Front Royal Social Notes Highlight Local Hosting
Front Royal Virginia society pages record Mrs Henry Wyndham Lee hosting a bridge event in honor of Mrs M W Smith and daughter Dorothy Smith of ville visiting. Many locals attend and several guests are listed, with other residents hosting clubs, visits, and weekend guests across town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Wyndham Lee
Bridge
M. W. Smith
Dorothy Smith
Ville
Harold Smith
Front Royal
Downing
J. N. Major
Contract Club
Riverside
Selena Lehew
T. W- Haylee
W. E. Carson
Beverley Browne
A. C. Carson
John Downing
Henry Downing
Daisy Russell
Electric Line Resumes Service After End of Strike
The Washington Baltimore and Annapolis railway restored passenger service today after a week idle. Over 100 trainmen returned to work with a two and a half cent hourly raise, about five percent, announced by general manager Harry T. Connolly after a late-night conference. The 6,000 to 7,000 commuters in the area again had regular service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Baltimore
Washington, Baltimore and Annnapolis
Harry T. Connolly
Beer Gardens To Be Probed
Frederick Maryland grand jury probes deplorable conditions at road houses and beer gardens and recommends investigation and remedial action to address concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick, Md
Frederick County
Grand Jury
Sophomores Fear Hazing Turned Gunfire Escape
In Chestertown Maryland on September 26 sophomores who hustled Washington College freshmen through a hazing prank entered a guarded poultry farm. Shots were fired into the air startling the group. The sophomores fled leaving the blindfolded freshmen behind until farm owners released them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chestertown
Washington College
Feen a Mint Promises Quick Constipation Relief
An ad claims Feen a Mint laxative chew stops constipation quickly and safely, urging immediate use to restore regular schedule. It contrasts with other laxatives, touting gentle action and no stomach upset as suitable for daily duties.
Will of David H. Glen Probated in County Office
The will of the late David Henry Glen who died June 1 1932 was placed on probate in the county clerk's office this week. Mrs. Laura Eta Glenn named executrix posted bond of 1000 dollars without security as requested by the will. Real and personal property including a Middletown home and a 42 acre farm near Romney West Virginia are bequeathed to Mrs. Glenn. Heirs at law are two children Mrs. Ona Geneva Evans and Howard L. Glenn. Appraisers named by Clerk Brannon are Edgar McCartney Bota L. Stickley T. R. Willey E. R. Sperry and M. Earl Kline. The will dated November 9 1933 was witnessed by Edgar McCartney Esta L. Stickley and T. R. Willey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Henry Glen
Laura Eta Glenn
Glenn
Middletown
Romney
W. Va
Ona Geneva Evans
Wilkenburg
Clerk Brannon
Edgar McCartney
Bota L. Stickley
T. R. Willey
E. R. Sperry
M. Earl Kline
Esta L. Stickley
Tobacco Sales Begin in Eleven Virginia Markets
Tobacco markets in eleven Virginia cities opened this morning with prospects for favorable prices for the season. Officials expect steady demand as buyers gathered, with traders reporting cautious optimism about price levels in the early trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Richmond
Virginia
Markets Opened Across Virginia With One Sun Cured Market Delayed
The opening day covered markets in Danville, South Boston, South Hill, Martinsville, Kenbridge, Petersburg, Chase City, Lawrenceville, Clarksville, Rocky Mount and Brookneal. Dark fired markets at Lynch, Farmville, Blackstone, Pe, Bedford and Drakes Branch start November 1, while the lone sun-cured market will begin later. Federal crop reports suggested a bullish tone. A hit and run charge was filed after a car struck 42 year old George Pendleton near Amissville. Pendleton died at Fauquier Hospital after being taken there. Beach was arrested in Warrenton by town sergeant Sam Hall and will face the next trial justice court before Commonwealth's Attorney Frank Moffett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
South Boston
South Hill
Martinsville
Kenbridge
Petersburg
Chase City
Lawrenceville
Clarksville
Rocky Mount
Brookneal
Lynch
Farmville
Blackstone
Bedford
Drakes
George Pendleton
Amissville
Beach
Warrenton
Sam Hall
Pendleton
Fauquier County
Frank Moffett
Commonwealth
Rappahannock County
First Tobacco Crops and Early Export Milestone
John Rolfe cultivated the first successful tobacco crop in 1612. General planting followed and by 1620 Virginia exported over 20 000 pounds to England marking early colonial commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rolfe
England
Virginia
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James and
Russell King
Floyd Strasaider
Strasbore
James Hammer
Hilda Hisey
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B. R. Armel and Son
Roy Collins
Hackensack, N. J
Newell Rand Chadwick
Elmer Boyd
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Annie Hess
Chester Dodd
Alexandria
Fenton Collins
Winchester
W. R. Hillyard
Lillian McFall
Strayer’s Business College
Washington
Gussie McFall
Aubrey Weaver
Jane Brower
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Fredericksbug
State Teachers’ College
William Shearing
William, Jr
Barbara
Fort Pierce
Fla
Luther McGrath
Parker Hitt
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
Colonel Hitt
G. E. V. Stewart
Louisville
Lillian Updike
Washington, D. C
Mrs. W. W. Sonner
A. 8. Clayton
Rev. E. T. West
Ashland
J. H. Shiner
Fredericksburg
Hubert Shiner
Edward Williams
Druid Hill
Samuel Lemon
Inwood
Thomas L. Miller
Aurora Hills
Mark
Mrs. Leaman Borden
John Johnson
H. C. Weaver
Miss Harmon
The
Winchester Printers & Stationers, Inc
N. Loudoun &J
Glenn Will
Howard L. Glenn
Indianapolis
Conoco
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
AAA
Continental Oil, Company
WRVA
WMAL
Harry Richman
Jack Denny
John B. Kennedy
Big Sister
Central Press Association, Inc
By Les Forgrave
Uth
Weil
Granes
Luray
John W. Rosenberger & CO
Duco
U. S
Herrell Sales Corp
Loudoun St
Shell
Martinsburg Pike
Shell Station
Amherst & Boscawen Sts
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Twin-City Oil & Cas Corp
8As Terminal Bldg
Bickers Motor Co
Cammertire CO
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Suburan
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