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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1926

Page

3

Social and Personal Notes From July Dinner At Shearers

Mr and Mrs 8 T Shearer hosted a Fourth of July dinner at their Northwestern grade home with guests from Winchester Sway Va Baltimore and Waynesboro including Mr and Mrs James Ford Miss Maude Hockman and others. State officers will attend the W C T U meeting at Friends Church July 8 with addresses by specific officers. Bible class of Centenary Reformed Church will meet at Mrs Henry Seal's on South Loudoun Street at 8 pm Thursday. attendance urged.

T. Shearer Nothwestern Saah Sier Catherine B. J. Ford James Ford Charles Robert Harry Fod Charles Moulden Wichester Maude Hockman Sway Harry Sier Helen Baltimore Luther Sier Josephine Waynesboro W Cc. T. U Friends’ Church Howard M. Hoge Loudoun County Lilian A. Shepherd Norfolk Evelyn G. Peterson Pamplin Elizabeth R Henry Seal Mary and Martha Centenary Reformed Church South Loudoun Street

Miss Richards Visits Norfolk with Guest Miss Wood

Miss Margaret Frances Richards, daughter of Mr and Mrs Boyd R Richards, returns from a visit to friends in Norfolk Virginia. She is accompanied by Miss Mary Ann Wood, daughter of Capt and Mrs W A Wood of that city, who will be Miss Richards guest for some time.

Margaret Frances Richards Boyd R. Richards Norfolk Mary Ann Wood W. A. Wood That H. C. Sheetz Gaithersburg, Md Ann Leith Louie Leith Middleburg, Va Mary Katherine Stryker

Fine Boy Is Born To Mr and Mrs Grimm

Mr and Mrs Clifton Grimm of Millwood avenue are receiving congratulations on the birth of a fine boy at their home last Saturday July 3. Mrs Grimm formerly Miss Lottie Smith and Mr Grimm is a well known contractor and builder.

Grimm Clifton Grimm Millwood Avenue Lottie Smith

Mrs Canters Parents Return Home From Visit

Mr and Mrs Joseph A Jones of Cincinnati Ohio have finished a five week visit with Rev Dr and Mrs Harry M Canter at the Winchester district parsonage on Fairmont avenue and will return home tomorrow. They are accompanied by Mrs Canters nephew Mr Varge Jones of Cincinnati who has been visiting.

First Christian Church Picnic Planned for July 15

Members and friends of the First Christian Church are invited to the annual Sunday school picnic at Opequon Lake Park on July 15. A transportation committee will arrange travel. attendees meet at the church at 1 o'clock for the outing and entertainment promises a good time.

Girls' Club To Assist In Giving Chautauqua Program

Arrangements completed with the Radcliff Chautauqua for a program to be presented next season. The Chautauqua will be assisted by the Girls' Athletic Association. Mr. R. M. Hook, a former Winchester resident now with Radcliff, and Miss Lucille Ellis of Des Moines, Radcliff superintendent, spent time here finalizing plans to ensure a first-class Chautauqua next year.

Radcliff Chautauqua Girls’ Athletic Association R. M. Hook Winchester Radcliff Company Lucille Ellis Des Moines Iowa Radcliff

Rev Mr Stover's Daughter to Undergo Operation

Miss Hattie Stover daughter of Rev George W Stover pastor of United Brethren Church has chronic appendicitis and was moved to Memorial Hospital for observation and X ray tests likely to be operated on today or tomorrow

Mr. Stover Hattie Stover George W. Stover United Brethren Church Memorial Hospital Miss Stover

Mrs Leslie Grimm and her little son visit Harrisburg

Mrs Leslie Grimm of Harrisburg Pennsylvania arrives with her young son for a visit to her parents Mr and Mrs Walter A Shiner at 315 Handley Avenue. She is accompanied by Mr Grimm and Mrs David Grimm grandmother who had been visiting for two weeks.

Leslie Grimm Leslie Grim Harrisburg

Clergy Couple Plan Baptist Encampment Trip

Rev and Mrs BE Clark depart Monday for Jackson North Carolina to visit Mrs Clarke’s parents. They will then move to Virginia Beach for the Baptist Encampment with Rev Clark delivering two addresses Friday for the Baptist Young People Union as the week focuses on BYPU work.

BE. T. Clark Jackson N. C

Winchester Man Married At Charles Town

A marriage license was issued during the past weekend at Charles Town West Virginia to Carl Lee Lutz and Audrey B Dillon. The groom is a Shenandoah County Virginia native now living in Winchester and the bride a Pitcairn Pennsylvania native now living at Ranson near Charles Town.

Winchester Charles Town W. Va Carl Lee Lutz Audrey B. Dillon Shenandoah County Pitcairn Ranson

Miss Katherine Clem Weds John Kern in Grace Lutheran rite

Announcement of the marriage of Katherine Clem daughter of Mr and Mrs A J Clem to John Kern son of Mr and Mrs John W Kern at Grace Lutheran Church parsonage on North Cameron street. The ceremony was by Rev C A Freed. The couple traveled to Washington Baltimore and Atlantic City and will reside on North Loudoun street.

Katherine Clem John Kern A. J. Clem John W. Kern Grace Lutheran Church Cameron Street C. A. Freed Winchester Memorial Hospital Kern Winchester Post Office Washington Baltimore Atlantic City North Loudoun Street

Philadelphia Party Returns From Camping Trip

Mr and Mrs Lewis Farmer and their daughter Grace, with Mr and Mrs Kenditt and son, all of Philadelphia, visited Winchester this week as guests of Mr Farmer’s brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Lee Boxwell. They also visited Mrs Jack Phillips and were en route home to Philadelphia by car.

Philadelphia Lewis Farmer Miss Grace Farmer Kenditt New Market Winchester Farmer Lee Boxwell Jack Phillips

Camp attendance and visiting residents in Terra Alta area

Master Garland H. Baptist attends the boys camp at Terra Alta. Dr. B F Montgomery of Stephens City spends the day in town. Mr and Mrs Clay Shull of Bridgewater Va visit Marlboro guests of H E Shull and stay with Grace Barr Hollis on West Monmouth Street.

Garland H. Baptist Terra Altaeyo Era B. F. Montgomery Stephens City Town Clay Shull Bridgewater,Va H. E. Shull Marlboro Grace Barr Hollis West Monmouth Street

Small-town Social Roundup From Sunday in Washington

Mr and Mrs Paul Tomney and Miss Hazel Lodge with Mr Charles Snider attended a ball game in Washington on Sunday. Mrs Robert Kremer, visiting her parents in Toms Brook Virginia, has returned home.

Paul Tomney Hazel Lodge Charles Snider Washington Robert Kremer Toms Brook

Mrs Williams of Front Royal Improves at Memorial Hospital

Mrs. John Williams of Front Royal has been a patient at Memorial Hospital for several days and is slowly improving.

John Williams Front Royal Memorial Hospital

DeHart Couple Spend Weekend in Brunswick Guests of Howe

Mr and Mrs Clyde DeHart spent the past weekend at Brunswick Maryland as guests of Mr and Mrs G Frank Howe.

Clyde DeHart Brunswick, Md G. Frank Howe

Swansons and Pingleys Weekend at Boyce Guests of Heines

Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Swanson and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pingley spent the past weekend at Boyce as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Heine.

A. G. Swanson Harry Pingley Boyce Edward Heine

Philadelphia couples visit Swanson home this weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rehill recently married and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Fredericks of Philadelphia spent the weekend as guests of Mr. Rehill’s brother in law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Swanson, at their South Loudoun street residence.

Harry Rehill Albert Fredericks Philadelphia Mr. Rehill O. H. Swanson South Loudoun Street

Dr Winchester Smith and Commander Smith Stay at Washington Hotel

Dr. Winchester Smith of Wilson North Carolina and Commander Smith U S N spent the night at the George Washington Hotel.

Winchester Smith Wilson, N. C Commander Smith George Washington Hotel

Headleys Spend Month with Relatives Near Stephenson

Mr and Mrs Boyd Headley and their children are living with relatives for a month or two near Stephen son.

Boyd Headley Stephenson

Town visits relatives in West Virginia

Town, W. Va., is visiting at the home of her brother in law and sister Dr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Williams in Middletown.

Town W. Va Thomas A. Williams Middletown

Mrs Pitman to Train at Fort Eustis After Baltimore Visit

Miss Eleanor Pitman and associates George Swartzman and Preston Sartelle depart Baltimore by boat for Fort Eustis for a month of training. Sartelle has just spent a week in Baltimore with Swartzman.

Eleanor Pitman Charles Messrs George Swartzman Preston Sartelle Baltimore Fort Eustis Mr. Sartelle Mr. Swartzman

Local residents depart for distant jobs and visits

Mr. R. A. Penner of Hagerstown spent last night at the G. F. House. Mr. Earl Fansler, visiting his parents in Harris Addition, has returned to Richmond where he is connected with Morris and Company offices.

R. A. Penner Hagerstown G. F. House Earl Fansler Charles Fansler Harris Addition Richmond Morris and Company

Brown couple to return to Franklin after visit

Mr and Mrs B H Brown have been living with Mrs Emmery and Mr Emmery in the county and plan to return to Franklin Pennsylvania in the near future.

B. H. Brown C. E. Emmery Franklin

Army officer visits Plainfield at Kernstown residence

Lieut.-Col. G. W. Smaifs from the United States Army returns to Fortress Monroe after several days at Plainfield the home of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel M. Chiles in Kernstown. Edward J. Tierney of the Audit Bureau of Circulations Chicago spends days in town auditing The Star subscriptions. Mr and Mrs John Dupuy and children of Lee county Virginia visit Mr and Mrs J B Beverly Jr on West Clifford street.

Gol. G. W. Smaifs United of Army Edward J. Tierney Audit Bureau of Circulations Chicago The Star John Dupuy Lee County, Va J. B. Beverley, Jr West Clifford Street

Dinner at Miss Headley’s Honors Norfolk-bound Mathews

Miss Irene Headley entertained at her South Cameron home last evening for the Misses Mathews who will travel to Norfolk Virginia next week to visit friends. Other guests included Miss Dorothy Anderson and Miss Cornelia Gray. Mr J McA Kater departed for Charlottesville for several weeks of research at the University of Virginia. Mr E W Dixon, visiting here over the weekend, left for Macon Georgia for several weeks on business.

Irene Headley South Cameron Street Mathews Norfolk Dorothy Anderson Cornelia Gray J. McA. Kater Charlottesville University of Virginia Mr. Kater E.W. Dixon Macon

Freed arrives for vacation with Grace Lutheran pastors

Cr. C. Freed of Dillon South Carolina arrived last evening and will stay at the Grace Lutheran Church parsonage with his parents the Rev. Dr. and Mrs. C. A. Freed. Mrs. J. B. Spurrier, previously visiting her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Ashby Sprint, returned to Baltimore today.

Cr. C. Freed Dillon, S. C Grace Lutheran Church C. A. Freed J. EB. Spurrier Ashby Sprint Baltimore

Residents and Visitors Return from Weekend Trips

A string of local residents and guests travel between Stone Bridge and nearby towns. Notables include Mrs. Thompson Sowers. Mrs. Fannie Fisher returning from Washington. families from Stephen son Clearbrook and Martinsburg visiting Edinburg and Capon Springs. Multiple people depart for Brunswick Gaithersburg and Fort Eustis while guests stay at the George Washington Hotel.

J. D. Ratcliff Herbert Cooper Bluefield, W. Va George Washington Hotel

Davis Return After Visit With Becks

Mr and Mrs Eugene K Davis return home after visiting Harrisonburg as guests of Mr and Mrs Charles J Beck over the past several days.

Eugene K. Davis Harrisonburg Charles J. Beck

Local Social Notes From Charles Town And Nearby

Mr T F Trussell returned to Charles Town W Va after a weekend with Mr and Mrs C E Emmery near town. Mr and Mrs John Phases now living in Springfield Ohio spent Tuesday and Wednesday with Mr and Mrs William Hubbard. Mr Edmund Spates went to Brooklyn N Y to be a guest of his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs John Barr. Mr Marshall Baker was in Harrisonburg Va on a business trip.

T. F. Trussell Charles Town W. Va Mrs. C. E. Emmery Town John Phases Ethel Baker Springfield Ohio William Hubbard Edmund Spates Brooklyn N. Y John Barr Marshall Baker Harrisonburg, Va

Chart Showing How Records Substantiate Byrd Flight Pole

Mr and Mrs Byron McCloskey of Atlantic City visit Mrs H C Funk on South Loudoun street. Mrs Ethel Roux returns to Baltimore after staying with Mrs Fred Shull. Mr and Mrs Horace Davis travel to Baltimore for time with friends.

Byrd Byron McCloskey Atlantic City H. C. Funk South Loudoun Street Ethel Roux Baltimore Fred Shull

Local visitors depart for Baltimore and Moores Pa

Mr. and Mrs. Dillwyn Jackson left yesterday for Mrs. Jackson’s former home near Baltimore and will move to Moores Pa. Miss Lyda Chapman visited Lenore with the Newcomes. Mrs. Helen Rossman and her daughter, after a stay in Sunbury Pa, have returned home.

Dillwyn Jackson L. Jackson Mrs. Jackson Baltimore Moores Helen Rossman Sunbury, Pa

Printz Family Visit Highlights Local Reunion

Messrs. W. O. and G. F. Printz arrived from Wilkensburg Pa. and returned home. Mrs. G. F. Printz with daughters Mildred Virginia and son Frederick will visit Mr. C. F. Grove and relatives for several weeks. Mrs. Al Norton and daughter from Baltimore stay with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Krebs on North Braddock street.

W. O G. F. Printz Wilkensburg Mildred Virginia Frederick C. F. Grove

Miss Margaret Lewis Guest of Dr. and Mrs. Davis

Miss Margaret Lewis of Harrisonburg Virginia arrived today and is staying with Dr. and Mrs. E. Douglas Davis at 801 South Washington street.

Margaret Lewis Harrisonburg E. Douglas Davis South Washington Street

Morin Testifies He Had No Part In Finances

Representative John M. Morin of Pittsburgh testified to the Senate campaign funds committee that he had no involvement with the money end of the Pennsylvania Republican primary campaign, except to transfer funds. The probe neared completion as Morin denied any financial role.

Morin Associated Press Washington Senate Campaign Funds Committee Pennsylvania John M. Morin Pittsburgh

Campaign Worker Details Funds Transfer in Vare Campaign

Morin testified as chairman of the House military committee that he moved funds among campaign officials during William 5S. Vare's bid for the Senate. He denied collecting or contributing money and said he supervised transfers and held a safe deposit box containing campaign money at the William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh.

William 5S. Vare Illinois Chicago Morin House Military Committee Vare West Pepper Pinchot King William Penn Pittsburgh

Borah Promises Thorough Probe of Alien Property Office

Senate special committee pledges a nonpartisan, full inquiry into the Alien Property Custodian's office. Chairman Borah says the probe will assess administration integrity, decide on auditing books if needed, and examine fund administration with swift, careful action. Two members had begun preliminary work while others push for immediate start.

Washington Borah Senate Wei Bardon New Mexico Metcalf Rhode Island

Property Mishandling and Ownership Return Warning

The statement asserts there will be no reflection on the United States if the property is mishandled and returned to its owner. It emphasizes accountability and proper handling to preserve national standing.

United States

Caillaux Seeks Extraordinary Powers Over Finance

In Paris on July 6 M. Caillaux pressed for full authority to craft a stabilization plan for the franc and to impose domestic consumption restrictions. The Chamber nearly unanimously backed the government project, signaling strong support for sweeping financial reforms under the third Republic.

Paris M. Caillaux Chamber of Deputies Caillaux Chamber M. Poincare Briand-Poincare Republic

Tribute to Memory of Mrs Brown At United Brethren meeting

The Official Board of the United Brethren Church adopted a tribute to the memory of Rosa L. Brown wife of James M. Brown. They expressed sympathy to the family, commended them to Christ, and authorized copies to be filed with church records. Signed by George W. Stover chairman L. D. Grubb secretary and M. V. B. Snoke treasurer.

The United Brethren Church James M. Brown Rosa L. Brown Brother Brown Jesus Christ God George W. Stover L. D. Grubb M. V. B. Snoke

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Lyle Grimm Miss Richards Sample Shoe Store Mrs. Clark Thompson Sowers Stone Bridge Kenney Russell Lamp Ralph and Agnes and Oma Lamp Clearbrook Edinburg, Va W. C. Grove E. C. Willey W. E. Wilson Knoxville, Tenn Mowery Jewelry Shop Wilson Allen Emmert Martinsburg G. E. Woods Hagerstown, Md John W. Meade Near White Post McLeanesboro, Il Mrs. W. L. Love John Sloat Minnie Taylor Capon Springs Laredo Tex John S. Sloat J. D. Coffman Pataskala Columbus John Childs Kernstown Fort Eustis, Va Citizens Ruby Thomas Garfield Shearer S. D.manning Elizabethtown Oakshade Farm Cc. C. Finfrock Finfrock Fred Whetzel Corrine Thomas Esther Thomas Horace Davis North Pole Sbergen 390 Pole Richard Evelyn Byrd Kings Bay Spitsbergen Lyda Chapman Lenore Mrs S. G. Newcome al Norton Frank Krebs North Braddock Street France Mrs. Brown the Nathanson. Company N. Loudoun (Main) Street
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