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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1926

Page

3

Social and Personal Mrs Reynolds Bride of Claude H Ryan

Mary Louise Redman Reynolds of Winchester Virginia married Claude Hoyt Ryan of Norfolk at the bride’s home 3211 St Paul Street at 5 PM July 22. Rev Paul B Watlington conducted the ceremony in the presence of close friends. They will reside at 7608 Shirland Avenue Loch Haven Norfolk after October 1. Later notes record a motoring party from Liverpool Ohio to Florida visiting Maryland and Ohio families.

Reynolds Claude H. Ryan Baltimore Sun John Perry Haddox Winchester Mary Louise Redman Reynolds Claude Hoyt Ryan Norfolk St. Paul Street Paul B. Watlington Ryan Shirland Avenue Loch Haven

Shepherds Rally at Mt. Carmel F B Church

Ten shepherds appointed four weeks ago from Mt. Carmel F B Church will report success tomorrow night as the sheep report ten lambs each. The pastor preaches Lamb of God in the morning and The Good Shepherd in the evening. Sheep contribute one dollar each and lambs fifty cents.

Mt. Carmel F. B

Miss Croson Weds Perry C Ritter in Alexandria

Miss Carrie Virginia Croson became the bride of Perry Clinton Ritter at the Methodist Church of Alexandria. Rev Willian Hammond officiated. A blue georgette gown graced matron of honor Mrs Norman Lanham, with bridesmaids Miss Gladys Lanham and Alma Ritter. Best man was James Ritter. ushers Howard Lanham and Robert Wolfe. The gown of the bride was white satin with lace and tulle. The couple left for a motor trip through North Carolina.

Carrie Virginia Croson Perry C. Ritter Methodist Episcopal Church Alexandria Perry Clinton Ritter Willian Hammond Norman Clifton Lanham Gladys Lanham Alma Ritter James Ritter Howard Lanham Robert Wolfe North Carolina

County Couple Granted Marriage License

A marriage license was issued today in the County clerk's office to Raymond Kirk of Gainesboro and Miss Bessie V. Ashton of Greenspring. The groom, a native of Grayson county Virginia and a house painter, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Kirk. The bride is the daughter of Lemuel H. Ashton.

Raymond Kirk Gainesboro Bessie V. Ashton Greenspring Grayson County W. QO. Kirk Lemuel H. Ashton

Miss Virginia Davis Recovering After Appendectomy

Rev and Mrs Brown brought Virginia Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs Delmar Davis and Amos Brook school faculty to Woodstock from Memorial hospital in Winchester where she underwent appendectomy. She is recovering satisfactorily. Woodstock Herald notes visit of Mrs Russell Hupp and daughter Maxine from Winchester to Forestville roots before returning home.

Winchester Francis A. Brown Woodstock Virginia Davis Delmar _D. Davis Amos Brook School Memorial Hospital Herald Russell T. Hupp Maxine R. M. Stickley Forestville New Market Va.) Valley

Family campers explore near Winchester and New Market

Mrs. B. F. White and her party including son Benjamin Jr Virginia Zirkle and Miss Ruth Grim spent last week camping near Winchester Virginia and New Market Virginia Valley in a short regional outing.

B. F. White Benjamin, Jr Virginia Zirkle Ruth Grim Winchester New Market (Va.) Valley

Visitors from Washington and Baltimore Arrive in Winchester

Mrs H D Flood of Washington DC is staying at the Chanticleer Inn on West Boscawen Street in Winchester. Mrs W K Routt Miss Rose Ebersole and Miss Josephine Ebersole returned yesterday from Baltimore where they spent several days.

H. D. Flood Washington, D. C Winchester Chanticleert Inn West Boscawen Street

Shoemakers Guests at Hotel Elberon in Atlantic City

Mr and Mrs R B Shoemaker of Winchester are guests at Hotel Elberon in Atlantic City New Jersey.

R. B. Shoemaker Winchester Elberon Atlantic City N. J

Mr and Mrs McWane Stop at George Washington Hotel

Mr and Mrs Henry McWane of Lynchburg Virginia are stopping at the George Washington Hotel with Mr and Mrs E E Brown of Knoxville Tennessee. The entire party is en route to Montreal Canada.

Henry McWane Lynchburg, Va George Washington Hotel E. E. Brown Knoxville, Tenn Montreal Canada

North Carolina Visitor Plans Lakeside Summer Stay

Mr. Donivan of North Carolina arrived today and will depart this afternoon for Intermont to be a weekend guest at Lakeside the summer home of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Orndoff. Also at Lakeside for the summer are Mr. and Mrs. Orndoff, Miss Grace Orndoff, and Mrs. Alice Grove and her sons Bernard and Tom.

Mr. Donivan North Carolina Intermont Lakeside T. J. Orndoff Mrs. Orndoff Grace Orndoff Alice Grove and Bernard Tom

Baltimore Doctors Leave for Atlantic City

Dr. Harry Levin of Baltimore and Mr. Harry Lovett depart tonight for Atlantic City after Levin guesting Lovett for the past week.

Harry Levin Baltimore Harry Lovett This City Atlantic City N. J Dr. Levin Mr. Lovett

Miss Katherine Evans Visits Cumberland Guests Return Home

Miss Katherine Evans spent time in Cumberland Maryland as a guest of Mr and Mrs Arthur Dicks and has returned to her home.

Katherine Evans Cumberland, Md Arthur Dicks Eulalie Walter Baltimore Mrs. J. M. Orndoff

Miss Ann McKenzie Heads to New York for Visit and Saratoga Trip

Miss Ann Douglas McKenzie will depart this evening for New York City to visit her sister Mrs Samuel Gerschenak. In August she will accompany Mr and Mrs Gerschenak on their vacation to Saratoga New York.

Ann Douglas McKenzie New York City Samuel Gerschenak Miss McKenzie Mrs. Gerschenak Saratoga N. Y

Irwin Family Return Trip From New Market

Misses Marie and Claire Irwin of Richmond Virginia and their brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs W L Irwin were here last night on their way home from New Market where they spent their vacation with relatives.

Marie and Claire Irwin Richmond, Va Inlaw W. L. Irwin New Market

John Seal Jr Returns to Winchester from Luray

Mr. John Seal Jr returned to Winchester after a period in Luray on business.

John Seal, Jr Winchester Luray

Miss Grace Carpenter Visits Harri sonburg Teachers Institute

Miss Grace Carpenter of the Harrisonburg State Teachers Institute spends the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs John Carpenter at their home on West Monmouth Street.

Grace Carpenter The Harrisonburg State

Mrs Lupton Returns Home After Hip Injury Recovery

Mrs J E Lupton who recently fell and fractured her hip was discharged from Winchester Memorial Hospital and moved to her Amherst street home today, showing marked improvement.

J. E Lupton Winchester Memorial Hospital Amherst Street

Mrs Leonard Leech Leaves for Washington D C from Here

Mrs Leonard Leech, guest of her mother for some time, departed today to return to her home in Washington D C after a stay in this city.

Leonard Leech Washington, D. C

Roanoke Guests Attend Stephens City House Party

Mr. and Mrs. Honer of Roanoke Va attend a weekend house party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. A W Dean in Stephens City Va. Mrs Charles Lutz is critically ill at home in Woodstock Va. Miss Madeline Muse joins Mrs Metz and others at Mises Martha Reely s home in Strasburg Va. George Carper and H W Wisecarver visit Baltimore Md with Mr and Mrs Clarence Wisecarver this weekend.

Mrs. Honer Roanoke, Va A. W. Dean Stephens City, Va Charles Lutz Woodstock Daniel Metz Lutz Madeline Muse Mises Martha Reely Strasburg George Carper H. W. Wisecarver Clarence Wisecarver Baltimore C. E. Carver

Hamilton Family Attends Funeral of Mrs. Alice Keyser

Mr Frank Hamilton and his children John Robert and Alexandria Hamilton with Miss Nannie Hamilton of Hagerstown Md attend the funeral of Mrs Alice Keyser, the sister of Mr Hamilton, at Hernstown.

Frank Hamilton John Robert and Alexandria Hamilton Nannie Hamilton Hagerstown Alice Keyser Ihernstown

John Robinson's Circus to Visit Winchester August 10

In Richmond on July 24, critics praise the show as having many beautiful girls in the act. The article notes the troupe’s daily routines include beauty treatments and time for personal grooming. Two English aerialists, Tresa and Eloise Barco, are highlighted.

Flo Zeigfeld John Robinson Winchester John _ Robinson Tresa Eloise Barco

Local residents noted visiting and hosting across cities

Mr. Frank Tilford of Near Berryville spent yesterday on business. Dayton Ohio resident Mr. Martin Cochran stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Nat Hawkins on West Boscawen Street. Several attended the Presbyterian Young Peoples Conference at Massanetta Springs. Mrs. Keith W. Morris returned to New York after visiting her sister Mrs. G. O. Miller. Baltimore visitors included Miss Gertrude Weiner and Mrs. C. E. Carver. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller visited Washington D C for business today.

Frank Tilford Berryville Martin Cochran Dayton, Ohio Nat Hawkins West Boscawen Street Richard Greenwalt Dorothy Greenwalt William C. Miller Presbyterian Young Peoples’ Conference Massanetta Springs Keith W. Morris New York G. O. Miller

Entertained Guests At Party Last Evening

Misses Sybilla Crisman and Vivian Hollis hosted a gathering at the former’s mother home with about fifteen guests. Japanese lanterns adorned the house and yard as guests danced and played games, followed by refreshments. Several local residents were mentioned visiting, attending a funeral, or returning home from nearby towns.

Sybilla Crisman Vivian Hollis

Good Weather To Help Ma Ferguson In Texas Primary

The Texas primary opened clear with scattered rains in north Texas. Observers say weather could affect Governor Miriam A Ferguson’s renomination bid in a bitter campaign, Rural areas show strongest Ferguson support, and towns across the state report a brisk start as the election bureau projects about 650000 votes.

Ma Ferguson Texas Associated Press Dallas Miriam A. Ferguson Ferguson Texas Election Bureau Houston

President Talks of Monster Air Craft

President Coolidge and Navy Secretary Wilbur discussed building a six million cubic foot lighter than air airship for the navy next year. The project would cost five to six million dollars and be three times the size of the Shenandoah, with no final decision reported. Receivers in the Pan American Petroleum case will pay $3,590,000 on August 1 and $250,000 monthly thereafter, pending Supreme Court review of the Doheny leases.

Paul Smith New York Navy Coolidge Wilbur Navy Department Washington Pan-American Petroleum BE. T. Doheny Naval Oil Elk Hill California Treasury Doheny United States Supreme Court

Pioneer banker Liam H. Palmer dies at 90 in Richmond estate notes

Liam H. Palmer a Richmond banker and business man died suddenly at age 90 on July 14. His will divides most of the 838 662 estate equally among five children: Bessie Christian W Ormond Young Edwin A Palmer William H Palmer Jr gall Richmond and Mrs Robert Preston Means of Birmingham. A 40000 trust goes to daughter Lelia Palmer Leigh who died in 1899. Grandchildren receive 100 each for remembrance. Mountain View estate in Montgomery County reverts to survivors.

Liam H. Palmer Richmond Bessie P. Christian W. Ormond Young Edwin A. Palmer William H.palmer Jrygall Robert Preston Means Birmingham Lelia Palmer Leigh Palmer Elizabeth Amiss Palmer Colonel Palmer Montgomery County Mountain View William H. Palmer Leigh

Wheat and Corn Down for Week Amid Drought Outlook

Chicago traders say government wheat estimates miss the mark due to drought. Wheat drops 3 5 8 to 5 3 4 cents, corn falls 1 3 to 11 4 cents, oats up 7 8 to 1 1 4, and provisions rise 22 cents to 1.00. Corn production is higher than last year while large stocks weigh on prices.

Chicago

Notice of Sale of Carload Medicated Stock Salt

The Pennsylvania Railroad will sell at public auction at its freight office in Winchester Virginia on Saturday August 1926 at 10:00 a m a carload of medicated stock salt shipped from Mifflinburg Pennsylvania on April 17 consigned to Farmers Medicated Stock Salt Company and refused receipt to pay transportation and storage charges. The car arrived in Winchester April 19 1926.

Pennsylvania Railroad Winchester Virginia Mifflinburg Pennsylvania H. Batt Ihs

Public Sale of Shumate House and Lots in Winchester VA

Special Commissioners announce a public auction of the Shumate property in Winchester Virginia on August 9 1926 at 11 00 AM at the county courthouse. The sale includes a brick house on Washington Street and adjacent lots with terms of one third cash and two year deferred payments secured by deed of trust and a policy of insurance.

Shumate House & Lots Corporation Court Winchester Virginia Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Harry R. Kern C. Ta Martha Shumate Elizabeth Shumate Holtzclaw Ludessa Smith McNeill Atley Smith Piccadilly Washington Street Piccadilly Street

Special Commissioners of Sale Notice in Winchester Virginia

Bond with security approved by the Clerk of the Corporation Court of the City of Winchester Virginia has been given by Harry R Kern as Special Commissioner of Sale as required by law Corinne Thomas Deputy Clerk Corporation Court of City of Winchester Va July 10 4 weeks

M. Lynch Jonald Richards Aubrey G. Weaver E. H. Jackson JP. Reardon Lake J. Frazier Philip Williams Hk. R. Farr Harry R. Kern Corporation Court City of Winchester Virginia Lay Corinne, Thomas Corporation Court of City of Winchester

Court orders sale of large orchard in Jefferson County

Special Commissioners Milton C. Rouss Frank B. Robinson George M. Beltzhoover Jr and James M. Mason Jr appointed to sell Logan B Shutt real estate including 375 acre apple orchard near Kabletown under a chancery decree. Sale may be public or private with cash portion. ten days to complete sale. farm 600 acres bearing 276 acre orchard. other Shutt properties not offered if debts are discharged.

D. H. Rodgers Efferson County W. Va Milton C. Rouss Frank B. Robinson George M. Beltzhoever, Jr James M. Mason, Jr Logan B. Shutt Kabletown JL. C. Briscoe Shutt

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