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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1925
Page
5
Building practice recommends furring between concrete block and interior plaster in masonry houses. This space prevents sweating on walls caused by cold exterior and warm interior temperatures, providing a moisture barrier and insulation.
A guidance piece advises that citrus should be weighed to judge quality. It warns against light fruit and favors heavy, thin-skinned oranges or grapefruit as the best choice.
A fragmentary quote from Benjamin Franklin highlights the idea that one cannot be wrong when following a just cause or personal conviction, though the passage is incomplete and lacks context.
Clean highly enameled surfaces with a soft cloth damp with tepid water. Use a small amount of neutral white soap for finger marks or grease, but avoid strong soap as alkalis can ruin the finish.
A concise reflection on friendship describing a strong habitual inclination between two individuals to promote each other’s good and happiness. The idea emphasizes mutual care, support, and beneficial affect shared in a lasting bond.
A brief reflection notes winter exposing a thoroughly honest, no-nonsense fellow whose steady integrity brings long term comfort and reliability. The author contrasts frank demeanor with others who fail to meet the standard.
Dr Freder Retter argues that body posture and balanced development boost health and power. He likens the body to an engine and emphasizes erect spine, lifted chest, and abdominal support to improve digestion, respiration, and immunity. Training like West Point’s helps ingrained proper alignment, achievable by all to some extent.
Miss Zelma Carper of the Western Union Telegraph Company clerical staff returns from a delightful vacation in Elkins West Virginia where she stayed with her niece Mrs James R Brandon. Her husband has been promoted to chief civil engineer for J L Crouse Construction Company and Brandon oversees part of the work on a new public school in Elkins. Mrs Marc Mort will travel Wednesday to New York City to visit relatives. Mrs W P Boyer returns to Baltimore City Maryland after a week with Susie Dailey on East Piccadilly Street.
Winchester physicians plan to attend the seventy sixth annual meeting of the Mill Benel Medical Association in Atlantic City this week. Dr. and Mrs. Hunter H. McGuire left for the convention, with Dr. H. I. Pifer also attending. Johns Hopkins staff members Dr. John M. T. Finney and Dr. Lewellys F. Barker will read papers at the meeting.
Mrs Irwin G Bierer of Cedarville Warren county Virginia sister in law of Mrs Ross M Swimley was elected and installed associate grand conductress of the Grand Chapter of Eastern Star of Virginia at a recent Richmond session. She is a past matron of Front Royal Chapter No 6 and members of that chapter praise the honor.
Miss Grace Cover daughter of Mr and Mrs Loring A Cover performs a leading role in a vaudeville show at St Mark s parish house Pikesville Md tonight funds go to St Episcopal Church Green Spring Valley Amateur numbers feature the event Bishop Freeman visits Annapolis guests include Admiral and Mrs Henry H Hough at Naval Academy superintendent s quarters and the Academy chapel sermon by Bishop Freeman Washington Star reports
Retired Admiral John Hoogerwerff and Mrs. Hoogerwerff hosted guests over Sunday at Car vel Hall in Annapolis where they are spending the spring. Rear Admiral and Mrs. A. M. Du Puy McCormick of Washington joined them, as reported by the Washington Star.
Mr and Mrs Maxime Du Charme entertained last evening at a dinner at the Jack Hotel. Guests included Captain and Mrs Guy B Manning and Mr and Mrs Cook.
Mr. Harry Boyle of the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company left for Richmond for a few days. Miss Rosalie Cox, guest of Miss Louise Withers at Summit Point, has returned home.
Miss Frances Capper, an alumnus of Mary Baldwin Seminary, spent the weekend in Staunton for a commencement ceremony at the institution.
Mr and Mrs R S Angle of Philadelphia stayed last night at the Jack Hotel en route to Natural Bridge and White Sulphur Springs. Mr and Mrs J J Curry of New York are guests at the Jack Hotel returning from Florida. Mr H P Waltz district appliance manager of the Northern Virginia Power Company Mr Paul R Turner representing Eureka vacuum cleaners Mr C B Newbrough lighting specialist and Mr C J Showalter appliance salesman were in Strasburg today on business.
Miss Routhstein of Baltimore is visiting Winchester, staying with friends and enjoying local hospitality.
Mr. Jack Polkinhorn has spent a week with relatives and returned to his home in Washington.
Miss Sara Forney returns from Cumberland Maryland where she was called last week due to the illness and death of Captain B Frank Norris a well known retired Baltimore and Ohio Railroad passenger train conductor
Messrs. George B. Chapman and George T. Burnette of Rocky Mount North Carolina spent several days in town on business and were seen driving a handsome new Linegin automobile.
Mr and Mrs B F May may have returned to Washington after a ten day visit at the home of Mr and Mrs J W Walter, his parents.
Miss Mary Glen Lupton, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Lupton, spent the weekend with her relatives Mr and Mrs Hunter B Chapman at Shenandoah Inn operated with Shenandoah Caverns near Mount Jackson Virginia.
Among the guests at the George Washington Hotel are Mr. George W. Dodson visiting friends in the city, Mr. L. Maples of the American Bottlings, and Mr. C. L. Filsinger of Germantown representing the Dixie Lumber Company.
Mrs. W J Edgette of Strasburg spent the day in town with friends and neighbors, enjoying a brief outing and social visits.
Mr and Mrs John L Pence return to their Broadway Virginia home after a week with eye trouble at Memorial Treneepal hospital.
Mr W Ke, manager of the Sangara company, left today for a short business trip to spend a few days away on company business.
Mr Beverly Wright spent yesterday in Washington on a business trip visiting meetings and returning the same day.
Mrs. Charles W. Laoff departed for Woodstock to visit relatives. She was seen by Mrs. Ber of Lebanon Church in Martina burg as Mr Sanky visited town with friends.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Rhodes of Middletown were visitors in town today strengthening local ties and sharing news with friends and neighbors during their brief call in the city.
Mr A and Mrs Stephens City hosted by Mrs Ervie Massie who left for Middletown today while Mrs A R Gold received guests in town. The brief items reflect informal social exchanges and hospitality among local residents.
Mr Charles Carper of Middletown spent today in town on business. Misses Eva and Virginia, recently visiting their aunt Mrs Rhirty in Washington, returned today. Miss Goldie Gardner of the county spent the day in town. Mrs B Shiner leaves for Bunker Hill to visit daughter Mrs Trenary. Mrs W B Timberlake of Middletown was a visitor in town. Mrs James Foreman of Lenore shopped in town. Mrs Harold Cook and Mrs Emory Cook of Harrisonburg were visitors today.
Special Commissioners will auction a one story frame three room dwelling and lot on Valley Pike Stephens City Frederick County Virginia on Saturday June 18 1925 at 2 p m under a Shenandoah County Circuit Court decree in a 1926 Chancery case Europa C Lemley vs Maude R Lemley et al The sale terms require one third cash and the balance in one and two years secured by deed of trust bearing 6 percent interest.
London reports Grettir Algason says Amundsen's continued absence alters the polar contest. The race shifts from reaching the pole by air to locating Amundsen and his team. The Daily Express notes the field narrows to the search rather than first flight.
The fragment discusses lying to flatter others and boasting to gain honor, contrasting two false behaviors. It mentions pleasing others by puffing them up with self conceit and seeking more honor for ourselves. No identifiable event or entities are provided.
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