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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1925

Page

3

Public Lands Talk Highlights National Parks Progress

Mrs Barton, speaking to the Democratic Women's Club, urged preservation of public lands and promotion of national parks from Yellowstone to Zion. She outlined land grants, purchases, and wars that shaped ownership, urged safeguarding parks for future generations, and cited leaders like Gifford Pinchot and John Barton Payne supporting public ownership and access.

Dads Barton Democratic Women’s Club R.T Women’smocratic Club Shendoah Valley United States S. Barton Ocean Ain Tes Maryland New York Massas Connecticut South Carolina Carolina Georgia Virginia France Louisiana Florida New Mexico Okland Colorado Alaska Wallah Islands Roosevelt Taft Congress Jas Gifford Pinchot Pennsylvania America New England Wisconsin Minnesota California Utah Yellowstone Yosemite Valley Department of the Interior War Department Secretary of the Interior Zion National Park Brigham Young Biltmore N. C Desert Island Missippi Lafayette Nat Park Axico John Barton Payne

Word origins of fiasco and its glassmaker tale

The Italian term fiasco originally meant a flask and followers of the Word tribe trace its use to Venetian glassblowers who rejected a flaw by turning it into a common flask. This linguistic shift tied failure to imperfect crafts and a simple vessel.

Social and Personal Dinner in Holler of Smiths

Mr and Mrs Smith and Mr and Mrs Brooke hosted a social dinner in Holler. Guests included Gra Jennings Smith of Hagerstown and Millard M er who motored from Hagerstown Maryland to attend. An elegant dinner followed by music and songs entertained the guests.

Mrs. Smith Brooke Smith Ben Gra Jennings Smith Millard M Hagetétown, Md J. Walter Hallback

Katharine Miller to Wed Perry Murray Armitage

Mrs. Fauntleroy Miller of New Brighton Staten Island announces the engagement and approaching marriage of her daughter Katharine to Perry Murray Armitage of New York City. The wedding is set for Saturday March 7. The bride's mother Miss Kate Fauntleroy is closely related across the state.

Fauntleroy-Miller New Brighton Staten Island Katharine Perry Murray Armitage New York City Miss Miller Kate Fauntleroy Staunton

Mrs John W Affleck Improves After Illness At Home

Mrs. John W Affleck has been quite ill at her home on Peyton street for ten days but shows marked improvement today.

John W. Affleck Peyton Street

Visiting businessmen In Town From Hagerstown And Ridge WV

Mr LeVan Hyssong of Hagerstown was in town on business today. Mr RL Omps of Ridge West Virginia was in town on business yesterday.

LeVan Hyssong Hagerstown R. L. Omps Ridge, W. Va

Mr. and Mrs Messenger Vacationing in Baltimore

Mr and Mrs J P Messenger, guests of Mrs Messenger's brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs F Triplett at the Weems farm, left today for Baltimore to spend a few days before returning to their home in White House New Jersey.

J.’ P. Messenger

Richmond businessman departs after hotel stay

Mr. H. H. Clapp of Richmond, a commercial agent for the Norfolk and Western Railway, has been a guest at Hotel Jack for several days and left the city today.

H. H. Clapp Richmond The Norfolk and Western Railway Hotel Jack

Mr H Latham Arrives at Chesapeake and Potomac Office

Mr H Latham assistant general manager of the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company arrived here today and will probably spend several days.

H. Latham Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company

Dr. Robert C. Randolph Visit Noted in Town

Dr. Robert C. Randolph of Boyce spent the day in town, drawing local attention. He visited several shops and spoke with residents about community health, leaving a positive impression on attendees.

Robert C. Randolph Boyce

Miss Grace Larrick Visits Return to Her House Here

Miss Grace Larrick, guest of Misses Mary and Katherine Rodgers in Baltimore last week, has returned to her house here. She spent Friday night with friends in Hagerstown.

Grace Larrick Mary Katherine Rodgers Baltimore Miss Larrick Hagerstown

Bridge Club to Meet at Mrs Bejamin F Arthur Jr Home

One of the bridge clubs will convene this afternoon at the home of Mrs Bejamin F Arthur Jr on South Stewart Street.

Bejamin F. Arthur, Jr South Stewart Street

Virginia Scholar Spends Time at Audley Estate

Mr Hobson McGee of the University of Virginia is visiting Audley, the Berryville home of Mr B B Jones, spending some time there as noted in local society items.

Mr. Hobson McGee University of Virginia Audley B. B. Jones Berryville

Mr L Messinger Guest at the George Washington Hotel

Mr. L Messinger of Hagerstown is staying as a guest at the George Washington Hotel, with the occasion noted in local society circles.

L. Messinger Hagerstown George Washington Hotel

Miss Martha Glenn Visits En Route To Wardensville

Miss Martha Glenn, after visiting friends in Washington for several days, is spending a few days in town before continuing to Wardensville.

Martha Glenn Washington Wardensville

Mr John L Kriders Visits Commercial Hotel

Mr John L Kriders is spending a few days at the Commercial Hotel. He is well known in Winchester and has many friends here.

John L. Kriders Commercial Hotel Mr. Krider Winchester

Potomac Edison Official Visits Hagerstown Today

Mr C F Collins appliance manager of Potomac Edison Company in Hagerstown was a visitor in town today.

C. F. Collins Potomac-Edison Company Hagerstown

Local Trip Noted In Bal Timere Visit

Mr George P Kern motor to Bal Timere to meet Mrs Kern returning from Boston. She visited her son-in-law and daughter Captain and Mrs Joseph E Campbell for some time.

George P. Kern Baltimere

Mr M D Albin Resumes After Severe Illness

Mr M D Albin returns home after several days of confinement due to a severe illness. He is reported resting and recovering, with friends wishing him well and noting improvement since his illness first announced.

Ramsburgs Suffer Grippe Keep House on Peyton Street

Mr C W Ramsburg has recovered from a grippe attack and left his home on Peyton Street. Mrs Ramsburg and their daughter Mrs James Yates remain confined to the house with grippe.

C. W. Ramsburg Peyton Street Grippe

Philadelphia Merchant Visits Uncle During Business Trip

J Edward Haldeman of J G Haldeman and Company Philadelphia arrived Tuesday evening for a short visit at the home of his uncle J S Haldeman while in Ingtoh on a business trip.

J. Edward Haldeman J. G. Haldeman and Company Philadelphia Ingtoh J. S. Haldeman

Cain Family Visit Seen In Harrisonburg Run

Mrs. Herbert Cain leaves today for Harrisonburg to visit her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Thomas Webster.

Irs Herbert Cain Charrisonburg Thomas Webster

Mrs Steele of Kernstown Visits Washington and Harpers Ferry

Mrs Harry Steele of Kernstown spent the day in town with Mrs M tales at Washington and arrived to visit her mother Mrs Rachel Barrett in the county. Miss Nina Williams, guest of Mrs Carroll Jones near Harpers Ferry, returned home near Strasburg with Mrs Jones who will visit her.

M. Tales Washington Rachel Barrett Nina Williams

Ada Hammsberger Of Mount Jackson Spent Day Shopping

Mrs. Ada Hammsberger of Mount Jackson spent the day shopping here in town, enjoying a routine outing and visiting local stores.

Ada. Hammsberger Mount Jackson

Mrs Floyd LffeCture and Family Return Home

Mrs Floyd LffeCture and two young children who had been visiting her parents Mr and Mrs William L Poston for several weeks have returned to their home in Mannington West Virginia.

Floyd LffeCture William L. Poston Mannington W. Va

Capper Family Heads to Jacksonville Guests in Florida

Mr and Mrs C M Capper of Washington and their daughter Miss Mary Capper with the former's parents Mr and Mrs Walter Capper of this city left today by automobile for Jacksonville Florida where they will be guests of Mr and Mrs John Capper for some time.

C. M. Capper Washington Mary Capper Walter Capper Jacksonville Fla John Capper

Local social notes from Baltimore and Washington trip

Miss Ruth Woolingham and Miss Aretta Unger returned from Baltimore and Washington after a week with friends. Rev H S Driscolly of the Children s Home Society, guest at the Jack Hotel for two days, returned to Charlottesville. Congressman and Mrs 4 W Harrison attended Mr Thomas birthday dinner and returned to Washington. Mrs J H Cooley left for Cumberland to be with her ill sister Mrs George Penrod.

Ruth Woolingham Aretta Unger Baltimore Washington 4. W. Harrison Mr. Thomas J. H. Cooley Cumberland George Penrod

Mrs. Melton Returns Home From Hospital

Mrs. Charles L. Melton who suffered a fractured hip several months ago and had been a Memorial Hospital patient has returned to her home in Front Royal. Her husband serves as the principal of Randolph-Macon Academy.

Charles L. Melton Memorial Hospital Front Royal Melton Randolph-Macon Academy

Ladies Return After Visiting Ritter Home

Mrs. Lewis P. Kauffen of Wilkes Barre and Mrs. Sampel Kears of Atlantic City, who had never visited the home of Mr and Mrs O. T. Ritter on Valley Avenue, have returned to their respective homes.

Lewis P. Kauffen Wilkesbarre Sampel Kears Atlantic City Ty Ritter Valley Avenue

Berryville woman leaves for Mount Ji to visit uncle

Miss Mamie White of Berryville departed today for Mount Ji after receiving a call from her uncle, Mr. F. S. Pennybagker of that town.

Mamie White Berryville Mount Ji Iires F. S. Pennybagker Town

Mr and Mrs Milton Stickley Visit Strasburg Residents

Mr and Mrs Milton Stickley of Strasburg spent a day in town visiting friends and taking care of shopping and errands.

Milton Stickley Strasburg Town

Kernstown Community League to Hold Special Meeting

A Kernstown Community League special meeting is set for January 23. All members are urged to attend for important business. A surprise will be provided by the surprise committee, and visitors are welcome.

Community League Kernstown Community League

Treaty to resume U S relations with Turkey discussed

Washington Jan 21 The Lausanne treaty to resume diplomatic relations with Turkey was debated at length in a White House briefing attended by most Senate Foreign Relations Committee members. Washburn Child, the U S negotiator, outlined details as senators pressed for changes and urged swift action.

Washington United States Turkey White House Gogtereach Senate Foreign Relations Committee Washburn Child I Ba Ban

President Coolidge and the ratification debate

The text notes views on ratifying a convention and states that President Coolidge has not expressed his views publicly. A Senate committee has considered the issue for over a year. Invitations for a committee dinner were sent after the Johnson resolution sought information on early reparations negotiations, but guests said the matter was not discussed.

Coolidge Senate Oon Bellate Johnson Mughes

South Dakota Legislature Rejects Child Labor Amendment

Pierre South Dakota the Legislature today defeated the resolution ratifying the federal child labor amendment by a 35 to 6 vote. The action ends the state's consideration of the national amendment proposed to restrict child labor nationwide.

South Dakota Pierre

Five More Miles Of Rawley Pike Taken By State

The state added five miles of the Rawley Pike from Rock Hinton to Ed's Park gate, extending the system by 11 percent of miles under the 244 per cent law. Chairman Henry G. Shirley announced the action in Richmond noting the road reaches near Rawley Springs and Pendleton Road. The move leaves thirteen miles to be taken over toward the West Virginia line, with two more years likely to bring Pendleton Row under state control.

Rawley Pike Rock Hinton Ed's Park Gate State Highway Commission Henry G. Shirley Richmond Rawley Springs Pendleton Franklin W. Va Harrisonburg Rawley West Virginia Line Mount Jackson Ards Orkney Springs Maintena Ruckersvilte Charlottesville Lottesville

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