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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1925

Page

2

Otterbein Guild Elects Officers at Tuesday Meeting

Otterbein Guild of the United eh Church met Tuesday night with Miss Anna Mae Snake presiding. Twenty-four members read by the pastor Rev W Stover, then elected officers for the year including President Miss Pearl Brown and Secretary Madeline Anderson. Delegates to the branch W M A convention were chosen. plans for future work discussed. April meeting to be hosted by Mrs Norval Hottel.

Otterbein Guild of the United Eh Church Anna Mae Snake Sadie Hamrick W. Stover Yogiris Pearl Brown Hazel Bailey Retary Madeline Anderson Norval Bottel Basie Carpenter Charpt Coe Sadieges Madeline “Anderson Miss E Norval Hottel Kent ‘Street

Sloat Family Returns From Florida Outing

Mr and Mrs Sloat return to their home after a Florida trip described as a refreshing five week respite. The couple stayed at a Winter Park hotel and took several excursions around the Sunshine State during their extended vacation.

Sloat Florida John J. Sloat Toeir Winter Park

Sloat to Resume Duties at Commercial on Savings Banks

Most of his time was spent at Winter Park as Mr. Sloat prepares to return to work next Monday morning as cashier at the Commercial on Savings Banks.

Winter Park

Mrs Dorothy Skinker and Sherman Hooker wed in New York

The marriage of Miss Dorothy Anne Skinker of Green Court near White Penge Clarke County to Mr Sherman Abbey Hooker of New York took place at 6 pm on Tuesday March 10 at Miss Mar Mason Kennerly s home in New York. The ceremony was performed by Reverend John Haynes Holmes. The couple is on their honeymoon in Bermuda and will reside in New York City.

Sherman Abbey Hooker Miss Skinker Dorothy Anne Skinker

Personal News From Saunton And Martinsburg

Miss Mary Vance, cashier of the plaza cafe in Saunton Virginia, is visiting her parents at Stephens City in this county. Mr L Lester Ritter of Martinsburg West Virginia has been critically ill at the home of his father T H Ritter. Mrs Ralph ill of paenmnon will join plans to visit his father in coming days.

Mary Vance The Plaza Cafe inSaunton, Va Mrs. James Stephens City This County L. Lester Ritter Martinsburg W. Va Ralphill Paenmnon Eesa Oe T. H. Ritter

Birth day party for Little Miss Marion Myers at Washington home

Little Miss Marion Myers celebrated yesterday afternoon at a birthday party hosted by her parents Dr and Mrs W D Myers on Washington Street. Mrs W J Monahan returned to Alexandria Va after visiting her parents Rev and Mrs Peter Duborg on Smithfield Avenue.

Marion “Myers Mrs. W. D. Myers Washington Street W. J. Monahan Alexandria Peter Duborg Smithfield Avenue

Miss Viola Ritchie Leads Pentecostal Assembly in Frostburg

Miss Viola Ritchie of Frostburg conducts a Pentecostal assembly at the Odd Fellows hall at Market and Water streets. The meetings are held nightly at 7:30 for the public to attend.

Viola Ritchie Frostburg Odd Fellows’ Hall Market and Water Street

Miss Gladys Salesman And Marie Smith Depart Can ojaharie

Miss Gladys Salesman and Marie Smith, previously guests of Miss a McGlathery, have left for their home in Can ojaharie after several days of hospitality.

Gladys Salesman Marie Smith Miss A McGlathery Canojaharie

Mrs Zinn Hosts Dimmer at Clearbrook Residence

Mrs W C Zinn acted as hostess last night at a dimmer held at her Clearbrook home. The gathering brought together local residents for an informal evening of conversation and refreshment.

W. C. Zinn Clearbrook

Coshocton Man Guests at Jack Hotel in Ohio

Mr. N. H. Carpenter of Coshocton Ohio stays at the Jack Hotel as proprietor owner of the Shenandoah boxboard paper mill. Mr. J. B. Shepherd of Lynchburg is also several days at the Jack Hotel.

N. H. Carpenter Coshocton Ohio Jack Hotel Carpenter Shenandoah J. 8. Shepherd Lynchburg Jack

Pendleton Heads to Lexington for Brief Rest and Travel

Mr. Morgan Pendleton, who has been spending time here, left today for Lexington Virginia where he will spend a week relaxing with relatives and friends before returning.

Mr. Morgan Pendleton Lexington

Kathleen Ward Visits Mother in Ridgeway W Va

Miss Kathleen Ward visits her mother Mrs Owen Ward at their Ridgeway West Virginia home for a family visit.

Kathleen Ward Owen Ward Ridgeway W. Va

Miss Aida Loring Leaves Strasburg for Inwood Visit

Miss Aida Loring of Strasburg travels to Inwood for a week as guest of Miss Grace Cockrell.

Aida Loring Strasburg Inwood Grace Cockrell

Mr. Ries vel of Narbeth Pa at the Jack

Mr Ries vel of Narbeth Pa is at the Jack in a brief note from a local column. The item records a short sighting or visit, with no further details on event or outcome.

Mr. Ries Vel of Narbeth, Pa Jack

Girls' Athletic Association Tea at Legion Club Room

The Girls' Athletic Association will entertain next Wednesday at tea held in the American Legion club room.

Girls’ Athletic Association American Legion Club Room

Mrs Charles Consolvo Registered at George Washington Hotel

Mrs Charles Consolvo of Baltimore is registered at the George Washington Hotel.

Charles Consolvo Baltimore George Washington Hotel

Cline Couple Moves Residence to West Clifford Street

Dr and Mrs R Cline have relocated from their former home on West Water street to West Clifford street.

R.€. Cline West Water Street West Clifford Street

Mrs Wilmer Shryock Visiting Richards on Martinsburg Pike

Mrs Wilmer Shryock is spending time as the guest of Mr and Mrs Roy Richards at their home on the Martinsburg pike.

Mrs Wilmer Shryock Roy Richards Martinsburg Pike

Mrs Nichols Returns Home From Harrisonburg Visit

Miss Bess Nichols has returned to her Washington home after staying a month with her father in Harrisonburg, where she was a guest.

Bess Nichols Washington Harrisonburg

Miss Henshell Admitted After Tonsil Surgery

Miss Henshell chief operator for Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company rests at Memorial Hospital after undergoing removal of tonsils and adenoids yesterday.

Miss Henshell Cheasapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Memorial ‘Hospital

Local residents visiting and returning home in town

Mrs R Gray Williams visits friends in Baltimore while others travel locally. Mr William Hyatt remains housebound. Staunton residents Mr and Mrs Jerry Waller visit the George Washington Hotel. Miss Augusta Swart and son Charles Swart of Summit Point visit on business. Charles Worthington spends time in town. Mrs John Carmichael, guest of Mrs Lewis Hyde on West Water, returns to Lexington. Mrs E R Sperry and Miss Sadie Harris of Middletown shop in town. Mr and Mrs J Wenner with daughter Mrs H W Fench of Point of Rocks arrive to inspect dwellings for relocation. Mrs Davis H Walton of Stockertown spends the day here. Miss Lela Kitchen of White Post visits. Mrs Clara Schreck of Summit Point visits.

Jerry Waller Staunton George Washington’ Hotel John * Carmichalel Lewis Hyde West Water Street Lexington Wenner H. W. Fench Point of Rocks

Last Rites Held For Mr. Pearrell B & O Engineer

Ral eigh Colston Pearrell 59, a Baltimore and Ohio railroad passenger train painter and engineer, died Sunday after illness at 2632 Kate Avenue. Survived by widow Laura L Pearrell, his mother Mrs Pearrell of Hedgesville, and five sisters including Mrs Jacques and Mrs Bowers. Funeral held in Baltimore area with family present.

Frank Jacques John Bowers North Braddock Street Baltimore Raleigh Colston Pearrell Baltimore and Ohio Kate Avenue Pearrell Hedgesville Berkeley County W.va Laura L. Pearrell Jacques Bowers This City Hagerstown M. V. Laign T. §. Hogan Brunswick

Mrs. Rosenberger Is Laid To Rest

The funeral of Mrs. Eliga Rosenberger widow of Henry Rosenberger was held at St. John’s Lutheran Church after a home service at 510 South Washington Street. Rev Edward Smith of Bristol Tennessee officiated and burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. Friends and relatives from across the county attended the services.

Eliga Rosenberger Henry Rosenberger F. J. Woore Washington ‘Street St. John’s Lutheran Church Edward Smith Bristol Tenn

Woodmen Prepare Large Convention Here This Year

Woodmen officials announce a major convention to be held in Winchester with delegates from Hickory and other sections of the state. A local member received a service award for thirty five years of membership and Mr Capper’s West Water business hosts an exhibit. The group also reports a surge in roll additions and reelected officers. Senator Byrd’s candidacy drew applause during a convention reference.

Ae Pond Vention of OF Verhart Hickory Ty Wr Kaaie H.F. Byrd

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Saturnalia Roles Reversed During Ancient Rome Festival

During the Saturnalia festival in early December ancient Rome marked by role reversal where slaves wore masters’ clothes and served their owners while worshiping Saturn. The practice reflected social inversion and festive liberty within the Saturnian rites.

Rome

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