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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1925

Page

3

Birthday Dinner for Patterson Family Marks Eighteenth Birthdays

Delightful social page notes a surprise birthday dinner Sunday at the Patterson home in Winchester honoring son Harry and nephew William Good of Grimes on their eighteenth birthdays. Guests from Grimes Welltown Chambersville and Gainesboro attend, with old-time country dinner at 2:30 and decorative table flowers.

Paterson Ronte J. E. Patterson Northwestern Harry William Good Grimes Winchester J. N. Good Frank ‘Unger Bunker Hill W. Va Raymond Bayliss Chambersville Florence Good Clara Affieck Maggie Carper Vaucluse Mlizabeth Wright Opal ‘Malone Welltown Agnes DuChamse Minnie Patterson John Massie Raymond Linden Pingley Harry Cain Robert Costello Ernest Troy Milburn Woodrow Milburn

Annual Foxcroft Horse Show Set For May Fourth

The Foxcroft Horse Show, a noted society event in recent years, will be held Monday May 4 at 10 am in Foxcroft Middleburg. The program features eighteen classes promising varied competition and draws visitors from Loudoun nearby counties and eastern cities. Many entrants own horses associated with Foxcroft School.

Foxcroft Middleburg Loudoun Foxcroft School

Hillyard and Nave Wed in Martinsburg Ceremony

Maurice McKinley Hillyard, ice dealer from Winchester, married Miss Margaret May Nave, formerly of Chambersburg, Pa., now residing in Martinsburg. The wedding occurred Tuesday at 3 PM at St. John's Lutheran Church parsonage on West Martin Street, officiated by Dr. F R Wagner.

Maurice McKinley Hillyard Miss Nave Martinsburg W. Va Evening Journal Winchester Margaret May - Nave Chambersburg F. R. Wagner St. John’s Lutheran Church West Martin Street George E Lillian Hillyard John Mma Nave

Colston and Pierce wed in Alexandria Va

Mr. Bean Colston former deputy clerk of Frederick County Circuit Court and Miss Helen Virginia Pierce of Clarke County Va were married in Alexandria by Rev T J Lambert. After a wedding trip they will reside in Clarke County then move to Balboa Panama Canal Zone where Colston works for the United States government. The bride a Clarke County teacher wore a chepe satin ensemble. Guests from Clarke and Summit Point attended.

Bean Colston Circuit Court Frederick County Winchester Helen Virginia Pierce Hugh Pierce Clarke County Alexandria T. J. Lambert Methodist Episcopal Church Soufth Panama Canal Zone United States Balboa Colston Pacific Canal Clarke Summit Point W. Va Virginia Phil. H. Gold Canal Zone Clarke Sunty

Surprise Birthday Party For Mrs Q Ty Ritter

Mrs O T Ritter enjoyed a surprise party last night on the Valley Pike to honor her birthday. Over fifty guests attended, including out of town cousin Miss Delilah Harlee of Washington. The evening featured dancing and amusements followed by a buffet supper before guests departed late.

Q. Ty. Ritter O.T. Ritter Tomié Valley ‘Pike Fmily Delilah Harlee Washington Ritter

Miss Ann Venable Wed to L Clifford Trannis

Mr and Mrs Clarence M Venable of Front Royal announce the marriage of their only daughter Miss Ann Elizabeth Venable to Mr L Clifford Trannis of Baltimore Md The wedding unites two prominent families and marks a new chapter for the Venable and Trannis households.

Ann Venable Trannils Clarence M. Venable Front Royal Ann Elizabeth Venable L. Clifford Trannis Baltimore

Ceremony Held At Bride’s East Main Street Home

The ceremony occurred at the bride’s home on East Main Street Sunday afternoon with Ted Hickman of Baltimore serving as best man. Only a few friends attended the intimate wedding before the couple departed for Washington and Baltimore by auto.

East Main Street Ted Hickman Baltimore Washington Anto

Visit Guests At George Washington Hotel

Among the guests at the George Washington Hotel are Mr and Mrs Leckett of Washington. Mr Leckett is pilot on the Mayflower, the President s yacht, and has held this post for 24 years.

George Washington Hotel Mrs. Leckett Washington

Miss Delilah Harlowe Returns to Washington as Nurse

Miss Delilah Harlowe returns to Washington today where she serves as a private nurse. She had been the guest since Sunday of her parents Mr and Mrs Morton Harloe.

Delilah Harlowe Washington Morton Harloe

Siblings Illness Notice From Martinsburg Journal

Miss Susan Howard of Albemarle? Albin Virginia? is away by the illness of her sister Mrs Samuel Clark of West Virginia Avenue.

Susan Howard Albin Samuel Clark West Virginia Avenue Martinsburg W. Va Evening Journal

Mr. Carl Brown Spends Weekend in Washington

Carl Brown spent the weekend in Washington visiting sites and meeting contacts. The trip highlighted ongoing discussions and local engagements with regional officials.

Carl Brown Washington

Birth of Baby Girl for Mr and Mrs Wagner

Mr and Mrs Harold Wagner receive congratulations on the birth of a baby girl. Mrs Wagner was formerly Miss Mary Rathman.

Harold. Wagner Wagner Mary Rathman

Mr Allen Jackson Returns to VPI After Weekend with Father

Mr Allen Jackson came back to Virginia Polytechnic Institute in Blacksburg after spending the weekend with his father, 4 H Jackson, on West Germain. The note records his return to campus and family visit.

Mr. Allen Jackson Blacksburg 4. H. Jackson West Germain

Barr Returns to P. J. at Blacksburg After Visit

Pat Barr arrived back in Blacksburg to join P. J. after spending several days with his sister Mrs. Butler on North Main Street.

Pat” Barr P. J Blacksburg Mrs. Butler North Main Street

Fr. David Yost Travels to Charles Town on Business

Father David F. Yost is spending the day in Charles Town West Virginia for business matters.

David F. Yost Charles Town W. Va

Miss Winifred Ward Weekend Visit Mentioned

Miss Winifred Ward of Capon Bridge West Virginia spent the weekend in a county town visiting relatives and attending local events.

Winifred Ward Capon Bridge W. Va

Bridge club and local notes from Mount Jackson area

Mary Alice Yost hosted at West Piccadilly street as one of the Bridge Clubs met this afternoon at Mrs. John ny Campbell’s home on West Cork street. Harold Wissler, who once had an appendix removed at Memorial Hospital, returned today to his Mount Jackson home.

Mary Alice Yost West Piccadilly Street Johnny Campbell West Cork Street Harold Wissler Memorial Hospital Mount Jackson

Potomac Edison Official Visits Hagerstown Today

Mr. C. F. Collins, appliance manager of the Potomac Edison Company, of Hagerstown, was a business visitor in town today.

C. F. Collins Potomac Edison Company Hagerstown

Mrs Clark and daughter visiting sister at Cross Junction

Mrs W. 8 Clark and her daughter Thelma Clark are spending several days at the home of Mrs Braithwaite, the Clark family's sister, at Cross Junction.

Mrs. W. 8. Clark Thelma Clark Mrs. Clark Mrs. Braithwaite Cross Junction

Baltimore Visitor Buys Nash Car in Town

Mr. Arthur White, representante of the D. Myers Company of Baltimore, spent several days in town and recently purchased a Nash automobile from Mr. Herbert Shutte.

Arthur White D. Myers Company Baltimore Herbert Shutte

Guests at the Jack Ho tel include notable travelers

Among the guests at the Jack Ho tel are Mr. E. McCauseland of Alaska known in Winchester, Mr. P. B Hammond of Frederick, and Mr. E. T. Robertson.

Jack Hotel E. McCauseland Alaska Winchester P. B Hammond Frederick E. T. Robertson

Mrs Foster M Reeder Guests at North Washington Home

Mrs Foster M Reeder arrived from Greenwich Connecticut and will stay with her aunt Miss Libby Meormick at her North Washington Street home.

Foster M. Reeder Greenwich, Conn Libby Meormick North Washington Street

Mrs J W Stine and Mrs Hubert Gough Visiters

Mrs J W Stine of Capon Road shops in town. Mrs Hubert Gough returns to Ashland North Carolina after visiting Mr and Mrs P W Lockhart on South Main Street.

J. W. Stine Capon Road Hubert Gough Ashland N. C P. W. Lockhart South Main Street

Mr D W Ritenour Spends Day in Washington on Business

Mr D W Ritenour spent the day in Washington on business. He met with officials and discussed matters related to his interests, returning with brief notes and follow up items for his associates.

D. W. Ritenour Washington

Virginia District 6 meet set for Bridgewater College

The Virginia High School Literary and Athletic League District 6 will hold its annual meet at Bridgewater College, to select district champions for state contests at the University of Virginia May 9. Events include debate, girls and boys reading and speaking, and several athletic races and jumps. Eight counties are expected to send representatives with preliminaries Friday and finals Saturday. Clarke County entries list debaters, speakers, readers, and athletes, with contests and chaperones to attend the baseball game and May Day celebration on campus.

Star Bridgewater Virginia High School Literary and Athletic League Bridgewater College Augusta Clarke Frederick Highland Page Rockingham Shenandoah Warren University of Virginia D. G. Cooley Berryville H. E. Wakeman Stanley W. W. Garner Strasburg Clarke County Winchester Frederick County Virginia Fritts Frances Jolliffe Boyce Harry Rickard Elizabeth Grim Dorothy B. Cooley E. Jacquelin Smith William Clagett Joseph Jones John Hardesty William Parker

Disciples Speakers Urge Unity Within Church

In Chicago on April 29 Rev C E Lemmon urged greater cooperation among Disciples of Christ. He said the denomination faces an epoch of unification after a century of tension between congregational independence and centralized leadership. The meeting followed discussions on interdenominational unity and church union from the local level upward.

Chicago Congress of Disciples of Christ C. E. Lemmon St. Louis Lemmon Charles Morrison Christian Century Disciples Jie Peter Ainslie Baltimore

Quote from Uncle Ken on fatigue after work

A colorful remark from Uncle Ken in the Washington Star noting that a man cannot be more exhausted after sixteen hours of work than after pleasure, highlighting fatigue as a universal constant.

Ken Washington Star

Reaching Home Rodney Emmart Dies Sudden

Rodney B. Emmart a leading farm and fruit grower of Cedar Grove in the county, died suddenly yesterday at his home. His son in law Jerry Bennett managed his affairs while he had been retired. Funeral at Pleasant Valley Church with Rev. Ludwig officiating. interment Little Mountain Cemetery. He was about 70, born near Gainesboro. survived by wife Ella Brannon, daughter Mrs. Jerry Bennett, and two brothers William and Clinton Emmart.

Rodney B. Emmart Cedare Mr. Emmart Jerry Bennett Emmart A. C. Swimley Pleasant Valley Church Nev R. Ludwig Little Mountain Cemetery Jacob Emmart Gainesboro Ella Brannon Cedar Grove William Emmart Berryville Clarke Clinton Emmart Gayiesboro

Dark Manchester magistrate interrupts marriage remark

In Manchester England a magistrate was interrupted by a sharp exclamation after asking a plea, “You are married?” The incident shows tension as the exchange reveals social expectations and decorum in a courtroom setting.

Manchester England

Tickie Says A Study Ad Will Restore A Newspaper

A fragment notes a study ad promising to restore a newspaper. The readable text hints at a promotional claim without specific names, dates, or places. Further details are unreadable.

People to be Scared by Uncle Eben Motto

A fragment from the Washington Star notes Uncle Eben remarks that people are naturally frightened, shaping reactions to ghost stories and secretive events. The line hints at cultural attitudes without a full report or named events.

Uncle Eben Washington Star

Statement of Financial Condition of Western Frederick Bank

Statement of the Financial Condition of Western Frederick Bank Gore Frederick County Virginia as of April 6 1925 for the State Corporation Commission. Loans and discounts overdrafts unsecured other real estate owned furniture and fixtures cash and due from banks capital stock paid in surplus fund undivided profits paid for interest expenses and taxes dividends unpaid deposits subject to check savings deposits certified checks total deposits due to banks reps deposits notes and bills rediscounted reserved for accrued interest on deposits reserved for accrued taxes wealth of entities and figures missing or unclear in source text.

Western Frederick Bank Gore Frederick State Virginia Thaie Pete The State Corporation Commission Bob. Hook Goren State of Virginia

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