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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1925

Page

3

Social and Personal Hack White Nuptials at Willow Lawn

The marriage of Mrs Lucy Willis White to Frank New comer Hack of Baltimore will be at 5 pm on Wednesday August 19 at Willow Lawn the residence of Mrs White's cousins Mr and Mrs Charles L Bowly on the Valley pike. Officiating is Rev Dr F T McFaden. The ceremony will be quiet with no attendants. The couple will sail for southern France after a New York visit.

Hack-White Willow Lawn Lucy Willis White Marshall Willis Frank Newcomer Hack Baltimore Willis Marshall H. G. Willis Union Bank of Inchester Charles Ridgeley White White South Washington Street Hack Frederick H. Hack City

Miss Madeline Muse Hosts Garden Party at Glendobbin

Miss Madeline Muse entertained Thursday evening at a garden party at historic Glendobbin the homeplace of Mr. and Mrs. B West on Apple Pie Ridge road. The lawn glowed with lanterns and roman candles. Guests included Portia Robinson Lily Massey Frances Kline Winifred Ward Wilda Hannum Janet Rinker Grace Ruth Ridgeway Ada Woore Pauline Shoop Virginia Stickley Louise Rhodes Maratha Reely Mrs B West Baker Mrs Virginia Davis Albert Robinson Robert Muse Carlton Muse J W Philips Dr Charles F Smith Paul Hook Eugene Wilmer Walter Anderson Arthur Garrett J Howard Ware J B Langdon Dr R Langdon John Ward Elbert Ridgeway Ansel Solenberger Roy Cather Paul Rhodes William Gold Fred Robinson.

Madeline Muse Glendobbin B. West Oes Apple Pie Ridge Miss Muse Portia Robinson Lily Massey Frances Kline Winifred Ward Wilda Hannum Janet Rinker Grace Ruth Esther Ridgeway Ada Jessie Woore Pauline Shoop Virginia Stickley Louise Rhodes Maratha Reely B. West Baker Virginia Davis Mesers Albert Robinson Robert Carlton Muse J. W. Philips Charles F. Smith Paul Robert Hook Eugene Wilmer Walter Anderson Arthur W. Garrett J. Howard Ware J. B. Langdon R. Langdon John W. Ward

Lovetts to Attend Lena Wolfe Wedding in Baltimore

Mr and Mrs Frank Lovett will motor tomorrow to Baltimore to attend Miss Lena Wolfe s wedding at Hazazzars Hall on West Franklin Street Upon returning they will be joined by Mr Lovett s brother William Lovett assistant city solicitor of Baltimore They will spend a few days here before going to Atlantic City with Harry Lovett for two weeks

Frank Lovett Baltimore Lena Wolfe Hazazzar’s West Franklin Street Mr. Lovett William Lovett Atlantic City Harry Lovett

Mrs Colbert Returns Home from Point of Rocks Visit

Mrs W T Colbert has been staying with her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs C P McVicar. She returned to her home at Point of Rocks Maryland accompanied by her niece and nephew Charles and Catherine McVicar for a short visit.

Morgantown Family Visiting Kin In Tidewater Trip

Mr and Mrs Basil N Henry and their young son Forest Henry and Orval Copeland of Morgantown West Virginia visit Mrs Kate Mills on Clifford Street en route home by auto from relatives in King William County Tidewater region.

Basil N. Henry Forest Henry Orval Copeland Morgantown W. Va Kate Mills Clifford Street King William County Tidewater

Prominent New York Apple Buyer Guests at Hotel Jack

Mr. L. Polhamus, his wife and daughter Beryl of New York, are guests at Hotel Jack. Polhamus, a leading apple buyer, has long been welcome here and returns to friends who greet him warmly.

Miad Vashti Barney Wardensville Jack 0.L. Polhamus Beryl New York Polhamus Apple

Baltimore guest Miss Hattie Berlin departs with hosts

Miss Hattie Berlin of Baltimore, who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Myer Hamburger, leaves tomorrow for home accompanied by the Hamburger couple. Mr. Fran Feinberg and Mr. Louis Wender also mentioned.

Hattie Berlin Baltimore Myer Hamburger Mrs. Hamburger Fran Feinberg Louis Wender

Mrs Nathanson and Two Children Visit City Hosts

Mrs J Nathanson and her two children from Baltimore are guests of Mr and Mrs P Kramer at their city home.

Mrs G Rusk Ill At Home On Fairmont Avenue

Mrs Edgar G Rusk has been quite ill at her home on Fairmont Avenue and was reported to be about the same today.

Dgar G. Rusk Fairmont Avenue

Berry ville Social Guest Arrives for Weekend Visit

Miss Catherine Jackson from Berryville is staying with Miss Ida Wyndham on West Water Street for the weekend as a social guest.

Catherine Jackson Berryville Ida Wyndham West Water Street

Illness and Travels Highlight Local News

Mr. H. D. Fuller remains seriously ill at his South Washington Street home. Mr. Harry K. Thaw returned to Kenilworth yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Affleck are spending several days in Washington.

H. D. Fuller South Washington Street Harry K. Thaw Kenilworth Mrs Fred Affleck Washington

Mr Frank N Hack Heads to Baltimore for Visit

Mr Frank N Hack left today for Baltimore where he will spend several days. A large subscription bridge party was in progress this afternoon at the Winchester Golf Club, after which supper will be served.

Frank N. Hack Baltimore Winchester Golf Club

Miss Kathleen McCartney To Return Home Tomorrow

Miss Kathleen McCartney visiting at the Roanoke home of her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Guerrant is expected to return to her home near Stephens City tomorrow.

Rena Painter Woodstock J. N. Newlin Stephens City Kathleen McCartney

Mrs Carroll Returns to Brooklandville with Mrs White

Mrs Charles Douglas Carroll left Willow Lawn in Brooklandville Md after a week as a guest of Mr and Mrs Charles L Bowly. She traveled back today accompanied by Mrs C Ridgley White who will stay for several days.

Charles Douglas Carroll Charles L. Bowly Willow Lawn Brooklandville, Md

Visit Details From Charles Town Residents

Mrs. Charles Coleman of Charles Town West Virginia visits the Rov and Mrs. D F Butsler at their home on South Market Street. Miss Susan Colston returns from a visit to friends in West Virginia.

Charles Coleman Charles Town W. Va D. F. Butsler South Market Street Susan Colston West Virginia

Reverend Rankin Visits Baltimore Friend in Hospital

The Reverend Father T. A. Rankin returned today from Baltimore where he spent most of the week with Reverend Father William A. McKeefry of Martinsburg West Virginia. Father McKeefry is a patient at St Agnes Hospital and his condition remains about the same.

T. A. Rankin Baltimore William A. McKeefry Martinsburg W. Va St. Agnes’ Hospital

Baltimore Conductor Resumes Run After Illness

Capt Joseph McLane veteran B and O passenger train conductor returns to service after two months illness at his Brunswick Maryland home. Mr B Harmer of this city who had acted in his place will take several days vacation before resuming duties.

Joseph McLane Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Brunswick B., Harmer

Mrs Schmidt Leaves East Orange for Washington Visit

Mrs. Joseph H. Schmidt of East Orange N J visiting her mother Mrs Florence Russell and relatives in the city departs this morning for Washington. She is accompanied by her sister Mrs Charles Grim and her daughter Mary Lee and will be guests of Mrs Dasenbrock for some time before returning home.

Joseph H. Schmidt Hast Orange N. J Florence Russell Washington Charles Grim Mary Lee Dasenbrock Schmidt East Orange

Visiting Mr Stanley Wilson to stay with McCormick family

Mr Stanley Wilson of Wheeling arrives and will guest with Mr and Mrs L W McCormick at their South Stewart street home for a week.

Stanley Wilson Wheeling L.W. McCormick South Stewart Street

Mrs Dalgethy Kerr and daughter visit city friends

Mrs G A Dalgethy Kerr and her daughter Miss Mary arrived last night. They plan to spend some time visiting friends and relatives in the city.

G. A. Dalgethy Kerr Mary

Solenberger Family Returns From Shenandoah Camping

Mr and Mrs John Solenberger and their daughter Mrs B A Heildenbach plus her two sons came back last night after a week camping at a bungalow along the Shenandoah river near Berry's Ferry.

John Solenberger B. A. Heildenbach Shenandoah River Berry's Ferry

Mrs Anna Smith Heads to Wheatfield Visit

Mrs Anna Smith leaves this morning for a month long visit with Mrs Ada Himel at her Wheatfield home before returning to Baltimore.

Anna Smith Ada Himel Wheatfield Baltimore

Miss Josephine Triplett Bets Weekend Visit at Gore

Miss Josephine Triplett of Washington arrived at noon today and will spend the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Bean at Gore, sharing time in the countryside residence.

Josephine Triplett Washington Mrs. C. P. Bean Gore

Miss Mayme Spellman Relapses. Parlor to Stay Closed

The many friends of Miss Mayme Spellman regret a relapse at her East Piccadilly Street home. Her beauty parlor will not reopen the first of the month as was expected last week.

Mayme Spellman East Piccadilly Street

Mrs. Robinson Visits City Residents Return Home

Mrs. Robinson of Philadelphia, who had been staying with Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Trenary at their home in the city, returned home today after her visit.

Mrs. Robinson Philadelphia Charles W. Trenary

Miss Rose Cross and Miss Gibson Return Home in Buena Vista

Miss Rose Cross and Miss Mary Gibson of Buena Vista Va who had been guests of Mr and Mrs Cross on South Main street returned to their homes there today.

Rose Cross Mary Gibson Buena Vista, Va Mrs. Cross South Main Street

Lantz and son depart Washington after Capon Bridge visit

Mr. Fred Lantz and his son Oscar left this morning for Washington following a month at Capon Bridge staying with Mrs. J N Frye.

Fred Lantz Oscar Washington Capon Bridge J. N. Frye

Mrs Caroline Lantz Guest of Mrs Henry Schneider

Mrs Caroline Lantz of Washington is visiting Mrs Henry Schneider on South Braddock Street for the next week.

Caroline Lantz Washington Henry Schneider South Braddock Street

Miss Larrick Graduates, Heads to Clifton Forge Work

Miss Sadie Larrick of Middletown has completed her course at National Business College in Roanoke Virginia and will leave early next week to join Virginia Westinghouse Company in Clifton Forge, where she has accepted a position.

Sadie Larrick Middletown National Business College Roanoke Isabelle Hammack Miss Larrick Clifton Forge Virginia-Westinghouse Company

Waltz and Stultz Attend Potomac Edison Staff Meeting

Mr. H. P. Waltz and Mr. D. F. Stultz spent the day in Hagerstown attending a staff meeting of the Potomac Edison Company.

H. P. Waltz D. F. Stultz Hagerstown Potomac-Edison Company

Presbyterian Church Business Circle Meeting Notice

Business Circle No. 11 of the Presbyterian Church will meet Tuesday August 4 at the home of Mrs. Gerfreds Hershmen on National Avenue.

The Presbyterian Church Gerfreds Hershmen National Avenue

Return of Magruder Family from Visit to Richmond

Mrs. Elbert T. Magruder and her young son have left Mrs. Magruder's mother Mrs. William Bromley and returned to Richmond. Accompanying them is Mr. Richard L. Bromley who will stay with his sister for several weeks.

Elbert T. Magruder

Wanted Large Clean Cotton Rags At Star Office

Classified item seeks large clean cotton rags priced at 3 cents per pound with drop off at the Star office.

Star Office

Boy Scouts Plan Annual Camp on Capon River

Scouts of Troop No. 1 depart for their annual camp on Capon river Wednesday at 6 am. The group arranged a 75 cent daily charge per boy with Theodore Henry handling cooking and Fred Stine as assistant scoutmaster. Activities include athletics, swimming, canoeing, and hiking, with many boys aiming for the full ten days.

Boy Scouts Capon River Theodore Henry Virginia Besth Company I Fred Stine University of Maryland Law School Cooper Merchandise and Oil Company

Miners Protest Time Register at Greenwood Collieries

Eight hundred workers at the Greenwood collieries of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company went on strike in Lansford Pennsylvania to oppose a new time registering system. The measure would require all employees including contract miners to log entry and exit times. The strike is a protest, with no wage reductions involved, and the company plans to roll out the system at other mines starting Monday.

Lansford Greenwood Colleries Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company

La Follette Honored as Lincoln Type at Memorial Meeting

Robert M. La Follette was hailed as the statesman most nearly the type of Abraham Lincoln in resolutions prepared for a La Follette memorial meeting in Chicago. Continued support was pledged to the aims and ideals of the progressive party.

Associated Press Chicago Robert M. LaFollette Wisconsin Abraham Lincoln LaFollette Progressive Party

Services at Cedar Cliff Presbyterian Church

There will be services at Cedar Cliff Presbyterian Church tomorrow morning at 10 30 conducted by the Rev. Joseph Ducknall in the absence of the regular pastor.

Cedar Cliff Cedar Cliff Presbyterian Church Joseph Ducknall

Tragedy at Breakfast Table In Richmond Case

The Rev George W Holder shot and killed his wife then killed himself at their home in Richmond Va during breakfast forcing his daughters from a former marriage to summon help. Coroner said no inquest. note found indicating disposal of property and insurance. Holder had retired from ministry years earlier with ill health suspected.

Holder Hanover County Richmond George W. Holder

British Subject Killed In Nanking Riot

From Peking August 1 AP reports a riot at the International Export Company factory in Nanking after a wage dispute. One British subject was killed, four rioters died, several wounded. British marines guard the factory. most British employees have been taken to warships. One employee is said to be prisoner.

Associated Press Peking Nanking International Export Company

Evacuation of Ruhr By French Now Complete

Paris officials announced this morning that the French evacuation of the Ruhr is complete and no French soldiers remain in the mining and industrial basin after midnight. The occupation began January 11, 1923, and the withdrawal ends a long period that dominated German reparations reporting, though the French press largely ignored the event.

Ruhr Associated Press Paris Ruhrs Germany

United Brethren Sunday Services Schedule

United Brethren announces Sunday services with Sabbath school at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m Christian Endeavor at 7 16 p m led by Miss Gladys Miller Prayer service Wednesday evening led by Miss Hazel Bailey.

Christian Endeavor Gladys Miller Hazel Bailey

League Leaders Letters Quoted About Politics

Judge Rose MacDonald head of the League of Women Voters in Clarke county says published reports claim the league backs Senator Mapp in the gubernatorial race. She cites letters and constitutional provisions forbidding endorsements and notes her long leadership roles in Clarke and state leagues.

Rose MacDonald League Women Voters Clarke County State League Mapp Richmond National League Miss McDonald Washington Star Times-Dispatch Adele Clarke Ida M. Thompson MacDonald Clarke County League Alexandria Toronto Can Virginia

Burnt horse flesh blamed for turkeys death case

Phillip Williams, a colored man near Stephensons, was arrested on an unusual charge. A neighbor claimed her turkeys died after eating burnt horse flesh from a cremation Phillips conducted. He said limberneck disease caused the deaths and paid for the turkeys to avoid trouble. the warrant was withdrawn after costs.

Phillip. Williams Stephensons Robert Stump Phillip Philip

Band of Gypsies Invade Winchester With Nine Automobiles

A large group described as the largest band of gypsies to visit Winchester arrived today from Berryville, parking in front of the Elks Club on North Braddock Street with nine automobiles and more than fifty people. Police ordered them to leave, and they departed via the Valley Pike, one officer trailing to ensure departure.

Winchester Elks Club North Braddock Street Berryville Doran Boyd Valley Tollgate

Voter push for primary day on Tuesday August fourth

Every man and woman voter is urged to vote in primary Tuesday Aug 4. Polls open from 5 a.m. to 7:11 p.m.

Death of Miss Evalina McGuire Faces Public Rites

Evalina Parker McGuire, 66, died at her home in Barryville after a week of heart trouble. She was daughter of the late Dr. William McGuire and Mrs. Nancy Moss McGuire, and an aunt to several local residents. Funeral services will be Sunday at 3 PM in Grace Episcopal Church with interment in the church yard. Pallbearers named.

Barryville Evalina Parker McGuire William McGuire Nancy Moss McGuire Church Street Miss McGuire Hunter H. McGuire Richmond Edward McGuire That City Frank Whiting Mary E. White William Travers Lewis Berryville Rich Nannie McGuire William P. McGuire Winchester George W. West Blackburs Smith A. P. Osborne J. Tesend Burwell Josaph F. Horace Smithey H. B Frank V. Tilford Lydia K. Stribling Gloucester County Carter Catlett United States Army Honolulu Catlett Mitirried

Come to the Empire Theater to welcome Byrd home

Empire Theater invites the public to a Monday evening event, August 3 at 8 o clock to welcome Byrd home. The program promises a warm reception with hometown hospitality and a brief speech by local figures. Attendees are urged to arrive early.

Miss Wills Falls to Miss Ryan in Seabright Singles

In Seabright today Helen Wills of Berkeley was defeated by Elizabeth Ryan of England in straight sets 3-6 3-6 in the final women’s singles at the Seabright tournament.

Miss Wills Miss Ryan Associated Press

Cake Sale At South End Yard Party Tonight

A community event invites residents to the South End Yard Party this evening offering cake and refreshments. Organizers say funds raised support neighborhood activities. Local volunteers welcome attendees and contributions.

May Brothers Sold to Philadelphia Athletics

Martinsburg Blue Ridge League pitchers Kid and Orie May of Staunton Va. were sold to the Philadelphia Athletics. Martinsburg club officials announced the deal and said the brothers would report to Philadelphia at the end of the current Blue Ridge season. The consideration was 2500 dollars.

Associated Press Martinsburg W. Va Aug Kid Orie May Staunton Burg Philadelphia Athletic Club Philade Blue Ridge

Miners Walk Out Over Unsettled Grievances in Hazleton

Four hundred anthracite miners at the Drifton collieries struck in Hazleton Pa after alleging slow settlement of grievances by the Lehigh Valley Coal Company. A prior strike at the mine had halted work but resumed on promises of adjustment.

Associated Press Hazleton Lehigh ‘Valley Coal Company Drifton

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