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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1925

Page

3

Fifteen Foals Registered at Kentmere Farm

Fifteen thoroughbred foals dropped this season at Kentmere farm Clarke county near Boyce Virginia. Nine fillies and six colts, bred in lines purely patrician with most sired by Superman dead son of Commando. Daughters of Superman sought after, with thirteen yearlings entered in Saratoga sales next August. One yearling by Superman from Gibraltar sold for 5000 dollars. All Kentmere mares foaled except Spectacular Girl bred 1924 to Superman.

W. J. Carter Kenneth N. Gilpin Kentmere Farm Clarke County Boyce Superman Commando An’ Aalay Bend Or Kentmere Frruary Imp. Sumbriar Cor Stence Rock Sand Sir Dixon Uperman Saratoga Gibraltar Rockton Gilpin Kentmare Spectacular Girl Royal Canopy Salvation Nell Salvation King James Right Merrie Kingship Chesut Merry Linnety Meta Ortolo Miss Hope Ballot Hitation Hermence Greek Wedding Aunty Sunshine Paladin Eternal Black Mantilla Sam the Sphinx Pebbles Simmy Neil Gow Lady Emmeline Cisqua His Majesty Machete Masetto Sylph Cyglad

Wedding Bells Pace Virginia Bride and Groom Events

Social list shows Many Rounds of Pleasure on Eve of Wedding for the couple from Ruther Glen Caroline County Virginia at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South. Guests attended luncheons dinners and gift showers. Rehearsal and dance followed, with performances by Madeline Whitlock organist and Miss Harriet Pearson songs.

Gar Ruther Glen Caroline County Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal” Church South Wayside Inn Middletown Tokus Inn Opequon Opal Robinson Gainesboro Madeline Whitlock Molay Marchetta Schertzinger

Eight Dry Men On Philadelphia District Fired

Eight general prohibition agents in the Philadelphia district were dropped on order of Commissioner Blair of the internal revenue bureau. The action followed the reorganization of the enforcement corps under Divisional Chief John A. Foster at Philadelphia. Blair would not disclose details and officials suggested more resignations may follow amid doubts over enforcement in Philadelphia.

Associated Press Washington Andrews Prohibition Philadelphia

Byrd to Address Editorial Association in Virginia

Senator H. F. Byrd arrives in Richmond to spend the weekend with his family. He is slated to speak at a luncheon tomorrow afternoon for about 150 members of the National Editorial Association visiting Virginia.

H. F. Byrd Richmond Senator Byrd National Editorial Association Virginia Green

Mrs Welch of New York Visits Martinsburg on Thursday

Mrs A C Welch of New York City formerly of Winchester was a visitor in Martinsburg on Thursday. She is spending the summer in Winchester and plans to return later in the season.

A. C. Welch New York City Winchester Martinsburg Welch

Mrs Aiken and party plan trip to Shepherstown

Mrs M N Aiken Gordon Aiken Viola Rice and Miss Sarah Bayliss will motor tomorrow to Shepherstown where Miss Bayliss will enter the Normal School for the summer term.

M. N. Aiken Gordon Aiken Viola Rice Sarah Bayliss Shepherdstown

Miss Farnsworth to Visit Summit Point This Weekend

Miss Alice Farnsworth of this city leaves today for Summit Point to be a guest of her parents over the weekend. She is employed with the Standard Oil Company.

Alice Farnsworth Summit Point Miss Farnsworth Standard Oil Company

Mr and Mrs Jasper Pangle Move to Pittsburgh Home

Mr and Mrs Jasper Pangle formerly of Middletown have relocated to Pittsburgh where they will establish their future home.

Jasper Pangle Middletown Pittsburgh

Philadelphia visitor calls on ailing North Braddock resident

Miss Kate Barr of Philadelphia arrived last evening to visit Mrs. Belle Noonan who has been indisposed for several days at her home on North Braddock Street. Miss Virginia Curtain, guest of Miss Mary Hyde on West Water Street, departed today for her home in Boston.

Kate Barr Philadelphia Belle Noonan North Braddock Street Virginia Curtain Mary Hyde West Water Street Boston

Attending Templar Conclave in Seattle

Mr and Mrs C Vernon Eddy plan to attend the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar triennial meeting in Seattle Washington from July 28 to 30 with Virginia representation. The trip includes social events and excursions to the Pacific Northwest as a follow on to the formal sessions.

Templar C. Vernon Eddy Seattle Wash Knights Templar United States Winchester Grand Commandery of Virginia Sol Cutchins Richmond

Mrs Dettra Returns From Brethren Conference

Mrs L R Dettra returned yesterday from Winona Lake Indiana where she attended the conference of the Church of the Brethren.

L. R. Dettra Winona Lake Indiana Church of the Brethren

Northern Virginia Power Manager Visited Winchester

Mr. O. F. Collins, appliance manager of the Northern Virginia Power Company of Hagerstown, spent yesterday in Winchester.

O. F. Collins Northern Virginia Power Pany Hagerstown Winchester

Mr and Mrs Paul R Turner Visit Winchester

Mr and Mrs Paul R Turner of Philadelphia are spending several days in Winchester enjoying local sights and hospitality during their stay.

Paul R. Turner Philadelphia Winchester

Student from Virginia Tech Home for Summer Vacation

Mr. Ansell Solenberger of Winchester, a Virginia Polytechnic Institute student, is now home for his summer vacation.

Ansell Solenberger Winchester Virginia Polytechnic Institute

Jarman Family to Visit Washington for Week

Professor and Mrs. Jarman with their son Master Morton Jarman will stay with Mrs. Hannah B. English in Washington for about a week. Mrs. English is the Jarmans' mother in law.

Jarman Master Morton Jarman Hannah B. English Washington English

Grace Cover Engaged to Francis Symington

Miss Grace Romayne Cover, daughter of Mr and Mrs Loring Andrews Cover of Winchester and Baltimore, is engaged to Francis Fife Symington son of Judge and Mrs W Stuart Symington Jr Yale senior. No wedding date set and dinner party at Green Spring Valley announced engagement.

Grace Cover Francis F. Symington Loring Andrews Cover Winchester Baltimore Grace Romayne Cover Francis Fife Symington W. Stuart Symington Miss Cover Thomas Cover Jane Bailey Cover Nelson Cover Symington Yale University de Courcy Wright Orrick Charles Symington James Symington Green Spring Valley

Mrs. Morgan Pendleton Leaves for Washington Visit

Mrs. Morgan Pendleton, longtime guest of Mrs. H. H. McGuire, returned today to her home in Washington after a several days stay.

Morgan Pendleton H. H. McGuire Washington

Miss Margaret Johnson Heads to Middleway for Visit

Miss Margaret Johnson leaves the city for Middleway to be the guest of her aunt Mrs. Lilly Johnson for a week.

Margaret Johnson Middleway Lilly Johnson

Mary Fisher of Marlboro Spends Day in Town

Miss Mary Fisher from Marlboro spent the day in town, engaging in ordinary errands and visiting local shops and neighbors.

Mary Fisher Marlboro Town

Guests at George Washington Hotel Named Henry Taylor and Richmond Murray

Henry Taylor and Richmond Murray of Richmond are listed among the guests at the George Washington Hotel, reflecting a gathering of visitors from the city.

George Washington Hotel Henry Taylor Richmond Murray Richmond

Visitor Miss Margaret Robinson Guest of Weems Family

Miss Margaret Robinson arrived today to stay with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Weems at the home of Mrs. Nancy Coble on Water Street.

Margaret Robinson Donald Weems Nancy Coble Water Street

Visitor Miss Kilgore From Hagerstown

Miss Mary Kilgore of Hagerstown visited town today.

Mary Kilgore Hagerstown

D A R Picnic Planned at Harewood Estate

Fort Loudoun Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold its annual picnic next Tuesday at Harewood the Washington estate in Jefferson county West Virginia. Members with donated cars are asked to meet at Handley Library at 1 30 p m and depart by 1 30 p m toward Bunker Hill Middleway and Aldridge near the Harewood estate for an anticipated party of about 15 cars.

Dp. A. R Harewood Fort Loudoun Daughters of the American Revolution M Harewood Washington Estate Jefferson County W. Va S. D. O'Neal Handley Library Bunker Hill Middleway Aldridge

Mrs. E. McGruder Returns from Richmond Visit

Mrs. E. McGruder of this city returned today from Richmond where she had been spending some time.

E. McGruder Richmond

Editors Favor Journalism School at William and Mary

The National Editorial Association will pursue establishing a school of journalism at William and Mary College in Williamsburg if approved by college authorities. The group also endorsed reviving the Virginia Gazette. Editors paid tribute to Woodrow Wilson at his birthplace and will travel next to Winchester and Washington.

Associated Press Staunton William and Mary College Williamsburg National Editorial Association Virginia Gazette Old Dominion Woodrow Wilson Winchester Washington

Trouble Breaks Out Afresh In Coal District

Striking miners with the British Imperial Steel Corporation seize control of Cape Breton coal trades. Night raids loot and destroy company stores across the islands collieries district while troops of 300 march from Toronto to the strike area to restore order.

Associated Press Sydney British Imperial Steel Corporation Cape Breton Toronto

Picnic and swimming party for Athletic Association girls

The Athletic Association girls will hold a picnic and swimming party Tuesday evening at two o'clock. Many girls have signed up, and most are expected to attend. Miss Margaret Kelchner is in charge of arrangements.

the Athletic Association Margaret Kelchner

New York Visitor Represents Johnson Company in Town

Mr. J Switzer of New York representing the James T Johnson Company was a business visitor in town today.

J. Switzer New York James T. Johnson Company

Martinsburg Trip Noted In Mrs. W. C. Johnson Visit

Mrs. W. C. Johnson spent today in Martinsburg on a shooting trip, visiting local sights and nearby countryside.

W. C. Johnson Martinsburg

American Legion Auxiliary to Meet Monday Evening

The regular monthly meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary will be held at 8 o clock next Monday evening June 15 in the legion building on North Main street. It is hoped all members will arrange to attend these meetings.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion North Main Street

Martinsburg Man Visits Parents This Week

Mr. Myer Estep, employed in Martinsburg, is spending a week with his parents Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Estep here.

Opening Leesburg dance draws Windsor guests

A large crowd from Windsor attended the Leesburg opening dance at the Leesburg dance hall last night. Notable attendees included Burr Powell Harrison Mrs. Robert Christian Miss Rosalie Cox Robert Glass Jr Buss Kern Fred Glaize Eliza and Jeanne Stuart Corridon Jones of Washington Frank Yantes of Front Royal William McGuire Morgan Grady and Horace Davis.

Winchester Leesburg Leesburg Dance Hall Burr Powell Harrison Robert Christian Rosalie Cox Robert Glass, Jr Buss” Kern Fred Glaize Eliza Jeanne Stuart Corridon Jones Washington Frank Yantes Front Royal William McGuire Morgan Grady Horace Davis

Subscriptions dance set for Monday at Winchester Club

Invitations issued for a subscription dance next Monday night at the Winchester Golf Club. Beverly Wright and Donald Nixdorff host with music by the Washington and Lee Orchestra. A large crowd of out-of-town guests is expected.

Winchester Golf Club Beverly Wright Donald Nixdorff Washington and Lee Orchestra

Travellers Meet at Jack Hotels

A party of travellers including Miss Beatrice Beck of Boston Miss Eldridge Mason Miss Emily Roper of Petersburg and Mr Frank Page were noted staying at the Jack Hotels during the period.

Jack Hotels Beatrice Beck Boston Eldridge Mason Emily Roper Petersburg Frank Page

Miss Lilly Boyd Visited In Baltimore Then Home at Selma

Miss Lilly Boyd has spent the winter in Baltimore and stayed a week at her home Selma on the Northwestern grade where she will spend the summer. Her sisters Mrs. P. R. Harrison and children Peyton and Miss Ann Harrison of Martinsburg will arrive soon to stay several months as her guests.

Lilly Boyd Baltimore Selma P. R. Harrison Peyton Ann Harrison Martinsburg

Miss Dorothy Swimley Returns Home with Guest from Waynesboro

Miss Dorothy Swimley, who has been attending the military school dances at Staunton and Waynesboro, has returned to her home accompanied by Miss Madeline Holler of Waynesboro, who will be her guest for some time.

Dorothy Swimley Staunton Waynesboro Madeline Holler

Byrd Visits Richmond Leader Spends Days at Amherst Home

Mr. Richard Evelyn Byrd arrives from Richmond and remains several days at his Amherst home, where residents welcome the notable traveler.

Richard Evelyn Byrd Richmond Amherst Street

Sampsells Return to Washington After Visit

Mr James Sampsell and his daughter Miss Ann Harrison Sampsell have returned to Washington following a few days in town visiting his father Reverend W H Sampsell and other relatives.

James Sampsell Ann Harrison Sampsell Washington Rev W. H. Sampsell

Walter Costello Spends Day in Upperville Town

Mr. Walter Costello of Upperville spent today in town taking care of business and visiting local shops, with residents noting his presence and routine errand activities.

Walter Costello Upperville

Miss Rosalie Cox and Burr Powell Harrison Go to Charlottesville

Miss Rosalie Cox and Mr Burr Powell Harrison depart for Charlottesville to attend the final dance at the University of Virginia.

Rosalie Cox Burr Powell Harrison Charlottesville University of Virginia

Mr Ewes Kennedy Visit in Washing on

Mr Ewes Kennedy of Washington is spending several days at the town, visiting prominent residents and taking in local sights during a short stay.

Mr. Ewes Kennedy Washingon

New Britain Couple and Mrs Rust Stay at Jack Hotel

Mr. and Mrs. A J Murray of New Britain Connecticut and Mrs E C Rust of Wilkes Barre Pa spent last night at the Jack Hotel on their way home from Florida. They said they were much pleased with the hotel.

A. J. Murray New Brittain Connecticut E. C. Rust Wilkesbarre Jack Hotel Florida

Citizens Band Delights Large Throng With Open-Air Concert

The Citizens' Band directed by Prof. W H Melllwee gave its first open-air concert on the courthouse lawn to over a thousand attendees. Applause praised the improved performance, with repeats planned biweekly through summer. The program included Philharmonic March, Prince Charming selections, Old Folks at Home, Spanish Gaiety, Bolero, and American Cadets.

Citizens’ Band W. H. Mcllwee Court House Lawn Mcllwee Mellwee Philharmonic Ringhet H. L. King C. W. Bennett Lake R. B. Hall

Rockefeller Jr and family overnight at Middletown Wayside Inn

John D. Rockefeller Jr and wife with four sons passed Winchester late yesterday on route south. They registered at Wayside Inn in Middletown and spent the night with a chauffeur, while the children rode a Ford. Local youths hosted a dinner as the party arrived, then retreated to rooms. Destination remained unknown.

John D. Rockefeller, Jr Winchester Middletown Wayside Inn Mrs. Rockefeller Rockefeller South

Defense Effort Narrowly Wins in Typhoid Murder Trial

Chicago June 13 The defense of William D Shepherd in the murder case of William N McClintock argued to erase testimony from Batelle Gerlin and select passages of a letter admitting insolvency. Judge Lynch allowed only portions of the letter to enter record, excluding the love letter parts while acknowledging bankruptcy and bleak prospects before McClintock’s death and large estate.

Associated Press Chicago William D. Shepherd William N. McClintock Stewart Batelle Gerlin Shepherd Lynch Crowe McClintock

Predicts Drouth Will Be Broken Tonight in Maryland

Baltimore June 13. Chief Forecaster James H. Spencer of the Baltimore weather bureau predicted the end of the drouth with showers and thunder storms forecast for tonight and Sunday. By Monday there should be enough rain to partly make up for six weeks of heat and dryness across the state.

Associated Press Baltimore Drouth James H. Spencer Baltimore Weather Bureau Spencer

Rev J D Hamaker resigns from Strasburg church

The Rev J D Hamaker, a leading Disciples of Christ minister for over half a century, resigns as pastor of the Christian Church at Strasburg Virginia. He retires due to age and health at 78, native of Pulaski.

J. D. Hamaker Lower Valley Christian Church Strasburg Church of the Disciples of Christ Pulaski

Investigation of Miners Attacks Underway in Cape Breton

Investigation began today into a new round of outbreaks by striking miners of the British Empire Steel Corporation in the southern Cape Breton collieries district. The burning of a Caledonia company store occurred early today and attacks on several company officials were reported last night at New Waterford. Five hundred troops remained at their steel plant quarters while civil order is restored. the southern area was quiet otherwise.

Associated Press Sydney British Empire Steel Corporation Cape Breton Caledonia New Waterford

Library to Close Early This Summer Hours Cut to 7 30 P M

Beginning Monday June 15 Handley Library will close at 7 30 P M through September 1. The seasonal early closing was started a year or two ago. Library hours will be 10 P M daily except noted otherwise.

Handley Library

Two Police and Gangster Killed In Gun Battle

CHICAGO June 13 Gangsters and police fought a close quarters gun battle resulting in the deaths of two police sergeants and John Genna, a gangster, with three other officers and two Genna companions wounded. Genna likely related to Angelo Genna, recently assassinated. The incident foreshadows a hard police war against gunmen and beer runners. Three listed dead and four wounded, including Sergeant Conway who is near death.

Associated Press Chicago John Genna Genna Angelo Genna Charles Walshy H. Olson Michael Conway

Motorists Caught In Sedan Plunges Into Water

Two women and two children were rescued when a sedan driven by Mrs Martha McRae plunged into Loch Raven. Mrs Hofsass, John McRae aged 18, and Ruth McRae 11 were in another car nearby and helped rescue the trapped occupants. All were treated for shock by physicians.

Associated Preas Baltimore Wemen Loch Raven Martha McRae Jong Hofsass Hamilton John’ McRae Ruth McRae

Woman Implicated in Centenary Student Death

SHREVESPORT La June 18 Mrs George W Gill was arrested today in connection with the death of Robert Read Centenary College student for which her husband George W Gill Loyola student is in jail charged with murder.

Associated Press Shrevesport George W. Gill Robert Read Centenary College Loyola

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