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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1924
Page
5
The First Baptist Church lists services with Rev. G B Stansbury preaching at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Sunday school at 9 45 a.m. Young People Union training at 6 30 p.m. The church invites strangers to join in all services. Charles Adey, Pastor.
Mrs Holmes Cummins died in a local hospital from a self inflicted pistol wound to her breast after a disturbing death pact with her husband in their apartment. Her husband, a local insurance man and clubman, died almost instantly from his wound Wednesday night. Relatives said the couple had planned the tragedy and were in Richmond to attend the incident. no funeral arrangements were announced.
Eugene C. Massie chief of Governor Swanson's staff and former Virginia General Assembly member died of a heart attack in Richmond. Survived by widow Mrs. C Braxton Valentine and son James Pleasants Massie. born May 27 1861 in Orange County. UVA graduate and 1884 VA bar admission.
Harry Smith of Strasburg Flour Milling Company toured the south promoting Virginia apples. He noted Georgia peach bloom impressed but not as much as Winchester apple blossoms and observed rising demand for boxed Virginia apples over barrels. He urged Virginia growers to pack in boxes for juicier flavorful fruit.
Half the youngsters and many adults from Maine to California will skip supper Thursday April 10 as Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey’s Circus airs between 6 15 and 6 45 PM. The broadcast will be on Station WJZ in New York City and another station to be announced.
WGY Schenectady presents a first in radio as wild animals are allowed to vocalize on air. Lew Graham, famed circus announcer, will introduce the animals and set a circus tone for listeners, featuring lions lions cubs monkeys leopards and singing elephants.
In Seattle on April 5 a world flight by a U S Army squadron led by Major Frederick L. Martin was postponed after a metal tip broke from the flag plane Seattle and another from a propeller. The engine could only reach 1500 RPM instead of 1700 required to lift the extra fuel load, delaying the start.
Mrs. and Mrs. J. R. Ware and daughter Miss Willa Wilson Ware of Mercer county West Virginia are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. K. S. Ware on North Market street.
A fragmented line discusses public sentiment and contention, noting that some dismiss harsh remarks as bunk while others insist on firm, stubborn positions amid heated discourse.
Sunday 11 a m service at Centenary Reformed Church features The Hunger for Character as the sermon topic continuing the Hungers of the Heart series. Parents are urged to attend with children in a children's service at the same hour followed by brief child departures. The 9:45 Sunday School begins, and the 7:30 evening program presents The Stream, themed LIFE.
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