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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1938

Page

2

Prominent Leaders On The Program For Valley Disciples Convention

The 89th Valley District Disciples of Christ convention in Winchester Sept 7 8 features Maphis Strasburg presiding. Sessions begin 2 45 pm Tuesday with a Fellowship Supper and vesper service. Dr George A Williams and Rev John A Tate address key sessions as women and youth groups meet under presiding officers.

The Valley Chiof Disciples of Christ Maphis Strasburg W. Meredith Normant Woodstocker George A. Williams Mathis John A. Tate Richmond Virginia Christian Missionary Society W. L. Dudley Winchester E. C. Davis India R. B. Montgomery Lynchburg College George Earl Owen Winchester Church of Christ Ray Wolford J. Marshall Pifer Strasburg, Inc Owen Cing Prederick Shenan- Page Rockingham Winchesbie Reed Arles H. Punk

Wedding Invitations From Star Job Print

A wedding invitation announcement printed by Star Job Print lists couple names, date, venue, and RSVP details in a formal card style. The notice presents a concise summary of event particulars for guests and contributors.

Young Democrats announce delegates to Virginia state convention

Winchester and Frederick County Young Democrats select delegates and alternates for the Young Democratic Club of Virginia state convention to be held August 26 and 27 in Richmond. Delegates include W. E. Edwards and Kathryn Lineweaver. alternates listed follow.

Winchester Frederick County Young Democrats Young Democratic Club of Virginia Richmond W. E. Edwards H. F.byrd, Jr R. R. Ridgeway Holmes Newecdome Frank Whitacre B. P. Harrison H. K. Benham Robert L. de

VFW Delegates Named for National Encampment in Ohio

At the regular VFW Post 2123 meeting in Winchester, Commander Harry E. Anderson and senior Vice-Commander F. I. McClure were elected to represent the Virginia delegation at the National Encampment in Columbus Ohio August 21 to 26. Alternates Theodore R. Miller and Charles W. Franks were chosen plus Gold Star Mother Anna Gordon Ike Allamong and Dorothy McClure will attend. The delegation plans to leave Winchester this Sunday and is expected to lead the encampment parade as Virginia tops membership gains nationwide. Post 2123 reports 74 members and improved finances. A September 5 rally with Front Royal and Leesburg posts is planned, with Department Commander W. S. Wooddell expected.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Harry E. Anderson F. I McClure Columbus Ohio Theodore R. Miller Charles W. Franks Post 2123 Front Royal Leesburg W. S. Wooddell Staunton

Final Rites For Rev. Dr. Rowland

The Rev. Dr. J. M. Rowland a 58 year old Methodist editor author and minister was killed in a truck collision and will be buried Friday in Forest Lawn Cemetery Richmond services set for 4 p m at Centenary Methodist Church with Bishop W W Peele assisting. Mrs Rowland and her mother Mrs Diazi K Lewis were in serious condition in Richmond Memorial Hospital with Mrs Rowland in a cerebral concussion and multiple injuries. Rowland had led the Richmond Christian Advocate since 1921 and previously headed the Southern Methodist Press Association.

Richmond J. M. Rowland Forest Lawn Cemetery Centenary Methodist Church Diazi K. Lewis Ashboro N.C Richmond Memorial Hospital Rowland Lewis Richmond Christian Advocate Virginia Conference Methodist Episcopal Church, South Southern Methodist Press Association Ie Raphe Episcopal Church

Yard Party At Relief M E Church

Relief M E Church Sunday School plans a yard party on the church lawn tomorrow evening with a public invitation and a special musical program being arranged.

The Relief M. EB. Church

Salvation Army to Collect Newspapers and Rags

The Social Service Department of the Salvation Army in Balti more will canvass homes on Thursday August 18 for newspapers and rags. Captain Bott urges residents not to donate cash and explains the truck from Baltimore will visit the city.

Social Service Department Salvation Army Baltimore Valley Avenue Bott Winchester

Vacation Bible School Pupils In The War Cry Photo

The War Cry features two photographs of Salvation Army Vacation Bible School attendees in Winchester. Capt. and Mrs. Mathias Bott conducted the program, noted as highly successful in the issue’s footnote.

War Cry Salvation Army Mathias Bott Winchester

Lowery Rites To Be Friday

Funeral services for James Milton Lowery 63 will be held Friday at 4 PM from his daughter's home 33 Southwerk street. Burial is Mount Hebron Cemetery in Frederick County. Surviving are his wife several children grandchildren and siblings. He was a stonemason by trade and a Presbyterian church member.

James Milton Lowery South Braddock Street M. H. Ritter Southwerk Street Omps Funeral Mount Hebron Mr. Lowery George W. Lowery Mary Boyce Lowery Frederick County Presbyterian Church Minnie Newland

Will of Clayton Painter Recorded in Frederick Circuit Court

The will of the late Clayton Painter of Stephens City is admitted to record. It leaves the entire estate to wife Alma K. Painter until debts are paid, then to be divided between Evelyn H. Painter Shiley and William H. Painter. Shiley to receive Fishpaw farm near Middletown with sale rights and reinvestment, Gainesboro farm and certain stocks/props to be sold with possible reservations by the executrix. Son William H. Painter to receive 2050 dollars, remainder to be split between son and daughter at final settlement. Alma K. Painter named executrix with bond set at 3400 dollars. Appraisers listed.

Clayton Painter Stephens City C. C. Brannon Frederick Circuit Court Alma K. Painter Evelyn H. Painter Shiley William H. Painter Shiley Middletown

Vacation School Report At Winchester Day Nursery

Enrollment reached 44 pupils with a daily average attendance of 25. The program ran at Winchester Day Nursery under Captain and Mrs Bott Miss Lillian Jackson and Mrs Updike with recreation on the John Kerr School playground. The War Cry features groups from many Salvation Army vacation schools across the southeast.

Winchester Day Nursery Bott Lillian Jackson Updike John Kerr School

Virginia Breeder Tops Prices at Saratoga Springs Yearling Sale

Eight yearlings from Kenneth N. Gilpin of Boyce Va sold for 32700 at Saratoga Springs sale averaging 4087. Teddy Comical II colt led at 8000 while Ksar progeny showed mixed results. Gilpin posted strong historic totals in prior years with 144950 in 1938.

Berryville Kenneth N. Gilpin Boyce Saratoga Springs Virginia Abrams S. Hewitt White Post Sun Spot Colt Teddy Gilpin Kentmere Br. c Milky Way Farm Ultimus B. c Lady Ermmeline King James Howe Stables Croix Rouge Sir Wilfred Sun Spot Ksar Bright Knight Ksar—Suppress Superman Thirteen Head

TVA Witness Lilienthal Skirts Berry Marble Probe

TVA director David L. Lilienthal testified on the Berry marble deal and criticized Arthur E. Morgan as ousted TVA chairman, denying knowledge of a memo alleging fraud. Negro workers at Chickamauga dam accused foremen of abuse, prompting a committee inquiry and a directive for a personnel report.

Knoxville Tenn TVA David L. Lilienthal Berry Arthur E. Morgan Lilienthal United States George L. Berry and Associates Arthur E Morgan Bock Carl Bock Congressional Committee Harcourt Morgan Chickamauga Gordon R. Clapp

Wrong Way Airman Lands Near County Farm After Storm

Jack Delagrange of Cumberland piloted a small plane from Romney West Virginia through gusting wind and rain. Low fuel forced a landing in a level field near the county and city poor farm. He oriented himself then flew to the Buff Lick road airport and stayed with Walter Burner before departing this morning.

Doug Corrigan Winchester Cumberland Flynn Jack Delagrange Romney W. Va Delagrange Buff Lick Road Walter Burner

Pats and Slaps Expected Aboard President Roosevelt Train

President Roosevelt left the political scene and crossed into Canada for talks with Premier Mackenzie King. He dictated drafts of two Canadian addresses for Queens University Kingston and the International Bridge dedication. He will travel to Hyde Park on arrival. The next steps in his domestic strategy include potential moves against Senator Millard Tydings and Representative John O Connor, with South Carolina’s Ellison D. Smith also in play for renomination.

Roosevelt Canada Mackenzie King Queens University Kingston Hyde Park Millard Tydings Maryland John O'Connor New York South Carolina Ellison D. Smith

Mishap Case Dismissed Against Ms. Elsie Gaunt

Judge Donald Weems dismissed reckless driving charges against Elsie Gaunt of Boyce Virginia after hearing evidence on the February 7 accident at the Kent and Piccadilly intersection. Complainant Charles F. Farmer alleged injuries from the collision, but Gaunt testified she was moving slowly and had stopped when Farmer walked into the car.

Elsie Gaunt Boyce Donald Weems Charles F. Farmer Mr. Farmer

Ching Foo Voices Hope on China War Cheerfully

Ching Foo, long employed at the Consolvo estate in Millwood, shares a confident view on the Japanese invasion of China. He compares China to a stool and says Chinese soldiers will drive the Japanese away, though he acknowledges a long struggle may lie ahead.

Millwood China Ching Foo

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fred Maphis Voice of Firestone Red Voice of the Farm Radio Firestone Auto Supply and Service Store N. Main St Lou Ambers Henry Armstrong Henry Herkimer Hurricane C. H. Schutte R. E. Bayliss G. W. Lemley M. E. Pifer J. Sloan Kuykendall Henry T. Goode Roy Cather Lawrence C. Hollis Clay Rogers Leonard Miller Gertrude Peery Dorothy Rice Dorothy Green VFW Anderson McClure Enks Rosenberger’s John. W. Rosenberger and Co., Inc S. Braddock St Northern Virginia Power Company Lowery Mary Orndorff Cumberland, Md Charles Williams Washington, D. C Morris Ritter Bennie Jones A. C. White K. R. Boyce J. C. Kelchner David Lowery James R. Lowery Mollie Lowery Edward Lowery Frederick Count Robert Taylor Neill Kidwell Will Saratoga Charles H. Houston National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Mrs. Farmer Sarah Zane Southern States Winchester Service Earl May Winchester Furniture CO South Main St
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