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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1926

Page

3

Golden Rule Bible Class Guests Visit Martinsburg

The Golden Rule Bible Class of Braddock Street Methodist Church South hosted the Martinsburg group yesterday. The Winchester class traveled with the United Brethren Orchestra bringing the total to 72 attendees. Herbert S. Larrick spoke as a principal participant.

Martinsburg Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Methodist Church of Winchester United Brethren Orchestra Herbert S. Larrick

Visitors at the White and Slaughter Homes

Mrs Curley and children from Quicksburg with the Sagers and Butlers from Takoma Park visited Mr and Mrs Thomas White on South Kent street yesterday. Mrs A J Allen of Martinsburg spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs S A Slaughter as guests.

Curley Quicksburg A. J. Allen Martinsburg, W. Va

Local residents visit relatives in Martinsburg and Gainesboro

Mr and Mrs Richard Brown Sr and Mr and Mrs T J Daleson and Robert of this city spent yesterday in Martinsburg West Virginia with Mr and Mrs Leslie Brown. Mr and Mrs Wade Emmett of Washington DC spent the past weekend at Mrs E C Emmett home in Gainesboro Virginia.

Richard Brown, Sr T. J. Daleson Robert Martinsburg W. Va Leslie Brown Wade Emmett Washington, D. C E. C. Emmett Gainesboro, Va

Mrs Charles Keffer Returns After Weekend Visit

Mrs Charles Keffer, long based in Washington Setar, has returned home after spending the weekend with relatives in this city and Strasburg Virginia.

Charles Keffer Washington Setar Strasburg, Va

Local residents visit relatives over weekend travels

Mrs W E Huntsberry and daughter Mary Katherine Huntsberry with Mrs Elmer Steel of Stephens City Va return from Har risonburg Va to their homes. Mr H P Woltz returns to Baltimore after weekend with family. George R Dawson and sons George and Collins of Greensboro NC were guests of Mrs W E Barr. Mr and Mrs Charles Brannon of Asheville NC spent the weekend here. L R Swimley and family plan to move to Hagerstown Md. Arthur Henning Clyde Henning and Mrs Anna Henning with Glyds Sparrow of West Chester Pa visited Stephens City. The group, except Mrs Henning, will stay with her daughter Mrs Walter Carter. all have returned home.

W. E. Huntsberry Mary Katherine Huntsberry Elmer Steel Stephens City W. T. Lineweaver Harrisonburg George R. Dawson Messrs George and Gcollins Dawson Greensboro N. c W. E. Barr Dawson Collins Taylor This City Charles Brannon Asheville, N. C Arthur Henning Clyde Anna Henning New Oxford Glyds V. Sparrow West Chester Hennings Walter Carter Henning

Local Couples Plan Summer Camping Trips and Visits

Mr. and Mrs. R. C. DeWitt depart for Bridgewater to camp for three weeks. Mr. Charles Nicholson of Baltimore returns home after a weekend at Plainfield, Kernstown. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lewis and Thurman visit Gettysburg with Mrs. Emmart and Mr. and Mrs. Sherley from Darkesville West Virginia.

Charles Nicholson Baltimore, Md Plainfield S. N. Childs Kernstown Ray Lewis Thurman North Loudoun Street Emmart Sherley Darkesville West Va Gettysburg Dar

Local men head to Atlantic City for vacation

Messrs. Warren Eddy Elmer Pat Reardon and Kenneth Rush left yesterday for Atlantic City New Jersey where they will spend their vacation.

Messrs Warren Eddy Elmer Pat Reardon Kenneth Rush Atlantic City N. J

William Deshon Returns From Baltimore Visit

Mr. William Deshon has returned from a visit to his son Mr. Robert Deshon in Baltimore and is very much improved in health.

William Deshon Robert Deshon Baltimore

Walter Smith Returns Home After Weekend Visit

Mr. Walter Smith returned to his Washington DC home after spending the past weekend in the area with friends.

Walter Smith Washington, D. C

Local residents travel and social notes span towns

Miss Emily Sanford plans a Charlottesville home vacation with relatives. Ethel Windle visited Strasburg Virginia. Henry Bryarly and party from Washington DC stayed over weekend. Mrs William Shank and son Lawrence returned home after Baltimore. Wilma Ware celebrated birthday with a Braddock street party. William Grim family Maggie Wood and Cecil Grim visited B and E Beach in Charles Town. C L Ford of New York stayed with G F House. Samuel Cooper and son from Martinsburg visited relatives nearby.

Wilma Ware Braddock Street William Grim Maggie Wood Cecil Grim B. and E.” Beach Charles Town

Mrs Loney Cline Returns Home From Hagerstown Visit

Mrs Loney Cline returns to her home after visiting her sister Mrs Weidmeyer in Hagerstown Maryland.

Loney Cline Weidmeyer Hagerstown

Grim Family Return Visit Across Time in Washington

Miss Silva Grim and her brother Master Courtney Grim return to time with their aunt Mrs Mae Cooper at her Washington DC home. Mr Joseph R Hill and daughter Mrs A L Turner of South Cameron street spend a week with Mr and Mrs Piggott in Loudoun county.

M. H. Maddox Catonsville, Md W. B. Barnett Cameron Street Holmes Barnett Winifred Smith Gates, N. C Mrs. L. R. Smith North Cameron Street Miss Silva Grim Master Courtney Grim Mae Cooper Washington, D. C Joseph R. Hill A. L. Turner South Cameron Street Piggott Loudoun County

Mrs. B James Ferguson Visits New York Hosts

Mrs. B James Ferguson of New York is the guest of Mr and Mrs Shirley Carter at their West Boscawen street home during a local social visit.

B. James Ferguson New York Mrs Shirley Carter West Boscawen Street

Local Families Return From Extended Vacations

Mrs H D Robinson and two children return from several weeks visiting her parents in Fairmont West Virginia. Mr and Mrs Harry A Schmidt return from a delightful stay at their Culver Lake cottage New Jersey. Rev and Mrs Robert B Nelson and children depart for New Russia in the Adirondacks for six weeks annual vacation.

Harry A. Schmidt Culver Lake N. J Robert B. Nelson New Russia Adirondacks

Baltimore guests visit Miss Diffendderfer on Cameron Street

Mr and Mrs Joseph Hranicka and son Joseph Jr of Baltimore Md are guests of Miss Eliza Diffenderfer at her Cameron Street home. Mr Hranicka works for the Baltimore Sun and Mrs Hranicka was formerly Miss Amy Goswell.

Joseph Hranicka Joseph, Jr Baltimore, Md Eliza Diffenderfer South Cameron Street Hranicka Baltimore Sun Amy Goswell

Sterling continues ill at Fairmont home

Mrs. A. W. Sterling remains ill with heart trouble at her Fairmont West Virginia residence. Her niece Miss Mary Robinson and nephew Mr. H. D. Robinson, who stayed with her for several days, have returned.

A. W. Sterling Fairmont W. Va Mary Robinson H. D. Robinson

Willing Workers Meeting At Miller Home Get Concert

Mr and Mrs George Miller hosted the Willing Workers of the First Baptist Church on Senseney road last Thursday evening. After the meeting, a musical program was provided and refreshments were served.

George Miller Senseney Road First Baptist Church

Misses Stryker and Miller Attend Atlantic City Weekend

Misses Stryker and Helen Miller spent the past weekend in Atlantic City New Jersey as guests of Frederick R. Stryker the brother of their host.

Marshal] Stryker Helen Miller Atlantic City N. J Frederick . R. Stryker

Mrs Rebecca Tumbler Returns Home From Visit

Mrs Rebecca Tumbler of Balti more Maryland has been visiting her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Klompus and recently departed for Baltimore to resume residence.

Rebecca Tumbler Baltimore Klompus

Ebersole Family Hosts Visitors from Sharpsburg and Antietam

Mr and Mrs William Ebersole and Miss Maggie Ebersole of Sharpsburg Pa and Mrs Anna Jamison of Antietam were guests yesterday at the Ebersoles home on National avenue Mr and Mrs W E Smith plan a Tuesday picnic and fishing party for their house guests Mr and Mrs S A Baker of Gulfport Mississippi

William Ebersole Maggie Ebersole Sharpsburg, Pa Anna Jamison Antietam Matthew Ebersole National Avenue W. E. Smith Nnd S.A. Baker Gulfport

Army Officer Dies After TNT Blast At Devens Camp

Capt. Lewis R. Edmonds died at the Devens camp hospital from wounds after TNT charges exploded injuring six enlisted men. A Mass General Hospital lab expert rushed to perform blood tests for a blood transfusion attempt to save Edmonds. The explosion occurred while engineers tested a Lampot bridge across the Nashua River to aid the Thirteenth Infantry crossing.

Associated Press Camp Devens Mass Lewis R. Edmonds Camp Hospital Massachusetts General Hospital National Guard Edmonds One Hundred and First Engineers Massachusetts National Guard Nashua River United States Infantry

First Baptism of Fire for American Flag at Fort Stanwix

Washington reports historians found evidence that the Stars and Stripes earned its baptism of fire in the defense of Fort Stanwix New York on Aug 2 1777. The improvised flag used a blue field cut from a camulet cloak and red and white stripes from army sacks and gear.

Washington Fort Stanwix N. Y Zate Tades Peekskill War Department Marinus Willett

No Real Effort To Enforce Prohibition Charges

Augusta July 18 Sen William E Borah Idaho Republican told the Ministers Association that enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment has never existed and urged a party loyalty to the constitution He warned that nullification of the Volstead act and the constitution imperil constitutional government calling for decisive public action to enforce prohibition and stop political gaming

Sen Borah Augusta William E. Borah Idaho Ministers Association United States Borak Italy Poland New York

Mountain Falls Notes in Virginia During July

Mountain Falls Virginia notes report G C Bucher and Charles Hodgson starting threshing. Shadyside home of James Bucher reweatherbeard and painted. Milton Williams and Howard White did work. Mr and Mrs B Lowery visiting Oranda friends. J B Crowell guest at Lawson Moore. Ralph Morris visiting Mountain Falls. Foxes increasing, fox hunters have good chance. Dora Priplett returned from two week visit with husband in Rockville Maryland.

Mountain Falls G. C. Bucher Charles Hodgson Ralph Morris Winchester Dora Priplett Rockville

Two Killed as Airplane Dives to Earth

Washington July 18 Secretary Robah Blanc and Mack Colt of Hendersonville died this afternoon at Patton Memorial Hospital after the airplane piloted by C D Calquitt plunged 499 feet at Mountain Home near Atlanta. Calquitt was seriously injured but expected to recover. The plane went into a nose dive and was demolished.

Washington Robah Blanc Mack Colt Hendersonville Patton Memorial Hospital C. D. Calquitt Atlanta Calquitt Mountain Home

Net Drawing In McPherson Case

Officials seek clothing stores where Aimee Semple McPherson bought items during her absence to place her near Agua Prieta Mexico before the 36 day captivity. Investigators also search for Kenneth G. Ormiston as grand jury testimony looming. crowds fill Angelus Temple revival services.

Associated Press Los Angeles Aimee Semple McPherson Angelus Temple Grand Jury Kenneth G. Ormiston Angelus Fempte Redie The Evanglist North Carolina Mrs. McPherson

Doctors Try In Vain To Stop Girl From Sneezing

In Bristol Virginia on July 19 doctors report Nine physicians have failed to treat Dorothy Baker a 15 year old who has sneezed constantly while awake for a month The sneezing ends during sleep but resumes at the slightest sound or disturbance.

Girl The Associated Press Bristol Dorothy Baker

Farmer Killed in Row Over Petting Parties Near Keokuk

Samuel Hurd, 46, was killed in a confrontation on a highway near Keokuk Iowa tied to alleged petting parties in parked cars. Seven sons of prominent families were questioned after a shotgun fired in the scuffle over possession and a demand for money in exchange for not reporting the incident to authorities.

Associated Press Keokuk Iowa Here Samuel Hurd Hurd

Appeals To Picnic Parties To Refrain From Leaving Trash

Public notices from the Woman's Civic League urge picnickers to keep woods roadside and camp sites clean. They warn that litter spoils scenery and public enjoyment, calling for removing boxes papers and leftovers after meals.

Woman's Civic League

More Conspirators To Face Trial For Plot To Kill Kemel

Angora reports the Turkish government plans a second act in the trials of political opponents. About sixty suspects, including unionists connected to the Kemalist regime, are to be tried in the new capital as more names like Enver Pasha and Djemal Pasha are anticipated during the proceedings.

Presa Angora Smyrna Mustapha Ixeomal Pasha Turkey Union and Progress Enver Pasha Djemal Pasha

Walsh Party Attracts Eastern Papers In Camera Run In

Miss Walsh and her mother drew attention from eastern metropolitan newspapers as they exited a telegraph office. A local photographer tried to take their picture during interviews with Washington reporters, but the pair dodged the camera and fled into a nearby office while cameras were leveled.

Forrest Wale Pittsburgh New York Philadelphia Winchester Today Star Walsh Miss Walsh Washington

Special July Rate Now In Effect

Renew your subscription now and receive the discount. $1.00 per year by carrier and $3.00 per year by mail if paid in advance before July. Listing from The Evening Star shows the special rate details for early renewal.

THE Evening Star

Ladies on shopping trip and weekend visit

Mrs. L. H. Grim and Miss Rose Ebersole are in Washington today on a shopping tour. They will return tonight. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Carper and daughter, Ernestine, Miss Elizabeth Baker and Taylor Simpson motored to Keyser W Va yesterday to spend the weekend with friends and are being accompanied home by Miss Mida Brown who will spend some time with friends here.

Ernest ~Carper Ernestine Elizabeth Baker Taylor Simpson Keyser W. Va Mida Brown

Lawn Party at Pleasant Valley for Piano Fund

A lawn party fundraiser to support a piano fund will be held July 23 near D. A. Smith's residence in Pleasant Valley. Proceeds aid musical equipment and community programs. Local residents are invited to attend.

Pleasant Valley D. A. Smith

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