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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1925
Page
2
A Ladies' National social gathering will be held at 7 30 tonight at the home of Mrs William R Willis on Market Street to discuss preliminary arrangements for the annual observance of Memorial Day in the National Cemetery set for Saturday May 30.
Mrs. Hilda Hughes and Mrs. G L Hughes led a group of about ten thousand youngsters and their families at White House slopes for Easter Monday. The event, hosted by the Hughes family formerly of Clearbrook and now residing in Washington, featured children rolling their toy kegs downhill on the lawn.
A monthly meeting of the ipter Daughters of dy will be held at the Ale Library at 2:30 Friday afternoon.
Reverend and Mrs Luther P Gable of Lyn, N Y, visit Mr and Mrs A Ldt at their residence noting a cordial reunion and social engagement during their stay in the city.
A ceremony occurred last night at 7 oclock on Winchester Avenue conducted by Rev. Kh. A number of friends attended. C Cowles has left Washington California for the remainder of the spring. The piece notes well known figures in Win wis and references the home of Mrs Able on West Water Street.
Pauline Shoop a student returns to Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore after spending time with her mother Mrs Blanche Shoop at their home on South Braddock Street in the city.
Mr Donald Nixdorf of Baltimore will arrive Friday to spend the weekend with his mother Mrs Albert L Baker at her North Main Street home.
Miss Lucille Anderson, Miss Roga lie Cox, and Misses Elizabeth and Jeanne Stuart with Mr Emmett Stuart motored to Blacksburg today to attend dances at Virginia Polytechnic Institute to be held Friday and Saturday nights.
Mr and Mrs Walter Shiner and Mr and Mrs Leslie Grim and Lyle Grim of Winchester spent one by Sunday with Mr James Eckardt at Front Royal Virginia. Record.
Mrs J H Jones and her daughter Estelle of Winchester were Easter guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Je Be Shiner in Front Royal.
Henry A E White formerly of this city now resides at 204 South Aerie street Raleigh North Carolina after living some time in Bedford Virginia.
Mrs. Robert Maher of New York arrived for a visit to her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Joseph P Miller at their Braddock street home.
Mrs Michael Lillis returned from Wilmington Delaware after attending the funeral of her nephew the late Mr Henry Barr.
Mrs J Hammond Boyles and her daughter Rosemary from Detroit visit the formers mother Mrs Hannah Boyles on North Main street and plan calls on Mr and Mrs Carlos F Copenhaver in Clarke county before returning home.
Mrs Clark H Purcell came home last evening after a brief visit to Baltimore.
Baltimore staff correspondent reports William McClenahan notes a wintry delay before the Apple Blossom Festival set for next week. Local coverage highlights preparation and anticipated crowds as events line up.
Mr and Mrs J F Hughes of this ferty and Mr H F Hughes and his sister Mrs Clatterbuck of Bayard Va spent the Easter holidays with relatives and friends in Washington.
Mr Louis Grimm returned last he attended the funeral of his cousin the late Mr Henry Barr whose death occurred there several days ago.
Mr and Mrs J F Hodgson and their son Jack have motored from Philadelphia and are guests of Mr and Mrs Charles F Copenhaver at Providence Chapel Clarke County Virginia, staying with the brother in law and sister.
Fragmentary text mentions Ribel and Jessie Emery and Mr and Mrs Gilbert at Point Pleasant West Virginia. Reading remains unclear but suggests a social or family record item from the area.
Miss Mary Bell DeHaven shows improvement after several days of illness at the Gainesboro area home of her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Charles Brennery.
Mrs Ellie Engle of Charles Town is the guest of Mrs P he at her home near the My School.
Mrs L and Brown of Middletown spent the day shopping in town. The outing highlights everyday retail activity and social routines in the community.
Readable fragments note Miss Katherine An and Eyma Gwin will attend a caster event. A mention of Viria Military Institute and Virginia Polytechnic Institute appears, suggesting a connection to attending dances or gatherings at these institutions.
Mr and Mrs Preston Orr and Mr and Mrs Harry Sartelle have been on a weeklong visit with their grandson Master Harry Sartelle Jr on a return trip from St Petersburg Florida where they spent the winter.
Miss Thelma Tegts of Stephens City spent today as the guest of Miss Virginia Davis at Stephenson, sharing a day of social calling and companionship in a small town setting.
The Rev. A A Kelly of Norwood Pennsylvania is singled out at the George Washington Hotel in a local social note noting his prominence and presence at the event.
Among guests at the Jack Hotel are Mr ZoO Meager of Baltimore, Mr PB Hammond of Frederick, and Mr and Mrs Frank N Schmidt. William H Becker of New York is also listed among attendees.
Mrs Mary C Smith formerly of Ewart Street resided with her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs McCormick. She returned to her home in Moundsville West Virginia after an extended stay.
In Baltimore officials identified as Gomelt Becker Dey and McCab are listed among the city’s authorities. The fragment hints at a formal roster or meeting context involving these names and other officials.
Mr Frank Armstrong president of a fruit company and Mrs Grabbs along with other company representatives are at the George Weaklington Hotel to discuss business matters.
The text notes a man seeds his daughter at Fort Low Seminary and returns home to Jacksonville. It mentions a recent purchase of a German police dog from Mr. Robert Swartz and plans to take it to Florida. Mr Emory Dalles visits Crogs Junction for business as Mrs W L Darr arrives and Mrs H Hawkins plans to visit on North Market Street.
RELIANCE Virginia April 16 community notes list visits and relatives. Mr Fred Eberly of Main Ferry Ohio and Mr and Mrs C EB Cooley share social visits with Mrs Fred Willey and daughter Freda. Mr J K Gruver of HySEivale Maryland visited D N Graver for weekend. W P Dandaker of Pittsburgh staying with family. Miss Myrtle Keener of Washington visiting Floyd Derflinger’s family. Mildred Menefee teacher spending Easter with sister in Alexandria. Elsie Grover guest of Helen and Bowers. W Cooley family of 8burg at C E Cooley’s. Charles and Robert Steele home briefly from work. Mrs Arthur Mitchell of lick visiting. W R Widmyer family from Washington visiting locally. Mrs Lucy McDermott of Soton guest of Mrs Sue.
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