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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1926

Page

5

Social and Personal Mr. Cooley Weds Strasburg Girl

In Strasburg Virginia Thursday afternoon at four oclock a wedding united Miss Estay Ash and Mr. Cooley of Winchester. The ceremony occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hunter with Rev. George Stewart Bowden officiating. The bride wore gold and white and was attended by six classmates. after the ceremony guests joined for a reception. The couple will reside at 500 North Braddock Street Winchester after a short honeymoon in Cumberland Maryland.

Cooley Strasburg Hunter Aera Ash Caecum Casino Winchester George Stewart Bowden Secessety High School J. W. Hettle Ruth Ashwood Sy Parrish Strasburg High School Mr. Cooley J. H. Cooley Cumberland Hudson- Essex Automobile Company

Former Winchesterian Sings On WGY Radio in Kingston

Mrs. William Rieser, formerly Miss Mary Vilwig of Winchester, was heard on station WGY Schenectady last night. Her singing appealed to Kingston listeners who recognized her sweet voice and group of songs, earning praise from the local audience and the prominent WGY broadcast.

All Kingston

Ww C T U Celebrates Red Letter Day at Handley Library

The bi monthly meeting of the Wo mens Christian Temperance Union gathered Thursday at Handley Library to mark the eighteenth amendment with a program. January 16 named the red letter day and ministers will speak at local churches on promnitis around January 24.

Women’s Christian Temperance Union Handley Library Sencay

Justices of the Peace Seek Higher Attachment Limits

Delegate Rob J. T. Barton of Winchester Frederick and Clarks counties introduces a measure to raise the attachment limit for justices of the peace from twenty dollars to three hundred dollars. The change would align attachments with other debt matters and simplify a presently harsh process for litigants.

Rob J. T. Barton Winchester Frederick Clarks Justices of the Peace Circuit Corporation

Garrett Bank Teller Charged With Major Theft

Clarence C. Dix, 38, was arrested in Baltimore on theft charges involving 36000 dollars from Robert Garrett and Sons. The firm said securities were not affected and the shortage is partly covered by a bond. any remaining loss will be charged to earnings. Dix claimed he covered shortages by kiting checks and used the funds for stock investments and horse race betting.

Associated Press Baltimore Clarence C. Dix Old Robert Garrett and Sons South Redwood Streets the &Rm Dix

Immense Tank of Distillate Blows Up in California

An 80,000-barrel distillate tank at Standard Oil storage in Elshgundo California exploded today. One man was reportedly blown 150 feet and several others injured.

Associated Press Elshgundo Calif Standard Oil Company

Chicago Character Harry Schneider Shot On Doorstep

Chicago police say Harry Schneider 56 known as a modern Fagin was shot dead on his doorstep as he returned home. The killing ties to an alleged involvement with Frankie Blake in a murder mystery and Cook County jail scandal. Police report killers fled unseen.

Associated Press Chicago Harry Schneider Frankie Blake Rich Young

Bettie Layton Dies Wife of Clarke County Pastor

Mrs. Bettie Layton wife of Rev. Ben Layton pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church died Wednesday night at her Millwood home in Clarke county Virginia. She was highly esteemed. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at one o clock from her residence.

Bettie Layton Ben Layton Shiloh Baptist Church Millwood Clarke County

Presbyterian Church to Welcome Taichow Missionary Preacher

The Rev. Charles Ghiselin Jr of Taichow China will preach tomorrow night at 7 30 at the Presbyterian Church. Dr F T McFaden, pastor, will speak at 11 a m with Sunday school at 9 20 and Bible classes at 9 46. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 45 led by Miss Mary Greenway Russell. Cordial invitation to all to attend worship.

Charles Ghiselin, Jr Taichow China Presbyterian Church Mary Greenway Russell

Notice of Redemption for Northern Virginia Power Bonds

Northern Virginia Power Company elects to redeem on June 1 1926 all Second Mortgage 6% Bonds issued under the 1914 mortgage. Redeemed bonds due at Shenandoah Valley National Bank Winchester Virginia plus 1 percent premium. Interest ceases after June 1 1926. Coupons may be presented with bonds or detached for payment at the bank office.

Northern Virginia Power Virginia Power Company A. Corey Shenandoah Valley National Bank Winchester Virginia

Public Sale Of Apartment House In Winchester Va

Trustees offer for sale at public auction a four apartment modern apartment house on east Piccadilly Street in Winchester. The property lies north of the street, 118 by 50 feet, part of a larger parcel, with deeded chain of title dating to 1903. Sale Wednesday February 5 1926 at 11 am in front of the County Courthouse. Terms: one third cash, balance in two annual installments secured by deed of trust. Inspection by T R Cather and Philip Williams trustees.

Winchester Robert F. Brill Viroe Ednesday East Piccadilly Street City of Betes Ayemng National Cemetery Corporation Court of Fred. L. Glaize T. RU Cather Philip Williams

Sheriff's Sale of Musical Instruments in Winchester Va

By virtue of an execution I will offer for public sale at Rice's Music Store on Main Street Winchester Va a large lot of musical instruments including phonographs pianos and other articles. sale starts January 2 1926 at 10 o'clock. Cash terms. Luther Pannet Sheriff of Frederick County Va. Auctioneers Dunn and Duvall.

Rice's

Church of Christ Services for Sunday at 20 West Cork Street

Services will be held at the Church of Christ 20 West Cork street next Lord's day. Bible school starts 9:45 a.m. with L L Hockman as superintendent. G Frank Gregson of the George and oe Hotel will speak to the Men's class. Sermon at 11 a.m. with communion services on the theme Law Observance. Christian Endeavor at 6:45 p.m. led by Paul Fetcher on Great Ideas That Have Spurred People to Action. Evening preaching at 7:20 p.m. on The Ideal Man as part of a series. Midweek prayer Wednesday at 7:45 p.m. blackboard talk. All invited, visitors welcome. W L Dudley Minister.

Church of Christ West Cork Street Bible School L. L. Hockman G. Frank Gregson George Anc Oe Paul The

Pay Now Save Discount Rate Change Notice

January rate now in effect citywide. Mail subscription four dollars per year. carrier service price listed as four dollars per year.

Feeds for Birds Songsters of Capetey

A brief notice fragment references feeding birds and starving songsters in Capetey. The readable text suggests a plea or caption urging care for birds described as hungry, with no full action or date details available.

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