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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1935

Page

9

Massanetta Bible Conference to Feature Renowned Leaders

Massanetta Springs hosts August conference with Dr. Speer Beaven McDowell Blackwood Vance and Young offering lectures on church unity mission and modern faith. A major Biblical Pageant directed by T Beverly Campbell will run August 20 21 and 23 attracting large audiences.

Anetta Springs Robert E. Speer Christian Church Christ Jesus Albert W. Beaven John McDowell America Andrew W. Blackwood Joseph A. Vance Massanetta Springs T. Beverly Campbell Campbell William E. Fradson Massanetta Springs Station Harrisonburg

Wave washes up Civil War engagement ring at Point Lookout

A gold band ring inscribed to John from Mary 1861 washed ashore at the mouth of the St Marys river after a storm. The note mentions Florence Nightingale, born 1820 and died 1910, as the originator of nursing principles.

Point Lookout St. Mary’s River John Florence Nightingale

Millwood social includes golf and gatherings at Blue Ridge

Millwood Virginia hosts a Friday monkey tournament at the Blue Ridge Country Club with about five foursomes. Winners were Miss Virginia Jacobs Mr. Robert P Page Jr Mrs Graham Dougherty and Mr Abe Hewett. Notables attend include Mr and Mrs Beverley Randolph MacKay Smith Read and others as buffet at Longwood follows.

Millwood Harrison Gwynn Harrison Blue Ridge Country Club Virginia Jacobs Robert P. Page, Jr Graham Doughtery Abe Hewett William Beverley Percy C. Randolph Alex MacKay Smit F. Allerton Read Longwood Robert P. Page Ardmore Saratoga Hamilton Page Peter Page Graham Dougherty Woodley Richmond Archer Edward Ingle Roland G. Mitchell the Glen Agnes Page Mitchell Cary Harrison Gwynn Harrison Elizabeth Jones W. Pinkney Wetherall Henry W. Frost, Jr Middle Min Harrison T. N. Jones Tom Scully Winchester Smith Cazen Ovia Henry Post Juliette B. Jones N. Burwell Jones Isabella Tenn Copperhill Knoxville Henry Post Mitchell New York Bar Harbor Maine The Leper Society of Christ Church George H. Burwell Hugh M Nelson James Lindley Henry B. Gilpin Mary Woolfolk Agnes R. Page Robert Goodwin Richard P. Whitin Edward Gay Butler Butler Christ Church

Sergeant's Sale of Dixie Restaurant Business

Distress warrant action in the case of Fred M. Affleck et al v Peter Morgan. Public auction at 14 S Brad dock Street at 10 A M on August 17 1935 for the Dixie Restaurant business with all furniture fixtures and equipment. Cash terms. Sale conducted by Sergeant Taylor L Barr City of Winchester. Also School Board bids for transportation from Hampton School to Gravel Springs and Gainesboro District to consolidated school due by 1 P M August 17.

Fred M. Affleck Peter Morgan S. Braddock Street Dixie Restaurant Taylor L. Barr City of Winchester School Board of Frederick County Hampton School Gravel Springs Gainesboro Ebenezer Whitacre Reynolds Store Railroad Union Howards Chapel Chestnut Grove Low and Cross Junction School Board County Court House Frederick County School Board

Borah Opposes Compromise on Processing Tax Suits

Senator Borah criticized a proposed compromise on recovering processing taxes. He argued Idaho claimants seeking 100 dollars would incur high legal costs to reach the commissioner, hindering access to courts. He said the issue should be discussed when the conference report reaches the Senate, likely this week or early next.

Washington Borah Rida Idaho Senate

Public sale of city property in Winchester Virginia

By authority of a deed of trust dated February 28 1930 the trustee will offer for sale at public auction in front of the County Court House Winchester at 11 00 A M on Saturday September 7 1935 all of the right title and interest of John W Hockman in a one half undivided ownership of a lot with brick residence at No 210 Piccadilly Street fronting forty feet The sale requires one third cash and balance in two equal yearly installments with bonds and insurance to secure the debt.

Winchester Virginia County Court House John W. Hockman Piccadilly Street Dorsey E. Dunlap T. Russell Cather

Marian Martin Pattern Book and Styles Promote Soft Gathered Chic

Marian Martin touts soft gathers to soften crisp lines while preserving chic appeal. The summer pattern book offers designs for all family members, with patterns including sizes 12 through 40 and a charted linen silk and crepe wardrobe. Orders include pattern 9248 and a summer pattern book, with prices and shipping instructions from the Winchester Evening Pattern Department, New York.

Marian Martin Marian Martin Lew Winchester Evening Pattern Department W. Th St New York

Lawyer Slashed in Delaware Hotel Room. Brother's Death Cited

Harrison W. Vickers Jr., prominent attorney from Chestertown and former Maryland Conservation Commission chairman, was found with slash wounds in a Wilmington hotel room. Police say selfinflicted injuries. he was reported improving but remains in critical condition. His brother George Vickers committed suicide earlier this year on the West Coast.

Wilmington Del Harrison W. Vickers United States George Vickers Maryland Conservation Commission Vickers Kent County Commissioners Eastern Shore Chestertown Henry Sheffler Sheffler Atlantic City John N. Bennett Newark Bennett Baltimore Albert C. Ritchie

Local anglers reel in 33 fish despite storms at Kenwood Beach

A party led by David Hottel and including Lewis Morris Hunter Weekly and Walter Sellers fished at Kenwood Beach seven miles below Prince Frederick Maryland on the Chesapeake Bay catching 33 hard heads weighing about 95 pounds. Hottel landed the prize fish at three and a quarter pounds as storms rolled through with at least five thunderclaps in 90 minutes.

David Hottel Lewis Morris Hunter Weekly Walter Sellers Kenwood Beach Prince Frederick Chesapeake Bay

Grange Program at Middletown Features Labor Debate

A Middletown Grange program Friday night August 9 features a debate on labor-saving devices and mood. Ashley Brumback and Miss Jean Baker support the affirmative while Charlotte Baker defends the negative. details of the remainder follow.

Grange Middletown Ashley Brumback Jean Baker Wae Ag Singanere Esiss Charlotte Baker

Community gathering features songs and readings

Opening song and roll call as members share unusual life events. Short talk by E. R. McDonald asks if the farm tractor is a necessity on the average Frederick county farm. Reading titled Time Enough by Mrs. B. O. Brumback. Fun led by Miss Louise Bailey. Closing song.

E. R. McDonald Frederick County B. O. Brumback Louise Bailey

Temperature facts in Havana and magnetic poles overview

The text notes Havana Cuba has a narrow temperature range with a mean annual temperature of seven degrees Fahrenheit, rarely exceeding 90 or dropping below 50. It also defines magnetic poles as the earths surface points where magnetic force is vertical and marks the ends of the axis of magnetic polarity.

Havana Cuba Earth

Barbara Bell Pattern Book Promises Easy Home Sewing

Excerpt promotes the Barbara Bell Pattern Book highlighting a side fastening dress with a wide collar and adjustable sleeves. It urges readers to order the 104 Barbara Bell patterns, noting designs for children, juniors, mature figures, and special occasions, and invites 15 cents for a copy via mail order.

Barbara Bell

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