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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1925

Page

5

Service For Bishop Church in Clarke County

A memorial service for Daniel Sylvester Tuttle was held at the Winchester church with Rev. Robert B. Nel presiding. Attendees included Mrs. J. Beverley Sr and several local residents from Clarke County, reflecting community attendance across the area.

Bishop Church Winchester Ware Arka County Daniel Sylvester Tuttle St. Louis Robert B. Nelof Winchester J.everley Robert A. Bevey R. T. Barton Wil B. Cornwell William A. Tritt Robert M. Ward Athborne I’rances Jones

Winchester Girls Travel to Fort Defiance Formal Hop

A party from Winchester headed to Fort Defiance for a formal hop hosted by the Co Club of Augusta Military Academy this evening. The group includes Misses Julia, Dorothy Swimley, Emma Ginn laker, Judith McGuire and Georgia Had, with chaperones Mrs. Hunter H. McGuire, Mrs. Hor Browne and Mrs. Bryan Conrad.

Winchester Fort Defiance Augusta

Martinsburg Journal Marriage Notice for Turner Swartz and Mary Ruth Riges

A marriage license was issued in the county clerk's office to Turner Ashby Swartz a young farmer of Bunk Hill vicinity and Mary Ruth Riges of the same locality. The bride is 18 and consent was filed by her mother Mrs Milton Es. Phé foom is a native of Frederick county.

Hepp Martinsburg Journal Turner Ashby Swartz Bunk* Hill Mary Ruthriges Phé Foom Frederick Coun George Elizabeth Riz Miltones

Reception honors Rev J Luther Neff and Mrs Neff

The Market Street Methodist Church social club hosted a joyful reception for Rev J Luther Neff and Mrs Neff. A large crowd from the church and friends attended a program of solos and duets, followed by refreshments as gifts were presented to Mrs Neff.

J. Luther Neff Market Street Methodist Popal Church Neff

Memorial Association Meeting Planned for Decoration Day

This evening the Ladies National Association will meet at the home of William R Willis on South Street to finalize plans for Decoration Day observance at the Cemetery on Saturday May 30.

Memorial Association Ladies’ National Association William R. Willis South Street

Massey Family Return From Florida Winter Haven

William P. Massey and his wife return to their home after spending the winter and early spring in Winter Haven Florida. They were joined by her mother A C Farley of Auburndale and her mother-in-law Mrs Massey. Mrs Massey plans to visit here for some time.

Massey Winter Haven Fla William P. Massey A. C. Farley Auburndale

Grace Larrick Heads to Baltimore for May Day Weekendre

Grace Larrick travels to Baltimore for a weekend visit and plans to attend May Day exercises at Hood College in Frederick tomorrow. They will stay with Misses Rodgers during their stay in Baltimore, and Miss Stryker studied at Hood College last year.

Grace Larrick Baltimore Hood College Frederick Miss Stryker Misses Rodgers

Miss Billy Tomney Returns Home From Harrigonburg Visit

Miss Billy Tomney, after several days in Harrigonburg Virginia with her aunt Mrs J B Hicks, has returned and is making her home with Mrs Fred Stryker.

Billy Tomney Harrigonburg, Va J. B. Hicks Fred Stryker

Mrs J S Newcome Visits Leucre for Town Business

Mrs J S Newcome of Leucre spent the day in town on business duties meeting local officials and visitors, engaging in routine transactions and errands.

J. S. Newcome Leucre Buatnuss

Mrs. Timberlake Visits Bruce Town on Business

Mrs. W. B. Timberlake of Bruce town was in town today on a business visit meeting local contacts and inspecting activities.

W. B. Timberlake Brucetown

Northern Virginia Power Manager Attends Hagerstown Meeting

Mr Edward Stultz manager of the Northern Virginia Power Company spent today in Hagerstown where he attended a company meeting.

Edward Stultz Northern Virginia Power Company Hagerstown

Mrs Elizabeth Small Guest at Northwestern Grade Home

Mrs Elizabeth Small of Sarenac Lake New York is the guest of Dr and Mrs EB C Stuart at their home on the Northwestern Grade.

Elizabeth Small Sarenac Lake N. Y EB. C. Stuart

Mrs W A Clopper Visits Middletown Hosts Everlys

Mrs W A Clopper of Hagerstown is a guest of Mr and Mrs W A Everly in Middletown for a week while traveling.

W. A. Clopper Hagerstown Mrs W. A. Everly Middletown

Mrs McKinster Called by Death of Aunt in Martinsburg

Mrs H E McKinster is in Martinsburg where she was called by the death of her aunt Mrs Morgan Van Metre.

H. E. McKinster Martinsburg Morgan van Metre

Staunton Woman Shifts Guest to Hagerstown Home

Mrs. James R. Taylor of Staunton, who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Alexander T. Jones on Amherst Street since Tuesday, has moved to stay with her daughter Mrs. Richard Catlett at her home in Hagerstown.

James R. Taylor Staunton Alexander T. Jones Amherst Street Richard Catlett Hagerstown

Richmond Guest to Visit Dr. and Mrs. E C Stuart

Mr. Tynsdale Adams of Richmond is slated to arrive Saturday night as the weekend guest of Dr. and Mrs. E. C. Stuart at their home.

Tynsdale Adams Richmond E. C. Stuart

Miss Elizabeth Stuart and friends to visit Summit Point

Miss Elizabeth Stuart Miss Rosa lie Cox and Miss Lucille Anderson will be weekend guests of Miss Louise Withers at her Sum mit Point home.

Elizabeth Stuart Rosalie Cox Lucille _ Anderson Louise Withers Summit Point

Miss Theresa Lynch Heads to Washington Today

Miss Theresa Lynch departed for Washington and will stay until tomorrow night, leaving the city on a routine trip.

Theresa Lynch Washington

Guests at George Washington Hotel Weathers Nearby Delegations

Among the guests at the George Washington Hotel are N. Carpenter of Coshocton Ohio owner of Shenandoah Boxboard Corporation F G LaClear of Detroit Mich O E Drunker of Chicago and Senator and Mrs C B Weller of Maryland accompanied by Mr and Mrs F H Williams of Boston who were guests there yesterday

George Washington Hotel N. Carpenter Coshocton Ohio Shenandoah Boxboard Corporation F. G. LaClear Detroit Mich O. E. Drunker Chicago C. B. Weller Maryland F. H. Williams Boston

Falls Church Man Returns After Visit With Fries Family

Rufus C. Robinson came back to Falls Church Virginia last night after visiting his brother in law Edgar L. Fries and Mrs Fries at their North avenue home.

Falls Church, Va Edgar L. Fries North Avenue

Miss Hunter to Stay With Ward Family This Summer

Miss Caroline Hunter arrived from Washington and is staying with Mr and Mrs Robert M Ward on South Washington Street until her sister Mrs Marcy Campbell joins her. They will reopen the old Hunter home for the summer.

Caroline Hunter Washington Robert M. Ward South Washington Street Marcy Campbell Hunter

Mrs H S Crabill of Toms Brook Shopping in Town

Mrs H S Crabill of Toms Brook was seen shopping in town today, engaging with local merchants and selecting items during a routine outing.

H. S.crabill Toms Brook

Baltimore visit highlights kin and local travel

Mrs. J. M. Orndoff will be the guest of her sisters, the Misses Walter, in Baltimore for several days. Miss Loma Gordon of Stephens City spent the day in town with friends.

J. M. Orndoff Walter Baltimore Loma Gordon Stephens City

Mrs Carr to Visit Brunswick Woman on Market Street

Mrs. W. L. Carr of Brunswick arrived today and will be the guest of Mrs. H. E. Hawkins at her home on North Market street.

W. L. Carr Brunswick H. E. Hawkins North Market Street

Miss Flora Good Guests with Thornton Good Family

Miss Flora Good of New York visits her parents Mr and Mrs Thornton Good at their home near town, staying as a guest.

Flora Good New York Mrs Thornton Good Town

Mrs Newcome Returns Home After Festival Visit

Mrs. Mary Newcome arrives back at her Keyser West Virginia home today following a courtesy visit as guest during Mrs. Brook Smith's festival.

Miss Eleanor Boyd to Visit Aunt in Hagerstown

Miss Eleanor Boyd will be the guest of her aunt Mrs. Donald Neer in Hagerstown for several days.

Eleanor Boyd Donald Neer Hagerstown

Mrs Wright Returns Home From Opequon Visit

Mrs. W. T. Wright returned today to her home in Teeth after being the guest of Mr. C. Wright and family of Opequon for about ten days.

W. T. Wright Teeth Mr. C. Wright Opequon

Knight and Lynn Guests of Rowe at South Market

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Knight of Keysville and Mr. and Mrs. Vernor Lynn of Winterham visited Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Rowe on South Market street.

Samuel Knight Keysville, Va Vernor Lynn Winterham, Va A. F. Rowe South Market Street

New York Visitors Head South To South Carolina

Mrs George McDonald and Miss Jennie Kitchen of New York, guests of Mrs Jonah Reess and her daughter Miss Anni Reess, departed last evening for South Carolina to spend some time.

George McDonald Jennie Kitchen New York Jonah Reess Anni Reess Carolina

Social Notes from North Market Street Mansion Reopens

Misses Carter and Augusta Conrad who spent early spring in Washington have reopened the Conrad mansion on North Market street. Miss Thelma Lewis returns to Charleston after visiting Miss Kathryn Yost at her North Kent street home for ten days. Miss Mary Gold of Baltimore visits Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Crawford on North Washington street, arriving last evening.

Carter Augusta Conrad Washington Conrad North Market Street Thelma Lewis Charleston D. C Kathryn Yost North Kent Street Mary Gold Baltimore Frank B. Crawford North Washington Street

Fred L. Glaize Returns From Eastward Business Trip

Mr. Fred L. Glaize came home last evening after a business trip to eastern cities, reporting a productive journey and plans for forthcoming work engagements.

Fred L. Glaize

Visiting relatives and friends spans Detroit to Charleston

Mr Walter Williams of Stephens City visits relatives and friends in Detroit Michigan while Miss Ethel Hawse of Baker West Virginia spends the day with friends in Washington en route to Charleston where she will join the State Teachers Grad ing Board.

Walter Williams Stephens City Detroit, Mich

Mrs Williams and Son Leave for Baltimore to Consult Specialist

Mrs 8 R Williams of near town and her son Rodger Williams Jr depart for Baltimore today to visit Mrs T W Fonsill. There they will consult Dr Baer the tone specialist who has been treating Master Williams.

8. R. Williams Near Town Rodger Williams, Jr Baltimore T. W., Fonsill Baer Master Williams

Coca Cola Men Lunch Meeting in Martinsburg District

Coca Cola salesmen from Hagerstown Maryland to Staunton Virginia, including Martinsburg and Winchester, gather in Martinsburg for a luncheon at the nurses home of King’s Daughters Hospital. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. with luncheon served by King's Daughters Circle members. H C Crafton of Hagerstown arranged the event, part of periodic district conferences to foster trade ties.

Hagerstown Cumberland Valley Martinsburg Winchester Staunton Shenandoah Valley King’s Daughters Hospital Twe King’s Daughters H. C. Crafton

Embroidered Hair Picture Reaches Macao Harbor in Silk

A Canadian merchant’s wife Embroidered in silk with her own hair a delicately designed image of Macao harbor. She carried the shorn tresses across the Pacific to memorialize the voyage. A steward sacrificed hair to provide the white contrast in the relief. The note contrasts with history of printing with earliest devices. The oldest printer book is said to be the Diamond Sutra from 868 AD and block printing preceded movable type introduced between 1051 and 16858 with glazed ware type.

Jung Bo Canada China Macao Harbor Pacific

It Pays To Advertise Mickie Says Yeah

An excerpt shows a playful ad style with jumbled punctuation and shouting lines. The wording highlights a boastful boss who appears humble yet hints at streetwise intent, framed in a humorous broadcast-like tone.

President Coolidge on city congestion and transport reform

President Coolidge told a White House audience of secretaries from motor clubs that congestion in cities must be addressed through broad cooperation and inclusive planning. He warned that despite new transportation, population density has risen with skyscrapers and elevators.

President Coolidge Associated Press Washington American Automobile Association White House Mr. Coolidge

Michigan congressman dies after gallstone surgery

Representative Arthur B. Williams of Battle Creek Michigan died at Johns Hopkins Hospital after a post operative relapse. He was 55, a lawyer, elected to fill a 1923 vacancy and re elected to the sixty ninth Congress on the Republican ticket. He leaves a widow.

Baltimore Arthur B. Williams Battle Creek Mich Johns Hopkins Hospital Williams Michigan

Ten Communists Meeting Broken Up In New York

Police raided ten meetings of communists and sympathizers in New York on May Day Eve. All participants were driven into the streets. two young men were arrested for distributing pamphlets. The raid at the Workers' Party of America headquarters disrupted desks and seized literature with no violence reported.

Associated Press New York

Directors approve 999 year lease of rail line

New York May 1 Directors of the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway Company have approved the proposal by the Delaware and Hudson Railway Company for a lease of the property for 999 years. W T Noonan, president of the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburgh, announced today.

Associated Press New York Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway Company Delaware and Hudson Railway Company W. T. Noonan Buffalo-Rochester and Pitburgh

Western Union President Arrives in Winchester Tonight

New York based Newcomb Carlton, president of the Western Union Telegraph Company, is due in Winchester at 6 10 this evening aboard Baltimore and Ohio train No 51 in his private car. This marks his first visit to Chester area and possibly the first by a Western Union president to this part of the state. Carlton will park his private car at Charlottesville early next week before a motor trip through the Virginia Valley.

Newcomb Carlton New York Western Union Telegraph Company Winchester Washington Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Carlton Chester Charlottesville Carlino Valley of Virginia

Winchester Rural Charge Sermons and Services

Winchester Rural Charge Services at United Brethren Church led by Rev. R Ludwig schedule Sunday events at Mount Olive Mount Pleasant Sunrise Fairview and Pleasant Valley with Sunday schools at various times and activities including baptism, communion, sermon, Christian Endeavor and prayer meeting next Wednesday at 7 60 p.m.

Winchester United Brethren Church R. Ludwig Mount Olive Mount Pleasant Fairview Christian Endeavor Pleasant Valley Hristian Endeavor

White Post Circuit Services May 3

White Post Circuit services led by Rev W G Winton with Millwood and Boyce congregations. Millwood Sunday school 10 am and 11 am worship with communion. Boyce Sunday school 10 am and league officers installed at 7 pm evening worship.

W. G. Winton Millwood Boyce

Fragmented Text Reflects Family Dispute Rumor

The readable portion hints at a domestic quarrel or social ridicule aimed at a husband and wife. Name details are missing, leaving uncertainty about identities, dates, or places. The fragment suggests community reaction but provides no clear event, outcome, or authoritative statement.

Colonel Coolidge Faces Heart Block in Health Check

Boston May 1 physicians report Col John C Coolidge father of the President shows slow heart action and signs of heart block due to aging. The exact diagnosis and possible operation were deferred pending further study as Col Coolidge and Dr Albert Crambridge of Bridgewater left Massachusetts General Hospital for Plymouth.

Desaciated Boston John C. Coolidge Massachusetts— Eral Hospital A.brie Coolidge Massachusetts Genera Hospital Albert Cram Bridgewater Coleidge Plymouth

Public Utility Shares See Strength in New York Market

NEW YORK May 1 Strength activity of public utility shares marked the morning session with recent purchases in open market for control. Market showed increased activity with focus on railroad issues. Call money renewed at 4 per cent. Closing was strong with about 1,250,000 shares sold.

Associated Press New York

Hindenburg to Be Inaugurated May 12 in Berlin

BERLIN May 1 President elect von Hindenburg will take office and be inaugurated as president at noon May 12. The decision was announced today after annual council discussions.

Berlin Elec von Hindenburg Se Sion

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