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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1926

Page

3

Miss Pearl Huffman Weds N F Painter At Frat Church

Miss Pearl Irene Huffman and Mr. Noah Franklin Painter, both of Page County Virginia, wed at noon in the Frat Christian Church. Rev A W Andes officiated. They plan a Washington D C honeymoon and future home there. Best man is Gov Harry F Byrd. bridesmaids and groomsmen named.

Pearl Huffman N. F. Painter Noah Franklin Painter Pearl Irene Huffman Page County Virginia Frat Christian Church A. W Andes Harrisonburg Washington Niagara Falls Painter Washington, D. C

Weddings and travels mark week in Valley and Winchester

Mr and Mrs William D Simmons of Long Meadows Opequon depart for Washington to attend cousin Frances Peyton Taylor to Edwin Caswell Brown in the Church of the Ascension. Capt John Bowers and Richard Donovan of Harrisonburg head to Chicago for the International Eucharistic Congress. James G Babbs family leaves Winchester for Phillippi to pursue health suitable work. Miss Markwood’s piano pupils hold a recital on South Braddock Street with solos duets and vocal selections. Lucille Senciadiver receives a pearl gift for perfect attendance. Delicious refreshments follow.

William D. Simmons Long Meadows Opequon Washington Frances Peyton Taylor Edwin Caswell Brown Florida Taylor Peyton Randolph Taylor Appomattox Church of the Ascension Valley John Bowers Richard Donovan Harrisonburg Chicago Captain Bowers Mr. Donovan Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Markwood Jessie Markwood South Braddock Street Lucille Senciadiver

Winchester and Clarke County Garden Club Meets

Mrs H B McCormac hosted the Winchester and Clarke County Garden Club on West Clifford Street. A large attendance heard Miss Bessie W Conrad preside as president and the club was handsomely entertained.

McCormac Winchester and Clarke County Garden Club H. B. McCormac West Clifford Street Bessie W. Conrad

Governor Byrd to Be Best Man at Beverley Palmer Wedding

The Richmond Times Dispatch reports Miss Elizabeth Amiss Palmer daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwin A Palmer will wed Mr William Beverley of Winchester this Saturday at Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Governor Byrd will serve as best man with Mrs Beverley Randolph Wellford Jr as matron of honor.

Isabella Mayo Cameron Alice M. Meredith Eugenia Tennant Fairfax Eleanor W. Parish Frances Westwood Beverley Elizabeth Strother Scott Harry F. Byrd Mr. Beverley Horace Henning Munson Edwin Amiss Palmer, Jr William Nelson Page Ewart Johnston Robert T. Barton J. Bradshaw Beverley Governor Byrd Beverley-Palmer Richmond Times-Dispatch Elizabeth Amiss Palmer Edwin A. Palmer William Beverley Winchester Grace Holy Trinity Episcopal Church

Loyal Temperance Legion Meeting Set for June 19

A called Loyal Temperance Legion work period meeting is scheduled for tomorrow June 19 at 2 30 p m. The gathering will take place at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South and attendees are asked to bring paper and sunshine envelopes.

The Loyal Temperance Legion Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South

Southern Methodists Hold Picnic at Opequon Lake Park

The Methodist Episcopal Church South held its first picnic of the season at Opequon Lake Park yesterday. Over a hundred members and friends enjoyed boating and fishing with a supper prepared by Sunday school ladies. The park's beauty and recent improvements were noted.

The Methodist Episcopal Church South Opequon Lake Park

Reception Held for Bride and Groom at North Home

Mrs. J. W. North hosted a Wednesday night reception for her son in law and wife Mr and Mrs P L Miller. A salad course was served during the evening. Out of town guests included Mr A M Staubly and Mrs Comrey of Martinsburg WV.

J. W. North P. L. Miller A. M. Staubly Comrey Martinsburg W. Va

Flag Day Observance Draws Local Returnees from Charlottesville

Local attendees listed include G. F. Norton Amos Schiack Harry Lovett M B Clowe Brodus Morris Dr C R Anderson and others who returned home after joining Monticello Virginia Flag Day exercises on June 14. The event at Charlottesville Lodge No 389 of the Elks featured a Municipal Band reading of the flag history and speeches by Robert Barrett and William Atwell plus songs and audience participation.

Messrs G. F. Norton Amos Schiack Harry Lovett M. B. Clowe Brodus Morris C. R. Anderson Herbert Larrick Edwin Snyder E. C. Yost Shirley Price C. K. Over Robret Barr Max Lewis W.S. Simpson R. L. Chaplin Monticello Thomas Jefferson Charlottesville Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Chaplin Mr. Waddell Robert S. Barrett

Carl Brown Returns to Duty at Commercial and Savings Bank

Bank teller Carl Brown resumes duties after a monthlong vacation spent traveling in Europe. He had been away from the Commercial and Savings Bank, returning to work recently.

Carl Brown The Commercial and Savings Bank Bank Brown Europe

Miss Hattie Stover Admitted for Exam at Winchester Hospital

Miss Hattie Stover remains a patient at Winchester Memorial Hospital awaiting an examination and X ray treatment as part of her medical care.

Bowen of Forsythe Co. Makes Winchester Visit

Mr. Bowen of the J. F. Forsythe Company, based in Front Royal Virginia, spent yesterday in Winchester on business.

Mr. Bowen J. F. Forsythe Company Front Royal Winchester

Local social notes mention travel and visits

Mrs. M. N. Aiken returned from Baltimore Md after business travel accompanied by her son Gordon Aiken. Mr. Albert Kramer is visiting relatives and friends in Baltimore. Mr. Charles Knight, recently at Winchester Memorial Hospital, has been moved home greatly improved.

M. N. Aiken Baltimore Gordon Aiken Albert Kramer Cawthorne Page Cawthorne Baltimore, Md

Slonakers Head for Akron to Begin New Life

Mr and Mrs W L Slonaker recently married depart for Akron Ohio to establish their future home. Mrs Slonaker is formerly Ethel Spaid of this city and taught this past school year at Strasburg High School.

W. L. Slonaker Akron Ohio Slonaker Ethel Spaid Strasburg High School Boyd Mayer Steele Stephens City University of Virginia Steele Goodyear Rubber Company

Miss Frances Boyer Heads to Summit Point for Weekend Visit

Miss Frances Boyer left today for Summit Point West Virginia to spend the weekend with relatives.

Frances Boyer Summit Point W. Va

Mrs W A Ryan Heads to Washington for Weekend Visit

Mrs. W. A. Ryan left today for Washington D C to spend the weekend with friends.

W. A. Ryan Washington, D.C

Dorothy Clark Returns to Duties at Local Bank

Miss Dorothy Clark has resumed her duties at the Commercial and Savings Bank after returning from Washington D C to her home locally.

Dorothy Clark Washington, D. C the Commercial and Savings Bank

Washington couple lodged at George Washington Hotel

Dr and Mrs E F Ross of Washington DC spent last night at the George Washington Hotel. The stay was noted in local society communications with no further details provided.

Mrs. E. F. Ross Washington, D. C George Washington Hotel

Byrd Family Arrives in Berryville to Open Summer Home

Mrs. William Byrd Maj. George Byrd and Mr. Alfred Byrd arrived in Berryville yesterday to reside briefly before opening their summer home Mas. Byrd will travel to Europe later for a planned trip.

William Byrd Maj George Byrd Alfred Byrd Berryville Mas. Byrd Europe

Local travelers and visitors noted in Winchester social notes

Mr and Mrs H Heyman of Jacksonville Fla spend last night at George Washington Hotel while touring the valley on their wedding trip and visit cousins Mr and Mrs Frank Lovett. Various residents including Col and Mrs Leigh Fuller, Mr Boyd Mayer Steele, and Mrs William B Davis are mentioned on return trips and visits.

Mrs. H. Heyman Jacksonville, Fla George Washington Hotel Frank Lovett Col Leigh A. Fuller Walter Reed Hospital Washington Mr. Fuller William B. Davis Glen Burnie Nannie R. Glass

Clevengers Return From Norfolk Visit With Friends

Mr and Mrs J M Clevenger return home from Norfolk Virginia where they were guests of Mrs Maufheimer Their party included Mrs Lester Kerlin and Mrs Clyde Sibert who were guests of Rev and Mrs J F Morgan former residents of Winchester

J. M. Clevenger Norflok Maufheimer Lester Kerlin Clyde Sibert J F. Morgan Winchester

Moorewoman to visit Wadesville Virginia with her father

Mrs. H. G. Moore travels today to Wadesville Virginia to spend time at the home of her father, Mr. J. L. Cox.

H. G. Moore Wadesville, Va J. L. Cox

Travelers from Jonesboro Visit Fort Loudoun and Winchester

Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Sharp and Mr. J. S. Williams of Jonesboro Arkansas left Fort Loudoun today for Hagerstown Maryland. Mr. Sharp looks at orchards with a view to buying and locating here. Mr. F. M. Bageant of Gainesboro Virginia spent the day in Winchester on business. Miss Sybilla Crisman is the guest of Mrs. A. D. Cunningham at Red Bud Virginia.

A. L. Sharp J. S. Williams Jonesboro Arkansas Fort Loudoun Hagerstown Sharp F. M. Bageant Gainesboro Winchester Sybilla Crisman A. D. Cunningham Red Bud, Va

Nurses Take Examination in Charlottesville

Miss Nellie Andrick a graduate nurse of Winchester Memorial Hospital is among the nurses taking the examination at Charlottesville Va Miss Andrick is accompanied by Miss Goldie Brown who will be the guest of friends there.

Nellie Andrick Winchester Memorial Hospital Charlottesville Miss Andrick Goldie Brown

Grace Bush Confined At Winchester Memorial Hospital

Miss Grace Bush of Winchester Memorial Hospital is confined to her room with an attack of tonsillitis during the illness period.

Grace, Bush Winchester Memorial Hospital

Mrs Lupton Family Visits Washington and Alexandria

Mrs. Mary S Lupton and her daughter Carrie of Clear Brook returned home after a week with friends in Washington and Alexandria. They were joined by Misses Dorothy and Virginia Lupton of Winchester.

Mary S. Lupton Carrie Lupton Clearbrook Washington Alexandria Dorothy Virginia Lupton Winchester

Music instructors visit in Harrisonburg and Chicago plan

Miss Sarah Furlow of Jackson Georgia and instructor at State Teachers College Harrisonburg has stayed with Miss Madeline Whitlock on Valley Avenue. Furlow leaves for Chicago to attend the Summer Masters School at Chicago College of Music and Whitlock will join next week to attend Chicago Conservatory.

Sarah Furlow Jackson State Teachers’ College Harrisonburg Madeline Whitlock Valley Avenue

Weekend Guests Arrive From Washington and Local Firms

Mrs Vert Barry Mrs Ben Wolfman and Mr Louis Wolfman wholesale butter and egg dealers of Central Market and Misses Edwards and Hu ber and Mr Arthur Shaffer of Washington are weekend guests of Mr Ben Wolfman.

Vert Barry Ben Wolfman Louis Wolfman Central Market Edwards Huber Arthur Shaffer Washington

Kingdom of Light and Kingdom of God Within You Service Plan

Sunday schedule at 20 West Cork Street led by Minister W L Dudley. Bible school 9:45 with L L Hockman supervising. 11 gospel sermon and communion on The Kingdom of God Within You. 3 pm children's day rehearsal, 8 pm Kingdom of Light program. No evening service. prayer meeting Wednesday 8 pm. Strangers welcome.

Bible School L.L. Hockman Kingdom of God W. L. Dudley

County Presbyterian Church Services Schedule

The notice lists preaching and Sunday school times for Cedar Cliff Cedar Creek and Mount Hope Chapel locations. It notes evening services begin Monday at 8 o'clock and Communion on the fourth Sunday morning. Reverend J Hoge Smith is the pastor for County Presbyterian.

County Presbyterian J. Hoge Smith Cedar Cliff Vaucluse Mount Hope Chapel Cedar Creek Marlboro

Grace Lutheran Church Services Announced

Grace Lutheran Church on West Boscawen Street schedules Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning service with sermon at 11 a m Senior Luther League at 7 15 p m and a sermon by Dr Freed at 8 p m titled A menace to the Living A cordial invitation is extended to all services.

Luther League Freed

Pierrot Lights the Torch at Market Street Service

The Market Street Methodist Episcopal church schedules a Children’s Day program at 11 a.m. in the Sunday school rooms after a 9:45 a.m. school meeting. Mrs. Carper leads the program noted for unusual interest. A 7:15 p.m. devotional for young people discusses The New Testament Canon, followed by an 8 p.m. evening worship with the pastor’s sermon.

Pierrot Carper

First Brethren Church Services and Events

First Brethren Church with Rev Emerson Rohart announces Sunday services at 9 30 am Sunday school 10 45 am and 7 30 pm evening. Wednesday prayer 8 pm. Rohart to Roanoke Va for conference June 16 17. Miss Ida Keller delegate. Also Rev M A Stuckey to speak on Brethren Sunday schools. Public invited. United Brethren North Braddock Street Rev George W Stover preaches 11 am and 7 30 pm with 9 45 am Sunday school and 7 15 pm Christian Endeavor. Children’s Day June 6 pm 7 00 pm.

Emerson Rohart Roanoke Maryland and Virginia Conference of the Brethren Church Ida Keller M. A. Stuckey National Sunday School Association of the Brethren Church Better Brethren United Brethren Christian Endeavor Marie Fries Silas Cather

Shenandoah Valley Baptist Women Meet at Charles Town

Mrs C T Owen Mrs James Elwett Mrs H C Jones and Mrs Lucy Pingley with son William Miss Lyda Chapman and Anna Ford attended the annual meeting of the Shenandoah Valley Baptist Women's Missionary Union held at Charles Town yesterday.

C. T. Owen James Elwett H. C. Jones Lucy Pingley William Lyda Chapman Anna Ford Shenandoah Valley Baptist Women's Missionary Union Charles Town

Miss Emma Eddy Ill at North Loudoun Street

Miss Emma Alice Eddy remains ill at her home on North Loudoun Street, continuing the same condition after a period of illness.

Emma Alice Eddy North Loudoun Street

Joseph Newlin Returns Home After Appendix Operation

Mr. Joseph Newlin, recently operated on for appendicitis at Winchester Memorial Hospital, has been moved to his home in improved condition.

Joseph Newlin Winchester Memorial Hospital

Borah Attacks McNary Bill as Unconstitutional

Washington June 17 Associated Press reports Senate debate on the McNary farm bill centered on clashes between two Western and two Southern senators. Leaders urged speed as arguments to vote on the measure were pressed before week’s end.

Associated Press Washington

Rev J Uther Neff Extends Sunday Service

Greenwood M E Rev J Uther Neff, pastor, will lead Sunday services at 3 pm with a sermon by the pastor. All members and friends are urged to attend and worship together in the house of the Lord.

Rev. J Uther Neff

Presbyterian Church Services and Schedule in Winchester

The Rev Dr F T McFaden will preach at 11 am and 8 pm on Sunday. Sunday school starts at 9:30 am with Bible classes for men and women at 9:45 am. Christian Endeavor meets at 7:15 pm with officer elections. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Presbyterian Church South Loudoun Street F. T. McFaden

Stephens City M E Church South Services Schedule

Stephens City M E Church South led by Rev James A Johnson holds Sunday school at 10 30 a m and sermon The Children s Ten Servants meet at 8 p m for Epworth League Fairview 3 p m Art of Living Kernstown 8 p m What Jesus Came To Do.

James A. Johnson Stephens City Epworth League Fairview Kernstown Jesus

Sunday services at First Baptist Church East Cork Street

Reverend EF T Clark presides as pastor with Sunday school at 9 45 a m In the morning and evening service at 11 a m and 8 p m Rev E J Tucker formerly of Stanley Baptist Church will preach at both services A cordial invitation is extended to attend all services B Y P U meets at 7 p m

First Baptist Church East Cork Street EF. T. Clark E. J. Tucker Stanley Baptist Church

Christ Episcopal Church Service Schedule

Washington and Boscawen Streets church announces 9 45 a m children service and Sunday school 11 a m morning prayer and sermon by Rev T K Nelson D D of the Virginia Theological Seminary 8 p m evening prayer and sermon by the rector No early communion service this Sunday

Washington and Boscawen Sts R. B. Nelson T. K. Nelson D. D Virginia Theological Seminary

Methodist Ministers Preach at Wesley Chapel and Redland

The Rev. H. W. Lindamood and the Rev. L. H. Stmmell will lead services at Wesley Chapel at 11 a m and Redland at 3 p m. Sunday school is scheduled at both churches at the regular hour.

Gainesboro H. W. Lindamood L. H. Stmmell Wesley Chapel Redland

Salvation Army announces open air and town services

Adjutant Craig announces Salvation Army events at Court House Auditorium and Union Chapel Martinsburg pike. Open air service Saturday 7 30 p m, Sunday prison visit 11 a m, Sunday school 2 30 p m, Bible classes for men women and children, object lessons. Evangalistic services 8 p m Tue Thu and weekly hall services 8 p m. Visitors welcome. Capt Ida Ellis assists.

Salvation Army Union Chapel Martinsburg Pike Adj. Craig Ida Ellis

Senators Split on Farm Measure With McNary Rider Debate

Senator Borah opposes the McNary rider calling it unconstitutional while Senator Johnson supports it as an economic ally. Senator Ransdell opposes the measure and Senator Caraway argues for it. Senator Will discusses the cooperative marketing bill as a rider, drawing fire from Heflin and Trammell who oppose striking naval stores from the measure. Borah warns he may withhold objection if the provision is removed to protect farmers.

Borah Idaho Johnson California Ransdell Louisiana Caraway Arkansas Willis Ohio McNary Senate Heflin Alabama Trammel

Farmers debate authority and experimental policy on cooperative boards

A heated Senate discussion questions a board's drastic and undefined power to levy fees based on estimated losses. Critics argue Congress cannot grant unlimited discretion and cannot force farmers into cooperatives. Senator Ransdell supports treating the bill as an experimental measure to try stabilizing American agriculture.

Congress Ransdell Europe America

Pullman Surcharge Upheld by Virginia Court of Appeals

The Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals reversed 1924 State Corporation Commission orders, ruling the Interstate Commerce Commission has authority over Pullman surcharge rates in intrastate traffic. The decision follows similar defeats in five Southern states, and cites that abolishing the rate would discriminate against interstate traffic.

Wytheville Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia State Corporation Commission Interstate Commerce Commission Atlantic Coast Line Als Commonwealth Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Alabama Mississippi Supreme Courts Virginia Supreme Court

Rail suit awards Richmond $650,000 damages

The Richmond Fredericksburg Potomac Railway case against F. and P. and Petersburg Rail Connecting Company involves over a half million dollars. The connecting company claims a contract to use tracks in Richmond and Judge R Carter Scott sided with the plaintiff awarding $650,000 as the railroad abandoned the main line with the new station construction in Richmond.

Richmond, Fredericksburg Potomac Railway Company Petersburg Rail Connecting Company City of Richmond R. Carter Scott Iith

Virgini t Bankers Association Opens Annual Convention

Roanoke June 17 With 450 visitors registered including women the Virgini t Bankers Association opened its annual convention amid a morning business session. President Walker Scott of Richmond delivered an address on installment buying and prosperity while Morton Prentis of Baltimore spoke on banking costs. The day featured receptions and a dance trip to Natural Bridge with 590 participants attending the afternoon outing.

Roanoke Virgint Bankers Association Natural Bridge Walker Scott Richmond Morton Prentis Baltimore Scott Onln Seasio

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