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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1925
Page
4
Evening Star published daily except Sunday by the Evening Star Publishing Co. in Winchester Virginia. Entries show postal registration as second class and note editions linked with Morning News The Weekly News The Weekly Mirror.
A damaged OCR fragment outlines prepaid terms and durations, mentioning one year in advance and several shorter periods, with scattered numbers and stray letters. The text lacks clear context or identifiable entities, offering only fragmented pricing and timing phrases.
The Associated Press states it is exclusive for republication of AP dispatches but local news may be credited to the paper. The note keeps standard licensing terms for reuse and credits the source as appropriate.
Praise flows for Judge Thomas W for guiding park legislation through the House with Senator Swan backing the effort. The article lauds his role as guardian of Virginia’s destiny in Congress and highlights the expected federal recognition and happiness tied to the park project.
The North Carolina situation draws editorial attention from the Roan News and Observer, noting caution in borrowing for current expenses and urging common sense and economy. It contrasts state funding with Virginia’s approach and warns against overreaching public debt, stressing prudent measures.
Members of the local Patriotic Order of Americans lodge held a social session after conferring degrees on a class of candidates. The ritual work completed, new members were admitted and refreshments were served as the meeting adjourned at a late hour.
Miss Mary Bumbaugh hosted relatives and friends at a Sunday dinner party honoring her father John Bumbaugh and his brother in law Thomas Funkhouser. Guests listed include Mr. and Mrs. Miller and son of Mount Jackson Virginia, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Knee and son Walter and daughter Bernardine Knee, various Funkhouser children, and Mr. and Mrs. C D Braithwaite and daughter Mary Braithwaite.
A group of public school teachers from Charles Town West Virginia spent yesterday at Handley Schools. They arrived about 9 am and toured the classes, dining with the faculty at lunch. The party included Agnes Reinhardt Lucy Shepherd Mary Engle Sadie Dick Katharine Leslie Mary Bradshaw and Mary Porterfield.
Mrs. A S Robinson hosted a large gathering near Wadesville on Saturday for the fiftieth birthday of Mr. Ron Robinson. Guests from Winchester and Chicago joined a meat and salad dinner with cake and fifty candles. The evening featured music and games as well wishers departed after a fond celebration.
Middletown Agricultural High School freshmen entertained the junior class and faculty with short plays, games, and refreshments of sandwiches and lemonade. Guests included Tacille Brumback Thelma Cooley Nelson Fishpan Anna Keener Hazel Funkhouser Evelyn Keller Arlene Keller Arlene Judy Ruth Richard Ernestine Everley Corinne Willey Elizabeth McCartney Jeannette Braithwaite and Clarence Cougill Lucian Brumback Gratton Ogden. Faculty attendees were Lelia Ludwig Martha Reely Bessie Speery Ethel Spaid Pauline Hudson and J. C. Beard couple. Freshmen hosts numbered 28. the group departed after a very enjoyable evening.
Miss Louise Withers hosted a bridge gathering at Summit Point in honor of Mrs. Victor Arthur. Town guests who drove in included Mrs. Peyton Marshall, Miss Mary Miller, Miss Rosalie Cox, Miss Coleen Glass, Miss Virginia Baker, and sisters Martha and Elizabeth Stuart.
Members of the R C Mothers Club are requested to attend the children s training institute at Handley Library from 2 to 4 each afternoon this week. Mrs Josie Mason of Washington will be the guest of her son Mr J F E Smoot in Brunswick for a while. Mrs Mason has been visiting her daughter Mrs S L Tabler in town for some time.
Mrs. William Faber, after visiting her sister Mrs. Annie Smith at Strasburg for a week, returned yesterday to her home in Baltimore.
Mrs. J. E. Miller has returned to Berkeley Springs after visiting at the home of Pr. and Mrs. A. C. Swimley on North Braddock street.
Mr. Frank H. Brumback of Woodstock spent the day in town on legal business, meeting local officials and handling official matters.
Miss Alice Johnson has returned here after several days of pending travel in Wahington and New York, with details of her movements awaiting fuller report.
Mr and Mrs John Cook have been visiting friends for two months in Charlotte North Carolina and returned yesterday to their home here.
Miss Frances Gannaway Miss Bes sie Nichols and Miss Lemah Snyder spent the weekend in Washington and returned here yesterday.
Miss Audrey Sparling of Handley School spent the weekend with her parents the Rev and Mrs Christopher Sparling at their Baltimore home.
Mr. W. C. Brown of Harrisburg Pa. spent the day here on business, meeting local officials and discussing local commerce and trade opportunities.
Mr. Hyman from Baltimore visits his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Frank Lovett at their home on West Clifford street according to local social notes.
Mr and Mrs P R Drury of Rye purchase a home in Clarke, as reported in local notices. The item notes a recent real estate transfer connected to the George Wash area. The brief confirms a domestic move linked to Rye residents and Clarke property.
The Shenandoah Valley Academy basketball team faced DeVitt Preparatory School of Washington in the school gymnasium yesterday and lost with a final score of 38 to 16.
The gas office advertises a February Coke fuel program with a trained furnace man ready to stoke, clean, and regulate hot water and steam furnaces. The service promises improved heat consistency and reduced user effort, charging only for the fuel while trial is free.
Mrs. A. March is a guest of Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Pitzer in Martinsburg. Mrs. Harry March, after two weeks with Mrs. John Bromley, returned home to Piedmont West Virginia.
Mr and Mrs B Brooke Smith have returned home after staying with Mr and Mrs A M Daft at Inwood West Virginia.
Miss Helen Powers of Vaucluse was a recent guest at the home of Miss Marie Funkhouser.
Mrs. Sarah B. Pletcher, her daughter Mrs. Gertrude Newlin and son Clayton, and Mrs. Ada Lewis of Washington spent the weekend with Mrs. A. G. Mason, sharing time away from home.
Mr Isadore Silverman former Manager of the G R Kinney Shoe Store left Saturday for Bridgeton New Jersey where he will manage a branch store He is succeeded here by Mr N C Rommel who came from Hagerstown where he was assistant Manager
Mr and Mrs C Jourelon from Knox ville Tennessee are guests at Hotel Jack Miss Bertha Clevenger from Stephenson spent the day in town
Mrs Harvey Quinn of Martinsburg returns from visiting her daughter Mrs John Dunn at her home on North Braddock street.
Mr G W Siford spent time as a guest of Mr and Mrs Allenon and spent the day on business errands.
Captain H. C. Gideon has returned to his home in Millville after spending several weeks with friends in the area.
Davis of Wardensville visits town today to conduct business meetings with local merchants and review community projects. Local residents note his engagement and potential discussion topics for upcoming town events.
Mrs Katherine s White goes home to Wardnsville after weekend guest stay with Mr and Mrs L E Stultz at their Valley Pike residence.
Mrs Charles Richards of Kerns town is identified as Mrs Lineburg residing at her Fairview avenue home.
Miss Julia Wall departs today for Lynchburg to be guest of her brother in law and sister, Mr. and Mrs A Kerr.
Miss Hanifan of Cumberland arrived today and will stay several days as guest of Mrs Theresa Bailey at her home on West Clifford Street.
Mrs Grace M Peter of Washington will spend several days at Mrs A D Henning s home on South Stewart Street She arrived to be with Mrs Wren who is a patient at Memorial Hospital in town
Mrs S I Bridgett arrived today and will spend time with her husband, visiting local households and sharing time at home while in town.
The Athletic Association's girls entertained sixty guests with card games at their club last night. Bridge prizes went to Ray Robinson, Roy Cather, and Susie Schlack. About ten thirty a buffet supper was served by Mrs George Ransler, Mrs Hoshour, and Gertrude Schneider.
Mrs C B Richards and her son from Wheeling West Virginia have arrived for a several weeks visit to the farm.
The text cites the Rev. and Mrs. 8 R Ludwig as holders of a listed address at 326 National Avenue, indicating a family or notice context connected to those names and location.
Mr. Lloyd Pooley a well known United States mail transferman has recovered from grippe and is able to attend to his duties again. He had been ill for two weeks at his home on South Brad dock street.
Dr and Mrs T A Williams and their young daughter Margaret Louise of retown spent a day recently with Mrs Williams parents Dr and er J Pittman at Charles Town a.
Miss Lupton a professional nurse from Washington arrived last evening for a visit at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Hugh Lupton on Bridge road local note the visitor is staying with the family during her stay
Mr and Mrs James Johnson of East Leicester Street plan relocation to Washington within the near future. Mr Johnson has secured a good driver position with a large firm in the capital.
Miss Esther Thomas a Garfield Hospital nurse in Washington spent the weekend with her mother at Bastrican pty.
Dr Mary Evelyn Brydon of Richmond is reported staying at the Jack Hotel. The brief item notes her presence at the hotel, with no additional events or details provided.
Mr F G Matthews, who had been registered at the Jack Hotel for several days, returned today to his home in Hagerstown.
Mr. G. B. Abbott of Hagerstown Mr. R. E. Basseck of Baltimore and Mr. John Kimple of Philadelphia, representatives of the International Harvester Company of Baltimore, are registered at the George Washington Hotel.
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