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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1937
Page
3
A Burglar Story recalls a quiet robbing attempt interrupted by a woman's voice warning muddy feet. The robber, hearing chalked rain, admits he cannot proceed for it reminds him too much of home, causing a tearful retreat.
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a fast acting remedy for chest colds and bronchial irritation. It claims the medicine reaches the source of trouble, soothes inflamed membranes, and loosens phlegm with a refund guarantee if not satisfied after the first bottle.
November honor roll entries from John Kerr and Virginia Avenue public schools show second grade pupils William Adams Robert Appleger James Miller Frances West Brown Rebecca Daugherty Jacqueline Pryor Mary Lou Zacharias Nancy Adams Mildred Burke Regina Kelchner Jack Engle Freemont Fogle Billy Pappas Robert Schrader Jean Cather Betty Jones Betty Kellas Alan Dulaney Ralph Harry Nelle Chrisman Fay Headley Laura Nelle Obaugh. Third grade names include George Fries Jack Lillis Richard Owens Barbara Hough Betty Jane Hurst Lucille Pope Shirley Wardebaugh Patsy Wisecarver Ray Haines Louis Patton Norman Pope Betty Cather Elizabeth Stickles Edward Miller Margit McFarland Frances Whitlock Teddy Legee Everette Kline. Fourth grade pupils Ibba Danley Betty Ann Grim Bobby Gibbs Teddy Staples Frank Taylor. Fifth grade students Kathleen Weakley Ethel Funk Bianca Danley Dorothy Kern Emily Carlisle Helen Stultz Frances Pappas Arlena Mowery Mary Rogers Arthur Kiracofe.
Fire destroyed a two room graded school near Warminster on Thursday. Officials estimated losses above 1009 dollars including books and library. The blaze started in a cloak room and was found two hours after dismissal by a passing motorist.
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized Virginia Central Railroad to abandon 37 miles of its Fredericksburg to Orange line while keeping one mile between West Fredericksburg and the city. The move cites motor freight competition and becomes effective January 2.
Two men robbed two ice cream shop clerks in Baltimore late last night stealing $24 and a cookie. One victim was a young woman and the other the son of a traffic officer.
The Palace Theatre presents Johnny Mack Brown in Boot Hill Brigade today. A fast paced western with fearless action as Brown rides herd on bandits. Also on the program Jungle Menace cartoon and a comedy. Bob Steele stars in Doomed At Sundown on Saturday. The Painted Stallion features Ray Corrigan and Hoot Gibson.
Dr Alvin F Bell discusses divine fellowship from creation to the church, noting God’s design for companionship, Jesus sharing humanity, and the eternal bond between believers and the Father through Christ. The sermon stresses walking in light, holiness, and the church as a sustaining fellowship beyond death.
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J T Brown conducts Grace church Sunday School at 10 a m and Grace service at 11 a m Epworth Sunday School also at 11 a m with preaching at 3 p m
Bunker Hill M E Church announces Rev Howard Amoss as pastor with Sunday School at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m The Little Mountain Church plans a December 16 chicken dinner and supper from noon to 8 30 p m at Mrs Mattie Clark's Cedar Grove home Bunker Hill reports 7 45 p m preaching and 10 a m Sunday School
Cedar Cliff Group and Cedar Cliff Church announce services led by Minister Julian T Owen. Morning church school at 9 30 a m evening worship 7 30 p m Bible study on Ephesians to be completed. Tuesday auxiliary meets at 2 30 p m Young People 7 30 p m Mount Hope church school 2 p m Nineveh welcomes a Winchester Presbytery commission at 2 30 p m to install the pastor elect with Rev R S Wilson preaching.
The White Post Charge includes services at Cedarville at 10 a.m. with worship and sermon, Rockland at 11 a.m. with worship and sermon, and Boyce at 6 45 p m for a young people's service followed by 7 30 p m worship. Rev W D Sheets is pastor. Come with us to the house of the Lord.
Ridgeway Charge schedule lists Paynes Chapel and Rest Church events with morning preaching by pastors, a 2.30 pm afternoon service, and 7.30 pm rededication of Rest Church featuring Rev. F. H. Strieby and Rev. W. W. McIntyre with special music by male quartet and choir.
The Salem Congregation Church of The Brethren outlines Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by Clyde Doyle with preaching at 11 a.m. on the first and third Sundays at Salem near Stephens City. The Jubilee front Royal Bike service lists pastors Cephas Fahnestock and W L Riggleman with youth meeting at 7 p.m and talks by Sister Mary Leatherman.
Opequon Group led by Rev. E. S. McGavock holds Sunday School at 10 a.m. Worship and sermon at 11 a.m. Burnt Church and Round Hill offer Sunday School at 10 a.m. with Young Peoples at 6.30 p.m. Worship and sermon at 7.30 p.m. Opequon Chapel also has Sunday School at 10 a.m. and a Young People's service at 6.30 p.m.
Reverend W. D. Mitchell leads morning, afternoon, and evening sermons at Greenway at 10, Friendship at 11 15 and Stephens City at 3 p m Members urged to be on time The W W A Society hosts an end of evening service at Reliance Public invited all to attend
Mt Pleasant Sunday School 10 a m Preaching 11 a m Christian Endeavor 7 p m Pleasant Valley 10 a m Christian Endeavor 7 p m Worship 730 p m Red Bud Sunday School 2 pm Junior Christian Endeavor 3 pm
Brucetown Circuit M E Church schedules services at Burnt Factory Brucetown Welltown and Crums with a town sketch by Miss Belle Jobe A Martinsburg quartet will perform and citizens from Brucetown and neighboring churches invited Christmas entertainments noted for December 23 26 and 30 respectively
South Stephens City Charge M E Church with Homer Welsh as minister lists services First Sunday Stephens City 11 a m Fairview 3 p m Kernstown 7 30 p m Second Sunday Kernstown 11 a m Refuge 3 p m Stephens City 7 30 p m Third Sunday Stephens City Fourth Sunday Kernstown 11 a m Refuge 3 p m Stephens City divergence notes
Galilee Church of Christ at Welltown Road announces Bible School at 10 a.m. led by Chas E. McVay, preaching at 11 a.m. with communion. Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. led by Robert Russell, with a 7:30 p.m. sermon. All are welcome.
San Francisco resident Earl C. Hutchinson, 20, paid a $10 speeding fine but missed mandated traffic school. A letter inquired about the absence. his mother replied Earl was killed on the Bay Shore Highway, shaping the case's outcome.
The Barbara Bell Fall and Winter Pattern Book is now available for fifteen cents. The ad highlights a dress with lifted waitslines and a beltless silhouette, noting easy wear and detailed sewing instructions for sizes 12 through 20 and 40. Send fifteen cents to the address provided.
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