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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1925
Page
1
In a tribute by the chairman, Dr Baetjer’s sacrifices in TB research are praised. The Star notes his operations to remove a finger, eye loss, and a career devoted to coordinated lab work. White voices cautious optimism that a cure will come through national efforts and dedicated medical labs.
Fannie Hurst will deliver the last Handley lecture tomorrow night at the Handley School auditorium. She studiess the stage and shop girl occupations for her novels and has crossed the Atlantic for material. Her talk, titled Let Georgette Do It, will begin at 8 45 to avoid conflicting with midweek church services.
The Associated Press reports York on March 31 as rallies surfaced amid stock market weakness. Buying support limited losses near early day lows, with several names trading at year‑low levels. Investors awaited dividends from American Can and recapitalization plans while renewed selling around the first hour influenced rates and market tone.
Dr William S Baer eminent Baltimore surgeon will be unable to address the joint meeting of Kiwanis Rotary and Lions clubs here tomorrow Lawrence Hollis secretary of the former club announced The invitation for Rotarians and Lions to meet with the Kiwanis Club remains in effect despite Dr Baers absence at this time
Fifty German Reichswehr troops drowned when a temporary bridge under construction by engineers collapsed over the Weiser River at Detmold. More than 100 soldiers fell into floodwaters while marching in field gear, and initial counts suggested at least 50 deaths with fears the toll could rise.
Thomas W. Mathews will address the mid week gathering in Market Street Wednesday evening at 7 45 on the subject Religious Beliefs of Many. He is to speak to the prayer meeting and discuss the topic in a practical manner for attendees seeking guidance.
The body of Miss Mary Fenton will arrive from Baltimore at 6 o'clock this evening and be taken to her brother-in-law Lewis Trier's home on East Clifford street. A requiem high mass is set for 9:30 tomorrow morning at the Church of the Sacred Heart, with interment in the Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers are William Keating M Lynch Joseph Sullivan James P Reardon and Michael Lillis.
A Yellowstone National Park fire yesterday destroyed Yellowstone Park Transportation Company plants at Mammoth Hot Springs including 88 buses and multiple shops and homes. Damage was estimated at 600000 dollars.
President Coolidge remains unresponsive to suggestions on policy toward Soviet recognition. He sees no warrant for reconsidering proposals to recognize the Soviet government and believes recent developments by other powers do not require a shift in American attitude.
A head on collision between an express and a Moscow suburban train near the capital last night left nearly 60 people dead and about 100 injured. It ranks as one of Moscow's worst disasters in history.
On April 2 1925 Mrs Grace Etter will demonstrate Electric Cooker at our office 13 N Main St from 2 p m to 5 p m You are cordially invited to attend
George Stottler, 72, Frederick farmer, died at Memorial Hospital after injuries from a buggy overturn near Woodbine schoolhouse in the Grimes neighborhood. He lost about a gallon of blood, had his left leg amputated, and suffered multiple injuries. Funeral set for Pine Grove Church Thursday at 10. He left a widow, with no children or siblings mentioned.
In Austin on March 31, former Texas governor James Ferguson had full political and civil rights restored after his wife, the first woman governor of Texas, signed an amnesty bill passed by the Legislature. She said it was the happiest signature she had written.
A new commercial dusting airplane quickly treated 17 500 peach trees in three hours in Fort Valley Georgia. Government entomologist Oliver Irwin Snapp says the method doubles usual speed while experts monitor early results for the Georgia Peach belt. A formal mortality test will follow data compilation.
Jesse Lasky motion picture producer and several film men escaped injury when their car overturned and caught fire near Dayline Louisiana while traveling from Shreveport to New Orleans. The wreck occurred yesterday and news reached Monroe after they passed through. All occupants reported unharmed.
The Baltimore annual conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South ends in Mount Vernon Place Church Washington and approves Winchester district reassignment. Rev Dr Harry M Canter becomes presiding elder of Winchester district succeeding Rev Dr Frank A Tyler as pastor of Salem Virginia church. Bishop Candler announces assignments across Winchester and neighboring counties with Canter replacing Tyler and a long list of appointive changes noted.
The Friendship Fire Co. No. 1 holds a regular meeting Thursday evening April 2 at 7 30. The meeting starts early so members may attend Raymond Hitchcock's Play at Empire Theatre. Capt. Fred W. Forney reports.
Barney Gookins, special organist for Thundering Herd, wowed Colonial audiences last evening with masterful play. His performance prompted immediate talks to hire him permanently as the $15,000 pipe organ seemed to respond to a genius at the keys. The paper hints a new slogan: Let’s go to the Colonial and hear Barney.
For sale brick residence of the late J Luther Maphis at Loudoun and Baker Streets with all modern improvements and double garage Also desirable building lots on Stewart Street near Handley Schools Easy terms Inspections by calling at residence or writing Mrs J Gordon Lindsay 400 North Loudoun Street Winchester Virginia March 25 1p 51
Star office advertisement seeks a faithful collie dog to be a companion for children. Readable OCR fragment only provides a brief notice with contact at the Star office.
Chicago reports wild wheat trading pushing prices down sharply with May delivery dropping to 1.40 a bushel amid heavy fund calls to shield brokers. Foreign selling intensifies market weakness as flour prices in Minneapolis also plunge to yearly lows.
The Woman's Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church held a large meeting reporting $2,273.21 raised for all causes. Rev. Dr. F. T. McFaden urged officers for the new year while retiring secretary Mrs. R. B. Slonaker gave a narrative on the year's work.
Twin girls born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Clérence Luke of Kernstown. One weighs 8 pounds and the other 9 pounds. Both babies and mother are reported doing well by the nurse.
New York date March 31 the State Athletic Commission definitively closed the Dempsey case. It returned 35 checks of 2500 dollars each posted by Harry Wills and Tom Gibbons to bind the match, effectively preventing Dempsey from fighting in the east this year unless he relents. The commission warned promoters against negotiating a bout in New York and noted attempts abroad, including Tex Rickett, to stage a match elsewhere.
Chicago March 31 Judge Hopkins refused to hear witnesses in support of William D. Shepherd’s bid for reconsideration of his release. He said the defense did not name the principal testimony. Further hearing was continued until Thursday.
The Girls' Athletic Association basketball team lost to Hagerstown High on their floor. The season capped twelve wins against a strong slate, with Libby Hauptman scoring five in the final game to reach a school record ten total, while Dot Hawthorne and Red Kelchner contributed as guards. Coach Miss M. K. Aulick led the team through ten victories in a tenacious season.
Dr Walter Cox will resume his office practice on April 1 signaling the reopening of his medical service. The notice marks a return to patient care after a period away from the practice.
Administration of D. W. Mellwee offers a great reduced sale of several vehicles including one Paige brougham one Jewett sedan one Jewett coupe one Jewett touring special and a lot of good used cars. Dated March 31. T. Russell Cather Admr. D W Mellwee.
A public notice urges supporters to mail donations to HM Sartelle, treasurer, for the Apple Blossom Festival fund. The item identifies the fund and the payment method, dated March 25.
Moling and Sea announces an anniversary sale on the 7th page featuring discounts across departments. Gear, apparel, and home goods are highlighted with limited-time offers and special prices for loyal customers.
The American Legion pledges to care for orphans of service members by adopting and fostering children through a national child welfare program. It seeks homes for war orphans, supported by its patronage and auxiliary, to provide health, education, and stability.
A young worker at the Camps works on Gamielahi street suffered a severe hand injury while in a mixing device. He was caught in the machine and taken to the North Street office of C. Swimley for treatment as his condition was reported improving today.
Friends report Mrs. M. H. Maddock of Memorial Hospital is pending a heart surgery. Her condition is not yet suitable for the procedure as experts work to alleviate a complication around her heart to enable the operation.
The Frederick County Equalization Board has organized with Rob Miller chosen as chairman after nomination by B Timberlake and seconded by Julius. Judge Whiting oversaw the new board, which comprises three county residents living in separated sections.
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