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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1925
Page
3
A fragmenting advice piece notes that worn shoes result from weak arches and spreading feet. It suggests that foot problems cause the footwear to break down under strain and misfit, emphasizing feet’ role in shoe wear and damage.
A sample program lists participants including Giffin, Sarah Carper, Kera, Alice Men a, Solo, Salvia, Leybach, Elizabeth Ogan, and others performing Duet and Solo pieces. Selections feature works by Bilbro, Mildred White, Waltz, and Entitled tunes like Melody of Love and Il Trovatore. The roster includes conductors and performers such as Edna Frye, Verdi massed pieces, and Holst selections with Carper and Robinson among listed names.
Continued from page one list of campaign heads and county representatives. Names include Rev. Dr. F. T. McFaden Dr. W. K. Micer and Robert B. Noonan with county delegates for Frederick Clarke Warren Rappahannock Shenandoah and Hardy counties.
A continuation lists musical student performances with numerous solos duets and trios. Named participants include Bertha Everhart Mary and McQuay Hilda Patton Spaulding Vanderbeck Cassius Stiles Frances Forney Helen Roborn Caroline Bahiman Lichner Gertrude Car Singer groupings span Edelweiss Glide Dreaming and other titles. selections include A Mountain Pink Gladys Waltz Youthful Gossip and Apple Blossoms.
Mrs. Henry, separated since October 1924 after fleeing repeated abuse, fears for her life as her husband Henry exploits promises to reconcile. He works on a Frederick County farm with good pay and food. She seeks a partial divorce and alimony, with Wray and Smith of Berryville representing her.
Williams Talk drew laughs as Rotary members praised the wit. The club plans a past presidents meeting next Thursday June 5 led by Fred Clerk and others in Winchester. Attendance is set for 100 percent to honor founder Fred Tk and celebrate the hotel’s first birthday on June 18 1924.
In Edinburgh on June 19 nearly 2,000 women from 61 countries attended the twelfth triennial World WCTU convention. Lady Astor greeted delegates urging unity in spirit against spirits. Miss Anna Gordon of Evanston, Illinois, president of the WCTU, spoke on Our International Progress and Power.
Senator Edwin F. Ladd of North Dakota is a patient at the Baltimore Church Home and Infirmary. He has been there about ten days receiving treatment for throat trouble. Dr. F G Taneyhill, his physician, could not be reached. The hospital said his condition is not serious.
In Baranu l Altai Mongolia on June 19 a powerful tornado left twenty eight dead and hundreds injured. Thousands of cattle were lost and about 130 houses were destroyed in the district. Global relief efforts begin as authorities assess the damage and response plans.
Appraisers of the personal estate of the late Albert C Brown and settlement of the estate account by executors C Clay Brown and Wash M Seal, recorded in the Corporation Court, show the personalty at 21911.26, equally divided between heirs C Clay Brown and Mrs Wash M Seal. The appraisement of Mrs Georgia B Conrad widow of Major Holmes Conrad filed in the same court shows personalty of 170908.40 composed mainly of United States and other bonds and stocks.
Joseph Burner a waiter and Edna Gaither both colored were issued a marriage license in the Corporation Court yesterday. The bride is a daughter of Jacob Gaither.
June 19 report shows shipping strike spreading to Hong Kong with Chinese students forming a Canton committee for a general strike. Ship sailings canceled. British volunteers warned of possible early mobilization. Foreigners seek refuge on gunboats in Shanghai disturbances. negotiations suggested in Peking to settle Shanghai disturbances and overall China conditions.
A Shenandoah Valley fund report shows 5000 dollars in cash paid toward securing a national park for the Blue Ridge. By date 10591 dollars in subscriptions have been raised, with Harrisonburg and Rockingham contributing over two thirds. Five counties have not yet reported, including Page and Warren. A Charlottesville meeting is set June 29 to discuss securing options on Blue Ridge land, with a New York donor offering to match part of the needed sum.
Mexico City report states that thirty members of the remaining rebel group in Vera Cruz were executed in the last fortnight. Additional War Department notes from Chihuahua and Coahuila say Adolfo de la Huerta loyalists have renewed border activity.
A motion for judgment was filed in Corporation Court by A C Oates and F L Oates against Charles Carver for 430.00 alleging removal of 30000 feet of lumber and many cords of bark from land belonging to the plaintiffs. The claim covers property value and land damage.
Mr. John Williams stays in Newport News Virginia as a guest of his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs William C Stuart Jr The social arrangement highlights family ties in the region during this period.
Rev Dr J W Duffey former Braddock Street Methodist minister who spent Civil War service with McNeill Rangers arrived in the city visiting his son Supt Hugh S Duffey of Handley Schools and Mrs Duffey. He spoke with old comrades at a United Confederate Veterans session in Staunton Virginia and now resides in Washington. Other social notes include Beulah Ramsburg surprise party with guests from multiple towns and a range of local residents attending events and outings.
Miss Helen Erb of Berryville has been spending time as a guest of Miss Mary Quick in this city. The friendly visit highlights social ties between neighboring towns and local families.
Mr Charles Willingham of Berryville married Miss Blanche Yeakley of Winchester yesterday at the Lutheran Church in Toms Brook. The Rev George S Beardon officiated with only Mr and Mrs Guy Smith of Albin as attendants. A buffet supper followed at the bride’s mother Mrs Yeakley’s home. The couple left for a trip to Washington and other cities.
The government victory to cancel Teapot Dome lease may send both the Sinclair and Doheny rulings to the Supreme Court. The Doheny decision has been appealed and government counsel said they will take the Sinclair case to the high court if Cheyenne’s result falters.
Miss Bessie Conkwright of the Lexington Gazette returned home after a week in the city researching genealogical records. She found Winchester and its people congenial and noted offers of help tracing family lines linking Winchester Kentucky to Winchester Virginia. She, a Winchester native, observed many similar family names and street names shared by the two towns.
Thomas Marshall of Woodstock Virginia Scott Grant and Chas R Mc Cann of Winchester judged the heavy draft classes at the Upperville Horse Show yesterday. Entries were not numerous but said to be of high quality. The hunting class was heavily filled.
Mr J Wilber Warner of Hargers town Maryland representing the Northern Virginia Power Company was in town this week.
Belgium aims to settle its World War I debt to the United States, with Ambassador Baron Cartier de la Marchienne stating Washington wants talks to begin immediately. He emphasizes Belgium’s loyalty and dignity in the settlement, noting a positive reception in both the capital and financial circles.
Mr and Mrs R Drury of Rye New York visit Clarke County Virginia for the Usperville horse show at the George Washington Hotel. They own a country place in Clarke County and are among the guests at the hotel during the event.
An historic Battery Hill memorial honors New York University men who served in various wars. The site features the Shamrock IV mast, Fort No. 8 marks, and captured 177-millimeter field piece from Marshal Farragut’s fleet, plus a 4.7-inch gun from the U S Albany. In the pictured group are Rear Admiral Charles Plunkett and Sir Harry Armstrong with Chancellor Brow.
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