Savannah
John Mar Shall
Local Residents and Visitors Return or Arrive in Winchester
Mrs. A C Welch reopens her Glen Lee residence on Fairmont avenue for the summer, with plans to stay in Chester until late November. J E Calvert returns from Roanoke on business, Rev C A Freed also in Roanoke for a spell. Mrs Miller Weaver, ill near Baltimore, is a niece of Mrs D H Sir Daugh of Winchester. Miss Lillian Lewis, formerly of this county, is noted. Mrs Mary Copenhaver visits Star Tannery and Baltimore then leaves for home. Miss Bertha Carter of Clearbrook goes to Bristol as guest of Mr and Mrs Philip Georges. Mrs Georges is Miss Louise Lamp, with Miss Virginia Lamp of Winchester as guest. Mr C B Koch of Hagerstown visits Winchester. Eugene Aulick of Washington spends days here with mother. Mrs Lelia Gamble, nurse, leaves for Roanoke after nursing duties. formerly Miss Lelia Mill. Emma Robinson visits Dayton, Va., staying with her family after hip injury.
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Atone
Glen Lee
A.C. Welch
New York
Fairmont Avenue
Miller Weaver
Baltimore
Bertha Carter
Clearbrook
Bristol
Philip Georges
Lelia Gamble
Thomas Sprint
Roanoke
Gamble
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Lelia Mill
Company B Beats In Banner Competition Roster Listed
The article details Company A led by Otis Sargent and Company B headed by Henry Schwarzman competing for a banner once held by Shenandoah Valley Academy and Handley High. It lists full rosters with captains lieutenants sergeants corporals and privates across both units and notes potential fills from Company B for vacancies.
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Chamber of Commerce
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Handley High School
Otis Sargent
J. W. Hollis
Leo Cather
Quick
John H
Zirkle
Abram
Ritter
Fred M
Snider
Ritenour
T. A
Kline
Baker
C. B
Dunn
Harry
Doran
W. E
Hawkins
Hugh
Kremer
Tom
Fisher
J. L
Tucker
Alfred
Bryarly
Thornton
Bell
Stewart
Bailey
Shockey
Shewbridge
Taylor
Woodruff
Whitacre
Huyett
Fishpaw
Jones
Stine
Preston
SarteHe
Henry Schwarzman
Kenneth Henry
Lacey Brumback
Rowe
Harold
Billy
Babb
Bean
Carpenter
Clevenger
Bromley
Richard
Beverley Perry
Willie Good
Edward Koons
Lester Forney
Wilbur Jenkins
William Birmingham
Albert Seal
William Perrine
Rotary Club Opens Doors to New Members Without Wealth Tests
The article notes a new Rotary Club initiative lowering membership barriers by removing wealth requirements. It emphasizes inclusivity and broader participation, inviting individuals from diverse backgrounds to join and support community service.
Front Royal Rotary Club Charter Inspires Visionary Talk
The speaker urged Virginia unity and statewide cooperation as the Shenandoah Park fundraiser shows progress. Norfolk leads in subscribing to the $100000 goal while Rotary serves as a global bond among communities. Ed West accepts the charter with praise for Winchester and Trenary. Charter members listed include Ed West and Byrne Downing among others.
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Virginirginia
Virginia
Shenandoah National Park
Norfolk
Front Royal
Rotary International
Rotary
West
Winchester Club
Charlie Trenary
Rotary In
Marshall Baker
Orville VanDeusen
Willie Weaver
Chester A. Duke
H. Jackson
R. Millar
C. O. Maddox
E. T. Whitworth
H. H. Bowman
James P. Borden
Ed. Hoehl
R. FE. Herr
Local officers to gain federal authority under new order
President Coolidge issued an executive order expanding federal prohibition enforcement. Local state county and municipal officers may join the federal staff, possibly at nominal pay, to strengthen dry law enforcement and extend federal authority nationwide.
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Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
Andrews
Prohibition
Treasury
Swear Girl Joyce Hawley Testimony at Carroll Perjury Trial
New York May 21. Testimony stated Joyce Hawley was in a bathtub where men drank champagne at a party given by theatrical producer Earl Carroll. Reporter Arthur F. Irwin of the Daily Mirror testified after introductory remarks yesterday in Carrolls perjury case.
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Associated Press
New York
Joyce Hawley
Earl Carroll
Arthur F. Irwin
The
Daily Mirror
Scott Found Sane Must Face a Jury
Chicago May 21 Russell Scott once confined for murder and the insane has been found sane and must face a jury again with the gallows a possible outcome. He was convicted of killing Joseph Maurer a 19 year old drug clerk during a hold up four years ago.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Russell Scott
Stott
Joseph Maurer
Miss Sarah Davison Interred in Mount Hebron Cemetery
The body of Miss Sarah J. Davison who died in Baltimore was brought to Winchester this afternoon and interred in Mount Hebron Cemetery. The Rev. Dr. F. T. McFadeh conducted the grave service, with her brother Alexander Davison delivering the body.
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Sarah J. Davison
Baltimore
Winchester
Mount Hebron
F. T. McFadeh
Presbyterian Church
Alexander Davison
Purification Health Claim Ad Offers Calotabs Tablets
Physician endorsed pitch for Purify system to cure chronic ailments. Promotes Calotabs as the general purifier with a 36 count bottle and directions for home use. Advocates a regular weekly course and family shipment.
Buying Spreads Over a Broad List of Stocks
In New York on May 21 stock prices rose briskly on buying spreads across a broad list of issues following hopeful remarks from steel executives at the American Iron and Steel Institute semi annual meeting. Trading volume increased with roughly 1,300,000 shares changing hands despite money rates at four percent.
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New York
D Wican Iron and Steel Institute
Girl Slayer Jukich Executed in Nevada Gas Chamber
Stanko Jukich, condemned for murdering a 16 year old girl who refused marriage, was put to death today in Nevada's gas chamber at Carson City. A prior commutation spared John H. Randolph, whose matricide sentence was reduced to life imprisonment.
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Carson City
Nev
Stank Jukich
Nevada
Stanko Jukich
State Board of Pardons
John H. Randolph
Jukich
Started To School Miss Baker Elopes In Hagerstown
Elizabeth Baker 16 daughter of Mr and Mrs F Baker left for Handley Junior High School but married Nick Kelps a restaurant proprietor in Hagerstown Maryland on Tuesday The couple met by appointment and wed in Hagerstown and plan a two month honeymoon in Florida before returning home
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Elizabeth Baker
F. Baker
West Water Street
Handley Junior High School
Hagerstown
Nick Kelps
South Braddock Street
Stop Look Listen General Repair Shop Ad
An old style classified notice promotes a repair shop offering first class work at a low price. The ad urges customers to stop and let the shop prove its quality.
Kellogg's All-Bran Promises Constipation Relief
An ad extols Kellogg's All-Bran as a cure for constipation and related health issues. It claims 100 percent bran, permanent relief in stubborn cases, a money back guarantee, ready-to-eat serving with milk, and includes preparation tips and Battle Creek, Michigan origin.
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Kellogg
Battle Creek
Michigan
Tucker elected coadjutor bishop of Virginia
Rev. Dr. Henry St. George Tucker, son of Bishop Beverley Tucker, was elected coadjutor bishop at a Diocese of Virginia council meeting in Leesburg. He previously led Kyoto as bishop and later joined the Episcopal Seminary faculty near Alexandria, declining other state bishoprics to stay in Virginia.
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Berryville
Henry St. George Tucker
Virginia
Leesburg
Tucker
Beverley Tucker
Kyoto
Japan
Episcopal Smmmary
Alexandria
Michigan
Florida
Local Market Prices for Livestock and Grains
Local wholesale market listings show middlings at 4 00 per ton and hens at 3 25 to 4 00. Prices cover broilers roosters wheat bran corn meal mixed feed baled hay shelled corn and other staples with cattle calves sheep and dairy products noted in varying ranges.
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Reese
Ieee
Bids Sought for Winchester Memorial Hospital Addition
Bids for a three story brick hospital addition 60 by 160 feet will be received until June 10 1926. Plans and specs may be viewed after May 24 at the secretary’s office in Winchester Virginia. A 50 percent certified check or bond is required with each bid to guarantee faithful performance. Bids may be rejected at the Executive Committee’s discretion.
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Winchester Memorial Hospital
Centenary and Presbyterian Churches Invite Worshipers
On Sunday May 23 Centenary Church at Cameron and Francis R. Casselman minister offers a 9 45 a m church school for all ages with graded courses. The morning worship features a story sermon for children and a sermon on Christian Loyalty to adults. Evening service at 8 p m asks Are the young people worse than their elders. Cumberland area churches welcome all without a home church. The Presbyterian Church at South Loudoun Street, Rev F T McFaden pastor, offers 11 a m and 8 p m services with a baccalaureate sermon to Fort Loudoun Seminary graduates and Bible classes at 9 45 a m. The Christian Endeavor Society meets 7 15 p m led by Miss Harriet Harris.
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Centenary R MI Cor
Winchester
Centenary Church
Presbyterian Church
South Loudoun Street
F. T
Faden
Fort Loudoun Seminary
Christian Endeavor Sociery
Mise
Harriet Harris
Salvation Army to Hold Outdoor and Jail Services
The Salvation Army led by Adjutant Craig and Ensign Broadrib will hold outdoor services in front of the Court House on Saturday at 7 30 p m and Sunday at 11 00 a m. Prisoner services at the county jail, Sunday school at Court House Hall at 2 30 p m, Bible classes for all ages, evangelistic services Sunday at 8 00 p m, weekly services Tuesday and Thursday at 8 00 p m, and Wednesday services at Union Chapel Martinsburg pike at 8 00 p m. A cordial welcome awaits.
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Church OF Christ Salvation Army
Craig
The
Salvation Army
Court House Hall
Union Chapel
Martinsburg Pike
Brucetown M E Church Announces Sunday Services
Brucetown M E Church south led by Rev J D Russell schedules Sunday school at 10 am and preaching at 11 am in Bruce town with Burnt Factory also hosting 10 am Sunday school and 8 pm preaching. All Brucetown congregation members urged to attend morning service and church conference after the sermon.
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Brucetown
M. E. Church
South
J. D. Russell
Burnt Factory
County Presbyterian Pastor J Hoge Smith Sermon Times
Cedar Cliff Vaucluse Sunday school 9 30 a m Christian Endeavor 7 p m preaching 7 30 p m Cedar Creek Marlboro Sunday school 10 a m preaching 11 a m
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J. Hoge Smith
Cedar Cliff Vaucluse
Christian Endeavor
Cedar * Creek
Marlboro
United Brethren Church Notices on North Braddock Street
Rev George W Stover pastor announces Sabbath school at 9 45 a m preaching at noon and 7 45 p m Christian Endeavor meeting at 6 30 p m with program at 7 p m Miss Garnett Hamrick leads Juniors Wednesday 4 p m Fred Fries leader Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p m Mrs H P Boyce leader
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North Braddock Street
George W. Stover
Christian” Endeavor
Garnett Hamrick
Fred. Fries
H. P. Boyce
First Baptist Church Services East Cork Street
Sunday school starts at 9 45 a m with morning preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m. Morning topic Our Lights Evening topic The Hands of Jesus. Senior B U P B U meets at 7 p m.
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First Baptist
East Cork Street
E. T. Clark
Jesus
20 West Cork Street Church Services Schedule
W L Dudley minister announces services for next Lord's day at 20 West Cork Street. Bible school at 9 45 a m with L L Hockman superintendent. Preaching at 11 a m on The Righteous and the Wicked Awarded followed by communion. Christian Endeavor at 7 15 p m on How Christ is Changing China and preaching at 8 p m on How to Get Rid of Evil. Mid week prayer 8 p m Wednesday Rewards of Faithful Discipleship. Reader A M Jarman. Social under auspi…
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West
Cork Street
W. L.dudley
Bible School
L .L. Hockman
China
A.M. Jarman
Rural church schedules and services listed across towns
The notice lists church activities in multiple locations including Pleasant Vance Mount Pleasant West Virginia and Mount Olive with Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. sermons at various times and Christian Endeavor meetings. Prayer meetings are scheduled midweek with prayer and praise services in the evenings and a prayer fair for Red Bud.
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Mount Olive—Sunnday School
Red Bud—Sunday School
First Christian Church Braddock and Clifford Streets
Supply Pastor Rev. Harry M Crim leads services at First Christian Church with Sunday school at 9 45 a m under Nelson F Richards. Christian Endeavor at 7 15 p m led by Miss Irene Mathews. Preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m with Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 p m.
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Braddock
Clifford Streets
Harry M Crim
Nelson F. Richards
Christian Endeavor
Irene Mathews
Reverend J Luther Neff Preaching Service
Pastor Greenwood M E and Reverend J Luther Neff announce a Sunday afternoon service at 3 o'clock. Everyone is urged to attend and welcomed to join in giving thanks for God’s bounties and gifts. Community members encouraged to come to God’s house.
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J. Luther Neff
The Old Wooden Fence Sermon at Market Street UM Church
The Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church announces a 11 oclock Sunday sermon The Old Wooden Fence by Pastor J L Nefyf A children day music program will be held June 20 Sunday school starts at 9 45 a.m Children day program follows in morning service and Miss Emma Grim leads a 7 15 p.m young peoples devotional with a music filled program First worship at 8 oclock with a sermon Goings and Comings.
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Cor. Cameron
Cork Sts
J. Luther Nefyf
Emma Grim
Braddock Street M E South Services Plan Day
Braddock Street M E South hosts preaching at 11 am and 7 pm by Pastor Murray D Mitchell. Morning sermon titled The Simplicity of Faith and Its Reward. evening sermon The Measure of One's Life Plan. Sunday school 9 45 am Epworth League 7 pm. Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 pm. Welcomes visitors and strangers.
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Braddock Street
Murray D.mitchell
Golden Rule Bible Glass
Epworth League
Ladies Aid Thursday Night Public Invitation
The article invites the public to attend the Ladies' Aid meeting Thursday night, encouraging community participation and support for the group’s activities.
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Ces
Thursdy
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Mt. Vernon
Eichmey
Edna Highmey
Centenary Reformed Church Parsonage
F. R. Castleman
William Wagner
Richard Osborn
North Loudoun Street
Mrs. Osborn
Miss Alice Osborn
Virginia Marshall Baker
Easton, Md
Harry R. Gordon
T. J. Cooper
Mildred
Millicent
Charlottesville, Va
Anna Pingley
National Park Seminary
Forest Glen
Joseph Fleet
Lawrence
St. Mary’s Industrial School
A. J. Davidson
Sally Jacquelin Davidson
M. G. West
Richmond
George Washington Hotel
Garvin Bowles
George Mason Hotel
L. B. Clevenger
Mrs. L. M. Sumption
Philadelphia
R. C. Robinson
EB. L. Fries
Clarendon
Loretta Kidd
Rutledge Carter
William C. Kidd
J. P. Stryker
Baltimore Sun
Carter
Shriners
Messrs
Mifflin Clowe
Joseph DuPuy
Walter Shade
Allen Gray
Joseph Hodgson
Frank Arthur
Delmar Robinson
Stanley Harmer
A. R. Brackenridge
Edward Cartwright and Son
Wardenaville, W. Va
C.M. Collins
Mr. Collins
W. F. Keehan
Collins
Handley High School Cadet Corps
Jobin H. Snyder
Roland Bryarly
Otis Sargeant
Leutenant
John Quick
DeHart
First Baptist Church
Clyde DeHart
Leicester
Kent Streets
Society
Dig
G. C. Ritter
Ida McCarty
Claude Massey
Katie Knight
Magic Amick
George Miller von
Senseney Road
J.’ E. Calvert
Rev. C. A. Freed
Roanoke, Va
Mary Copenhaver
Mrs. Brill
Star Tannery
William Gratchen
C. B. Koch
Hagerstown, Md
Eugene Aulick
Chesapeake and Potomac Tele- C Company
Washington,d. C
Winches
Emma Robinson
Dayton, Va
Company B Beats
NEW Rotary Club
Scott
Sarah Davison
North Loudoun Garage
Kellogg’s All-Bran
Dr. Tucker
J. E. Harris
Thomas Cover
Angerona
Piccadilly Street
Loring A. Cover
Calvert, Bldg
Harry R. Kern
Rouss Ave
John M. Steck
Tam voms-Smowx
DR. A.W. Chase
Frank Sprencel
Jefferson St
Valpariaso
A. W. ‘Chase
Dr-A.w. Chase Company
Oarsring
New York City
N. Y
Buffalo, N.Y
Caurca-Bulietia
County Presbyterian
United Brethren
U. B
Rural Charge
Ludwig
Fairview
M. E
Market Street
Methodist Episcopal
Stephens City
James A. Johnson
Kernstown
William Sampsell
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