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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1926

Page

3

Forest Glen Wedding in Clarke County

Miss Juanita Fishpaw daughter of Mr and Mrs Fishpaw married Samuel Hurst of Winchester at Forest Glen Clarke county The ceremony featured a ribboned aisle music by Mrs Wilbur Gaunt and Mr John McDonald The couple will reside in Winchester along with a reception and gifts from guests in Washington Philadelphia Martinsburg Baltimore and nearby communities.

Forest Glen Attrac John M. County Fishpaw Clarke Treing Myrnae Juanita Ju Wilbur Gaunt John McDonald Janet Pitzer Martinsburg W. Va Fred L. Glaize, Jr Winchester Esther Ridgeway West Virginia Joseph Duckwall Dilwin Jackson Philadelphia Conrad Cunningham Clarke County James Dorsey Washington Triplett Hardesty, Jr Cummit Point Dix Baltimore Hagerstown Berryville High School Blackstone Female College Handley Schools of Hurst Kentucky Imperial Orchard Company Berkeley Counties

Mrs Correll in Critical Illness at Home

Friends learn Mrs Ida Correll widow of J E Correll is critically ill at her South Loudoun Street home. After months of failing health she rallied briefly but today is little improved and she was moved to the hospital.

Faulkner Suffer Heart Trouble at North Kent Street Home

Mrs. I. H. Faulkner is seriously ill at her North Kent Street home with heart trouble. Her condition grew critical, and her daughter Mrs. J. Gray Beverley was summoned from out of town. Serenaders Play In Martinsburg. The Shenandoah Valley Serenaders returned home after a Rosemont Park dance in Martinsburg West Virginia. Members include Miss Lavella Anderson, George Pine, John Dunn, Garland Spillman, John Wern, Harry Dunn, and John Anderson.

I. H. Faulkner North Kent Street J. Gray Beverley Serenaders Martinsburg Shenandoah Valley Serenaders Rosemont Park W.va Winchester LaVella Anderson George Pine John Dunn Garland Spillman John Wern Harry Dunn John Anderson

Girls Athletic Association Dance and Swim Announcement

The Girls Athletic Association plans a dance and swimming party next Monday night in Strasburg. Members should sign up with Miss Gertrud Schneider at Emmert's Store before noon Monday. The event starts at 6 p.m. in the club room, with a picnic supper at 8 and dancing from 9 until midnight.

Girls’ Athletic Association Strasburg Gertrud Schneider Emmert’s

Episcopal minister visiting Fairfax family in town

The Rev William C Marshall rector of the Episcopal Church in Fairfax Virginia and Mrs Marshall with two daughters Elizabeth and age Marshall arrived for a visit with the Rev mothers Mrs W C Marshall Sr at her South Stewart Street home. He will spend his annual vacation at his old home here.

William C. Marshall Episcopal Church Fairfax, Va

Local visitors and residents seen in Hagerstown

Mr. Douglas Fisher visits grandparents at the Colonial Hotel in Hagerstown Maryland. Pauline Harp a Northern Virginia Power Company representative is in town for business. Mr. and Mrs. L W Proctor stay with Mr and Mrs William Richards on North Loudoun Street. Proctor is Eastern sales manager for Ely Walker Company of St Louis. Mr and Mrs Charles Hirth with three children have returned to Wadesville Virginia after stays in Homestead and Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.

Douglas Fisher Mrs F. L. Hamilton Colonial Hotel Hagerstown Pauline Harp The Northern Virginia Power Company L. W. Proctor William M. Richards North Loudoun Street Mr. Proctor Eastern Ely-Walker Company St. Louis Charles. Hirth Wadesville Homestead Pittsburgh

Local residents host visitors and travelers in Winchester

Miss Elizabeth Barr returns home after visiting friends in Washington. Mrs. Stella Topstead of Pittsburgh visits relatives here due to her father’s illness. Mrs. Leonard Leech of Washington guests her mother in Winchester while Mr. Leech visits Baltimore. Col and Mrs John Keating of Cumberland stay on business at George Washington Hotel. Miss Kaiser and Miss Painter of Tazewell are guests of Miss Margaret Smith, former classmates at Farmville State Teachers College. Mrs. H C Sheetz returns from Gaithersburg. Mrs William Irwin visits at Mrs T D Kenney’s home in Romney W Va. Mrs Campbell on West Cork street hosts Mrs Riggs and Mrs Burns of Baltimore. Mrs L Swimley and daughters return from Hagerstown with sister-in-law. George E Petley spends day in Romney on business. Mrs J Wilton Hope of Hampton hosts sister Mrs Joseph A Massie. Mr and Mrs Arthur Armel of Macedonia spend day shopping. Rev and Mrs W O Talbot, former Winchester residents, plan to reside here after purchasing Mrs Eric’s National avenue home. Mr Harold Edwards of The Commercial and Savings Bank takes a short vacation.

Martha Kaiser Gladys Painter Tazewell, Va Margaret Smith Kaiser Painter Miss Smith State Teachers’ College Farmville W. O. Talbot Salem Eric National Avenue Winchester

Social Roundup Of Local Visits And Recoveries

Mrs Dillwyn Jackson of Philadelphia leaves after visiting relatives. Mrs Jackson attended the Fishpan Hurst wedding yesterday evening. Mr Harry S Taylor of Washington DC visits and is registered at the George Washington Hotel. Mr and Mrs William Hub er of Macedonia VA spent the day in Winchester shopping. Mrs Willy A Strayne and son John Strayne of Washington DC returned home after attending the funeral of Robert Curl. Miss Hattie Stover, recently operated on, shows improvement at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Mrs O L Jamison slowly improves after two weeks illness. Mr and Mrs William Worthington of Washington DC are guests at the George Washington Hotel. Mrs Worthington formerly Miss Margaret Dame. Mrs J W Baker and son William Baker return to Cumberland MD after visiting with J A Bean's family. Miss Elizabeth Barr leaves for New Haven CT to visit Mr and Mrs Roger Clapp formerly Miss Nancy Mesmeh. Mr and Mrs Harry S Fling and children Hylda and Harry Jr of Alderson WV visit relatives and friends in the area.

Willy A. Strayne John Strayne Washington, D. C Robert Curl William ¢. Worthington George Washington Hotel Worthington Margaret Dame Elizabeth Barr New Haven, Conn Roger Clapp Nancy Mesmeh Harry S. Fling Miss Hylda Fling Harry, Jr Alderson W. Va James L. Fling

Bull movement breaks out anew in stock market

The bull movement in stocks surged today led by General Motors common, which hit a new high near 163 with large blocks traded, about five points above yesterday. Call money rose to 4 1/2 percent. Total volume around 1,500,000 shares.

Associated Presse New York General Motors Common

To Be Tried For Transporting Liquor In Virginia

Harry Smith of Shenandoah County Va. faces trial on charges of transporting liquor and illegal possession. The case centers on alleged illicit transport within the county jurisdiction. A date for the trial was not specified in the accessible text.

Harry Smith Shenandoah County

Mrs. Baker Heads Legion Auxiliary For Another Year

The July meeting re-elected Mrs. W A Baker as president and confirmed Frances Page secretary and Mason Snapp treasurer. Delegates to the department convention in Alexandria were Page, Lynch, Aiken with alternates Grim, Barrie, Rosenberger, Stowers. The poppy sale netted 109 dollars. membership rose to SL.

American Legion Auxiliary W. A. Baker Department Alexandria Frances Page Mason Snapp M. M. Lynch Mabel Aiken Clifford Grim Alexander Barrie Lela Rosenberger Martha Stowers Auxiliary Baker Robert Y. Conrad Frances Beverley

Recitations and Music Delight Kiwanis Club

The Winchester Kiwanis Club luncheon featured a musical program with two recitations by Miss Elizabeth Freed and two solos by Miss Mary Rosenberger, accompanied by her sister Elsie at the piano. Telegrams read included remarks of fans unable to attend and a note about a reception to Commander Byrd. Guests included Dr. C. C. Freed, L. J. Kelly, Wesley Green, M. M. Lynch, and George Petley.

Winchester Kiwanis Club Elizabeth Freed C. A. Freed Mary Rosenberger Elsie Rosenberger Bell Ann Kiwanis Byrd Bill Alexatter Kiwanis Club L. M. Nurton C. C. Freed South Carolina L. J. Kelly Philadelphia Wesley Green M. M. Lynch George Petley

Unlucky Fridays Mark Whittemore Death Sentencing

Richard Reese Whittemore known as the million dollar bandit faces execution after a string of crimes. The sequence includes a 1912 truancy, a 1925 penitentiary guard slaying, a 1926 New York arrest, and a 1926 murder conviction in Baltimore. He heard his death warrant read in his death house cell.

Associated Press Baltimore Richard Reese Whittemore Maryland Gallows Whittemore Robert W. Holtman Maryland New York Stoltman

Liquor Case Set for Tomorrow in County Magistrate Court

A case before Justice Tavenner in the county magistrate's court opens at 11 tomorrow morning with many witnesses summoned. It concerns an overturned automobile near Gore that spilled many liquor bottles, with the driver allegedly smashing the bottles to avoid arrest. Smith denies possessing liquor and claims another person had it.

Tavenner Smith Gore

Atlanta Banker J. I. Smith Ends Life in Morning Side Home

J I Smith president of the American Real Estate Board and Bankers Trust director shot himself at his Morning Side home. The body was found by a servant, the door broken, and a shotgun blast to the abdomen. A coroner will hold an inquest. letters were found beside the body. He had links to J R Smith and W S Rankin Company and to the Farmers and Traders Bank of Atlanta.

Associated Press Atlanta J. I. Smith American Real Estate Board Bankers’ Trust Company Federal District Court Morningside Smith J. R. Smith Sylvan Hills Farmers’ and Traders’ Bank of Atlanta

Soldier Treated After Shortened Sentence

C. M. Doyle who faced a sixty day jail term for defrauding a Winchester hotel was sent to Washington for medical care at the Veterans Bureau. A World War veteran, he is said to suffer a possibly fatal ailment and required daily morphia. Winchester paid 75 cents daily for medicine while he was imprisoned. A saxophone seized at arrest valued at 160 dollars is held to cover his board bill and medical costs.

C. M. Doyle Washington, D. C Veterans’ Bureau Doyle Winchester

Trifling Fire Damage at Tea Co Store on North Louden Street

Late last night a small blaze broke out behind a board partition at the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company store on North Louden Street. A silk umbrella and a vest belonging to manager J. E. Murnan were ruined before firefighters arrived. the fire was contained with chemicals and no water was used.

Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company Loudoun Street J. E. Murnan

Leeds and Companions Rescued From Stranded Boat

Five Metropolitan Hospital ambulance drivers rescued William B. Leeds and two companions when a 30 foot gift speed boat struck a reef near Welfare Island. The trio wore life belts as rescuers pulled them from the water then ferried them to shore. The men later drove off without providing further details.

New York Metropolitan Hospital William B. Leeds Xenia Russia Welfare Island Oyster Bay

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH SERVICES ON SUNDAY

Sunday schedule at CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Washington and Boscawen Streets, with 8 a m holy communion 9 45 a m children service and Sunday school 11 a m morning prayer and sermon The Bread of Life No evening service Stenkhens City 9 a m rector Rev R P B Nelson conducts services

Stenkhens-City

First Christian Braddock and Clifford Streets Service

Supply Pastor Rev. Harry M. Crim preaches at 11 a m and 2 p m explaining The Doctrine of Christian Giving. Sunday school at 9 45 a m Christian Endeavor at 7 15 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p m. All members urged to attend morning service.

First Christian Church Braddock and Clifford Streets Harry M. Crim Christian Endeavor

Market Street Methodist Episcopal Services Today

Pastor J Luther Neff preaches at 11 am on The Drifting Home and 8 pm on Three Odd Wishes. Junior story sermon The Cherries at morning service. Church school begins 9 45 am. All are invited to share these Sabbath privileges.

Grace Lutheran Church Sunday Schedule in West Boscawen

Reverend C A Fresco leads Grace Lutheran on West Boscawen Street with Sunday school at 9 30 a m Men’s Bible Class 9 30 a m service and sermon at 11 a m Senior Luther League 7 15 p m Vesper Service 8 p m with Rev Russell D Snyder of Shepherdstown delivering the sermon An important announcement will be made about the congregational outing and Sunday school picnic.

West Boscawen Street C. A. Fresco Luther League Russell D. Snyder Shepherdstown

First Brethren Berryville Pike Service Times

The Reverend Emerson Rohart, pastor, leads Sunday services with Sunday school at 9 a.m. and preaching at 10 45 a.m. An evening service is at 7 30 p.m. Prayer meeting is Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. All are invited to attend.

First Brethren Church Berryville Pike Emerson Rohart

Presbyterian Church South Loudoun Street Service Schedule

The Presbyterian Church on South Loudoun Street lists Pastor Rev. Dr. F. T. McFaden. Services at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Bible classes at 9:45 a.m. The Christian Endeavor Society meets at 7:15 p.m. Cordial invitation to all who wish to unite.

Loudoun Street F. T. McFaden Christian Endeavor

UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH SCHEDULE AT NORTH BRADDOCK

The North Braddock Street United Brethren church provides a full weekly schedule with Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship with sermon at 11 00 a m Christian Endeavor at 7 15 p m led by Ralph Grubb Juniors meet with a prayer meeting at 3 00 p m and 8 00 p m service led by Henkel Carpenter Wednesday afternoon at 3 00 and evening prayer meeting at 8 00 led by Carpenter Attendance and financial support are urged as faithful duty based on the biblical call in James chapter two.

North Braddock Street George W. Stover Christian Endeavor Ralph Grubb Henkel Carpenter Christ Our James, A. Au

Unusual Honors Mention Byrd and Admired Commander

The article notes admiration for Commander Byrd with quotes from the Annapolis Luck Bag describing him as a valiant leader and a gentleman. It recounts a scene of the admiral observing a bear-skin suit and highlights quotes praising Dick's wholehearted approach and generous spirit.

Annapolis Byrd

Gainesboro Revival In Progress At Local Meeting

Religious meetings continue in Gainesboro drawing large crowds with good music as a welcoming event for all.

Gainesboro

Evangelistic Services Continue at Bruces Town Circuit

Crums Memorial and Welltown hold Sunday schools at 10 a m with preaching at 11 a m Emmanuel Sunday school at 10 a m and preaching at 3 p m led by the Rev W B Waters evangelistic meetings run until July 26 with Waters and guests inviting the public to attend and seek Christ.

Crums Memorial Emmanuel Welltown W. B. Waters Brucestown Uwe der Evangelist Waters

County Presbyterian Services and Sunday Schedules

The county Presbyterian church lists Rev J Hoge Smith as pastor. Cedar Cliff in Vaucluse hosts Sunday school at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 45 a m. Buciool offers Sunday school at 10 m and preaching at 3 p m. Mount Hope Chapel holds Sunday school at 2 p m and preaching at 3 p m.

J. Hoge Smith Cedar Cliff Vaucluse Buciool Mount Hope Chapel

Salvation Army Court House Auditorium Services

Open air service in front of Court House at 7 30 p m Saturday. Meeting at the jail for prisoners Sunday at 11 a m. Sunday school in the hall 2 30 p m with Bible classes for men women and children. Evangelistic services 8 p m Tuesdays and Thursdays in the hall. Sunday school 3 30 p m at Union Chapel Martinsburg pike. Services Wednesdays 7 45 p m at Union Chapel. Strangers and those without a church home invited to worship.

Court House Army Union Chapel Martinsburg Pike

Gainesboro Methodist Services and Sunday School Schedule

The Rev. H W Lindamood presides as sacraments are given at 11 a.m. at Gainesboro, with a Redland sermon at 3 p.m. and a Wesley Chapel sermon at 8 p.m. Sunday school occurs at the regular hour at all churches on the charge.

Gainesboro H. W. Lindamood Redland Wesley Chapel

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