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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1925
Page
7
Notes indicate Easter worship with a 7:30 p.m. sermon and a 6:45 p.m. Endeavor program led by Riley on the question what Does It Mean to Be a Weak Version of Jesus. Evening meetings continue nightly at 7:45 p.m. with a series of religious activities.
Miss Alice MacKenzie, a soprano, will perform with J Humbird Duffey in a series of musical acts at the Empire Theatre next week. Duffey, a noted American tenor and brother of Supt H S Duffey of Handley Schools, is well known in Winchester society. The two artists bring a strong legacy from Hopper Opera Company and early light opera productions, promising a highly anticipated recital season for local audiences.
Arbor Day exercises are scheduled for Tuesday afternoon April 14 at Handley School grounds under the Handley Men’s Civic League. In case of rain, events move to the school auditorium. The program includes invocation by Rev Dr F T McFaden, an Arbor Day address by W A Baker, a poem by Miss Ann Tucker McGuire, a tree talk by Felix Schneid erhan, and performances by Handley School pupils with music by Prof W H Mellwee.
April 15 sale of cattle sheep and hogs by Jones Bros near Summit W Va. April 29 Shorthorn and Polled Shorthorn Breeders Association at BM on Purebred Shorthorn cattle listed in sales directory with dates and location.
At Good Samaritan Virginia Berlin visitors gather at the Carper home including Mrs James Carper who remains very ill after a paralysis stroke. Others visiting were Mr Bernard Anderson Mr Herbert Largent Miss May Derflinger and Mr and Mrs Hinkle Carper. Nearby Kremer home guests included Dr and Gertrude Frank Kremer and two, plus Mr Lawrence McCarty Mr Claude Massie and Miss Ida McCarty from Winchester. Caroline Hummer, who had whooping cough, is improving and hopes to return to school soon.
Refuge Virginia April 10 Mr J R Conner sells farm near High View School to Pilchard of Ohio for 6600 dollars. Conner buys Carroll place from his brother Joseph Conner. Pilchard family moved in. Local visits and social news follow with church meetings at Ridings Chapel led by Rev W Burbaugh. Marital announcement for Miss Gaily McCauley and Roger Mayhew set for April 14 in Washington D C. Expressions of sorrow flow over the death of Mrs Loma Steele Dinges in Stephens City.
President Coolidge informed Peru that he regarded his arbitration award in the Tacna Arica dispute as final with no appeal. He cited submission terms and international law, adding observations to ensure correct understanding. The full correspondence with Solon Poto of Peru’s Defense Commission was released shortly after.
HARRISONBURG VA April 10 Kiwanis luncheon heard praise for Shenandoah Valley efforts to attract visitors and investment. Speaker R Glen Alexander, a furniture dealer, said he would tell people in his home city about the valley. Fr de Kewiwick, Baptist Laymen Mission Board field secretary, praised local hospitality and charm. Kendrick compared the valley’s hospitality and scenery to his home county of Russell in Southwest Virginia.
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Theodore Fries died of complications and was interred at Mount Hebron Cemetery. The child was born at Memorial Hospital in April.
Richmond Apr 11 This spring shows first general stimulus in five years says the United States Department of Agriculture in its monthly agricultural situation report. There are no large surpluses left save cattle and some farmers plan to expand feed crops by about seven million acres, while livestock runs down. The report warns against excessive expansion as prices may fall and returns weaken. Prices for most crops fell in March, hogs rose about 20 percent, and most farm products are pricier than last year except cotton potatoes and butter. Purchasing power of 30 farm products in exchange for non agricultural goods stands at 88 in February down from 82 a year earlier.
Mrs. Sedwick aged about 60 died here on March 8 from injuries after Rev Hooks motor car veered off an embankment on Lee Highway east of town. Five passengers were aboard. a broken back and other injuries afflicted Mrs Sedwick while her granddaughter Miss Anna Pierce was then recovering. Rev Hooks and party had been returning from Washington after Baltimore Conference sessions.
BK. C. Brumback of E. A. Strout Farm Agency, Inc. sold the J. R. Conner farm east of Steph ens City to Charles T. Pilchard of Racine Ohio for $6,600. The 47 acre property was part of the deal. The firm also sold the S. Shaffer flour mill at Maur wn, Va. to H. H. Sweetwood of Mernick, W. Va. for an undisclosed price.
Eighteen Klansmen and twelve antis, convicted of affray and unlawful assemblage after the Lilly riot, were released from Cambria County Jail today. The clash between Klansmen and Lilly townspeople last year left three dead amid the tensions surrounding the parade.
The Near East Relief Committee at Betra reports cash and pledges totaling 2121.20. Contributions include 1917.37 previously published, Busy Bee Restaurant 2.00, Greek Restaurant 5.00, gifts from children 60.00, Mrs James Cover 10.00, anonymous 2.00, Grace Lutheran 25.00, Presbyterian Sunday school 98.29, plus other small gifts.
Miss Higgins district purse seeks a baby carriage for a sick infant who must be outdoors constantly. If anyone has a baby carriage to spare please notify Miss Higgins promptly.
The friends of Mrs. C Grat Crawford report she is somewhat better after three weeks of illness treated by Dr. Dutton. Her sister in law Mrs. Joseph Barton remains with her during this period.
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