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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1926

Page

3

Social and Personal Notes and European Trip Plans

A report on John Mills Jr.'s third birthday with twenty guests. Katherine Shillingburg sails from New York on the Andania with a party en route to Europe visiting Cherbourg and returning on the Berengaria from Southampton. The group includes Madelaine Pmich Katherine Tone Margaret Forster Margery Upham and others. A Crystal wedding anniversary surprise party honors Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Lupton with about forty guests expressing congratulations and gifts.

Pixs Samingburg Katherine Shillingburg Monument Avenue Richmond New York Europe A. Ta. Cta Yan N. Y National Park Seminary Forest Glen Cherbourg France Switzerland Italy Rhine Holland Belgium England Southampton Madelaine Pmich Katherine Tone Pittsburgh Margaret Forster Minneapolis Margaret Upham Canton Ohio Shillingburg Charles M. Ebert

Sixth Annual Hottel Keller Fravel Family Reunion Slated

The sixth annual Hottel Keller Fravel reunion is set for August 19 at Fishers Hill after an executive committee meeting last Saturday. W. J. Keller led the grounds committee. Katherine Benchoff and P. S. Rhodes joined the program committee. J. C. Hottel and Howard Rosenberger were named publicity committeemen. Office bearers are President M. H. Hottel, Vice President P. S. Rhodes, Secretary Harry Funkhouser, and Treasurer D. H. Keller. The event draws a large crowds every year. Mrs. Massey returns from Europe trip with her mother Mrs. M. B. Parmele and sister Miss Marian Parmele of Minneapolis. they arrived in New York aboard the Cunard liner Berengaria.

Hottel-Keller-Fravel Fishers Hill W. J. Keller Meessne Katherine Benchoff P. S. Rhodes Massey Europe Carl F. Massey Mrs. Massey M. B. Parmele Marian Parmele Minneapolis Minn New York

Arthur Family Starts Motoring Trip to Washington

Mr and Mrs Arthur of Ashland Kentucky and Mrs Oliver Steele with Miss Mary Woodford and Mrs Edmonds wife of the Rev Dr Edmonds left yesterday by automobile from the Northwestern Grade home of Mr and Mrs B F Arthur for a tour that will take them through Fredericksburg and Richmond before returning to Kentucky with visits planned in Washington and other points.

Arthur William H. Arthur Ashland Oliver Steele Mary Woodford Edmonds Dr. Edmonds Lexington B. F. Arthur Washington Fredericksburg Richmond Kentucky

Garden Club Luncheon Hosts Visiting Clubs at Willow Lawn

The Garden Club of Winchester and Clarke County hosts a luncheon at 1.30 pm tomorrow at Willow Lawn the residence of Mrs. Charles L Bowly on the Valley Pike honoring visiting clubs Fauquier County Club whose president is Mrs. Fairfax Harrison and the Warrenton Club guiding today Members of the Winchester and Clarke County Garden Club are invited to attend and pay subscriptions to treasurer Mrs C Fred Barr

Garden Club Winchester Clarke County Willow Lawn Charles L. Bowly Valley Pike Fauquier County Club Fairfax Harrison Warrenton Club Winchester and

Dr and Mrs Jackson Arrive For Visit At Vaucluse

Dr and Mrs Thomas J Jackson of Chicago arrive by automobile as guests of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Samuel D O Nea l at their home in Vaucluse this county. They plan to spend several weeks with the O Neals after making many friends in Winchester and vicinity during recent years visits.

Entertained For Little Son Birthday at Home

Mr and Mrs John Mills entertained a number of friends Saturday in honor of their little son s birthday anniversary with refreshments and games in a family gathering setting.

John Mills

Maryland Bride Mary Elizabeth Wood Weds Lloyd Jackson

Announcement of the marriage of Lloyd Dilwin Jackson and Mary Elizabeth Wood at Corbett Maryland in the Methodist Church on June 26 at 8 pm. The groom is from Winchester and a Handley High School and Virginia Tech graduate employed at Western Electric in Philadelphia. The couple will reside in Morris Pennsylvania after a wedding trip to northern New York and Niagara Falls.

Lloyd Jackson Pakes Maryland Lloyd Dilwin Jackson Mary Elizabeth Wood Corbett, Md Jackson Llewellyn Jackson Charles L. Wood Mr. Wood Martins Fairmont Avenue Morris, Pa Philadelphia Mr. Jackson Virginia Polytechnic Institute Blacksburg

Schmidt Couple Plan Summer at Culver Lake Cottage

Mr and Mrs Harry A Schmidt of South Washington street departed by car today for their summer cottage on Culver Lake New Jersey. They own a cozy cottage along the lake shore and likely will spend most of the season there.

Harry A. Schmidt South Washington Street Culver Lake New Jersey Mrs. Schmidt

Jacksons Move to Martinsburg West Virginia

Mr and Mrs Frank Jackson and their children have relocated from their longtime home to Martinsburg West Virginia where they will reside for the future Mr Jackson serves as manager of the Martinsburg plant of the Robinson laundry interests in this city

Frank Jackson Martinsburg W. Va Jackson Robingcon

Notable Shenandoah historian Dr Wayland visits Winchester

Dr. John W. Wayland, Shenandoah Valley historian and Harrisonburg State Teachers College faculty member, stayed overnight in Winchester as guest of E. W. Knee and family on the Valley pike. He departed today for Romney West Virginia with Mr. Frank B. Crawford of the city.

John W. Wayland Shenandoah Valley State Teachers’ College of Harrisonbure Winchester E. W. Knee Valley Pike Wayland Romney W. Va Frank B. Crawford

Local Couple Wed in Hagerstown Maryland

A marriage license issued in Hagerstown joins Bernard Herrell of Winchester with Blanche Roberts of Woodstock Virginia. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs W B Herrell of the city. The bride, class of 27 at Winchester Memorial Hospital Training School for Nurses, is popular in Winchester. They will live in Winchester now and later plan Washington DC. Dr and Mrs Lyons of Petersburg Virginia stayed at the George Washington Hotel.

Hagerstown Bernard Herrell Winchester Blanche Roberts Woodstock W. B. Herrell Winchester Memorial Hospital

Mrs Bessie Kramer Heads to Baltimore and Washington

Miss Bessie Kramer of the Commercial and Savings Bank will spend several days visiting Baltimore and Washington tonight.

Bessie Kramer the Commercial and Savings Bank Baltimore Washington

Shryock Family Guests in Baltimore Visit

Shryock and his daughter Pauline Shryock of Baltimore Md are guests of Mrs Yost and her husband at their West Piccadilly Street home during a family visit.

Shryock Miss Pauline Shryock Baltimore, Md

Richmond guests at George Washington Hotel

Col and Mrs Field and Mrs Field Jr of Richmond Va are guests at George Washington Hotel Col Field with the retired officers reserve corps of Richmond reached Washington after several days here with her family returned last evening to Washington

S. Field Richmond, Va George Washington Hotel Col. Field Atise Abate Sguoket Washington

Local Travelers Return Visit Family in Washington

Aye Ce ee DLT yeond returned home on North Washington street after visiting relatives in Washington. She was accompanied by sister Mrs Keith W Morris of New Cote who will stay with Mr and Mrs Miller. Mr C M Henkile left yesterday for a western trip to California on business and will return in about a month.

Aye Washington North Washington Street Keith W. Morris New Cote Miller C. M. Henkile California Henkle

Butler Couple Start Northward Motor Trip

Mr and Mrs Harry Butler depart for a northern journey by car starting today They plan to travel as far north as Buffalo New York with a stop in Lockport New York where Mr Butler will attend to business during the trip

Harry Butler Buffalo N.2 Lockport

Mrs C H Consolve to Return to Baltimore

Mrs C H Consolve will leave tomorrow from the George Washington Hotel for her home in Baltimore after spending several days there. Mr J A White of Norfolk spent last night at the G F House. Brett Hahn, manager of Staunton Western Union Telegraph Office, arrived and will join Mrs Hahn. They will stay with Mr and Mrs Robert Smith and Mr and Mrs Taylor Hahn on South Loudoun Street for two weeks.

C. H. Consolve George Washington Hotel Baltimore A White Norfolk G. F. House Brett—Hahn Staunton

Local residents and visitors share brief notes

Miss Katherine Grimm returns home from Front Royal Virginia after attending a Teachers Training School for Sunday school teachers. Leonard W. Riley of Indiana visits at Mr. G W Riley's home on South Braddock Street. D B Stultz spends yesterday in Frederick Maryland on business. Miss Zelma Carper of Western Union resumes duties after two weeks vacation.

Katherine Grimm Front Royal Leonard W. Riley Indiana G. W. Riley South Braddock Street D. B. Stultz Frederick, Md Zelma Carper Western Union Telegraph Company

Girls' Athletic Association Meets. Social Events Noted

The regular monthly meeting of the Girls' Athletic Association will be held tomorrow at 7 30 p m in the club rooms. Refreshments will be served. The group enjoyed a dance and swimming party at Crystal Caverns last evening. Mrs D C Funkhouser of Opequon Virginia and Mrs J E Sutphin of Winchester are guests of Mrs S C Williamson at her Roanoke home.

Girls’ Athletic Association Crystal Caverns D. C. Funkhouser Opequon Va J. E. Sutphin Winchester S.C. Williamson Roanoke, Va

Miss Helen Hardy Heads to Camp Checonda as Councillor

Miss Helen Hardy daughter of Mr and Mrs W G Mardy recently left for Camp Checonda at Lake Junaluska North Carolina where she will serve as camp councillor Miss Helyn Keeler is among others attending the camp.

Helen Hardy W.G. Mardy Camp Checonda Lake Junaluska N. C Helyn Keeler

Local Notables Change Stations in Navy and Vermont

Mr. James B. Vredenburgh left for Washington to enlist in the U S Navy and will be stationed at Norfolk Virginia. Miss Helen Massie daughter of Mr and Mrs W F P Massie attends Camp Aloaj in Vermont. Mrs Ida Trussell leaves this afternoon for Luray Virginia to visit her sister Mrs B M M Jobe who has been ill at her home there for some time.

James B. Vredenburgh Washington U. S. Navy Norfolk, Va Helen Massie Ida Trussell Luray B. MM. Jobe

Visitors and Trips Mentioned in Washington Schedule

Mr and Mrs CHfford D Grim visit Washington where Mrs Grim had tonsils removed yesterday at a hospital. Mr Herman S Barr, back from Virginia Tech Blacksburg, left for Richmond. Miss Kathryn L Dudley travels to Chicago to stay about a month with her brother and sister in law Virgil Dudley.

Mrs. Chfford D.grim Washington Mrs. Grim Kathryn L. Dudley Chicago Virgil Dudley

Rosenberger Attends Sister Grace’s Wedding Here

Mr. Graham Rosenberger spent the past weekend with relatives for his sister Grace Rosenberger’s wedding and has returned to Richmond Hill where he works on the editorial staff of the Richmond Hill Record.

Graham Rosenberger Grace Rosenberger Richmond Hill New

Mrs Kremer Harris Leaves for Richmond Visit

Mrs Linda Kremer Harris visits with her parents at their South Kent Street home before departing for Richmond Virginia where she will stay with Mr Harris. Mrs Stevenger of Charles Town and Mrs Langley are visiting Ed A Langley at his home. Mrs Clev enger and Mrs Langley spend the day at Stephensons Virginia with friends. Mrs Margaret St Ceran of New York leaves for Washington after visiting her sister Mrs Martin Wisecarver.

Linda Kremer Harris Mrs. Co. PL. Kremer South Kent Street Richmond Mr. Harris

Besner Woman and Daughter Depart for Baltimore

Mrs. Pearl Besner and her daughter Marguerite Besner, guests of Mrs. B. F. Taylor, departed today to return home in Baltimore Maryland.

Pearl Besner Marguerite Besner B. F. Taylor Baltimore

Mrs Harmer Hosts Daughters and Guests at Albin Va

Misses Joanna Jenny Lind Juanita Cora and Ruth Newcome spent last night at Albin Virginia as the guests of Mr and Mrs Herbert Harmer.

Joanna Jenny Lind Juanita Cora Ruth Newcome Albin Herbert Harmer

Anti Day League funding and actions in Pennsylvania primary

A discussion reveals the group spent funds and sent materials in Pennsylvania. They sent current literature, visited Philadelphia for consultation, checked member views on supporting William S. Vare, and mailed a form letter of support to about 30,900 members. They also sent two fundraising letters during the campaign.

Ware Pennsylvania Hing Charles S. Wood Philadelphia William S. Vare Senate Vare

Final debate on Kaiser's property bill in Reichsrat

Berlin June 29 The electorate rejected complete confiscation of the Kaiser’s properties in a referendum. The Reichsrat prepares final passage of a compromise bill to settle the Kaiser’s claim. Socialists undecided but likely to vote for the measure to secure a two thirds majority and avoid Reichstag dissolution.

Berlin Germany Reichsrat Kaiser

Cripple Rises From Shrine at St Anne de Beaupre

Frank Klupits of St Paul Minnesota, long crippled by an ailment, visited the Shrine of St Anne de Beaupre and reportedly stood unaided, left his crutches, and took a few halting steps. He returned to his hotel near the shrine as worshipers gathered, his crutches hung with others.

Associated Press Quebec St. Anne de Beaupre Frank Klupits St. Paul, Minn

Rotarians To Lunch At The George Washington Hotel

The Rotary Club will hold its regular weekly luncheon at 1 p.m. tomorrow at the George Washington Hotel. The announcement notes several out of town Rotarians and others will attend.

Rotary Club George Washington Hotel

Valley Favored As New Militia Camp

Virginia state military board adjourned without action on transferring Virginia National Guard property or changing firing direction at the Virginia Beach rifle range. Plans require War Department approval. range encampments sold after injunction denial. Debate over moving encampment to Shenandoah Valley met Norfolk opposition. range valued above 1 million dollars, a gift from Norfolk residents in 1908.

Richmond State Military Board Virginia National Guard Virginia Beach War Department R. Scott Carter Richmond City Shenandoah Valley Norfolk and Vicinity Norfolk W. W. Sale

Senate OKs Co-Op Marketing Bureau Bill in Senate

Washington June 29 The Senate passed the House co operative marketing measure without a roll call authorizing a 25 0900 appropriation for a new co operative market division in the agriculture department The Fess loan rider was defeated 54 to 26 leaving the bill to conference and near White House action this session The same day the Shipping Board voted to add 59 vessels to its fleet to move grain more efficiently for farmers.

Washington Fess Coolidge Senate Tonight Agriculture Department Ohio Senate House White House Shipping Board

Charter Granted to the R. M. Air Transport Corp in Winchester

The State Corporation Commission approved a charter for the R. M. Air Transport Corporation with headquarters in Winchester. Officers are Roy W. Richards president J I Menefee vice president and Alva C Richards manager. The firm plans passenger service nationwide from Winchester including Washington Baltimore Richmond and New York within hours. A flying field exists at Winchester and at Endless Caverns on the Valley Pike. Chief pilot J T Menefee brings ten years of safe flight experience and WWI instructional service.

State Corporation Commission R. M. Air Transport Corporation Winchester Roy W. Richards J. I. Menefee Alva C. Richards Washington Baltimore Richmond New York Endless Caverns Valley Pike New Market Shenandoah National Park Tieut. J. Tit. Menefee

Husband Granted Absolute Divorce in Winchester Court

Raymond E. Perrine is granted an absolute divorce from Dorothy C. Perrine by a Corporation Court decree in Winchester. He receives custody of their three children John R. Perrine William R. Perrine and Peter T. Perrine with the mother allowed to visit as appropriate not to disrupt schooling. The marriage began March 3 1909 and the defense alleges desertion in September 1922. Property rights remain preserved.

Raymond E. Perrine Dorothy C. Perrine Corporation Court of Winchester Mr. Perrine John R William R Peter T. Perrine

Men Drafted To Fight Fires In Nine Counties

San Francisco June 30 Hundreds of drafted and volunteer fire fighters battle brush and timber blazes across nine California counties. George Wilson a drafted worker was burned to death yesterday. Fires were sparked by lightning during storms considered the worst in 15 years. Low humidity and strengthening winds raised hazard as ranch houses along a twenty mile front were destroyed or threatened. Heavy grain damage reported.

Associated Press San Francisco California George Wilson

Plague and Death Rise After Mexican Floods

Leon Guanajuato reports plague hunger and death after a disaster last week. Six thousand families homeless as food trains arrive but remain insufficient. Crews guard sanitation as looters worsen conditions and funeral pyres burn bodies quickly with mass identifications often impossible.

Associated Press Leon Guanajuato Mexico

Stock Market Forged Ahead on Renewed Confidence

New York June 30. Returning confidence in financial and industrial outlook supported sustained stock market strength. Call money rose to 4 5 percent. Closing was strong with about 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 shares traded.

Associated Press New York

Win chester fire alarms call to report details

A misspelled notice urges the public to report fires to the proper fire company with extent nature and exact location to avoid triggering the entire department for small blazes.

Winchester Firement

Children Day Exercises Held at Burnt Church

The Burnt Presbyterian Church Sunday school supervised by Phil H. Gold held annual Children’s Day exercises. Rev T H Daffin of Kernstown offered prayer as the program opened with a recessional. Students presented recitations dialogues tableaux duets and solos plus a Story of the Cross pageant.

Burnt Presbyterian Church Phil H. Gold T. H. Daffin Kernstown Miss Thwaite Miss A Williams Miss Hawkins Mildred Louise Snyder Audrie Lillian Maphis Marie Lena Juanita Teets Dorothy Grensawalt Eva Alberta Daily Rosetta Ruby Densie Lewie Mary Catharine Buncutter Sue Whittaker Helen Schlack Alma Hilda Mattatine Orndorff Margaret Newlin Pansy Naomi Butler Virginia Hicks Julia Owens Mary Jane Daffin Lola Frye Gladys Godlove Lucy Massie Myrtle Virginia Renner Ducille High Vernie Milburn Florence Pelter Anna May Bunecutter Mildred Boyce Mabel Williams Opal de John, Clayton Herbert Buncutter Hedge Roomers Walter Pingley Glaize Lewis

Virginia Birthday Five Days Older Than United States

Richmond June 29 Five days older than the United States Virginia will enter the 151st year after midnight tonight as all official acts shift to the new year under a Virginia Supreme Court ruling in Smoot vs Peoples Perpetual Loan. Judge James Keith handed down the opinion noting Virginia's Bill of Rights adoption made it senior to the republic. No public celebration has been arranged.

Richmond United State of America Commonwealth of Virginia Commonwealth Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia United States Smoot Vs Peoples Perpetual Loan and Building Association Virginia Republic James Keith

Couple Weds in Winchester After License Issued Today

A marriage license was issued to Pon Ts Kelly of Ee bhoevenskitn and Miss Eleanor FYoyle of Philadelphia in Winchester. Kelly is a World War veteran from New York who lives in Philadelphia and lost a leg in France while serving as an Nras technician. Coyle is the daughter of Denis Coyle of Philadelphia.

Pon Ts Kelly Ee Bhoevenskitn Eleanor Fy.oyle Philadelphia John Kelly New York France Nras Hus Bride Daenis Coyle

Quo Vadis Lecture at Braddock Street Church

Dr Herbert Yeuell presents the fourth Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South lecture tonight at eight with a screen song service. More than 2099 color pictures will illustrate the program and the public is invited.

Herbert Yeuell Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South

Bill Dollar Advocates Local Buying and Winchester Pride

A 1926 feature presents Bil Dollar as Winchester’s best citizen promoting the power of local currency. He urges residents to buy from home merchants to support local workers, doctors, lawyers, and tradespeople, stressing civic duty to circulate money locally for prosperity.

Bil” Dollar Winchester Bil Washington Richmond F. W. Mozart

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John Mills, Jr D. W. Lupton Mrs. Lupton Mr. and Mrs. Lyons Petersburg, Va Herman S. Barr Margaret St. Ceran Martin Wisecarver Anti-Day League Ex-Kaiser Valley R. M. Air Transport Corp Burnt Church U. S. of America Braddock St Bill Long Williams the Nathanson Company N. Loudoun (Main
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