Randolph Macon Enrollments Rise Ahead of Promising Session
Randolph Macon Academy enters its forty third session with 111 boarding and seven day students, a 30 percent enrollment gain. The faculty, led by Col John C. Boggs, includes graduates from Randolph Macon College and other institutions. new music instruction and a cadet band join the military program with two companies and a swimming team planned. The school emphasizes athletics and interclass events as they expand offerings and regional diversity.
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Front Royal
Randolph- Macon Academy
North Carolina
New York
Pennsylvania
Maryland
District of Columbia
Montana
South Dakota
Flortde
Haiti
John C. Boggs
Duke University
Chas. L. Melton
Reliance Man Bucks Several At Front Royal Horse Sale
In Front Royal at the N. and W. stock pens Wallihan and Lewin ran a horse sale. About 30 horses, mostly thoroughbred, were sold with good prices. J. R. Beaty of Reliance bought five head to lead the buyers.
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Front Royal
Lions Sponsor Skyline Drive Tour For Guests
Front Royal Lions Club held a semi monthly meeting at the Royal Club Inn. President J. Frank Forsythe appointed a transport committee for a Skyline Drive tour for 140 delegates attending the Virginia branch convention of the International Order of King’s Daughters and Sons October 9 to 11. Members include W. W. C. Demming David Rappaport Tommy Harrison Aubrey Smith Thomas M. Kerns Forsythe. Kerns reported on the Lynchburg State Convention business and entertainment.
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Front Royal
Front Royal Lions Club
Royal Club Inn
J. Frank Forsythe
Forsythe
Skyline Drive
Virginia
International Order of King’s Daughters and Sons
W.W. C. Demming
David Rappaport
Tommy Harrison
Aubrey Smith
Thos. M. Kerns
Thomas M. Kerns
Lynchburg
Mere Fines And Jail Term For Drank Driving
In a court of Trial Justice G Olms two men, Charlie Cor and Wignie M Taylor, were tried for driving under the influence. Cor was found guilty, fined 100 plus costs, and sentenced to 90 days in jail. Taylor, a Fletcher Madison county resident, also received 100 fine and costs, 30 days imprisonment, and license revocation. Both arrests were by State Officer T A Slaughter on the Front Royal Winchester pike.
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Front Royal
Wignie M. Taylor
Charlie Cor
Court of Trial Justice
V. G. Olms
Corbin
Maryland
Taylor
Fletcher
Madison County
T. A. Slaughter
Royal-Winchester
Randolph Macon Junior Eleven Will Play Eight Games
Coach H Sewell announces an eight game schedule for the Randolph Macon junior football team. The 135 pound weight limit applies. Open the season at Berryville against Berryville High. Home return game at Front Royal. Two games scheduled with a Strasburg junior team, October 10 in Front Royal and October 31 in Strasburg. Also matchups with Handley High School and Warren County high school. Teams seeking games should contact Major Sewell.
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Strasburg
Handley High School
Warren County High School
Sewell
Twenty Apply For Employment In C C C Camps
Twenty Warren county candidates for entrance to CCC camps were sent to Winchester for physical examination by Relief Director A F Clarke. About half were from Front Royal proper and the rest from surrounding territory. Capt DeWitt of the Harmony Hollow camp offered free wood to any association that will arrange delivery to the needy.
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Front Royal
Warren County
C. C. Cc
Winchester
A. F. Clarke
Rep Woodrum to Speak on The South in Reconstruction
Front Royal reports Rep Clifton A. Woodrum of Roanoke will address the United Daughters of the Confederacy Virginia Chapter Historical Right at Petersburg tomorrow night. The announcement from historian Mrs. B. Ferguson Cary notes the talk focuses on The South in Reconstruction.
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Front Royal
Clifton A. Woodrum
Roanoke
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Virginia
Petersburg
B. Ferguson Cary
Woodrum
South
Musical Beach on Eigg Island Echoes in Hebrides
A note describes a shrill sound from a location called Musical Beach on the small Hebridean island of Eigg. Uncle Eben advises persistent effort with the belief that continuous improvement yields real results.
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Eigg
Hebrides
Wayfarer
Front Royal Social News Highlights Local Visitors and Events
Arthur G. Leake of Middletown visited Front Royal. Rev. and Mrs. Calvert of Frostburg stayed with Mrs. Calvert’s parents in South Riverton as he heads to the Baltimore Methodist Conference. Lions club welcomed Benj. G. Atwood. Army officers attended the Army Mexico polo match in Washington. The Morgan couple leased a home on Luray avenue. Mrs. Alvin Johnson is ill in Fairview Court. The Joneses plan a World’s Fair visit. Sunset Lodge near Cedarsville to be occupied by Capt. and Mrs. James Golden. W R Legge will address Harmony Hollows C Camp assembly. Frank Gibb in Washington. Jesse Borden of Central City hosts 200 guests for their silver wedding anniversary on Oct 5. wedding party of 25 years ago attends.
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D. N. Calvert
Colleen
Frostburg
Alvin Johnson
Fairview Court
Leon Jones
Jesse Borden
Central City
Special Union Services Being Well Attended
The Church of Christ hosted a union service led by Rev. Dr. Hubert Sydenstricker who urged recreation as a religious duty in Winchester. He called for guiding boys and girls toward wholesome play to build character and community spirit. Tonight in Braddock Street M E Church South Rev. E T Clark will discuss Do We Know Our City.
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Church of Christ
Hubert Sydenstricker
Winchester
Sydenstricker
Pla
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
E. T. Clark
First Baptist Church
Virginia Fruit Quotations From Liverpool Auction
G R Cooper Harnden and Company report Virginia apples from the Britannic sold at auction with Jonathan 20 to 27 shillings and King David 20 to 24 shillings. Sizes ranged from 2% to 3 inches. Week end shipments show Liverpool 7,869 barrels 339 baskets London 1,441 barrels 2,268 boxes Southampton 756 boxes 600 baskets Glasgow 1,854 barrels 640. Rev T Wattkins Tayloe rector was in Winchester yesterday. Mr and Mrs J N Major and family visited Lexington and VMI. Alice and Mildred Sowers at Fredericksburg State Teachers College returned home in Rockland. Mr and Mrs A J Bowen attended Lions Club dinner.
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G. R. Cooper
Harnden and Company
Cable
Liverpool
Britannic
Jonathan
King David
New York
Erpool
London
Southampton
Glasgow
Winchester CCC Enlistment Drive Expands Recruiting Area
The Winchester station conducts CCC enlistments for a new period with 18 examined from Warren County and 15 from Frederick County, plus forthcoming applicants from Clarke Shenandoah and Loudoun. Recruits are sent to Fort Monroe for training. Sergeant Frank Likar oversees enrollment, with Martinsburg and Winchester areas merged under a new schedule.
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Winchester
C.c. C
Warren County
Frederick County
Clarke County
Shenandoah
Loudoun
Fort Monroe
Norfolk
Frank Likar
Martinsburg
W. Va
Set
H. T. Smith
Likar
War Department
Martinsborg
United States Army
CCC
T. EK. Oates
United States
Chessy Bridge Hand Recalls Worcester Partners Poker Game
A letter recalls a card game with partner Frank A. Cox of Worcester Massachusetts. The writer notes a well-planned hand and explains they could not bid as their partner reached a higher contract after an opening lead of diamonds.
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Frank A. Cox
Worcester
Mass
Grand Slam Emerges From Passive Cardplay Duel
In a bridge hand, West opens with 1 heart and doubles later, North shows spades and clubs, dummy reveals clubs, and after a sequence the declarer secures a grand slam. The opening lead of hearts tests the hand, while diamonds or clubs shifts would have altered the outcome.
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Frank
West
East
North
Dummy
Lost Rat Terrier Named Spot in Front Royal
Lost white dog with black spots called Spot in Front Royal Virginia. Reward of five dollars offered for information leading to recovery. Contact Waugh.
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Waugh Front Royal
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