Social and Personal Notes From Winchester Area
Social items report Mrs A D Atkinson and daughter Miss Elizabeth Atkinson of Baltimore visiting Blue Ridge Summit and arriving by motor, and Mrs D C Handy of Annapolis. Kiwanis shift to a dinner dance with best girl dues. Miss Rowena Jefferson travels to Philadelphia for US Women's Amateur Championship and then to Oakmont PA for Western PA event. Judge Thomas A Jones and wife of Asheville NC touring Civil War sites near Winchester. J D Heynolds of Baltimore recalls family illness. Mrs Claude H Ryan treated at Memorial Hospital for typhoid fever. Rev W L Dudley returns from two week vacation in the north. Lorraine Bowman, 11, wins Charleston silver cup at Colonial Theatre with George Bruce Orchestra performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Atkinson
Mises Elizabeth Atkinson
Baltimore
D. C. Handy
Annapolis
Blue Ridge Summit
Robert A. Beverley
South Stewart Street
Miss Jefferson
Rowena Jefferson
Opequon
North Carolina
Hotel Jack
Thomas A. Jones
Asheville
N. C
Winchester
J. D. Heynolds
Claude H. Ryan
Memorial Hospital
Dudley
W. L. Dudley
Church of Christ
North
Homer W. Dudley
New York
Kathryn Dudley
Trenton
N. J
Philadelphia
Lorraine Bowman
Charleston
Colonial Theatre
Httle
R. C. Bowman
North Main Street
Mrs. Crawford recovery progress noted in China case
Mrs. Francis Randolph Crawford recovering from cholera in China with improvement reported by a letter to her in laws. Her husband Dr. Crawford, who contracted the disease while caring for natives, also showing signs of recovery though no recent word has reached family. The couple serve with a Presbyterian medical mission in China. Delightful birthday party for Mr. Miles W. Pannet celebrated at his Millwood Pike home with guests and a late supper.
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F. R. Crawford
Francis Randolph Crawford
China
Dr. Crawford
Mr. Pannett
Miles W. Pannett
Millwood Pike
Edith Pannett
Lee Pannett
Claude Cline
Turner Fries
Taylor Ritter
Lloyd Williams
Mary
Mabel Cline
Vélma
Ada Pannett
Iva Boyd
Walter and
James. Benson
Philadelphi
Miss Christina Cook Enrolls Freshman at Randolph-Macon Woman’s College
Miss Christina Williams Cook daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles H Cook of the valley pike left Wednesday for Lynchburg Virginia to enter Randolph Macon Woman's College as a freshman. She was a member of Handley High School class of 26.
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Christina Williams Cook
Charles H. Cook
The
Valley Pike
Lynchburg
Randolph-Macon’ Woman’s College
Miss Cook
Handley High School
Red Cross rummage sale to clear winter surplus items
The local Red Cross chapter will hold a rummage sale Saturday at the City Hall second floor to clear articles not suitable for winter distribution. The event aims to move desirable items and support charitable needs this season.
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Red Cross
The
American Red Cross
Woman Claiming To Be Miss X Held in Frisco
Associated Press report from San Francisco details the arrest of Harry Melash who is sought in the Aimee McPherson disappearance case. He is identified as Mr. Martin, arrested with Babe Daniels who claims to be the mysterious Miss X in Lorraine Sielass kidnapping confession.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
The
Chronicle
Harry Melash
Aimee McPherson
Los Angeles
Martin
Lorraine Sielass
Babe Daniels
Chicago
Daniels
Eam
Ormiston
Carmel
Melash
McPherson
Public Interest In Stock Market Very Apathetic
New York report notes quiet strength in today’s stock market as money rates eased temporarily. Pools attracted a professional following in several issues while public interest remained apathetic and overall trading was dull. Call money fell to 4.5 percent with about 1.4 million shares traded.
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New York
Shorts
Wrecked Car Found Near Hayfield With Unclaimed Property
W. E. Lonas found a wrecked car on the Northwestern pike near Hayfield with a bag of tools a phonograph a suitcase and men's clothing inside. No owner or accident report could be found and the vehicle bore West Virginia license 8834. Lonas turned the property over to Winchester police.
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W. E. Lonas
Pike
Hayfield
West Virginia
Winchester
Hagen Leads Farrell After Opening Round in Salisbury
Walter Hagen, defending champion, holds a two up edge over Johnny Farrell of Mararoneck, New York, after the first 18 holes of their 36 hole professional golf championship semi final in Salisbury.
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Garden ‘City
N. Y
Walter Hagen
Johnny Farrell
Mararoneck
N.Y
Salisbury
Lets Contract For Signs At the Pole
Tacoma reports an exclusive contract to erect signs at the north pole awarded to E. R. Davis of Tacoma representing a national advertising agency. Commander Byrd awarded the contract with an annual consideration of $1.00 payable after the first signs are erected.
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Tacoma
Wash
North Pole
E. R. Davis
National Advertising Agency
Comdr. R. BE. Byrd
Pole
Oranda and Valley Life Provide Busy Autumn Scene
Oranda Virginia reports residents visiting neighbors and relatives from Vaucluse to Elkton while threshing, apple picking, packing, and shipments peak. Local workers join Inwood West Virginia plant. farmers prepare fall crops as apple harvests reach Record highs.
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Oranda
William M. ‘Stickley
Vaucluse
O. C. Stickley
Orndorff
Apple
Inwood
W. Va
D. W. Weaver
R. L. Armentrout
Elkton
M. M. Orndorff
Samuel Himelright
Mrs. B Z Brown Returns to Strasburg Virginia
Mrs. B Z Brown returns to Strasburg Virginia after visiting her son and daughter in law Oscar Brown and wife. The article notes her stay in the city as a guest of the family.
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B.Z. Brown
Strasburg
Oscar Brown
Apple Shippers Get Direct Service via Davisian Steamer
Norfolk announces direct service for apple shippers with the steamer Davisian sailing from Manchester four days after Sept 24. Refrigerator storage for about 3,000 barrels and 10,000 to 12,000 in ordinary storage. Virginia efforts show growing shipments through Hampton Roads with state chambers and agencies coordinating to boost exports.
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Norfolk
International Mercantile Marine Company
Davisian
Manchester
Hampton Roads
I. M. M. Company
Apple Shippers
Byrd
West
Virginia State Chamber of Commerce
Extension Division
The
Virginia Horticultural Society
Virginia Port Author
Virginia Department of Agriculture
Hampton Roads Maritime Exchange
Virginia
Reds Tie With Phillies After 15 Inning Slugfest
In New York on September 23, the Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Nationals battled 15 innings to a 6–6 draw. darkness halted the game with the Cardinals idle and a 2.5 game lead atop the league. The Reds needed three wins while St Louis faltered to catch the pennant. No AL games were played. the Yankees held a two-game advantage.
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New York
Philadelphia Nationals
Cincinnati Reds
St. Louis Cardinals
Cardinals
Cincinnati
Reds
St. Louis
New York Yankees
Tornado Strikes Berlin Heights Ohio Leveling Homes
A tornado struck Berlin Heights at 4 45 p m lasting 19 minutes. It leveled several homes uprooted trees and tore off roofs eight miles south of Huron. No deaths reported and damage estimate not provided.
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Berlin Heights
Ohio
Bell Telephone
Huron
Here
Florida Victims Relief Receives New Funds
The Red Cross received a $50 check today from the Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mill Corporation for Florida hurricane sufferers. The local chapter announced another $50 in contributions from United Brethren Church and six individuals including Mrs. Will Lupton Mrs. Tom Sprint Mrs. Dorothy Allen William H. Herrell Gov. H. F. Byrd and Miss Anna Briggs.
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American Red Cross
Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mill Corporation
Florida
United Brethren Church
Will Lupton
Tom Sprint
Dorothy Allen
William H. Herrell
H. F. Byrd
Anna Briggs
Storm damages fairgrounds and Ohio tornado tolls rise
A night storm at the fair grounds caused tents to be torn up and a temporary blackout in the southern city area. Ohio reports $100,000 to $300,000 in damage from a tornado and related cyclones with one confirmed death, Joseph Beadle, two, from Columbiana County. Snow and cold snap hit northern states, with Manitoba and western Canada also reporting severe winter conditions.
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Ciis
Fair Grounds
Ohio
Cleveland
Sandusky
Erie
Columbia County
Lake Erie
Loz Jiron
Yexter
Joseph Beadle
Columbiana County
ST. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Canada
Ministers Honor Gruver Retired. Brunk Reelected
Dr. Gruver, longtime Harrisonburg pastor, was placed on the retired list by the Virginia Conference after praise from Bishop Bell and Supt. Brunk. Dr. J. H. Brunk was reelected superintendent for his sixth term. The session included the annual conference communion and a social service address urging support for government and citizens.
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Gruver
Harrisonburg
William Melvin. Bell
Brunk
Rev
J. Paul Gruver
Theological
Chicago
G. B. Fadeley
Augusta
N. F. A. Cupp
Greensburg
W. Va
J. R. Colis
Inwood
A. L. Maiden
Dayton
Bell
W. L. Childress
Cumberland
Tunney Beats Dempsey in Eight Rounds for Crown
Tunney landed decisive rights and lefts against Dempsey, opening cuts and closing an eye as the challenger battled back. The crowd roared as Tunney won eight of ten rounds by a wide margin per the AP score.
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Tunney
Depsey
Dempsey
Romats
Associated Press
Tho
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Kiwanis Club
Sample Shoe Store
Randolph-Macon
Edward Sartelle
Misa Mary Sartelle
Lynchburg,Va
Randolph-Macon Woman's College
Robert M. Glass, Jr
Lynchburg, Va
Virginia Episcopal School
Frank R. Gilhausen
Chillicothe, Ohio
J. P. Haddox
Loudoun Street
George Carpenter, Jr
Hampton, Va
George Washington Hotel
Messrs
John “Beaver” Taylor
Osmar H. Swanson
F. Callahan
Youngstown, C
C. K. Comley
Port Royal
George W. Johnson
Lakeland, Fla
Annie Lewis
J. R. Strede
Boyce
Elizabeth Jones
Virginia Jacobs
Clarke County
J. G. Vaughan
Pulaski, Va
Janie Lee Borden
Virginia Stine
Ann Ville
Lebanon Valley College
George P.lyon
Belléfonte, Pa
W. A. Horrell
Pasadena
Shenandoah Valley
J. B. Marsh
Baltimore Sun
Sunpaper
Robert M. Colvin
Harrison Burs, Va
Frisco
Hagen
John Farrell
R. M. Brander
Richmond
T. W. Atkinson
Staunton
E. Ives
BE. Ives, Jr
Mary. Gilchrist
Orlando
Fla
State Chamber of Commerces
Phillies
Chichester S
Storm
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Prairie Provinces
Portage la. Prairie
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Provincial Agricultural Department
Wil
DR. Brunk
John Newcome
Stephensons
Empire Theatre
Russia
Cecil B. Demille
William Boyd
Elinor Fair
Victor Varconi
Aulia Faye
Scotts Emulsion
Oe Ee
Northern Virginia Motor Co
S. Loudoun St
Jewelers
Hodgson & Brown
Nathanson Company
N. Loudoun
Old Bethel Church
Jersey
Guernsey
Dunn & Duval
Fishpaw & Smith
B. V. Unger
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