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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1925
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text describes Red Cross relief in a tornado struck area with emphasis on home support, per capita dues, and relief supplies. Mentions a suffering populace, funds, and the agency as a source of comfort, with references to character and duty.
The Associated Press reports from Chicago that on March 23 John Ball supreme Peet Knights issued a feat to William G. Egans, vice den ie Central Trust Com. The message calls for aid to tornado sufferers, urging Pythians to help those affected.
S Fullercon, once a lecturer in philosophy at Vassar College and head of the university philosophy department, is reported to have committed suicide at his home due to war related despondency tied to internment experiences in Germany.
Associated Press reports today a casualty list after a tornado struck several cities in Indiana and remote areas. Medical supplies including serum arrived, and state and local services organized water distribution while churches conducted services since the disaster.
A handbag was left behind at the Episcopalian canevita office and a parent was contacted for pickup. The note indicates a single item with unclear details from a partial OCR fragment.
A Winchester editor urges local shopkeepers and residents to support the Apple Blossom Festival and advertise Shenandoah apples. He argues the apple industry funds prosperity, boosts real estate values, and brings millions into circulation, insisting business leaders must invest to keep the industry profitable. He pledges to continue pressuring them until collective support is secured.
Inchester Hadron Co unveils two new star cars amid earnings drive. High demand and steady earnings growth mark the rollout as markets react to the launch and early sales data.
The Royal Arcanum in Virginia appoints F M Runnels of Richmond as field representative to boost membership before March end and ahead of the Winchester meeting. C Fisher oversees national field work while E grand council of Virginia supports district deputies in Norfolk Portsmouth and other cities. Runnels leaves Charlotte to promote the order full time. Bernard seeks re election as grand regent alongside other officers expected to be re elected.
General Pershing was appointed to supervise the Tacna Arica Plebiscite. The White House announced his selection to head the commission overseeing the election per the Chilean-Peruvian arbitration award.
March 23 in Pittsburgh PA buyers announced a price drop of 20 to 35 cents per barrel across various grades of Pennsylvania crude oil. Buyers and sellers reacted to the lower cost as markets adjusted expectations for oil prices.
Word from Berryville reports Judge Frank B. Whiting improving after a weeklong illness. He has stomach ailment and was able to sit up part of yesterday, but will likely take time before resuming routine circuit court duties in Clarke Frederick Shenandoah Warren counties and Winchester.
Doris Deane and Roscoe Arbuckle plan marriage tomorrow night at the bride’s mother’s home in San Marino near Pasadena. An earlier report claimed a prior ceremony, and Arbuckle’s former wife Minta obtained a divorce in Paris weeks earlier.
The Baltimore conference of the Methodist Church in Mount Vernon plans to vote on the unification proposal. Strong opposition exists in Baltimore with ministers and lay delegates weighing the plan, potentially recording a rejection for the two-branch merger.
Dr Frederick Henry Baetjer of Baltimore, a pioneer in X ray work, prepares at Johns Hopkins Hospital for the removal of his eighth finger to halt a burning condition that has cost him most of his fingers. He has undergone seventy operations, grafts, and skin renewals from his ray burned hand. Two colleagues plan to remove the last finger this week to check the advancing malady. Baetjer, born in Winchester and brother to City Councilman George Baetjer, is renowned in surgical and medical circles worldwide.
Rescue teams in Fairmont West Virginia date report 34 men trapped after Bethlehem Mine Corporation explosion. Fifteen bodies recovered yesterday and tonight, total recovered 29. Authorities question four former workers including Charles Groves in probe of blast. Some hope remains two men may have escaped in a remote section.
The Grace Lutheran Church completes a new Sunday school building seating 600 and can be divided into classrooms. Dedication on March 29 includes services at 9:30, 11, 2:30 with speeches by Rev. Dr. Cox and Rev. Dr. Smith. Bronze tablet honors Mr. Fries as benefactor, with plans to pay off the cost early.
Masons attend the funeral of late Dr Silas Mee Ashes at the family home in Stephens City. The service was led by Rev J D Hamaker with Rev J Hoge Smith assisting. Masons from Winchester Hiram Lodge No 21 aided in the procession to Green Hill Cemetery with interment in Masonic rites.
A dense fog enveloped a stop signal near Franklin Louisiana causing a head on crash between two Southern Pacific Mail trains. Thirteen people were killed and five were seriously injured. Engineer Frank Matthews was found responsible by a coroner jury after the eastbound train failed to heed the signal. Conductor J E Crane shouted a warning and pulled the emergency rope but impacts occurred as both trains collided.
Washington March 23 Joseph Rodgers sergeant at arms must pay Harry St George Tucker of Lexington Virginia a new salary rate of 10000 per year instead of 7500 as Tucker had requested earlier. The comptroller general ruled the new rate applies with back difference deposited to the treasury.
Legions benefit show at Empire Theatre is drawing strong local support with rehearsals advancing quickly. Tickets go on sale today with reserved seats after 10 o clock. advance purchase is advised due to limited seating for two performances. Capt George B Roszel leaves praise for the generous backing and high expected quality.
Sunday services at the United Brethren Church were crowded. Seven adults, ages 21 to 44, came forward, were baptized, and joined the church. In the evening 36 new entrants joined the Christian Endeavor Society. Revival efforts begin March 30. The Sunday school activity supported preparation for Decision Day and Easter.
Advertisement fragment notes No 2 white oats fit for seed, cleaned and offered by L L Hockman and Son. Nearby classified line lists a rental offer for a central small flat on Fort street with application details dated March 31.
An wr was present in Church last night services were held Rev Willis Herritt D died as former Winchester resident. The speaker praised the late author of many poems and noted his literary impact with tributes from magazines like Harper's. Dr. McFaden spoke of his domestic life and enduring sympathy within the community. He that the ends came honored the ripened soul and the crowd declared a great man fallen.
A fragmented account notes fashionable New York nightlife and theatre culture. The text mentions an upcoming performance featuring a girl, references to Mirth music and Hum, and hints at a travel sequence between New York and other venues. Names like Martha Stuart appear in fractured form amid varied scenes.
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