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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1926

Page

6

Richards Family Reunion At Evergreen Mountain Falls

Evergreen home of Mr and Mrs E V Richards hosted a social gathering last Sunday with numerous Richards family members present from Winchester Nebraska Bangor Pa and elsewhere. Attendees included Mrs Koontz Miss Thelma Richards Mrs Stuart Green Roy Richard Miss Artha Richard Boyd Richard Mrs Cammer Rev C E Koontz Lando White Frank Keckley Gladys Carpenter Loring Trippler Lewis Carpenter and others. A large dinner and music highlighted the event and several generations were represented.

Richards Evergreen E. V. Richards Mountain Falls Koontz Nebraska Thelma Richard Winchester Stuart Green Roy Richard Artha Richard Boyd Richard A. Cammer C. E. Koontz Lando White Frank Keckley Gladys Carpenter Loring Trippler Lewis Carpenter

Wedding Dinner Tendered Mr Price and Bride

Elegant dinner at Mrs. G O Robeys Martinsburg home honored new bride Ethel Robey and her husband Lawrence Price linked to the Virginia Highway Commission. They plan to make their home near Boyce Virginia. The event was hosted days after their Hagerstown wedding. Mrs Robey was aided by George W Riley and Juanita Riley. F L Largent assisted with piano.

Mr. Price G. O. Robey Kentucky Avenue Martinsburg Lawrence Price Hagerstown Ethel Robey Virginia Highway Commission Charles Price Boyce Robey

Mr. Seal Improves After Memorial Hospital Operation

John H. Seal Sr., a Winchester painter and contractor, is reported improving after surgery at Memorial Hospital. It will be several weeks before he can return home on West Cork Street. Officers Elected By W C T U at Friends Meeting House. The W C T U held its regular meeting and elected officers for the coming year. Mrs Don Mattison was named president with Mrs Clevenger treasurer, Mrs Dale corresponding secretary, and Miss Anna Rees recording secretary. Delegates chosen to the Radford state convention include Mrs H C Jones and Mrs Bly.

Seal John H. Seal Winchester Memorial Hospital Cork Street W. C. TU Friends Meeting House Don Mattison Clevenger Dale Anna Rees H. C. Jones Bly Radford

Miss Irene Stickley Returns Home After Auto Crash Injury

Miss Irene Stickley of Vaucluse has been brought home from University Hospital Charlottesville Virginia after an auto accident near the University of Virginia on July 4. She improves slowly and can sit up in a wheeled chair but time is needed before she can walk. She was treated by Dr Allan Voschell, a noted bone specialist.

Irene Stickley William M. Stickley Vaucluse University Hospital Charlottesville University of Virginia Miss Stickley Allén Voschell Woschell Winchester

Birthday Party For Miss Diora Chappelle At Home

A Saturday evening gathering at Mr and Mrs A M Chappelle home near Boyce Clarke County honored their daughter Miss Diora Chappelle. Many young guests enjoyed the hospitality and she received numerous gifts and wishes for future celebrations.

A. M. Chappelle Boyce Clarke County Diora Chappelle Chappelle Miss Chappelle

Local Visitors and Residents Spotted in Town Tonight

Mrs. W. White and family of Trenton N J stopped at the George Washington Hotel. Several locals and visitors were noted including Miss Fern Fogle slowly improving after an auto accident and Miss Helen Keating returning from Washington. Household and business guests were listed among townspeople and out of town names such as Ralph Dorsey of Berryville and Mrs. Charles Desper visiting Newport News.

Local Happenings and Health Notes From The area

Mr. Paul Pierce is spending his annual vacation at Norfolk Virginia. Mrs. Harry K. Russell has returned home after visiting Baltimore Maryland with friends and relatives. Miss Wilma Ware who underwent an operation in a Washington hospital yesterday is much improved today.

Paul Pierce Norfolk, Va Harry K. Russell Baltimore Wilma Ware Washington Hospital

Local Social Notes On Visitors and Arrivals

Mr Edward Ritter returns home tonight after a vacation in Washington and Hagerstown. Thompson Sowers visits Winchester on business from Stony Bridge. Mr and Mrs J W Peterman and Miss villa Glassburner stay at the G F House in Winchester. Mrs Hugh Nelson and daughter shop in Winchester. Mr Lee Fisher remains home recovering from ligament injuries. Miss Lalonmne Crisman vacationing in Baltimore. Miss Bessie W Conrad invites guests to a buffet supper at Mrs D B Conrad’s West Bos cawen street on Saturday night.

Thompson Sowers Stony Bridge Winchester Bessie W. Conrad D. B. Conrad West Boscawen Stret

Washington visitors stay with local hosts

Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Zook and their son from Washington are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gearing at their home. Mr. Zook is manager of Hecht and Company in Washington.

Mrs. Ernest Kline Visits Yellow Springs Guest Hero

Mrs. Ernest Kline of Yellow Springs West Virginia returned home after being the guest hero of Mrs. Franck Baker.

Ernest Kline Yellow Springs W. Va Franck Baker

Norfolk visitors stay with Judge Carson in Riverton

Mr Nes Biv III of Norfolk and Mrs D B Conrad visit Mrs Conrad at West Boscawen Street and stay several days with Judge and Mrs A C Carson at their Riverton home.

Mrs Harding and son leave for New York visit

Mrs. Harding and her son depart with Mrs. Petley and Miss Sue Schlack after a stay with Mr and Mrs George Petley. The group will spend the week in New York before returning home.

Washington Visitor to Stay Weekend at Gray Gables Inn

Mr. Edmund C. Hunter of Washington will be a weekend guest at Gray Gables Inn.

Edmund C. Hunter Washington Gray Gables Inn

Notable Visitors And Local Appointments In Winchester

Mr C C Hess apple broker from New York is in Winchester on business. Mrs Philip Klempne, recently operated on at Memorial Hospital and recuperating at her son in law and daughter Mrs Mayer Hamburger has moved to her home on South Loudoun street. Mr S R Bellows of Providence Rhode Island spent last night at the G F House.

C. C. Hess Apple Broker New York Winchester Philip Klempne Memorial Hospital Mayer Hamburger Loudoun Street Mr. S. R. Bellows Providence, R. I G. F. House

Baltimore Man to Stay a Week at Gray Gables Inn

Mr. R. S. Hunter of Baltimore will spend the coming week at Gray Gables Inn with his family, outlining a quiet vacation plans and local sightseeing.

R. S. Hunter Baltimore Gray Gables Inn

Local Guests Return Home After Inn Visit

Mr and Mrs Arthur Giles guests at Gray Gables Inn return to Washington DC. Mr and Mrs Thomas Warren were weekend guests of friends at the Beck Bungalow on the Shenandoah river.

Arthur Giles Gray Gables Inn Washington, D. C Thomas Warren Beck Shenandoah River

Local residents note travels and returns in brief

Miss Adele Metz departed yesterday for Pittsburgh to visit friends and plans to return home early next week. Mr. C A McCormick spent the weekend in Uniontown and has now returned home.

Adele Metz Pittsburgh Miss Metz C. A. McCormick Uniontown, Pa

Mrs Hoshour Returns to Washington Garage Stenography

Mrs Kleila Hoshour who was recently removed to her home from Winchester Memorial Hospital after illness has resumed her position as stenographer at George Washington Garage. Misses Virginia Silver and Louise Thwaite have returned home after a stay in Philadelphia.

Kleila Hoshour Winchester Memorial Hospital George Washington Garage Virginia Silver Louise Thwaite Philadelphia

Western Union official visits Winchester on business

Mr. W. G. Sale district superintendent of the Western Union Telegraph Company arrived yesterday from Richmond Virginia and will stay in Winchester for several days to conduct business.

W. G. Sale Western Union Telegraph Company Richmond Winchester

Mrs J Luther Neff Returns Home From Baltimore Visit

Mrs. J. Luther Neff, who had been staying with her mother Mrs. Friske in Roland Park Baltimore, Md., returned to her home last evening.

J. Luther Neff Friske Roland Park Baltimore

Ashby Sprint Returns Home From Philadelphia Business

Mr. Ashby Sprint has returned home after a business visit to Philadelphia.

Mr. Ashby Sprint Philadelphia

Hatcher Ladies Return Home From Stephens City Visit

Mrs. Alice Hatcher and daughter Miss Marion Hatcher will return to Lansing Michigan tomorrow after visiting Stephens City as guests of Mr and Mrs W Huber.

Alice Hatcher Marion Hatcher Lansing, Mich Stephens City W. H. Huber

Williamsport Man Guest at Washington Inn

Mr. O. Y. Otto of Williamsport Pennsylvania is listed as a guest at the Washington Inn in a local society note.

O. Y. Otto Williamsport, Pa Washington Inn

Asheville Woman Hosts Visitor from North Carolina

Miss Laura Baker welcomes Mrs Mary Ruffine of Asheville North Carolina as a guest who arrived today to visit friends and see local sights.

Mary Ruffine Asheville N. C Laura Baker

Miss Fannie Shryock Returns Home to Baltimore

Miss Fannie Shryock returns to her Baltimore home after visiting here as guest of Mrs Fransk Baker.

Dr James visits Mrs Schmidt on South Brad dock street

Dr. B. B. James of American University of the District of Columbia spent the weekend at the home of Mrs. T. T. Schmidt on South Brad dock street.

B. B. James American University of the District of Columbia T. T. Schmidt South Braddock Street

Miss Mildred Hook To Visit Hagerstown Attends Family Guests

Miss Mildred Hook of Philadelphia visits her aunt Mrs. Thom as Schmidt at South Braddock Street. She plans to leave Saturday for Hagerstown Maryland to stay with Mr. and Mrs. George Hook, accompanied by Mrs. Schmidt.

Mildred Hook Philadelphia Thomas Schmidt South Braddock Street Hook Hagerstown Md George Hook Schmidt

Massac and New York Women Guests at Washington Inn

Miss Bessie Nicholas of Massac Massachusetts and Miss Jennie O Keeper of New York are guests at the Washington Inn.

Bessie Nicholas Massac Mass Jennie O’keeper New York Washington Inn

Mr W Davis Conrad on Vacation with Mother in New York

Mr W Davis Conrad of New York spends his annual vacation with his mother Mrs D B Conrad at her home on West Boscawen Street.

Mr. W. Davis Conrad New York

Visitors Arrive From Detroit and Virginia Guests in Providence

Mrs James B Hodgson and daughter Miss Rebecca Ann Hodgson arrived from Detroit Michigan and will stay with Mr and Mrs Charles Copenhaver in Providence Clarke county. Mrs Mason H Bundy and daughters Miss Mary McGregory and Ann Middleton Bundy of Norfolk Virginia are guests of Mrs D B Conrad at her home. Miss Elizabeth Denton of Richmond Virginia is a guest at Washington Inn.

Gladioli Althea Elizabeth Simmons Betsy Smaibley Sarah Mish Hagerstown Cicily Ann Alexander Charles Town Judith McGuire Winchester Anne Harrison Mary Jane Thompson Bangor Elizabeth Frances Seneindiger Mary Tracey Martinsburg, W. Va William Sullivan National Avenue Janie Clue Boydton, Va J. F. Rodman James B. Hodgson Rebecca Ann Hodgson Detroit Mich Charles Copenhaver Providence Clarke County Mason H. Bundy Mary McGregory Ann Middleton Bundy Norfolk D. B. Conrad Elizabeth Denton Richmond, Va Washington Inn

Mr and Mrs Hodgson guests of Denny family in Virginia

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Hodgson of Detroit Michigan visit the late parents of Mrs. Hodgson at their White Post Virginia home with Marshall and Mrs. Denny hosting.

Samuel Hodgson Detroit, Mich Marshall Denny White Post, Va

Illness of Former First Baptist Pastor Adey

The Rev. Charles Adey, former pastor of First Baptist Church here, is ill at his home in Harris Addition.

Charles Adey First Baptist Church Harris Addition

Mrs McIlwee to Return With Professor From Keyser Visit

Mrs William H McIlwee visiting friends in Keyser West Virginia is expected to return tomorrow accompanied by Professor McIlwee who will spend a few days at his former home.

William H. MclIlwee Keyser Wi. Va Professor MclIlwee

Winchester visitors at M G Sanders last Tuesday

Rev. Sanford R. Ludwig his wife and granddaughter Maxine and Mr Rit ter of Winchester visited M G Sanders last Tuesday in Romney West Virginia.

Sanford R. Ludwig Maxine Mr. Ritter Winchester M. G. Sanders Romney W. Va

Navy Awards Contract for Metal Dirigible to Detroit Firm

The Navy Department awarded a contract to the Aircraft Development Company of Detroit to build a metal clad airship at a price not to exceed $300,000. The deal ends a congressional controversy over the experimental project and the Detroit firm was the sole bidder. The craft will use duraluminum plating .008 inch thick with gas contained within the metal enclosure.

Washington Congress Navy Department Aircraft’ Development Company of Detroit Detroit Company Navy House Naval Committee

Airship design debate over metal hulls and safety

The article discusses interior gas cell use in Shenandoah and Otter Zeppe type rigid airships. It notes a claim that metal hulls would be too heavy for lighter than air craft and could add strength but raise risks, making such ships susceptible to certain accidents.

Shenandoah

Says Coolidge Favorite For Philippine Is

AAP reports a Philippine legislature member quoted President Coolidge saying the United States may withdraw from the Philippines but does not intend to leave its people without aid. He emphasized promoting economic development and self-sufficiency, while warning independence readiness remains uncertain.

Associated Press Cebu Cuba P. L Sergio Osnena Philippine Prom Islands Deat Coolidge Philippines Paul Smith N. Y Supp Coolidge Manuel Roxas

Denmark to make milk like cow's milk a Danish product

Copenhagen August 19 officials say a manufactured milk product will imitate fresh cow's milk by using stable fats and added vitamins. It is not a substitute for milk but aims to boost Danish animal feed and dairy production with more milk for buyers.

Copenhagen Denmark

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Maylee Alexander Marie Wurthmaier Katherine Kopisch S. 5. Allen Belle Davis E .Allen Helen Vivian Louise E. Alen Hazel Richard Price Berryville, Va Foley Loudoun County Bacley California Howard Davis Edith Davis Hampshire George W. Riley Juanita Riley F. L. Largent Augusta Churches of Christ of Hampshire Mr. Riley Largent Brook Smith East Boscawen Street South Kent Street Ralph Dorsey The Clarke Courier Berryville Miss Fern Fogle Willing Workers’ Society of the First Baptist Church Margaret McVicar Carrie Lulu Henry Miss McVicar Helen Keating George Haymaker Armel George Russell Mrs A. W. Dean Ge O- Young Pes Eee Edward Coy Xenia Ohio Lewis Lamp Clearbrook Henry Neville Stephenson Nancy Coble West Boscawen Street Charles Desper Newport News C. P. McVicar Edward Ritter Hagerstown, Md J. W. Peterman Connellsville, Pa Hugh Nelson Millwood, Va Lee Fisher East Lane Avenue Lalonmne Crisman R. T. Barton Baltimore, Md Miss of Stout Hamburger’s Specialty Shop
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