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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1925

Page

5

Legionnaires Meeting Draws Mrs Baker to Norfolk

Mrs. Baker, president of the Virginia department of the Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion, travels to Norfolk for the annual convention of legion posts in the First and Second districts. She will address the auxiliary’s work for ex service men and then proceed to Washington for a vocational education conference addressed by President Coolidge. The White House reception for conference members is planned with Mrs. Coolidge. Also noted, FS, attending the Maryland Institute of Art in Baltimore, is spending a day with his parents on North Braddock Street.

Coolidge White House Baker Winchester Washington Maryland Institute of Art Baltimore Mrs. I. N. Good North Braddock Street

Mrs Earl Roberts and daughter visit East Leicester street

Mrs Earl Roberts arrived here on Saturday with a mother, Mrs W A Pingley, who is confined to her home on East Leicester street by illness. Another daughter, Miss Annie Pingley, recently from Forest Glen Maryland, came to be with her mother.

Earl ‘Roberts W. A. Pingley East Leicester Street Annie Pingley Forest Glen

Philadelphia guest of Miss Motter at North Main

Mr William Holliday of Philadelphia is the guest of his aunt Miss Motter at their apartment on North Main street.

William Holliday Philadelphia Misses Motter North Main Street

Mrs Stryker Delights In Winchester Expansion Visit

Mrs Rose Stryker formerly of this city and long-time Atlantic City hotelier left this morning for Atlantic City after a week with Mrs Carroll L Carver. She came from Columbus Ohio where she stayed with her daughter. An automobile tour yesterday impressed her with Winchester's growth especially the Handley School plant and its surroundings.

Handley School

Washington astronomer visits parents on weekend

Prof. L. Adolph Richards, a noted Washington astronomer, arrived Saturday evening for a brief stop at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Richards, near town.

L. ‘Adolph Richards Washington A. B. Richards Town

Mr James Johnson Visits Before Moving Home to Washington

Mr James Johnson employed by a large construction firm in Washington is spending a few days with Mrs Johnson prior to moving their household effects to Washington.

James Johnson Washington Mrs. Johnson

Mr. Boyle Spends Day With Parents In Emmitsburg

Mr. Harry Boyle motored to his home at Emmitsburg Maryland where he spent the day with his parents.

Harry Boyle Emmitsburg

Mrs Irwin Recovering Slowly From Baltimore Operation

Mrs. Irwin formerly of Detroit Mich who came here to make her future home recently when Mr Irwin took work in the prescription department of Bakers drug store is recovering slowly from a surgical operation performed in a Baltimore hospital. Her mother Mrs Cora Brodie of Detroit who came to Baltimore to help since the illness spent the weekend there as well.

Students Mary Baldwin and Doro Thy Henkel Return Home

Miss Mary Baldwin and Miss Doro thy Henkel spent the weekend at the home of Dr. and Mrs. E. C. Stuart and returned yesterday to Stuart Hall in Staunton Virginia where they are students.

Mary Baldwin Dorothy Henkel E. C. Stuart Stuart Hall Staunton

Mr. Donald Nixdorf Returns to Baltimore

Mr. Donald Nixdorf of the Corn Products Company returns to Baltimore after spending the weekend at his mother Mrs. Albert L. Baker's home on North Main Street.

Donald Nixdorf Corn Products Company Baltimore Albert L. Baker North Main Street

Mrs. E. E. Rogers and Daughter Shop in Middletown

Mrs. E. E. Rogers and her daughter Margaret Rodgers of Middletown spent the day shopping in town, enjoying a routine outing with family.

E. E. Rogers Margaret Rodgers Middletown Town

Miss Stella Dyke Birthday Surprise at Stephens City

A birthday surprise for Miss Stella Dyke marked her sixteenth birthday at the home of Mr and Mrs D F Dyke in Stephens City. About thirty young friends attended while Miss Frances Adams visited as a guest with parlor games a musical program and refreshments to conclude the evening.

Stella Dyke D. F. Dyke Stephens City Frances Adams

Baltimore couple visits Williamsport home Springfield

Mr and Mrs Clayton Triplett Jr of Baltimore spent the weekend as guests of Mr and Mrs Duvall parents of Mrs Triplett at their Williamsport Maryland home Springfield.

Clayton Triplett, Jr Baltimore Mrs. Duvall Mrs. Triplett Springfield Williamsport

Alleman Guests Stay With Woltzs in Chambersburg Visit

Mr and Mrs Fred Alleman of Chambersburg Pennsylvania motored here yesterday and are guests of Mr and Mrs H P Woltz at their East Piccadilly street home.

Fred Alleman Chambersburg, Pa H. P. Woltz East Piccadilly Street

Potomac Edison Official Spends Saturday Night Here

Mr. C. F. Collins of the Potomac Edison Company spent Saturday night in the city, a note indicating a courtesy visit or business engagement with local officials and utilities. The brief mention highlights his association with the utility firm and the social timing of the stop.

Mr. C. F. Collins The Potomac Edison Company

Baltimore guests register at George Washington Hotel

Mr Read Beard and Mrs Read Beard along with Messrs F D Toole and W L Ball of Baltimore were registered yesterday at the George Washington Hotel in what appears to be a routine lodging record.

Read Beard F. D. Toole W. L. Ball Baltimore George Wathington Hotel

Mrs. Hunter N. Kern Visits Afflecks on Peyton Street

Mrs. Hunter N. Kern arrived from New York Saturday evening to spend the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. John W. Affleck on Peyton Street. Mr. Jack Smith of Washington is visiting Mrs. Smith and their son Edwin Harold Smith for several days.

Hunter N. Kern New York John W. Affleck Peyton Street Jack Smith Washington Mrs. Smith Edwin Harold Smith

Mrs Grover Leavenger and Miss Grant Visit Philadelphia

Mrs Grover Leavenger and Miss Katharine Grant returned from a week at the home of Mr and Mrs Edward Ritter in Philadelphia. They were hosted during their stay with visits and social gatherings in the city.

Grover .Levenger Katharine Grant Edward Ritter Philadelphia

Rev F A Braun Departs After Grace Lutheran Sermon

The Rev. F. A. Braun of Poughkeepsie New York preached yesterday at Grace Lutheran Church and left today for his home after the service.

F. A. Braun Poughkeepsie, N. Y Grace Lutheran Church

Mr. Harry Kern Returns From Washington on Tobacco Business

Mr. Harry Kern son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Kern returned Saturday evening from Washington where he spent several days on business for the American Tobacco Company.

Harry Kern John W. Kern Washington The American Tobacco Company

Hable Plans White Marble Theatre in Washington Move

Fred Hable, recently in St. Petersburg where the Hable interests will erect a $500,000 white marble theatre, left Saturday evening for Washington after a brief visit here with his brother Herman Hable.

Fred. H. Hable St. Petersburg Fla Hable Washington Herman H. Hable

Mr and Mrs Hammon Guests At George Washington Hotel

Mr and Mrs F K Hammon of Philadelphia were weekend guests at the George Washington Hotel, staying over the nearby holiday period and visiting local attractions.

F. K. Hammon Philadelphia George Washington Hotel

Gilliansens Leave for Garrett Indiana

Mr and Mrs Frank Gilliansen have departed from the home of Mrs J P Haddox to Garrett Indiana after visiting at her residence this morning.

Woodstockian Visits Friends in Town Sunday

Mr. Arthur C. Stickley Jr of Woodstock Virginia spent Sunday with friends in town, enjoying a relaxed afternoon and social time.

Arthur C. Stickley, Jr Woodstock, Va

Washington Guests Stay at Hotel Jack Weekend

Dr and Mrs R B Porter Dr and Mrs L A Fullerton and Mr L B Byington of Washington were weekend guests at Hotel Jack.

Women Visit Washington Friends Over Weekend

Misses Mary Louise Barr Helen Mc Glathery and Isabelle Hammack returned from Washington where they spent the weekend visiting friends.

Mary Louise Barr Helen McGlathery Isabelle Hammack Washington

Providence man among arrivals at Commercial Hotel

Mr. J. Richmond Dean of Providence R I was among yesterday's arrivals at the Commercial Hotel details indicate a brief guest listing from local travel notes and hotel records. The item notes his residence and rooming at the hotel during the previous day.

J. Richmond Dean Providence, R. 1 Commercial Hotel

Miss Katharine Pangle Leaves for Forest Glen Seminary

Miss Katharine Pangle of Middletown sails for Forest Glen Maryland to join the National Park Seminary later today.

Katharine Pangle Middletown Forest Glen National Park Seminary

Two Misses Faun Baker Return to Washington School

Miss Katharine and Miss Ellen Faun Baker visited their parents Mr and Mrs W A Baker and depart this evening to resume studies at Holton Arms School in Washington.

Katharine Ellen Fauntleroy Baker Mrs. W. A. Baker Holton Arms School Washington

Staunton Man Registered at Commercial Hotel

Mr. G. M. Crawford of Staunton Virginia is registered at the Commercial Hotel, listing his arrival and lodging details as part of the local hotel record.

G. M. Crawford Staunton, Va

Mr and Mrs C C McKay Arrive and Register at George Washington

Mr and Mrs C C McKay from Washington arrived yesterday and registered at the George Washington Hotel, marking a brief visit noted in local society circles.

Rev Casselman hosts PET guest and college visit

A PET guest staying with Rev and Mrs F R Casselman left for Roanoke Virginia. Mr Tosh represented Catawba College Salisbury North Carolina and spoke at Centenary Reformed Church, drawing a liberal response yesterday.

F. R. Casselman Roanoke Tosh Catawba College Salisbury Centenary Reformed Church

Martins resident registered at the Jack Hotel

Mr R Riddleburger of Martins West Virginia is registered at the Jack. Mr and Mrs Thomas Hanson returned today to their home in Baltimore after spending the weekend at Hotel Jack.

Mr. R. Riddleburger Martinssare W. Va Jack Hotel Thomas H. Hanson Baltimore Hotel Jack

McDonoughs Return From Weekend at Rectory

Mrs. Mary McDonough and her daughter Miss Annie McDonough returned today to Richmond after visiting the former's mother Mrs. Mary Rabkin at the Catholic Church Rectory over the weekend.

Mary McDonough Annie McDonough Richmond Mary Rabkin Catholic Church

Handley Hi's Quint Tops Berryville 22 to 19

Handley of Berryville edged Berryville 22 to 19 as Parker led with five baskets. Miller and Canter sparked a second-half surge after a 15 all tie, with Canter scoring four field goals including circus shots. Miller, Baker, Swank, Hawkins contributed on both ends while Winkfield netted one basket for 185 season points.

Handley Quint Berryville Parker Miller Canter Fou Baker Chaggett Wee Hawkins Ramsburg Gueld Sale Winkfielder Kersheval Starkey Winkfield Ale Hillyard Swank Hackman Hawkins Ritter Renner Sargent Tee Seals Handley Hockman Ong Stain High School Quint

Handley Falls to Martinsburg in Slow Scrappy Contest

Martinsburg defeated Handley 37 to 25 as speed and passing overwhelmed the locals. Homer and Woods teamed for 32 points, with Martinsburg drawing 14 fouls on Handley. Sale led Handley with six counted buckets as fans watched a rough, foul plagued game.

Handley Five Martinsburg Homer Woods Handley Doug” Sale Reign

Blue Eyes Keener and the Bilateral Eye Debate

In an article fragment unclear in content, statistics on military units suggest contrasting eye traits among soldiers. The text mentions blue eyed and "bive-eyed" men as potentially superior, but the garbled data limits precise conclusions.

Duckwall Poetential Pastor At Highland Avenue Mission

The Rev. Joseph S. Duckwall, who has preached at Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church mission, may lead that work after graduating next June from Union Theological Seminary in Richmond Virginia. He preached last evening there and stayed with his brother in law and sister the Rev. and Mrs J Hoge Smith of Stephens City.

Joseph S$. Duckwall Highland Avenue Way Presbyterian Church Union Theological Seminary Richmond Duckwall Highland Avenue Mission J. Hoge Smith Stephens City

Mrs Polius Returns to Washington After Visit

Mrs H B Polius returned to Washington following a visit with her mother Mrs Canter Lonas at her East Piccadilly street home.

Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason in Wiener Wurst Tale

A humorous verse by Walt Mason about a small miller selling wienerwurst who longs for praise. A passing delegate praises the products, lifting the poet from despair as the simple compliment revives his spirits and sparks. Copyright.

Walt Mason

Mrs Flora Returns Home From Cumberland Visit

Mrs. E. K. Flora, who had been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fries at their National avenue home, returned today to her Cumberland, Md home.

E. K. Flora Charles Fries National Avenue Cumberland

Mrs. O. 8. Geddies Returns Home From Strasburg

Mrs. O. 8. Geddies, summoned to Strasburg by the death of her sister Mrs. D. F. Retdolph, has returned to her home in Connellsville, Pennsylvania.

Reverend W H Brown Leaves Sharon for Mrs Rudolph Funeral

The Rev. W H Brown pastor of the Lutheran Church of Sharon Pennsylvania who attended Mrs D F Rudolphs funeral at Strasburg departed today after the service, returning home.

W. H.,brown Lutheran Church of

Virginia Military Captain Guest at Handley Faculty Home

Capt. L. H. Ryland of the Virginia Military Institute visits town for several days as the guest of Mr. M. G. Ramey, a member of the Handley faculty.

L. H. Ryland Virginia Military Institute M. G. Ramey Handley Faculty

Washington Guests Leave After Visit

Messrs. W. H. Grim and Joseph Lovett of Washington and W. C. Hogan of East Orange New Jersey left here today after visiting Mr. W. D. Grim.

W. H. Grim Joseph Lovett Washington W. C. Hogan Hast Orange, N. J W. D. Grim

Mr and Mrs Turner Travel to Washington and Waynesboro

Mr and Mrs Paul Turner left for Washington yesterday and will spend several days there before continuing to Waynesboro Virginia. Mr Turner is employed by the Northern Virginia Power Company.

Paul Turner Washington Waynesboro Turner Northern Virginia Power Company

Mr Morris Finkelstein in Baltimore on business

Mr Morris Finkelstein is spending several days in Baltimore on business visiting local offices and meeting with associates to discuss upcoming projects and arrangements.

Morris Finkelstein Baltimore

Mrs Aiken Returns From New York and Philadelphia Millinery Trip

Mrs Aiken completes a trip to New York and Philadelphia where she purchased millinery for her shop. The journey included visits to fashion houses and hat makers, aiming to refresh inventory.

Bishop Brown Visited Richmond Officials Hosts in Fairmont Area

Bishop William Cabell Brown of Richmond spent the weekend in town on official business. He was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Alexander T. Jones at their Fairmont avenue home.

William Cabell Brown Richmond Alexander T. Jones Fairmont Avenue

Weels Visit Balti more Family in City Home

Mr and Mrs R C Weels of Baltimore arrived Saturday evening for a short visit to their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs E G Rusk at their home No 417 Fairavont Avenue.

R. C. Weels Baltimore E. G. Rusk Fairavont Avenue

Oil City couple guests at the Jack Hotel

Mr and Mrs 8 J Best of Oil City Pennsylvania are listed as guests staying at the Jack Hotel as recorded in a local social note. The brief item confirms their residence and hotel accommodation in the community.

8. J. Best Oil City, Pa Jack

Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis Shirley Return From Visit

Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis Shirley who had been visiting Mr and Mrs John Nalls at their home on South Braddock Street returned to their Baltimore residence.

Frank Lewis Shirley John Nalls South Braddock Street Baltimore

Mr Warren Graves Guests At Fansler Home

Mr Warren Graves of Charlottes ville was the weekend guest of Mr and Mrs L L Fansler at their West Leicester Street home.

Warren Graves Charlottesville L. L. Fansler West Leicester Street

Sheriff Sale Public Auction at 333 West Cork Street

By distress warrant against JT. D. Kenny, a sale of household furnishings will be held at 333 West Cork Street Winchester on Thursday March 5 1925 at 11 00 AM. Items include bed and bedding dresser rocking chairs table lamps victrola china closet silverware and more. Cash terms. Aede Wigginl on.

Carter and Glaize JT. D. Kenny West Cork Street Winchester

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