Boston businessman weds Winchester debutante in quiet ceremony
Miss Blanche Glenn Diffenderfer, daughter of Mr and Mrs John W Diffenderfer, married Francis J Lindergreen a Boston furniture dealer. The wedding happened at the bride’s relatives home in Winchester with Rev J W H Beale officiating. The couple will reside in Boston after a brief wedding breakfast and train trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Glenn Diffenderfer
John W. Diffenderfer
Francis J. Lindergreen
Boston
Mass
Lindergreen
Virginia
J. W. H. Beale
Market Street
M. E
Diffenderfer
Mr Beale
Diffenderferd
Harrisonburg
J. E Glenn
Amy Gosmell
Baltimore
Norma Gettier
Orlando
Fla
John F. Lancaster
Florence Lancaster
Shenandoah Junction
W .Va
Estey Glenn
Notable Guests Arrive for Summer at the Inn
Mrs J L Giles and Miss A E Giles arrive in Winchester with Adelma Giles and Mrs W G John sont to occupy rooms at the Inn for the summer. James Pearce of New York checks in. Dr E J Becker of Baltimore with Mrs Physick and Miss Martin of Chestertown are staying. Mr and Mrs W P Baldwin of Washington join others, while Gen R H Chitton and Gen Peyton Wise arrive from Richmond for extended visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Giles
A. E. Giles
Adelma Giles
W. G. Johnsont
J. N. McEloy
Orlando
Fla
Winchester
James Pearce
New York
E. J. Becker
Baltimore
Physick
Martin
Insure your wheat and hay crop with prompt attention
Contact Hans Hreneh & Carter in Winchester for prompt insurance on wheat and hay crops. Telephone or write for quick assistance and coverage details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanshreneh & Carter
Winchester
Martinsburg Wins on Home Diamond in 5 0 Victory
Martinsburg defeated the home team 5 to 0 on the Martinsburg diamond. Sandy’s pitchers were hamstrung by injuries as Feiser and Shiner miss games. Cantwell pitched for Martinsburg, allowing eight hits with three strikeouts, while Winchester errors aided the visitors. Umpire White, time one hour forty five minutes. Cantwell to pitch again today for Martinsburg with Tonkin and Milliman behind the plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy
Martinsburg
Feiser
Jackie
Shiner
Cantwell
Baker
Winchester
Carroll
Handiboe
Kay
Gruner
Johnson
Mr. White
Milliman
Local Footballists Duel As Darkness Ends Scot Match
Messrs J D Higgins and A Miller, Washington plasterers, returning from the Caledonian Club excursion in Marshall Hall, reported a 3 to 3 football draw between Scotch and English sides. Miller captained the Scots and Higgins acted as referee. They seek further games with Kenandoah Valley Academy or other local elevens when the season opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Higgins
A. Miller
Washington
Presbyterian Church
Miller
Higgins
Kenandoah Valley Academy
Winchester Stars Beat Sluggers 13 to 10 at Reservoir Park
The Winchester Stars defeated the Washington Street Sluggers 13 to 10 yesterday afternoon at Reservoir Park. Stars pitchers Bowers and Hite led the win with strong defense from Harlee Hite and Lamp. Lineups listed include H Lamp and W Harlee for the Stars and Barton Weems Nail Brown Willyard Harloe Coble for the Sluggers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Stars
Washington Street
Reservoir Park
Harlee
Hite
Lamp
Bowers
Stars
H. Lamp
H. Bowers
R. Snapp
L. Brown
W.harlee
H. Patton
F. Boyce
E. Clowser
Barton
D. Weems
B. Weems
F. Nail
BD. Brown
F. Lewis
H. Willyard
C. Harloe
L. Coble
Baltimore and Ohio worker loses foot in yard accident
H C Himmelright, 21, a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad employee, was accidentally struck by a train in Keyser yards. His right foot was severed and he was taken to Keyser hospital. his home is Capon Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sal
Holmes C. HimmelTright
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Keyser
Keyser Hospital
Capon’ Springs
Front Royal Traveler Appears in Winchester on Regal Business
Mr. A. G. Weaver of Front Royal was seen in Winchester on regal business, drawing local attention to his activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.G. Weaver
Front Royal
Winchester
Regal
Vardaman and Williams contest Mississippi senatorial race
Washington August 3 Governor James K Vardaman claims victory over John Sharp Williams in the contested Mississippi senatorial race while incomplete returns show Williams leading narrowly A disinterested estimate puts Williams ahead by about 2500 votes A likely contest looms Standard Oil fined 29 million dollars by Judge K M Landis in Chicago the largest penalty under federal law and officials lament imprisonment could not be ordered
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Washington
James K. Vardaman
Mississippi
John Sharp
Williams
House of Representatives
Standard
Chicago
K. M. Landis
Standard Oil Company
United States
Landis
Oil Trust
County Fruit Growers Meet in Frederick Court House
The Frederick County Fruit Growers Association met at 3 pm in the Court House hall with many members present. John Thwaite reported on an orchard inspection to gauge this fall crop, estimating 26 000 barrels for commercial orchards and 50 000 to 60 000 total barrels including small orchards, down from 96 000 a decade ago. A fuller report will appear in The Star on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
The
Star
Lighter Equipment Discussed by Fire Company
The Sarah Zane Fire Company held its regular monthly meeting with Capt. Robert L. Gray presiding. Members discussed selling the heavy hose carriage and horses to buy lighter equipment and a lighter pair of horses, with a committee to report at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Robert L. Gray
Three Hundred Ninety Camps Dropped From UCV Roster
The United Confederate Veterans Association dropped 390 camps for nonpayment of dues. Fourteen of the defunct camps are in Virginia. An earlier report showed 412 camps in arrears. 22 camps paid their dues. Despite the losses, receipts through December 21 exceeded expenses and the deficit was eliminated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Confederate Veterans Association
Virginia
New Orleans
Mickle
Adjutant-General
Glove Makers Wanted at Baltimore Factory
Help wanted ad seeks glove makers with high wages and steady work at 232 N Eutaw St Baltimore Maryland. Job listing dated July 29, 1951 appears on page 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Eutaw St
Baltimore
Love Dearer to Her Than Money and The Hired Horse
A Chicago Star commentary by Nemo contrasts Mrs. Hoyt Duffey’s choice to forgo her late husband’s $50,000 widow’s income to marry J Humbird Durtsey. It praises love over wealth and notes the public’s mixed reaction while quoting Browning and Browning era sentiments. The second piece denounces cruelty to horses, condemning abusive drivers and urging reform, citing Moses Elijah and a London atrocity comparison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nemo
Hoyt
California
Duffey
J. Humbird Durtsey
Veterans Gather at Fishers Hill Reunion Near Strasburg
The annual reunion of Confederate veterans from the Valley of Virginia was held at Fishers Hill near Strasburg with about 10 000 attendees. The event, under Stover Camp Strasburg, featured naval band music and addresses by ex Judge R T W Dike of Charlottesville City Solicitor R Gray Williams and Rev Dr John P Hide. A special Baltimore and Ohio train ran late due to excursion train confusion causing delays at Strasburg Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Confederate Veterans of the Valley of
Southern Railroad
Harrisonburg
Front Royal
Strasburg Junction
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Naval Gun -Factory Band
Washington
Strasburg
Naval Band
R. T. W. Dike
Charlottesville
South
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Reported Fight At The Opequon Bridge
Rumors spread in Winchester of a quarrel between the Berryville turnpike contractor and sub contractor at the Opequon River bridge on the Berryville pike. Officials deny any such incident and say the bridge has been accepted and will open once railing is complete. The only record is a two week old argument over a small debt, now resolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bridge
Berryville Pike
Winchester
Marshall McCormick
Berryville
Turnpike Company
Province McCormick
McCormick
Carlisle
Made Friends Here Miss Bart Russell and Sister Visit Winchester
Miss Bart Russell and her sister Miss Carrield Russell of Berryville, attending the normal institute for teachers, won many friends in Winchester for their ladylike cultured appearance. They were guests of their sister Mrs. D. Woods during their stay and it is hoped they will return soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bart Russell
Carrield, Russell
Berryville
Normal Institute For Teachers
Winchester
D. Woods
Mrs Taylor Defends Son Coxey From Arrest Report
The Star prints a clarification from Mrs Taylor mother of Charles Taylor known as Coxey. She states the arrest article was inaccurate as he did not threaten her or smash anything in the house. He has been on a protracted spree and was sent to jail on a physician’s advice to sober up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Charles Taylor
Coxey
The
Star
Property Owners Not Interested
A leading Com mon Council member and street committee member told The Star that public improvements suffer from owner indifference. He recalled a 1000 appropriation for brick sidewalks with half funded by the city but largely unused, noting the First Ward used a 250 apportionment to improve sidewalks while others declined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
The
Star
Winchester
First Ward
John H. Seal Jr Named Rural Mail Carrier
Postmaster Bentley Kern announces the appointment of John H. Seal Jr of the city as rural mail carrier No. 4 from the Winchester post office. The route covers 23.5 miles from the office to Well town and back via Martinsburg and Pughtown pikes, starting August 16 with a salary of 864 dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bentley Kern
John H. Seal, Jr
Winchester
Welltown
Martinsburg Pike
Pughtown Pike
Seal
Pendleton Lawyer Attends Berkeley Springs Funeral
Pendleton of Winchester travels to Berkeley Springs West Virginia for the funeral of Edmund Pendleton the elder son of the late Philip Pendleton. The 67 year old former U S Army artillery officer died after a fall. He is survived by a wife a son in New York a daughter in Connecticut two brothers and a niece Mrs Page of Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Pendleton
Winchester
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Edmund Pendleton
Philip Pendleton
Miss Young
New York
Childre
R Bdmund Pendleton, Jr
Ward named to committee on presentments in Virginia Bar
At the Virginia State Bar Association annual session in James Town the president announced the standing committees for the year naming Mr. Robert M. Ward of Winchester as a member of the committee on presentments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia State Bar Association
Jamestown J&xposition
Robert M. Ward
Winchester
Sage Beet Event Postponed at Stephens City
Rev. E. A. Stanton of United Brethren Church in Stephens City says the Sage beet event once planned at Friendship Church is indefinitely postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Stanton
United Brethren Church
Stephens City
Friendship Church
Old-Time Tournament and Ball in Clarke County
Gala day in Clarke County Millwood near Boyce featured a medieval tournament and a later ball at the Blue Ridge Hunt Club. Knights crowned ladies as queens, with maid of honor assignments and speeches by local dignitaries. Guests from Washington and Baltimore attended the evening festivities with music from Winchester and dancing until 1 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millwood
Iida
Boyce
Clarke County
Plum Knights
Blue Ridge Hunt
Berryville
Saratoga Springs
Ry Powel
Centaurs
Old Dominion
Hugh Nelson
Kentmere
Miss Gilspin
Belle Gusacee
Townsend Burwell
Resalte
Parryville
Donald Gilpin
Saratoga
Susan Page
Hdaward G. Butler
Annfield
Marguerite Burwell
Roy G. Mitchell
the Glen
Mary
F. Page
Archie
Roberta Lackland
N Grasheington
Kenneth Gilpin
Shenandoah
Nannie Nelson
Bali
Burn Smith
George Harrison
Blue Ridge
Mias Page
Winchester
Camping Trip Begins For Brown Yeakley and Party
Messrs. Charles W. Brown J Cat som Yeakley Alfred Dodson John Brown and Theodore Henry left early this morning for their annual camping trip. They will pitch their tent on Back Creek near DeHaven Postoffice and spend two weeks boating bathing fishing and relaxing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Brown
J. Catsom Yeakley
Alfred Dodson
John Brown
Theodore Henry
Back Creek
DeHaven Postoffice
Wanted Good Cook for Permanent Position
Shortage of cooks prompts employer to seek a skilled kitchen helper for permanent work. Offers good wages and a stable party environment.
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Blanche Diffenderfer B
Hr. F. J. Linder
Law
Mr. Lindergreen
Florida
Gov. Vardaman
John Sharp Williams
U.C.V
Yara “Party
Jubilee Church
Roosevelt
London
Moses
Elijah
Fishers Hill
R. T. W. Duke
RB. Gray Williams
Opequon Bridge
Mr. Ward
Clarke
MR. Nelson
Queen
Cinh
Knights
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