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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1926

Page

3

Miss Nannie Timberlake Weds James Noble Brown in Brooklyn

The marriage united Miss Nannie Eliza Timberlake daughter of East Orange and Brooklyn residents with Mr. James Noble Brown son of Cranbury in South Congregational Church Brooklyn. A splendid ceremony followed by a reception at Franklin Square Hotel and a northern motor tour.

Nannie Timberlake Jersey Nannie Eliza Timberlake Tate Charles E. Timberlake East Orange N. J Brooklyn N. Y James Noble Brown Henry W. Brown Cranbury South Congregational Church Raymond McConnell Clarence Rothfuss Gerald R., Gnade Clover Hill Messrs Henry Wilson Ed. C. Barrett Thornton. Field Hightstown Logan O. Timberlake Thomas F. ‘Timberlake R. Campbell Weston Mendelssohn Hollins Florence Detheridge Allitson Bruno Huhn de Koven New England Mrs. Rownwill

Jefferson-Clarke Couple Married a Year Surprise

Elmer Rodrick son of D. W. Rodrick of Kabletown and Rosa Grim daughter of E. Grim near Berryville were married May 29 1925 in Hagerstown Maryland with Rev C H Schade officiating. The news came days ago surprising friends who thought the union secret. They will reside with the groom’s parents. Julia D Snyder formerly of Summit Point Jefferson County and Samuel W Olson formerly of Jamestown New York married in Pittsburgh and will live in Greensburg Pennsylvania.

Jefferson-Clarke Elmer’ Rodrick D. W. Rodrick Kabletown Rosa Grim E. Grim Berryville Hagerstown C. H. Schad Julia D. Snyder Samuel W. Olson Summit Point Jefferson County Elyria Ohio Jamestown N. Y Pittsburgh

Aubrey Louis Lewis Born to Glenn and Audrey Lewis

Mr and Mrs Glenn Lewis of this city announce the birth of a son Aubrey Louis born Monday afternoon weighing seven pounds Mrs Lewis formerly Miss Audrey Hulver of Summit Point West Virginia. Mr and Mrs J L Fanster Mrs Alson Hott and two sons Horace and George have returned to this city after visiting relatives in Roanoke Radford Va and Knoxville Tenn

Glenn Lewis E. Glenn Lewis Aubrey Louis Lewis Audrey Hulver Summit Point W. Va J. L. Fanster Alson Hott Horace George Roanoke Radford Knoxville

Miss Ruth Windham Weds Har ry Lohr Benner in Washington

Miss Ruth Annette Windham daughter of Mr and Mrs E C Windham of Washington married Henry Lohr Benner at 9 o clock Tuesday morning in Our Lady s Chapel St Aloysius Church Washington. Rev Father William J Brooks officiated. The bride wore peach georgette and tafetta with silver and carried roses and lilies of the valley. Mrs Thomas C Luckett sister of the bride served as matron of honor.

Georgette Edward T. Windham Leo Cleary Thomas E. Luckett P. Tuhey Franklin Square Hotel Mr. Benner Ida L. Wyndham Daingerfield L. Wyndham Winchester Ruth Windham Washington Church Ruth Annette Windham E. C. Windham Washington Harry Lohr Benner Our Lady’s Chapel St Aloysius’ Church William J. Brooks Thomas C. Luckett Hongy

Miss Jane Fishpaw Bridal Set for July 15

Miss Jwaneta Jane Fishpaw will wed Samuel R. Hurst in a June ceremony at the bride’s Clarke County home Forest Glen. The bride, a Handley High School faculty member and Blackstone College alumna, will have a reception after the 7 30 p m ceremony. Hurst, Lexington native, works with local apple growing interests and is with the Imperial Orchard Company.

Jane Fishpaw John M. Fishpaw Forest Glen Clarke County Jwaneta Jane Fishpaw Samuel R. Hurst Miss Fishpaw Handley High School Blackstone College Blackstone Hurst Lexington Imperial Orchard Company

Visitors from Sunbury Reel In Fine Black Bass

Four Sunbury visitors Edward Wiemer Samuel Jolly David Specter and Camillus Snyder stayed with Mr and Mrs O T Ritter at Valley Avenue. They toured Shenandoah River where they caught some fine black bass before returning home.

Pennsylvania Edward Wiemer Samuel Jolly David Specter Camillus Snyder Sunbury O. T. Ritter Valley Avenue Shenandoah River

Beatrice Cooper Celebrates Thirteenth Birthday With Surprise

Miss Beatrice Cooper receives a birthday surprise at her North Braddock Street home on Thursday afternoon. A friend lured her downtown for a shopping trip. at 5 39 p m she returned to over twenty friends. Games lasted hours and at 7 30 p m refreshments were served around a long table with a 13 candle cake and roses.

Beatrice Cooper North Braddock Street Miss Cooper

Mrs Randolph’s Illness Sparks Swift St Louis Trip

Mr Ben O F Randolph of near Millwood Clarke county was summoned to St Louis after a telegram announced the serious illness of his wife who had gone there to visit her mother Mrs Fontaine Jones. He left on the first train and his horses are overseen by farm workers.

Ben. O'F. Randolph Millwood Clarke County St. Louis Randolph Fontaine Jones Blue Ridge Hunt Club Carter Hall

Mr J Pf Rodman to Return Home Tonight

Mr J P F Rodman of South Dakota, who has been in Lexington Kentucky for some time, will return to his home here tonight.

Herbert Locke Everett, Pa J. PF. Rodman,Sd Lexington, Ky

Notable Visitors and Weekend Guests Arrive in Winchester

Mr E W Dixon of Philadelphia visits Winchester on business while Mrs Nathanson hosts guests from Forest Park and Baltimore. Washington guest Mr Ross Wheat spends the weekend with his mother. The group plans a caverns excursion Monday. Baltimore and Baltimore area visitors also arrive for extended stays with local families.

E. W. Dixon E.hearn Company Philadelphia Winchester Mrs. Hoffman Mrs. Specter Forest Park Baltimore S. J. Nathanson North Loudoun Street

Miss Angelica Didier Leaves Dallas for Washington Visit

Miss Angelica Didier leaves today for Washington to be hosted by her sisters before returning to Dallas where she makes her home.

Angelica Didier

Visitors Return Home After Stay in Radford

Mrs. Fred Stryker and her daughter Mary Katherine Stryker visited relatives in Radford Virginia and returned home last night. Mrs. William Merritt and her son of Charleston South Carolina are guests in Winchester for the summer.

Fred Stryker Mary Katherine Stryker Radford William Merritt and Son Winchester

Norfolk Couple to Stay with Parents on North Loudoun

Mr and Mrs Joseph Ffolliotte of Norfolk Virginia will visit and stay with Mrs Ffolliottes parents at their North Loudoun street home for the coming weekend, the notice says.

Joseph Ffolliotte Norfolk, Va North Loudoun Street

Mrs Wyvill group to attend Sesqui Centennial in Philadelphia

Miss Linda Wood travels to Washington to join her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Wyvill. They plan to attend the Sesqui Centennial in Philadelphia next week.

Linda Wood Washington Mrs. Wyvill Philadelphia

Talberts of Lewisburg Visit in West Virginia

Rev and Mrs W O Talbert and daughters from Lewisburg WV are guests of their son in law and daughter Dr and Mrs EC est. Miss Lois Talbert will leave tomorrow for New York to attend the University of New York for the summer session.

W. O. Talbert Lewisburg W. Va Drs and Eins Missois Talbert New York University of New York

Local Guests and Travel Notices

Mrs. W. J. Smith leaves for Washington to visit friends and her daughter in Hall Maryland. Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Beach of Norwalk Connecticut are guests at the George Washington Hotel. Harley Cummins of Washington is a house guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Over on South Loudoun Street. Mrs. James Ollie Cooper of Harrisburg Pennsylvania visits Mrs. W. Smoot on South Kent Street. Mrs. Wilmer Shryock, staying here, is guest at her parents home in Mauritown Virginia.

Mary Lees Hardy Baltimore Mrs. W. G. Hardy South Washington Street Mrs. R. M. Beach Norwalk, Conn George Washington Hotel Harley Cummins Washington Mrs. C. K. Over South Loudoun Street James Ollie Cooper Harrisburg, Pa W. “. Smoot South Kent Street Wilmer Shryock Mauritown

Social calls and visits from Pennsylvania to Virginia

Messrs. James Montgomery and R. K. Hill of Kennesville Pa stopped at the G. F. House last night. Misses Margaret Kelchner and Emily Sanford leave for Grimes to be guests of Miss Genevieve Gardner. Mrs. Roy Triplett of Mountain Falls heads to Rockville Md to visit Mr Triplett. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin of Roanoke Va stay with Mr. and Mrs. James Collins on South Kent Street. Miss Pearl Headley, newly placed in Washington, visits her parents on South Cameron Street over the weekend.

Messrs James Montgomery R. K. Hill Kennesville, Pa G. F. House Margaret Kelchner Emily Sanford Grimes Genevieve Gardner Roy Triplett Mountain Falls Rockville, Md Mr. Triplett Miss Pearl Headley Washington South Cameron Street

Citizens' Band Opens Summer Concert Series

The Citizens' Band led by Prof. W H Melliiwee performed on the Court House lawn drawing a large crowd. A trombone solo by Jack Martini stood out as new music delighted listeners. Open air concerts may occur about twice monthly through the summer.

Citizens’ Band W. H. MelIiwee Court House Lawn Jack Martini

Mrs Thropp Home After Foot Injury in Clarke County Visit

Mrs Scott Thropp of Baltimore who fell and broke a bone in her foot while visiting friends in Clarke county has been returned home. She has been treated at Memorial Hospital and was moved home today by relatives who traveled by automobile. Mrs Thropp is the daughter of Dr Wilmer of Johns Hopkins in Baltimore with a country home in Clarke county. It was understood Mrs Thropp was recovering several weeks ago.

Scott Thropp Baltimore Clarke County Memorial Hospital Thropp Wilmer Johns Hopkins Hospital Rewey

Youth crushed under truck near Berryville

Herman Sumption aged 21 of National avenue Winchester was struck by a heavy truck on the Berryville to Castleman's Ferry pike about 11 this morning. He suffered a crushed left hip and facial cuts, was treated at Memorial Hospital after first aid by Dr A P Osborne, and exonerated the driver Annie Strother from blame.

Herman Sumption National Avenue Winchester Berryville Castleman's Ferry Memorial Hospital A. P. Osborne Santilloh Mason Osborne Annie Strother Sumption Webbtown

Impressive Rites Held For Late Mrs Rosa L Brown

Funeral services were held at 3 p m at 522 North Loudoun street for Rosa L Brown widow of stock dealer James M Brown and Hark director following a prolonged illness. The Rev George W Stover and the Rev Dr F T McKfaden led the rites at the United Brethren and Presbyterian churches. Floral tributes surrounded the casket and the interment was in Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers named George Jolliffe Henry Moling Hampton Boyce Dr E A Humaston M M Lynch and George Taylor.

Rosa L., Brown James M. Brown Winchester North Loudoun Street George W. Stover United Brethren Church Brown Mmeber Hampton Boyce E. A. Humaston M. M. Lynch George Taylor

Moose Lodge Picnic Planned at Golightly's Park

The Winchester Lodge of Moose schedules its first annual picnic for Monday July 5 at Golightly's Park. The event features games for men, boys and girls including broad jump three legged race and sack race with dance music by the Sunset Orchestra.

Winchester Lodge of Moose Golightly’s Park Sunset Orchestra

Effort to Limit Expenses Blocked in Congress

In the closing hours of the session Senator Neely of West Virginia sought action on a resolution to limit senatorial campaign expenditures but was blocked by Senator Blease of South Carolina.

Associated Press Washington Congress Senator Neely West Virginia Blease South Carolina

Trubee Davison To Head Navy Aviation

News reports that Trubee Davison of New York was nominated to be Assistant Secretary of War in charge of aviation and that Edward Warner of MIT was nominated to be Assistant Secretary of the Navy in charge of aviation. The posts follow new legislation to strengthen air services and creation of a commerce aviation bureau awaiting a nominee.

Washington Senate Coolidge Trubee Davison New York Edward Warner Massachusetts Institute of Technology Navy Davison Warner Congress Army Navy Air Services President's Air Board Secretary of Commerce Bureau of Civil Aviation

Italian Fascisti Officials Arrested in Major Bank Scandal

Secretary General Turati, aided by Premier Mussolini, led an investigation that resulted in the arrest of several prominent Fascisti figures tied to a large financial scandal within Italian government circles. The drive aimed to curb corruption and raise party morale.

HIG Fascisti Turati Fascisti Party Mussolini

Wheat values tighten amid drought driven outlook

Chicago July 3 wheat prices show a tightening market with declines in July delivery and mixed moves across corn and oats. Reports of northwest drought and heat curb spring wheat prospects while winter wheat is rapidly sold as mills and exporters absorb supply. Provisions move with meat and lard demand.

Associated Press Chicago Northwest South Dakota North Dakota Washington

Requiem High Mass For Mrs. Alice Murnan

A solemn high mass was sung for the late Mrs. Alice Spence Murnan widow of John Murnan Baltimore and Ohio official at the Church of the Sacred Heart The service followed ill health she died Thursday at 408 North Kent Street Interment was in Catholic Cemetery A large crowd attended with floral tributes The mass was by Rev Father William J Meredith Sermon by Rev Father Thomas A Rankin Others included Rev Father William A McKeefry and Miss Elizabeth Griman organist The pallbearers were J Harvey Canter William Sullivan Maurice M Lynch VF 1D Calvert William Keating and John Bowers

Church of the Sacred Heart Alice Spence Murnan John Murnan Baltimore and Ohio Railroad North Kent Street William J. Meredith Church of the Blessed Sacrament Harrisonburg Thomas A. Rankin William A. McKeefry St. Joseph's Church Martinsburg W. Va Calvert William Keating John Bowers

Bartonville Church of Christ Service Schedule

Bartonville Church of Christ invites worshippers to a Sunday program led by Pastor Ernest Shade. Bible school at 10, communion at 11, sermon at 11:15 on Sabbath or Lord's Day which, followed by an 8 pm patriotic service with national hymns and a sermon titled The Man Who Stood.

Ernest Shade

Winchester Fire Alarms Call for Precise Details

Firemen urge the public to report fires by calling 16 and to specify extent nature and exact location to avoid unnecessary turnout.

Winchester

Dr Yeuell Shines In Wallace Hero Portrayal At Church

Dr Herbert Yeuell delivered a dramatic portrayal of Wallace in the Ben Hur program at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South. The audience of over 200 followed his depictions of Ben Hur Mesala and Simonides with strong attention as Arthur Wale offered musical interludes.

Yeuell Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Ben Hur Herbert Yeuell Wallace Mes- Sala Simonides House of Murray PD. Mitchell Mr. Wake Mitchell Evening Star Dr. Yeuell Harrisonburg Winchester

Three Florida Banks Suspend After Run and One Closes

Three Florida banks suspended operations while the Bank of Cocoanut Grove and the Bank of Buena Vista announced suspensions to protect depositors. The Bank of Little River and the Bank of Diana closed after runs, and the Bank of Hollywood faced a brief run. Officials planned a rapid liquidation and local reorganization to a new insured institution.

Miami Fla Dania Hollywood Bank of Cocoanut Grove Bank of Buena Vista Bank of Little River Bank of Diana Bank of Hollywood Here Allied Institutions Buena Vista Bank J. R. Anthony Jacksonville John Griffen

Tent Meeting at Gainesboro with Evangelists Abernethy

Evangelists Abernethy and Humphreys from Philadelphia hold a tent meeting across from the Winchester and Western Railroad station in Gainesboro. The nightly gatherings begin at 7:45 p.m. daily through the summer, excluding Saturdays, with good music and an open invitation to the public.

Abernethy and Humphreys Philadelphia Winchester and Western Railroad Gainesboro

Colored John Mann M. F. E. Church Service Notice

Colored John Mann M. F. E. Church announces Sunday services with pastor Rev H A Johnson at 10 a m and Sunday school at 11 a m. Holy Communion at 3 p m with preaching by Rev James Wallace of Hagerstown Md. Come with us and we will do thee good.

H. A. Johnson James Wallace Hagerstown

Rest Sunday for a strenuous week urged by Winchester citizen

In Winchester a resident nicknamed Bill Dollar calls for rest on Sunday after a strenuous week. He urges church attendance for inspiring singing and a sermon on Do unto others, and warns that a tombstone will reflect the life one leaves behind. He stresses faith in God country and Winchester, urging locals to act as mentors and keep money at home.

Winchester Bill” Dotlar Bill

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