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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1925
Page
3
A social event at a Vicar's home celebrated Miss Streit with a gift basket of many beautiful and useful presents. She wore a gown of wild rose crepe with a black picture hat as the cake was cut amid forty guests and cheerful remarks.
Mr and Mrs Brown of Neienene Street receive congratulations on the birth of a fine baby girl this morning in Memorial hospital Winchester Virginia Mr de corbnetted with the composing rodman of The Stir as a linotype operator.
Mrs. Oce Kurtz of Charles Town General Hospital staff and the late Mr. Charles A Kurtz of Winchester, who had lived in Martinsburg for years, left yesterday for an unspecified destination as rain fell.
Miss Kurtz plans to enter professional nursing training at Ford Hospital in Detroit. She is described as bright and ambitious, with an excellent high school record and many friends confident she will use her talents in nursing.
Carl W. Sirbaugh native to this county married Golda Marie Smith in Martinsburg West Virginia last evening. Sirbaugh son of J. N. Sirbaugh works in electrical engineering in Monessen Pennsylvania where the couple plans to reside.
Miss Myrtle Wise and Mr J I Ward Orndorff were married at the Wardensville Presbyterian Church by Rev Charles D Gilkeson. The bride, a Capon Valley Bank assistant cashier and sister of Hardy county clerk C C Wise, wed a Wardensville real estate owner and stock dealer. A lavish dinner followed at the bride’s sister Mrs Branson Heishman’s home in Wardensville.
A group of friends sent heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Orndorff on their recent occasion.
Mr RH P Jones district representative of National Cash Register Company is staying at the Jack Hotel. Mr RM Windsor of Baltimore, a manufacturing agent, spent the day here.
Mr Lake Frazier departed today for Staunton to attend a meeting of the Lutheran Synod. The trip centers on church affairs and includes participation in synod sessions and discussions with clergy members.
Mr. H. J. Williams of Rochester New York visited Staunton for the day and plans to return tomorrow to join the Virginia Horticultural Society meeting. He heads the Virginia deal for the Maryland Fruit Growers Inc.
Mrs. Roland and Mrs. Wyndham of thmit Point spent the day here shopping, enjoying the local stores and market atmosphere as they toured the area.
Attorney W. W. Keller of Ron e has been visiting his mother Ida Keller and sister Mrs. J. Bly on Fairmount Avenue. He left Priday to visit relatives and friends at Lebanon Church.
Mrs H J Seads, who has been the guest of Miss Fannie Ott at her home in Mainogee, has returned to Gee Ain.
Mrs Emma S Hudson, guest of her parents Mr and Mrs I L Carver on Piccadilly street, returned yesterday to Washington after visiting at their home for some time.
Mr Hoye Riley of Riley and Son returned to the store today after a mild appendicitis attack last week.
Miss Miriam Talbot and Miss Byrd Shipley sail to Charles Town to stay with Miss Frances Packard until Thursday. Packard hosts a party tonight at her home in honor of the two visitors.
Mr. Paul Kremer, while on a brief visit to his father Luth er F Kremer, has returned to Washington after the stay.
Local letters discuss permit for a drive in filling station at Braddock and Water streets. Writer argues clearing buildings at that corner would improve visibility for east bound drivers and could enhance safety and potentially reduce traffic enforcement needs. Also notes community figures and visitors to Harrisonburg and Staunton events.
Mr. J. W. Siert departed last evening on a business trip to eastern cities. Miss Addie Oates left last evening for Baltimore to visit relatives for a time.
Mr and Mrs Melvin Bigree returning from nowhere attended the latters sister Mrs Thomas Crowder funeral held last week. Mrs John P Chamberlain visiting her sisters George Simpson and Mrs Ernestes at their Peyton homes. J I A Robinson of Strasburg spelled town in 91 s. Mrs D L Gruber of the bounty arrived today to spend several days with Mrs John Fogitt. Mr Roland Ryati spent the day in Washington. George Washington Hotel guests attending Virginia Horticultural Society meeting include H S Price A W Drinkard A G Smith Jr Kent Aperson D A Tucker A Motz and W G Sheene all from Virginia Tech Blacksburg.
Special to The Star CROSS JUNCTION Vai Jat July What appeared to be a near disaster at the home of D. H. Braithwaite Sunday morning was averted when a fire on an upper back porch was found in time to prevent destruction of the residence. The blaze started in a box holding bed coverings and clothing, burned through its contents and a sack of garden seeds, and scorched the porch wall and ceiling before extinguishment.
Former attorney general Harry M. Daugherty, testifying for the defense in the Means Felder trial, sought to reveal the true story of Washington's political climate. Federal Judge Lindley refused permission to disclose details, noting the indictment context and time.
A garbled AP memo from New York dated January twenty seventh references a renewal rate. the fragment mentions leadership and a price or percentage change, but the wording is unclear and many words are corrupted.
The fragmentary OCR text notes a misread scene with references to a thief and mention of Duluth and a person named Alek, but lacks a coherent事件 or clear actors, locations, or outcomes to form a factual summary.
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