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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1925

Page

5

Exclude Scientists From Scopes Trial Debate

The Associated Press reports a court session in which scientists were proposed as expert witnesses on evolution and Bible relations, but the record shows one witness removed from the room during Dr. Maynard Metcalf's testimony while arguments on admissibility of scientific testimony continued. Judge Raulston received congratulations on a separate decision. the Valusia state marking paper page ends with incomplete text.

Maynard M. Metcalf Gament Raulston Rexisite

Luttrell Family Reunion Planned in Frederick County

The Luttrell Guttrell family of Frederick County will hold their annual reunion at Col Neville on Saturday August 8. A committee announced a lively program and expects a large turnout of Luttrell and related family members.

Guttrell Frederick Colneville Peeree of Luttrellé

President Feels Optimistic Over Nation's Business

President Coolidge expresses optimism about the current business outlook. He is monitoring conditions and, in a conference with Charles D. Hilles of New York, says he is satisfied with the situation as he reviews reports on business and government affairs during the summer session.

Associated Press SW. Cott Mass Coolidge Charles D.hilles New York

East business outlook praised by Mr Hilles

Mr Hilles delivered an enthusiastic report on the business outlook in the east, highlighting positive trends and expected gains for regional markets and firms. The remarks aimed to boost investor confidence and outline potential opportunities in the area.

Farm Union Will Meet Here July 18

The Farmers' Educational and Co operative Union holds its regular monthly meeting at the Court House in Winchester at 2 30 Saturday afternoon July 18. Due to the secretary's illness a new secretary will be elected. Pooling of fertilizer orders will be arranged. each local must submit its quota. EB Funk president.

The Farmers’ Educational and Cooperative Union Court House Winchester EB. M. Funk

Training Class Nominating Committee Formed

The county group, including Winchester representative P. H. Gold, formed a nominations committee for county convention officers. State secretary Rev. M. C. Miller spoke on standards and the need to understand denominational guidelines aligned with the International Association. Meeting adjourned to reconvene on the chairmans call.

P. H. Gold Winchester M. C. Miller International Association

Bandits Stage $100,000 Jewel Robbery In N Y

Five robbers held up the Stanley jewelry store on West One Hundred Twenty-fifth Street in New York today and escaped with jewelry valued at $100,000. They fled in a car driven by a sixth man. Police freed three subdued employees after a 20 minute effort to saw off the old style handcuffs.

Associated Press New York Stanley Jewelry West One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Street Les

Attend carnival and help the firemen

Joseph Willis, a well known colored resident, was reported as recovering after suffering a sudden heart attack several days ago. He was on the road to recovery today following illness that prompted his attending a carnival and assisting the fire department earlier.

Jos. Willis Joseph Willis

Mr. John J. McCabe Visits City From Brunswick Md

John J. McCabe of Brunswick Maryland, assistant train master for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, spent yesterday and today in the city due to low business conditions.

John J. McCabe Brunswick Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

Ford Offers To Buy 200 Ships From Government

Henry Ford offered 1,760,000 to purchase 200 Shipping Board vessels set aside for scrapping. The bid beat a 1,370,000 offer from Boston Iron and Metal Company, whose proposal was favored by Fleet Corporation President Palmer but rejected by the Shipping Board, which called for new bids.

Washington Henry Ford Shipping Board Ford Boston Iron and Metal Company Baltimore Baltimore Company Palmer Fleet Corporation

Money Needed for Winchester Playgrounds Drive

Fundraising appeal urges local residents to donate to the Winchester Playgrounds Association to provide healthy recreation for children. Promotes benefits to families and cites crowded unsanitary homes as justification. Contributions accepted via H. S. Duffey W. G. Hardy and Mrs. Robert Y. Conrad.

Winchester Duffey W. G. Hardy Robert Y. Conrad Winchester Playgrounds Association

Bequests to Three Institutions From Mrs Shertzer

The Frederick county circuit court probate records reveal Mrs Adam S Shertzer of Stephens City devised $100 to Green Hill Cemetery trustees for perpetual care and $100 to the Methodist Episcopal Church South in Stephens City for church needs. A further $100 goes to the Home for the Aged in Gaithersburg MD. Her husband C W Shertzer gets a life estate option and the estate’s contents, with later changes by a May codicil granting him lifetime income. Shenandoah Valley National Bank named executor with bond of $5,000.

Adam S. Shertzer Stephens City Frederick County Green Hill Cemetery Methodist Episcopal Church South Home For Gaithersburg C. W. Shertzer Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Winchester Short Mary Lucille Fenton Shenandoah Valley National Bank City

Mulford Urges Flexible Landscaping Plans for Homes

F L Mulford of the Federal Department of Agriculture spoke to the Winchester Garden Club on Floriculture and Landscape Gardening. He urged gardens be transformable and plastic, not permanent, stressing color balance, soil acidity, and adapting shrubs to local conditions. He praised native trees, noted over formal layouts, and suggested club members join the American Society of Horticulture.

F. L. Mulford Federal Department of Agriculture Louis Baker Winchester Garden Club Mulford America Louise Baker American Society of Horticulture

Women Finish Plans For Hospital Fund Campaign

Eighty of the citys enthusiastic ladies are ready for the Memorial Hospital campaign. The entire womens division was completed when Mrs J Gray Beverley listed team No 1 members in Mrs F B Harris division. Captains expect to announce men teams soon. A meeting at campaign headquarters tomorrow at 7 30 pm will set preliminary details. Citizens support grows for Memorial Hospital in Winchester and surrounding counties as Rippen county districts organize under Joseph Reid and Dudley Wood of Flint Hill.

Memorial Hospital J. Gray Beverley F. b—Harris George Barrie Robert Green Delmar Robinson Lucille Jackson Lucille Anderson Grace Rosenberger B. F. Arthur, Jr Mildred I. Hook Rosalie Cox Winchester Rappahannock County Joseph Reid Dudley, Wood Flint Hill

Heavy Rain Ends Long Drought Near Here

A heavy downpour yesterday afternoon refreshed crops across Cedar Creek to Vaucluse. The rain covered B&O Railroad tracks in spots and winds toppled several small buildings near Vaucluse while gardens and fields suffered washouts.

Cedar Creek Vaucluse Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

Start Campaign For Overthrow of Italian Premier

The Daily Telegraph reports an energetic international campaign to overthrow Mussolini and the Fascist regime in Italy. Emissaries from Wall Street to Vienna and from Milan to Moscow join with anti fascist financiers to sow dissension among the ranks. Vast sums are being spent to back this effort.

Associated Press London The Daily Telegraph Mussolini Italy Wall Street Vienna Milan Moscow

Dempsey Signed To Fight Wills Date Left Open

New York July 16 George L Tex Rickard announced that Jack Dempsey heavyweight champion had signed to fight Harry Wills his challenger for the title and a formal contract was signed the bout date left open Will be impossible to stage this year but I expect it to come off by September of next year Dempsey said he is willing to meet Wills at any time.

Associated Press New York George L Tex Rickard Jack Dempsey Harry Wills Dempsey Wills

North Frederick church reopens under Rev T H Daffin

The North Frederick turnpike church was reopened after reconstruction and served as a mission church before becoming self supporting. Under pastor Rev. T. H. Daffin its progress has been marked by material and spiritual growth among the congregation.

North Frederick Turnpike T. H. Daffin

Singing Evangelist Rev Swain Sings Tonight in Winchester

Rev. C. B. Swain of Chicago, famed gospel singer and evangelist, appears at local colored churches. He preaches Why Men and Women Are Drifting Away From God and performs original songs. Tonight 7:45 at John Mann M E Church with lawn fete afterward. Sunday 3 PM at St Pauls AME Church.

C. 8. Swain Chicago Winchester Swain John Mann M. E. Church W. H. Polk Lawn Fete St. Paul's A. M. E H. ©. Walker

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