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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1926

Page

3

Social and Personal Notices of Summer Visitors

Mr and Mrs Frank Newcomer Hack return from abroad to 1211 St Paul street and will spend summer in Winchester Virginia. Miss Inez Ramsburg Will Take College Course In Fall. The couple Miss Ramsburg and her husband were married and will live in Martinsburg and work in Chambersburg before she studies at St Josephs College in Emmitsburg Maryland. Mrs John M Frisch visits Market Street M E Church parsonage. Mrs Crowell Boyce returns from Atlantic City with relatives for summer. Miss Julia Forney to McKeesport for vacation. Stokes and family guests in Rockville. Patterson family returns to San Francisco.

Hack Frank Newcomer Hack St. Paul Street Winchester Lucy Willis Anita Hack Carroll Biarritz France Douglas Gordon Carroll Oakdene Green Spring Valley Baltimore Sun Inez Ramsburg Martinsburg J. J. Newberry Company Newberry Chambersburg Luray Miss Ramsburg Cohen Shoe Robert Whitacre St. Joseph’s College Emmitsburg John M. Frisch Roland Park Baltimore J. Luther Neff Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church Louise O. Zirkle San Francisco Cal Fred. A. Crisman South Loudoun Street Crowell Boyce Richard Town Atlantic City N. J Lewis Starry That City Julia Forney Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company McKeesport

Miss Kurtz Plans Eastward Trip During Vacation

Miss Mary Kurtz, a student nurse at Ford Hospital in Detroit, spends her vacation with her mother Mrs. Oca Kurtz in Martinsburg. She expects to graduate next spring and traveled part of the trip by boat to Sandusky Ohio, then by train for the remainder.

Mary Kurtz Ford Hospital Detroit Oca Kurtz Martinsburg Miss Kurtz Sandusky, O

Dorsey Comes to Winchester for Vacation Fishing

William G. Dorsey of the Government Printing Office arrived in Winchester yesterday for his annual vacation. He plans a week visiting relatives and fishing for bass on the Shenandoah River, accompanied by Mrs. Dorsey and several relatives. Dorsey formerly worked with local Winchester papers and once directed the old Friendship Band, now living in Washington.

William G. Dorsey Government Printing Office Washington Shenandoah River Dorsey Winchester Old Friendship Band

Mrs. Barrett Visits Washington Summer Plans

Mrs. Rachel Barrett of near Green Spring leaves for Washington to spend the summer with her daughter Mrs. Marchel Lamp. She is accompanied by Mrs. Lynn who will visit her daughter Mrs. Samuel Boyles in Silver Spring Maryland.

Rachel Barrett Capital Green Spring Luda Lynn Washington Marchel Lamp Lynn Samuel Boyles Silver Spring

Two Couples Wed In Saturday County Clerk Licenses

A marriage license issued Saturday afternoon in the Corporation Clerk's office joined J Lemuel Cullers and Miss Dollie Willye of Winchester in marriage officiated by Rev. W W H Sampsell. The groom, a Page county Virginia native, is a carpenter. A second license issued the same day united Robert O Condon and Miss Willette M Spigler, both of Hagerstown Maryland.

Corporation Clerk’s J. Lemuel Cullers Dollie Willye Winchester W.W. H. Sampsell Page County Robert O. Condon Willette M. Spigler Hagerstown

Bombardment Dramatizes War Ties at Lake Denmark Arsenal

Refugees return to Lake Denmark valley after two days of bombardment that destroyed the arsenal and left a devastated area around Rockaway Dover and Morris Town. Red Cross aid and army kitchens move through the ruined towns as locals search for belongings and pets. Army officials ordered evacuations and noted shock among the injured. military honors were later paid to Lieut. Richmond.

Yard Plunkett Third Naval District Brooklyn Wilbur Rockaway N. J Navy Lake Denmark No Man’s Land Argonne Arsenal Red Cross Dover Verdun Drum Morristown Richmond N.J

Soldier George W. Bott Jr. Laid To Rest In Richmond

George W. Bott Jr. of the U S Army station ed at Picatinny Arsenal was killed in the explosion. A special guard accompanied the flag draped coffin on the train to his former home in Richmond Virginia.

George W. Bott, Jr Picatenny Arsenal Richmond

Sunday Schools Plan Joint Picnic August 12 at Kline's Grove

The fourth annual union Sunday school picnic in Kline's Grove Vaucluse will feature baseball tennis and basketball on August 12 with no prizes. Contests include six events led by chairmen J W Cammer and Claude B Stickley and entries due by August 1. Kernstown Sunday School last year’s winner may win again to keep the banner.

Union Kline’s Grove Vaucluse C. B. Stoikley J. H. Fisher J. W. Cammer Kernstown

Quarrel Between Motorists Ends in Fatal Shooting

A quarrel between two motorists near Porter's Bridge and Rising Sun escalated to a gun battle around 11 PM. William Dalton of New Bridge is dead and Price Wade, 30, also of New Bridge, is hospitalized in critical condition. Witnesses say 50 to 70 shots were fired and both cars were riddled with bullets.

Elkton Union Hospital Porter’s Bridge Rising Sun William Dalton New Bridge Price Wade Wade Dalton

Former Miss Staley Dies After Mercury Tablet Mistake

Mrs. Margaret S. Crawford wife of John D Crawford died at Washington County Hospital in Hagerstown after taking mercury tablets mistaken for aspirin following last Friday night’s retirement. Survived by husband two children mother and four siblings. Funeral arrangements pending.

Margaret S. Crawford John D. Crawford Washington County Hospital Hagerstown Crawford Washington Baltimore D. H. Staley Old Staley Dalamere

Brochtre of Scott Pleads Guilty in Murder Case

Chicago July 12 Robert Scott pleaded guilty to the murder of Joseph Maurer a drug clerk His brother Russell Scott has been sentenced to hang October 15 for the slaying

Associated Press Chicago Robert Scott Joseph Maurer Russell

Cooperation Of Fruit Growers In Frederick County Survey

Frederick County fruit growers are urged to assist a regional orchard survey led by veterinary and agricultural staff. The effort seeks yields in barrels, crop percentages for 1921–1923, and frost losses, to map frost risk and guide future plantings. Local growers are asked to provide data and indicate any special requests via the laboratory.

Frederick County Pennsylvania West Virginia Virginia Star Fletcher Anthony Dadisman Vernon Coville Piedmont Swirson Federal Department Staunton

Motion Picture Producers of America Bans Screen Disrespect for Law

Will Hays announces policy prohibiting any film from encouraging disrespect for law, with emphasis on prohibition. The rule, adopted at the association's annual meeting, aims to ensure titles avoid phrases that belittle law or provoke laughter at legal prohibitions.

Associated Press Los Angeles Cal Will H. Hays Motion Picture Producers of America, Inc Association Hays

Grace Episcopal Church Reopens as Little Cathedral of the Valley

Grace Episcopal Church Berryville Virginia reopened after 18 months of repairs and improvements. Bishop Henry St George Tucker led services with Rev George West and Rev B Duval Chambers. The renovation returns the building to colonial lines, adds memorials and preserves its title as the Little Cathedral of the Valley.

Berryville Grace Episcopal Church Clarke Parish Henry St. George Tucker George S. West B. Duval Chambers Christ Church, Millwood Old Stone Academy Rice Meade Alexander Shires Wickliffe William Hooker Wilmer Alabama Shires Grace Church Joshua Peterkin West Virginia Francis Whittle Virginia Peterkin the Valley Massachusetts Louisana Bishop Whittle Charles H. Smith Elizabeth Blackburn Smith William Naylor McDonald Katherine Simms McDonald Jo McCormick J. Robert Powel Page Martha Hardee Page John Evelyn Page Helen Page McGill William Hardee Page Robert Powel Page James Garnett McGuire Elizabeth Ware McGuire William Wilmer Baltimore Clarke County W. M.S. Hammond Montgomery Griffith Joseph T. Griffith John D. Richardson Rose Elzey McCormick Angus McDonald Frederick Parish Hunter McGuire Me

Betty Wern to Clyde Whalen wed after Durkin case

Betty Andrews Werner once linked to Martin Durkin and a state witness in his murder trial married Clyde Whalen a Chicago salesman the report said. The ceremony followed news she would marry Arthur Werner, father of her child, with Marian Austin serving as matron of honor.

Examiner Betty Andrews Werner Martin Durkin Clyde Whalen Chicago Arthur Werner Marian Austin Durkin

Impressive Rites Held For Late Mrs Geo K Heist

The funeral of Mrs Laura C Heist wife of Dr George K Heist a retired Winchester dental surgeon was held Saturday afternoon from the family home at 444 North Braddock Street The Rev Dr C A Freed of Grace Lutheran Church conducted the service without hymns and two readings Nearer My God To Thee and Abide With Me were sung interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery Pallbearers included Dr B M Knight Dr A D Henkel C Fred Barr M B V Snake J George Baetjer and Fred S Boyd Floral tributes adorned the grave with many lifelong friends in attendance.

Laura C. Heist George K. Heist Winchester Dental North Braddock Street C. A. Freed Grace Lutheran Church M. B. V. Snake J. George Baetjer Fred. S. Boyd

President's Negro Valet Taken for Heart Spell

Major Arthur Brooks, longtime valet to presidents, suffered a heart attack at White Pine Camp. Doctor Coupal from Paul Smith Hotel treated him at 3 a.m.. the ailment was not serious. Brooks, over 60, is at the camp as a resting guest of President and Mrs. Coolidge.

Paul Smith White House Arthur Brooks William HM. Taft Major Coupal Coolidge Paul Smith Hotel Major Brooks White Pine Camp

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