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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1925

Page

6

Social and Personal Dance at Rouse Hall Next Wednesday

Messrs Ham Snyder and Jonnie Hockman will host a dance next Wednesday evening July 29 at Rouse Hall with Joe Verzi and the Southern Dominoes providing music. The hall will be decorated and cooled, favors distributed, and dancing runs from 8:30 to 1. Chaperones include Mrs William Ramsey Mrs Frank Gearing and Mrs Joseph B Newlin.

Rouse Hall Ham’ Snyder Jonnie’ Hockman Joe Verzi Southern Dominoes William Ramsey Frank Gearing Joseph B. Newlin

Dance to Be Held Tonight at Country Club

Invitations issued for a panel to be held this evening at the club with dancing to live music. Southern Dominoes and local dancers are expected to attend alongside town residents in what is described as a social event.

Er Club

Mrs Miller Hosts Dinner Party at Wayside Inn

Mrs J S Miller of Washington entertained last evening at a well arranged dinner party at the Wayside Inn in Middletown. Guests from this city included Mr and Mrs Fred Crisman and their son of South Maintreet.

Mr. Cornwell Improves in Hudson Valley Visit

William B. Cornwell, Winchester businessman, showed marked improvement after traveling with Mrs. Cornwell to Scarboro, Hudson Valley, New York, to rest from two months of intense work. Friends report he has regained health and vigor and hope for a full recovery.

Cornwell Hudson Valley William B. Cornwell Winchester Scarboro New York State Eugene Ailes

Mrs Frazier and Daughter to Return Home Next Week

Mrs Lake J Frazier and her young daughter, recently staying with relatives at Selinsgrove Pa, will return to their home on Mont Avenue next Tuesday. Judge Frazier drove to Selinsgrove this afternoon for a weekend visit and will accompany them home the following week.

Frazier Areng Lake J. Frazier Selinsgrove Oarmont Avenue Judge Frazier Seringsgrove

First registrant at George Washington Hotel spends weekend

$. Campbell of Lexington becomes the first guest to register at the George Washington Hotel for a weekend stay. Also present are E. R. Kennedy of Washing ton, C. Harry Laps of Hegerstown, superintendent of Equitable Life. J. M. Sharp and Lovett with Ruth Everns of Nashville Tenn.. L. E. Desh and wife of Millsburg. and J. Melvin Derr of Newport News manager of the Warwick Hotel with many local friends.

George Washington Hotel Campbell Lexington E. R. Kennedy Washington, C Harry Laps Hegerstown Equitable Life Assurance Society J. M. Sharp and Lovett Ruth Everns Neshville Tenn L. E. Desh Millsburg Felix Schneiderhan J. Melvin Derr Newport News Warwick Hotel

Mr. Warden Arrives From Southwest On Visit

Mr. Guy L. Warden of Ancho New Mexico arrived in town today en route to Riverside Capon Valley to visit relatives in Moorefield and other parts of West Virginia and Virginia before returning home late in the fall.

Warden Southwest Guy L. Warden Ancho New Mexico Riverside Capon Valley Moorefield West Virginia Virginia

Walter Johnsons Welcome Daughter Virginia Ann

Mr and Mrs Walter Johnson of Kansas City announce the birth of a daughter born July 22 The child will be christened Virginia Ann Mrs Johnson formerly Miss Ann Stine of this city

Walter Johnson Kansas City Virginia Ann Johnson Ann Stine

Danleys to Visit City Parents Then Head to Miami

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Danley and Mildred Crisman are to visit the city for ten days, hosted by Mrs. Blanche Crisman, before traveling to their home in Miami Florida.

J. W. Danley Mildred Crisman Blanche Crisman

Motter sisters head to Blue Ridge Summit trip

Misses Sara and Nettie Motter depart Monday for Blue Ridge Summit Pennsylvania and plan to stay several weeks, seeking a recovery visit or change of scene.

Sara Nettie Motter Blue Ridge Summit

Captain Durells to spend weeks in Rockport with relatives

Captain and Mrs Edward Durell are departing at the start of the week by automobile for Rockport Massachusetts. They will stay several weeks with the captain's mother and sister, visiting family and enjoying the seaside locale.

Capt Edward Durell Rockport Mass

Mrs Schmidt Arrives as Guest of Her Mother in Market Street

Mrs Joseph H Schmidt formerly Mary Lee Russell arrived yesterday to be the guest of her mother Mrs Russell of South Market Street in the city.

Joseph H. Schmidt Mary Lee Russell Yesoy Shi Russell Southarket Street

Miss Mery Crisman Leaves Monday for Massanetta Springs

Miss Mery Crisman departs Monday for Massanetta Springs to attend the Sunday school session. Local readers note her participation in the event at the camp.

Mery Crisman Monay Massanetta Springs

Brunswick Couple Guests With Shafer Family

Mr and Mrs D Shannon of Brunswick spend the weekend with their son in law and daughter Dr and Mrs R A Shafer in this city. They will be accompanied home by two grandsons Ralph and William Shafer who will spend some time with them.

Mr and Mrs Charles Farmer Return From Visit

Mr and Mrs Charles Farmer of Jorett Virginia return home after visiting Mrs Katie Chapman of Nick Road.

Charles Farmer Jorett, Va Katie Chapman Nick Road

Mrs Richard and daughter leave Alexanria guest visit

Mrs A H Richard and her daughter Miss Esther Richard of Alexandria Virginia have departed after several days as guests of Mrs Katie Chapman at her North Frederick Road home.

A. H. Richard Esther Richard Alexaniria Katie Chapman North Frederick Road

George Reaves Visiting Friend at North Frederick Road

George Reaves of Washington is visiting this week at the home of Mrs. Katie Chapman on North Frederick road.

George Reaves Washington Katie Chapman North Frederick Road

Richmond visitor Ludwell Martin seen in Front Royal

Ludwell Martin of Richmond, listed as visiting in Front Royal, was in town yesterday.

Ludwell Martin Richmond Front Royal

Edith Shaw and son visit Washington guests return home

Mrs Edith Shaw and her son Albert were guests of Mr and Mrs Robert L Gray. They have returned to Washington after their visit yesterday.

Edith Shaw Albert Robert L. Gray Washington

Klompus Lovett Trio Travel to Baltimore Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Philip Klompus along with Mr. Ha Lovett plan a Sunday trip by car to Baltimore to visit friends.

Philip Klompus Ha Lovett Baltimore

Mrs Walter Palmer Joins Friends at East Lane Visit

Mrs Walter Palmer and a party of friends motored from Front Royal last in and spent the evening with Mr. and Mrs. B. V. Fuller on East lane.

Walter Palmer Front Royal B. V. Fuller East Lane

Steels Honored Guests Near Stephenson

Dr and Mrs Elmer Steele of Stephens City are guests of Mrs Steele's sister Mays Walter Huntsberry at her home Locust Level near Stephenson.

Elmer Steele Stephens City Mrs. Steele Mays Walter Huntsberry Locust Level Stephenson

Vacationing couple to return home from Potomac trip

Mr and Mrs Thomas Warren who have been vacationing with friends along the Potomac near Hagerstown will return to their home tomorrow.

Thomas Warren Potomac Hagerstown

Mrs R McChaffman Visits New Market Guests

Mrs R McChaffman of New Market, guest of Mr and Mrs William Irwin, returned home yesterday after visiting in this city.

Misses Marie and Cusie Irwin Visit Richmond Yetters

Misses Marie and Cusie Irwin of Richmond are hosted by the Misses Keating at their South Main street residence, sharing hospitality as guests in a cordial social gathering.

Marie and Cusie Irwin Richmond Keating South Main Street

Norton weekend guests from Chambersburg Pa

Mr and Mrs George F Norton will host as weekend guests Mr and Mrs M A Spangler Mr and Mrs Paul Walker and Mr Daniel Martin of Chambersburg Pa for a social visit.

George F. Norton M. A. Spangler Paul Walker Daniel Martin Chambersburg, Pa

Miss Jaqueline Smith Visits Brown Family in Clarke County

Miss Jaqueline Smith who has spent part of the summer in Clarke county is visiting the Misses Brown on South Washington street.

Jaqueline Smith Clarke County Misses Brown South Washington Street

Mrs Owens and Mrs Elwell Return From Clarksburg Visit

Mrs C T Owens and Mrs W H Elwell with granddaughter Winifred Bailey arrived back after a lengthy visit with friends in Clarksburg West Virginia.

C. T. Owens W. H. Elwell Winifred Bailey Clarksburg W. Va

Farnsworth Family Returns Home From Memorial Hospital

Mr. R. S. Farnsworth, previously a patient at Memorial Hospital, left today and went to his Summit Point home. Mrs. Farnsworth accompanied their son home.

Farnsworth Memorial Hospital Summit Point

Sibert Fruit Corp names Walton for South American fruit trade

The Sibert Fruit Corporation an apple exporter and broker agreed with H. C. Walton of Buenos Aires Argentina to purchase fruit for the South American trade.

Sibert Fruit Corporation H. C. Walton Buenos Aires Argentina

Miss Etta Haseman Returns Home to Stephens City

Miss Etta Haseman returns to Stephens City after a lengthy stay with Miss Mary Mc Ilwee at Mount Williams, resuming residence in her home.

Etta Haseman Stephens City Mary McIlwee Mount Williams

Eastern Shore Guests At East Piccadilly Home

Miss Eugenia Ross and Miss Mary Burroughs arrive today from the eastern shore and are staying with Miss Ethel Spaid at her residence on East Piccadilly Street.

Eugenia Ross Mary Burroughs Eastern Shore Ethel Spaid East Piccadilly Street

Mrs J D Grim Visits Relatives in Carpers Valley

Mrs J D Grim is spending time with relatives and friends in Carpers Valley, enjoying social visits and local hospitality.

Mrs. J. D. Grim Carpers Valley

Emma Turner Spends Weekend With Her Mother

Miss Emma Turner, a student at the Harrisonburg normal, is spending the weekend with her mother, Mrs. Turner, at their home on Past Piccadilly street.

Emma Turner Harrisonburg Mrs. Turner Piccadilly Street

Mrs Arthur Dick Returns Home From Cumberland Visit

Mrs Arthur Dick, who had been visiting relatives in Cumberland, returned to her home here last evening.

Arthur Dick Cumberland

Miss Margaret Johnston Heads to Washington for Visit

Miss Margaret Johnston left this afternoon for Washington to spend time visiting friends in the Hudson Valley, signaling a brief personal trip with no stated engagements.

Margaret Johnston Washington Mr. Cornwell Hudson Valley

Brunswick Woman Mrs Vallie Kern Visited Town

Mrs Vallie Kern of Brunswick was in town yesterday in a brief social note highlighting a local resident's daytime appearance and movement through the city.

Vallie Kern Brunswick

Mr Charles McCann Heads to Washington for Winchester Fair

Mr Charles McCann left this morning for Washington to advocate support and funding for the Winchester Fair. The trip aims to secure backing and coordinate organizer efforts with federal officials and national agricultural groups.

Charles McCann Washington Winchester

Mrs J F Stout and daughter visit Stephens City friends

Mrs J F Stout and her daughter from Stephens City spent the day in town visiting friends and catching up with acquaintances.

J. F. Stout Stephens City

Mary Kramer Visits Friends Near Markham Virginia

Miss Mary Kramer visits friends near Markham in Virginia. She is associated with local social circles and travels a short distance from home to visit acquaintances.

Mary Kramer Markham

Mrs Justa Quick and Miss Mary Quick Return from Richmond Trip

Mrs Justa Quick and Miss Mary Quick returned home last night after a week in Richmond and Camp Eustis. They were accompanied by Mr Bobbie Wood.

Justa Quick Mary Quick Richmond Camp Eustis Bobbie” Wood

Miss Lillian Shumate Visits White Post Resident

Miss Lillian Shumate of White Post was a visitor in town yesterday, stopping to greet friends and tour the area.

Lillian Shumate White Post Yesteray

Mrs Crisman Heads Home From Carpers Valley Visit

Mrs. John Crisman, who has been visiting friends in Carpers Valley, is returning to her home on Monday.

John Crisman Carpers Valley

Indictments Expand Across 155 Furniture Firms

A U S jury indicts 155 corporations and individuals in Sherman Act cases tied to dining room and bedroom furniture. The cases seek fines and potential jail terms. many defendants have already pleaded guilty with over $200,000 in penalties. Names include Eastern Furniture, Home Furniture, Long Furniture, and Reliable Manufacturing with executives Kemp Maill Mohlenrich Neeff among those charged.

Associated Press Chicago Roger Shale United States Shale National Alliance of Furniture Manufacturers Eastern Furniture Manufacturing Company Talbot County Maryland Home Furniture Company Home, Pa Long Furniture Company Hanover Reliable Furniture Company Baltimore City William H. Kemp Eastern Furniture Company Harry C. Maill John B. Mohlenrich Reliable Manufacturing Company Baltimore

Infant son of Robt and Ada Robinson dies at home

James R. Robinson aged five months and nine days, son of Rob ert and Ada Tracy Robinson of 573 North Kent street, died this morning from complications. He leaves three brothers and three sisters. Father works for C L Robinson Ice and Cold Storage Corp. Funeral at the house Monday at 2 PM, interment in Orrick cemetery.

James R. Robinson Robert Ada Tracy Robinson North Kent Street C. L Robinson Ice and Cold Storage Corporation Orrick

J W Nixon Slips Into Paralytic Stroke At Home

Mrs. Lewis E Rice of North Main street was summoned to Middletown by the illness of her father J W Nixon who yesterday suffered a paralytic stroke at his home. The 82 year old man was reported slightly improved today.

Lewis E. Rice North Main Street Middletown J. W. Nixon Nixon

Market Street M. E. Church Sunday Services Notice

Sunday school and Wesleyan Bible Class at 9 45. Preaching at 11 with Mr Harry M Crim in charge. Congregation welcomes all to attend. No evening service.

Harry M. Crim

Miss Maude Mace Opens New Cash and Carry Store

Miss Maude Mace opened a cash and carry store at the corner of Braddock and Clifford streets. The stock is attractively arranged and ready for customers.

Maude Mace Braddock and Clifford Streets

Death Notice: Cousin of Mrs Wood Dies in Louisville

Mrs Maggie Wood of NorthBrad dock street received a telegram today announcing the death of her cousin J W Mulligan in Louisville Ky yesterday His wife was formerly Miss Lucie Coburn Mrs Wood had recently learned Mr and Mrs Mulligan planned a visit and expected arrival details instead the message conveyed his death

Maggie Wood North Braddock Street J. W. Mulligan Louisville, Ky Lucie Coburn

Denmark Supplies Byrd's Ship With 80 Tons of Coal

The steamer Peary of the MacMillan expedition will take on 80 tons of coal from the Danish government at Umanak Greenland. Commander Byrd reported the Peary left Gothaven Greenland and was due at Umanak this morning before setting sail for Etah. The Bowdoin carrying Commander MacMillan sailed from Gothaven yesterday bound north.

Associated Press Washington Peary MacMillan Umanak Greenland United States Navy Department Byrd Navy Gothaven Etah

Weather forecast showers middle of week and again end

Weather predictions for the week starting Monday call for periods of showers in the North and Middle Atlantic States. Showers expected around the middle of the week and again toward the end, with temperatures at normal levels or slightly below.

The Associated Press Washington North Middle Atlantic

Bethlehem Ship Corp denies excess wartime contracts claim

Bethlehem Ship Corporation, Ltd., filed a complete denial in Federal District Court in Philadelphia, disputing government charges that it received more than 11 million dollars in wartime contracts. The filing was dated July 25 and centers on shipbuilding contracts during wartime.

Associated Press Philadelphia Federal District Court Bethlehem Ship Corporation, Ltd

Heiman Family Heads to Baltimore for Surgery

Mrs. Jesse Heiman and her daughter Miss Louise Heiman of New York are spending the weekend with relatives here before leaving Monday for Baltimore. They will join Mrs. Heiman’s husband Dr Heiman noted surgeon and Dr Hendrick of New York at John Hopkins Hospital to perform an operation on a friend of Dr Heiman.

Jesse Heiman Louise Heiman New York Baltimore

Del Ray visitor returns with guest for month

Miss Annie Walker of Del Ray returns home this morning after a two week visit with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs William Massie. She is accompanied by Miss Margaret Massie who will stay as her guest for the rest of the month.

Annie Walker del Ray William Massie Margaret Massie

Byrd’s Integrity Questioned. Byrd Campaign Stands Firm

Open letter from GEO B. KEEZELL defending Senator Byrd against circulating accusations of immorality. He condemns the tactic, urges voters to support Byrd in the August primary, and warns that dubious methods suppress capable candidates and taint politics.

Byrd Mapp Senator Byrd Geo B. Keezell

Firemen Seek Support With Evening Show Appeal

A call goes out inviting the public to attend tonight's Firemen fundraiser show to help raise needed money for the department. The message urges community members to visit and support the firefighters during the event.

Sharp set backs witnessed in wheat pit

Chicago reports big selling movements and sharp price setbacks in the wheat market this week. Weather remained favorable, easing rust fears, with wheat prices down 4% to 7% from a week earlier. Corn and oats moved variably, while provisions showed mixed changes.

Associated Press Chicago Kansas State Board of Agriculture United States Canada Corn Iowa

Prominent Men on the Lutheran Reunion Program

Plans are being organized for the fourth annual Lutheran reunion in Shenandoah Valley to be held next Thursday July 30 at Shenandoah Caverns between Mount Jackson and New Market. Many Winchester and Frederick county residents are expected to attend by auto as grounds lie close to the Valley pike. The program features notable speakers including Rev Dr C Brown Cox Marion College president Rev Dr Charles J Smith Roanoke College president Dr W J Showalter National Geographic Magazine associate editor of Washington and Rev Dr E M Diffenderfer Washington.

Shenandoah Valley Shenandoah Caverns Mount Jackson New Market Winchester Frederick County Valley Pike C. Brown Cox Marion College Charles J. Smith Roanoke College W. J. Showalter National Geographic Magazine Washington E. M. Diffenderfer

Doctor Albert J. Ochsner Dies in Chicago at 67

Dr. Albert John Ochsner famed surgeon dies in Chicago from angina pectoris. He was 67, authored multiple surgical texts, and contributed to journals. Since 1896 he served as chief surgeon of Augustana Hospital and St. Mary's Hospital.

Associated Press Chicago Albert John Ochsner Ochsner Augustana Hospital St. Mary’s Hospital

Bible Class Meeting at Opequon Presbyterian Church

The Men's Bible Class of the Opequon Presbyterian Church in Kerns town will hold Sunday school at 10 a.m. Sunday.

Opequon Presbyterian Church Kernstown

Duke Who Wed Miss Zimmerman Asks A Divorce

London and Cincinnati report that the Duke of Manchester filed for divorce at Nice France alleging desertion and incompatibility. The 1900 marriage to Helena Zimmerman of Cincinnati ended a prominent union once marked by high society visits details of a gilded railroad coach and lavish welcomes.(1900)

Associated Press London Nice France Duke of Manchester Helena Zimmerman Cincinnati William Angus Drogo Montague England Anton Uzuanga de Vall Ravenswood Rail M Duchess of Manchester Eugene Zimmerman New York Zimmerman

Civic Spirit funds and hospital access debated at meeting

Citizens fear hospital closure or relocation would push care to Baltimore or Washington, stressing room shortages for patients. The meeting awarded no changes to honors except I N Good as captain of team 10 for Memorials For Mother and Son. Donations totaling $500 each were announced for Mrs Callie Bruce Oldham and Hubard Oldham memorials.

Baltimore Washington I. N. Good William Beverley William A. Merritt Edward C. Oldham Callie Bruce Oldham Hubard Oldham Merritt William P. Massey Oldham Mary K. Aulick F. J. Harris J. G. Beverley Augusta Conrad W. P. Massey D. W. Ritenour Cae Hee

Valley consolidations push toward all Valley merger

The Mid Valley consolidation aims to fuse Northern Virginia and Virginia Western into a single Valley system. Northern Virginia lines halt at Strasburg, while Virginia Western stops at Staunton. Gilpin interests of New York hold Virginia Western. American Water Works controls Northern Virginia.

Northern Harrisonburg Gilpin Interests New York Virginia Western Company American Water Works Corporation Virginia Mid-Valley

Presiding Bishop Election Dilemma Faces Church

The article outlines the churchs aging leadership and the six year term for a presiding bishop elected by both houses. It discusses conflicts between administrative duties and ecclesiastical headship, touching on seniority succession and proposed solutions like retiring age or pension after six years.

National Ald House of Wishops House of Deputies National Council Daniel Sylvester Tuttle Missouri Gailor Thomas Frank Pennessee Tuttle Dallas Alexander ©. Garrett Garrett Ethelbert Talbot D. D Bethlehem United States Whie Beeing

Noted English Soldier to Visit Winchester in August

The Rotary Club approved inviting Sir Frederick Maurice, famed English general and author of Robert E. Lee the Soldier, to visit Winchester during his U.S. stay. A telegram invited him to reach Washington on August 30 and come to Winchester soon after, with Col. B. M. Roszel to host him. The city views the visit as a great honor and plans local connection to General Lee lore.

Rotary Club H. 8. Duffey Sir Frederick Maurice Winchester Duffey Washington England Lee Sir Frederick Robert E. Lee Lexington Col. B. M. Roszel

Special July rate for Star subscribers expires July 31

Only a few days left to pay your subscription at the special July rate. Pay now to save this year's discount. $3.00 in advance by mail, $4.00 in advance by carrier. The Evening Star notes the offer ends July 31.

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