92nd Annual Congregational-Christian Conference Opens Tomorrow
Delegates from Winchester and Timber Ridge gather as the 102 year old Valley Central Conference opens at Bethlehem Church near New Market with presiding president Ror A Larrick. W J Andes reports, sermons by R A Whitten and F C Lester, musical program, and a successful Winchester year noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Valley Central Congregational-Christian Church
Bethlehem Christian Church
Tenth Leven
New Market
Burg
Ror A. Larrick
Winchester
Timber Ridge
E. W. Cather
Roy A. Lerrick
Edgar Nelson
M. C. Garvin
Fred Oates
Delia Johnson
Valley Central Conference
Christian Conference of the
Valley of Virginia
Frederick County
Larrick
W. J. Andes
Harrisonburg
Duke University
Roy D. Coulter
R. A. Whitten
F. C. Leter
Convention of the
Congregational Christian Churches
P. B. Sanger
Christian
Elon College
N. C
Harrell
Christ
Christian Missionary Association
F. C. Lester
Eton College
Duplication of Warships Planned For U.S. Navy
Washington August 6 The Navy plans a mass production approach to build over 200 combat vessels for a two ocean fleet. Officials say standardization and replication of ship types will speed construction, allowing a single design to serve many ships in each category.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Young Woman Rescued From Mount Shuksan After 24-Hour Plight
Anne Cedarquist, 22, a Shelton chemist, was carried to Bel lingham after being rescued from an 8,000 foot ledge on Mount Shuksan by 24 forestry rescue workers. Her companion Faye Plank, 36, Bremerton teacher, kept vigil 100 feet above, while a third member secured help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedarquist
Miss MacDonald Antique Exhibition at The Knook Berryville
Miss Rose MacDonald hosts an August 21 24 antiques show at The Knook the oldest house in Berryville to aid the Golden Rule Circle of Kings Daughters and Sons. Items include historic pieces a sampler collection and displays led by Miss Emily McCormick descendant of Nelly Custis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss MacDonald
Berryville
Maj. Smith
Benjamin Berry
Battletown
Berry
Emily McCormick
Nelly Custis
Fourth quarterly conference of Reliance Circuit convenes
The Reliance Circuit of the United Brethren Church holds its fourth quarterly conference on Thursday August 8 at Stephens City. Dr M J Miller of Martinsburg will preside at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reliance Circuit
The
United Brethren Church
Stephens City
M. J. Miller
Martinsburg
Court orders reference in Newlin estate case in Winchester Star
In the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia the case of Jos B Newlin Committee for Stanley T Newlin v Stanley T Newlin et al is referred to Master Commissioner W E Edwards to report on property liens heirs and settlement of accounts. A notice in the Winchester Star sets August 22 1940 as the time and place to attend with records and papers to comply with the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley T. Newlin
W. E. Edwards
Jos. B. Newlin
Winchester Star
Rouss Avenue
Winchester
Virginia
Chancery
Vegetables Flourish In Loop Center
Chicago reporters chronicle a downtown garden by Leewin A. Wade and partner on one eighth acre near the river and Union Station. They built soil and raised a lawn with trees and flowers then potatoes onions and finally sweet corn attracting daily passersby who once scoffed at the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Landstrom
Chicago
van Bruen
Leewin A. Wade
Wade
Montreal Mayor Interned Under War Measures Act
Montreal mayor Camillien Houde, a vocal anti conscription opponent, was interned under wartime measures by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. He was taken into custody at city hall after urging residents to ignore the national registration due August 19. Interment to last for the war's duration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Camillien Houde
Royal Canalan Mounted Police
Fleet Squadron Returns From Far Pacific Cruise
A dozen ships led by the Pennsylvania under Admiral James O. Richardson completed a ten day cruise below the Equator. The force including eight battleships five cruisers and several destroyers sailed from Lahaina Roads July 19 and operated near Christmas Island Kingman Reef and Jarvis Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
United States
Equator
Jarvis Island
Pennsylvania
James O. Richardson
Lahaina Roads
Christmas Island
Kingman Reef
Jarvis
Two L Piersons Found In Same Peoria Street Block
In Peoria on Margaret Avenue two houses labeled with the same address led a furnace crew to dismantle the wrong unit. They spent hours correcting the mistaken installation after realizing the error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Ill
L. Piersons
Margaret Avenue
Dream of Harvest pageant at Berkeley Springs Tomato Fete
Berkeley Springs West Virginia hosts a Tomato Festival August 31 to September 2 featuring the pageant A Dream of Harvest. Local growers anticipate a large harvest, with canners farmers and the tomato itself honored in the celebration. Tomatoes and tomato juice will be sold at booths around town during the festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley Springs
W. VA
Morgan IV
Morgan's
Actor Richard Greene Seeks Canadian Army Commission
Richard Greene, the British actor known for his film roles, may receive an officer’s commission in the Canadian army. He traveled to Vancouver and Victoria to pursue enlistment through Col Leslie of the Seaforth Highlanders and Col Ronald Kingham of the 16th Canadian Scottish. Both officers indicated eligibility for enlistment but cautioned that an immediate commission would not be granted. success in the ranks could lead to a later commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Richard Greene
Vancouver
Victoria
B. C
Canada
Leslie
Seaforth Highlanders Regiment
Ronald Kingham
16Th
Canadian Scottish Regiment
Greene
Answers to Today's Quiz on Page Four
Answers to test questions printed on page 4 include 10 items: Dogs. Yes. Yes. God Save the King. Rachael Field. Mountaineers always free men. Herbert Hoover. Oak. Marshal Petain. The Bastille.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God Save the King
Rachael Field
Herbert Hoover
Oak
Marshal Petain
the Bastille
King to Open Exhibit of First Bushel Tomatoes
On Sunday afternoon the King will be honored in a brief ceremony and more than a hundred dollars in prizes will be distributed to outstanding growers and canners of 1940. Festivities close on Labor Day with a Grand Parade and The Queens.
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Winchester Church
Eugenia Snow
Leon Edgar Smith
Whitten
Jie
Veryone
John W
Rosenberger
Braddock St
U.S. Navy
N. Washington ST
Lea
Bickers
FORD
N. Braddock St
Southeastern
England
Great Britain
Germany
King’s Daughters Circle
Nington
Lord Fairfax
May. Smith
Clarke County
Rebecca Hite
John Hite
Joist Hite
Shenandoah Valley
Gabriel Jones
Pennington Brothers
Corporation Court
City OF
Motorola
Goodrich
Silvertown Stores
Cor
Braddock & Boscawen Sts
E. Piccadilly
Rouss Ave
Winchester Credit Corp
Loudoun St
Fairmont
Call Pine Motor Ace
Amherst
N. Main
Piccadilly St
W. Stephens City
E. Piccadilly St
S. Stewart
Emma Ridgeway
Netta Luttrell
Sensency Road
Joe
Arthur
New York Cafe
Middleburg
Braddock
M. J Pirone
G St
N. E
Washington, D. C
Westinghouse Electric
W. B. Snider & Son
Geo. Gardner
Senseney Road
Washington St
Miller’s Hardware
Mervel W. Adams
Misses Bette Shields
Betty Olinger
Mary Teresa Michael
Janice Dent
Fairfax Lane
Allis-Chalmers A’s Orchard & Farm Supply
Delco
S. Braddock St
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