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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1926

Page

3

Keystone State Couple Wed In Local Presbyterian Church

Clarence A. Bucher of Cash town and Miss Clara Scott of Mont Alto were married last evening at the Presbyterian Church manse by Rev. Dr. F. T. McFaden after a marriage license was issued in the Corporation Clerk's office. The bride is daughter of James Scott. the groom is a young farmer and son of George Bucher.

Corporation Clerk’s Office Clarence A. Bucher Cashtown Clara Scott Mont Alto George Bucher Wayne Castle James Scott The Presbyterian Church F. T. McFaden

Reverend C A Freed Returns from Northfield Conference

The Rev. Dr. C A Freed of Grace Lutheran Church has returned to the parsonage on North Cameron Street after attending a Bible Conference in Northfield Massachusetts. He will preach tomorrow morning and evening. Mrs. Freed and daughter Elizabeth accompanied him and are with the family.

C. A. Freed Grace Lutheran Northfield Mass North Cameron Street

Wrights Host August Evening Party in Macedonia

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Loring Wright in Macedonia hosted a large party on August 1. Guests included the Wrights and many friends from Winchester and Middletown, with lawn games, ample lighting, ice cream, cake, and lemonade.

Loring Wright D. Wright Irvin Wright James Keffer James, Jr Virginia Fay Winchester Robert Daugherty Bobbie Nancy Gray L. S. Haymaker A. R. Armel J. T. Funk Lawrence Price Dolly Walker Meryl Clark Sybilla Armel Alice Clinger Kathleen Haymaker Georgia Armel Marje E Whittington Martha Pifer Elsie Armel Fanny Hausenfinck Dorothy Hilda Hall Clara Daugherty Vivian Whittington Elizabeth Cornwell Guy Barrick Roy DeHaven Eugene Hottle Clarence Butler Roy Legg Cofisin Middletown Harry Rickard Roy Ferguson Howard Groves Raymond Ernest Maynard Hausenfluck Norman George Haymaker James Cornwell Miller Arnold Maxwell Dearmont Alvin Cave Edward Dellinger Percy McKee Willie Walker Charles Willie Funk

Ritenour Golden Wedding Celebration at Home

Mr. and Mrs. Ritenour observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their home near High View School House on Tuesday August 17. About seventy relatives and friends attended as a token of appreciation for their fifty years. Mr. and Mrs. O L Grim presented the couple with a fine gift.

Mrs Garfield Street Leaves Washington Visitor for Home

Mrs Garfield Street of Washington D C who has been visiting with Mr and Mrs W D Simmons here today departed for her home after a stay in the city with the Simmons family.

Mrs. Garfield Street Washington, D. C

Winchester Gas Manager Registered at George Washington Hotel

Mr. Carl Riddlebarger, manager of Winchester Gas Company, and Mrs. Riddlebarger are registered at the George Washington Hotel. Riddlebarger oversees both Staunton and Winchester gas plants and splits time between this city and Staunton, Virginia.

Carl Riddlebarger Winchester Gas Company Riddlebarger George Washington Hotel Staunton Winchester Gas Virginia

Whiteside Guest of Haines in St Joseph Visit

Mrs. W. B. Whiteside of St. Joseph Missouri visits brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs G Reginald Haines. She plans time in Philadelphia for the Sesqui Centennial and other East city trips.

W. B. Whiteside St. Joseph G. Reginald Haines

Mr Kuhn Returns Home After Major Operation

Mr W L Kuhn, who underwent a major operation at Winchester Memorial Hospital about a month ago, has been removed to his home at 137 South Loudoun Street where he is rapidly recovering. Mrs Robert Y Conrad and daughter Miss Bobbie Conrad are guests at Congress Hall Cape May N J and will attend the Sesqui Centennial in Philadelphia.

Fietta Rosenberger Detroit Mich Mountain, View Miss Rosenberger Abner Huntsberry Washington, D. C West Point Military Academy W. L. Kuhn Winchester Memorial Hospital South Loudoun Street Robert Y. Conrad Bobbie Conrad Congress Hall Cape May N. J Philadelphia Raymond Swartz Railroad Milton Swartz Clarence Williams Kernstown Pennsylvania Winchester A.A. McKay Baltimore Stephens City Handley School Masonic Home Virginia Masonic

Miller Family Returns Home After Motoring Trip

Mr. O. C. Miller and family of Greenwood have returned home after a two week motoring trip visiting friends in Oakland Maryland Pitcairn Pennsylvania and Wooster Ohio.

O. C. Miller Greenwood Oakland Pitcairn, Pa Anton, Orville Massillon Woost Ohio

Mrs Henderson Heads to Washington for Weekend Visit

Mrs. Gertrude Henderson leaves today for Washington to spend the weekend with her son Mr. Ross Wheat.

Gertrude Henderson Washington Ross Wheat

DeHart Guests See Ritter Return Home to Steelton

Mrs Charles Ritter and her son left Fairmont avenue after visiting Mr and Mrs A J DeHart. They were joined by Miss Ethie DeHart Miss Charlotte DeHart and Mr Roy Cap er who also returned home tonight.

Charles Ritter and Son A. J. DeHart Fairmont Avenue Steelton, Pa Ethie Charlotte DeHart Roy Carper

Cincinnati Man Visits Mother Here

Mr. Leonard Copenhaver of Cincinnati Ohio is spending time here with his mother Mrs Edward Copenhaver.

Leonard Copenhaver Cincinnati, Ohio Mrs Edward Copenhaver

Emerson Resigns as Head Miller at Winchester Milling

Mr. G F Emerson resigns after three years as head miller at Winchester Milling Corporation. The resignation becomes effective September 11 and he will take a similar post in Fort Wayne Indiana. His departure is widely regretted by local colleagues.

G. F. Emerson Winchester Milling Corporation Emerson Fort Wayne Ind

Pittsburgh Guest Visita Stephens City Home

Miss Eghel Scover of Pittsburgh is the house guest of Miss Mary Louise Barr at her Stephens City residence.

Eghel Scover Pittsburgh Mary Louise Barr Stephens City

Mr. and Mrs Estes Kline Visit Moorefield Guests of Fisher

Mr and Mrs F Estes Kline of Vaucluse Virginia recently motored to Moorefield West Virginia where they are guests of Mr and Mrs George Fisher.

F. Estes Kline Vaucluse, Va Moorefield, W. Va George Fisher

Social notes of residents visiting relatives and towns

A long list of people from Winchester and surrounding areas visiting relatives or traveling. Names include Raymond Swartz from Railroad Pa and family, C L Kern and son Wilbur from Baltimore, Fred Baker of Elkins West Virginia, Alexander Lyon family of Youngstown, and others visiting in Winchester, Red Bud, Harrisburg, and nearby towns. Several residents travel to New York City, Washington, D C, and London county Virginia for visits or business.

Orders Arrest of Man Who Offered Mysterious Gun

A Spanish pistol tied to the Rev. Edward Wheeler Hall and Mrs. Eleanor Mills murder case is deemed a ruse by Special Prosecutor Simpson. The alleged planter, linked to a detective agency, may face obstruction of justice charges as authorities pursue a warrant. A Philadelphia chauffeur and a witness named William Wintered provided details about the weapon.

Associated Press Somerville N. J Philadelphia Edward Wheeler Hall Eleanor Mills Simpson New York Hudson County William Wintered Trysting

Sunday Professional Baseball Approved in Philadelphia

Philadelphia officials may permit Sunday professional baseball without police interference unless a breach of peace or nuisance occurs. Judge Frank Smith ruled there shall be no restraint on enforcing 1794 Sunday laws, with arrests possible on Monday or weekdays if needed. Doy Mack negotiated a test game with the Chicago White Sox at Shibe Park tomorrow unless rain delays.

Associated Press Philadelphia Frank Smith Coman Pleas Court Dony Mack Philadelphia Athletics Athletics Chicago White Sox Shiele Park

West Seeks Tariff Rises for Farm Products

Senator Capper in a White House visit argues the agricultural West will push for higher tariff protection and price stabilization in the next Congress. He cites a push for a higher wheat duty and a tariff on hides, while noting divisions with Illinois over stabilization measures. Capper expects no revolt, with adjustments coming after the new Congress begins work.

Associated Press Paul Smith Congress Capper Kansas White House West McNary-Haugen Gill Coolidge Junius Rosenwald Chicago Sears-Roebuck Company Illinois United United States

Old Deed Found For Land In Winchester

Mr. George Haines of East Cork street received a letter from Emmett C. Berry of Page Valley Bank in Luray Virginia claiming possession of a 1753 Fairfax grant for land at the corner of South Loudoun and East Cork streets in Winchester. The land is said to include the former Red Lion Tavern site, now housing Mr. Haines.

George Haines East Cork Street Emmett C. Berry Paget Valley Bank Luray Lord Fairfax Winchester South Loudoun Emmett Red Lion Loudoun Cork Streets Haines

Shiek of Movies Not So Well After Operation

Rudolph Valentino, famed shiek of the movies, underwent an appendicitis operation and ulcer removal last Sunday. Doctors reported today he suffered considerable discomfort from a slight spread of infection into the abdominal wall but said there is no cause for undue anxiety. Mr. D. E. Stultz spent the day in Hagerstown on business.

Associated Press New York Rudolph Valentino Shiek

Youths in Stolen Car Arrested for Transporting Liquor

Sheriff pursuing a fleeing car fired at tires, wounding at least one in the shoulder. The sedan was halted and its occupants fled. A half gallon of liquor was found inside. Car owned by Shanholtz of Winchester, who along with Lillis was arrested. Both youths deny involvement, bail set at 259 each for Woodstock transport liquor case.

Shanholtz Winchester Lillis Piccadilly Street Borden Woodstock

Winners In Pony Class At Clarke County Show

At the Clarke county Horse and Colt Show the pony class awards were revised after Mayflower was disqualified for oversize. The purse went to Billy owned by Alberta Dillon, with Doris owned by Radcliffe Merchant taking second place.

Clarke County Mayflower Billy Alberta Dillon Doris Radcliffe Merchant

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