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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1925

Page

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Caning Plant Plan Seeks 750 Acres of Sugar Corn in Frederick County

About 100 Frederick county farmers met at the Court House to discuss establishing a canning plant here. Frank A. Weller outlined a need for 750 acres of sugar corn in the first year with growth in subsequent years. A committee was appointed to solicit farmers and gather information while two locations were toured as favorable, pending corn acreage.

Frederick County Court House Chamber of Commerce Frank A. Weller Woodbine Weller Charles R. McCann C. L. Nicodemus Robert 3. Smith Boyd Richards W. R. Hillyard Chas. Ridgeway John ©. Cather Cooper J.S. Haldeman John C. Cather A.C. Slonaker W. W. Glasselle Anvass Frederick Rmers Winchester Gray L. R. Dettra Andrew Bell Beve Tary Bell

For Rent One Furnished Room in Central Location

One furnished room for rent in a central location. Address inquiries to BH. R. A. care of Star. 2 25 t f.

BH. R. A

Wayside Inn to reopen Sunday with reservations

The Wayside Inn will reopen this Sunday March with Isti Phone handling reservations. The notice provides a single line about booking details and reopens under a new contact method.

Wayside Inn Isti

Mitchell Disobeyed War Dept on Articles Says Weeks

Brigadier General Mitchell accused of writing and publishing magazine articles without War Department approval after cautions from President Coolidge. Secretary Weeks testified that Navy objections in 1921 prompted more oversight and that Mitchell discussed a piece with the White House but was told it required War Department clearance. Weeks denied threats to remove him, maintaining no such action was ever made.

Washington Weeks House Aircraft Committee Today Mitchell Army Air Chief Coolidge War Department Secretary of the Navy Navy Lastfall White House Saturday Evening Post Mitchel Representativ Pratt New York Sutter Gentral Mitchell

Funeral Services Monday for Mrs Annie Trier

The funeral of the late Mrs Annie Fenton Trier wife of Lewis F Trier will be held Monday morning. Relatives meet at 9 o'clock at 119 East Clifford street and proceed to the Church of the Sacred Heart where mass will be said by Rev Father T A Rankin. Family requests no flowers. Pallbearers are Maurice M Lynch William Keating James P Reardon William Joseph Sullivan and Stewart Grim.

Annie Fenton Trier Lewis F. Trier East Clifford Street Arienas Church of the Sacred Heart T. A. Rankin Maurice M. Lynch William Keating James P. Reardon William and Joseph Sullivan Stewart Grim

Miller Escapes Woodstock Jail In Midnight Breakout

William Miller a Shenandoah county man held for several robberies escaped the Woodstock jail last night by sawing bars and climbing to freedom. Described as 29 years old, 5 feet 9 inches, 135 pounds, very light in color, he had been treated at Winchester Memorial Hospital before being returned to Woodstock.

William Miller Shenandoah County Winchester Memorial Hospital Woodstock Doran Miller

South End Hose Company Meeting Announced

The regular meeting of the South End Hose Company will be held Monday evening March 2 at 8 o clock. Important business on the agenda. Chas Buhl, president.

South End Hose Company Mondaay Chas Buhl

ABAS WITH THE CROSS WORD AMATHEMA Watch This Space

A short item notes a cross word puzzle titled Abas with the Cross Word Amathema and teases a forthcoming feature or event. It signals a playful puzzle challenge and invites reader engagement. The cryptic headline hints at a quirky game column and a space for readers to test their wit.

Reception for new Berryville pastor in Clarke County

At the Berryville Baptist Church Clarke County welcomed Rev L A Parker moving from Dayton Kentucky. The program included remarks from Shenandoah Baptist Association officials local leaders and ministers in a cordial reception. The event honored the new pastor and noted Rev Julian Broaddus memory. A revival series was planned to begin March 8 lasting ten days.

Berryville the Baptist Church L. A. Parker Dayton First Baptist Church Shenandoah Baptist Association John B. Williams Frank M. Wray Clarke County L. F. Harper Presbyterian Church Goodwin Frazier Charles Town W. T. Hall Martinsburg Charles A. Hall Luray C. A. Helvestine Julian Broaddus H. D. Anderson Bentonville W. J. Whitesell R. Lawley Frick Company Waynesboro Kate Moore Winchester Treadwell Chapter Order of the Eastern Star E. G. Conner H. B.whiting Tom Dix Wilbur Gaunt Rice Levi Albert Muller Emily Powers Genevieve Pierce Hugh Owens A. P. Osborne Alfred Kerfoot Hodges DeHatt Joseph Hodgson Donald Cooley Newton Pierce Walter Wisecarver, Jr Bil Shackleford Farmin ‘Clacke

George Washington Hotel Bond Interest Payable Next Monday

The first mortgage bond interest of the George Washington Hotel has been deposited for March coupons. Second mortgage coupons will be paid on Monday next at Farmers and Merchants National Bank or Shenandoah Valley National Bank upon presentation. Bonds on the Jack Hotel have also been mailed to record holders. The George Washington Hotel Corporation reports all bonds sold and notes strong financial holdings, with praise from bankers and investors for its economy and security.

George Washington Hotel American Trust Company Richmond Farmers and Merchants National Bank Shenandoah Valley National Bank George Washington Hotel Corpoporation George Washaton RORGH

Baker Shryock General Insurance Listing Wins Winchester Notice

J W Baker general insurance operates at Braddock and Water streets in Winchester Virginia. The entry lists Baker Shryock with location details and parcel reference 2 20 1p 8t. This compact property and business notice records the agency presence in the city.

General Insurance Braddock & Water Winchester Virginia Baker Shryock

Election of officers in Company I at regimental HQ

Captain George H Grim commands Company I to elect commissioned officers last night James S Perry was unanimously chosen First Lieutenant and Robert W Smith welcomed as Second Lieutenant The men praised Perry and Smith for leadership urging regular attendance and full citizen support for the local military units Training is valued as both defense and income for members Citizens are urged to visit the armory on Friday evenings to see how seriously the soldiers train

George H. Grim Impany James S. Perry Robert W. Smith Com Perry Smith

Weather outlook for early March in Atlantic states

The Weather Bureau predicts rain in the middle Atlantic on Monday and again Thursday and Friday, with generally fair conditions elsewhere. Temperatures will be colder Monday and Monday night, rise to warmer midweek, then cool again toward week’s end, and Washington is expected to be fair and rather cool on March 4.

Washington Weather Bureau North Middle Atlantic

Social and Persona Notes From Local Roundup

Mr. R. B. Carter of Wadesville spent the day in town. Miss Lucille Anderson motored to Lexington for an informal hop at Washington and Lee University tonight. Mr. W. H. Darden of Richmond is a guest at the Jack Hotel. Mr. Z. T. Gray Jr. of Richmond is spending the week at the Jack Hotel.

R. B. Carter Wadesville Town Lucille Anderson Lexington Washington and Lee University W. H. Darden, So Richmond Jack Hotel Z. T. Gray, Jr

Mrs Hardesty Plans Baltimore Visit With Nieces

Mrs. Clark W. Hardesty of near Stephenson left yesterday to spend time in Baltimore as the guest of her nieces, the Misses Consock.

Clark W. Hardesty Near Stephenson Baltimore Consock

Mr. Lewis Scott and gon of Upper ville visit town

Mr Lewis Scott and gon from Upper Ville were in town today on a business trip.

Lewis Scott and Gon Upperville

Nathanson Returns From Philadelphia Stock Purchase

Mr 8 Js Nathanson has returned from Philadelphia where he was purchasing new stock for his store on Main Street.

Js. Nathanson Philadelphia Main Street

Mrs Hawthorne Visits Parents Near Bluemont

Mrs David Hawthorne left yesterday to spend the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Iden at their home near Bluemont.

David Hawthorne Mrs. Iden Bluemont

New York City News Brief Hinting at Names

A fragmentary New York City notice mentions Jack Hotei and a date in a garbled form. The readable text implies a local item involving a person name and an event, but details are not clear.

New York Cny Jack Hotei

Mrs H F Byrd Improves, Takes Short Car Rides

Mrs H F Byrd, once confined at home due to illness, is now able to take short car rides, signaling a gradual recovery and resumed activity in daily life.

H. F. Byrd

Mr B H Perking at Aten Manufacturing Nashville

Mr. B H Perking of the Aten Manufacturing Company in Nashville Tennessee is staying at the George Washington Hotel.

B. H. Perking The Aten Manufacturing Company Nashville, Tenn George Washington Hotel

Audrey Shingleton Spends Day in Gore Visit

Miss Audrey Shingleton of Gore spent the day here, engaging with locals and touring sights before departing in the evening.

Audrey Shingleton Gore

Mrs Walter Henry Plans Short Brunswick Stay Then Baltimore Visit

Mrs Walter Henry travels to Brunswick Maryland to stay with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs James Bowers for a few days before leaving for Baltimore where she will attend to family matters and walk a line of duties.

Walter Henry Brunswick James Bowers Baltimore

Mrs John Lehigh Visited from Star Tannery

Mrs John Lehigh of Star Tannery spent the day here in a brief social visit.

John Lehigh Star Tannery

Boundaries of Blue Ridge Park Combe Surveyed

A new commission announced by the secretary of the interior will determine areas and boundaries of Shenandoah National Park in Virginia and similar regions in the Smokies and southern Appalachians. Members include H W Temple Major W A Welch Harlan P Kelsey and Col Glenn H Smith. The panel will seek donations, secure options on park sites, and assess east coast national park boundaries and related lands.

Ashington Shenandoah National Park Blue Ridge Mountains Virginia Southern Appalachian National Park Commission Appalachian Range H. W. Temple Pennsylvania W. A. Welch Palisatdes Interstate Park New York Harlan P. Kelsey Appalachian Mountain Club Glenn H. Smith Geological Survey Work The Interior de Rtment Congress Shenandoah Park Tennessee Nerrolina

Five Famous Forty Paramount Pictures at Empire Theatre

Empire Theatre presents five Paramount features next week and the following week with orchestra. Stars include Richard Dix Betty Compson Viola Dana Green Hunter Rudolph Valentino Agnes Ayres Pola Negri Gloria Swanson in new acclaimed pictures. Each week also includes a Paramount First National and Metro-Goldwyn Week.

Paramount Pictures Empire Theatre Richard Dix Betty Compson Viola Dana Green Hunter Rudolph Valentino Agnes Ayres Pola Negri Gloria Swanson Paramount First National Metro-Goldwyn The Empire Reading Screen

Supper Follows Inspection of Winchester Knights Templar

Winchester Commandery No. 12 Knights Templar held its annual inspection at City Hall led by Eminent Sir J Edward Cole of Norfolk with Mrs Cole in attendance. Knights in full uniform impressed guests before an invited supper at the George Washington Hotel, described as a brilliant, highly enjoyable social event.

Winchester Commandery No. 12 Knights Templar Order J. Edward Cole Norfolk Grand Commandry Virginia Cole Chester Winchester Templars George Washington Hotel

Mass meeting to protest Kline removal fails to start

At 2:35 this afternoon a Frederick county crowd of over five hundred gathered in the county court room to protest the reappointment of Leslie D. Kline as superintendent of Frederick public schools. No protest leaders appeared as the session stalled with no call to order, while Kline received a welcome ovation from supporters. The upstairs Farmers Union meeting was noted but did not convene the protest.

Frederick County Leslie D. Kline Farmers Union Ener Assembly Millgrand Kline Robt. Nelson Supt Clarke County

Paramount Colonial to Show New Paramount Triple Next Week

The Colonial Theatre will inaugurate first run Paramount pictures with a three film program featuring Top of the World Forty Winks and The Devil's Cargo. Starred by James Kirkwood Anna Q Nilsson Raymond Griffith Viola Dana Theodore Roberts Wallace Beery and Pauline Starke the lineup promises lively entertainment and dramatic thrillers with light comedy.

Colonial Theatre Paramount Pictures Paramount Sveldts Transylvania James Kirkwood Anna Q. Nilsson George Melford Kirkwood Raymond Griffith Lord Chumley Pauline Starke Willie Collier, Jr Victor Fleming

Operators For Advance Control Stock Market

New York stock market extended gains as operators regained control on February 28. Steady buying reduced floating supply, pushing up favorites across sectors. High-class issues rose to multi‑year highs, with oil, motor and utilities shares advancing on dividend, distribution and merger hopes. Close solid with about 750000 shares traded.

Associated Press New York

For Sale Lots of Farm Goods and Livestock

FOR SALE Corn and Hay Same will be delivered in Winchester Apply to Shirley Carter agent for Handley Board of Trustees 1p-1t Good Dairy Cows and Shoats will be sold at Harry W Boyd's Community Sale March 5 10 a m at Kernstown 1p-1t

Winchester Shirley Carter Handley Board of Trustees Harry W. Boyd Kernstown

Orndoff couple heads to Washington for hospital visit

Mrs. Daisy Orndoff of Star Tan nery and Mr. Jake Orndoff pass through town en route to Washington. Mr. Orndoff will be a patient at Walter Reed Hospital.

Daisy Orndoff Star Tannery Jake Orndoff Washington Mr. Orndoff Walter Reed Hospital

Death of Germany's first president sparks funeral plans

Berlin reports the death of Frederick once Germany's first president. He died after appendicitis complications at 10 45 pm. A former saddle maker, he guided the infant republic through turbulent years. His death follows illness and political strain as radicals influence the repair of reparation talks. The widow requests a state funeral with Chancellor Rutherford delivering the address.

Associated Press Berlin Fredéricn Gerslic Ek ‘Tonitis Wese Ebert Ahd Gompers America Ruther

Police Fire At Auto Tire Kills Motors Youth

An inquest heard a Chester family youth, Dewey, was killed after a late firing at a car’s tires. The incident involved McFadden and Hill, with testimony given to the coroner’s jury as authorities moved to proceed without bail pending further testimony.

Auto Tiresi Associated Rock Hill Fek McFadden Jock Hill Deweyson Chester McFadden Toner

Coburn's Minstrels at Empire Theatre Tonight

Coburn's Minstrels perform at the Empire tonight at 8:15 PM after a crowded day in Winchester Virginia. Manager reports large advance sales and afternoon performances draw strong crowds. parade and concert preceded the show, highlighting Coburn's as a high class minstrel attraction with annual stage appearances.

J. A. Coburn Winchester Apsonburg Eimy Coburn Stige

Community 4 Sale Kernstown Item Listings

Stock and various items offered in Kernstown community sale at 10 A.M. Readable details indicate a general market event with multiple goods labeled as stock and hamega elements. Local vendors and prices not clearly specified in the fragment.

Hamega Kernstown

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Clarke Counties Mr. Weller AI Service Mrs. Trier Parker Wen NEW Charge Clarke Community J. W. Baker Silas Henry Carpers Valley Blue Ridge Park Empire Tanig
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