Veterans of Confederate Army tied to local history in social notes
The column recalls Mr. Hill of Apple Pie Ridge and his Civil War service with Huntonsport Company at Gettysburg. It notes his brother and another veteran living, the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Fries, and social visits at Memorial Hospital in Winchester. The piece also lists gatherings for Garden Club Virginia events and various local visits, travels, and hotel stays involving residents and visitors across Staunton, Winchester, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alee
South Cameron
Hill
Mr. Hill
Apple Pie Ridge
Loudoun County
Confederate Army
Shepherdstown
Eppa
Huntonspett
Gettysburg
Command
Theodore Fries
Frederick County
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Fries
Virginia White
E. H. White
Clarke County
Dewars Garden Club
Garden Club
Virginia
Trinity Parish House
Staunton
Waverley
Herbert McK. Smith
Beaubreach
Thomas H. Russell
Stonewall Jackson
Hastwood
Caperton Braxton
Woodrow Wilson
Stonewold
Richard P. Bell
Joseph S. Cochran
Jefferson Hall
A. F. Robertson
Stuart Hall
H. N. Hills
Goshen Pass
Lexington
William H. Cocke
Lexington Garden Club
Swannanoa
Richards Seeks House of Delegates Seat in August Primary
Boyd R Richards announces his candidacy for the House of Delegates subject to the Democratic primary on August 2 1927. He presents as a candidate in the upcoming party contest seeking election to the state legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Delegates
Boyd R. Richards
Selling Pressure Increases As the Market Heads Up
New York May 24 Increase in selling pressure accompanied the market as it turned upward for the day. Renewal rate on call money rose to 4 1 2 percent and about 14 to 20 million dollars in loans were called. The closing was steady with total sales near 2 200 000 shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Four-Firm Merger Petition Closing Testimony in Maryland
Electric Public Utilities Company completes testimony before the Maryland Public Service Commission on acquiring four small Western Maryland electric companies. J Cleveland Grice of Hagerstown named to represent Antietam Electric Light and Power Company owners at the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Electric Public Utilities Company Today
Maryland Public Service Commission
Maryland
J. Cleveland Grice
Hagerstown
Antietam
Young Woman Saves Mother and Shot Four Times
Rose Sperzel, 22, shielded her mother from an enraged uncle in Baltimore early today and received four bullet wounds. Jerome A. Goodhues was arrested after taking his niece to a hospital and is held without bail on charges of shooting relatives and carrying a weapon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Rose Sperzel
Jerome A. Goodhues
Obscure Flyer Hops Off Alone for Australia
Croydon England May 24 With a spare propeller strapped beneath the fuselage of his two seated Moth plane Dennis Rook a comparatively unknown aviator hopped off today on a lone flight to Australia His plane is a 30 horse power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Croydon
Eng
Dennis Rook
Australia
Ice Box Wanted for Sick Baby by Red Cross Appeal
The Red Cross asks for a small ice box to keep milk cold for a four month old sickly baby and for a one or two room furnished apartment with affordable rent. Communicate with local Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Red Cross
Movie murder case goes to jury in Hollywood court
The case of Mrs. Sarah Kerrick and four others charged with the murder of film cowboy Tom Kerrick in Hollywood, early in April, was given to the jury in Superior Court here to decide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Sarah Kerrick
Tom Kerrick
Hollywood
Presbyterians Vote For Central Government Plan
Eldorado Arkansas May 23 The General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to adopt the survey committee plan creating a 44 member committee to supervise major church affairs Two hours of delay followed a surprise critique by Dr J W Skinner who urged return to fuller research and questioned overhead costs and the plan’s scope The debate continued after lunch with a strong minority opposing the centralizing proposal
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldorado
Ark
Presbyterian Church
United States
General Assembly
J. W. Skinner
Skinner
Executive Committee
Do Not Use Varnish Before Wax Finish on Floors
Do not apply varnish on a floor when preparing for a wax finish. A floor already varnished may be protected with wax, but varnish is unnecessary where a wax finish is desired.
Gore backs shoulders on Martinsburg Pike widening
Governor Howard M. Gore told Martinsburg merchants that concrete shoulders should be added along the Martinsburg pike to the Virginia line, widening the road six feet and linking with Williamsport pike. He cited a new Shenandoah river road contract and anticipated Paw Paw bridge agreements as part of broader state road improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
W. Va
Howard M. Gore
C. P. Fortney
B. E. Gray
Keyser
Retail Merchants Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Gore
Virginia State Line
Williamsport
Paw Paw Bridge
West Virginia State Road Commission
Allegany County
Shenandoah Hotel
Major Fortney
Charles Town Pike
Winchester Pike
Harry P. Henshaw
Berkeley Springs
Twister Harms St. Joseph Businesses in May 24 Storm
A Kansas tornado crossed the Missouri River into St. Joseph causing about 150000 dollars in damage. The path was a block wide and near a mile long with over 30 businesses damaged. No deaths and one injury from falling bricks. chimneys trees and windows damaged in the residential area. Owen Knight, a local business leader, is noted among St. Joseph’s prominent citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Joseph
Kansas
Missouri River
Owen Knight
B. M. Knight
Winchester
St. Joseph, Mo
Knight
Starts Brick Work On School Building
The first bricks were laid yesterday on the new school building for colored pupils in the northeastern city section. The City School Board and the Handley Board of Trustees oversee construction, with the brick contract awarded to Arthur Seabright by Gardner and Newcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City School Board
Handley Board of Trustees
Arthur Seabright
Gardner and , Newcome
Two Killed In West Virginia Train Derailment
ROANOKE Va May 24 two persons were killed and several others injured near Princeton West Virginia when a Virginia Railway passenger train derailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Va
Associated Press
Roanoke
Princeton
W. Va
Virginia Railway
Baltimore Welcomes Major Dargue On Pan American Tour
Baltimore greeted Major Herbert A. Dargue of the United States Army commander of the Pan American goodwill tour as he landed in the city from Annapolis shortly before noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Baltimore
Herbert A. Dargue
United States Army
Annapolis
Kelley murder case given to jury in Mackaye intrigue
The Paul Kelley case, involving the film actor accused of murdering Ray Raymond, a musical comedy star, following a fist attack tied to a love triangle with the victim’s wife Dorothy Mackaye, was submitted to the jury at 10 17 a m today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Paul Kelley
Ray Raymond
Dorothy Mackaye
Leaders In Sunday School Conven tion Booked For State Meeting
The thirty sixth Interdenominational state wide Sunday school convention will be held at Norfolk June 21. Out of state leaders include Dean Walter Athearn of Boston and President W A Harper of Eton College with new books by Harper and editor Maude Junkin Baldwin. Dr Robert Davids from Chicago and Adaline C Guenther of New York City will also speak.
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Norfolk
America
Dean Walter
Athearn
Boston
Dean Athearn
Drake University
Highland Park Normal College
W. A. Harper
Eton College
South
Harper
Maude Junkin Baldwin
Philadelphia
United Lutheran Church
International Sunday School Association
International Council
Robert Davids
Chicago
Adaline C. Guenther
New York City
Grand Lodge Odd Fellows Meet in Alexandria
The ninetieth annual session of the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of Virginia to convene in Alexandria with about 700 delegates. State Rebekah Assembly also meets. Officers elected include W L Martin Alexandria secretary and J W Stroud Portsmouth grand senior warden. Public reception and decoration of the chivalry by D R Stansbury with F A Broom assisting.
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Grand Lodge of
I. C
William L. Whisson
Washington
Julian Kiefer
Whisson
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Rebekah Assembly of Virginia
Alexandria
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of Virginia
Richmond
J. W. Stroud
Portsmouth
W. E. Frisbie
Newport News
EH. M. Bunch
Lynchburg
George W. Hill
Norfolk
James Mitchell
Phoebus
C. W. Whitmore
Sovereign Grand Lodge
D. R. Stansbury
Fred A. Broom
Baltimore
Lindbergh to Command Navy Destroyer for Return
A navy destroyer will be placed under Captain Charles A. Lindbergh for his return to the United States. Commander W W Galbraith of the European based destroyer division is to offer Lindbergh’s ship and accommodations for The Spirit of St Louis on the voyage home. President Coolidge has shown keen interest in his achievement and a possible goodwill flight was mentioned. King Albert will greet Lindbergh in Brussels after a visit to the tomb of the unknown Belgian soldier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Navy
Washington
Charles A. Lindbergh
New York-to
Navy Department
Comdr
Comdr. W. W. Galbraith
Lindbergh
St. Louis
United
White House
Coolidge
Robinson
Belgium
Brussels
Albert
Baldwin Proposes Ending Trade Pact With Russians
British Premier Baldwin told the House of Commons that the government would terminate the trade agreement with Russia on Thursday. He said London would withdraw the Soviet trade delegation and commission unless the House disapproves, and would recall commissions from Moscow if approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Baldwin
House of Commons
Great Britain
Russia
Moscow
Congress delaying Great Falls hydro power project action
Senators and the Federal Power Commission face a delay as Congress contemplates final action on a Great Falls hydro electric development. Major Tyler and Senator Norris urge postponement until Congress reconsiders, with Dill Johnson and Blaine also pushing delay. A preliminary permit would only grant priority, not construction rights.
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Langfitt
Major Tyler
Congress
Great Falls
Tyler
Senate
House Committee
Federal Power Commission
Commission
Norris
Dill
Washington
Johnson
California
Blaine
Wisconsin
Virginia orchards yield low per acre say Western growers fare better
Mr. Nelson praised Virginia apples but noted yields of 45 to 50 barrels per acre, far below Western norms of 100 to 150. He urged more pruning and thinning to raise quality and pack as Virginia growers prepare to offer better grade fruit. He described Virginia as wonderful with great prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Virginia
Martinsburg
W. Va
Footwear Fit Boost Makes Feet Look Slender Yet Comfortable
A new shoe design promises improved fit and comfort while giving the foot a noticeably slimmer appearance. The claimed benefits include better arch support and a sleeker silhouette for daily wear.
Apple Growing Profits Challenge in Comparative Virginia Remarks
The text notes skepticism about profitable apple growing amid fierce competition. It cites Virginia soil issues and yields of two to three boxes per tree, contrasting with western growers who fear less. It implies soil improvement could raise yields and profitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
West
New York Man Found Dead in New Market Tree
Deputy Sheriff Ryman reported to New York authorities after a man was found hanging from a cedar tree in New Market. A coroner's jury ruled death by own action though some witnesses suspected foul play due to the body’s condition and the nearby belt and blood spots. Identification is hampered by decomposition while authorities await word from New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryman
New York
Cha Phoenix National Bank
Tillie Denker
Lester
Goode
Borden
Shenandoah County
New York City
Instruction by wireless is broadcast for bargemen children
A wireless instruction message from the Netherlands public instruction department aids children of bargemen who move frequently and cannot attend school regularly. The quote notes that riches in idle hands can escape, and delaying learning can let neglected children drift away, referencing Leighton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netherlands Department of Public Instruction
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Theodore Fries
Hugh McCulloch
Hugh, Jr
American Medical Association
Mr. Richardson
Evening Journal
Second United Brethren Church
Reliance
H. B. Richardson
Clarence M. Tevault
Stephens City
Clarksburg
Union National Bank
C. J. Borum
Matin Hill
Strasburg, Va
Bettie Hack
A. T. Nussen
Dr. Levine
Pasttmnts
Henry Schneider
Memorial Hospital
Harry Hardesty
Berryville, Va
D. A. Bedell
J. R. Long
Esler
Pittsburgh
J. C. O’leary
George Washare Hotel
J. R. Reiman
Buffalo, N. Y
George Washington Hotel
Henry Seligman
Leonard Leech and Son
Grace Barr Hollis
R. W. Hockman
Bartons Ville
Charles Bowley
Buffalo
N. Y
Willow Lawn
Valley Pike
A. E. Green
Philip Kramer
Mildred
Farmer
L. Nathanson
Leonardtown
Charlotte Estep
Frank Fisher
Martinsburg Evening Journal
Joseph Dowling
Katherine Dowling
Harrisonburg
Agnes Cooke
Judson Cooke
Staanton, Va
A. G. Mason
Elizabeth Hawkins
J. Gray Beverley
Mrs. Koontz
Horace Davis
J. R. Gregg
Maryville, Tenn
Hotel Jack
J. R. Ware
Tre A. J. Ware
7Th Cameron Street
Myer Hamberger
C. E. Smith
Garland Smith
E. C. Shade
C. L. Stahl
Lynchburg, Va
Walter Shade
Samuel Sencindiver
Charlottesville
Harry W. Ebert
East Piccadilly Street
W. H. Deale
James Hughes
Jack Martens
Cumberland, Md
Herbert Shutte
Miss Jackson
Shutte
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
I. Miller
Huntsberry
Central Gov’nt
Gov. Gore
Martinsburg Pike
West Virginia
Panhandle
Twister
Kelley
Page
AREER
ADIN
Poe
Doge
Northwest Fruit
Mellon Institute of Industrial Research
Rex Rewarch
Feliowshy
Sample Shoe Store
New York Man
Leighton
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