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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1934

Page

2

Front Royal Whirl of Visits and Local News

Mrs. R. E. Purdum and daughter Miss Mary Louise Purdum visited Winchester on Thursday. John Enders of Richmond and son Jack Enders of Berryville visited Front Royal friends. Mrs. William Sechrest returned to Philadelphia after hosting guests. Standard Oil manager William Atwell led a company meeting at Strickler House.

Front Royal R. E. Purdum Mary Louise Purdum Winchester John Enders Richmond Jack Enders Berryville Mildred Sirbaugh William Sechrest Wyndham Lee Philadelphia William Atwell Warrenton Standard Oil Company Strickler House

Pastor Fills Void as Winchester Minister Preaches in Mount Pleasant

The Rev. C. H. Anderson of Winchester will preach at Mount Pleasant United Brethren Church Sunday at 8 15 p m in the absence of Pastor the Rev. Franklin G Senger. The public is urged to hear the Rev Mr Anderson.

C. H. Anderson Winchester Mount Pleasant W. Va United Brethren Franklin G. Senger Mr. Anderson

Revival Ends Sunday at Galilee Church

Evangelistic services held for three weeks at Galilee Church of Christ on Welltown road near Grimes conclude with an 8 o clock Sunday service. Evangelist Coffey of Richmond preaches Sunday morning and evening to large, varied crowds. Rev F B Sapp leads the church. Charles E McVay directs song services. Princess Strother leads the young people's meeting at 7 pm.

Galilee Church of Christ Welltown Road Grimes Evangelist Coffey Richmond Grimes and Welltown F. B. Sapp Galilee Church Charles E. McVay Princess Strother

Orndorff to Speak at Stines Chapel Sunday

Mr Ellsworth Orndorff or Albin will fill the pulpit at Stines Chapel Presbyterian Church Sunday morning at 11 oclock. The program includes radio singers from station WJEJ Hagerstown Md. Christian Endeavor Society will be held at 8 oclock.

Ellsworth Orndorff Albin Stines Chapel Presbyterian Church WJEJ Hagerstown Christian Endeavor Society

State Milk Law Tested In Richmond Court

Virginia's 1934 milk control act faced its first court test as Attorney General A. P. Staples sought an injunction against R. J. Reynolds of Staunton. The suit aims to stop selling milk below set prices and to compel license, assessments, and compliance with the act. Reynolds' counsel Timberlake and Nelson planned to challenge the act's constitutionality.

Associated Press Richmond Virginia A. P. Staples Sutton Law and Equity R. J. Reynolds Staunton Staunton-Waynesboro State Milk Commission Reynolds Timberlake and Nelson

Death Comes After A Long Sickness

Estella Lewis a middle aged colored woman died at 3 30 this morning at her home 112 West Leicester street after an illness since January A native of the Cedar Hill section of Frederick county she had lived here many years Her uncle Howard Lewis lives at the same home Funeral arrangements will be made later.

Estella Lewis West Leicester Street Cedar Hill Frederick County Howard Lewis

Virginia Firemen Conclude Meeting Its Big Parade

Suffolk Va August 10 Fire men from Virginia cities prepared for a grand parade through Suffolk as 1934 state firemen's convention ends with the review. Braddock's first aid team won with 95 points. Orange Fire Department took top in hook and ladder. Floyd Vetter Manassas won one man hose. Orange won four man hose and Manassas six man ladder.

Virginia Associated Press Suffolk Braddock Orange Fire Department Floyd Vetter Manassas Orange

Wife Preservers A bit of flour sprinkled over cake

A short note advises dusting a small amount of flour onto icing to prevent it from running. The tip emphasizes simple kitchen technique to maintain smooth frosting and presentation.

Weekend visitors gathered at Cross Junction homes in Virginia

Guests over the weekend at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Baker included John Gunn and family, Hazel Baker, Dorothy Egleston, Curtis Funkhouser, and Alvin Baker of Washington, D. C. Z. G. Baker of Martinsburg also joined. Additional visits came from Edward Hottle of Martinsburg, and Floyd Luttrell’s guests David Ebert, Guy Reynolds Jr., Annie Unger, and others from Berkeley Springs and Winchester.

Floyd Luttrell David Ebert Guy Reynolds, Jr Martinsburg Annie Unger Berkeley Springs W. Va H. Braithwaite Edgar Collins Anna Woodrow Whitacre Gerald Braithwaite Donald Braithwaite Harley Adams Ray Lewis Freda Braithwaite Delbert Sibert Winchester H. R. Edwards Wincheter C. V. Edwards

Sawing Test for Royal Navy Divers at Whale Island

A training test at Whale Island in Ports mouth England involves sawing wood underwater in a large tank to assess Royal Navy divers skills and endurance during their course.

Whale Island Portsmouth England

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