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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1923
Page
2
Mrs. A. W. Head longtime Strasburg resident died in Washington at age 83 after a brief heart illness. She owned the Virginia Hotel in Strasburg for years. Funeral service was held in Washington Friday with interment there.
Announcement states the marriage of Harriett G. Anderson of Hayfield Virginia to Holmes L. Pingley of Chambersville Virginia. The ceremony occurred quietly last Saturday afternoon at the clergyman’s home performed by Rev. S R Ludwig of the United Brethren Church.
Shenandoah Valley National Bank at Shenandoah Valley with cashier W Hardy records a date of 12 6 1m in a damaged ledger entry.
John I. Sloat as cashier announces a bank notice dated December 7 with the institution named Good and Co Commercial and Savings Bank indicating a formal banking action or filing.
The wedding featured Attendants Mr and Mrs Russell Holland sister of the bride. The bride wore dark blue canton crepe with matching hat and accessories. After the ceremony the couple traveled by automobile to the bride’s mother’s home for an elaborate dinner. Guests included Hayfield residents and the Holland families from Winchester and Gainesboro. The groom Pingley, a spinner at Virginia Woolen Company, will live in Winchester with his bride.
Rev J F Morgan will deliver a New Year message at 11 00 on Sunday with the race set before us and at 730 p m another sermon on Definiteness of Purpose The Sunday school meets 945 a m and the Young People's Society at 645 p m led by Roy A Larrick on Wishes for the New Year Everyone welcome to all services.
Chicago December 29 Philip Grossman was sentenced by Judge Kenesaw Landis to one year in jail for defying a federal injunction on his saloon. It was reported he was pardoned but officials say he never entered jail. Marshal Robert Levy said Grossman must check in before leaving. Levy noted Grossman was ill and away and would surrender after holidays. The higher court ruled the case was handled legally after an appeal.
Church of Christ schedules Bible school at 10 with L L Heckman as superintendent and a review of The World for Christ, a pastor led class for all ages, and a morning sermon at 11 on Christ All and in All. A Martinsburg school contest ends Sunday followed by 7:30 pm sermon titled The Volume 1923. Midweek prayer at 7:45 Wednesday at G W Riley 522 South Braddock Street.
The Associated Press reports America led in 1923 inter national sports with 26 victories to Britain’s 12 and France’s 2. The United States claimed clear laurels in five arenas, with Britain and France winning in others, as Suzanne Lenglen dominated women’s tennis and American teams excelled in track, tennis, boxing, polo, billiards, and horse racing.
Mr and Mrs E W Collis hosted a Wednesday card party at 111 South Main Street with refreshments. Honored guest was Miss Dorothy Tufts of Lexington Virginia visiting for the holidays. Guests included Ruth Lockhart Mary Barr Margaret Cadwallader Evelyn Lockhart Isabelle Hammack Edward Capper Lawrence Hollis Earl Clark Frank Chandler Wilbur Cather Malcolm Henretty William Aiken and William Snyder.
Richard Pitcock of the Opequon section remains in Memorial Hospital after an automobile wreck about two weeks ago. He shows considerable general improvement but is not yet cleared to leave the institution.
Applicants continue to secure automobile licenses at the Chamber of Commerce office where Andrew Bell the secretary issues them as an accommodation. To date only a few tags are placed on cars. The fiscal year for new licenses begins January 1. New plates have a red background with white letters making numbers easy to read in traffic violations.
Floor space is added to Price's barber shop on Main Street by extending the rear building. The firm will move chairs toward the rear while the front becomes a lobby for customers. The expansion relieves congestion caused by the previously small room.
The Post Office awarded the Strasburg to Star Tannery route contract to Clarence O. McInturff of Strasburg Virginia. It becomes effective December 15 and covers round trip with motor vehicle when possible.
The education board urges teacherages to aid rural teachers. A questionnaire shows 37 homes established in the state, led by Russell county, though two thirds of counties replied. The program allows boards to own housing or offer it rent free to reduce living costs for teachers.
County Treasurer Huddleson of Fairfax Va faces injunction action by Herndon residents against the Board of Supervisors restraining him from honoring warrants except for per diem mileage and properly attested bills. Charges allege the board unlawfully obtained county funds for personal use and a January investigation hearing before Judge Brent is set.
Owen Crest hosts surprise party for Miss Myrtle V Newcome and Miss Mabel V Newcome with a large crowd and games. Brookside farm hosts a Friday night dance for about 100 guests. Asbury Eshelman improves after a week of lumbago and can attend to business.
The congregation and friends of Rev. Mr. Wilhite of Brucetown Methodist Church express regret over his illness in a Washington hospital under a specialist. All hope for a return to health. The Place Sunday school distributed its archistic treat last Sunday. Laura and Mildred Hartbaugh of Martinsburg spent Christmas at home. Howard Ginn, working for a Pennsylvania firm, visited family over Christmas. Austin White lost a driving mare to pneumonia recently.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Parish entertained the senior class of the Baptist Sunday school at Gore on Wednesday evening in honor of Miss Gladys Parish. Many class members attended and invited guests included Mr. and Mrs. William E. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Parish, Mr. and Mrs. Mellon Adams, and Mr. and Mrs. Newton Shingleton.
William H. Everly longtime Middletown Va blacksmith and wagon maker dies at 2 am at age 80 after six months illness from Brights disease Survived by widow five children two brothers and two sisters Pending funeral by Independent Order of Odd Fellows with burial Sunday at Mount Carmel Cemetery services led by Rev R Fringer at his residence then Mount Carmel Cemetery
Chemists are experimenting with a chemical process to convert sawdust into cattle feed. The trial aims to create a nutritious supplement and reduce waste by turning wood byproducts into usable fodder.
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