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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1926

Page

3

Social and Personal Notes From Roanoke and Nearby

Mrs. C. L. Guerrant arrives on continent and her Paris landing confirmed to Roanoke social circles. Miss Grace Romine Cover to wed Francis Fife Symington in September at St. Thomas Church Maryland with reception in Green Spring Valley.

Grace Cover Grace Romaine Cover Loring Andrew Cover Baltimore Winchester Francis Fife Symington W. Stuart Symington, Jr Judge Symington St. Thomas’ Protestant Episcopal Church Garrigan Forest Green Spring Valley

Elks Dine With Uncle Bob On His Birthday At Shawnee Inn

Upwards of fifty members of Winchester Lodge No. 867 Elks traveled to Shawnee Inn on Valley Avenue for a birthday celebration honoring Robert Barr. Barr performed songs and a new piece Frivolous Life drew praise. Fellow Elks Andy Bell Tommy Sprint Col Fred Yeakley and Frank Feinberg joined in the singing. A mixup sent two car caravans toward Middletown, but all were fed and enjoyed the evening. The lodge plans improvements as they prepare to host the state Elks convention in late August.

Elks Bob Winchester Lodge No. 867 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Shawnee Inn Harry Bowers Valley Avenue Lodge Robert Barr Barr Messrs Andy Bell Tommy Sprint Col Fred Yeakley Frank Fein Flks

Mrs Woore Returns to County After a Visit

Mrs. Hannah Woore widow of Oliver Woore has returned to Ridgeway West Virginia where she lives with daughter Mrs John Hauptman after two weeks visiting her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Joseph H Cooper on Berryville avenue in town she was a dinner guest of Mr and Mrs George W Haddox and spent time with granddaughter Mrs C F Oats Miss Fern Mavis Hiett Wed to Mr Pres ley Wilmott Clarke Capon Bridge bride new Mrs Clarke wedding solemnized at Middletown Virginia June 21

S. L. Hiett Near Capon Bridge Herman Clarke Graham Station West Virginia Capon Clarke Marietta Ohio George W. Haddox C.F. Oats Fern Mavis Hiett Clark W. Va Presley Wilmott Clarke Middletown Hupman

Young West Virginia Couple Wed at Shanghai Parsonage

Announcement of the June 30 wedding of Miss Cora Armbrester and Mr. Wade Stilwell in Shanghai W Va at the United Brethren Church parsonage on North avenue. License issued June 19 at the city clerk’s office.

West Virginia Cora Armbrester A L. Armbrester Shanghai W. Va Wade Stilwell A. Stilwell United Brethren Church North Avenue George W. Stover

Juniors Visit Grove for Outdoor Meeting and Picnic

Members of the Junior Christian Endeavor Society of the United Brethren Church hiked to a grove for an outdoor meeting followed by a picnic. Chaperones included superintendent Mrs Harry M Crim and assistants Miss Laura Anderson and Miss Madaline Fries.

Christian Endeavor Society of the United Brethren Church Harry M. Crim Laura Anderson Madaline Fries

Cooper Dinner Honors Son Graduate at Shenandoah Valley Academy

Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Cooper entertained at their Valley Pike home with a dinner for their son Lawrence Cooper, a recent Shenandoah Valley Academy graduate. Guests included Rev Dr. and Mrs. Murray D. Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Strother Sherman, Mr. and Mrs. Neill Cooper, Miss Dorothy Kremer, Miss Mary Sherman, and Mr. Clayton Sherman.

Cooper O. C. Cooper Evering The Valley Pike Lawrence Cooper Shenandoah Valley Academy Murray D. Mitchell Strother Sherman Neill Cooper Dorothy Kremer Mary Sherman Clayton Sherman

Barton Buy Attractive South Stewart Street Home

Mr and Mrs Lewis N Barton of Shenandoah Valley Academy purchased a brick dwelling on South Stewart Street built by Alson Hott and later owned by James Smith. They plan to occupy next year. Various residents departed or visited, and the Ever Ready Missionary Society and Bible Class planned a weenie roast at Opequon Lake Park tonight.

Lewis N. Barton Shenandoah Valley Academy South Stewart Street Alson §. Hott James Smith Fairmont W. Va Barton

Party in Honor Of Her Son Honors 17th Birthday

Mrs Earl Renner hosted a Monday birthday gathering at her home for Kenneth’s 17th birthday. Guests included Earl Renner and family from Nain Va, Boyce and family, Jacob Collins, Wallace Whitacre, Tony Renner, Dewey Carpenter, Grover Carper and family, Perry Strosnider and family, Eva Crismeéres and Sa atddy, Leslie and Wilbur Larrick, Boyd Hicks, and Miss Foster of Winchester.

Earl Renner Kenneth Renner Nain Va Boyce Jacob Collins Wallace Whitacre Nain Tony Renner Dewey

Surprise Birthday Party For Mrs Clyde DeHart

Mrs Martha Sanford hosted a secret surprise party at her South Kent Street home for her daughter Mrs Clyde DeHart. Friends arrived quietly, games preceded refreshments, and Mrs DeHart received many beautiful presents.

Martha Sanford South Kent Street Clyde DeHart

Munter Yeakleys Travel to Crete for Business

Mr and Mrs Munter Yeakley have left for Crete North Dakota to spend time there on business.

Little Miss Ann Winchester White Returns Home

Attractive daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Winchester White of Baltimore returns from visit with her aunt Mrs Frank White in this city.

Ann Winchester White Winchester White Baltimore Frank White

Miss Bess Rush Heads to New York for Columbia Course

Miss Bess Rush left today for New York City to attend a summer course at Columbia University.

Mrs Zeilor Visits Gainesboro Grandparents for Summer

Mrs. Jack Zeilor of Brooklyn New York has returned home after visiting Mr and Mrs Sam Zeilor at their Gainesboro home. She is joined by her son and daughter who will stay with their grandparents for the summer.

Jack Zeilor Brooklyn N. Y Sam Zeilor Gainesboro

Miss Viola Rice Returns to Winchester Shop Duties

Miss Viola Rice returns to Winchester to resume duties at the Ladies' Shop after visiting her parents in Waynesboro Pennsylvania. Local friends in Winchester express happiness at her return.

Viola Rice Waynesboro, Pa Winchester Miss Rice

Miss Virginia Silver Heads to Simmons College Summer Course

Miss Virginia Silver departed for Boston to attend a six week summer program at Simmons College. Miss Susan Salsbury will join her at Simmons and the pair will travel from Washington. Rev. Charles Friends is visiting friends in Woodstock Virginia. Miss Mary Waters left Washington for home after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Edmonds. Frances Meclfaden returned to Ath ens Georgia after months with Mr. and Mrs. Bocock in North Braddock street. Mrs. Hawkins, once ill, is able to sit up with sister Pearl Everhart nursing. Mrs. Hubert Jackson and son Hubert Jr. returned from Washington after a days with relatives.

Virginia Silver Boston Mass Simmons College Susan Salsbury Simmons Miss Silver Washington Mary Waters Washington, D. C Stuart H. Edmonds Frances T. MeclFaden Athens WW. H. Bocock North Braddock Street Hubert Jackson Hubert, Jr

Mrs Sally Davis Visiting Washington D C Home of Mr and Mrs Gary

Mrs Sally Davis of Washington D C is guest at the Garys home on National Avenue as their guest.

Sally Davis Washington, D. C R. L. Gary

Social Guests And Travel Plans At Local Homes

Col and Mrs Sidney Miner, guests of Mrs Richard Evelyn Byrd at her Ambherst site residence, depart today for Danville Virginia. Mr and Mrs Philip Crisman and daughter Miss Salome Crisman and Miss Katherine Barnett and Miss Helen Keating plan to leave Sunday for Blue Ridge Sanitorium for a weekend visit with Miss Helen Crisman. Little Miss Lois Boxwell of Washington DC visits grandmother Mrs Arthaecs Sasi at her home here.

Col Sidney Miner Richard Evelyn Byrd Ambherst Danville Philip Crisman Salome Crisman Katherine Barnett Helen Keating Blue Ridge Sanitorium Helen Crisman Lois Boxwell Washington, D. C Arthaecs Sasi

Williamsburg Guests Visit Miss Grace Larrick

Mrs. William Johns and her son Norman of Williamsburg Virginia are guests of Miss Grace Larrick at her home. Mrs. S Hofheimer of Norfolk Virginia has been visiting her sisters and leaves for home accompanied by her niece Mary Anna who will stay with her.

William Johns Norman Williamsburg Grace Larrick S. Hofheimer Norfolk James Clevenger E. W. Albin Mary Anna

Theodore Parker Improves After Toe Injury

Mr. Theodore Parker of Colonial Brick Company is recovering from a broken toe at Winchester Memorial. He is under the care of Dr. Hugh Clark and shows slow, steady improvement.

Theodore Parker Colonial Brick Company Winchester Memorial Parker Hugh Clark

Local Visitors From Maryland On Business

Messrs Eugene Creed C P Newbrugh C BE Harbaugh and Robert Gibson of Hagerstown Md spent yesterday here on business.

Messrs Eugene Creed C. P. Newbrugh C. BE. Harbaugh Robert Gibson Hagerstown, Md

Notable Visitors and Guests in Winchester Area

Mrs. William Morton and son Clarence Cister visit in Kansas City relatives. H. L. Kean moves from Winchester Memorial Hospital to rest with son-in-law H. L. McCann. Curtis Walton of Natural Bridge Virginia and Leona Blue with Virginia Kaufelt visit Winchester. Dorothy Crisman departs for Martinsburg to nurse at Kings Daughters Hospital. George Bowley heads to Capon River camp for several days. Hugh Stipe and Page of Boyce shop in Winchester. Robert Murrell family spend summer in Lynchburg. Floyd Woodson of New York visits Lester Arnold family. Carl Riddleberger, Winchester Gas manager, with C. C. Murphey of LaPort on Winchester business. James M. Johnston of Washington D C stays at George Washington Hotel.

William Morton Clarence Cister Kansas City Fred Thwaite Floyd Woodson New York Lester Arnold Carl Riddleberger Staunton Winchester Gas Company Cc. C. Murphey LaPort Ind Winchester James M. Johnston Washington, D. C George Washington Hotel

Funeral Services for Mrs Brown Tomorrow at North Lou Street

Funeral services for the late Mrs James M. Brown will be held at the family residence No 522 North Lou. The notice announces the funeral arrangement and location for the deceased.

Mrs. Brown James M. Brown North Lou

Funeral services and interment arrangements announced

At Down Street at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon the Rev. George W. Stover will conduct services with assistance from the Rev. Dr. F. T. McFaden. Interment follows in Mount Hebron Cemetery family lot. Pallbearers named: M. M. Lynch, George Jolliffe, George Taylor, Henry Moling, Hampton Boyce, and Dr. E. A. Blumston.

Down Street George W. Stover F. T. Mec- Faden Mount Hebron Cemetery M. M. Lynch George Jolliffe George Taylor Henry Moling Hampton Boyce E. A. Blumston

Widow Devises Funk Estate In Will Sealed In Court

The will of Harry C. A. Funk, prominent business owner, leaves all personal property to his wife Georgia H. Funk and grants her a life interest in real estate. After her death the estate passes to their three children Helen Funk, Alice Grim, and Harold Funk, with shares to grandchildren at the end. Georgia Funk named executrix with $24,000 bond.

Harry C. A. Funk Cen Oemsets Ment Etyli A Wasptar Corporation Court Georgia H. Funk Mies Helen R. Funk Alice G Grim Harold M. Funk

Presbyterian Church South Loudoun Street Service Schedule

The Presbyterian Church on South Loudoun Street led by Rev. Dr. F. T. McFaden holds services 11 a m and 8 p m with the Lord's Supper in the morning. Sunday school at 9:30, Bible classes at 9:45, Christian Endeavor at 7:15. Preparatory services Friday 8 p m in the Sunday school room. All welcome.

F. T. McFaden Christian Endeavor Society

Church of Christ to Hold Worship and Sermons

Services announced by minister W L Dudley with Bible school at 9 45 a m led by L L Hockman. Preaching at 11 a m and a communion service follow. Leonard Riley from Indianapolis may preach at both services. Evening subject My Country Its Past Present and Future. Mid week prayer Wednesday 8 p m Gospel and Race Prejudice led by G W Riley. Public invited.

W. L. Dudley Bible School L. L. Hockman Leonard Riley Indianapolis Ind Winchester G. W. Riley Christian Endeavor

Salvation Army Schedules Open Air and Church Services

The Salvation Army lists open air services in front of the Court House at 7 30 p m Saturday. Prisoner services at the Jail Sunday 11 a m with Sunday School in Court House Hall 230 p m Bible classes for men and women and youth classes. Evangelistic service Sunday 8 p m. A Sunday school at Union Chapel Martinsburg Pike 330 p m and Wednesday 745 p m Union Chapel religious service. Everyone invited to all Army services.

Salvation Army Court House Court House Hall Army Union Chapel Martinsburg Pike

Centenary Reformers Observe Nation’s Birthday at Services

The birthday of our nation will be observed at Sunday services including church school at 9:45 with graded worship and study. The minister notes democracy rests on righteousness and morality, and religious education serves the nation.

Francis R. Casselman

Sermon Series Seeks Faith in Public Worship

A pastor will deliver an 11 o'clock sermon titled Is America a Great Nation. Children will hear a patriotic story in a 11 o'clock service. Evening sermon at 8 will be Lessons from the Mountains, third in Religion and Common Things. Preparatory services lead to communion on July 11.

America

Spirit of a Nation sermons at mid summer church service

Pastor J Luther Neff presides at Communion service at 11 a m with a short talk and urges all to attend the mid summer sacrament. Junior congregation Bible story sermon to follow. Sunday school at 9 45 a m. Evening worship at 8 p m with theme The Spirit of a Nation.

Grace Lutheran Church Service and Activities Schedule

Grace Lutheran at West Boscawen Street invites worshippers to both 11 oclock services with the Lord's Supper administered. No sermon at 11, Sunday school 9:30 a.m. A men Bible class meets with Senior Luther League at 7:15 p.m. Confidence in offerings urged.

Luther League

Sunday church schedule at Nelson F Richards church

The notice lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Nelson F Richards as superintendent. Preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m with Christian Endeavor at 7 15 p m and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 p m. A cordial welcome to visitors and strangers.

Nelson F. Richards Christian Endeavor

Stephens City M E Church Services Announced

Stephens City 11 a m sermon by Rev C Bush Light of Heaven in Africa Fairview 3 p m by Rev Bush Kernstown 6 30 p m Day is Breaking plan for evening services indicated by local church notices in 1910s style.

Stephens City M. E. Church South James A. Johnson Bush Africa

United Brethren Service Notice for Stover Parish

Pastor George W. Stover to preach at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. by Rev Norman E B Cooper and the pastor. Official board session after evening services. Sunday school at 9 45. Urges attendance and early arrival. Juniors encouraged to participate.

North Braddock Street George W. Stover Norman EB. Cooper At & P

Christian Endeavor Meeting and Report Plans

The report from the Christian Endeavor convention will be given by delegates at 7 15 p m. The entire membership should hear the report and support the young workers. A prayer meeting led by H M Carper is set for Wednesday at 8 p m.

Christian Endeavor Christian Endeavor Convention H. M. Carper

First Baptist Church East Cork Street Services

Rev E T Clark leads Sunday school at 9 45 a m urging all members to attend on time The 11 a m sermon is Spirit ual Passion and the 8 p m service features The Soul s Quest for God The Senior B Y P U meets at 7 p m with a demonstration program and a quarterly standard goal set for the union

East Cork Street E. T. Clark Noa

First Brethren Church service schedule

Berryville Pike invites worshippers at the First Brethren Church with Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 45 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m A prayer meeting is held Wednesday evening. Come and worship with us.

Berryville Pike Emerson Rohart

Frederick Circuit M E South Services in Frederick Area

The Frederick Circuit M E South reports preaching at Carpers Valley at 11 a.m. with Rev J C Hooks. Presiding elder Dr H M Canter leads Macedonia at 3 30 p.m. and children’s day exercises. Sunday school at Relief at 8 p.m. Quarterly conference 2 30 p.m. Saturday at parsonage 33 North Loudoun street.

J. C. Hooks Carpers Valley H. M. Canter Macedonia North Loudoun Street

Brucetown Evangelistic Services Begin July Fourth

The Rev J D Russell, pastor, will lead evangelistic services at Brucetown church starting July 4 at 11 a.m. A series continues daily except Monday evening with additional preaching at 8 p.m. Welltown and Emmanuel Sunday schools are listed with times. public invitation extended.

Brucetown M. E. South J. D. Russell Crums Welltown Emmanuel W. B. Waters

Christ Episcopal Church Services in Washington and Stephens City

Washington and Boscawen Streets service schedule includes 8 a.m. holy communion 11 a.m. sermon on The Eternal Word and 9:45 a.m. Sunday school with a children's service. No evening service. Stephens City has a 9:00 a.m. service.

Washington and Boscawen R. B. Nelson Stephens City

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C. L. Guerrant L. J.mccartney Paris Guerrant Roanoke Kathleen McCartney Empire Theatre F. Gregory Ida Correll Pheenix Ariz Los Angeles Cal Arthur S. White Murrell Hall A. Taylor Ritter Baltimore, Md Teresa Kater M. A. Kater Irene Gooden R.N Winchester Memorial Hospital Philadelphia, Pa W. A. Gooden KOTEX Charles Woodstock H. L. Kean H.L. McCann Curtis Walton Natural Bridge, Va Leona Blue Strasburg, Va Virginia Kaufelt Alexandria Jane Lee Borden Mr. Brill Dorothy Crisman Martinsburg Kings Daughter Hospital George Bowley Capon River Hugh Stipe Boyce, Va Miss Page Robert Murrell Mr. Funk Presbyterian Church South Church OF Christ Pictorial Review Pictorial Review Company H. J. Carr North Carolina State College Oscar C. B. Wev University of Virginia Robert T. Rice University of Maryland Mote the Fall Pictorial Review Grace Lutheran West Boscawen Street C.A, Freed First Christian Church Braddock and Clifford Streets United Brethren First Baptist Church First Brethren Church Christ Episcopal Church Gray R. M. “Swimley City Depot Harris Addition Berryville Avenue Jersey the Nathanson Company N. Loudoun (Main
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