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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1925
Page
3
General Welnon A. Miles, former United States Army commander, collapsed and died at a circus performance in Washington. He was 96, in good health prior to the incident, and Mrs. Coolidge was also present at the show.
Major Cutchins 71 a leading Richmond attorney and right eminent grand commander of Knights Templar in Virginia died at his home after a stroke suffered while preparing for bed following a Masonic Temple meeting. Survived by widow Roberta Oppenheimer four sons and one sister, funeral to be led by Dr F T McFaden in Richmond with return to Winchester for services. C Vernon Eddy becomes grand commander in his absence.
Three people died when an airplane piloted by Lloyd L. Hefling of San Francisco crashed near Trenton Nebraska and burst into flames. Passengers were Mrs. Harry Gibson and Floyd Eakis of VicCook Nebraska.
Presbyteri ans Girls Missionary Band hosts an entertainment Saturday at 7 30 p m on the lawn behind Dr and Mrs Hunter H McGuire s residence corner Braddock and Amherst Streets staging a pageant tableaux rhythmic dancing and a musical literary program by band members and friends Dal Grady s Jazz Orchestra of Shenandoah Valley Academy will perform ice cream cake and refreshments will be sold on the grounds
Miss Anna Walter and Mr Earl May married in Washington on Thursday at 8 PM. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Charles E. Fultz. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs. Walter and the couple plan a future home.
Mrs J W Walter of this city will wed in a ceremony that binds her to Washington where the groom works in the Department of State. The couple plans to make their home in the capital following the marriage.
Mrs Katherine McCartney and her niece Miss Dorothy Anderson entertained the K N Club last night at their Gray avenue home. The evening was spent sewing. About 10 30 p.m. delicious refreshments were served, and the party broke up shortly after midnight.
The traffic department girls of the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company hosted a Mother's Day party yesterday from 3 to 6 pm. Mothers toured the offices while staff explained the work. E. A. Crowl conducted group photos of mothers and daughters before refreshments at 5 pm.
Mr Graham B Hodges of Washington traveled to Winchester yesterday to visit friends.
Mrs Ely has recovered from a serious operation and left Cleveland hospital. She is convalescing at her home in Barnesville. Miss Virginia Elder, guest of Miss Mary Miller, returned to Berryville Virginia after several days with the Miller household.
One bridge club met yesterday at the home of Mrs. W R Talbot on South Washington Street, enjoying an afternoon of cards and socializing in a neighborhood gathering.
Mrs Horace Brown Sr departed yesterday for Newville Pennsylvania to spend a few weeks as the guest of Mrs John Graham.
Mr Hullihen Berkhart, of ue mond, a former student of . V. is spending a few days in Winches ter.
Mr H Douglas Fuller and Mr George H Smith traveled to Wayside in Charles county Maryland for a weekend visit with Mrs Fuller.
Mr H P Waltz Mrs Grace Etter and Mr C P Newbrough representatives of the Potomac Ellison Company had a range demonstration today in Berryville.
Miss Reba Harlee of the clerical department of Potomac Edison Company is confined to her home due to illness.
Among the guests at the Jack Hotel are Mr. F. G. Matthews whose son attends Shenandoah Valley Academy, Mr. and Mrs. T. K. Johnson of Front Royal, a bride and groom, Mr. K. A. Keithly of Richmond, and Mr. H. A. Watson of Richmond.
Mrs Wallace Hough and her son Master Wallace Hough Jr are spending several days with her parents in Washington.
The George Washington Hotel hosts guests including John Paul Skehan of Ford Motor Company, Harry Frazier of Richmond, Dr. E. L. Anthony, Dr. Frank B. Trotter, Dr. Henry G. Knight of West Virginia University, A. M. Woodward of Camden, Mrs. Charles H. Consolvo of Baltimore, and George L. Horn for Allemite Lubricating. Naomi Anderson of Chicago leaves Atlantic City after two weeks with her brother-in-law and sister, Dr. and Mrs. R. F. Cline. Mrs. J. L. Sargeant of Ridgeway goes to Middletown to visit her brother Norton Derflinger. Mrs. Henry Seal plans time with her Washington businessman husband. Mrs. George Clark of Middletown shops locally. Mery BooF Dickinson of Philadelphia will weekend in Winchester with friends. C. M. Braithwaite arrives from Cumberland to visit her mother Mrs. W. A. Hoover at Hayfield.
Mr. Maurice Pifer of Winchester is a patient at Memorial Hospital, with no further details provided.
An error in Thursday's list of poultry class premiums is corrected. The notice states one male and four females (old) in each of the four classes of hens receive special premiums from three banks, in addition to the fair's regular premiums.
Mrs. Ernest C. Tharpe of North Main Street visited her father Samuel B Travers near Stephenson yesterday due to his illness. Travers, once a Baltimore resident before moving to Frederick County, is said to be in a serious condition and is the son of the late Capt Samuel B Travers Sr of Baltimore, a highly regarded local figure in the Stephenson area.
Master Charles Franklin Beck, who has been quite sick at his home on North Main street, is improving, which will be good news for his many school friends who have missed him greatly.
Intelligence reports the death of George L Keeling at his North Manchester home. He was a known figure in Winchester visits. his wife Ella V March of this city survives with daughter Mrs Lloyd Hippensteel of Elkhart Indiana. Keeling, 62, was a stage manufacturer by trade. Funeral is set for Sunday afternoon.
For Rent apartment with bath and hot water heat, couple preferred. Braddock Street details show price 22 dollars monthly and date 5 15 11. For Sale a 1924 Dodge touring car offered at a reasonable price, apply 505 North Main Block AB 15 44.
The Retail Merchants' Association met at the George Washington Hotel and voted unanimously to hold lectures in the hotels gold dining room. Morning sessions from 8 to 9 and evening talks 7 30 to 8 30 target employes of retail stores with thirty merchants pledged to close 8 to 9 a.m. for attendance. Guests include Ministers Association and Handley School grads. admission by card after Monday if funds contributed.
The Rev W G Winton announces Sunday May 17 services on White Post circuit Methodist Episcopal Church South. Millwood holds Sunday school at 10 am and preaching at 3 pm with 4 pm church conference. White Post has Sunday school at 10 am and preaching at 8 pm.
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