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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1925
Page
6
A flawed note discusses a council meeting on replacing the city fire alarm system. The writer argues oil is the proper option and questions private subscriptions financing the siren. The piece suggests the council could approve alternate systems, avoiding private funding and a new setup.
The Rivier Protestant group presents Easter services with the M. E. Church South choir performing the cantata King of Glory by R. Morrison. Sopranos include Mesdames Gra Shater Grove Switzer and others. altos Mesdames Larrick Sig Boehm Shirkey Pearson and more. basses Messrs Rennempand Orndoff. tenor H. S. Duffey. organist Miss Madeling Whitlock.
Mr and Mrs Howard M ge of Loudoun county Virginia will attend services at Hopewell Meeting House Sunday morning at 10 0. All cordially invited to attend.
Sunday services at the Pentecostal Assembly include Sunday school at 4 pm and evangelistic services at 7 30 pm. Corner of Water and Market streets. All are cordially invited. P Duborg, Pastor.
Services set for 3 30 at IfubWee Church with Sunday school to meet at 2 30 p m. Activities focus on worship and instruction for all ages.
Civic League pleads to communities to clean up Winchester as thousands of visitors are expected to pass through the town gateway to the Shepagdo vale for the Apple Blossom Festival. The league urges residents to tidy streets and present the town proudly.
Mrs L L Fansler of West Leicester Street will wed Emmett B Roberts of East Radford Virginia in a Roanoke area ceremony conducted by Rev C W Belchee. The couple plan a later move to East Radford after a motor trip following the ceremony. Winchester guests include Mr and Mrs L L Fansler Ralph Fansler and family and Mrs Alson S Hott with her two sons.
Announcement from Mr and Mrs William Smith Clarke of the Northwestern grade notes engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Thelma Virginia Clarke to William H Brown of this city They plan to wed on June 10 at Brk Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Clarke a Handley High School graduate and Brown son of Mr and Mrs John L Brown from Street Clothing firm of Orndoff and Brown
Hel Chireh Ladies To d Al Day Meeting of Group No 2 of the Witterry Society of the Shenandoal Baptist Association will hold an all day convention in the First Baptist Church of Winchester next Tuesday at the ring corner. Everyone is invited and cordial invitation is extended to members of other missionary societies in Winchester and vicinity.
Mr. B. M. Knight Jr of the ae land University Baltig has been visiting at the Dr. and Mrs. B. MR home on Fairmont avenue. Midshipman Theodore Bukeshire, who had been staying for a day or two at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Carger at Boyce, has returned to Annapolis Naval Academy Maryland.
Dr Robert M Glass and party including Miss Coleen Glass Miss Rosalie Cox and Henry Stephenson traveled to Washington for a day trip returning by last nett 28. The group motored there for a daytime visit and spent the day in the capital.
Mr Herbert Aeer is now at Dickinson Lisle Pennsylvania with Pte parents and will remain there until Monday.
Miss Josephine from the Baltimore Institute of Art arrived last night as the guest of Mrs Horate McKinster at her North Main Street home.
Fragmentary OCR text shows Dorothy McCantlint traveling to Hagerstown to stay with Mrs Fy for a week as a guest. Details unclear due to damaged source.
Mr Marshall Le Carper attends Sees re College at Roynoke and spends time with Mrs W By Boyce Clarke OUMAY.
Mr Paul Miller and Mrs BR Miller plan Easter holidays with Fr and to visit a university society in France during spring break.
Miss Marilim Nielsen of Bridgeport, a Fort Lisaan mineray student, visits Frances and Charlotte. They spend Raster vacation at Schm ys gleir home on Fort Hill.
Miss Mary Beverly of Sommerville spent yesterday shopping in town. Wisecarver of Mar ary Va. was a guest of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Carver at their home on South Washington Street.
Several residents and guests are noted across towns and campuses during the holidays. Mr. R Gray will speak at the Founders Day celebration at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville Monday. Mrs. Lucy McDermott arrives for Memorial Hospital visit. Miss Eva Taylor arrives from Englewood New Jersey to spend holidays with her mother. Mrs. J N Allen hosts during holidays. Capt Edward Dureei and Mrs. Dureei plan a car trip to West Virginia for Admiral Nicholapny event. George Good, student at Maryland University, stays with parents on North Braddock Street. Pauline McFarland of Harrisburg Pennsylvania visits Mrs Mahlon B Noonan. Joseph Knight improving at West Pall Mall Street home. More notes of Easter visits and trips among local families and guests.
Mrs Oh Chillis of Washington arrived last evening for a visit at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Stuart H Edmonds on West Leicester Street.
Mr and Mrs Howard Grimm of Pittsbireh Pa were visitors in town yesterday denying last evening for ine.
Mr. Harry Phersole of New York arrived last evening and is spending Easter at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. JA. L. Biber Sole on South Market street.
Arthur May departs for hospital duty to nurse a patient. The note indicates travel this week and assignment at the medical facility.
In Wadesville Mr A 3 Weta spent the morning in town. Busan Dalley tettytoday heads to tithdre for Ras ter with Haugh ter RG and Mrs W P Boyer. Nelson plans weekend in Chart Town. Ry ws Dawes of American Tobacco attends Jack Hotel. Miss Matamie Smith travels to Baltimore. Bertha Rodgers of Chambersburg guests elsewhere.
Farm for sale near Winchester in Frederick County with 162 acres, timbered land, barn and outbuildings, fruit trees, good road access, and terms by W D Dick Whitacre VA.
The Reverend Father T. A. Victor returned last evening to the Church of the facility after attending special pre-Easter services for several days.
Mr Miley Pannett has moved to Springfield for secure pleasant employment. He leaves his previous post and begins work with a local firm, stepping into a stable position that benefits his career prospects.
Mrs Logan arrives as a guest of Dr and Mrs Hunter McGuire at Madison Barracks. Li ot Madison Barracks also arrives and will stay several days with Br and Ding McGuire.
Incomplete text references Lawrence, George Wasson, and guests with Easter visit hints. Mentions Mrs Frank Bayliss, Mr raise, Balti, and a Thr home. Unclear full context. readable fragments indicate a social or personal notice.
Mrs Harry Steele Statie of Kernstown arrived today for the winter, joining Miss Artifelia Ashwogg and other acquaintances near Mount Williams. The visit follows months of travel and social rounds in the region.
Miss Katherine DB is the guest of her aunt in this city. Mr. Grhnville Chan of Becknesville West Virginia spent today in town. Mr. James Stine of the University of Pennsylvania and Mr. Keynetty Cornwell of the Pennsylvania Railroad are spending the weekend with relatives and will return to Philadelphia tomorrow night.
Mr J R Rolletté of American Canning is a guest at the George Washington Hotel. Mr H B Hates Miss Haines and Mr Od Collins of Philadelphia are also guests at the George Washington Hotel. Mrs Minnie Sherman returned to her home in Savage Massachusetts after visiting her son Mr Robert Sherman at his home in Peartown.
Mr and Mrs Jno W Barr of Brooklyn New York are spending the easter holidays here with relatives.
E C Ridings 78 formerly of Middletown was killed in Washington yesterday by a street car. Four daughters and another son survive. Body to Middletown at noon Monday. Funeral services in the Methodist Church conducted by Rev Fringer. The Odd Fellows will attend in a body.
A garbled OCR line lists fragmentary terms such as AES, 10 er and Peeien' Prim script. The readable text provides no clear event, names, dates, or location to anchor a full news item or summary.
A Fayetteville publication announces a 16 day period during which crime news will be limited in its columns. After this interval, readers will decide whether the policy should be permanently adopted or continued.
Fresco Te Bella of Toiwri announces a beauty contest at Fresco Te Bella Drug Store. entrants can win a rope of pearls and a $22.50 prize by entering between 6 and 8 PM. A committee of ladies will judge as entrants pass through the store for the event tonight.
The Cunningham family from Valparaiso faced a string of deaths starting in 1919 as David Cunningham, his wife, and seven children fell ill and died or were stricken. The father died at home, followed by multiple siblings over several years, leaving only a mother and daughter surviving as neighbors described family misfortune and ongoing illness.
A fragmentary notice from Hagerstown Md announces Brethren services led by Pastor Long of Hagers wh. The event occurs on the second and fourth Sunday at the Dunlop residence with members urged to attend and participate in special efforts.
A very heavy earthquake was recorded in Washington at Georgetown University seismograph sharing details of the tremor. It began at 6 02 am with fog lasting until 8 35 am and maximum force reached between 7 03 and 7 05 am.
Weather predictions issued today by the weather office indicate showers probable for the North and Middle Atlantic States as the week begins Monday April 11. The forecast, titled showers probable, notes unsettled conditions with possible rain across influence areas and variable temperatures expected through midweek.
Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court a sale is set for Monday April 20 at 10 o clock. The lumber described includes 152000 feet of chestnut and 20000 feet of other material as specified in the order.
Readable fragments from an OCR item describe slender footwear fittings and variations including ball, instep, and heel measurements. The note mentions ready-made footwear with fittings and options for customization.
The fragmentary OCR notes describe a sequence of weather and local terms with unclear names and places. Readable nouns point to a generic civic or regional report without definite events, dates, or identifiable persons. The text remains too muddled for precise factual summarization.
London via Telegraph reports April 11 that Wales plans a Nigeria visit as Lagos grapples with a plague outbreak. Accords and travel plans may adjust in light of the health crisis and regional conditions.
YORK April 11 Bankers completed a $75,000,000 six per cent debenture issue within a few hours. A large stock offering was reported as well with $85,000,000 stock offering slated for the week.
Funeral services for Mrs Kerns who died Thursday at home in Green Spring County after a long illness are set for 2 o'clock this afternoon. She was a former Confederate soldier’s widow and mother of several children.
Mrs John W Woodson Hospital informs friends of her wife’s medical treatment. Her remains will be interred in Teh RAp pahannock county, following services at Linden.
A rough, partially readable line laments that some fellows cannot come back due to long standing quirks. The text mocks a lack of proper handwriting and mentions a joke about a prison or an oath. The writer uses informal dialect and mis-spellings.
A brief farm advisory notes that every farm with peach trees could benefit from grafted Northern Pecan trees, claiming they are easier to grow. The note appears from Sunny Ridge Nursery Rand Har Vi and is dated 4 9-6t.
Real estate lineup highlights Desirable small homes along main roads and suburbs with right price. Listings include lot bargains near Gray and We want to list Thnesta farms and lames estates in the Valley of Virginia and routes toward Washington. Soil outlook noted.
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