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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1925

Page

6

Social and Personal Delegates Elected by American Legion Auxiliary

The American Legion Auxiliary met at the legion building on North Main Street and elected delegates and alternates to the Virginia department meeting in Saunton next month with the Legionnaires convention. Delegates include Mrs. Mason Snapp Mrs. Clifford Grim and Miss Frances Beverley. Alternates are Mrs. George Fansler Miss Grace Rosenberger Mrs. Richard E. Griffith Mrs. B. M. Rosgel and Mrs. M. M. Lynch.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion North Main Street Virginia Department inSaunton The Legionnaires Mason Snapp Clifford Grim Frances Beverley George Fansler Grace Rosenberger Richard E. Griffith B. M. Rosgel M. M. Lynch Staunton W. A. Baker Lexington Lee Jackson

Quarles Bride Returns From Wedding Trip

Mr and Mrs Garland R Quarles return from their wedding journey visiting Mr and Mrs George W Quarles in Rutherford Glenn Virginia. They will stay with Mr and Mrs Philip H Crisman in Braddock Street for a fortnight then attend University of Virginia for summer sessions before resuming Handley School duties in September.

Quarles Garland Redd Quarles Nancy Crisman George W. Quarles Ruther Glenn Caroline County Philip H. Crisman

Visitors At Mrs. Pifer Home From Winchester

Misses Isabelle Crisman and Joana Hockman from Winchester returned home after visiting their aunt Mrs. C Preston Pifer near Arden. Other guests included Mr and Mrs F A Crisman and their son, Mrs Hardy Grim and son, Mr and Mrs A R Smith, Mrs Nancy Larrick Crisman, and Miss Inez Funkhouser from Fort Loudoun Seminary, Winchester. Martinsburg Evening Journal report.

C. Preston Pifer Isabelle Crisman Joana Hockman Winchester Arden Inez Funkhouser Fort Loudoun Seminary Martinsboro W. Va Evening Journal

Miss White To Entertain Richmond Party

Mr and Mrs Whiting Faulkner and Miss Margaret Chesterman plan to travel August 1 to Martinsburg West Virginia to visit Miss Virginia White at her home There Chesterman will stay two weeks while Faulkner couple stay a month The notice appears in the Richmond Times Dispatch

Miss White Richmond Whiting Faulkner Margaret Chesterman Martinsburg W. Va Virginia White Miss Chesterman

Over Night Guests At The George Washington Hotel

W N Jenkins of New Kingston Pa Mr and Mrs J B Mareccock of Norfolk Mr and Mrs Reeue Stoffnger and children and Brewer Nixon Charlotte NC Theodore Sharley New York C Kasey Hagerstown L M Pchuel Blacksburg VA

George Washington Hotel W. N. Jenkins New Kingston Mareccock Norfolk Reeue Stoffnger Nixon Charolette N. C Theodore Sharley New York C. Kasey Hagerstown L. M. Pchuel Blacksburg

Grand Chief of Pythian Sisters Visits Town Today

Mrs Mayme Rudd grand chief of the Pythian Sisters of Virginia visited town en route home from Virginia. She praised the town and its history on her first stop here during an official visit to Virginia Pythian Sisters.

Pythian Sisters Mayme Rudd Grand Domain of Virginia Portsmouth Rudd

Mrs Justa Quick and Miss Mary Quick Headed to Richmond

Mrs Justa Quick and her daughter Miss Mary Quick departed by car this morning to Richmond and will return via Fredericksburg where Miss Quick plans to register for college studies next fall.

Justa Quick Miss Mary Quick Richmond Fredericksburg Miss Quick

Social visit from Holmes Lamar party in Washington

Mr and Mrs Holmes Lamar of Washington along with Miss Marion Snyder and Lamar Lecklider of Cleveland Ohio were guests Sunday of Miss Bessie Hillyard on South Brad dock street.

Holmes Lamar Washington Marion Snyder and Lamar Lecklider Cleveland Ohio Bessie Hillyard South Braddock Street

Baltimore visitor and Opequon resident travel notes

Mr. J. F. Doren from Baltimore is in town on a business visit. Mr. Hugh Rinker of Opequon leaves for Washington to spend time with his sisters.

J. F. Doren Baltimore Hugh Rinker Opequon Washington

Mrs Ernestine Cross Regains Health at Home on South Main Street

Mrs Ernestine Cross, long illness at her home on South Main Street, is very much improved and recovering.

Ernestine Cross South Main Street

Mrs Edward Grast Visits Town From Clearbrook

Mrs Edward Grast of Clearbrook visited town today for shopping.

Edward Grast Clearbrook

Mrs Russell and daughters return from Atlantic City

Mrs Harry Russell and her daughter Miss Virginia Cover Russell, along with Miss Susan Steck, have completed an extended visit in Atlantic City and returned home.

Harry Russell Virginia Cover Russell Susan Steck Atlantic City

Warren Eddy heads to Bristol Tennessee for vacation

Warren Eddy, a clerk at Gray and Sheetz's store, left yesterday for Bristol Tennessee to take a planned vacation.

Warren Eddy Gray and Sheetz’s Bristol, Tenn

Miss Lucy Russell Heads to Atlantic City For Two Weeks

Miss Lucy Russell will depart tomorrow for a two week stay in Atlantic City and will be a guest at Runnymeade during the visit.

Lucy Russell Atlantic City the Runnymeade

Registered guests listed from several states at hotel

Mr. and Mrs. F. Gibson and Miss Margaret Gibson of Wytheville Virginia, Miss Kathrynery and Miss Emma Emery of Uniontown Pennsylvania, and Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Wemple of Boonville New York are registered at Hotel Jac.

F. Gibson Margaret Gibson Wytheville, Va Kathrynery Emma Emery Uniontown A. L. Wemple Boonpee, N. Y Jac

Ill Mr Samuel Bell Recovers at Middletown Home

Mr. Samuel A. Bell remains seriously ill at the home of Dr. T Williams in Middletown. He has shown slow improvement as physicians monitor his condition and care continues at the residence.

Samuel A. Bell Dr. T . Williams Middletown

Mrs. Elizabeth Tanquary Hosts Eight Relatives

Mrs. Elizabeth Tanquary entertained today with guest Mrs. W. B. Timberlake and a party of eight all relatives of Mrs. Tanquary.

Elizabeth Tanquary W. B. Timberlake

Miss Helen Funk Heads Home From Maine to Baltimore

Miss Helen Funk leaves Maine today for Baltimore to visit friends before returning to her home.

New York Residents Travel to Washington for Visit

Mrs. E. Virginia Smith and her daughter Mrs. Elbert Brinkeroff left here this morning. Mrs. Brinkeroff is accompanied to Washington by Mrs. Smith, and she is stopping with friends there.

E. Virginia Smith Elbert Brinkeroff New York City

Dorothy Anderson Returns Home After Visit

Dorothy Anderson daughter of Mr and Mrs C M Anderson 203 West John Street returned home after spending ten days with her Aunt Mrs Ruth Clark in Berryville Virginia Martinsburg Journal

Dorothy Anderson

Nellie Lupton Guests at Ripple Home Near Middletown

Miss Nellie Lupton of this city is spending several days as guest of Mrs. W. H. Dinges at her home Ripple near Middletown.

Nellie Lupton W. H. Dinges Ripple Middletown

Mrs Goodrich Hosts Sister Visitor From Oxford Pa

Mrs H H Goodrich of 35 West Piccadilly street entertains her sister Miss Emily S Pat ton from Oxford Pennsylvania as a guest at her home.

H. H. Goodrich West Piccadilly Street Emily S. Patton Oxford, Pa

Miss Sara Chew Returns From Visit at Charles Town

Miss Sara Chew returned last evening from a short visit to friends at Charles Town West Virginia.

Sara Chew Charles Town W. Va

Mrs Motley and Daughter Visit Greenwood Hosts

Mrs Daniel Motley and her daughter Miss Sara Motley, wife and daughter of the Rev Mr Motley formerly at Galilee Church Grimes, arrived last evening from Washington and are guests of Mr and Mrs Oscar C Miller at their Greenwood home.

Daniel Motley Sara Motley Mr. Motley Galilee Church Grimes Washington Oscar C. Miller Greenwood

Two Girls Visit Grandmother at Ripple House

Miss Frances Bushong of Manasas Virginia and Miss Catherine Van Meter of Berlin Pennsylvania visit their grandmother Mrs. William H. Dinges at her home Ripple near Middletown.

Frances Bushong Manassas Catherine van Meter Berlin William H. Dinges Ripple Middletown

Snarrs Stay With Beards During Weekend Visit

Dr and Mrs G G Snarr and their daughter Reba from Winchester spent the weekend with Mrs Snarrs parents Mr and Mrs C D Beard on Franklin street in Harrisonburg Virginia.

G. G. Snarr Reba Winchester

Miss Margery Kenney Heads to Romney for Visit

Miss Margery Kenney the young daughter of Mr and Mrs T D Kenney left yesterday to visit her grandfather Mr G W Parsons in Romney West Virginia Mrs Kenney plans to join her daughter in Romney Monday of next week and stay a while with her father

Margery Kenney T. D. Kenney G. W. Parsons Romney W. Va

Halethorpe Woman Returns Home from Washington Visit

Mrs W H Bowers of Halethorpe Md returns home today after a visit to Washington. She is accompanied by her nephew John Frederick Boxwell Jr who will stop over with his mother Mrs Tillie Boxwell while spending time with friends there.

W. H. Bowers Halethorpe Washington John Frederick Boxwell, Jr Tillie Boxwell

Sergeants Stationed At Local Post Office HQ

Sergt. F. Standing is now stationed in this city with Sergeant H. B. Smith whose headquarters are at the post office.

Sergt. F. Standing H. 8. Smith

Misses Bowers Guests of Flemisters at Summer School

Misses Nancy and Henrietta Bowers of Halethorpe visit their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. William Flemister while attending the current summer school session.

Nancy Henrietta Bowers Halethorpe William Flemister

Mrs Keiter and party visit Cumberland kin

Mrs. C. W. Keiter of Cumberland spent the weekend with her sister Mrs. Benjamin Taylor. She will take back with her as guests Mrs. Dessie Morrison and her daughter to spend time with friends there.

C. W. Keiter Cumberland Benjamin Taylor

Mrs Louis Baker Extends Invitation To Visit Garden

Mrs Louis Baker invites neighbors and friends to visit her garden at 520 Maple Street this weekend. The event aims to showcase flowering beds, heirloom lilacs, and a collection of vintage garden tools. Proceeds support local horticulture club activities.

Mrs. Louis Baker

Mrs Baker’s Garden Opens for Phlox Blooms in July

Mrs Louis L Baker of 429 North Braddock invites flower lovers to view her garden when the perennial phlox is in bloom weather permitting the garden will be electrically lighted on July 22 and 23 from 8 to 10 p m with lights if weather allows.

Louis L. Baker North Braddock Street

Miss Emma Strosnider Guest in Strasburg Home

Miss Emma Strosnider of Strasburg is the guest of Miss Lucy Strosnider at her South Main Street home.

Emma Strosnider Strasburg Lucy Strosnider South Main Street

Mr. King Heads to Pennsylvania for Vacation

Mr. R. N. King of Washington, visiting friends here, departed today for Pennsylvania to enjoy his vacation. He was formerly with the Northern Virginia Power Company of this city.

R. N. King Washington Pennsylvania Mr. King Northern Virginia Power Company

Woltz Family Day Trip to Waynesboro Pa

Mr H P Woltz and two daughters with Mr Brubaker and Mr Carroll Crisman traveled Sunday to Waynesboro Pennsylvania to visit Woltz’s mother Mrs J Woltz and spent the day there with her.

H. P. Woltz Mr. Brubaker Carroll Crisman Waynesboro, Pa Mr. Woltz J. Woltz

Jury convicts after long deliberation in high court appeal

Jurors found the defendant guilty after retiring at 11 20 to consider their verdict. The defense and prosecution discussed aiming the case toward a higher court but indicated agreement on a verdict was needed to proceed. The outcome centers on the jury's decision and subsequent appeal pathway.

Harding Mausoleum Planned for Harding’s Bodies in Marion

The Harding Memorial Association announced a granite circular mausoleum 80 feet in diameter and 49 feet tall will be built in Marion Ohio to house the bodies of Warren G. Harding and his wife. The winning design was submitted by Henry Hornbostel and Eric Fisher Wood of Pittsburgh.

Associated Press New York Marion Ohio Warren G. Harding Henry Hornsbostel Eric Fisher Wood Pittsburgh Harding Memorial Association

No Trace of an Official Missing Since Saturday

Baltimore July 21 Sheriff of Harford county leading the search for Commissioner Charles P Clarke said no clues have been uncovered. Clarke has been missing from his Emmerton home since last Saturday. Search continued near Van Bibber Magnelia and Edgewood where he was seen Saturday night. He was driving his own automobile when he disappeared. Relatives fear foul play but the car remains unfound.

Baltimore Sherifé Ere Harford County Unty Charles P. Clarke Clark Emmerton van Bibber Magnelia Edgewood

Governor to Confer Over Robt Scott Hange Date

Springfield telegram reports James Sweinhart of Detroit asking Governor Small for a meeting to discuss the delivery of Robert Scott brother of Russell Scott who is condemned to hang Friday. Sweinhart asked for an answer via a Detroit newspaper.

Associated Press Springfield Small James Sweinhart Detroit Robert Scott Russell Scott Sweinhart

Taste Thick Tonic Promises Strength and Invigoration

A vintage advertisement extols a tasteless chill tonic that delivers a strengthening, invigorating effect. The copy targets readers seeking renewed vigor and energy, highlighting improved vitality and comfort from consuming the product.

Public notice on Berryville Turnpike Co assets distribution

Treasurer of Berryville Turnpike Co announces under a Virginia act of 1924 final asset distribution. Stockholders and representatives not located must claim within thirty days of first publication or remaining assets after Commonwealth share will be pro rata among known stockholders. List includes Bell Campbell Chase Crume Coons Davis Deahl Fletcher Green Griffiths Hartley Lupton Sherrard Smith and Welsh Legg.

Soybean meal fed to dairy cattle at SDSU study

An SDSU experiment fed dairy cattle moderate amounts of soybean meal to test butter quality. Results show no damage to butter from moderate feeding, but excessive levels tended to produce softer, saltier butter.

South Dakota State College

Prohibition Agent Recovers Evidence From Handkerchief

In Baltimore on July 21 Alphonso Gowallace was held for the grand jury in 1000 bail on a prohibition charge after an agent found high power corn whiskey. Gowallace dashed into the street with bottles, but the agent used a handkerchief to soak the liquid from a puddle and saved half a pint as legal evidence.

Associated Press Baltimore Alphonso Gowallace Prohibition Gowallace

Radio reports Scopes trial verdict in Tennessee

W. Boyd Steele of Steph ens City quoted the verdict as guilty in the Scopes evolution case. He heard the ruling via a Washington station broadcasting to Ten nessess when tuned in this afternoon.

W. Boyd Steele Stephens City the Star Tennessess

Capias Issued in Hillyard Case

A capias was issued for Morris Hillyard in a Cor poration Court case on illegal liquor possession. Indicted by the grand jury yesterday for a second liquor offense, a felony under state law, the matter was certified to the grand jury but found triable by a police justice, with county magistrates limited to dismissal or transfer. ATTEND THE FIREMEN'S QUALITY SHOWS.

Corporation ‘Court Morris Hillyard Hillyard

Washington Folk Vacation With Stormy Hilltop Adventure

A Washington party led by Mr Charles Hallman and including Miss Hedrick and Miss Nancy Que s ham s traveled to Burcroft Hedricks residence in Great North Hayfield Virginia for a week long vacation. Activities included cross country hikes horseback riding a visit to the Front Royal horse show and a reception for Mr and Mrs C M Stetson and Miss Virginia Stetson and Francis Stetson. A violent electric storm struck while they hiked Buzzards Retreat forcing a shelter in Cave of the Winds. They endured a relentless rain and lightning shower but continued to Burcroft thoroughly drenched returning to Washington Sunday afternoon greatly invigorated.

Hayfield Washington Folk Charles Hallman Hedrick Nancy 4Ues Hams Hostig Stetson C. M. Stetson Virginia Stetson Old North Burcroft Washington

Noted British Officer to Visit United States Today

Major General Sir Frederick Maurice, a leading British figure from World War I and author of Robert E. Lee The Soldier, is expected in the United States for a brief visit. He will go to Williamstown Massachusetts to address the Round Table, then proceed to Washington and other eastern cities. The civic clubs may seek a stop in Winchester en route to Lexington Virginia to view Civil War sites and the tomb of General Lee.

Frederick Maurice United States Williamstown Mass The Round Table Washington Maurice Robert E. Lee General Lee Lexington Winchester

CROSSWORD PUZZLE HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL ANSWER CLUES

Puzzle clues list horizontal and vertical entries with numbers and hints ranging from 1 cut off closely to 66 short form of Henrietta plus educational and geographic terms. The mixed set includes Latin roots, Greek letters, rivers, poets, and common words, all arranged as a standard newspaper cross word with cont. sections and solving tips.

Peru Carribean Sea C. Illinois U. S

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