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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1925
Page
3
A clinic offers a free demonstration of the Dr Scholl foot comfort appliance to relieve ball of foot pains and cramps. A specially trained expert explains the method and causes of foot ache and invites readers to visit for relief.
Hayfield Virginia July 14 The Fremont Sunday school will hold its annual picnic on the church lawn next Saturday July 18 at 1 PM Refreshments will be served and neighbors and the public invited to join The hay crop is light but corn is growing well Hale Moore reported capturing a large copperhead on his farm Mrs Ida Hall Russell has returned home to Charles Town
A public sale will begin at 2 p m at 29 and 31 East Water Street Winchester Virginia. The complete stock and equipment of automobile accessories including tires tubes tools bumpers steering wheels and Ford equipment will be sold. Items include curb pumps storage tanks electric pump motor air compressor tire repairing tools show case tire racks a 1000 gallon storage tank above ground a Ford truck and tank equipment and other filling station needs. Inspection by appointment with Philip Williams trustee or Luther Pannett sheriff.
The Misses Stuart invite many young friends to a dance next Friday at their parents home on the Northwestern Grade. Music will be provided by Joe Versi's orchestra, and many out of town guests are expected to attend.
The Rev Robert B Nelson rector of Christ Episcopal Church left Monday for his annual vacation in the Adirondack mountains. He is accompanied by Mrs Nelson and several children and will be joined by other family members. During his absence his pulpit will be filled by the Rev Dr Walter Mitchell formerly of Porter Military Academy Charleston.
Mrs William Jenkins of Baltimore visits her niece Mrs William H Reed on South Braddock Street. She leaves August 12 for an extended European tour and will return to her Baltimore home late in the fall.
Among the recent hotel guests are Mr. Chas M Ramsey and family from Beaver Falls Pennsylvania Mr C E Craft and family from Norristown Pennsylvania Mrs A T Craft and Mrs A E Carter from Washington Pennsylvania Mr J D Carpenter and family and Miss Anna May Adams from Cumberland Virginia Mr Carter is cashier of the Cumberland Bank of Cumberland Virginia Mr P F Hanley from New Orleans Louisiana.
Memorial Hospital reports J Lee Miller connected with Shenandoah Vinegar Company has returned to his home in Middletown Virginia. W J Good of Browntown Virginia was discharged yesterday. Lavella Whittle, who had tonsils removed, returned home Sunday.
A long list records arrivals at the George Washn Hotel with guests from Harrisburg Philadelphia Richmond Swarthmore Washington Fairmont Lynn Wheeling Greensboro New Orleans Clarksburg Hagerstown Baltimore Bellville and other locales. The party includes couples and individuals such as Mr and Mrs A L Carpenter Miss Bertha Wertz and Master Theo Pugh among many others.
Miss Evelyn Cather of West Water street received a letter from Miss Marion Young of Bay City Michigan recounting a large theatre showing Pictures of the Apple Blossom Festival held here in April. The note praises the floats and parades and says the talent displayed was outstanding.
A marriage license was issued Saturday to Harry E. Catlett and Rosa B. Dunlap of Gore Virginia. The groom son of Daniel and unnamed mother Catlett, the bride daughter of Jerry and Ida Dunlap. The groom works for the Winchester and Western Railroad.
Miss Elma Garthey of Mount Morris Illinois is visiting Mrs J C Clark. The brief social note places the visit in Mount Morris with no additional details about dates or events.
Mrs. Sydnor Curl departed Friday for a two month visit to relatives and friends in Georgia and Tennessee.
Miss Mattered Coddington of Mount Morris Illinois returned to her home yesterday after spending time with friends in this city.
Miss Ruth Anderson, visiting her parents near town, has returned to Washington where she serves as a nurse at Garfield Hospital.
Mrs. Ethel M. Hollar and her young daughter Helen of Jacksonville are spending several days with relatives and friends in the area, enjoying the hospitality and conversations of local residents.
Rev and Mrs J L Neff and their sons embarked on an extended tour visiting Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Mrs. H. Goodrich, former boarder with Mrs. Franck Baker, is relocating to an apartment in the annex of the Old Virginia Home.
The Sunshine Bible Class of the First Christian Church holds its monthly business meeting at the Cedar Creek Grade home of Mrs Lettie Newcome tonight.
Mrs Ralph Andrews, who has been visiting friends in this city, departed yesterday afternoon for Lynchburg Virginia to attend the Christian Church Conference.
Me C B Organ of the Overland Sales Company is at the Overland and Willys Knight demonstration today in Harrisonburg Virginia.
Mr. Horace Davis, who spent two weeks with his family in the city, has returned to Ohio.
Mr. Meyer Hamburger traveled to Mar tineburg yesterday for business matters.
Miss Georgie Darlington spends a day with Mrs J C Tharpe of Aldridge. The informal call highlights local social ties and neighborhood customs of the period.
Miss Anna Newcome departed this morning on an extended visit to relatives and friends in Washington, expected to last several weeks. She will tour the city and meet family and acquaintances during the trip.
Messrs. Tavenner and Bond, local surveyors, are subdividing the Shannon Hill property owned by Mrs. E A Horsey in preparation for a lot sale on Saturday afternoon.
Master Franklin Howe of Brunswick is visiting his grandmother Mrs. Sanford in this city, joining a family gathering that brings relatives together.
Mr N A Samsell of Williamsport Maryland is spending the day in town with friends.
Mr and Mrs Frank McAfee and their family from Washington motored here on Sunday and were guests of Mr and Mrs Clarence Hardy, sharing time in the local community setting.
Mrs F Gladstone Crim entertained guests at a six oclock dinner last evening in honor of her cousin Miss Mildred Crismat and Mr J W Danley whose marriage is set for Friday morning at 10 oclock at the Methodist Episcopal Church South.
Mr. J Howard Cather departed this morning for Philadelphia to conduct business. The trip signals potential discussions with commerce leaders and partners in the city. Cather has long been active in regional trade and civic affairs.
Philadelphia social scene note reports Miss Margaret Drummond visiting Miss Mildred Milleson at her city home as part of local society gatherings.
Reverend James A. Johnson, pastor of Stephens City Methodist Church, departed today for Fort Eustis Virginia to serve as chaplain of the 395th Regiment of Artillery.
Mrs. C. H. Lewis, once very ill, has recovered sufficiently to go out again, marking a notable improvement in her health and end of a period of illness.
Miss Rosalie Cox finished a week with friends in Baltimore and Charles Town and returned to West Clifford street. Miss Irene Steinmick from Washington, a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Hough on South Stewart street, will leave tomorrow to return home.
Local event notes that Mr. Huddie McCormick spent the day in the city as a guest yesterday, meeting residents and engaging with community leaders during the visit.
Miss Fannie Davidson of near Clarksburg West Virginia visits Miss Louise Withers at her Summit Point home in West Virginia.
Mr J M Steck Jr has accepted a new role with the Farmers and Merchants National Bank. Local business circles note his shift from prior office duties to the banking sector, details on his responsibilities not disclosed.
Mr. R. Lee Riggs of Baltimore visits Mr. John P. Campbell at his West Cork street residence for a social stay.
Mr and Mrs William Ryan and their family of this city were guests of Mr and Mrs Clarence Martin of Martinsburg yesterday, sharing a social visit with the Martins.
Miss Lyda Chapman spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mason of Martinsburg West Virginia.
Mr Lawrence Crone of Baltimore is visiting his aunts the Misses Crone at their home along the Martinsburg pike, reflecting a daily family visit noted in local society.
Mrs. Paul D. Kelley and her daughter Miss Davidson of Baltimore have reopened their Shenandoah river home and are visiting host Mrs. R. Gray Williams.
Miss Selina Crone, long based in Baltimore, will arrive Saturday to join her sisters for her future home along the Martinsburg pike.
Mr and Mrs J Kelchner receive congratulations on the arrival of a son at their West Water street home.
Mr and Mrs R W Anderson celebrate the arrival of a son at their west town home Sunday morning. The notice honors the new arrival and extends thanks to those sharing in the joy.
Miss Agnes Moore of Wooster College Ohio has left for Strasburg Virginia to visit her sister Mrs W H Ballengee after a stay with Mrs John S Sloat.
Dr. F. W. Boland spent Sunday with friends in Washington while Miss Alice Farnsworth of Summit Point spent the evening with friends in this city.
Mrs Sadie Hamrick of the Commercial and Savings Bank has been ill for two weeks but is slowly improving.
Mr Herbert Holder of Hagerstown Maryland is visiting friends in this city.
Mayme Spillman ill at her East Piccadilly Street apartment is reported slightly improved today. Friends of Miss Spillman wish her a speedy recovery.
Daniel Wright and his daughter spent yesterday in Washington visiting Mrs Wright who is ill in a hospital. Friends express relief that she is improving.
Mr. W Lee Fisher arrives back from Baltimore where he secured goods for the firm Orn doff and Brown, continuing the company’s procurement efforts.
Mr and Mrs Maynard Wisecarver have returned home to East Piccadilly after spending their vacation in New York City.
Mr. W. B. Keyton and his granddaughter Miss Florence Leighton of Martinsburg West Virginia have returned home after a lengthy visit to Mrs. Mattie Farr of Augusta County Virginia.
Mrs S C Seabright of Carlisle Pennsylvania has been a guest of Mrs Alfred Tucker in this city and will spend some time visiting friends in Hedgesville West Virginia after leaving Carlisle.
Mrs. W. M. Morton of Waynesboro North Carolina visits her sister Mrs. A. L. Tucker at Tucker's West Leicester street residence for a short stay.
Mr M C Steeley of Louisburg Pennsylvania, who has been touring the Shenandoah Valley, returned to his home loaded with memories and reports from the journey.
Mrs Muriel Reynolds is a guest of Misses Joan and Juanita Hockman at their home on West Water street, awaiting social engagements and local visits in a neighborly scene.
The little daughter of Mrs. H. Foreman remains ill with measles at the family home on Northent street, reflecting a contagious health concern in the local community.
Mr. John William Hockman, previously quite ill at his home, shows slow but steady improvement as he recovers.
Mr J W Cook of Martinsburg West Virginia was in town on a business visit as reported in local notes.
Mr and Mrs L L Hockman and their daughter will motor to Bedford City Virginia on Wednesday to be guests of Mrs Anne Belle Hardy, according to a local social item.
Mrs. L M Allen and her children depart this morning for Cape May. The family plans a brief seaside visit, joining relatives there and spending several days by the shore before returning home.
Doctors warn bed bugs spread diseases like consumption and spinal meningitis through vermin. The ad touts P D Q or Pesky Devils Quietus as a 35 cent chemical that kills bed bugs and their eggs, fleas on dogs, moths, ants, and cockroaches, claims no damage to fabrics, and offers mail order with dealers listed.
Circulating notes outstanding and surplus funds are listed with undivided profits and reserves. The document records deposits, including demand and time deposits, and notes, with totals for items 22 through 36. It concludes with the treasurer's affirmation by Cashier D Fuller and notarization dated July 5, 1925.
Mrs R A Shafer and her two young sons have returned home in this city after visiting relatives in Brunswick Maryland.
The Bowdoin, of the MacMillan Arctic expedition, is being raised at Hopedale Labrador to repair a damaged propeller. Commander MacMillan reports grounding near the harbor with 10 feet of water and tides rising, delaying plans to begin toward Greenland.
New York July 14 stock market prices moved higher through the morning as the call money renewal rate rose to 4 1 2 percent without triggering liquidation. Traders viewed the higher rate as bullish, signaling growing commercial demand for funds amid a mid summer lull in business.
Philip K. Knapp an army air corps deserter remains at large after a manhunt across New York cities and Alexander Bay in the Thousand Islands. An air search from Mitchel Field scoured the Pittsburgh area for clues while authorities probe his ties to bootleggers in the thrives of the Thousand Islands.
Chicago July 14 The weather map showed a surprising light snow shower at Blacksburg Virginia lasting about five minutes after a thunderstorm while much of the nation remained under a heat wave. Temperatures reached 112 in Phoenix and 104 in North Platte as the heat toll rose with more deaths and storms offering limited relief in the north and west.
Authorities announce a new parking rule for Main Street between Piccadilly and Water. Effective July 16, only one hour of parking is allowed from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., with Friday extending to midnight. The ordinance from the Common Council governs daytime limits and weekend extension.
Rev J W Wade will preach at St Stephen's C M B Church Thursday July 14 at 8 p.m. His sermon title is A Damned Fool. Public is invited. Hawkins, Pastor.
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