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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1926

Page

3

Social and Personal News From Valley Visit and Graduation

The Rev. and Mrs. A. G Link and family from near Nashville Tenn arrive in the lower Shenandoah Valley to visit friends at Vaucluse. The Rev Link, former Strasburg Presbyterian and Cedar Car Church pastor, will preach at Vaucluse Sunday. Richard Ricks hosts a dinner for Miss Palmer at the Country Club of Virginia. Robert Ludwig receives a B A from George Washington University and will serve as immigration inspector based in Rochester with duties in Canada. His family attends graduation in Winchester with B A Grayson, La Verne Ludwig, and Mrs C B Richards and son of Wheeling.

A. G- Link Nashville Tenn Shenandoah Valley F. Estes Kline Vaucluse Link Presbyterian Church Strasburg Cedar Car J. Hoge Smith Miss Palmer Richard Ricks Country Club of Virginia Robert Ludwig Geo. Washington R. Ludwig Washington Robert Ludwel George Washington University Ludwig William Mathers Lewis Winchester Rochester N. Y Canada Ludwig’ Rother-In B. A Grayson la Verne Ludwig City C. B. Richards and Son Wheeling W. Va

Rev Hooks Attends Virginia Confederate Reunion at Farmville

The Rev. J. C. Hooks of this city joins the annual Confederate veterans reunion in Farmville this week. Accompanied by Mrs. Hooks and guest Mrs. Coleman of Charles Town W Va, he is also joined by veteran Mr. Lindamood of Mount Jackson Va.

Mr. Hooks J. C. Hooks Confederate Veterans of Virginia Farmville Hooks Coleman Charles Town W. Vai Lindamood Mount Jackson

Miss McCann Returns From Finals At Frederick

Miss Ruth McCann returns to Stephenson after attending graduation exercises and the alumni banquet at the Convent of the Visitation in Frederick Maryland. She is a graduate of the convent and was accompanied by Miss Connie Rang of Alexandria who will stay as her house guest for some time.

Miss McCann Frederick Ruth McCann Stephenson Convent of the Visitation Connie Rang Alexandria

Miss Ada Sirbaugh Weds Cecil Whitlock at Home Ceremony

Miss Ada Frances Sirbaugh daughter of Mr and Mrs J L Sirbaugh married Cecil L Whitlock at the bride’s home 534 North Kent Street in a quiet eight o’clock ceremony officiated by Rev Joseph S Ducknall. The couple will reside with the bride’s parents.

Sirbaugh Whitlock Ada Frances Sirbaugh J. L. Sirbaugh Cecil L. Whitlock North Kent Street Joseph S. Ducknall Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church Hilda Nelson Lelia Wolford Evelyn Haines Elsie Whitlock Josephine Wolford Esther Haines

Entertainments for Miss Beth Palmer in Richmond and Charles City

A series of social gatherings honors Miss Beth Palmer ahead of her June 19 wedding to Mr William Beverley. A luncheon hosted by Mrs Robert Lee Powers on Park Avenue and another luncheon by Mrs Hugh Harrison at Edgewood in Charles City County will host members of Palmer’s wedding party.

Miss Palmer Richmond Beth Palmer William Beverley Robert Lee Powers Park Avenue Hugh Harrison Edgewood Charles City

Miss Eleanor Chiles Feared Summer Home Visit

Miss Eleanor Chiles queen of the Winchester Apple Blossom Festival in 1925 is staying at her parents home Plainfield Kernstown for the summer. She has studied at Peabody Conservatory and Johns Hopkins University and will return next fall. She attended the finals at Virginia Polytechnic Institute after June week at Hopkins.

Eleanor Chiles Eleanor, Chiles Winchester Samuel M. Chiles

Winchester Alumni Banquet and Dance Next Monday Night

A large crowd is expected for the Winchester High School Alumni banquet and dance on Monday night June 14 at 8 at the George Washington Hotel. Tickets are $2 per plate and must be obtained from Miss Hilda B. Dean or Mr. Richard L. Gray to advise hotel reservations. Dues waived for this year’s class. a musical program and short talks are planned.

Winchester High School George Washington Hilda B. Dean Rawls Avenue Richard L. Gray Shenandoah Valley National Bank

Miss Julia Hill to Wed Fred Staub in Martinsburg

Invitations announce the June 22 ceremony at Christ Reformed Church Martinsburg with a 4 30 p m start. The reception follows at the groom's Inwood home. Both betrothed, Miss Julia Lee Hill of Martinsburg and Mr Fred Staub of Inwood, are well known in Winchester.

Julia Lee Hill Brook Smith Martinsburg W- Va Fred Staub Inwood W. Va Christ Reformed Church Miss Hill Mr. Staub Winchester

Newlyweds Plan Detroit Home for Ritter Family

Newly married Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Ritter left today for Detroit Michigan to establish their future home. Mr. Ritter is the son of Albert Ritter and the bride is the daughter of James Lowery of the county.

Detroit Mich Maurice Ritter Mr. Ritter Albert Ritter James Lowery

Legion officers entertained at Winchester Golf Club

Department Adjutant J. A. Nicholas and Richmond’s Henry Taylor were entertained informally at the Golf Club in Winchester by Commander and Mrs. John H. Rosenberger and the American Legion Post executive committee after their visit.

J. A. Nicholas The American Legion Henry Taylor Richmond Winchester Golf Club John H. Rosenberger American Legion Post

Girls Club Plans Monday Evening Hike

The Girls' Athletic Association will hold a hike next Monday evening. Participants meet at the club room at 6 p.m. Sign up with Miss Irene Headley at Mr. James P. Reardon’s office before 3 p.m. Monday.

Girls’ Athletic Association Irene Headley James P. Reardon

Local Residents Active Links in Washington Area

Mr. Eugene Creed of Potomac Edison Company in Hagerstown Md visited yesterday on business. Mrs. A. P. Miller of Strasburg Va, a Memorial Hospital patient, shows slow improvement.

Eugene Creed The Potomac Edison Company Hagerstown, Md A. P. Miller Strasburg, Va Memorial Hospital

Empire Theatre Orchestra Members Head on Summer Vacation

Messrs. Louie Zanoff T L Cooper stein and William Funk of the Empire Theatre Orchestra will depart next Wednesday for a summer vacation and return in the second week of September.

Louie Zanoff T.L. Cooperstein William Funk Empire Theatre Orchestra

Miss Steel Takes Cashier Post at Imperial Ice Cream

Miss Mary Louise Steel has recently accepted a cashier position at the Imperial Ice Cream Company on North Loudoun Street. She is a Handley High School graduate and noted for efficiency in commercial work.

Mary Louise Steel Imperial Ice Cream Company Loudoun Street

Braddock Guests Visibly Welcome Former Winchester Resident

Mr. Louie Baker and nephew Albert Wilcher of Braddock Pennsylvania visit Mrs. R. C. Baker in Winchester. Baker, a former Winchester resident, is greeted warmly by locals who are glad to have him back.

Louie Baker Albert Wilcher Braddock R. C.baker Baker Winchester

Irving couple guests of Crisman in Monmouth Street home

Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Ferguson of Irving Tennessee are guests of Mrs. E. Blanch Crisman at her home 124 West Monmouth Street.

J. M. Ferguson Irving, Tenn E. Blanch Crisman West Monmouth Street

Town Visit Highlights Charles Town Families

Mr and Mrs Maurice Cather and their son Maurice Jr of Charles Town West Virginia spent the day in town with relatives. Mr J H Riley of Woodstock spent yesterday in town on business.

Maurice Cather Maurice, Jr Charles Town W. Va Town J. H. Riley Woodstock

Local Visitors and Weekend Guests Arrive in Town

Mrs. Frank McCormick of Brooklyn N Y arrives today for a weekend with Mrs Laura McCormick on South Loudoun Street. Mr and Mrs R L Chaplin return home after visiting Baltimore with friends. George L Riley of Muth Brothers Drug Co Baltimore and Ralph Smith of Westinghouse Electric Co Baltimore were in town on business yesterday.

Frank McCormick Brooklyn, N. Y Laura McCormick South Loudoun Street George L. Riley Muth Brothers Drug Company Baltimore Ralph Smith Westinghouse Electric Company

New Baltimore Move Adds Affrecks to Local Residents

Mr and Mrs Fred Affreck recently moved to Baltimore to establish their future home. Mr and Mrs Paul EB Stover, after a week with the father Rev George W Stover on North avenue, departed today for Newark New Jersey

Mrs Fred. Affreck Baltimore Paul EB. Stover George W. Stover North Avenue Newark N. J

Social notes from Winchester and nearby towns.

Mrs E Clay Krebs of Philadelphia guests at North Brad dock street home of Mr and Mrs Frank Skrebs. Attendees include Mrs T Wowen Mrs Elwell and others from Winchester at Front Royal convention. Various locals visit, travel or recover, with several moving between Stephens City Grottoes Front Royal and Washington hospitals.

E. Clay Krebs Philadelphia Frank Skrebs North Braddock Street

Mrs Beck to Visit Washington D C Sister in City Trip

Mrs Charles Beck of Harrisonburg travels with her parents Mr and Mrs Jr Haldeman to Washington D C where she will be the guest of her sister Miss Gladys Haldeman. Messrs Waldo and Charles Beck Jr will visit their grandparents for some time.

G. W. Cooley Front Royal Stephens City Charles Beck Harrisonburg Jr. Haldeman Washington, D. C Gladys Haldeman Waldo Charles Beck, Jr

Miss Blanch Smith Returns Home from Middletown Visit

Miss Blanch Smith of Whithmans Eastern Shore Virginia has returned home today after visiting Miss Martha Reely at her Middletown residence. The brief itinerary shows a social guest exchange between local families.

Blanch Smith Whithmans Eastern Shore Martha Reely Middletown

Miss Annie Irby Heads to Virginia for Europe Trip

Miss Annie Irby of the Handley Faculty leaves for Fredericksburg Virginia to visit friends before joining a Richmond party that will sail for Europe and spend the summer there.

Annie Irby Handley Fredericksburg Richmond, Va Europe

Engineman and Fireman Killed On Norfolk Road

The Norfolk Southern train toppled from a trestle 14 miles west of Washington North Carolina. Engineer J. R. Slade and Fireman William Harrington, both of Norfolk, were killed. A postal employee and a porter were injured. The Pullman remained on the rails as a passenger coach ahead derailed. the cause is not yet known.

Associated Press Norfolk, Va Norfolk Southern Railway Washington, N. C J. R. Slade William Harrington Norfolk

Funeral Services Saturday Afternoon For Thomas Lupton

Funeral arrangements are set for Thomas Gideon Lupton a Frederick County farmer who died yesterday Services will be at 4 pm tomorrow at 320 Amherst Street the Lupton home Reverend T R Daiffin of the Presbyterian Church will officiate Interment to follow in Mount Hebron Cemetery Pallbearers include John Gough Richard Cooper Harry Albin Edward Albin John Cather and Howard Cather

Thomas Gideon Lupton Frederick County John E. Lupton Amherst Street T. R. Daiffin Presbyterian Church Mount Hebron Cemetery John Gough Richard Cooper Harry Albin Edward Albin John Cather Howard Cather

Funeral of Mrs Agnes Hehn at St Marys Church

The funeral for Agnes Hehn who died at Winchester Memorial Hospital last Monday was held at St Marys Church Londonderry Md. Requiem Mass and burial followed at St Paul and St Peters Cemetery Cumberland. Mrs Hehn died while visiting her sister Mrs Verzi who attended Handley High School graduation with her son Lindus Verzi. She was accompanied by her brother Sergent Alois Stumpf and by Mr and Mrs William Hehn.

Agnes Helin Winchester Memorial Hospital St. Mary’s Church Lonaconing St. Paul St. Peters Cumberland Hehn Verzi

Berlenbach Dominates Stribling To Retain Light Heavy Title

In New York on June 10 Paul Berlenbach easily defeated Young Stribling in a 15 round world light heavyweight title bout. The blond champion dominated from start to finish, pounding the Georgian challenger and building a decisive lead as 56,900 fans watched. The judges' decision was a formality.

New York Paul Berlenbach Young

Senators Line Up Against Haugen Fee Plan

In the Senate the McNary equalization fee bill loses ground as debate tightens. A unanimous consent to limit debate is set, with a vote due midweek. Southern Democrats fracture over tariff protection while Mellon declines to endorse the plan.

South Senators Haugen Washington Senate

Officers Locate Liquor In County Following Raids

County officers conducted raids led by Sheriff Pannett and deputies. Archie Orndorff faced $500 bail for grand jury action, Hollie Wilson faced the same bond. At the Dunlop home three quarts of liquor and four quarts of singlings were found along with two barrels of mash. Emma Robinson of Stephens City had about a quart of liquor found, she claimed she gave it to her baby. she was released by Justice Tavenner.

Pannett Archie Orndorff Siler Tavenner Hollie Wilson Dunlop Wilson Emma Robinson Stephens City

Durkin Trial Seeks Bride Exclusion in Murder Case

Chicago June 11 Martin Durkin on trial for the murder of federal agent Edwin Shanahan asks that his bride Irma Sullivan Durkin be barred from the courtroom. He fears her presence may upset his former sweetheart Betty Werner who will testify as a state witness. Jury selection resumed with four sworn jurors and three tentatively accepted.

Associated Press Chicago Martin Durkin Edwin Shanahan Irma Sullivan Durkin Durkin Betty Werner

Kramer Brothers Given 40 Years

Leon and Jacob Kramer labeled brains of the Whittemore jewelry gang where both received 40 year prison terms for robbery. Three other admitted members await sentencing.

Kramer Brothers Associated Press New York Leon Jacob Kramer Whittemore

Lenglen Browne Final Postponed by Rain in Paris

The final for the international hard court championship between Mary Browne and Suzanne Lenglen was postponed from today to tomorrow due to rain in Paris.

Associated Press Paris Mary K. Browne Mille Suzanne Lenglen

Jess Sweetser Reported III of Flu On Steamer

A physician left New York aboard the cutter Manhattan to meet Jess Sweetser, the American winner of the British amateur golf title, who was said to be suffering from influenza aboard the steamer Aquitania. If his condition warranted, he would be quarantined on the cutter and brought ashore to a hospital.

Associated Press New York Manhattan Jess Sweetser Sweetser

Stock market gains strength after irregular start

New York notes constructive forces returning to action as stocks rise with breadth and volume. Main group follows market leaders higher while trading broadens past the million share mark before the third hour. call money falls to 3 1/2 percent and total sales near 1.69 million shares with a strong close.

Associated Press New York

Armory of Tourists Expands as Auto Owners Hit Roads

Traffic rush builds as 500,900 automobile owners prepare trips with essentials packed and gas tanks filled. Officials estimate this year 8,900,000 people will become modern nomads seeking the wide open spaces, a rise from last year.

Sartelle Valedictorian Delivers Inspiring Graduation Message

Miss Mary Elizabeth Sartelle, named valedictorian, delivered a dignified speech that impressed with its power and charm. The distinct delivery left a strong impression on the graduates and audience.

Sartele Mary Elizabeth Sartelle

Handley High School Class of ’26 Graduation Address

Dr Willian Mather Lewis, president of George Washington University, urged graduates to pursue useful education. Principal A M Jarman and Supt H S Duffey praised the class as they received diplomas in Bray caps and gowns amid a dignified Handley ceremony.

John M. Steck City School Board George Washington University Willian Mather Lewis Lewis M. Jarman Handley High School H .S. Duffey University of York Duffey Handley School Daniel Lion's den Bray

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