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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1925
Page
6
James P. Reardon Jr entertained about twenty six guests at his parents home on South Stewart Street for a Valentine party last night. A delicious fruit punch was served during the dancing, and guests departed around 11 o'clock.
Mrs Bayliss Boyce hosted a miscellaneous shower at Mrs Harry Burr on North Main Street for Miss Gretna Barr. Twenty five guests attended a games-filled evening followed by a buffet supper and an announcement of a betrothal. The groom-to-be is Manuel son of Charles Manuel, life insurer, formerly with C P McVicar on Main Street. Miss Bart is a daughter of the late BB Bart.
Mrs Garvin Bowles was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower organized by Mrs Henkel Carpenter’s class from Bundak School. The event occurred at Mrs Bowles home with parents Mr and Mrs Boyce present, featuring music and a note on Evelyn Hodges from Stephens City. The gathering was a planned surprise for Mrs Bowles.
Personal note states Miss Muse is with her father at his home. The brief item mentions W. B. Muse in relation to the location. No further details or dates provided.
Partial OCR text mentions Mrs Rupert M Ward confined at her home on Washington street and an attack of grippe. Also references Mrs A J Whetzel of Wadesville on a shopping trip, with unclear surrounding context.
Mr J Sibert Smith resigns as head of the Chesapeake and Potomac Company citing plans to reside here. The notice states the move and references the family connection to the business.
Miss Grace Anderson travels to Wadesville for a weekend visit hosted by Mr and Mrs W Grubbs at their home there.
Mrs H C Frye of Wadesville was noted as a shipper in town today, highlighting active commerce and local business ties in the community.
Miss DeHart, a nurse at Garfield Hospital in Washington, arrived today to spend the day with her parents at P Gardele.
Mr. M. B. Gee visits the Grubbs residence at Wadesville for the weekend, staying with Mr. and Mrs. W. Pr. Grubbs as part of social hosting.
Fauntleroy traveled here today due to the illness of his mes Conrad, at her residence, prompting local officials and family to arrange care and support as doctors assess her condition.
Luttrell who has served as Dy pee and Mrs James Lis listed, returned today to her home at Middletown.
Mr Artington Paton arrived here today and will stay several days at the home of Mrs M BY Netherton before returning to his home at Capon Bridge.
Mr B Armstronng, reported fatally at his home on Braddock Street after a long illness, was found to have returned to his residence in Washington today as details emerge from the Braddock Street incident.
Mr. George Brill will spend the weekend at Mayrertown Virginia according to a brief social note. Local friends and family were listed as part of the casual announcement.
Mr Harry Boyle Jr manager of the Chesapeaké at Beiersend Phone Company spends time with his parents at Eimitsburg with Mr Archie Rohr of Chelsea reportedly visiting the area during the week as he travelled.
Thursday and Friday Prince accompanied by his mother Mrs Ferdinand IT, who suffered a severe stroke of paralysis several weeks ago.
Mr Charles Marion Roberts and Mr William Baxter, both students at the University of Virginia, are guests of Col and Mrs B M Roszel at the Shenandoah Valley Academy, of which both are alumni.
Miss Dorothy and Martha Stuart motored to Hagerstown for a weekend with their cousin and sister, Mr and Mrs Lynn K Brugh, at their home on Immit avenue.
Mrs Mary Campbell leaves today for Baltimore to spend a week then proceed to Atlantic City for an extended stay before returning to the home of her mother Mrs Edward C Johnson on West Cork Street.
Miss Mary Greenway Russell will wed at her parents home on Stewart Street. The ceremony will be accompanied by an orchestra from Shenandoah Gallery Academy providing music.
Mrs L L Thornsberry departed yesterday for Martinsburg to visit her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs W E Bulls.
Miss Mary Katherine Aulick of Handley School faculty is ill at her home on Braddock Street with grippe, according to a brief local notice.
Mr Jack York of Washington is visiting friends in town, drawing local curiosity about his trip and connections in the area.
Mr Marshall McCauley a cadet at Virginia Military Institute is visiting the home of his parents Mr and Mrs W F McCauley on North Main Street.
Mr James Esagul is in Washington for a business trip. He is attending meetings with partners and reviewing a potential contract. The visit includes briefings with executives and site inspections related to ongoing negotiations.
Mr Frank Painter of Philadelphia arrived today and will be the guest of his cousins Mr and Mrs Alva Richards at their West Water Street home.
Mr Harold Wissier of Mount Jackson is visiting friends in town and meeting acquaintances during his stay.
Miss Marjorie Bullard of Bridgewater Virginia is the weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. William G. Hardy at their South Washington residence.
Nelson Ricdatasers is noted to be in Washington on a business trip. The item records his travel as part of a brief business notice.
Mrs Donald A L DeGolyer of Chicago executrix of the late Mrs S L Lupton, arrived back last night from a trip to Richmond Virginia and is staying at the George Washington Hotel.
Mr and Mrs R P Jones of Staunton Virginia were registered last night at Hotel Jack, a brief society note detailing their lodging status.
Saint Pauls AME Church presents an 11 am sermon with baptism by Pastor H Clarence Walker. Sunday studies at 2 30 pm. A C W League meets at 7 pm. Sermon at 8 pm. Men s Day program set for the fourth Sunday. You are invited to attend these services.
Fragmentary OCR text recounts an odd tale involving an athletic elephant and a biologist captain, plus scattered phrases about fish climbing trees and a pursuit. The readable fragments indicate a chaotic scene with coastal or nautical imagery and unclear protagonists.
Raymond Cooper, surprised by about twenty friends, gathered at his North Brad dock street home. While he was away, three friends retrieved him, bringing him home to a room filled with birthday wishes. Games, ice cream, and cake followed, the seven candle cake placed on the table, with celebrations lasting until 11 30.
Mr and Mrs A B Wyndham return to Berryville Virginia after visiting daughter Miss Cottie Wyndham a professional nurse at University Hospital Charlottesville where she remains bedridden with pleurisy though reported improved. Miss Wyndham is a niece of Miss Ida L Wyndham and Mr Daingerfield Wyndham of the city.
Messrs Allen Emmert and L R Smith have returned from New York City after nearly a week. They attended initial openings in spring and summer wear for women and purchased goods for the Emmert store. They also made purchases for Maychester and Martinsburg.
The Christ Episcopal Church announces a Sunday schedule with 10 a.m. services and Sunday school, 11 a.m. morning prayer and sermon on Spiritual Responsibility, evening prayer and sermon, and 3:30 and 9 p.m. services. A holy communion is offered at Empire Stephens City at 9 a.m. and a peoples’ picture seek event is noted.
A French soldier lifts to set a new world weightlifting mark, reportedly raising the bar by 35 pounds in a historic performance. Officials note the record achievement occurred amid international sports events and military athletics programs.
Mrs. Harry B. Hawkins departed for Brunswick Maryland this morning. Col. John Kating who attended the Farmers and Merchants National Bank directors meeting has returned to his Cumberland Maryland home.
Mrs. G. Miller came back from Washington after visiting friends. Mr. B. F. Arthur Sr. returned home to the Northwestern Grade following several days in Baltimore on business. Mr. Harry R. Kern came back from a Wash business trip. Mr. George D. Worthington of the American Hotels Corp., after several days here on business, leaves tonight for Suffolk, Virginia, where the corporation is to operate a new hotel there.
A man found on the road near Stephens City was believed dead after drinking heavily and lying in the snow or roadway. A Harrisonburg traveler and local officers searched the area. the man vanished but later was found to have simply been intoxicated and asleep, causing a town-wide scare.
Charles Rigoulet 21, a French soldier stationed at Joina ville, broke the world record by lifting 336 pounds over his head, surpassing the former mark held by Goessler of Germany.
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