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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1925

Page

5

Berlin Attorney Here On A Short Visit

Berlin lawyer Herman Vonburg spent hours in town visiting Miss Bertha on business. He spoke confidently of Germany's rehabilitation and a new era of prosperity after Von Hindenburg's election, noting increased confidence. Vonburg, staying with the German consul in Washington, enjoyed Winchester and the Shenandoah Valley after attending West Point dances. Colonel and Mrs. Fuller anticipate joining Captain and Mrs. Henry Steer in Weld Maine in about a month for an extended stay.

Herman Vonburg Berlin Vonane Washington Winchester Shenandoah Valley Ter West Point Fuller Henry Steer Weld Maine

Miss Mildred Milleson Hosts Shower for Lillian Milleson

Miss Mildred Milleson acted as hostess at a miscellaneous shower last night at the home of her father, W. T. Milleson, on North Kent street. The event honored her sister, Miss Lillian Milleson, who is to be married tomorrow in Washington to Forrest Paulett of Scottsville, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Paulett. About thirty Winchester guests attended and refreshments were served. Miss Milleson received many gifts.

Miss Milleson Mildred Milleson W. T. Milleson North Kent Street Lillian Milleson Washington Forrest Paulett Scottsville W. F. Paulett Winchester Milleson

Marriage Plans For Miss Rhea Sager And Mayer Bergman

Invitations have been received from Mr and Mrs Louis Sager of Front Royal Virginia for the marriage of their daughter Miss Rhea Sager to Mr Mayer N Bergman. The wedding will be held next Sunday at the bride’s parents residence in town. The bride to be is described as an attractive girl with many friends in the city.

Rhea Sager Louis Sager Front Royal Mayer N. Bergman

D A R Invites Public to Subscribe to Wilson Fund

The Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution push a public subscription drive for the Woodrow Wilson Memorial Scholarship ahead of the October state conference. Mrs. Manly B. Ramos chairs the effort begun by Dr. Kate Waller Barrett two years ago. Previously limited to D A R members, the appeal now invites all who honor Woodrow Wilson to donate. The scholarship will be open to any Virginia youth from any school. Dr. H. R. Mellwaine, state librarian, led with a $50 contribution in this drive.

Wilson Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution Woodrow Wilson Manly B. Ramos Kate Waller Barrett America Virginia H. R. Mellwaine Atate Richmond Times-Dispatch

Mrs. McKay Opens Sunnyside For Summer at Stephens City

Mr and Mrs Antrim A McKay of Baltimore with their two daughters arrived recently and opened Sunnyside, near Stephens City, a summer home of Mrs Dudley Miller. Mr Miller, ill for some time at the Misses Jones home, plans to move to his country home soon as Mrs McKay and her daughters intend to spend most of the summer there.

Mrs. McKay Antrim A. McKay Baltimore Sunnyside Dudley Miller Stephens City Mr. Miller Misses Jones

Miss Lillian Jackson to Attend Summer Mission in Virginia

Miss Lillian Jackson left Saturday for Harrisonburg Virginia to attend the summer mission at the State Teachers College. She has joined the Handley faculty and expects to teach there next fall.

Lillian Jackson Harrisonburg State Teachers’ College Miss Jackson Handley

Mr Walton Peters Visits Chapel Hill Neighbor on West Germain

Mr Walton Peters of Chapel Hill North Carolina returns home after spending several days with Mr Allen Jackson at his residence on West Germain Street.

Walton Peters Chapel Hill, N. G Allen Jackson Weat Germain Street

Shower Honors Bride-to-Be Mildred Crispman

Mrs. S. M. Davis hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Mildred Crispman whose engagement to Finis William Darley of Miami was announced. The event at Glen Dobbin northwest of Winchester featured pink and white decorations, gifts displayed from a parasol, and refreshments served by two costumed maids.

S. M. Davis Misa Mildred Crispman Finis William Darley Miami Florida Glen Dobbin Davis Winchester Sybilla Crisman Miss Crisman Vivien Hobbs

Martinsburg trip and ill pastor noted in Martinsburg

Mr E Rhodes Huntsberry speeds through Martinsburg Virginia. Dr Edwin C Yost and his two daughters plan a motor trip to Missouri leaving Friday. They will visit Lewisburg Virginia to see Mrs Yosts father Rev W Q Talbert, formerly pastor of the Southern Methodist Church here, who is very ill at home.

E. Rhodes Huntsberry Martinsburg Edwin C. Yost Missouri Lewisburg

Winchester Gas executive buys Essex sedan

Mr Edward C Goss of the Winchester Gas Company recently purchased a new Essex sedan.

Edward C. Goss Winchester Gas Company

Andes Family Visits Larricks On Gray Avenue

Rev and Mrs A Andes and four children from a financial organization in Virginia visited Mr and Mrs D L Larrick at their Gray Avenue home yesterday.

Mr. Quarles Visits Baltimore Hosts on West Piccadilly

Mr. Quarles of Baltimore is spending a few days as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Ypset at their home on West Piccadilly Street.

Mr. Quarles Baltimore Mrs D. F. Ypset West Piccadilly Street

Keener Butsler Return Home After Visit in Pocomoke City

Mr and Mrs Keener Butsler return to their home in Pocomoke City Maryland after a week with the Rev and Mrs D Futsler on South Market Street.

Mary Jarrett Weds Dr. Carl Maphis in Strasburg Ceremony

Miss Mary L. Jarrett as bride of Dr. Carl B. Maphis at the Jarrett home in Strasburg Virginia. The R J D Hamaker Church of Disciples of Christ conducted the service with music by Mrs. U Houle of Washington and a solo by Eisie Jarrett. The couple planned a northern honeymoon before returning to Strasburg to establish their home.

Mary Jarrett Maphis P. N. Jarrett Strasburg Mary L. Jarrett Carl B. Maphis Hamaker Church of “ Disciples of Christ U Houle Washington Eisie Jarrett Winchester Ivy Hottle Pauline Knee Clarendon I. Holmes Crabill Spiker Saumsville Frederick Sencendiver

Larricks Visit Martinsburg Friends In West Virginia

Mr and Mrs D A Larrick and Mrs Roy Larrick motored Sunday to Martinsburg West Virginia and spent the day with Dr and Mrs T K Oats.

D. AL. Larrick Roy Larrick Martinsburg W. Va T. K. Oats

Mr C C Holliday Leaves For Washington

Jeweler Mr C C Holliday of Mowrey's will travel to Washington tomorrow for several weeks, leaving his store in charge during the absence.

C. C. Holliday Mowrey’s Jewelry Store Washington

Bank Teller Catches Six Bass At Opequon Lake Park

Eugene K. Davis of the Commercial and Savings Bank caught six bass while fishing at Opequon Lake Park yesterday. Each bass weighed two pounds and a half, totaling fifteen pounds.

Eugene K. Davis The Commercial and Savings Bank Opequon Lake Park

Rodney M. King Visits From Washington Over Weekend

Rodney M. King of Washington spent the weekend in the area. He is a former employee of the Northern Virginia Power Company and makes a brief visit noted by local residents.

Rodney M. King Washington Mr. King The Northern Virginia Power Company

Gold Family Guests At Crawford Residence In Richmond

Dr Edward T Gold and his daughter Miss Ada Gold and grandson Master Lloyd Gold of Richmond are hosted by Mr and Mrs Frank B Crawford at their North Washington Street home.

Edward T. Gold Ada Gold Master Lloyd Gold Richmond Frank B. Crawford North Washington Street

Professor Woodson Heads to Sulphur Wells for Summer

Prof G C Woodson, famed retired educator and father of Mrs Lester D Arnold, travels to Sulphur Wells Kentucky to spend the rest of the summer.

G. C. Woodson Lester D. Arnold Sulphur Wells, Ky

Fuller Party Plans Northward Motor Trip to West Point

Colonel and Mrs. Fuller along with Miss Jula Renor and Helen Fuller will depart Thursday by motor for West Point and spend time there with Katherine Briggs of Washington. Miss Fuller will later return to Winches.

Fuller North Leigh Fuller Jula Renor Helen Fuller Katherine Briggs Washington West Point Miss Fuller Winches

Mrs Dunn Returns Home From Washington Visit

Mrs William Dunn has returned to her home after several weeks in Washington as a guest of Dr and Mrs Wynkoop.

William Dunn Mrs. Wynkoop Washington

Balti more Social Guests Visit Market Street Home

Mrs. Alexander Kinnard of Baltimore is the guest of Mrs. Carson Haymaker at her South Market Street residence.

Alexander Kinnard Baltimore Carson Haymaker South Market Street

Visitors from Woodbury Honor Local Friends

Mr and Mrs Victor Dei of Woodbury New Jersey are now guests of local friends in town enjoying a courteous welcome from the community.

Victor Dei Woodbury, N. J Gueets of Friends

Mrs Will Irwin Returns From Washington And Baltimore

Mrs Will Irwin has returned from Washington and Baltimore where she stayed with friends during a period of travel.

Will Irwin Washington Baltimore

Mrs Briscoe to Stay At Shenandoah Valley Academy

Miss Annie L. Briscoe arrived from Washington and will be a guest for several days of Col and Mrs B M Roagel at the Shenandoah Valley Academy. Colonel and Mrs Rossel and Miss Sarah Chew will spend most of the summer at the academy.

Annie L. Briscoe Washington B. M. Roagel Shenandoah Valley Academy Rossel Sarah Chew Academy

Wingfield Leaves for Waynesboro Visit

Mr. P. P. Wingfield departed today for Waynesboro Pennsylvania to visit relatives for a month, continuing a family trip outlined in local notices.

P. P. Wingfield Waynesboro, Pa

Mrs G Li Craig Heads to Lewisburg Guests of Monroes

Mrs G Li Craig and her children journey to Lewisburg West Virginia to stay with Mr and Mrs J K Monroe. Mr Craig travels to Terre Haute Indiana to attend a Turner Brothers gales meeting.

Miss Elisabeth Larrick Shops in Middletown Town

Miss Elisabeth Larrick of Middletown was seen shopping in town today. Mr. A L Hieman, guest of his brother in law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lovett, has returned to his home in Greensboro County.

Elisabeth Larrick Middletown A. L. Hieman Frank Lovett Greensboro

Shulls and Gooks Host Florida Trip Return

Dr and Mrs J W Shull and son James Shull spent last night as guests of Mr and Mrs Harry Gook on their return trip from Florida.

J. W. Shull James Shull Harry Gookus Florida

Guests at George Washington Hotel Visit from Several Towns

Guests at the George Washington Hotel include Mr and Mrs J B Allen and children from Long Island staying ten days, district Firestone manager J C Pettit, Mr J B Baldus of Washington for several days, Mr and Mrs J C Boggers of Morgantown touring the valley, and Mr and Mrs L Sumner heading to Mount Airy North Carolina.

George Washington Hotel J. B. Allen and Children Long Island J. C. Pettit Firestone Tire and Rubber Company J. B. Baldus Washington J. C. Boggers Morgantown L. Summere Mount Airy N. C

Mrs Hullmelright Returns From Inwood Visit

Mrs Sam Hullmelright of Star Tan nery returned today from Inwood where she visited her brother O O G Ritter.

Sam Hullmelright Star Tannery Inwood R. O O. G. Ritter

Miss Melly Lindamood Returns From Le Church Visit

Miss Melly Lindamood returns today from Le Church where she visited her father Isaac Lindamood.

Melly Iindamood le Church Isaael Lindamood

Mrs Newton McDonald Improves at Memorial Hospital

Mrs Newton McDonald has shown substantial improvement after a period as a patient at Memorial Hospital. Her condition has stabilized and her doctors note encouraging progress.

Newton McDonald Memorial Hospital

Lovett Spends Time in Atlantic City Visit

Harry Lovett is spending a period in Atlantic City visiting the shore amenities and local attractions, taking in the boardwalk and enjoying the city’s entertainment options during a brief stay.

Harry Lovett Atlantic City

Mr and Mrs Donald Weems Travel to New York City

Mr and Mrs Donald Weems moved to New York City yesterday and plan to return here Thursday night bringing a brief visit from the couple to the metropolis.

Mrs Donald Weems New York City

Simmons Couple Away on Business

Mr and Mrs William Simmons of Opequon are away on business, with no further details provided on destination or duration.

William Simmons Opequon A& Business B

Sier couple returns home from weekend visit in Gerrard Street

Mr and Mrs K N Sier came back to Waynesboro Pennsylvania yesterday after visiting his mother Mrs Sarah Sier at her Gerrard Street home over the weekend.

K. N. Sier Waynesboro Sarah Sier Gerrard Street

Doctor Recovers After Bicycle Accident Injury

Master orp ohh dr. is recuperating from an accident Saturday when he caught his foot in a bicycle and tore part of his toe off. He is getting along very well.

Orp Ohh

Mr Samuel Coe Jr Visits Town On Electric Firm Business

Mr Samuel Coe Jr of Westinghouse Electric Manufacturing Company spent the day in town on business.

Samuel Coe Jr Westinghouse Electric Manufacturing Company

Mr D E B Stultz Visits Front Royal On Busin ess

Mr D E B Stultz, manager, spent today in Front Royal on business.

D. EB. Stultz Northern Virginia Power Company Front Royal

Baltimore Woman Visits Local Sisters

Mrs. Benjamin Price of Baltimore visits several days with her sisters Mrs. L. E. Kremer and Mrs. John H. Snyder in this city.

Benjamin Price Baltimore L. E. Kremer John H. Snyder

Miss Elisabeth Chaman Recuperating After Surgery

Miss Elisabeth Chaman who underwent an appendicitis operation last Friday is improving.

Elisabeth Chaman

Chesapeake and Ohio Board Reelect Amid Protest

The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway board was re elected at its annual stockholders meeting in Richmond on January 23. Minority stockholders protested the session alleging misgivings over the lease to Greater Nickle. Legal briefs for the Interstate Commerce Commission review tomorrow were to be presented in person by the minority.

Associated Press Richmond Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Nickle W. C. Faulkner Interstate Commerce Commission Washington Chesapeake and Ohio Nickle Plate

Miss Cammer Faces Possible Appendicitis Operation

Dorothy B. Cammer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Cammer formerly of Kernstown now living in Front Royal Virginia, will be moved tomorrow to Memorial Hospital for observation and likely appendicitis surgery. She is staying at the West Cork Street home of cousins Mr. and Mrs. Lester D. Arnold, with her mother present.

Dorothy B. Cammer Philip Cammer Kernstown Front Royal Memorial Hospital Miss Cammer Lester D. Arnold West Cork Street

Five Injured In Fire At Jersey City Plants

Five persons were injured when a fire destroyed the Barnes Manufacturing wood working plant on Westside Avenue at Corbin Place in Jersey City. The blaze spread to the Jersey City Carpet Cleaning Works and caused damage to a corner of the National League baseball park fence and grandstand. The Barnes factory interior was gutted with extensive damage.

Associated Press Jersey City N. J Barnes Manufacturing Company Westside Avenue Corbin Place Barnes

Stomach Remedy Promises Quick Relief or Refund

Baker's Drug Store and all good druggists offer a money back guarantee if Dr. Orth's Stomach Remedy fails to cure dyspepsia quickly and provide instant relief.

Baker's Drug Store Dr. Orth Ady

State lines to be wiped out by new day policy

Washington June 23. Reorganization of the prohibition enforcement section will obliterate state lines and create 22 new prohibition districts with federal judgeships. A prohibition administrator and two assistants, a chemist and counsel, will staff each district. The plan, approved by the President, aims to strengthen federal enforcement while preserving local cooperation. Assistant Secretary Andrews declined to discuss further steps amid anticipated shake-ups in enforcement personnel.

Associated Press Washington Treasury Department Andrews Mellen Renin

Mrs Nettie Ryan Gravely Ill After Operation

Mrs Nettie Ryan a prominent Worcester woman was moved from her North Washington Street home to Memorial Hospital for complications. The operation performed last evening was not completed due to the advanced stage of illness. Her family, including sons Louis, Glen, and Claude of the Navy, have gathered at the home with Roland C Ryan.

Nettie Ryan Winchester North Washington Street Memorial Hospital Ryan Louis Ryan Glen Ryan Wilkesbarre Claude Ryan United States Navy Roland C. Ryan

Coolidge Heads to Swampscott for Summer Vacation

President Coolidge left Washington with Mrs. Coolidge and a staff to spend the summer in Swampscott Massachusetts. The party departed after 1 p.m. on a special train and is to arrive there tomorrow morning.

Washington Coolidge Swampscott Mass

No Religious Instruction In School Hours

In Mount Vernon Westchester a court injunction bars using public school hours for religious instruction in churches. Judge Seeger ordered the Mount Vernon school board to stop fifth and sixth graders from taking 45 minutes weekly for religious training. The case, led by Lawrence B. Stein, involves the Free Thinkers Society of New York and notes Clarence Darrow offering aid.

Associated Press New York Mount Vernon Westchester Ge New York City Supreme Court Seeger the Plains Lawrence B. Stein Free Thinkers’ Society of Clarence Darrow Chicago

Co-respondent Held For Trial in Symington Divorce Case

Talbot W. Chambers, arrested on a statutory offense linked to his testimony about his relations with Mrs. Thomas H. Symington, pleaded not guilty before a Supreme Court magistrate. Bail of 100 was continued. His separate trial will begin later. a $500 fine or two months imprisonment or both could be imposed if he is found in violation of co-respondent liability.

Associated Press New York Talbot W. Chambers Mra Thomas H. Symington Justice ‘d Supreme Court U100 Chambers Baltimore

Child Drinks Kerosene Behind Illness Improves

Kenneth Ray Lineberg, 19 month old son of Mr and Mrs Gillard Lineberg of Fairview avenue, was seriously ill for several days after consuming kerosene and is now improving under Dr Shafer's care, according to family members.

Kenneth Ray Lineberg Gillard Lineberg Fairview Avenue Shafer

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