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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1925
Page
6
Mr and Mrs Raymond Forney of Water Street will depart Tuesday for Florida to spend fall and winter there for Mr Forney's health. They will base in Orlando and visit other parts of the state before choosing a permanent home.
Mrs Jennie Becker of Cleveland Jo and Mrs Alice Boyd and son of Lonaconing Md visited Winchester and Shenandoah Valley with Mrs Elizabeth J Verzi West Water street. They attended the Berryville horse show toured Vir Bots Valley caverns and explored Washington area before returning home pleased with the trip.
Misses Elizabeth and Anna Shields and Dr. Dunbar Ogden spoke at a Sunday school conference in Otta Springs and toured through Winchester, stopping at Mrs. Daniel T. Woods Jr. en route to Ashington. Elizabeth Russell represented the Presbyterian Sunday school at the Massanet conference last week.
Miss Horsfall of Martinsburg West Virginia entertained last evening at a dinner party at Wayside Inn in Middletown to honor her house guest Miss Maizie Wilen of Annapolis Maryland. The party traveled by automobile and included Miss Alice Shoemaker and Mrs S B Fbh and Mrs A B Eagles.
Camp Shenandoah closed its fourth season in Harrisonburg with its best record since Rotary Club began the river resort. Sixty four girls completed two weeks at the camp and twenty three were awarded camp insignia after swimming and boating exhibitions marking the final exercises.
The Winchester girls awarded the Camp Shenandoah Pennant CS include Anne Brooke Kern Susan Steck Susan Carson Marion Cornwell Jane Scully Judy McGuire and Virginia Ann Huntsberry aged as noted with background.
At Rawley Springs Misses Jane Shully Judy McGuire Ann Carson and Annie Kerns of Winchester and Miss Henrietta Chandler of Atlanta spent two weeks at Camp Shenandoah and are guests over the weekend of Miss Irene Garrison. Harrisonburg News Record.
Committees from the Catholic Church of West Falls Church Virginia plan elaborate events for the gold jubilee of Rev Father Van Ingleman. He will mark fifty years since ordination as a priest in the Richmond diocese next month. He conducted missionary work in Winchester and Shenandoah Valley areas and many diocese friends are expected to join the celebration with priests from the region. Washington papers will publish his career story and a recent portrait tomorrow.
Mr and Mrs M M Lynch departed this morning for Annapolis Maryland to spend the weekend.
Mr. Lather ite of Pittsburgh has been lodging with his brother and sister in law Mr. and Mrs. Thomas White on South Kent street and returned to his home yesterday.
Mrs. Batt of Martinsburg West Virginia is visiting her sister and brother in law Mr. and Mrs. James Seabright at their home in this city for a period of time.
Mrs. Cecil Orndoff of Washington returned home today after visiting Mr. and Mrs. BE Russell Hook in Gore while her father-in-law H. R. Orndoff lay ill at Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Anna Free of Cumberland Maryland is visiting as a guest at the home of Miss Pearl Brown in town.
Miss Rebecca Carr has returned to Shepherdstown West Virginia after visiting friends in this city.
Baptist and Sam Scott Hansbrough have returned from Camp Terra Alta in Terra Alta West Virginia where they had stayed for several weeks.
Miss Isabelle Hammock will motor this afternoon to Mason-Dixon Pennsylvania and return accompanied by her mother who has been spending time there.
Mr and Mrs R A Grim announce the marriage of their niece Miss Mildred Stickles of Baltimore to Mr Milbern Motzier of Baltimore. Miss Stickles is well known in Winchester where she has often visited.
Mr and Mrs George Petley departed last night for New York City with Mrs Petleys mother They plan to return early next week bringing Mr Petleys mother from New York as their guest
Captain Earl Noonan, Mr. W. L. Irwin and Dr. Adams will spend tomorrow as guests of Lieutenant Tant at the Remount Depot in Virginia.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Miller and their son along with Mr. John Lamb depart tomorrow for Elkton Virginia where Mr. Lamb will spend his vacation.
Mr. Fred Defepaugh of Bedford Pennsylvania visited Staunton and Harrisonburg Virginia yesterday as a guest of friends, staying at the home of Mr. David Lillis.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Fravel and Prof and Mrs Wunder of Woodstock Virginia were guests of friends in Winchester yesterday.
Miss Louvella Craig departed this morning for her Akron Ohio home after visiting as the guest of her mother Mrs Soule the George Washington Hotel housekeeper.
Mr and Mrs James W Patton and Miss Emily S Patton of Oxford Pa spent the week with Mrs H H Goodrich daughter of the Pattons at her home on West Piccadilly Street
Mrs. C. W. Compton of Roanoke Virginia is visiting at the home of Mrs. Walter E. Barr on Fairmont Avenue.
Miss Margaret Hodgson hosted friends at her East Clifford street residence in honor of Miss Anna Yingling of Baltimore who is visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. I. Ebersole on South Market street.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank 8. Tavenner Jr. of Woodstock joined guests at a centennial birthday celebration for Mr. David Tavenner held at his Philomont Virginia home a few days earlier.
Mrs F K Lower and grandson William Ludwig of Chambersburg Pennsylvania spent last night in town while traveling to Mount Jackson Virginia to visit friends.
Miss Beulah Kackley of Berryville spent the day in town on business. She is bound for Wardensville Camp at Wardensville West Virginia.
Miss C F Meade returns to Washington after staying at her brother J F Meade's near town. Mrs James Corman of York Pa and Miss Grace Regial of Hanover Pa were guests of Mr and Mrs Crider on North Braddock Street.
Reverend Mr. Crawford came back to his Portsmouth Virginia home today after staying at Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Cather residence on Water Street for a period.
Mr J L Simmons has returned to Washington after visiting at the home of his brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs W D Simmons.
Miss Maud Kirby of this city left today for Woodstock Virginia where she will spend the weekend.
Mr. Marion East, who had been staying in Baltimore for a while, returned to his home today, marking a close to his recent travels and time away.
Mr and Mrs P N Besner of Baltimore are staying with their aunt Mrs B F Taylor on Monmouth Street as guests.
Litle Miss Martha Conner of Front Royal improved after an appendicitis operation at Memorial Hospital two weeks ago and is expected to return home soon. Her aunt Mrs. Charles W. Burner of Front Royal has been with her.
Winchester resident Mr. Tom Cannon, long known for starting races at Shenandoah county fair, was in Woodstock on Wednesday.
Mrs Williams and her daughter from Capon Road spent the day in town shopping, visiting stores and browsing displays. They highlighted local merchants and enjoyed the casual outing amid the weekday bustle.
Rev. and Mrs. J. F. Morgan and their two children Nelson and Charlotte have returned home after attending the Massanetta Conference held at Massanetta Springs.
Mrs. C. E. Cocker, guest of Mrs. C. F. Hogan, departed today for her home in Philadelphia.
Mrs Bailey Saunders and Misses Margaret and Juliet Saunders from Af ton Virginia spent the day in town and were guests at the George Washington Hotel.
Mr Earl Parsons and Mr F A Motz of Blacksburg Virginia are spending time in Winchester while involved in the state farm extension program. Both men are engaged with agricultural outreach efforts and visiting the area to observe local farming practices and share knowledge.
Mr and Mrs R P Tallant from Fairmont West Virginia are spending some time at the George Washington Hotel in Washington.
Mr A E Bryant of Wheeling West Virginia is a guest at the home of Mrs N W Turner on Piccadilly street.
Mr and Mrs Harold Hurley of Baltimore left for Richmond Virginia and will tour the Valley of Virginia. In Winchester they were guests at the home of Capt and Mrs George W Kurtz before returning home.
Miss Mabel Walton of Woodstock presided at the national Sigma Sorority convention held this week in Norfolk Virginia. Walton has led the society as president for the past year.
Mr and Mrs F C Doyle and son Kenneth Barr Doyle of Norristown Pennsylvania travelled to the city yesterday and are staying with Mrs Walter E Barr at her Fairmont avenue residence.
Mr and Mrs W A Baker entertain tonight with a buffet supper honoring their guests Mr and Mrs Kettner of Norfolk. The event reflects social hospitality and local community ties.
Mr and Mrs P Joseph McFadden of Mount Vernon New York visit Winchester as guests of relatives and friends for a few days. McFadden is a former Winchester resident and enjoys renewing old friendships during the stay.
Mr and Mrs T F Hiltzheimer and Mrs Brooks from this city along with Miss Belle Hiltzheimer and Mr Henry Haden of Pulaski Virginia spent yesterday in Washington.
Mrs. Michael Collins and Mrs. Perry are on a motoring trip to Huntington West Virginia and Lynchburg Virginia. They travel with a group, enjoying scenic routes and planned stops along the way.
Miss Helen Renner spends time in Washington visiting relatives and friends.
Mr and Mrs Frank Lovett and daughter Bebe Frances plan a trip starting early next week to New York and Boston where Mr Lovett will buy shoes. After business they will spend time in Atlantic City for leisure and recreation.
John Snapp once of this city now resides near Miami Florida is staying with his parents at their Berryville Pike home during a visit.
Misses Freda and Leah Smolowitz and Mrs. M Bachman, guests at Mr. and Mrs. M Fin Klestein on South Braddock Street, plan to depart for their Baltimore home tomorrow.
Mr Nat Barcus formerly of the San Carlos Opera Company is a business visitor in town today. He is here with Barcus and Fulcher Inc to arrange the presentation of Gloria.
Among out of town attendees were Mrs Newton Blackwell of Raphine Virginia Mr and Mrs J H Lewis Mrs Mary Ryland and Misses Margaret and Angela Ryland of Cumberland Maryland and Mrs Zelma Chapman of Charles Town West Virginia.
Mr and Mrs W C Smallwood of Washington and party of eight are guests at Hotel Jack over the weekend. The party tours the Shenandoah Valley and will visit the caverns tomorrow.
Mr and Mrs R L Wilson and party from Asheville North Carolina stay at Hotel Jack while touring Winchester and nearby sites of interest.
Miss Maud Turner has come back to her home after a several month stay in New York and Atlantic City.
Mr H R Davidson of Cumberland Maryland, a former Winchester resident, is spending a few days here as a guest at the local hotel.
Messrs Paul L and George Miller from Baltimore will spend the weekend with their parents Dr and Mrs E W Miller at their North Braddock street residence.
Mr and Mrs Joseph H Vernay and daughter Virginia motor from Cumberland Maryland and will be guests at Capt and Mrs George W Kurtz home on South Main This brief note reports travel and hospitality plans involving named individuals and a defined location.
Mr and Mrs Frank Duntley and daughter Grace of New York are guests of Mrs Duntley’s parents Mr and Mrs Fred Schmitt at their home No 386 National avenue.
Mr and Mrs John R Bradford and Mr E W Richardson of Martinsville Virginia were registered last night at the G F House on North Main Street.
Mr. Elie T. Conner and his two sons W. L. Conner and Elie T. Conner, 3d, of Scranton, Pa., are spending some time at Hotel Jack.
Pearl Kolb, circus performer, died at Memorial Hospital after a third story fall in Berryville. Her body remains at R. T. Jones and Co. awaiting burial. husband Ollie V. Kolb seeks shipment to Accident, Maryland, but lacks funds and the life insurance payout is delayed. No funeral plans are arranged locally.
The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey authorized another half cent cut in wholesale gasoline price in Virginia. The wholesale tank wagon price stands at 17% cents plus a 3 cent road tax, totaling 204 cents. Retail price runs about three cents higher. The finer grade blended gasoline is sold at three cents above ordinary gasoline.
Frederick county Democratic mass convention at the County Court House endorsed Boyd R. Richards for State Senate and voted to align district delegate selection with Clarke county Winchester Shenandoah county plus Frederick. Julius W. Richard urged, and the body adjourned after about fifteen minutes with Luther A. Huyett presiding and Victor Arthur as secretary.
Stephens City Charge M E Church South and Kernstown announce morning services at 11 a m with A Royal Exile, Refuge at 3 p m The Value of a Soul at Stephens City 8 p m That Shunamite Woman Prayer meeting led by Pastor J A Johnson Wednesday 8 p m.
The body of the late Mrs Josephine Burnside Brady widow of Capt James Brady United States Army and mother of the Burnside family was laid to rest in Mount Hebron Cemetery after services at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church led by Rev J Luther Neff. Pallbearers included John S Brown Richard Brown Richard B Brown John I Sloat Thomas Dale and John H Seal Jr. The funeral party arrived from Baltimore Thursday evening carried by Mrs Flora Peters and her son Thomas Peters who returned home the next evening.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Ellen Jackson wife of William J Jackson and daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Thomas Lillis occurred today at 10 am from the Church of the Sacred Heart where she had been a member since childhood. The Rev Father T Ag Rankin conducted the service and burial followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers J H Yost Carroll Willis Paul Massey Luther Patton Clarence Braithwaite and James C G Collis.
An anti Bolshevik crowd of strikers attacked the Shanghai Labor Association headquarters in the Chinese section. Several wounded on both sides. It is reported that two Reds were killed during the clash.
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Calcutta reports 100 people drowned when a ferry boat capsized on the Megha River near Sangalyta. The Aug 22 casualty toll reflects a disaster on the waterway. Local authorities investigate causes and rescue efforts continue.
The gospel tent at Kent and Cork streets hosts a Sunday service at 7 45 p m with the sermon Will the Jews Go Back to Jerusalem Before Christ Comes The talk is delivered by Peter Hafenmayr.
Mr John W Larrick has been a hospital patient for several weeks at Memorial Hospital and is now nearly recovered and able to be out.
Classified note seeks large clean cotton rags at Star office paying 3 cents per pound. Item availability or pickup details not specified.
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