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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1925

Page

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VERE BE REPRESENTED AT THE FESTIVAL ORE FLOATS

The article notes an assured representation at the festival with more floats than last year. Read' First Day and ministers will preach brief sermons.

Vere

Death of Mrs. Sarah Summers in Washington DC

Charles J Summers of Winchester reports his mother Mrs Sarah Summers died at her son Stanley Summers home in Washington DC after seven years ill health. Survived by three children Charles J Summers Stanley Summers and May V Landau and a sister Mrs Mary Summers. Funeral at 4 pm tomorrow at Grace Lutheran Church with Rev Norman Cooper. burial in Summers family lot.

Charles J. Summers The Union Bank Sarah. Summers Stanley Summers Washington, D. C Theutheran Church Grace Church Charles J. Summer Washington May V. Landau Pittsburgh Mary A. Summers Cleveland Ohio Baltimore and Ohio Summers Fairmont Avenue Norman Cooper Lutheran Church

Flight To Hawaii Is Planned With New Navy Planes

The Navy Department will test long distance seaplanes this summer with a non stop California to Hawaii flight, the longest water flight by heavier than air craft. Surface ships would guard the 2000 mile stretch. The test accompanies Arctic exploration with the MacMillan expedition.

Associated Press Washington Naval Navy Department California Hawaii Navy Arctic

Advertising Copy for Festival Program

Notice to all contributors to the Apple Blossom festival fund. A $25 subscription earns a quarter page, $50 half page, or $100 full page in the local section. Copy must be received by 6 o clock April 15, 1925 to ensure prompt printing and delivery.

Sherman Law Not Broken In Frisco

The Associated Press reports that on April 13 the Supreme Court reversed a lower court ruling and held that the builders' exchange and the San Francisco industrial association did not violate the Sherman antitrust law in their open shop fight. The decision found that opposing unions did not restrain interstate commerce in building material.

Associated Press Washington Builders’ Exchange The Industrial Association San Francisco Supreme Court

Notable Orators to Speak on Secular Subjects

Plans outline speeches by renowned orators on secular topics. The event features prominent figures delivering addresses on non-religious themes, highlighting public discourse and intellectual exchange.

Habitual Drunks Sentenced On State Roads

Four habitual drunks, including Fred Cain Robert Brown and Frank Shue, were sentenced by Justice Worsley after repeated offenses. Cain received three months on the state roads following prior hospital treatment for alcoholism. Brown, a Clarke county resident, drew sixty days with three months to serve, while Shue faced a fine and costs and a warned future road sentence. The court announced a policy to send all habitual drunks to the roads.

da Jemson Jus Worsley Fred Cain Robert Brown Clarke County Ankenness Robert South Main Boyd and Guthridge Justice Worsley Brown Frank Shue Shue

Ford Plane Opens Detroit Chicago Air Route Historic Flight

CHICAGO April 13 The Ford Motor Company's first commercial plane on the Detroit Chicago route landed at 11 13 a m to cheers from businessmen. A fleet of Ford autos transported motor parts from the plant at the southeastern city limits to the plane and back to the Calumet river plant. The craft departed Detroit at 9 24 a m completing the 2 hour 49 minute flight.

Chicago Ford Motor Company Ford Calumet River Detroit

Young Couple Granted Marriage License in Nesterville

A marriage license was issued in the Corporation clerk's office to Carl Sturms, 23, son of Albert Sturms of Nesterville, W. Va., and Miss Ernestine C. March, daughter of Frank March of this city. The groom works as a weaver at the local woolen mill.

Corporation Clerk Carl Sturms Albert Sturms Nesterville W. Va Ernestine C. March Frank March

Mother and Daughter Slowly Recovering

Mrs. Charles E Shine has improved enough to be up part of each day at her East Monmouth Street home. Her daughter Thelma Trenary and grandchild from Bunker Hill West Virginia are with her. Another daughter, Mrs Bruce Tabler, who had appendicitis surgery in Washington, has returned home to Arlington Virginia and is progressing well.

Charles E. Shine East Monmouth Street Thelma Trenary Bunker Hill W. Va Bruce Tabler Washington Hospital Arlington, Va

Mr David Timberlake Guests Sister On South Braddock Street

Mr. David Timberlake was a guest yesterday of his sister Mrs. Leslie Timberlake at her home on South Braddock street.

David Timberlake Leslie Timberlake South Braddock Street

Mrs Huff Falls to Death at Home in Strasburg Junction

Mrs Maude B Huff 45 wife of Charles D Huff well known farmer of Strasburg Junction fell or jumped from a second story window yesterday afternoon. Injuries to her spine caused death late last night. She had been melancholy and feared hospital treatment. Coroner's inquest not deemed necessary. She leaves husband and one daughter Mrs J H Sisler of Harrisonburg Va.

Maude B. Huff Charles D. Huff Strasburg Junction Huff Maude Burrows Louisa County J. H. Sisler Harrisonburg, Va

Baseball Season Opens With Handley vs Front Royal

The local season starts tomorrow with Handley hosting Front Royal High at Handley stadium inside the oval. The field is praised as the best in the state section and fans anticipate a busy afternoon as Handley likely features Hockman and Canter on the mound while Front Royal counters with left-hander Armstrong. The game begins at 4 o'clock.

Handley Front Royal High School Handley Stadium Blpine Mike Handley Front Royal Armstrong Hockman Canter

Youth Charged With Beating Horse In Court

Justice Worsley presided in police court over a cruelty case involving a youth accused of beating a horse attached to a delivery wagon. A lady witness testified to the incident. The youth did not deny the charge and received only a stern rebuke.

Justice Worsley

Masters the Art of Resilvering Mirrors

Ernest Swanson of South Main Street has studied under an old German expert in Washington and now nearly masters resilvering mirrors. His recent work has endured every test, and demand for mirror resilvering experts grows, though few show the patience required.

Ernest Swanson South Main Street Washington Swanson

Mrs. Moore Draws Six Months In Jail

Mrs Ma bel Moore aged 22 was convicted of obtaining jewelry valued at 3900 from Frederick Bueher and Company on North Charles street through misrepresentation. She received six months in jail and was released on bail pending appeal. She was arrested in Los Angeles last winter and has an infant son while her husband works in a Washington government department.

Associated Press Baltimore Mabel Moore Frederick Bueher and Company North Charles Street

Skating Rink Reopens With Music And Vitad April Fifteenth

Skating rink will reopen on April 15 with public viva voce and music in excellent condition. Mr John Jolliffe of Clearbrook is visiting relatives in town.

John Jolliffe Clearbrook

Apple Blossom ETE Posters In Colors Arrive For Distribution

Posters in seven colors have arrived for the festival and will be distributed by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and other railroads. They will be shown across highways ten miles from Winchester and may be bought for 1 each to support distribution and display in homes and cars.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Winchester W. D. Ritenour Colonial Theatre Ryan

Aunt Dies After Paralysis Stroke in Sternberg Home

Mrs. Matilda S. Hyman 60, widow of Harry Hyman of Norfolk Virginia, died at Memorial Hospital after a paralysis stroke suffered at 8 pm in the Sternberg apartment on West Cork street. She had been visiting with friends and had a motor trip to Shenandoah caverns earlier. Her body will be cremated in Washington per her prior request. This marks the third Sternberg relative death in two months.

Matilda S. Hyman Harry Hyman Norfolk Nathan Sternberg Nathan Frankfort Memorial Hospital Sternberg West Cork Street Main Street Hyman Shenandoah County J. D. Willey Washington

Duffey and Mackenzie to Perform at Empire Theatre

Humbird Duffey and Miss Alice MacKenzie, famed American tenor and soprano, will appear only at the Empire Theatre during this city stay. They arrive from Detroit after a Denver engagement, with prior triumphs at Century Theatre Baltimore and other venues. They perform three times daily next week with changing programs, backed by a seven piece Empire Orchestra and new stage settings.

Humbird Duffey Alice MacKenzie Empire Theatre Detroit Denver Duffey Winchester the Empire New York Century Theatre the Liberty Sam New Amsterdam Rose Maid Globe Theatre Gallo English Opera Company United States Canada San Carlo Grand Opera Company The Empire Novelty Scenic Studios New York City

For Sale 25 Barrels Ear Corn By J Few Brown

Advertisement notes sale of 25 barrels of ear corn by J Few Brown with a date hint (4-4-1 p-tf) in this readable fragment.

Apartment House 370 Eccadilly Street for Sale

Investment will yield 12 percent on present rentals. Philip Williams, Trustee, 40 Rouss Ave. Sale notice for apartment house located at 370 Eccadilly Street. Notice date appears as April 10 with filing details.

Eccadilly Street Philip Williams Rouss Ave

Public Sale at 562 North Main Street

Public sale scheduled for Saturday April 18 at 10:30 A M. includes household effects and a selection of antique furniture such as Windsor chairs card table bureau and high bay. sale listed under Read Moling and Seal on page 7 along with floor covering ad.

North Main Street High Bay JAS Ashwood

Man Held On Bail After Maynard Baker Assault

P J Bumgardner a contracting painter was held in 500 bail in police court by Justice Worsley on a charge of assault and battery on Maynard Baker a carpenter. The incident occurred Saturday near Main and Piccadilly over a disputed 7 50 for painting the Lutheran Sunday school house. Rumors claimed Baker lost teeth and had an ear drum damaged though Baker’s physician said he sustained only facial bruises with no ear damage or missing teeth. Bail set until April 22 when Baker expected to testify.

P. J. Bumgardner Justice Worsley Maynard Baker Main Piccadilly Bumgardner Baker New Lutheran C. R. Anderson

Jamaica Quake Shakes Kingston Cracking Some Buildings

A sharp two second earthquake struck Kingston this afternoon causing excitement in the commercial district. Several buildings sustained cracks as residents surveyed the shaking in the capital of Jamaica.

Jamaica Associated Press Kingston

Post Officials Prepare for Change in Rates

Postmaster Harry C. Stouffer urges Chester and vicinity residents to adopt the new rate structure effective April 16. The 2 cent basic rate remains for first class matter, government postal cards become 1 cent, and various increases apply to registries, money orders, insurance, C D O, and heavy parcel handling.

Congress Harry C. Stouffer Chester Regiat

Evening benefit at Sound Hill for Presbyterian Church

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church presents a two act comedy with orchestra music at Sound Hill School House on Friday April 17. A cake sale and ice cream social follow the performance. Admission 10 and 20 cents. Proceeds go to the Presbyterian Church.

Sound Hill School House The Presbyterian Church

Special Sale Rose Plants at The Flower Shop

A local shop advertises a special sale on rose plants two years old available Wednesday and Thursday only. cash payment required.

Awnings by Solenberger Offer Estimate Service

John S. Solenberger & Co advertise estimating awnings with a prompt call for inquiries. The note is a small classified style item from the paper, showing a local business promotion dated April 10. পড়

Jno. S. Solenberger & Co

Free TB Examinations In Winchester This Friday And Saturday

Frederick County District Nurse Association in partnership with the State Board and the Bureau of Tuberculosis offers free TB examinations Friday and Saturday at the district nurse office in Winchester. Hours are 9 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 5 p.m., with colored patients invited, conducted by a specialist from the Board of Health. The campaign urges all who suspect exposure to seek testing to prevent spread and protect community health.

Frederick County

Awning advertising short notice for porch and window

Brief classified line offering porch and window awnings with a call to call or write for estimates. Mentions Jno. 8. Millervd & Bra, Hardware as the supplier.

Jno Millervd& Bra

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Rmy Marine Corps John L. Summers Tion Army Prines Hen_Breere Directo Royal Onandoah Valley Silas Dean Luis XIV Virginia Dean U. S Hugh Duffey Fair Grounds Ae Ministerial Association Meen Se Jack Reynolds Joseph Clowser Mr Summers Frisco Ios Oe Hufe Market St Festival Arnem Er Set MR. Sternberg Paralyss Matilda Hyman Duffey-MacKenzie Star Office Stouffer Jimmy
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