Washington at Winchester during the years 1755 56
A George Washington bicentennial address describes his 1755 56 command from Winchester Fort Loudoun frontier life. It details Indian raids, fort construction, and Washington's letters, leadership, discipline, and perseverance amid war with Braddock's defeat and frontier dangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Winchester
Fort Loudoun
Daughters of the American Revolution
George Washington
Handley Library
Loudoun Street
Lord Loudoun
America
Virginia
House of Burgesses
Colonel Wood
Fort Duquesne
Custis
Little Church
New Kent County
Gay Williamsburg
Frederick County
Mr. Robinson
Wite Preservers Day Seen as Great Rainy Day Toy
Wite Preservers Modeling day makes an excellent plaything for children during rainy spells or while convalescing from illness.
Religious Life of Washington Highlighted in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg Baptist churches join in a union service honoring George Washington’s religious life as part of a national celebration. Principal address to be given by Norfolk commission leader. greetings from Northern Baptists. Methodist leaders plan a separate program with Bishop McMurry and Denny speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
George Washington
Fpssate
Otty Decreseaington Bicen
Norfolk
Southern Baptist Convention
Clarence W. Kemper
Charleston
W. Va
Northern Baptist Church
Pollard
Methodists of
W. F. McMurry
Fayette
Bishop McMurray
Baltimore
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Winchester
Collins Denny
F. J. Pettyman
Dr. Pettyman
The Haunter Gate Halloween Play at Friendly Grove
Bloom scene brief notes Friendly Grove Community League will stage The Haunter Gate for Halloween. Elizabeth Thomas, teacher at Friendly Grove School, spent weekend near Dayton. Mrs. T. S. Cooper attended Grange at Gravel Springs. Master Dellinger Allamong of Brookland, with family, visited in September and fell ill with infantile paralysis on September 15, now improved in hospital. Superintendent Leslie D. Kline visited the area yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloom
Friendly Grove Community League
Hallowe’en
Elizabeth Thomas
Friendly Grove School
Dayton
T. S. Cooper
Grange
Gravel Springs
Dellinger Allamong
Brookland
D. C
Leslie D. Kline
Ree
Thursy
Communion Service at St Johns Sunday Morning
Mr Homer Thomas and his family from Dayton Virginia along with Mrs Betty Thomas and her son and two daughters and Mrs T. H. Cooper and family will attend communion at St Johns on Sunday morning in the local church service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Thomas
Betty Thomas
Dayton
Cooper
St. Johns
Mt Pleasant Community News in Oct 14 Note
Mt Pleasant Va October 14 reports Miss Gertie Boyce visiting Mr John Perry and family. Mrs Harry Lamp and granddaughter Geraldine visited Mrs Paul Wolverton. Miss Dorothy Orndorff home from Washington weekend with Mr and Mrs Gregg Orndorff. Mrs Vernie Cadwallader plans date Saturday October 16 at 10 oclock. Community busy with fall work and apple harvest. Miss Mary Perry attended services at Mt Williams where Rev Gilbert Russell preached to a large crowd. Christian Endeavor meets next Sunday at 7 30 led by Miss Pearl Cochran. all invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Pleasant
Gertie Boyce
Opequon
John Perry
Harry Lamp
Geraldine
Paul Wolverton
Dorothy Orndorff
Washington
Gregg Orndorff
Vernie Cadwallader
Mary Perry
Mt. Williams
Gilbert Russell
Christian Endeavor
Pearl Cochran
Thoroughbred Resolve Quote Echoes on Endurance
A quotation contrasts the cart horse and the thoroughbred, noting the latter pushes beyond exhaustion then finds another inch to go. Forbes Epigrams frame a philosophy of perseverance and extra effort beyond limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Pursuit Continues With No Reason to Stop Them
A terse report notes ongoing pursuit with no clear motive or explanation. Authorities warn that pursuit will continue until the suspect is detained, detailing efforts to apprehend the individual and secure the area.
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Fort Cumberland
Williamsburg
Stephen
Lord Fairfax
Waggener
Fort UN
Indian Alley
Boscawen Street
Braddock
Bell
Rangers
Joseph Coombs
Virginian
John Mercer
Edwards Fort
Capon Bridge
Dinwiddie
Felix
Darley
Valley Forge
John Robinson
Enland
Firestone
Chrysler
Studebaker
Firestone Courier
Firestone Sentinel
Shenandoah Motor Co
Handley School
U.S
Patent Office
Stanley
Lee W. Stanley Central Press
Maw Peavey
Fire Department
Bishop McMurry
The
Associated Press
Ickers
Bickers Motor Company
Twin City Oil & Gas Corporation
Shell Station
Martinsburg Pike
Shell
Amherst & Valley Ave
Braddock St
Boscawen Sts
Tires and Service
Prompt Road Service
Goodrich
Silvertown Tires
Cammer Tire CO
Braddock and Boscawen Sts
U. S. Royals
Herrell Sales Corp. Distributors
S. Loudoun St
R. K Rogers
Dellinger Bros
Big Sister
Press Association
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