War Chest asks for fruit stones and shells for gas mask carbon
The appeal urges collecting peach and other fruit stones walnut and hickory shells to make carbon for gas masks and asks for old platinum tin jewelry and tin cans. It targets Frederick county youths to gather materials at War Chest headquarters in Winchester and to donate unwanted platinum items and cans for the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Chest Office
Frederick County
Whar -Chest
Winchester
War Chest
War Chest receives walnut and hickory nut hulls
Walnut and hickory nut hulls were sent to the War Chest Headquarters as part of a local fundraising or supply drive. The note indicates continued support and material collection for the war effort.
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War Chest Headquarters
Shenandoah County Couple Ties Knot at Home Ceremony
A wedding took place at the home of Rev. and Mrs. F. A. Strother in Stephens City. Quinn M Funk of Woodstock and Miss Florence Virginia Fogal of Shenandoah County were wed by Rev. Strother. The bride wore white silk and after refreshments the couple returned to the bride’s home near Woodstock to reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Strother
Stephens City
Quiiter M. Funk
Woodstock
Mias
Florence Virginia Fogal
Shenandoah County
Are Century-Old Prophecies of the War Coming True
The Washington Star previews a Sunday feature noting prophecies from centuries ago about a world conflict and the Hun as an Antichrist and final overthrow. The issue also notes Rev. F. A. Strother to preach Sunday at 11 a.m. in Middletown Methodist Church at the request of the absent pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
F. A. Strother
Methodist
Middletown
United Brethren Conference Opens In Virginia Session
The annual United Brethren Conference opens in Burg, Virginia with the first business meeting held yesterday. Bishop William M. Bell of Washington presides as ministers attend. Winchester church is represented by Rev. Geo. W. Stover and lay delegate William L. Poston. Winchester circuit churches by Rev. W. H. Sampsell.
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Burg
Wiliam M. Bell
Washington
Winchester
Geo. W. Stover
William L. Poston
Winchester Circuit
W. H. Sampsell
Miss Agnes Smith Called By Death
Miss Agnes P. Smith, 19, daughter of Mrs. Smith and the late Robert R. Smith, died yesterday at her mother's home near Rippon West Virginia after a long tuberculosis illness. She leaves four sisters and one brother. she was a niece of Rev. Dr. W. D. Smith. Funeral at 2 pm tomorrow at Rev. R. C. Cowling's Clarke county home with burial at Old Chapel graveyard near Millwood.
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Agnes P. Smith
Clarke County
Old Chapel
Millwood
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