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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1925
Page
3
Fragmentary notes reveal debate over local postmaster appointment with discussion of duties and candidate Stouffer. Officials indicate decision on staffing and machines will wait until winter, with emphasis on qualification and readiness for the role.
Salvation Army Commandant and Mrs Map will host a special service Friday night conducted by Major Harrett newly appointed Potomar Division commander. Major Barrette assisted by headquarters staff in Washington will oversee a program including military music in an open air gathering at 7 15 o clock. Local officers and supporters are invited to attend.
Wheat prices dropped sharply in Chicago trading with a six cent break on the May contract to around 1.81 and a half, reflecting heavy selling and large arrivals at river terminals. The session began with higher values but quickly reversed as sellers overwhelmed buyers.
Miss Iriane Willis of Middletown married Leonte Rab in Lafayette Louisiana with a Presbyterian ceremony at 10 oclock. The bride wore navy serge, a red fox fur and rose hat. Attendants included the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs J H Willis and Mr and Mrs Frank Boyer. The couple plan to reside in Winchester for their future home.
A large gathering of neighbors and family in Frederick County extended extended birthday wishes to Estes Kline. The event brought together 40 or more attendees who shared a casual meal and kept the celebrant unaware of the plans.
Mr and Mrs Claude B Stickley have just returned from a pleasant automobile tour through Florida and other southern states with their nephew and niece. The narrative recalls Mrs Kine and a remark about being late. The party paused during an evening outing as they traveled.
Announcement made of Miss Mary McFarland and Mr. B Grayson for a wedding at Raionepee Church with Rev J Luther Neff officiating. The bride is the daughter of Luther Hayfield residents, and the groom is a son of Nursohn Ean on Gray Avenue. They will reside in the city after the ceremony.
A Kerristown community event hosted by the Ladies Aid Society of Opequon Memorial Presbyterian Church raised funds for Dr. Frank B. Crawford in China. The supper at Plain Field netted money for equipping a hospital with an electric light plant, aiding medical mission work overseas.
Miss Iva Bond of Mr and Mrs Walter Boyd Kerystown Tes returned last evening from Baltimore where she has been under treatment for a bone disease. Dr Baer, a noted specialist, reports her health greatly improved and a complete recovery expected. She was accompanied from Baltimore by Mrs Claud Kline.
Captain Mellane and Conductor Tala of the Baltimore and Ohio lines return to work after months at home due to illness. Mail and postal clerk Enféridin At Dance For Week End Visitors reports key figures, including Mr. T. W. Colbert of Point Lookout Md resuming duties after knee injury. Social notes detail a dance hosted by Mr and Mrs Maynard Wisecarver on Hast Piccadilly Street in honor of Miss Bichzella Henry with out of town guests Miss Winifred Gregory and Miss Cantte Wain from Shenandoah Collegiate Institute.
Local manager Mr Cawthorne hosted about thirty Standard Oil employees and salesmen at a banquet last night. After dining, a sales meeting followed where future business plans were discussed.
Mrs Emma Andrews formerly of Achester now of Boyd Maryland departs with relatives and friends. She plans to settle in a new home under construction on South Brad dock street, marking her future residence.
Mrs. C H Himelright has returned to her Valley Pike home after spending some time in Norfolk and Washington.
Mr. C. Q. Nelson of Chambersburg is a guest at the George Washington Hotel. He attended the fruit growers convention held here some time ago.
Mesers J B Robinson and FE A awson of Lockport New York are guests at the George Washington Hotel.
The Girls' Athletic Association will hold a tea on Thursday at their club room from 4:30 to after.
Mrs W G McCorkle of Charleston West Virginia spends a few days at the Jack Hotel to be with her daughters Margaret and Eliza McCorkle who study at Fort Loudoun Seminary.
Mr James D Hayden of Baltimore is spending a few days here on business at the Geo Washington Hotel.
Mr. B. E. Stifltz, manager of the Northern Virginia Power Company, spent the day at Berryville.
Mrs J Nathanson returned today from a trip to Newa where she has been buying spring merchandise. She visited stores and suppliers, selecting seasonal goods for her shop and noting design trends.
Mr and Mrs Frank Schaufhauser vote today for apartments at the home of Miss Ida Fisher. The event reflects local housing efforts and community involvement.
Mr and Mrs William Hottel expect to make Washington their future home. A note mentions Duval, son of Mr R P, and references dates in December and April. The fragmentary text indicates a household relocation.
A funeral service for the mother of Mike Mary Taha took place yesterday in the city. Details of the service and attendees were reported from the local area.
Mr C A Spence, a noted cigar salesman from Roshoke, registers at the George Washington Hotel.
Mr and Mrs A J Kline of Ridgeway West Virginia, parents of Bertha Kline of the Bay of Commerce, intend to move early next month and paint their future home here, planning a house south Boeidnek.
Mr Ross M Swimley travels this week to Philadelphia and Baltimore for business. He is expected to conduct meetings, review contracts, and visit client offices during the trip in these two eastern cities.
Mr and Mrs Ralph B Snapp and Mrs Snapp plan to return to Berryville Clarke County tomorrow or Friday after spending some time in North Carolina.
Fragmentary OCR suggests a domestic incident involving a daughter named Virginia and a person or group tied to Mrs Holmesea. Details are unclear but indicate a sting or confrontation at a location described as Inгton or similar and involving friends. Further readable context is limited.
Mr J A Armour departed yesterday for Wichita Kansas to inspect his sizable wheat belt holdings. He travels with Mr Rawin Fritts of Bartonsville who accompanies the trip.
Miss Hebrich, representing the Samuel Mervis Company of Philadelphia, had been a guest for about a week at the George Washington Hotel and left yesterday for Martinsburg, West Virginia, on a business trip.
Messrs F B Miller and H E Hollern with J A Fricker and Walter Black of the Hard Oil Company attended a banquet hosted by Mr Cawthorne at a royal mansion, with guests at the George Washington Hotel.
Mr R R Franey of Washington is here on business. He had many friends in town and was seen at local gatherings and shops during his stay.
A fruit grower notice from Richards Bros requests details of desired trees as soon as possible. The message asks for customer wants and references an order placement, noting a date code and urging prompt response.
Mrs Rose Lees Hardy directed a bi school project in Washington accompanied by Mrs Ww and Mrs Jarman. They were seen on South Washington street with Mrs Jarman traveling with her son Morton. Mrs English plans a week in Washington visiting her mother.
Official notice states Sheriff L. Rannet will offer a Star Stove Car T924 Model 11-9E at public sale. The terse fragment indicates an auction by the sheriff following an unspecified default or legal action.
Col Bryan Conrad spoke to the Lions Club at the George Washington Hotel about Winchester as it was forty five years ago. He touched on humorous incidents, noted surgical advances such as the first cataract operation, and mentioned notable attendees including Dr. Hugh McGuire and Dr. G. G. Snarr. The event's planned international dance was canceled and a ladies' dance was discussed.
Revival services at Pentecostal Hall on Water Street led by Evangelist M Frostburg, Md. Services begin at 7:30 PM with a call to come and be ced of the truth. P. Duborg signs the notice.
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