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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1925

Page

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FNAL Meet Next Saturday At Handley High

The final meeting of the school year of the association is planned for Handley building with large attendance expected. The program includes Heatwole editor of the Journal of Education and Prof. Shorts of State Teachers College, plus music selections, open to all interested in schools and the public.

Ert Grouse Cindundent Dufotey Tarimont Handley Building Patons Sibs Promptine Heatwole Wir J of Virginia Oly Shorts State Teachers College Iat Dsonburg Duffey Department of Music of the Anestates Occa

Battle of the Jongee skirt in 1925 spring fashion

Paris reports the long skirt retreating in the 1925 spring offensive. Dressmakers refuse to negotiate as referees, noting that short skirts flatter slender figures while longer skirts look odd. Current style favors modestly short hemlines about midway between knee and ankle with moderate width.

Associated Press Paris

Near East Relief funds boosted for orphans drive

The Near East Relief Committee lists contributions from various groups including Presbyterian Sunday School and local supporters. Amounts shown total around 1,917.37 with smaller gifts adding 2421.20 across multiple donors and events. Funds support orphans in the Near East.

The Near East Relief Committee Empire Theatre James al Apne Grace Laith Presbyterian Sunday School

Auction Sale Sat Real Estate at County Court House

Real estate auction notice lists sale at County Court House on Saturday. Property details include lot 132 by 826 feet at 634-842 N in Kent. Full details provided inside the notice with parcel identifiers and terms.

County Court House Kent

Cake Sale by Ladies of MB Church at Plundeke's

Ladies of MB Church of Kerns town announce a bake sale with cakes bread and other items on April 2 at Plundeke's store room N Main 1. Proceeds support church activities and community aid. Includes dress sale items advertised in a local ad column.

Ladies of MB. Church of Kernstown Plundeke’s

HeadqUS Members Ordered to Assemble at Armory

Headquarters members are ordered to assemble at the armory in uniform promptly at 7 30 oclock this Thursday evening by order of Lieutenant Hollis commander 116th Infantry.

Lost dog seeks return from 134 W Witter Street

A four month old thoroughbred puppy with white feet and a white collar is lost from 134 West Witter Street. The owner asks finders to send the dog home, contact details not provided.

W. Witter St

R-33 Dirigible Regains Control In North Sea Gale

The British airship R-33 moored at Fulham mast broke loose during a fierce southwest gale and rode stormy North Sea waters. After crewed by 20 aboard, engine and wireless were restored, and by 12:30 PM the craft showed progress toward controlled flight and attempted mooring again.

North Sea Associated Press AM AM Ast Netherlands Npede Ap Ym Amazon Air London Atlantic Fulham Norfolk Pyrgland al Ook

Lions Club Luncheon Features Evangelist Talk

The Lions Club at the George Washington Hotel heard Rev W R Maines of Romney West Virginia discuss educational aims during a revival week luncheon. Prof W B Bilyeu led songs while guest attendees included H E Young B B Coston and H P Middlekauff from Hagerstown Maryland and Ritterdon of Baltimore. A Cedar Point Ohio convention invitation was extended via District Governor Seawell and A A MacLean Falls. Nomination plans set for May 5 as officers.

W. RB. Mains Romney W. Va Church of Christ Lions Club George” Washington W. B. Bilyeu Campusburg Indie Lions Hoy Tley Ntion Norfolk Leon T. Seawell Club of the Vention A A. MacLean Falls Cedar Point Ohio Niagara Falls Maines Bilyeu Lion H. E. Young B. B. Coston H. P. Middlekauff Hagerstown Ritterdon Baltimore Rodman Lewis M. Allen George Washington Hotel Herbert Larrick John H. Seal Jugpes Brown Lovetto Seal Internal Revenue Bureau Staunton Ed. Rusk

Norwegian Woman Claims Fingerprint Method For Paternity

Oslo April 16 A Norwegian woman of science Professor and doctor Christine Bouzine says she has evolved a method to determine the father of a child from fingerprints. She asserts that certain characteristics recur in the same family fingerprints, enabling identity in doubtful parenthood cases.

Associated Press Oslo Norway Christine Bouzine

For Sale Two Beautiful City Lots on Amherst Street

Two beautiful lots in a desirable city section on Amherst Street offered for sale at a sacrifice price if sold within ten days. Contact Winchester Realty, Inc. at 22 Rouss Avenue, Winchester, Va. for details and showing arrangements.

Amherst St Winchester Realty (O., Inc Rouss Avenue Winchester

Winchester dwelling offers extra room at 607 South Braddock

Real estate note presents a bargain for an anxious buyer. The listed property 607 South Braddock in Winchester provides a larger living space with an additional room. Insurance loans and investments are referenced in the notice.

Ansick South Braddock Winchester Wn Hansbrough Arter Insurance

J M Fishpaw Sale Set For April 21 Livestock Auction

A sale listing notes sows and pigs and 30 stock and fat steers. The desirable stock is billed as gold at J M Fishpaw's sale on April 21. Auctioneer emphasizes quality livestock likely to draw buyers seeking top animals.

Pierce Declines To Run For Legislature

The Clarke Courier publishes a signed statement by Hugh Pierce of Clarke County declining to seek the Democratic nomination for the House of Delegates from Clarke and Frederick counties and the city of Winchester. He cites business interests and a wish to preserve party harmony after a recent mass meeting endorsement in Berryville.

Clarke Courier Berryville Hugh Pierce Phat County House of Delegates Clarke Frederick Winchester Barryville Pierce R. T. Barton

Wheeler Trial Headlines a Montana Senator's Indictment

In Falls, Mont on April 16 Senator Burton K Wheeler Democrat Montana stands trial on an indictment from last year for allegedly accepting a fee to prosecute client claims before the Interior Department after election. The case carries potential two years in prison and a $10,000 fine, with Dietrich of Idaho presiding and a pool of 120 jurors. It was expected that jury selection would take one to three days.

Falls Mont Burton K. Wheeler Montaina Department of the Interior Senate Frank S. Dietrich Idaho

Shepherd’s Murder Trial Set In Regular Course

Chicago April 16 William Dol Shepherd charged with the murder of his foster son Willa Nelson Mc Clintock pleaded not guilty at arraignment in Criminal Court. Chief Justice Hopkins overruled the motion to quash the indictment and the state asked for an early trial, but a date will be fixed in the regular course.

Associated Press Chicago William Dol. Shepherd Willa Nelson McClintock Hopkins

Frost Threat Looms After Mount Jackson Hail Storm

A heavy hail storm hit Mount Jackson with reports from J Victor Wissler of fruit grower Frank Wissler that hail struck Strathmore and nearby orchards yesterday afternoon. Hail was soft and easily crushed, causing no orchard damage. A 32 degree frost was recorded in some apple areas with brisk winds hindering frost, while forecasters warn of frost in the northwest Shenandoah Valley.

Mount Jackson J. Victor Arthur Frank Whisster Wissler Strathmore Shenandoah Valley Star Weather Bureau Washington

Woman revived by water after believed dead

April 16 TEELINee reports an 80 year old woman, Mrs Sarah Burge, was revived by water after friends gathered to arrange a funeral. Witnesses, including Mrs Margaret Davis and Mrs Gertrude Jones, recalled the moment as they described how her grandmother regained consciousness at her home following the incident.

Sarah Burge Puneral Woodrutf W. Wace Borge Margaret Davis Gertrude Jones

Joy Riders Adjudged Guilty in Court Fined

Five men and two women from Brucetown faced charges after a Tuesday evening trip ended with an arrest for drunken conduct. Sheriff Pannett testified the group drank, drove erratically, and caused a riotous scene before authorities in Winchester intervened. Prosecution urged penalties while defense denied intoxication amid witness testimony and found bottles at a bar.

JOY Riders Clarke County Brucetown Weeden Miller Winchester Pannett Hollis Bracetown Martinepurg Pike Miller Oates C. F. Boden Samuel Lee Cecil O'Connell Vernon Bragg Martin Adams T. R. Cather Commonwealth Philip Williams Harford

Shade trees and shrubs at J Franz Bayliss

J Franz Bayliss at 715 Amherst Street offers shade trees and shrubs. Contact by phone 409-5 for details and availability.

J. Franz Bayliss Amherst St

The Paint Shop Ad Offers High Quality Hine for City Delivery

Until the end of Clean-Up Week a sack of pulverized Hine of highest quality will be delivered anywhere in the city for five dollars a sack fifty pounds. Phone 72. JOHN W. ROSENBERGER. Agl 4-1 p-51.

John W. Rosenberger

Apartment House No 370 Piccadilly For Sale

Investment will yield 12 percent on present rents. Philip Williams, Trustee, 40 Rouss Ave. April 10, 1961.

Piccadilly Philip Williams Rouss Ave

Widow Anna Cunningham Confesses Poisoning Three Relatives

Crown Point Indiana April 16 Mrs Anna Cunningham 49 confessed poisoning three of five family members who died over six years and described taking arsenic herself after each death. She claimed the desire to join heaven and admitted giving poison to Isabelle 18 Charles 19 and Walter 13 while sparing Mae 19. She denied harming husband Harry and the exhumed body of Da vis.

Associated Press Crown Point Ind Anna Cunningham Tnd Isabelle Charles Walter Mae Cunningham Harry Davis Chicago

Baker to Attend Trial Tomorrow Morning

Ray Baker, charged with attempted assault on Miss Bertha Sargent, is expected to surrender to Sheriff Pannett tomorrow at 10 o'clock for a county magistrate court hearing. He allegedly seized and dragged her near a church steps as Easter service began, but she screamed attracting nearby youths.

Ray Baker Bertha Sargent Sheriff Pannett Pannett Baker OM Née Winchester Miss Sargent

Virginia native chosen to carve Stone Mountain memorial

Augustus Lakeman of New York, a native of Richmond, Va., has been named sculptor for the Stone Mountain Confederate Memorial after Gutzon Borglum was discharged. The executive committee announced the appointment after a directors meeting ratified the contract. Lakeman, 54, maintains a studio in New York City.

Atlanta Austisus Lakeman New York Stone Mountain Confederate Memorial Gutzon Borglum Lakeman Richmond New York City

Absence of Two Judges Delays Scott Writ Decision

In Springfield April 16 1904 a divided Supreme Court failed to act on Russell Scotts petition for a writ of superseders as two judges were absent and the five remaining wished to delay. Governor Small granted a day reprieve while Scott a Toronto resident sentenced to hang in Chicago for the murder of Joseph Maurer remains in limbo.

Associated Press Springfield Supreme Court Russell Scott

Rep. Oldfield Critically Ill After Appendectomy

Washington April 16 The condition of Representative William A Oldfield of Arkansas who underwent appendicitis surgery yesterday was described as very critical in a statement from his office.

Associated Press Washington William A. Oldfield Arkansas

Ladies Auxilary Benefit at Sound Hill School House

The Presbyterian Church ladies auxiliary invites the public to an entertainment on Friday April 17 at 8 p m at Sound Hill School House. A two act comedy with orchestra music will be followed by a cake sale and ice cream social to benefit the church. Admission 10 and 20 cents.

Sound Hill School House The Presbyterian Church Benefit Presbyterian Church

Miss Virginia Henkel Returns From Baltimore Visit

Miss Virginia Henkel arrived home last evening after visiting friends in Baltimore.

Virginia Henkel Baltimore

Plans for Bi Day Festival and Presbytery Session

Five hundred and twentieth stated Winchester Presbytery met in Romney Church to open Tuesday night April 21 with sermon by Rev. T B Daffin ofea town Virginia. The stated clerk is Dr J A ar yay of Hedgesville West Virginia. Members and elders expected to attend. Winchester church led by Rev Be McFuden with Blona om elder. Apple Blossom Festival details include admission fees and box seating for dignitaries. Traffic plan by Col Bryan Conrad calling for forty policemen to manage congestion. Mission nights planned for Wednesday and Thursday with church leadership sermons and doctrinal address by Rev 80 Moorefield. Coverage includes surrounding counties and regional reach. Ten-year membership and Sunday school growth cited for Freema Church.

Winchester Presbytery Romney Daffin Ea Town J. A. Ar Yay Hedgesville W. Va Winchester Church AG ‘Blona Phil H.elder Mr. Daffin Itke Mene Bryan Conrad W. White Ching Timnada Clarke Virginia Jefferson Morgan Hampshire Mineral Chiding Davis Thorne

Farm Union Will Meet Here Saturday

The Frederick County Farmers Educational and Co operative Union holds its regular monthly meeting in the Court House at Winchester on Saturday April 18 1924 at 2 p m. E M Punk is president and G L Rothgeb secretary ordered.

Frederick County

Kremer Undergoes Nose Operation At Local Clinic

Richard Kremer connected with Hable's clothing store is recovering from a minor operation performed on his nose by Doctors Snarr and Hawthorne yesterday morning. He will need a major operation within ten days for the same trouble.

Richard Kremer Hable’s Snarr and Hawthorne Mr. Kremer

Wanted house cleaners for private home

Wanted help for a private home cleaning job for three or four days starting in May Lith apply to B at Star Office. Reliable workers sought of any gender.

Star Office

Miss Rosenberger Leaves Hospital for Home Recovery

Miss Rosenberger has improved and will leave the hospital next Sunday. She will be taken to her home to recuperate fully.

Miss Rosenberger

Prince of Wales welcomed by Nigerian natives in Ilorin

The Prince of Wales arrived in Ilorin Nigeria this morning and was met by a loud and warm reception from local residents. The Associated Press report notes the cordial greeting and festival atmosphere accompanying his visit on April 16.

Associated Press Ilorin Nigeria Prince of Wales

Women Voters Plan Fall Program Across 1925-26

In Richmond Virginia on April 16 the National League of Women Voters general council began meetings to set conferences and voting on study and legislative recommendations. The sessions will cover international cooperation war child welfare self government living costs sanitation women in industry and more. Findings will later be presented at the main convention for action.

Associated Press Richmond General Council National League of Women Voters League

Public Sale Ad Pockets Household Items and Furniture

Public sale on Main Street Saturday April 10 at 1 30 pm lists household effects and antique furniture. Items include card table and bureau with additional notes on wages and roasted chicken feed as part of the listing.

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County Association Handley School Near East Cac Wheeler Shepherd I . Jones Augustus Lakeman Scott Rep. Oldfield Critically Ill Jimmy Col Freema Church Mnun Farm Union Prince Albina
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