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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1938

Page

2

Improvements To Parsonage To Be Made

The sixteenth anniversary of United Brethren Church dedication was observed with Rev. Millard J Miller and Rev. George W Stover at the service. A goal of 1600 for parsonage improvements and other church work drew 1563.80 in cash and pledges, including funding for a new heating unit. Rev. Wade Miller and family will vacation at Great Cacapon State Park West Virginia with two weeks for Miller and one week for Wade.

United Brethren Church Millard J George W. Stover Wade S. Milbrother Deat Shenandoah College North Avenue Stover Wade Miller Millard J. Miller Wade S Miller Great Cacapon State Park West Virginia

Leaders Heard At Massanetta Leaders Heard At Massanetta

East and West unite at Massanetta Springs for the first half of the seventeenth Bible Conference. Dr. Robert E. Speer of New York and Dr. William Evans of Los Angeles delivered talks, with Bishop Cushman of Denver and Dr. Julian Price Love contributing final insights.

Massanetta Springs Robert E. Speer New York William Evans Los Angeles Massanetta Speer Evans Ralph S. Cushman Denver Julian Price Love Presbyterian Theological Seminary Louisville

Lions Club Meeting at Country Club Hosts Silk Industry Exhibit

Lions Club members will meet tomorrow at 7 PM at the Country Club instead of the afternoon hour. Guest George Grove of Scranton, a silk manufacturer, will present moving pictures on the silk industry from cocoon to finished product, filmed by himself during a trip to Japan. Sponsor Richard Veitel, hosiery maker.

Lions Club George Grove Scranton Mr. Grove Far East Japan Groves Richard Veitel

Farmers Can Prepay Wheat Premiums For Next Year

Farmers who insure wheat with the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation may deposit premiums for the next year. County agent I Fred Stine notes deposits provide convenience but not a guaranteed underwriting. Deposited wheat serves as cash to cover future premiums, with no title to the grain and no interest beyond cash value.

Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Fred Stine Crop Insurance Corporation

Play Day At Local Park Plans Friday Event

A Park Play Day is set for Friday August 26 from 2 to 4 pm. Children from various playgrounds join in color posted groups red green blue with rotations of stunts songs and cheers across midgets juniors and seniors under leadership of Mrs. Chapman Estelle Tinsman Edward Brill Reed Stryker and Tavenner.

Chapman Estelle Tinsman Edward Brill Reed Stryker Tavenner Garrish Fiddler Tinsman Carpenter

Two French Ministers Resign Over 40-Hour Plan Crisis

Paris reports two of Premier Edouard Daladier's cabinet resign to protest the drive to abolish the 40-hour week. Ludovic Frossard and Paul Ramadier quit, prompting a cabinet reshuffle with Anatole De Monzie and Pomaret appointed to fill posts.

Paris Edouard Daladier Ludovic Frossard Paul Ramadier Anatole de Mon

Anguish in the Alleghanies Affected Angus Herd

An outbreak of hemorrhagic septicemia decimates T. J. Grove’s purebred Angus herd near Mount Storm and Petersburg West Virginia. Over one third die and medical costs exceed 1000 dollars. County Agent S L Dodd urges immediate segregation disinfection burning and burial of carcasses and quarantine of suspect cattle.

Moorefield W. Va T. J. Grove Petersburg Mount Storm 8. L. Dodd

Miss Grace McKee to Wed Floyd Combs in Fall

Mrs. R. C. McKee announces the engagement of Grace Annamary Violet McKee of this city to Floyd W. Combs of Winchester Virginia and Needmore West Virginia. Combs is the son of Mrs. P. P. Funk. The wedding date is not yet fixed but planned for early fall.

R. C. McKee Grace Annamary Violet Floyd W. Combs Winchester Needmore W. Va Combs P. P. Funk

Daladier Remains Premier as Cabinet Split Emerges

Parliament reconvenes amid a cabinet shakeup after Daladier replaced Frossard and Ramadier. De Monzie and Pomaret secured cabinet seats, signaling party balance. Ramadier reproached Daladier over not informing him of plans to scrap the 40 hour week, a reform Daladier linked to national defense and Europe’s crisis.

Frossard Ramadier de Monzie Pomaret Daladier Albert Lebrun National Defense

20 Years Ago This Week From The Star

The aviation program is criticized as nearly a failure with 601 planes shipped to France but only 67 reached the front and limited information on their use. Marriage licenses issued include Raymond Himelright Emma Elliott and Maphis Pifer Claude Clayton Leroy Dailey Lottie Kerns. Lutheran Church notes salute 28 members serving in World War II with a flag bearing 28 stars. Orchard outlook predicts more early summer apples from Winchester growers after a bumper summer crop with average dollar per bushel for top grades.

Senate Military Affairs Group France Raymond Himeldight Emma Elliott Gainesboro Maphis Clarke Pifer Claude H. Clayton Leroy Dailey Grace Lutheran Church U.S Gibson Baker Walter E. Beck Frank F. Beck Melville Bowers G. Hubert Bowers William H. Brown David Cooper W. Wayne Cooper William E. Harloe Curtis G. Harloe Alfreds. Henkel William HB. Hillyard William H. Hottel Paul Kremer Roy Kohlhausen Hugh M. Lewis E. Ronnie Lonas J. Allen Maphis Luther Ryan Glenn W. Ryan Carl F Winchester

Pastor given life for poison and arson in maid case

Rev. Helo Janssen of Krem North Dakota was sentenced to life in prison hours after confessing to poisoning and burning his 16 year old house maid to hide alleged illicit relations. The confession led to conviction and his transfer to Stanton penitentiary.

Helo Janssen Krem N. D Stanton Central Press

Picnic and Yard Party at Little Mountain Sunday School

A village event titled Picnic and Yard Party is planned at Little Mountain Sunday School on Saturday, August 27 and the note lists possible dates August 22 24 26 31 as references.

Little Mountain

Hold Rites For Mr. Eddy

The funeral of Walter W. Eddy, 64, who died Friday, was held yesterday at 3:30 pm from the Misses Mamie and Nellie Eddy’s home in Charles Town WV. Survived by sisters Mamie and Nellie Eddy, niece Mrs. C D Burnett, and uncle Hunter Williams. Interment in Charles Town.

Walter W. Eddy Memorial Hospital Mamie Nellie Eddie Charles Town W. Va Mr. Eddy Frederick County Winchester Theodore F. Eddy Nelie Eddy C.D. Burnett Hunter Williams The Presbyterian Church G. G. Sydnor William Junken Roger Rissler T. D. Webster Dennis D. Link James W. Strider Howard O. Wilt J. W. Kline

Homecoming at Grace Episcopal Church Draws Former Members

Berryville Va August 22 Grace Episcopal Church held homecoming services drawing former members from across states. Notable attendees included Rev Vincent Franks pastor of St Stephen's Philadelphia and Rev Albert Muller assisted by Rev Louis Tucker with Mrs Muller as choir contributor.

Berryville Grace Episcopal Church Vincent Franks St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Philadelphia Albert Muller West Point Louis Tucker D. D Muller Cary Meade A. P. Osborne Robert Wainwright Robert Wainwright, Jr Norfolk J. B Harnesberger Eva Irwin Front Royal Charles Ellet Cabell Alexandria Hugh M. McDonald William N. McDonald Gloversville N. Y E. L. Eustaphieve Louisville Katharine McDonald Washington William Wattles Lippitt Hatchell Bowles Lippitt Charles Town Frank McCormick Ray Gregg U. S. Weather Bureau Gregg Ruth Gregg L. M. Allen Winchester William Stalnaker Peggie Stalnaker William Stalnaker, Jr Cumberland

Card of Thanks for James M. Lowery

The Lowery family thanks friends for help during illness and death of James M. Lowery. Gratitude for cars and floral tributes. Signed Mrs. James M. Lowery and Family.

James M. Lowery

Bridge Dedicated With Dr Pepper

Miss Lillian Goode of Intermont West Virginia used a bottle of Dr Pepper to christen the Capon Lake Bridge over Capon River during the dedication ceremonies. The unusual twist followed the completion of the span and brought a regional novelty to the opening.

Capon Lake Bridge Lillian Goode Intermont W. Va Capon River

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