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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1925

Page

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Gas Company Changes Hands in Baltimore Purchase

The Moss and Iglehart interests of Baltimore negotiated a core stock purchase of the Winchester Gas Company, paying 52 540 to Shenandoah Valley National Bank. A new board was elected with W. E. Moss as president and J A. W. Iglehart as vice president, with Winchester and Baltimore figures filling key roles.

Moss and W. E. Moss Detroit Midh J. A. W. Iglehart Baltimore Stewart Bell Winchester H. M. Eaton Mich W. A. Ryan Lewis F. Cooper C. W. Trenary T. B. Patton Apel T. M. Eaton

Shepherd Dog Reunited With Family After Accident

Massie Kiddies and Mr and Mrs Fix Mageey faced gloom when their shepherd dog Shep vanished. A later Star notice said a valuable shepherd dog was hit by a car in town and cared for by Dr EB Miller with help from the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The children identified the injured dog as Old Shep and he returned home, with thanks extended to the SPCA and the veterinarian.

Mr. and Oatls Fix Mageey Thattorite Shep Star Society For the Prevention of Cruelty EB. W. Miller

Easter Services at Market Street M E Church

Easter week activities at Market Street M E Church feature choir renditions of He is Risen and Welcome Happy Morning, with Rev J Luther Neff delivering The Easter Hope. Junior congregation performs the resurrection morning story. memorial flowers adorn the services.

Robertson Rockwell J. Luther Neff Raymond Rosiger

Jno. 8. Golenberger Co Awning Estimate

Golenberger and Co provide an estimate on installing awnings as advertised. The note emphasizes prompt service and pricing for residential or commercial properties. The single line ad suggests inquiry for details.

Jno Golenberger & Co

Local Student Mr Lynch to Spend Easter with Parents

Mr. Maurley M. Lynch Jr a Medical College of Virginia student arrived last night and will spend Easter with his parents at their home on the nearby street.

Medical College of Virgina Ich Eahiakion Street

Residents Reopen Home on Amherst Street

Mr and Mrs Alexander Barrie and Miss Mary Potter reopen their Rockledge Rockledge home on Amherst Street after renovations.

Alexander Barrie Ane Mary Potter Rockledge Fila Amherst Street

Arctic Expedition Plans Move Forward From Boston

Chicago April 1 Navy co operation for Donald MacMillan ninth Arctic expedition advances. An advance base at Etah and a plane base on Axel Heiberg land aim to extend range. Planes will map 750 miles of shoreline daily and radio progress via 20 metre wavelength for Navy and National Geographic dissemination.

Chicago Navy Arctic Donald MacMillian Eugene F. MacDonald, Jr National Association of Broadcasters Washington MacMillan MacDonald Boston Mr. McDonald Etah Axel-Heibergland Arctic Circle North Pole McDonald United States Navy National Geographic Society

Elks To Hand Out Candy Eggs At Easter Egg Roll

Frank Lovett and the Elks committee announced an Easter Monday event at Handley School grounds at 4 PM. Children lacking eggs will receive colored eggs and candy eggs, with the Elks supplying both candy eggs and coloring supplies. They plan to buy 50 to 60 pounds of candy eggs and several hundred dozen hen eggs for coloring.

Frank Lovett Elks Handley School Lovett

Ill With Rheumatism in Frederick County Leader

Hugh B. Kilke chair of Frederick county remains bedridden after rheumatism flare. He attended the board meeting this week but has since been confined to bed, though improving today. County Treasurer R S Smith and Circuit Clerk C C Brannon visited Vaucluse to discuss county affairs and a large batch of warrants issued at the last board meeting.

Hugh B. Kilke Frederick County Smith C. C. Brannon Vaucluse Kline

Cherry blossoms bloom along Potomac banks during early spring

Baltimore News society editor notes Japanese cherry trees are in full bloom along the Potomac. A group plans a cherry blossom pilgrimage to the capital as tulips violets hyacinths and jonquils color the banks. The Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester, Virginia, is mentioned for next month.

Baltimore News Potomac Shenandoah Winchester Virginia

Muske Improved After Auto Crash on Brad Dock Streets

Miss Emma Rosenberger, knocked down by an automobile Tuesday night at Braddock and Piccadilly streets, showed improvement at Memorial Hospital this afternoon. She is conscious with no internal injuries detected and may be able to leave hospital in a few days if progress continues.

Emma Rosenberger Braddock Piccadilly Streets Memorial Hospital

Error in Friday Ad Lists Suits at 14.95

An error in Friday evening Star Little Joe's ad misquoted men's suits at 125.00. The correct price was 25.00 per suit with a quoted 14,956, error to be corrected in next publication.

Furniture Sale at 1088 Stewart Street

A moving sale offers fine furniture including 3 living room suites a 5 piece tapestry set a 5 piece mahogany suite a 3 piece reed suite mahogany table 9x12 Wilton rugs and 2 beds all must be sold before April 15 prior to moving.

Stewart St H. W

Airplane Photos Planned for Shenandoah and Smoky Parks

The Shenandoah National Park site in Virginia and the Smoky Mountain National Park area spanning Tennessee and North Carolina will be photographed from airplanes in the coming weeks. Col. Cornelius Smith of the Southern Appalachian National Park Commission said the photos will lead to a commission meeting next month and a June site inspection.

Associated Press Washington Shenandoah National Park Virginia Smoky Mountain National Park Tennessee North Carolina Cornelius Smith Southern Appalachian National Park Commission

Spurt In Wheat Lifts Stocks Across Markets

A halting start resumed an upward trend as trading rose on a wheat price jump and revived pool operations. Motor shares led gains with several favorable dividend announcements supporting optimism. Some profit taking emerged late, with total volume around 550000 shares.

Babe Ruth Feels Better at St Vincent’s Hospital

New York April 11. Babe Ruth the Yankee star influenza patient spent a comfortable night and slept nearly seven hours. He was much improved but physicians doubt he will be able to play in the opening of the baseball season next.

Associated Press New York Babe” Ruth St. Vincent’s Hospital Ruth

Handley Handley defeats Middletown High in first game

Handley s nine won 16 to 5 over Middletown High School in Thursday afternoon action. James Yates directed Handley with strong pitching from new pitcher Garland Canter and solid hitting led by Winkfield and Sargent. Regulars like Woodward Perry and Hollis contributed as Handley start the season with a convincing victory.

Handley Fight Nine Middletown High School James Yates Winchester Fle Hockin Sargent Allen Perry Wink Winsfield Winkfield Crisman Anderson Woodward Wesley Hollis Gardner Knee Hawkins Lunsford Ee Keler

Cambridge Wins Relay Classic Over Penn and Oxford

Cambridge University beat the University of Pennsylvania by five yards in the international mile relay at Queen's Club. Oxford finished about a yard behind the Americans as Cambridge clocked 3 minutes 22 3-5 seconds.

Associated Press London University of Pennsylvania Queen’s Club Cambridge University Pennsylvania Oxford Cambridge

Generally Fair Weather In East Far Easter Day

Weather forecast predicts generally fair conditions across the country for Easter with normal or higher temperatures. Some showers expected early tomorrow in parts of New England and west of the Rocky Mountains according to the weather bureau in Washington.

East Far Associated Press Washington New England Rocky Mountains

Unloading Zinc Insulated Fence Car at Yard

Unloading a car of zinc insulated fence gates and barbed wire at County Hitching Yard. Call to arrange pickup or delivery.

Apartment House 370 KE Piccadilly Street for Sale

Investment will yield 12 percent on present totals. Philip Williams, Trustee, 40 Rouss Ave. April 10, 1910.

Piccadilly Street Tntals Philip Williams Rouss Ave

Mrs Pennybacker Dies at Mount Jackson at 80

Lucy White Pennybacker 80, widow of Frank Pennybacker and aunt of Mrs. Whiting, died Thursday morning at Mount Jackson after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at Mount Jackson at 3:30 PM. She left no children.

Lucy White Pennybacker Clarke County Frank Pennybacker Mount Jackson Berryville Whiting Frank B. Whiting

Early Easter sale at Hamburger's attracts crowded shop

The Easter economy sale at Hamburger's Specialty Shop on North Main street drew a rush of shoppers who filled the store all day. The first 100 ladies received tickets and four prizes were drawn: a coat by Miss Garrett of 25 West Piccadilly Street, a dress by Mrs. G. E. Cooper of 919 South Main Street, a pair of shoes by Miss Sybil Grubbs of Fairview Avenue, and a hat by Miss Virginia Mason of 378 Charles Street.

Hamburger North Main Street Garrett West Piccadilly Street G. E. Cooper South Main Street Sybil Grubbs Fairview Avenue Virginia Mason Charles Street

Roads Association Seeks 12 Million Year For Highways

The Virginia Good Roads Association wrapped its 15th annual convention in Richmond with a call for twelve million dollars annually for five years or until the system is completed. The group endorsed a Shenandoahhoe Park in the Blue Ridge and reelects officers. Final session featured Dr J P McConnell C O Connor Godrick and Raymond Beck addressing road needs and financing.

Richmond Virginia J. P. McConnell Co-operative Education Association C. O'Conner Godlrick Raymond Beck American Automobile Association O'Connell Godrick

Stolen Chevrolet Car Taken During Easter Service

The Rev F R Dangelman held Easter service at Centenary Reformed Church when his Chevrolet left parked in front of the parsonage was stolen. Police were notified and Virginia license 75800 with engine 1515558 and serial 12F38784 described the vehicle. The car was found later in a lane north of Mount Hebron Cemetery with a flat tire and one spare missing after workmen at Virginia Woolen Co. mill discussed the theft. Oscar Harry, an employer, reported seeing a similar auto in the lane.

Centenary Reformed Church Casselman Mount Hebron Virginia Woolen Company Oscar Harry

Roosevelts Head for Central Asia Hunting Expedition

New York April 11 The Roosevelt family departs aboard the Leviathan for Southampton launching a voyage to Central Asia for a James Simpson Field Museum hunting expedition. Theodore Roosevelt and Kermit will travel via England France and India with a native guard. wives to join in Himalayas but infant keeps Mrs. Roosevelt at home.

Bythe Eo Press New York Pril Leviathan Southampton Col Theodore Roosevelt Kermit Central Asia James Simpson Field Museum England Roosevelts France India Himalayas

St Pauls A M A Church Farewell Sermon

St Pauls A M A Church announces Sunday services with sermon and baptism at 11 a m and 2 30 p m Sunday school 7 p m A C E League 8 p m farewell sermon by Pastor H Clarence Walker concluding the conference year Everyone is invited.

A. C. E. League St. Paul's H. Clarence Walker

Judge Whiting Improves En Route to Woodstock Term

Judge Frank B. Whiting was in Winchester today en route to Woodstock to hold a term of the Circuit Court. He appeared greatly improved in health and said he had about recovered from his recent severe illness.

Frank B. Whiting Winchester Woodstock

Valuable house and lot at public auction

A six room house and lot at 11 E Clifford St will be sold at public auction on the premises at noon Tuesday April 14. Convenient to churches and schools. P H CRISMAN Admr.

E. Clifford St P, H, Crisman Admr

Public Sale at 662 North Main Street

A public sale of household effects and antique items is scheduled for Saturday April 18 at 10 30 AM at 662 North Main Street and will run 11 AM to 1 PM. Items include Windsor chairs a card table bureau high boy and other furniture to be sold by JAS Ashwood.

North Main Street JAS Ashwood

Miller & Bro Awning and Window Estimation Ad

Awning porch and window services offered by Miller and Bro Hardware. Phone or write for estimate. Inc. $. Located at 11-1p-2t.

Estimate. Inc Miller & Bro

Empire Theatre Promises A Week Of New Shows And Furnishings

Easter Week at the Empire Theatre brings a fresh stage with novel curtains fixtures and a seven member orchestra led by J Arthur McConville. Stars J Humbird Duffey and Alice Mackenzie will perform daily prologues plus Jazz Buddies dance orchestra. Feature pictures include Miss Bluebeard School For Wives Hot Water and The Border Legion with four daily program changes.

Empire Theatre Ic Studios New York City the Empire J. Arthur McConville J. Humbird Duffey Alice MacKenzie Century Theatre Baltimore Bol Lowing Troit Jazz. Buddies Jazz Buddies Dance Orchestra of Empire Stage Bebe Daniels New York Conway Tearle School For Wives Harold Lloyd Zane Grey Border Legion Empire Screen

Hugh Pierce Endorsed for Clarke Frederick Delegates Race

Clarke county Democratic Executive Committee meeting at the office of W. T. Lewis endorsed Hugh Pierce of Clarke County for the Democratic nomination to the House of Delegates representing Clarke and Frederick counties and the city of Winchester. Attending were W. T. Lewis T. B. Hardesty John M. Fishpan Dr. C. O. Dearmont Joseph Denny and Roy Mitchell.

Berryville Clarke County W. T. Lewis Hugh Pierce Clarke Frederick Winchester T. B. Hardesty John M. Fishpan C. 0. Dearmont Joseph Denny Roy Mitchell

For Sale Valuable Building Lots on West Cork Street

Five blocks from City Hall and Handley Schools. Available at 50 dollars per front foot with pavements curbs sewer water and gas installed. For information call Fred L. Glaize or Shirley Carter.

West Cork St City Hall Handley Schools Fred L. Glaize Shirley Carter

Chicago Market Report Signals Mixed Spring Wheat Prices

Chicago trade on Good Friday showed cautious activity as analysts noted a 0. or near flat movement in wheat futures with May and July contracts adjusting from last week. The government report cited a smaller yield prospect for winter wheat and a 474,000 bushel surplus in a key crop segment, highlighting a tighter balance despite price swings.

Chicago United Sig

Boxing match proceeds and multiple names listed

Proceeds of a boxing match are noted alongside a long list of names and firms including W. A. Secrall Paton Company J C Penny Co Red Apple Cafeteria Hearn and Company Charles Boldt Company Harper Sprayer Winchester Steam Laundry F W Woolworth Coca Cola Bottling Company and others from Philadelphia New York Cincinnati and surrounding areas.

W. A. Secrall and Paton Company Philadelph J.C. Penny Co Red Appel Taurant Aeos B. Patton Bowley A. Hameton Bebb Brothers Isiere S . B. M. Knight Lacy Tangway Marsh Winchester Steam F. W. Woolworth Company

Shoop Sisters Offer Rare Morning Church Musical

A special feature morning service at a church tomorrow includes directions by the violinist and the first violinist. The event promises a rare treat from talented musicians.

For Sale 26 corals Few Brown hired

A fragment notes sale item 26 corals and mentions an entity Few Brown in a purchase or hire context. Other details are unclear from the readable OCR text.

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