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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1924

Page

5

Personal notices of Misses and visitors in Baltimore society

Misses Lowaha Lestié and Kathleen Flowers arrive and depart from New York and Silver Springs for visits. Mrs Sidney Hofheimer of Baltimore visits relatives at the Albins on South Kent Street. Dr A A Weech is noted as resident physician at Johns Lane Home and head of the children's care.

Lowaha Lestié “Timberlake York Charles Timberlake Kathleen Flowers Helen Bready Silver Springs Sidney Hofheimer Bhitimore South Kent A. A. Weech Mot. Lane Children’s Ciant Johns

Hopkins Hospital Guests Stay With Bryarly At Capon Lake

Hopkins Hospital of Baltimore spent the weekend as the guest of Mr and Mrs Henry R Bryarly at their bungalow at Capon Lake.

German Nationalists Oppose London Agreement in Reichstag

Berlin Aug. 25. Dr. Hersgt, leader of the German nationalist party, declared today in the Reichstag that the party would oppose any bills aimed at implementing the London conference's international agreement.

Associated Press Berlin Hersgt National Party Reichstag

Italian aviator Locatelli found unharmed after rescue

Lieutenant Locatelli the Italian flyer was picked up by the cruiser Richmond about 125 miles east of Cape Farewell Greenland after forced water landing caused by motor trouble. He and his companion were unfired, fatigued, and requested the plane be destroyed.

Associated Press Washington Locatelli Raleigh Richmond Cape Farewell Greenland Reykjavik Iceland

Dr William P McGuire Resting Comfortably in Baltimore

Word from Baltimore says Dr William P McGuire, in town for treatment, rested very comfortably yesterday at the Brady Institute. His general condition is encouraging and it is unclear if an operation will be performed this week. Mrs Henry M Baker returned Saturday from several days visiting friends in Washington.

Baltimore William P. McGuire Brady Institute Henry M. Baker Washington

Quality of Apples Outlook for 1924 Harvest

Winchester export source forecasts a harvest slightly below last year with lower box output but better overall quality. English crops are lighter and pears smaller. Europe may rebound, and domestic markets should stay buoyant as Dawes committee talks influence Europe. Freight rates steady and consumer demand seen stable with sensible values to avoid market distress.

Winchester United States Europe England Dawes

Davis to Speak Twice in Columbus on Tuesday

Democratic presidential candidate John W. Davis will address the Ohio Democratic state convention and the state fair grounds in Columbus on Tuesday. He plans to reply to Coolidge's acceptance as he did at Seagirt, New Jersey, last Friday, then proceeds to Wheeling and Chicago before touring Nebraska and Iowa.

Associated Press New York John W. Davis Columbus Ohio State Fair Grounds Davis Ihresident Coolidge Seagirt Wheeling W. Va Chicago

Baptismal Service At Baptist Church Tonight

Special request baptismal service at the Baptist Church at 8 o clock this evening by Rev. Walter R. Alexander following a week of meetings. Four converts were baptised after last night’s sermon and the Alexanders plan a visit to Philadelphia before returning to Rock Hill South Carolina.

Cat Loving Tobacco Makes Hamiston’s Cat Noted

Fred Hamiston of a Popham Beach hotel in Maine says his cat loves tobacco as much as catnip. The cat eagerly investigates a can of smoking and mimics common catnip antics in amusing fashion.

Fred Hamiston Popham Beach

Prof Milwee Could Lead Handley School Band

City school officials consider hiring Prof McIlwee of Keyser to organize a Handley School band and direct the Citizens' Band. Salary talks cited with proposed $3000 annual pay and possible $2000 city support plus $1000 from council.

Prof Milwee Handley Schools

Funeral Rites For Late Luther Alther Here On Wed

The body of Luther K. Alther American consul general at Vancouver B C who died August 15 arrives here this evening. Funeral services set for 3 30 p m Wednesday at the home of Mr and Mrs W A Sale 371 National avenue with Rev W L Dudley of the Church of Christ officiating Interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery Pallbearers include Charles John Fishpaw Walter Fishpaw Reese Carter Dudley Pierce and Harry Light all longtime associates Alther joined the Lutheran church at 14 and a Lutheran minister conducted services in Vancouver

Luther K. Alther Vancouver B. C Baltimore and Ohio W. A. Sale National Avenue W. L. Dudley Church of Christ Mount Hebron Charles and John Fishpaw Clarke County Walter Fishpaw Middletown Reese Carter Clearbrook Dudley Pierce Winchester Harry Light Summit Point W. Va Alther Lutheran Church

Wanderer Returns to Jail After Circus Visit

William Evans a colored boy jailed for theft at Pannett county jail was allowed to watch an August 11 circus parade. He left with homesickness and traveled to a Pennsylvania town to visit a relative before returning to face Juvenile Court. A dollar was reported missing from a girl in a moving picture show, with Evans accused and detained rather than locked up.

Pannett William Evans Pennsylvania Evans Pennsyvania Evens

London Bridge Faces Structural Decay Warning

London officials warn the famed Thames crossing may be near collapse as river workers report a pier sinking four inches under heavy traffic, leaving another main artery unable to carry large vehicles.

Associated Press London London Bridge Thames

Sheriff levies on road maker equipment in Virginia case

One of the largest attachments in Frederick county in years was levied Saturday afternoon by Sheriff Pannett on the road building equipment of Luke J. Chandler, contractor for a State highway project from Gore to the West Virginia line. The writ, issued by Richmond Circuit Court, seeks 5 000 dollars in interest from July 1923 and attorneys fees of ten percent, secured by State and City Bank and Trust Company. The sheriff notified Chandler not to move the property, and the contractor may bond the equipment to continue work pending the Richmond court outcome. The attached assets include two steam shovels valued at about 10 000 dollars each, ten mutes, harness, dump wagons, camp equipment and other tools used in construction.

Frederick County Sheriff Pannett Luke J. Chandler Gore West Virginia Circuit Court Richmond State and City Bank and Trust Company Chandler Pannett

Dawes Visits Plymouth for Conference with Coolidge

Republican presidential candidate Dawes arrived in Plymouth Vermont for an after noon conference with Coolidge on campaign strategy. The meeting followed discussions sparked by John W Davis and party challengers about the Ku Klux Klan issue and the leaders' stance ahead of the election.

Presa Plymouth Angles G. Dawes Dawes Ireland

President To End Vacation Thursday

Plymouth Vermont report notes a scheduling change for a president's trip. Officials say he will depart Thursday instead of Wednesday, enabling an early Friday arrival in Washington.

Associated Press Plymouth Washington

Special Services Tonight At Court House Auditorium

The Salvation Army will hold special open air services at the Court House Auditorium. Reverend Senger will preach at o'clock. Everyone is invited.

Salvation Army Court House Gelist Senger

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