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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1924

Page

3

Funeral notice and social notes from Hatfield area

Mrs. Michael Colling Rasgdrie travels to Hatfield Montgomery County Pa for Parson funeral. Mrs. Collins plans to return next Monday. J M Matson of Charlestown W Va elected president of a dramatic club. plans for plays by university students. Baltimore visitors arrive to visit Diffenderfer family and tour Shenandoah Caverns. Virginia Virginia Military Institute football game in Lexington tomorrow draws fans. Charity ball at George Washington Hotel October 24 supports tuberculosis nursing.

Michael Colling Ras” Gdrie Hatfield Montgomery County of . Parson Daniel Ckler Jame M. Matson Charlies Town W. Vad Univerty George “Washingtonn District Nurse Association Martin Wisebarver Committee On Publi H. Puller Fred L. Glaize BE. Hardy Stewart Bell Michael Golling Lucy F. Kurta M. M. Lyays Is. F. L. Harris Marn_ Widecarver Melvin Creegg Sien Mollie Wood Gertrude Higgins Susan Colston Jacob A. Richard

Bible Stories In Motion Pictures At Empire On Sunday

Bible stories such as Adam and Eve Cain and Abel and Noah’s ark come to life in a set of motion pictures produced by Jims Inc under Dr. Edgar James Banks. The films, shown at the Empire theater Sunday at 3:30 PM, claim to present the Old Testament without bias and serve as a detailed Bible study for students and general audiences.

Jims, Inc Edgar James Banks University America Ha Hote Centenary Reformed Church Boh

Martinsburg and Winchester Set for Weekend Football Showdown

Winchester fans plan a strong turnout for the Saturday clash with Martinsburg as both sides ramp up daily practice. Coach Rudd oversees Roseman Park sessions with linemen showing steady improvement while Handley also trains hard for the West Virginia contest.

Martinsburg Roseman Park Rudd Winchester Handley Aggregation West Virginians Handley Eleven Hockman Poole Hawkins

Dahlia Show at Frederick Gardens Opens with 300000 Blooms

Dahlia lovers invited to the Frederick Maryland event with 300000 blooms on display. Free parking available inside gardens. Held Sunday October 19 with entries from local exhibitors and visitors encouraged to attend.

Frederick Pahlia Garden

Entertaining At Tea Tonight For Guests

Mrs Prag Spences and her sister Mrs Sohn Bowers entertain at a tea this afternoon from 4 to 6 at the North Braddock Street residence. Guests include Mrs Bennett Purpathy and Miss Drunswick Kathryn Horan of Brunswick. Visitors from Winchester and Homestead are mentioned along with Mr Baker, manager at Sharon Steel Hoop Company, and Mr Schwab reception attendees.

Prag Spences Sohn Bowers Theft Braddock Street Bennett Sharon Steel Hoop Company Schwab Charles L. Hirth Wadesville Clarke County Homestead Hirth Charles M. Schwab A. A. Kenny Owheir Kennywood Park Afia eHirth

Fort Loudoun Leases Legion Pool and Gymnasium

The American Legion pool and gym on North Main is leased for the school year by the Fort Loudoun Seminary shorefay Swimming Club. Members listed include Laura Bradley Nichol son Jeanne Lord Betty Lan Sparrell Marianne McKilvey Lyle Eliza McCorkle Althea Frances Rannie Edith Fry Eleanor mith Kathleen Alb Elizabeth Ombleson Helen Talary Ann Middleton Yvonne Randolph Martha Greer. The Athletic club will organize volleyball basketball and other sports for members and others of the school community.

Fort Loudoun Legion American Legion North Main Street Shorefay Clu Fort Loudoun Seminary Laura Bradley Nicholson Jeanne Lord Betty Lan Sparrell Marianne McKilvey Ret” Lyle Eliza McCorkle Yvonne Randolph Martha Greer

Mrs Goff Pingley elected group delegate to state convention

Mrs Goff Pingley of this city was chosen leader of Group No. 2 of the Shenandoah Baptist Association missionary unions at Boyce meeting. She is elected the group delegate to the state convention in Norfolk Virginia October 28. She will leave Monday the 27th to attend the event. Group No 2 includes Winchester Luray Boyce and Rockland churches.

Goff Pingley Shenandoah Baptist Association Boyce Norfolk Pingley Esene Winchester Erryville Rockland

Personal notes on Ruth Thomas and local social visits

Miss Ruth A. Thomas of the Virginia Woolen Company departs for Baltimore with her mother Mrs. Alice B. Thomas who will visit Mrs. A. D. Thompson there. Ruth plans a Jacksonville stop then returns for a southern trip and a week in Baltimore. Mrs A J Allen and Letwin Barton with Martha Stuart and Peyton Marshall drive to Lexington to attend a football game between Virginia Mill Institute and the University of Virginia and the subsequent ball, returning Sunday night.

Ruth A. Thomas Virginia,Woolen Company Alice B. Thomas Baltimore Thomas A. D. Thompson Thom Jacksonville Imore

Baltimore and New Jersey visitors travel from Winchester

Mrs eeerms of Baltimore and her sister Mrs Dudley of Short Hills New Jersey and Annapolis Md moved from Winchester to Baltimore this morning. Mrs Burns recently guest of Mrs John P Campbell while Mrs Dudley and others stayed nearby. Virginia and her brother Mr Matry J and Mr Paul Poston ended a two week Bermuda trip with Mrs Smiths daughter Mrs Albert Brinckerhoff of New York City accompanying them.

Eeerms Baltimore Dudley Short Hills N. J Annapolis Winchester Burns John P. Campbell Fe Gee Wekitbeen Meek Virginia Matry J Paul Poston Bermuda Smith Albert’ Brinckerhoff New York City J. M., Sorensen Keyser Cumberland Evening Times

Mrs Huyett Returns Home After Illnesses

Mrs J H Huyett of Clarke County has returned home from Virginia after visiting due to illness of her mother Mrs W J Smith and her brother Mr H D Smith.

J. H. Huyett Clarke County W. J. Smith H. .D. Smith Harry Baker By.g. Benaynide Charles County Maryland M. Sartelte Beverly Petersburg

Martinsburg Area Notes of Residents Visitors

Local columns report numerous residents visiting relatives and friends in Martinsburg Winchester and surrounding towns. People named include Frank B Chard Samuel Wales Maude Grove Maynard Igihia Grace Anderson Harry Lovett Ruth Guyer Lyda Chapman and J M Sorensen with trips to Charles Town Romney Washington and Front Royal over the period.

W.grove Golf Club Fam Mrs. Maude Grove Middletown Maynard and Igihia Mias Grace’ Anderson Epictse Martinsburg

Local visitors stay at Brunswick residents homes

Miss Kathryn Hogan of Brunswick Maryland arrived last evening as guest of Mrs John Bowers on North Braddock street. Mr and Mrs Benjamin Massie and daughters Genevieve and Mildred Massie were guests a few days ago of Mr and Mrs C W Grove near town. Thomas J Irwin arrived last night and is guest of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs W H Hough on Stewart street.

McVay Charley Winchester lea@en Milton Ind West Cecil Street St. Thomas Ontario James R. Chapman Washington Miss Lyda. Chapman West Clifford Street Kathryn Hogan Brunswick, Md John Bowers North Braddock Street Benjamin Massie Genevieve Mildred Massie C., W. Grove Town Thomas J. Irwin Mrs. W. H. Hough Stewart Street Nannie Miller Loretta Miller Meadow Milla Jane Violette R. Li Petrie W. HH

Washington visitor arrives for short stay

Mr. Fred Hable of Washington arrived here today and will remain until tomorrow night before returning home.

Fred Hable Washington

Martinsburg Women Visit Mrs Smith Near Vaucluse

Mrs. Virginia Heck and Mrs. Sophie Ridings with Miss Martha Ridings of Martinsburg passed through town today en route to visit Mrs. Mary Smith at her home near Vaucluse and will return on Monday.

Virginia,Heck Sophie Ridings Martha Ridings Martinsburg Mary Smith Vaucluse

Mr. Massey Returns Home From Washington Visit

Mr. Williams P. Massey spent three days in Washington on business and returned to his home this morning.

Walter Cheyne Washington Norning Williams P. Massey

Local social notes headline Lindsay Maphis wedding in Warrenton

Miss Margaret Walter returned from Warrenton where she attended the Lindsay Mapis wedding. Numerous county residents visited town or traveled for short trips, with updates on visits to Harrisonburg Cumberland Baltimore and Hagerstown and remarks on the Hagerstown fair.

Margaret Walter Warrenton Lindsay-Maphis Mrs. Lindsay Elsie Maphis

Real Estate Auction Planned in Shenandoah Junction

William H. Herrell of Try Herrell's Real Estate travels to Shenandoah Junction West Virginia to oversee the sale of more than 100 building lots at an auction scheduled for October 23.

William H. Herrell Herrell Shenandoah Junction W. Va

Surrender of Cornwallis To Be Observed

The 142nd anniversary of Cornwallis surrender at Yorktown will be observed with ceremonies tomorrow under a governor issued proclamation by Governor Trinkle. Attendees include governors of the original thirteen states with participation by soldiers sailors and marines under the Yorktown Historical Association and allied groups.

Norfolk Lord Cornwallis Yorktown Trinkle

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James M. Mason Fisite Jalley Caverns Philip Diffenderfér Messrs Jotanashd Win Diffenderfer Edwin and McKim Diffenderfer Memorial Hospital Diffenderffe McKim Diffender Teak Methall Motor Toy Lexington University of Virginia Virginia Military Institute M DuMey AL Sme Kellogg’s Brsin Kellogg ’S Kéllogg’s Brat KeBoge Kellogg's Kellogg Battle Creek Ee Ve Apool Stanley St Hull Humber St England Gerald DA Costa New York Franklin Street Ashby Motion Pictures Empire Rand H. L Condit Ang W. A. Ball Valley of George Washington Ho Oueongesog Coesocoeet Bet Stuart Ree Sthiaek B. Davis McDonald Weelyen Mr. Dudley W. L. Dudle Disciples of Christ Church Cleveland Ohio Elks Winchester Lodge Bris Jos Paul Dunham Mazieh George, Washington Etalon Ared Washington Orchestra Ellis Mrs. Lupton San Antonio Texas George Lupton Mr. Lupton Romitrey Southwestern Railroads Peet Real Ene Wilmer “F. Shirgock Realty Compadre Leays Agg Government Nitrate Ala Rogerbell van Dyke Johnson James Woodward Bonney Callow Avenue Bonney Lohas Canter Lohas East Piccadilly Street Lonas Baptist Rebckahs Martinshurm Elmer Wingfield Kate Mills Virginia Bear Lyda Chapman Rebekaha Assembly of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Odd Fellows of West Virginia Frank” B. Chard L Inden Samuel Wales Baltimore and Ohio Frank’ Oppie Cumberland, Ma J. W. Walters Ngaalors Everett N. Andrews Harry Lovett Sample Shoe Store Mr. Andrews Richmond John Holden E. C. Stuart Mrs. B. B. Dutton Front Royal Mrs J. L. Carson R. T. Bryarly Robert Lee Grant Charles Town G. R. Cushman Ruth Guyer Charles H. Affleck George M. Whitney Harrisburg 4.C. Janney Mount Vernion Lillian Sheetz R. F. Cline 8. A. Slaughter Smithfield Avenue Paul Gaylord John C. Horn Far West Mr. Harlee Honolulu E. Riley Romney, W. Va W. H. Huber R.K. Petrie Clark . Purcell H. EB. Guyer Cumberland, Md John R. Crown Jack Harrisonburg, Va Sarah’ B. Crown Joseph F. Moore Harrison H. H. Quynhofst Louis Ella Reid Purlle Heburg Robert Golightly Josie Kremer Ridgeway Dy Tay Roch+poert N. Y Jaa Rigenburg Woolside Farm Helen Miller Ernest Miller Albin Hagerstown Maude Mace Nannie Maratinsburg Omer Buckley John Grove Sioas Frank Massie Stephens City W. B. O'Neal Hagerstown Fair Cornwallis The Associated Press Newe Watts & Bro Midlothian Serait China Msena Lari Neta Ms Aha Nathanson North Maly Sabe Apple Matadam Lela Winchester’ Whales Grocery Co.; Dist’ar
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