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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1937

Page

7

Tito Schipa Defends Salute at Australian Concerts

Italian tenor Tito Schipa defended his salute as artistic, not political, after Alderman Donald Grant denounced it in Sydney. He recalled past performances in Perth Melbourne and Sydney and said he loves his patr ie and Il Duce while noting he is not a politician. He plans to return to Boston for concerts and will take autographed Shirley Temple photos to Europe.

York Tito Schipa Australia Arteest Patrie Il Duce Tito Perth Melborne Sydney Donald Grant Grant Italy Boston Europe Shirley Temple Chicago

Three Rs Gospel Sermon Draws Large Tent Audience

Youthful evangelist in Berryville Avenue tent speaks on Redemption Reconciliation and Resurrection as Allem Miller party performs 45 minutes of music with marimba bells saws piano accordion saxophone and trumpet. Crowd growth expected to seven or eight hundred by Sunday night farewell program.

Berryville Avenue Allem- Miller Christ

Largest Spider Captured by Gardener Near Kent Street

Laura Walters of 412 N Kent Street captured a very large spider in a quart jar after seeing it in a rose bush. The creature appeared weakened yet fought to climb the jar wall with a half inch body and long legs, its black body marked by lemon stripes on the sides and abdomen.

Laura Walters N. Kent Street Star Office

Front Royal and Warren County News editorial note

Editorial notice from Front Royal highlights subscription and advertising services with contact at Front Royal 149 R. The item serves as a brief service reminder for readers and local businesses seeking information or placement guidance.

Rivers Clearing Forecast At Riverton As Upstream Skies Improve

Condition updates note Milky readings on North Fork but clear on South Fork. Except for rain upstream, Riverton should clear in the coming days. Local social notes list visitors and residents in Front Royal and nearby towns, including Washington DC travelers and Virginia guests.

North Fork South Fork Riverton

Widow spider found in garden near Mt. Pleasant

Woodrow Perry brought a large black widow in a jar to the office. Miss Ruth Perry found the spider in a garden basket left in the yard, and described it as unusually large and aggressive for a widow.

Woodrow Perry Wardensville Mt. Pleasant Ruth Perry

A Curb For Love in Olympia Parking Rule Eases Mornings

City commissioners granted Rev. Robert Bromblay a restricted parking zone in front of his parsonage to clear a path for marriage-bound couples. The Rev. Bromblay was charged $5 with Mayor Longaker quipping that one marriage should cover the cost.

Olympia Wash Robert Bromblay Bromblay F. A. Longaker

Asbury Church Set for All Day Meeting Program

FRONT ROYAL Aug 19 The annual all day meeting will be at Asbury Methodist Church Sunday August 29. Pastor E C Quickley will lead worship. Rev R V Whitehurst of Winchester will preach at 10 30 am and be followed by Rev W W McIntyre of Winchester. J W Rosenberger of Winchester speaks at 2 pm on The Church Faces The Alcohol Problem. Fred T Barnett of Lakeland Florida on Stewardship.

Front Royal Asbury Methodist Church C.uickley R. V. Whitehurst Winchester W. W. McIntyre J. W. Rosenberger Fred T. Barnett Lakeland Florida

Carnival Draws Large Crowd at Front Royal Event

Front Royal August 19 crowds fill the Weaver lot for the firemen carnival opening night. Warren County High School Band under Capt. House provides music each evening. Prizes abound at the bingo table with a $250 payout.

Front Royal Weaver Lot Warren County High School Capt. House

On Vacation In Virginia poem by J Ogden Patterson

A travel poem describes a summer trip through Virginia from Front Royal to Luray and Winchester. The author notes the scenery along the Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge riding in calm admiration. He expresses a wish to return if time allows.

Old Virginia Vale of Shenandoah J. Ogden Patterson Point Marion

Pastors to Exchange Pulpits in Calvary Service

FRONT ROYAL Aug. 19 The Rev. Dr. Giles D Palmer of St Stephens Episcopal Church Richmond will be guest preacher at the 11 oclock Sunday morning service in Calvary Epis-

Giles D. Palmer St. Stephens Episcopal Church Richmond Calvary Epis

We WANTED Mechanic for farm machinery with salary and refs

Help wanted ad seeks a first class tractor and farm machinery mechanic. State salary and give references. Inexperienced need not apply. Write Mechanic care of Star. Also notices include estate settlement for J H Beavers with administrator J M Fishpaw, and a lost small black rat terrier with reward.

Star Berryville Ave East Water Street

Richmond rector to preach in Front Royal pulpit exchange

The Richmond rector will occupy the Front Royal pulpit in exchange with the local pastor Revonald Rowland, at Copal Church, Front Royal.

Copal Church Front Royal Richmond Rowland

Lightning Destroys Barn In Warren

Front Royal Aug 19 a large barn on T.8 Duncan farm Cedarville road was totally destroyed by fire after a lightning strike. A large quantity of hay stored inside burned, but nearby hay ricks were saved by the Front Royal Fire Department as residents reported a severe electrical storm.

Front Royal Duncan Farm Cedarville Road Front Oval

Minnigerode Makes Hole In One At Winchester Club

Jack Minnigerode joined the Hole In One Club after acing the 131 yard Number 3 at Winchester Golf Club. He accomplished the feat while playing with club pro Rut Coffey and Carl Campbell.

Jack Minnigerode Winchester Golf Club Rut Coffey Carl Campbell

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