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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1925
Page
2
A letter from Senator Swan confirms a famous 100 member naval band will visit for the Blossom Festival next week. The group, one of the largest naval bands, will participate in the parade, symbolizing strong ties between the military and community events.
An event feature notes Douglas Fairbanks film The Habit of Happiness shown at Spire Theatre Sunday 3 30 and 9 pm and at the Reformed Church 8 pm The film centers on an incurable optimist who spreads joy and comfort to others R B Nelson and F R Casselman announce the services
Local notes recount Easter visits across Winchester Stephens and White Oak with families the Rev W B Obaugh finishing meetings at Ridings Chapel yielding nine or ten conversions. Names include Nellie Ebersole Nellie Williams Ray Ebersole Silas Grim and others attending funerals and weddings amid community ties.
Jefferson will send official representatives to the Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester on April 23 and 24. Frank B. Robinson, W. F. Alexander, Thomas C. Bowling, J. S. Brazier, G. K. Wysong, Marshall McDonald, Henry Dutrow, William Campbell, George Beatan, BB Reed of Romney, and Miss Imogene Thompson of Summit Point will attend. A decorating committee was named: Mrs. Lambert Mason, Mrs. F. B. Hooff, and Miss Pattie Willis. County appropriation and the selection of a queen were discussed.
Sunday services at the U B Church begin at 11 a m and 7 p m with baptism offered. Sunday school starts at 9 45. Juniors meet at 2 30 and Christian Endeavor at 7 15. M Hott leads the Juniors, W A Bailey leads prayer, and the message invites unity and witness.
Byers advertises electrolysis for permanent hair removal on Fridays and by appointment other days. Hours are 10 AM to 4 PM at 27 West Water Street. Listed as Byers with a date reference of 3-21-1m-1.
A sequence of short items notes Easter visits and social calls around Bloomery and nearby towns. Families such as the Emerys, DeHavens, Campbells, BeHavens, Adams, and Bells are listed visiting relatives, with mentions of Miss Ethel Emery and Miss Jessie Emery, and Dr H A Rogers from Bunker Hill making calls.
Mrs Lizzie Peete and family return to Berwyn Md after visiting Mr and Mrs L Petrie. Weekend guests from Brucetown Winchester Middletown join John Legg and others for games music and refreshments. Lacy Carper returns home from hospital improved.
The Rev Dr Ay Freed of Newberry C will occupy the pulpit at Grace Lutheran Church on Sunday April 19 at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. He will also teach the men's Bible class at 9 30 a.m. A full attendance of the church membership is desired at these services per today’s announcement.
Patrick Golf and Sport Hose present a handsome long wearing option with beautiful colorings and distinctive designs. A fine assortment is available for selection.
The Rev W O Winton announced Sunday services for April 19 at Boyce Millwood and White Post churches with times for Sunday school preaching and Epworth League. The Frederick Farmers Educational Co Operative Union meet April 18 at 7 30 pm in Winchester Court House with Eyes of B M Funk Hepa HGEB serving as secretary.
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