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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1925

Page

7

Governor Trinkle to Present Cannon at Legion Drive

Gov. E. Leo Trinkle promised a captured 150 mm artillery piece as a trophy for the American Legion endowment fund drive in Virginia April 6 to 12. Commander T. J. Michie Jr. said the prize will be one of the captured guns from the 1917 1918 Allied advance toward the Hindenburg Line.

Court House Virginia American Legion Endowment Fund E. Leo Trinkle T.J. Michie, Jr American Legion

Manager Speaker Denies Quit Rumors With Indians

Denying rumors he plans to drop from the Cleveland Indians lineup, manager Speaker declares no one on the club is good enough to replace him. He blames himself for 1924 indifference and cites his remedy as staying to lead. The Great Outfielder, who joined the majors in 1907, batted .244 last season and ranked with Ruth and Mesler in errors. Photo shows Lakeland Florida, dedication of a new $125,000 athletic field at the Indians spring training camp.

Cleveland Indians Speaker Ruth Meslin Lakeland, Fla Indians

Mrs Logan R Fay and Miss Clara Wood Return from Washington Trip

Mrs Logan R Fay and Miss Clara Wood returned last evening from a short trip to Washington.

Logan R. Fay Clara Wood Washington

Appreciation note from Dayton reader to Virginian kindness

John R Whitacre writes from Dayton Ohio thanking Light and vicinity and Winchester and Frederick County for support during Mrs Whitacre’s illness. He notes safe train passage on B and O to Cincinnati and praises Dr Pifer’s care. He expresses hope for recovery and gratitude for The Star’s regular coverage.

the Star Winchester Frederick County Pifer Whitacre Alohe Virginia

Local news from Capon Bridge highlights residents and students

Capon Bridge WV March 27 Miss Francis Monroe spent Thursday night with Mrs Fern Hiett. Several residents and new pupils at the high school are named including Verle edats Timber Ridge Ruth Spaide Hook's Mills Clara Frys Bear Hayfield. Local social updates cover visits, moves, and illness. the Ladies Aid Disciple church plans a monthly gathering April 2 at Mrs Conard Oates.

Capon Bridge W. Va Francis ‘Monroe Fern Hiett Lowell Hannam Junior Oalés Lee’ Heitz Verle A Edats Timber Ridge Ruia Spaide Itisburg Wind Toe Lynn Pom Near Bloomery Granville Martha Horner Minnicker Martinsburg Willan ‘Amabaugh Virginia Mia D. J. Shaler Rank Cumberlan Little Margaret Shuler Frank Schaffenaker Add Promain Sandy Phanholtz Winchester Shanholtz Harry

Christ Episcopal Church Services Detailed Schedule

Christ Episcopal Church lists 10 a.m. Sunday school 11 a.m. morning prayer and sermon on sanctification 7 30 p.m. evening prayer and sermon on The Barren Fig Tree No service at Stephens City People’s picture service at Empire Theatre 3 30 and 9 p.m.

Stephens City Empire Theatre

Harrison Talks Shenandoah Park and Apple Blossom Festival

Congressperson Harrison reports a flood of inquiries after two Congressional Record speeches on Shenandoah National Park and the Apple Blossom Festival in the Valley. Inquiries come from as far as California about local education facilities potential hostelries and family history connections to Lacy Springs Rockingham County. He notes publicity value and surprise at broad readership of the Record.

Washington Harrison Congressional Record Shenandoah National Park California Abraham Lacy Springs Rockingham County

Mrs Buchanan Is Given Two Years As a Forgerer

Margaret Buchanan former secretary to Representative Kendall of Pennsylvania is sentenced by the District of Columbia Supreme Court to two years in prison and fined 200 for forging endorsement of two veterans bureau checks in the name Martha Warfield. She appeals to the Circuit Court of Appeals and is remanded to jail awaiting the appeal disposition.

Associated Press Washington, Arch Margaret Buchanan Kendall Pennsylvania District of Columbia Supreme Court Sue Buchanan Circuit Court of Appeals

Light and Power Deal Takes Shape Inreaumerged Firms

New York March 28 confirmation by A E Filkin and Company of a large public utility deal involves Scranton Railway Co Altoona and Logans Valley R R Co Carbondale Gas Co in Pennsylvania and Mommnouth Lighting and Shore Lighting in New Jersey. New Jersey firms merge with Jersey Power and Light Co while Pennsylvania firms join Keystone Public Service Corp. Financing totals 23 million dollars.

Associated Press New York Pennsylvania New Jersey A.E. Filkin and Company Scranton’ Railway Company A‘toona and Logan's Valley Railroad Company Carbondale Gas Company Mommnouth Lighting Company Shore’ Lighting Company American Gas. and Electric Company

Snow Falls Over Blue Ridge in Western North Carolina

A Winston-Salem Sentinel special reports intense snow in the Blue Ridge mountains about 50 miles north of Winston-Salem. The coverage extends roughly 40 miles, with the morning snowfall affecting the region and highlighting wintry weather in western North Carolina.

North Carolina Associated Press Winston-Salem N. C Winston-Salem Sentinel Blue Ridge Mountains Here

Birthday Reflections Ask Yourself About Growing Old

A fragment discusses aging and friendships with odd wording and scattered names. It mentions a wedding on October 13 and a house number 18, referencing a ceremony at Mansfield. The text appears as a jumbled historical note with limited readable detail.

Ising Omdon Nnrse Ane He Neon Mansfield “Abet

Flag regulations vary by service in the United States

A note on flag procedures across branches states the flag is raised at a certain hour in the morning and lowered at sunset. The description references naval, army, and air force practices under various regulations, with some garbled wording surrounding the exact timing and protocol.

United States Navy Army

Mrs McDermott Operated On At Memorial Hospital

Mrs Roy McDermott of Knoxville Maryland was rushed via train to Memorial Hospital where she underwent a surgical operation soon after admission. Her infant born six days earlier was taken along by relatives as her condition was described as serious. The husband and several relatives from Knoxville and Front Royal were at the hospital.

Roy McDermott Knoxville Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Memorial Hospital Martha Strosnider W. C. Keeler Front Royal

Market Ends With Heavy Trading In Quiet Session

New York March 28 stock prices drifted lower in quiet trading with no urgent selling and no violent declines. Several popular industrial issues were in ample supply as the market closed heavy with total sales around 350000 shares.

Tm. Apevelated Press New York

President Cruising Down the Potomac

The Mayflower yacht carried President and Mrs. Coolidge for a weekend cruise. It anchored off Colonial Beach Virginia about 65 miles below Washington and continued downstream as a brisk wind blew.

Associated Press Washington Coolidge Colonial Beach Potomac

St Pauls A M E Church Men Day Program

St Pauls A M E Church sets Sunday as Men Day with 2:30 pm program and 7 pm A C B League. Sunday School at 2:30 pm, program includes solos duets quartets papers readings and visiting speakers. Girls and Boys Day scheduled for the first Sunday in April. Reverend A Clarence Walker, Pastor.

St. Paul's A. M A. Clarence Walker

Weather forecast for week begins Monday

The Weather Bureau predicts rains in the North and Middle Atlantic States with a split pattern. The first half of the week brings rain followed by a moderate second half, with cooler temperatures in the middle and late parts of the week.

Associated L’resy Washington Weather Bureau North Middle Atlantic

Passing Mark Ponders Sixth Vice President Burial

A Mast naturalization candidate asked who the sixth vice president was and where he is buried. The Detroit News notes uncertainty but asserts there was a sixth vice president and that he is buried somewhere.

Birlen Detroit News

Ancient Egyptian Chemical Arts Revealed

Ancient practices in Egypt covered dyeing gold work glass blowing baking and pottery making along with the use of the blowpipe showcasing early chemical craft skills and techniques.

Egypt

Star Advertisements Pay Miss Josephine Pittman Hosts

Miss Josephine Pittman of Charles Town W Va spends weekend with Mr and Mrs Hunter Williams at their Millwood Pike home. Granville Shirley and son Granville H Shirley of Cumberland MD visit Mr and Mrs French Thompson on Amherst Street. Mr and Mrs W B Who return from Florida to Opequon by car. Mrs K E King guest of Mrs Brooke Smith at 368 Charles Street returns to Brunswick MD. Mrs King is sister of Dr James A Newcome of Richmond VA and Prof Nelson Newcome of Richwood.

Josephine Pittman Charles Town W. Va Hunter Williams Millwood Pike Granville Shirley Granville H. Shirley Cumberland, Md W. B Florida Opequon KE. J.king Ben Brooke Smith Charles Street Brunswick King James A. Newcome Richmond, Va Saih Nelson Neicome Richwood

Colonel Brown's Wife Is Fatally Stricken On Train

Mrs. Edward T. Brown wife of Colonel Brown owner of Endless Caverns died suddenly Wednesday in New York after being stricken on a train. She was on her way from Washington to Forest Hills to visit her son Major Edward M. Brown and died at Bellevue Hospital. The body was sent to Georgia for burial. The Browns were connected with Washington and Atlanta society and related to the Woodrow Wilson families.

Gordon Brown Endless Caverns New Market Washington Edward T. Brown Colonel Brown New York Brown Georgia Atlanta Woodrow Wilson Forest Hills Edward M. Brown Bellevue Hospital

World Series Pilgrimage Rules For Leaves At Work

Good Hardware public notice outlines new workplace policy requiring employees to submit all leave requests before 10 a.m. on game day. Leaves cover toothaches severe colds minor ailments and absences for church picnics weddings funerals and similar events. Foreman in charge of each department will handle submissions.

Brisk Typhoid Patient Ends With Tiny Apple Quip

A four year old boy sick with typhoid fever persuaded his mother to share a small bite of an apple after she had forbidden broth. The boy, dubbed a young diplomat, asked for a piece to test if it would carry germs, turning a cautious moment into a humorous exchange.

Johnny

Gibbon's Inspiration Amid Rome Church Vision

A wary fragment describes 1764 events in Rome involving Gibbon, a church scene, and references to Roman authority and scholarly inspiration. The garbled text hints at a reverent account of Gibbon and the seven founders motif, with unclear details about the church and attendees.

Ara Coelt Rome

Oxford Is Forced To Abandon Races

The Oxford crew abandoned the race after two miles in rough water. Cambridge won the contest as the official time was recorded as 21 minutes, 60 seconds.

Oxford Nual Osford-Cambridge Oxonians Cambiage

Namie enya and the split amid teens in Ayman

A fragmented report notes Namie enya and teen dissension in Ayman as shifts in social ties and local tensions emerge amid unclear details. Names are partially garbled but the core notes a rift among youths and community actors.

Fragmented Phrase on Malar Jondwage Speech Records

A garbled report describes a speech attributed to Malar Jondwage with unclear wording about the audience count and learning. It mentions a large number of listeners and minimal context or clear details. The passage lacks coherent facts or verifiable specifics.

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