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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1925
Page
3
A wedding occurred yesterday afternoon at the United Brethren Church with Rev George W Stowe performing the ceremony. The couple, Miss Helen Elliott and her partner, were joined in marriage at around B o'clock, according to local reports.
Christ Episcopal Church schedules holy communion morning prayer and sermon on the Resurrection. Evening prayer and sermon follow with the High Church service at 3:30 and 9 PM. A People�s Picture Service at Empire precedes. Easter musical program repeated at morning prayer service. visitors welcome.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and the Pennsylvania Railroad agreed for five years to use the latter’s passenger terminal in New York City. The lease runs to September 1, 1926, dissolving in next September as the arrangement continues.
Sofia reports drastic measures to prevent further terror amid the Sveti Kral Cathedral attack. Patrols blanket streets as stores close and mourning spreads. deaths include parliament members and many wounded feared dead. London confirms a death list of 160 with officials saying casualties rise.
Washington reports a proposal to abolish passport and visa fees for all but immigrant passports. The plan, contained in the immigration act draft, has yet to receive replies from any nation as of April 18. State Department notes no definite commitment from countries yet.
The Rev Dr C A Freed of Newberry is to occupy the Grace Lutheran pulpit Sunday April 19 at 11 am and 7 30 pm He will teach the men s Bible class at 9 58 amg fr Freed is a native of Waynesboro Augusta Va and has many friends in this region It is expected large congregations will attend Sunday to hear his discourses.
The memory of J T Fritts of Bartonsville is honored as he dies in Memorial Hospital at age 18 following illness. He was a Stephens City High School student and a popular classmate. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs Josephus T Fritts and two brothers Edwin and Robert. Funeral at 2 from Bartonsville church, interment at Atts Cemetery. Pallbearers include J Russell Sarg, Orndorff, Waldo Enington, Rinker, Darrill Petrie, James Golliday.
The Weather Bureau forecast for the week starting Monday shows showers in the North and Middle Atlantic States at the start and end of the period. Temperatures are expected to run about normal for most of the week.
Crown Point Indiana April 13 Mrs Anna Cunningham of Gary Indiana a widow confessed she killed three of her children with poison and was arraigned before Justice of the Peace H H Kemp in her jail cell on a first degree murder charge and bound over to the Criminal Court of Lake County without bail
In East St Louis on April 18 a quarrel outside the First National Bank led to a fatal shootout. A younger armed man and an elderly companion exchanged fire with a bystander and police. Patrolman David Mohler was mortally wounded, with Detectives Sergeant George Searab and Burfis responding to the scene.
Will Til Lion 0 Tiberclass We Be Brown of the Blue Ridge Sanutorium Charlottesville Virginia will be the guest of the Lions at their meeting Tuesday at noon He will deliver a lecture on Tuberculosis During his stay he will be the guest of Dr L M Allen.
Winchester friends receive cards announcing the marriage of Miss Lucille Elizabeth Lynn to Dr. Isaac Morris Hay at St. Augustine Florida on April 15 The groom’s father J Frank Roystone and his wife Mrs Roystone along with Miss Lynn formerly lived in Winchester where Roystone ran a building and contracting business.
GREENOCK Scotland April 18 Many persons have been killed in a disaster at the Slemorlie reservoir. The nature of the disaster was not described by press association dispatches.
Three officers Lieut Scheuer of Oregon Chief Earle Reher of California and Lieut-Comdr Ro Byrd Winchester Virginia are picked by the Department to accompany the MacMillan Arctic Expedition this summer. Three enlisted machinist mates from various locations join as two of the flight crew.
Announcement states Luray Virginia will host a large modern fireproof hotel. An option is on the Long site atop Main Street hill, property owned by G. Bailey. Luray lies at the foothills of the Blue Ridge in Page Valley near Shenandoah.
A proposed Shenandoah Ni National Park site near Luray Caverns attracts thousands from Washington and the eastern cities, with a highway link from New Market promising easier access. The elevated location offers a wide, scenic area that could foster major growth in tourism and related development.
Indianapolis April 18 D S Stephenson former Ku Klux Klan grand dragon and two alleged companions Earl Kiick and rl Gentry indicted for first degree murder by Marion county grand jury in the death of Madge Oberholtzer after a poison attack at Hammond Indiana. Charges allege failure to provide medical attention after the attack and include counts of mayhem battery and conspiracy.
Maymond S Himelright 28 of 843 Fairview avenue died last evening after a long illness from tuberculosis. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs Oy Himelright and survived by his widow three brothers and three sisters. Relatives meet Monday morning for a prayer service and the funeral cortege leaves for Laurel Hill Church with interment at Gravel Springs.
The Seventh Day Adventist church at 16 West Cork Street invites all to Sunday evening services at 7:45. The program features a talk titled Why Is It Necessary For Christ to Come? and Will He Come In Person. A question box will be available for attendees.
Salvation Army week end services announced with services at 5 30 pm this evening and a preaching session at 2 30 pm at the local school. Rev My dub will lead. All are welcome to attend.
The Prince of Wales witnessed a striking pageant in Kano, Nigeria, as more than 20,000 African troops dressed in native trappings entertained from dawn. Dense crowds flooded jungle roads for miles seeking the spectacle, with drums, horses, and ceremonial displays drawing wild cheers from observers.
Orchard tourists committee requests loan of automobiles for orchard tour next Thursday and Friday. Volunteers to lead the outing are sought to drive and assist visitors during the festival event.
New York April 17. Babe Ruth lies on a hospital cot after an influenza attack worsened by surgery for complications. The star outfielder, once optimistic about returning for the open game against Washington, was under anesthesia and resting tonight as the Yankees begin the season.
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