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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1935
Page
2
A long list of visits and family movements across Wr. Mrs. Vir Baer Fauver and others is recorded. Little Irene Fauver cut her ankle badly with an axe but the injury is not expected to cause serious harm. Master Earle Fauver recently received a bicycle as a prized gift.
Reliance December itemizes births and visits including A M Deke welcoming daughter Anna C Dyke and Edwin Washington DC trip. Helen Bowen and Carson Bowen return from Washington. Robert Steele welcomes a son. Social events feature Mrs Arthur Shipe hosting Missionary Society with a candle light service led by Mrs H E Grover.
In Rest Brevities Rest Virginia December 13 the community mourns the death of Rev William Stevens longtime pastor of Rest Church for four years and recent retirement. Obituary notes and church services are scheduled with December 15 worship including Sunday School and youth service.
Cross Roads Virginia notes record a Sunday church service at Fairview with Rev. L B Williamson at 3 PM and a Sunday School at 2 PM. It lists visits by Jesse Peacemaker to his sister Mrs W W Hicks and various local residents visiting neighbors on Sunday.
Mt Pleasant stems fly near Redbud. Mrs Atha Dyke visited Mrs Dorsey Ritter last week. The Ladies Aid Society will meet at the home of Mr and Mrs John Perry Saturday night December 14 at 7 30. The many friends here of little F Gwen Senger of Dayton Ohio are sorry to hear of his illness and hope he will soon recover. Mrs Zirkle Williams and little daughter Gladys spent Monday with her parents Mr and Mrs John Perry here.
Refuge Virginia residents report weekend visits including Lawrence Orndoff’s Sunday appearance. Washington DC couple James and Mary McLaughlin stayed with Phil Bowman’s family. Elizabeth Ritenour visited Harley and Elizabeth Ritenour’s home last week. Phil Bowman traveled to Florida with Russell Nevill of Nineveh. Vergie Orndoff, Marvin White and sisters visited Garland Bray and later spent time with Phil Bowman’s family.
Nineveh Va December 13 The Women’s Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church met with Mrs Henry Moling. Attendees from the area included Mrs Charles Tobin Mrs E G Johns Mrs C W and Miss Mattie Trenary. George Clark of Ridings gharel visited his uncle John A Clark for several days. Mrs Thomas Hawes visited her daughter Mrs James Welsh Monday. Mrs S McCauley remains ill at home.
Peter Ois schedules a public sale at 10 A M on the W H Dinges farm located two miles from Middletown. The event lists horses and other property to be disposed of by public auction.
Mrs D 8 Himelright and Miss Lula Pingley with Mr Charles Pingley spent the weekend in Chambersburg Pa with relatives. The Ladies Aid Society of Lebanon Lutheran Church met at Mrs Arthur Miller's home. Royal Neighbors of America installed Elmer Snarr at Coal Mine schoolhouse. Carl McDonald purchased land from Elmer Godlove and plans a residence on the Wheatfield Coal Mine road. Mount Hope and Lebanon Church Sunday Schools plan Christmas programs. C S Henderlite and sons home from near Alexandria Va for weekend.
Local residents and guests from Winchester Washington and Culpeper attended Thanksgiving gatherings in Boyce. Several family visits and trips to cities including Long Island Richmond and Harrisonburg were noted with donations to Memorial Hospital in Winchester.
Reynolds Store Virginia items list visits and social calls. Mal Holliday of Maryland stayed with the Holliday family. Winchester guests included Gjerluff and son and Ed Nelton. Mrs E P Brown is indisposed at home. Others visited and traveled to Berkeley Springs and Harrisonburg. Grange Hall bought the Fairview Schoolhouse. Shoppers from the area went to Winchester for the day.
Oranda notes mention Will Rogers repicture showing in Winchester as locals report daily life. Kenner returns home after Memorial Hospital stay in Winchester. Ralph Snowden and Russell Clayton of Fairmont spent weekend with Mrs. Goldie Miller. Lester Miller of Washington D C recuperating with Mrs. Goldie Miller. L A Rudacille of Edinburg a village caller Tuesday. Elizabeth Miller ill at home. John Saum remains about the same.
Mr and Mrs Edgar Ware and three children visited Miss Belle C Jobe in Bracetown. Frank Morgan Huyett of Charlottesville visited Corrie Swimley. Mary Jane Brill returned from Washington DC after a relative's funeral. Douglasonwell adding to home. William F Jobe welcomed a newborn son. Mrs H B Mon and daughter Helen moved to Winchester leasing their Bracetown house.
Church notices from Fairview Mt Pleasant Mt Olive list Sunday School times and activities. Revival begins first Sunday night in January with evangelist Rev. E R Keseker of Lacy Spring. You are invited to these services.
In the Frederick County Circuit Court, Farmers & Merchants National Bank sues Paul W. Richards and others to determine fealty, ownership of J. E. Richards estate, and to convene lien priorities. Defendants not Virginia residents must appear within ten days of publication. Notice to publish weekly in The Winchester Evening Star and post at courthouse by December 2, 1935.
Pastor C. E. Seastrone from Bethel Albin leads Sunday School at 10 a.m. and divine service at 7 30 p.m. Hayfield-Divine service at 3 p.m. Sermon by the pastor. Mt Williams St Johns Sun day School at 10 a.m. divine service at 11 a.m. Sermon by the pastor. You are welcome to these services.
Rev. J. Goode leads Ebenezer Bible School at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Rock Enon Bible School at 2 p.m. Preaching at 3 p.m. Capon Bridge Bible School at 10 a.m. Evening worship at 7 30 p.m. Communion observed at each service. All are invited.
The Brucetown and surrounding circuits announce Sunday services with worship and sermons at multiple churches. Church School sessions are led by J. H. Ashwood J. O. Hardesty G. T. Yeakley and others. youth services and Wednesday prayer meetings are noted.
Opequon Group Presbyterian invites parishioners to Sunday School at 10 a.m. with P. C. Petrie as superintendent and worship at 11 a.m. A Burnt Church service follows with Sunday School at 2:30 p.m., Phil 4H Gold supervising, and worship at 3:30 p.m. Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor at 6:45 p.m. Friendly welcome awaits you.
The publication lists M B Church charges and South Reverend J D Russell. Sunday School at Round Hill at 10 a m. League at 7 30 p m. Sermon at 7 45 p m.
Court order directs public auction at the County Courthouse on December 14 1935 at 10 AM. Personal property includes a grand piano beds chairs tables and other items. Cash terms. Taylor L Barr Sergeant.
Carpers Valley holds a 2 p m service and a 3 p m sermon. Macedonia hosts Sunday School at 10 a m and a league at 7 p m. Relief Paxton Lamps also offer Sunday School at 10 a m.
Rev W B Obaugh pastor at Mt Pleasant announces Sunday School 10 am Christian Endeavor 7 pm evangelistic services 7 30 pm with special music by Blue and Gold Orches and Res Gee ee r Te so bet. Pleasant Valley 10 am Sunday School 11 am Communion 7 pm C E program 7 pm Red Bud 2 pm Sunday School 3 pm Communion public invited.
Rev. Ivan R. Smith leads a 10 a m Sunday School and 11 a m worship with a Christmas sermon. A children’s Christmas story sermon and Bible prize readings by Mrs. Lester Kerlin occur at 7 p m. Special music advertised. all are welcome.
Stephens City M E Church charges list events at Stephens City Church School at 9.45 preaching 11 World Club 7 led by Franklin Bailey Young People 7 30 Kernstown Church School 10 Young People 7 Una Dorton leads.
Fragmentary text lists schools and dates with cities and phrases about Christmas programs. Potential references include Stephens City Fairview Semathatown and a December date. Unable to extract coherent event or outcome from the garbled source.
Salem congregation announces Jubilee events on Front Royal pike with Sunday School at 10 a.m. Pastor duties by Rev W Kleman and Fahnestock. Preaching at 11 a.m. on second and fourth Sundays. Young people meet at 7 p.m. led by Paul Fahnestock and Mrs Henry McVicar. Mrs McVicar also leads the Helping Hand Mission of India. Hollow, a county mission leader, discusses Mexico at the Young People meeting. Sunday services and praise to the Lord invite all.
Rev H B Richardson leads services at Reliance and Ridings with Charles Beard and singers at Greenway. Baptisms, receptions, and three conversions in Ridings. eight conversions at Greenway. Sunday School and Christian Endeavor held at multiple locations. Cordial invitation to all.
Rev F B Sapp presides as minister with Bible School led by Willie Gaad superintendent at 10 am followed by communion. The Golden Rule Class taught by Harry Mason drew the largest attendance. Helpers for the Christmas program urged to attend on time. everyone welcome.
GAINESBOPO M. BE. CHURCH led by Rev C G Russell holds morning preaching with communion at 11. Wesley Chapel Sun School at 10 a m followed by preaching at 11. Redland Sunday School at 10 a m and preaching at 3 p m. Old Bethel evangelistic service at 6 30 p m. Everyone is invited.
The Middletown M E Church and South Middletown M E Church invite all to attend. Pastor W A Clare leads morning worship at 11 o clock with church school at 9 45 and Epworth Sunday School at 2. Estes Kline oversees the 2 30 service at Hites Chapel. Myrtle Rhodes leads 7 30 evening program with a brief talk by the pastor.
The bat species is described as thirsty, needing water once or twice nightly. Unlike other mammals, they do not sip while stationary. instead they drink on the wing, skimming surface water continuously in high speed sips.
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