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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1920

Page

3

Germans Prepare for Civil War Rising Tension

London April 16 The Day Mail's Berlin correspondent says Germany shows signs of civil conflict as Baltic troops remain organized and camp at Munster where they have hoisted the Kaiser flag. In other notes Rev Giles Palmar of White Post will conduct services at St Stephens Episcopal Church Stephens City at six o'clock Sunday evening.

London Germany Day Mail Berlin Munster Giles ‘P. Palmar White Post St. Stephens’ Episcopal Church Stephens City

Winchester Elks feast honors Judge Harrison and speakers

The Winchester Elks Lodge hosted a banquet with Congressman Thomas W. Harrison as the keynote speaker. Judge Harrison drew three minutes of hearty applause while R Gray Williams and Hunter Boyd Gold delivered strong orations on Americanization and respect for women. Music by Henry Seal's orchestra and vocal solos accompanied the event, as Elks secretary Thomas Burley led the program with steady support.

Thomas W. Harrison Congress Virginia Judge Harrison Joe’ Cannrut Harrison Elks Harrisons Cannon Kenneth Gilpin Clarke ‘County Lodge Williamson Winchester R. Gray Williams Pat Jetiy Europe Philip Williams Williams Old Gold Gray Williams Henry Seal Hagerstown Thomas Burley Chamber of Commerce Audiggneé

Shepherdstown Baseball Club challenges best Winchester team

The Shepherdstown Baseball Club, now run by the American Legion, seeks at least two games one at Shepherdstown and one in Winchester. Manager H B Reinhart invites a responsible Winchester team manager to arrange a schedule by May 29, 1880, to complete the season.

the Star Shepherdstown Winchester American Legion Legion Imnk

Greenwood Church to Host Sunday Services and Sunday School Reform

Green wood Church schedules Sunday afternoon services at 3 o clock led by the new pastor Rev Meg W M Depp and announces a reorganization of the Sunday school. Rev and Mrs D L Mickemore have returned from Washington.

Greenwood Church Meg. W. M. Depp D. 1 Mickemore Washington

Winchester school board debate on General Education Board plan

William M Lupton argues for careful proof of General Education Board claims about Winchester schools. He cites a $2500 saved by a consolidated school, questions plant structure for all ages, and urges public discussion on school attendance, funding, and possible branch school costs.

Ina Y Ruers Winchester Ima Ana T Coe General Education Board Clerk United States League of Nations WM. M. Lupton

Wesleyan class hosts retiring pastor at Courtfield

The Wesleyan Men's Bible Class of Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church entertained Rev and Mrs H G Spencer at Courtfield the home of class president Ho Stouffer in farewell to the Spencers who depart for Piedmont West Virginia next week Rev Spencer urged continued loyalty to his successor and invited members to welcome the new pastor Silver service presented to the Spencers and Mr Stouffer led a piano program followed by a supper and closing prayers.

Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church Spencer Alway Depp Piédimont Stouffer Piedmont Sven My. Spencer

Gainesboro Sunday School Organizes An interesting local tale

Gainesboro Sunday School organizes with AY elected as teacher of the class and Mrs Walter Adm leading the young ladies class. Miss Jennie De of the intermediates and Will Mellwee as teacher are noted. Jary, Mr Jesse Kiracofe assist, Miss Virginia Emmart librarian, Lydia Emmart organist. Meeting at 9:30 each Sunday. Rev G D Kiracofe to preach Sunday morning.

Walter Adm Cather Jennie de Adams Will. Mellwee Jary Jesse Kiracofe Virginia Emmart Lydia Emmart Eeveryore Tome G. D. Kiracofe

In Loving Memory of Mrs Mary C LaFollette

Memorial note from husband and children marking one year since the death of Mrs Mary C LaFollette on April 16 1919. It laments loss and loneliness and expresses hope of reunion in heaven with tender references to wife and mother.

Mary C LaFollette B. S. LaFollette God Earth

Rail Strikes Lighten as Workers Return to Duty

East Coast railroad workers end walkouts with talks at Potomac yards and Eckington. Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania lines report improving passenger and freight operations in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh districts as shopmen prepare for settlement talks. Union leaders say trains resume with more runs than since the strike began.

Cumberland Baltimore Panhe Origor Seevie D. J. Mantell Railroad Genmanagers’ Association of New York Potomac Kim Shington Potomac Eeno Caition Eckington Baltimore and Ohio Pittsburgh Ternlvania Batt Peter Take Brie Pi Aeipaboneena Evement” Oitearnas’ Oblaa Brotherhood New York Sidpakanda American Federation of Railroad Workers Peiltoad Weston Phira Dml Phea Naeoramee Pennsylvania Railroad Philadephia Accentance Leamnany Mike Fe Pennwelynilie Pracine

Important Boys Scout Meeting Held With Local Officials

Public invited to attend the special meeting featuring Hon. John Paul Major B. Mytos zel Robert Barton Welon Page and W. W. Glass. Councilman Cooper and Rev. A. A. Kelly to present as many candidate members are to be inducted into scouting by the local scout council.

Scouts of America John Paul Major B. Mytoszel Robert ‘T. Barton Welnon Page W. W. Glass Cooper A. A. Kelly Wi Scout Council

Farewell Sermon Hazards for Sunday at Market Street Church

The Market Street Methodist Church holds a farewell sermon this Sunday as Pastor Neyttn departs for Baltimore. Rev Wenath Depp from Baltimore will preach next Sunday April 18. Rev Clarente Woods of Centenary Reformed conducts communion services. Rev W H Gampell will lead Winchester Church events in his absence.

Ridgeway M. FB South Darkesyville Arden L.te. Lowance Market Street Methcopal Wenath, Depp Baltimore Clarente Woods Centenary Reformed Church Winchester W. H. Gampeell

Tested Seeds For Field and Garden Catalog Offer

Read about Tested Seeds For Field and Garden offering a free catalog on best varieties. Includes seeds for home use and shipping details. Claims field age and heavy yields of grain, with emphasis on abundant production.

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