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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1935

Page

5

Plan to unite 8 000 000 Methodists creates a new church

A joint plan to form the Methodist Church uniting the three major groups and 30 million constituents is outlined with a judicial council to rule on conference actions. Ratification in Cincinnati awaits approval by the three general conferences and annual meetings before taking effect.

Washington Supreme Court Methodist Church Cincinnati Methodist Episcopal Church South Methodist Protestant Church Harry E. Woolever Joint Commission On Methodist Union Woolever United States

Epochal moment in American church life linked to common rituals

Dr Woolever notes that the movement aims to harmonize rituals and activities shared across traditions. Leaders believe the event represents the most epochal development in American church life since the Reformation.

Woolever

Porters' Ship Named Sponsor From Porter Family Line

Camden edition reports the navy’s destroyer Porter slides down the ways at the New York Shipbuilding yard. Sponsor Miss Carlile Patterson, descendant of Commodore David Porter and Admiral David Dixon Porter, christens the 1,859 ton, 372 feet destroyer to be towed to Philadelphia for fitting.

Camden N. J Navy Porter New York Shipbail Corporation Carlile Patterson David Porter David Dixon Porter Philadelphia Navy Yard

Peach Weights To Come Before Rail Committee

Local shippers are urged to weigh in as the Trunk Line Association plans a public hearing on peach freight rates. A January meeting will set the date and time, with officials seeking maximum turnout to present views on increasing peach prices from 50 to per bushel basket.

Gany

Annual Meeting Notice for Winchester Bank Shareholders

Stockholders of The Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Co. of Winchester Virginia are warned to attend the annual meeting at the bank’s Winchester banking house corner Loudoun street and Rouss avenue on Tuesday January 14 1936 at eleven oclock A M. Directors will be elected and other business acted upon. J H Yost Cashier.

Shenandoah Valley National Bank Winchester Virginia Shenandoah Valle Tional Bank of Winchester Loudoun Piccadilly Streets Wintchester Harold G. Brown Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Co Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company of Winchester Loudoun Street Rouss Avenue J. H. Yost

Mountain farm for sale near Wardensville Grade

For sale 132 acre mountain farm located 7.44 miles from Winchester on Wardensville Grade. Includes 25 acres timber, small bearing orchard, six room pebble dash house and outbuildings. Apply G. P. Cadwallader Berryville Virginia. Public sale December 17 at 10 A M on W H Dinges farm two miles north of Middletown horses cows feed and machinery Ross Robinson.

Mountain Winchester Wardensville G. P. Cadwallader Berryville W. H. Dinges Middletown Ross Robinson

Officials of 17 Vacities Answer Queries Continued

Officials across 17 municipalities respond to traffic light questions. Fredericksburg says no new installations. Clifton Forge opposes. Bristol agrees to none at present while noting frame-light concerns.

Bristol Threettesville Clifton Forge Fredericksburg

In Memoriam Mrs Rachel Barrett

In loving remembrance of our mother Mrs Rachel Barrett who died nine years ago yesterday. Memories linger in our hearts with tenderness and love. Dearest mother we think of you each day and cherish the life you gave and the prayers you taught us. From her devoted child and sister.

Rachel Barrett Eaven Ciara

Some Cities Report Traffic Light Installations and Plans

Hopewell says no to extra lights, Lynchburg approves none, Martinsville notes existing three four way signals and two beacon flashers but no action, Norfolk experiments with one tevard light and contemplates more. Gains in Portsmouth say ten signals now, no new installations expected. Richmond reports new lights and increased usage. Staunton intends more installations. Suffolk lists two blinkers from 1935 with no further lights planned. Williamsburg reports no changes.

Hopewell Lynchburg Martinsville Norfolk Portsmouth Richmond South Norfolk Staunton Suffolk Williamsburg

For Rent Rooms 303 Fairmont Avenue and Farm for Rent

Classified blurbs list rental and sale offers including rooms at 303 Fairmont Avenue with date 9 27 11 and a 400 acre farm in Millwood Virginia with land and water features. Agent R P Whiting listed. Also livestock and general help wanted notices with contact details and dates.

Fairmont Avenue R. P. Whiting Millwood

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