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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1925
Page
4
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Report from March 31 1925 notes the Mountain Confederate Dental Association accuses sculptor Gutzon Borglum of breach, alleging delay since 1923 and missing work at Stone Mountain. It cites $260000 contract, $135000 paid, only partial carving, and claims of model destruction and mismanagement amid pretensions of a stock venture.
A satirical verse portrays a versatile man able to ink, paint, plow, and repair, yet stuck as a lower tier tradesman. The speaker laments the paid work he cannot secure while the handyman endures endless tasks, from vet calls to car repairs, amid fading admiration.
The article enumerates various Methodist officials and locations including C. Stickley, F. Neele, J. Johnson, W. Gaither, W. Brubaker, W. G. Wintham, B. Switzer, and H. Sherman. It mentions Emory University, Drew Theological Seminary, and the Memphis and Virginia conferences, with references to district positions and a former father of Mrs. Pontinues.
The text lists the Moorefield district clergy changes and assignments including Rev H W Lindamood continuing work in Gainesboro, Rev H V Wheeler becoming presiding elder of the district, Rev German H Tyler tied to Hardy circuit, Rev W P Good at Capon Bridge, and John Paul Tyler remaining at P worth Church along with other named pastors and locations in Staunton Waynesboro and surrounding area.
Standing room only marked the Reformed Church picture services with 1,500 viewers at the Empire Theatre for Deliverance, the Helen Keller film. Rev Casselman spoke on Christ’s power to deliver, while the Sunday school room filled for The Story the Key Told Me, and plans featured Psalm twenty third imagery and shepherd songs. The pastor will preach on What Is There in Religion tonight. the public is invited.
Fort Lou doun Chapter D A R plans its monthly meeting at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at Miss Mattie Baker s West Piccadilly street home. Discussion will cover the float for the Apple Blossom Festival. Hostesses named are Miss Baker Miss Anne Briggs Mrs Richard S Jolliffe Mrs Elmer Griffin and Mrs Townsend Jolliffe.
Mr and Mrs Larrick return from Florida where they spent the winter season at Miami Beach and visited their sons in Tampa and Plant City. They will reopen their South Washington street home for spring and summer care.
Mr and Mrs Robert Moore formerly of Messena New York left last evening for Cleveland Ohio where they expect to spend the summer The couple had been staying with Mrs Ritter mother of Mrs Moore near town prior to their departure
Mr and Mrs L W McCormick and Mr and Mrs Charles Borum motored today to Baltimore where they spent the day with friends in Green Spring Valley.
Mr. William H Hottel of Washington spent the weekend in the area, returning to his home city after a brief visit.
Mrs Nathaniel Page of Charles Town has returned from a six week trip to Atlantic City. Mr and Mrs Van Metre Hack of Bartonsville spent yesterday shopping in town.
Miss Edith Milleson returns to Scotsville Virginia to care for her ill sister Miss Lillian Milleson who recently underwent sinus operation and is much improved. Mr. H W Leech of Washington is registered at the Jack Hotel.
Mrs H L Keen and her daughter Miss Florence Keen visited Mrs Keen's mother on the Martinsburg pike. Miss Rose Lee of New York City, now with theHmmer t store, resides at the Jack Hotel during her town stay. Mr L C Bromley departed for Martinsburg West Virginia to visit his sister Mrs William Elliott for an extended period.
Mrs John Boxwell came back last evening after visiting relatives in Washington.
Mrs John C Burns of Charles Town West Virginia spent yesterday as guest of Mr and Mrs A Taylor Ritter at their East Cork Street home.
The Rev and Mrs J Luther Neff left today for Baltimore to visit Mrs Neff's parents Mr and Mrs Frish and to attend a conference in Annapolis.
Dr P W Boyd returned from Roanoke Virginia after attending the funeral of his father in law Captain M M Rodgers. Mr and Mrs Allen Emmert of Martinsburg also returned from the funeral.
The Rev and Mrs B W Switzer returned from a Methodist Church conference in Washington. Mrs S F Willey and Mrs Ray Wiley with her son Billy spent the day at Middletown with friends. Mrs Roeder of Brunswick was a visitor in town today. Mr and Mrs Roland T Bryarly spent Sunday with friends in Hagerstown Maryland. Mrs N C Bowers returned to Martinsburg after visiting her brother in Berryville. Mr and Mrs John Pence of Broadway spent yesterday here to see Dr McGuire. Mrs Phillip Wilkins of Wardensville will visit in Pennsylvania with Mr and Mrs B F Hershman. Mrs Harry Henshell of Bunker Hill left for Charleston West Virginia to visit friends.
Mr and Mrs George Garvin of Berryville spent yesterday in town. Mr Scott Affleck Jr has taken a clerical position with the Union Bank. Mr Floyd Haines bookkeeper at the Union Bank was operated on yesterday at Memorial Hospital. Mr W 8 Dove who had been the nest since Sunday of Mr and Mrs A Sargent at their home in Ridgeway West Virginia has returned to his home in Clopper Maryland.
Mrs. James Sargent and Miss Fer die Dove of Ridgeway West Virginia spent today in town, extending social calls and visiting local shops and acquaintances.
Mr J F Dorney of Baltimore spent a business day in town. Mr and Mrs Foster Branson and Miss Florence and Dorcas Branson, who stayed two weeks at the George Washington Hotel, returned today to Chicago.
Miss Emma Susan Seibert daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Henry J Seibert Martinsburg W Va died yesterday at Memorial Hospital after an operation for appendicitis five weeks ago Her condition had improved until last week when complications set in She lingered until yesterday Funeral services will be held at her late home at 3 o clock Wednesday afternoon by Rev Dr A M Gluck pastor of Christ Reformed Church of which she was an active member and zealous party
For a number of years R. Casselman and a party of friends expect to go from Winer to attend the funeral. They associated with Miss Seibert in church work and were very attached to her. Miss Seibert is survived by one brother C. J. Seibert of Berkeley County and one sister Miss Lou Elen Seibert who resides at the home place on West King Street in Martinsburg.
Richmond Va March 31 Dr W A Plecker registrar of vital statistics for Virginia denies that bulletins circulated from his office insult the Negro race The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People charges otherwise and steps to cancel his appointment as special agent of the Labor Department are being pursued Plecker says pamphlets address educational health matters and aim to help the Negro while denouncing miscegenation in Virginia and elsewhere.
Poem by J. Herbert Bean from Covington Virginia celebrates Shenandoah Valley in blossom. Vivid imagery describes pink white and green orchards, rhythmic trees, and festive scenes under moonlight with dancers and revelers amid apple blossoms across hills and glens.
Former resident Theodore Sloat visits from Washington staying with John J. Sloat on South Main. Hart Sloat and Harry K. Sloat join from Washington. N Whitehead sails on Mauretania to England to visit Manchester kin. Bruce Tabler's sister Pauline Shiner reports her appendicitis operation and recovery prospects.
Mrs Vivian Ward will visit Washington to stay with her parents Mr and Mrs S F Wood for a period, as reported in local society notes.
Mr and Mrs William Leafe depart after being summoned here by the oath of the late Arthur Leafe. The family arrived in town on account of the matter and are now leaving following the proceeding related to the Leafe brother.
An advertisement touts Emerald Oil as a powerful germicide that quickly reduces varicose veins and enlarges glands, offering guaranteed results. It urges readers to buy a two ounce original bottle at Baker's Drug Store and to use as directed for noticeable improvement within days.
A brief notice states Hall's Caparr e Medicine relieves inflammation by local action. Sold by all druggists F. J. Cheney Co Toledo Ohio.
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