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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1925

Page

9

Beulah Hollinger Weds H Bruce Brill at Hagerstown Home

Miss Beulah Hollinger daughter of Mr and Mrs David Hollinger Green Castle quietly married Tuesday to H Bruce Brill son of Mrs H B Brill Capon Springs The ceremony at the James Buchanan home West Side avenue was performed by Rev G I Rider The couple left for Capon Springs for a week and will reside on West Side avenue upon return Mrs Brill formerly worked at Beards store and Mr Brill is with the Western Maryland Railroad Also note Virginia Pittman of Memphis visiting Peyton Marshall at Shantosh Valley Academy heads to Pittsburgh to visit relatives.

Hagerstown Globe Beulah Hollinger David Hollinger Greencastle H. Bruce Brill H. B. Brill Capon Springs W. Va James Buchanan West Side Avenue G. I. Rider Chester Buchanan Brill Beards’ Store Western Maryland Railroad Virginia Pittnan Memphis. Tenn Peyton Marshall Sh Nandosh Valley Academy Pittsburgh

Mrs Elizabeth Small Returns Home to Saranac Lake N Y

Mrs Elizabeth Small, guest of Dr and Mrs B C Stuart at their North western avenue home, has returned to her home at Saranac Lake New York.

Elizabeth Small B. C. Stuart Bape Saranac’ Lake N. Y

Hardy Family Heads to Baltimore for Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs W G Hardy and daughter Helen depart for Baltimore to spend the weekend with Miss Joel Hardy who is teaching nearby. The trip highlights family plans and a reunion with a relative teaching in the area.

W. G. Hardy Helen Hardy Baltimore Joel Hardy

Dora Lansford Visits Stephenson with Sister Emily

Cusin Dora Lansford of Stephenson spent today in town with her sister Miss Emily Lansford as they toured local shops and socialized with residents.

Cusin Dora Lansford Stephenson Miss Emily Lansford

Two Winchester Patients Aid in Strasburg Visit

Miss Mary Edmonson of Strasburg and Miss Dale Strosnider traveled to Winchester to attend Miss Seolia Strosnider who underwent surgery for appendicitis at Memorial Hospital yesterday.

Mary Edmonson Strasburg Dale Strosnider Winchester Seolia Strosnider Memorial Hospital

Guests at the George Washington House Include Regional Notables

Among the guests at the George Washington today were Dr and Mrs Mudd of Louis Missouri accompanied by Mrs H L Block and Miss Theodore fell who have relatives in Winchester Mrs Robert Stanfield of Washington and their daughter Miss Barbara Mr H E Portidge and Mr G D Lad ankt MR and Mrs Reginald Bragonier of Baltimore who will be there for several days and Mr and Mrs P B Pierson and Miss Pierson and Miss Smith of Morristown New Jersey Mr C H Hunter Mr W H Koch and Mr William Kennedy of Wheeling West Virginia Mr Koch is the father of the Kochs who are graduates of the Shenandoah Valley Academy.

George Washington Today Mudd Louis, Mo H. L. Block Mmss Theodora Fell Winchester Robert Stanfield Washington Barbara H. E. Portidge G. D. Lad Reginald Bragonier Baltimore P. B. Pierson Jes Pierson Miss Smith Morristown N. J C. H. Hunter W. H. Koch William Kennedy Wheeling W. Va Koch Messrs. Koch Shenandoah Valley Academy

One Killed and Eight Injured In Arkansas Clash

In El Dorado Arkansas a clash between about 200 white oil workers and around 90 black workers led to one black man dead and eight white men wounded. About a hundred shots were fired during the confrontation over job demotions at Standard Oil pipeline work near the oil fields eight miles north of El Dorado. The fighting began after the foreman refused to discharge the black workers, triggering an ambush attack as the group regrouped.

Associated Press el, Dorado Ark Here Standard Oil Company Mississippi River Oine

Fearing Blindness Woman Kills Self With Razor

In Hagerstown on May 7 Mrs. Mary Lanza, distraught after losing sight in one eye and fearing total blindness, cut her throat with a razor at her home on 233 South Locust Street. She was found in the bathroom after rising that morning intending to bathe.

Hagerstown Mary Lanza South Locust Street Sonta

When You Keep Your Nose Down The Grindstone

A Washington Post aphorism about effort and luck noting that steady work does not guarantee favorable outcomes. It reflects on the unpredictability of the world despite hard work.

Washington Post

Apple Festival Visitors and Local Shopper Notes

Mrs. John Morrison of Stepienson spent today shopping in town. Mrs. H. J. Fuld returned to New York after visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Ryan for the Apple Festival.

John Morrison Stepienson H. J. Fuld New York W. A. Ryan

Mrs Spdngler Of Strasburg Shops In Town

Mrs Charles Spdngler of Strasburg spent the day shopping in town with no notable incidents.

Charles Spdngler Strasburg

Mr C W MacIntyre Returns Home From Stephens City Visit

Mr C W MacIntyre, formerly a guest of Mr W Funkhouser in Stephens City, has returned to his residence in Washington after a period of visiting in the town.

C. W. MacIntyre Funkhouser Stephens City Washington

Francis Scott Key Hotel Manager Attends Rotary Kiwanis Joint Meet

Mr. E. R. Sager, manager of the Francis Scott Key Hotel in Frederick, was a guest today at the joint meeting of the Rotary and Kiwanis clubs.

E. R. Sager Francis Scott Key Frederick Rotary Kiwanis Clubs

Miss Minnie Herrell and Mrs Hat Shop in Town

Miss Minnie Herrell and Mrs Hat of Bunker Hill spent the day in town for shopping. They were observed visiting several local stores and stopping for refreshments, showcasing a pleasant outing by two local residents.

Minnie Herrell Hattie Hoff Bunker Hill

Mrs J B Faggin Spent Day in Ridgeway on Business

Mrs J B Faggin of Ridgeway was in town today handling business matters.

J. B. Faggin Ridgeway

Mrs H L Thorpe Visits Ridgeway Visitor in Town

Mrs H L Thorpe of Ridgeway was a visitor in town today visiting local shops and meeting residents. The brief stop highlights social ties between Ridgeway and neighboring communities.

H. L. Thorpe Ridgeway

Miss Steck Hosts Small Dance For Young Set At Home

Miss Susan Steck will entertain the younger set at a small dance Saturday night at her Fairmont avenue home. Dal Grady's orchestra from Shenandoah Valley Academy will provide music for the event.

Susan Steck Fairmont Avenue Dal Grady Shenandoah Valley Academy

Mrs H B Davis Heads to Cleveland for Races

Mrs H B Davis travels to Cleveland Ohio to join her husband who is pending time there. They plan to attend the races there on Saturday.

H. 8. Davis Cleveland Ohio

Insurance rep to stay at Washington Hotel on business

Mr. Charles Riley of Richmond, special representative for Agatha Life Casualty Insurance, will visit and stay a week at the George Washington Hotel on business with O. L. Jamison, the local agent.

Charles Riley Richmond The Agatha Life Casualty Insurance Company George Washington Hotel O. L. Jamison

Bridge Club Met At Mrs Leigh Fuller Home

One of the local bridge clubs gathered today at the home of Mrs Leigh Fuller on Sewart street for a social games session highlighting friendly competition and bridge play among neighbors.

Leigh Fuller Sewart Street

Captain Earl Lewis to Visit Barries This Weekend

Captain Earl Lewis, after two weeks of training at Fort Myer Virginia, will arrive Saturday and be the weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. George Barrie.

Earl Lewis Fort Myer, Va George Barrie

Miss Minnie Baker Returns From Rockville Trip

Miss Minnie Baker returns from a journey to Rockville Maryland detailing her travels and sights seen.

Minnie Baker Rockville, Md

Piggly Wiggly stockholders win control in court

Memphis Tennessee May 7 Associated Press reports preferred stockholders won a court ruling to retain control of the Piggly Wiggly Corporation. Chancellor Heiskell blocked the dividend on preferred stock declared last February until funds owed to the company were replaced, issuing an injunction to halt payment.

Associated Press Memphis Tenn Piggly- Wiggly Corporation Heiskell Held

Sale of Real Estate by Special Commissioner in Virginia

The Special Commissioner in the chancery case George S. Wingfield v Elsie McKee et al will sell at public auction in the Frederick County Virginia circuit court on Friday June 5 1925 at 11 o clock in the forenoon. The tract of 111 acres 2 roods 15 poles near Gore with improvements brings the deceased R Scott Wingfield s property. Terms require one third cash with the balance in two annual installments by bonds bearing date sale day and interest at six percent semi annually. Bond and security filed with clerk C C Brannon certifies bond of 1000 authorized. Auctioneer Roy P Duval.

Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia George S. Wingfield Elsie McKee Thv Court House Wincharter Gore R. Scott Wingfield T.ane Cather Roy P. Duval I. C. C. Brannon T. Russell Cather

Flax crop outlook grows with diversifying farming

Federal and state agencies encourage flax planting in the northern Great Plains to diversify the spring wheat belt. Area rose to 2,061,000 acres in 1928 with production at about 17.42 million bushels, aided by wilt resistant varieties like North Dakota Resistant No 114. Preliminary 1924 estimates suggest about 8.88 million acres sown, up 63.6 percent, much of it on older land. A mixed flax and wheat cropping method tested in Minnesota and North Dakota reduces weeds and heat sickness, easing handling and boosting diversification.

1St Unites Peace Department Great Plains United States Department of Agriculture North Dakota Minnesota Department North Dakota Staion

Public Sale of Val uable Real Estate

A trustee will auction 128 acres 32 poles in Back Creek District in Winchester Virginia on May 23 1925 at 11 a m land once owned by Harry O Rich and Bessie Adams. Terms: one third cash at sale, balance in two annual installments with 6 percent interest secured by a deed of trust. B. Whitacre trustee Duval Dunn auctioneers. 4-17-4ws. IN THE CORPORATION COURT OF WINCHESTER VIRGINIA April Term 1925. M M Lynch executor vs Harry Fletcher et als. Master Commissioner to report on real estate assets liens taxes and heirs with notice by weekly publication for four weeks. May 29 1925 hearing at Lynch office to proceed with order execution. Commissioner A J Tavener, M M Lynch. 4-30-4wks.

Harry 0. Rich C. B. Whitacre Frederick County Winchester Back Creek Harry O. Richards Bessie V. Adams J. Smith Adams J. M. Steck Duval & Dunn Emma B. Nalls M. M. Lynch Virginia A. J. Tavenner P .Q

Eradicate and Control Tuberculosis of Swine Poster Issued

The U S Department of Agriculture releases a two color poster urging hog raisers to prevent swine tuberculosis. It notes tuberculous poultry and cattle spread the disease, advises contacting the state veterinarian or federal inspector, burning hog and chicken waste, cooking milk products used as hog feed, cooking offal, eliminating tuberculous hogs, and starting with a clean herd.

United States Farm Bureau Anghter House

Sweet Clover Milk Flavor Adjustment Advice

Fresh pasture with clover can give milk an unfavourable flavor during the initial days of spring grazing. Stirring the milk while cooling for 10 to 15 minutes will drive off this taste. After a few days on sweet clover, milk flavor returns to normal, with no reports of lingering off flavors from dairymen who sold milk from cows on sweet clover pastures.

Cooperative Societies Reach 12 000 Marketing Groups

United States records show more than 12 000 cooperative marketing organizations with about 2 000 000 farmer members. These coops conduct over 2.5 billion dollars in annual business, with 70 percent located in 12 North Central states and six percent in three Pacific Coast states.

United States United States Department of Agriculture North Central States Pacific Coast States

Growing Sweet Clover Cultivation and Pasture Timing

The text advises that sweet clover adapts to the land and may be pastured partly in the first season, but best to defer until after July. If pastured after July through winter, the plant often dies. Sweet clover is biennial, producing top growth and seed in the second season.

It Is Not So Quote Reflects Self View

A Washington Star quote notes men seek flattery on looks while a woman faces a mirror and sees herself. The remark contrasts male vanity with female self-awareness in a concise social observation.

Washington Star

Embroidered Hair Portrait of Macao Harbor Saga

A Canadian Chinese merchant's wife, Jung Bo, returns from China with bobbed hair and carries a silk embroidered picture of Macao harbor made from her own hair. The relief uses white hair donated by a steward, completed during the Pacific crossing. Tendon Ti-Mite

Jung Bo Canada China Macao Harbor Pacific

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