Preaching Planned at Galilee and Local Notices
News briefs from Va counties report Galilee to host Sunday services with cordial welcome. Funeral of Robert Clevenger noted with many floral tributes. he was well liked and missed. Local sales, Leight farm property auction, and a Galilee Sunday School picnic at Oak Grove, Clearbrook with strong attendance. Peach harvest near peak end of week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galilee
Robert Clevenger
Eby
Whitington Candy Company
Charleston
W. Va
John M. Leight
Oak Grove
Clearbrook
Dora Grimes
Albert Miller
Winchester
Charles McVay
Cecil
Columbia Furnace
Ben Hubbard
Nineveh Acknowledges Weekend Guests at Wheatland Manor
Nineveh Virginia notes guest visits from Hagerstown Maryland to Wheatland Manor. D S Hughes of Charles Town West Virginia arrived to spend time at Wheatland Manor. Roberta Fleming returned from New York after several days away. Lawrence Johns and son Buddy were weekend guests of E G Johns. James Allen and Retha Hummer of Winchester visited Alvin Hummer and family. Hubert McKay and Lillian and Mildred McKay joined Walter Shipp in Washington DC over Labor Day. Evelyn Shipp accompanied Mil dred McKay back to Washington.
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Nineveh
Robert Wood Miller
Leah Miller Proutt
Hagerstown
Wheatland Manor
D. S. Hughes
Charles Town
W. Va
Roberta Fleming
New York
Lawrence Johns
Buddy
E. G. Johns
James Allen
Retha Hummer
Winchester
Alvin Hummer
Hubert McKay
Lillian
Mildred McKay
Walter Shipp
Washington, D. C
Evelyn Shipp
Washington
McDonald Reunion Draws About 260 Despite Rain
In Coal Mine Virginia on September 10, 1927, residents attended the McDonald reunion with an estimated 260 attendees despite inclement weather. Mrs Nettie Himelright and Mrs Mary Fien were guests of Mr and Mrs N F Dinges. Mrs Anne Keckley of Red Bud visited relatives here.
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Nettie Himelright
Perth
Mary Ffien
Lena
N. F. Dinges
Anne Keckley
Red Bud
McDonald
Raymond Dinges
Clark Luttrell
Albin
Betty McDonald
Dorothy McDonald
Winchester
Wardensville
W. Va
Rest Brevities and Local Visits at Rest Va
The Rest Sunday School yard party proceeds will fund repairs on Rest Church. Visitors include Frank Brady, Mrs. Howard Brady from Baltimore, and Mrs. J. W. Schlack. Residents and guests travel between Rest, Charles Town, Frostburg, Hagers Town, and Washington for family reunions and visits. Rev. Charles Brady preached at Rest Church.
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Rest
Ridgeway
Young Peoples Division
Frank Brady
Howard Brady
Baltimore
J. W. Schlack
Blanche Stipe
Charles Town
W. Va
Thomas Neel
Woodrow Everhart
L. F. Everhart
Upton Everhart
Washington, DC
George Clark
Kent Owens
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Charles Gordon
Gordon
Owens
F. O. Moulden
Hagerstown
Charles Brady
Frostburg
Sager
Oak Grove Camp
Rest Church
Cross Roads Notes Report from Cross Roads Virginia
Miss Nannie Doran spent the past week with her sister in Cross Roads while Mrs Powers of Paw Paw West Virginia has been ill but is improving. A nine pound daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Esta McKee last Wednesday. Dr R L Henry of Capon Bridge attended. Mrs A J Marple and Laura visited Mrs B B White Sunday. Mr W W Hicks spent Saturday in Winchester. Several local families were guests of Mr and Mrs J B White on Tuesday.
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Cross Roads
Nannie Doran
Jennie McKee
Powers
Paw Paw
W. Va
R. N. McKee
Esta McKee
R.L. Henry
Capon Bridge
A. J. Marple
Laura
B B. White
W. W. Hicks
Winchester
Bettie Fletcher
Rosa Nelson
Ola Fletcher
Russell Fletcher
Colleen Farmer
Carolyn Youngblood
J.B. White
Cedar Grove
Thomas Singhass
Upperville
O. C. Lewis
Mattie Clark
William Miller
Hazel Miller
Nevin Fiskis
Earl Bailey
Massillion Ohio
Raymond Miller
Delton
Ohio
H. K. Dick
W. H. Cain
Jessie Lewis
Marjorie
Leo Lamp
Washington
Dic
D. A. Smith
Berkeley Springs
Noel Gardner
Morris Family Reunion Draws Guests On Skyline Drive
Gore Virginia report notes Mr and Mrs Arthur Morris and children from Miami Florida with Mrs B L Larrick and son Harold attending the Morris family reunion on Skyline Drive last Sunday. Bryan Kern makes good progress on a new service station west of town on Route 50. Ruth Larrick returns home after visiting friends in
Whitesel Guests Visit Petersburg for Labor Day
Mr and Mrs Victor Whitesel of Richmond spent Labor Day with uncle B L Larrick. C W McIntyre has returned from Winchester Memorial Hospital with improved condition. B L Larrick’s son Rollin and daughter-in-law in Winchester welcomed a daughter born September 6 weighing seven pounds. The village attracted many tourists over Labor Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Victor Whitesel
Richmond
B. L. Larrick
C. W. McIntyre
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Rollin Lartick
Winchester
Hayfield News Notes Weekend Visitors and Sheep Incident
Hayfield Virginia reports visiting families from Hollsepple and Johnstown Pa spent the weekend and Labor Day with relatives. Endless Caverns visit noted. Sheep attacked by dogs near Ramey property. one killed and others injured. Mt Olive Church session held with five committees reporting strong balances marking a prosperous conference year ending this month.
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Hayfield
Coffman
Hollsepple
Taylor Shaffer
Johnstown
Pennsylvania
Endless Caverns
New Market
Lydia Chrismore
Winchester
Boyd Ramey
C. W. Braithwaite
Mt. Olive Church
Treasuries
Cedar Grove Notes from Cedar Grove Virginia column
Cedar Grove notes report a sequence of social visits and gatherings. Local residents including Mr and Mrs Thomas Sing hass and families from Upperville Massillon Ohio Delton Ohio Mrs Mattie Clark and others visit relatives and attend local events.
Weekend Visits Across Cross Junction and Norfolk
The article notes weekend visits by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Edward of Cross Junction to Norfolk where they saw Miss Barrett and Mrs Edwards brothers Harold and Ray Barrett. Also listed are guests of the Murray family including Edgar Marple and family, Julian Marple, Stuart Hawkins, Clark Bageant and family, William Huffman and son Kenneth, Dan Murray, Mary Bowers and daughter, and L. H. Ashton relatives. O C Miller spent Sunday with his brother Dory Miller.
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Raymond Edward
Cross Junction
Norfolk
Miss Barrett
Edward
Harold
Ray Barrett
the Murray
Edgar Marple
Julian Marple
Stuart Hawkins
Clark Bageant
William Huffman
Kenneth
Dan Murray
Mary Bowers
Washington
L. H. Ashton
O. C. Miller
Dory Miller
Local Visitors and Obituary Notices From Oranda VA
Oranda notes list guests including Joseph Hausenfluck Ethel Coffelt Leslie Coffelt Mildred Miller Paul Manuel from Washington DC. Funeral of Luddy Stickley 62 at Church of Christ with Rev Arthur Wake. Other visits include Rev F B Sapp Mrs Sapp Mr and Mrs Allen Stickley Dayton VA and the Orndorffs hosting guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oranda
Joseph Hausenfluck
Ethel
Leslie Coffelt
Mildred
Orville Miller
Paul Manuel
Washington, D. C
Charles Keller
Hagerstown
J. W. Kline
Waynesboro
Jenny Kline
Stickley
F. B. Sapp
Hillsville
Dayton
M. M. Orndorff
Finley Sapp
Geraldine
Ethel West
Washington D. C
Willis Judy
Red Line
All-Day Meeting at Shockeysville Church
An all-day meeting will be held at Shockeysville Church on Sunday September 12. The Rev. Mr. Gruber pastor will preside with hope that the District Superintendent and the Rev. Mr. Robertson pastor of Greenwood Chapel attend. An experience meeting is planned in the morning and the public is invited.
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Shockeysville Church
Gruber
Robertson
Greenwood Chapel
Resignation Of Dr Wright Accepted By State
Richmond reports the resignation of Dr George A Wright superintendent of Southwestern State Hospital Marion was accepted by the state hospital board. The letter says Wright seeks more remunerative work and will leave December 1. Durham resigned August 31 after Wright accused him of overstepping duties.
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Richmond
George A. Wright
Southwestern State Hospital
Marion
R. Pinley Gayle
Wright
Morton Goode
Dinwiddie
Gayle
Durham
Collins Festival Dates Set at Woodstock Weeks
The Woodstock Citizens Committee announced the Collins Festival schedule at Massanutten Military Academy. The King's Ambassadors quartet opens on Sept 20 in Lantz Hall, followed by Harold D. Eide's Arctic drama on Sept 27, Lucille Elmore and Company musical comedy Oct 4, and The Mysterious Mr. Mason on Oct 11. Treasurer offices may have moved to West Court Street.
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Woodstock
Lantz Hall
Massanutten Military Academy
Lyceum
Harold D. Eide
Lucille Elmore and Company
Hollywood
West Court Street
Barbara Bell Pattern 1245 B for Fall Wardrobe
A Barbara Bell dress pattern No 1245 B designed for sizes 11 through 19 offers a smart little jacket frock that can be worn like a suit. Features include four pockets and a short stand up collar, made in sheer wool or velvetten for Fall and Winter wear.
Wyoming Miss America contestant Mary McLaughlin from Riverton
Contrast to eastern entries, Wyoming sends Mary McLaughlin a well-proportioned entrant to Atlantic City beauty pageant. She weighs 138 pounds and hails from Riverton Wyoming.
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Wyoming
Atlantic City
N. J
Mary McLaughlin
Miss McLaughlin
Riverton
Wyo
Gambling Is To Be Investigated
Lynchburg on September 9 where the grand jury opened a special investigation into alleged lottery and gambling violations. Twenty of 106 summoned witnesses testified in the corporation court as Judge Aubey E. Strode urged a full probe into policy, baseball pools, bucket shops, firearms and weapon sales, distributions, and tobacco to minors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
Corporation Court
Aubey E. Strode
Court To Open At Woodstock
The September term of the Shenandoah County Circuit Court will open Monday morning with Judge Philip Williams presiding. A planned week recess is expected because many jurors are farmers and Shenandoah County Fair will be in full swing next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock
Sheradoah
Philip Williams
Shenandoah County
Senator Named In Vice Probe Indicted in Baltimore
Baltimore grand jury indicts Melvin Fine, Republican state senator, on conspiracy to transport two girls to Annapolis for prostitution. He was presented earlier and is to be arraigned tomorrow.
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Baltimore
Melvin Fine
Vice
Fine
Annapolis
Will Rogers Story Shows Hammer And Head Moral
A tale from Will Rogers about an elderly railroad worker who hits car wheels with a hammer whenever a train passes. The punchline suggests people should understand their own motives before criticizing others, offering a sermonable moral about self awareness.
Window Draperies and Curtains Guide Issued by Government
A Washington Information Bureau thirty page booklet covers art principles for curtains fabrics colors and treatments for arches French doors casement windows sun porches and dining bays. Prepared by government experts it is illustrated and available by sending ten cents for handling and postage. Use This Coupon.
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Washington Information Bureau
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