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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1926
Page
8
The report lists sermon topics and 14 new church members while detailing residents and visitors in town. It mentions Rev. Mr. Hall’s sermons, travels of Horace and Mrs. Davis, and multiple residents returning to or from nearby cities for family, work, and medical reasons.
A twenty first birthday surprise was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ward Stotler 4376 Charles Street Winchester with music games and refreshments. Guests included Anna Braithwaite Loma Stotler Lola Stotler Virginia Molson DeHaven Willie Keller and many others from Winchester Martinsburg and surrounding towns. Mr Steer received many handsome presents.
Mrs Edward L Fries returned last evening to her home on North avenue after time in Dayton cena county Va with her sister Carrie Hott who recently fell and fractured her hip. Mrs Hott has many family connections and friends in Winchester and Frederick county and is gradually recovering from the injury.
An important called meeting of the District Nurse Association will take place in their Cham ber of Commerce rooms at 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Members are urged to attend as business of importance will be transacted.
President Coolidge aims to have ratification of the French debt agreement completed this session, even if it delays adjournment. White House and House leaders support pushing the pact through, with the tentative adjournment date shifting from May 15 to June 1 and potentially later.
Mr and Mrs H L Keen were seen spending a day visiting a local town shop. The outing highlighted routine activities of residents as they browsed merchandise and chatted with clerks.
A replica eight by eight and a half foot Elks big red apple, built by J F Rodmans crew for Fairfax Harrison of Southern Railway, was shipped from this city to Cornelia Georgia for display at a key railroad and highway intersection. Heavy timbers steel and concrete formed the eight foot diameter apple which will be painted in natural color on arrival.
A potato specialist from the US Department of Agriculture stresses the first requirement for good seed is freedom from disease and strong vigor. He advocates certified seed, noting trials show certified seed yields up to 46.4 bushels more per acre and produces a higher percentage of No 1 grade stock.
The Iowa Fruit Growers association outlines a four spray program for grapes. First spray before blossoms with a Bordeaux mix. Second spray after bloom using a 44-50 formula plus dry arsenate or lead. Third spray about two weeks after the second, and the fourth spray 10 to 14 days after the third, all using Bordeaux or equivalent blends to curb black rot and insects, especially in wet seasons.
Practical rules for early laying hens and chick care including sour milk feeding, brooder setup days before arrival, and keeping baby chicks safe. Notes on turning rough land into productive pasture by clearing stumps and mowing. Also mentions social links via automobiles and a few local guest movements including Mrs Swimley and Mrs Punstail traveling to Baltimore and Hagerstown.
An order in Frederick County Circuit Court confirms the parsonage sale to Cedar Creek and Cedar Cliff Presbyterian units. Warren County churches Milldale and Nineveh sold their joint interest for 560 and 84 dollars, leaving the Frederick County congregations with full ownership.
The Farmers & Merchants National Bank of Winchester as administrator c t a of Isabelle Noonan dec d offers for sale at public auction on Saturday May 29 1926 at 12 o'clock in front of the Court House Winchester Virginia the home of the late Mrs Isabelle Noonan located 33 West side North Braddock Street opposite Winchester Garage. The 33 foot wide lot includes an 11 room dwelling with bath and summer kitchen in a prime residence or business location. Immediate possession given. Terms: one third cash, balance in two equal annual installments secured by two purchaser bonds payable in one and two years with interest, secured by deed of trust and insurance on buildings. Duvall Dunn Auctioneers.
In Frederick County Circuit Court on April 29 1926 Willis C Robinson and others filed a partition suit against Charles E Wormley heirs and others to divide real estate of Charles E Wormley deceased or sell it if not divisible and distribute proceeds to entitled parties. The court orders non residents and unknown heirs to appear within ten days after publication to protect interests and a notice be posted weekly for four weeks in Winchester Star and at the courthouse front door by May 8 1926.
The Rev S R Ludwig officiated at the marriage of William K Robinson and Miss Mary Louise Muntzing at his parsonage on National Avenue. The bride, daughter of W E and Clara Muntzing, hails from Kernstown and Greenspring groom. The wedding follows a 30 year old family ceremony by the same minister in Maysville West Virginia.
Mrs. Sarah Taylor Hoge 87, widow of Daniel J Hoge and mother of Howard M Hoge, died last week at the Hamilton Virginia home of son Henry J Hoge. Survived by sons Howard and Henry, daughter Mrs Arthur E Warner, and sister Mrs Emma P Fry of Washington. A long time member of the Lincoln WCTU and elder in the Orthodox Friends Meeting.
The Children's Home Society of Virginia has aided 5900 destitute children in twenty five years. Dr E Pleasants says 10000 more in Virginia need aid. A mother with three girls slept on grass bags, and the society seeks broader support endorsed by Governor Byrd.
Death removes a longtime public servant and local historian, Mr. Morton, who supervised a committee of the Winchester Bar Association in reorganizing the Circuit Clerk's office records. He also did historical work for Shenandoah Publishing House of Strasburg, Virginia.
The history of the Town of Strasburg notes a Morton figure listed in Who's Who in America. He is described as son of Har G. Morton and Helena T. M. Morton, married to Helen L. Morse of Logansport Indiana, with a son named Harry Morton and no other living relatives known.
Italian immigrant Raffaele Russo was found murdered with multiple gunshot wounds near the Chesapeake and Ohio canal. Police in Cumberland investigate possible suspects seen with Russo, while Russo’s brother’s funeral in Youngstown precedes the Cumberland case.
New York on May 18 stock prices turned reactionary as selling pressure renewed against motor shares. The morning session showed irregularity but oil and railroad shares drew demand. Public interest remained at low and money renewed at 3 percent. Closing was heavy with about 1,000,000 shares traded.
Funeral services were held May 13 at 2 pm from Paul Sampsell home in Stephens City for Miss Sarah C Sampsell who died at her brother John Sampsell's home in Flaling Waters. Rev J A Johnson led the service. Interment was in Green Hill Cemetery. She was daughter of Nicholas and Virginia Samp sell and spent most of her life in Stephens City. A semi invalid, she remained cheerful and active in church work, loved books music and flowers, and was a devoted daughter sister and friend.
Hollywood report states Jack Pickford and Marilyn Miller plan to live apart without divorce or legal separation. Jack says there are no hard feelings and the rumors of a rift are denied by relatives.
Berlin dispatch says Captain Boy Ed, once naval attaché at the German embassy in Washington, is refused entry to the United States. The State Department passport bureau considers his wartime role and time since for entry, recalling Germany’s 1915 recall of Boy Ed. The Boy Eds reside in Partenkirchen Bavaria. Mrs Boy Ed has visited U S relatives.
Virginia hosts more outdoor horse shows this season than any state in the union. The season opens May 3 with the Front Royal remount depot show and continues through August with events from Keswick to Albemarle and Fauquier counties, plus non association shows in Millwood Norfolk and Staunton.
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