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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1925
Page
3
An advertisement offers a Foot Comfort Department with expert fitting for shoes and Dr Scholl's Foot Comfort Appliances free of charge. It promotes Toe Flex for bunions and Zino pads for relief with small prices and emphasis on comfort and safety.
Scientists reported a productive first meeting with broad agreement on cooperative work to solve fundamental apple growing problems across four states. An annual gathering is planned, with hopes the effort will produce more results than expected.
A reader encloses a three dollar subscription payment to The Star and expresses appreciation for the newspaper. The letter wishes Mr. Byrd success in his governor race and notes familiarity with his public record.
Masonic Building Committee invites sealed proposals at the Chairman J Shiner office for the Royal Virginia site in Front Royal on August 6. Bidders must include a $300 certified check. three lowest bids may be accepted. committee may reject any or all bids. Supervising architect A W Beckman will be on site to review the work.
Memoriam note marks the anniversary of H A Hinton's death on July 22 1992. Poem expresses longing sorrow and comfort with verses about missing a mother and hoping for reunion in heaven.
More than 4,000 gathered for the first Sunday of the 1925 Bible conferences at Massanetta Springs. Homer Rodeheaver led three song services while H W Du Bose of Spartanburg S C delivered sermons to about 2,500 across morning and evening sessions. The Rodeheaver concert drew some 2,000 hillside attendees and offerings topped $600. The event marks the largest Presbyterian Young People’s Conference in the South with 500 initial reservations, expected to rise to 600 or 800, tents to be used on hotel grounds for capacity. Remaining conference dates include July 26 to Aug 30 with several programs and themes.
London dispatch assesses future plans for the Prince of Wales after his South American tour. With all continents visited, speculation centers on his post travel life and his role as a salesman for British goodwill. His return is expected to stir British anticipation and rumors, though he remains independent in following his own course.
Miss Sionaker and Miss Spaid travel with Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Johnson to Akron. They tour Cleveland and major Akron factories including Goodyear Goodrich Firestone and General. A Ku Klux Klan parade seen at the Fourth of July. Relatives from Gettysburg motor in.
Miss Sue Schlack is a guest of Miss Eisie Wine at her home in Harrisonburg Virginia. The social visit highlights local high society circles and hospitality in the town.
Mr. H. Turner Timberlake and his family will relocate to a Winchester residence soon. Formerly with York Safe and Lock Company in Baltimore as machine foreman, he now works with Snapp Foundry building the Butler-Snapp barrel header. The Timberlakes just returned from a motoring trip to Baltimore and eastern Pennsylvania, with Mrs. Timberlake’s sister Mrs. W Wallace Bull joining for an extended visit.
Mrs Charles J Athey has returned home after motor touring to Baltimore with her niece and husband Attorney and Mrs Fillmore Cook. She visited Mr and Mrs Cook in Baltimore and her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs William Sinnott in Washington.
Miss Elizabeth Barr returned Monday from Lexington where she spent several days. She was accompanied by the Misses McCorkle of Charleston West Virginia who visited here as her guests.
Mr George Darst of North Carolina returned to Staunton Virginia after staying several days with John Williams on Amherst Street. Dr Darst is the son of Bishop Darst of North Carolina.
The Circle Entertained by Mrs C E Hardy of 708 South Braddock Street met Tuesday evening at 8 o clock despite bad weather. Attendance was good. The report noted aid to two invalids, literature distribution, other charities, ten sick visits, and a talk on The Beatitudes by President Mrs Virginia Greene. Participants included Mrs C E Hardy Miss Jessie Markwood Mrs Frank Eustler Mrs C H Grim and Mrs C P Amory. Refreshments followed and social hour was enjoyed.
Miss Martha Campbell daughter of Mrs Marcy Hunter Campbell of this city has been visiting friends in Charlottesville Virginia and has left there to spend quite a while in pain.
Mrs Isabelle Saville returns to her Richmond home after visiting in this city as a guest of Miss Katheryn Kern.
Mrs. George Hoffman and her children of Baltimore are staying with cousins Mr. and Mrs. Emory J. Snapp at their home on East Plecaditty Street.
Mr. Allen R. Emmert, active directing head of Emmert stores in Winchester and Martinsburg West Virginia, visited town yesterday on business.
Notes concerning patients at Memorial Hospital report several recoveries and procedures. Fannie Carver of Upperville returned home after tonsil removal, while Charles Parish of Gore did the same post tonsil operation. Winfred Kalafat is much improved and home today. Percy Miller underwent a morning operation with satisfactory condition. Edwin Brill of Zepp underwent appendicitis surgery and is recovering well. James A. Kavanaugh of Harrisonburg remains under treatment with Dr. McGire. Mrs. E Hollingsworth of Edinburgh and Dr. T F Locke of Woodstock are also patients.
Misses Emily and Edith Koons of Washington are guests of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Haddox and Mrs. Eugene Davis in this city for the over the weekend.
Miss Hattie Burkle of Cedar Creek Grade leaves today for Pittsburgh to spend a short time with friends and relatives.
Mr and Mrs Donald Cochran and Miss Edna Farnsworth of Summit Point visited in town to see Ray Farnsworth who has been a hospital patient for several weeks. His condition is reported improved.
Mr and Mrs Adam Debart and Mrs Elmer Hodges have returned to their city home after a stay at Capon Springs.
Mr. Lawrence Reardon of this city married Miss Pauline Tinsman last Saturday in Martinsburg West Virginia. He has since gone to Cumberland Maryland where he accepted a job and will be joined soon by Mrs. Reardon. They plan to make Cumberland their home.
Mr and Mrs John J Sloat Mrs Sadie Hamerick and Miss Minnie Taylor motored to Capon Springs Sunday Mrs Hamerick and Miss Taylor will remain there for some time where Mrs Hamerick will recuperate
Mr and Mrs George W Harrison and daughters of Baltimore will motor here Saturday and be guests of Mr and Mrs Clarence Rdy.
Joe Verzi presents his new orchestra the Southern Dominoes for the first time at a dance on Thursday evening July 30 at the George Washington Hotel. The band blends the former pop style with a new musical approach. The event is organized by Paul Dunham.
Captain and Mrs. Edward Durrell drove to Washington this morning and plan to return Friday. They were joined to Gaithersburg by Miss Doris Durrell who will visit friends there before heading north for the rest of the summer.
Frederick county residents and relatives from western states gather for a weekend reunion on July 25 at the Cedar Creek grade farm of Clark T. Fawcett nine miles southwest of the city. The event expects 100 relatives with outdoor activities and Sunday religious services, weather permitting. Electric lights have been installed in the converted apple packing sheds used for sleeping.
Mrs Harry Fling and her daughter Miss Hilda Frances Fling and son Harry Fling Jr arrived today by automobile from Alderson West Virginia and are guests of Mrs A V Hudson at her home in Albin.
Mr and Mrs George Marple and Albert Taylor have returned from a trip to Virginia Beach visiting Companyl. They report the boys are making fine progress and enjoying the camp program at the facility.
Mr James R DuShane is back after visits to Richmond Lynchburg and Petersburg where he was adjusting bail insurance.
Mr. J. E. Leyard and his young son from Abingdon Virginia visit Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Herrell on North avenue as guests.
Dr. K. W. Adams departed yesterday to join his wife and child in Virglina Virginia where they have spent several weeks with her mother Mrs Nichols. They will then visit Greensboro North Carolina to see relatives. Dr. J. R. Adams of South Boston will manage the local office during the absence.
Mr W A Carper a well known Winchester citizen and former merchant who has long been ill with paralysis was visited by many friends in a display of local concern relief and support during his long illness.
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Orndoff and the Misses Walter, after a week at Capon river bungalow, were seen in town last evening while traveling toward Charlottesville and Natural Bridge Virginia.
Mr Maurice Shanholtz of Emmett's store and Mrs Shanholtz are spending a vacation with friends in Washington.
Mr. and Mrs. Morris Cather of Charles Town spent Sunday with Mrs. Cather’s mother, Mrs. Blanche Shoop, on South Braddock Street in town.
Miss Pearl Grim is spending a few days with friends at Stephens City. She plans to return home after the visit, meeting local acquaintances and enjoying the hospitality of the town.
Mrs. Nettie Boyd of Clifton Forge visits Mrs. Mahlon Jackson on South Main street. Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Hetzer and daughter from Hagerstown drove to Winchester to spend the day with Mrs. J. W. Affleck on South Market street.
Walter F. Brill, a Star Tannery merchant and large county landowner, files two deeds of assignment for creditors, recorded July 2 and July 20, naming trustees Herbert S. Larrick and then Philip Williams with F. H. Brumback. Trusts sue to enforce assignments and a separate suit seeks to set aside bulk stock sales for failure to follow state notice rules. Total indebtedness about $10,000, with creditors including 8. R. Hershman at $7,000, and property including auto truck, 45 acre Cedar Creek farm, 76 acre Star Tannery land, and stock in store at Star Tannery.
Bishop William Cabell Brown of the Episcopal diocese of Virginia will be principal speaker at the Rotary Club weekly luncheon at 1 pm tomorrow at the George Washington Hotel. He has spoken before and is expected to attract attendance of Memorial Hospital funds canvass teams and director Mr. Webster.
Charles T. Clarke, Harford county commissioner, missing since Saturday night, was found in woods near Joppa Md. He had been beaten and investigators suspect foul play. A suspect, unnamed at first, and another man were under arrest in the search. Clarke was last seen driving near Magnolia Md and was known to carry large sums of money.
Mr B Armstrong and Miss Clara Garrett of Washington, who had been visitors at Mr and Mrs Poole's home on South Braddock Street, returned to their city today after a courtesy stay.
Miss Ella Louise Kremer daughter of Mr and Mrs JL Kremer left yesterday for Gettysburg where she will be the guest of her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Samuel Spangler.
Mr Silas Cather and family of this city are spending time with Mrs Cather's sister in law at their home along the Potomac River in Harpers Ferry West Virginia.
Mr. Frank Lovett and his wife with their baby are traveling back this evening after spending several days in Baltimore. The family, well known in the community, plans to resume normal routines once they arrive.
Mr. Hoye Riley has had tonsil surgery at Memorial Hospital and is reported doing nicely after the procedure.
Dayton Tenn July 22 Willi Jennings Bryan announced in a statement he would not consider debating any subject with any person to save himself from answering letters. He suspended lecturing and avoided Darrow as opponent due to atheists and agnostics. He warned Christians not to attend meetings where religion is slurred and said he would let Darrow hold his own meetings.
Valley Light and Power of Shenandoah county, in continuous operation since 1910, has been sold to Northern Virginia Power Company. The transaction includes all power interests and equipment except municipals at Harrisonburg and small Woodstock plant. The sale price was not disclosed but described as large. The plant sits on the Shenandoah River and rates have been very low. impact on customers remains to be seen.
Frederick county and Winchester have printed ballots for the Democratic primary on August 4. Ballots are with the rewit Court and Corporation Court clerks for registrars to procure and mail to voters. Applications must be made by July 30, ballots go out five days before the primary and must be returned in time for counting.
New York reports that Helr Auguste Geisen Volk, owner of a home at Hast Highty-sixth street for infants, was sentenced to seven and a half to seven years in prison for baby suffocation and disposal. A probation report called her a conscience-less woman who strangled and froze infants, comparing them to puppies and noting her lack of maternal affections.
Mrs Morris Shiner and her children have returned to their home after a brief stay with relatives in Washington.
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