Chanters Triumph With Christmas Cantata At Handley
The Chanters presented The Shepherds Prayer to a near capacity Handley auditorium audience of about 2 500 with many turned away. Floyd Haines wrote directed and starred in the cantata with the union city choirs. space was full from 7 15 pm and a second performance is unlikely due to the orgatron return to Washington.
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Handley
Floyd Haines
Washington
Hoye Riley
T. M. Swann
Ronald S. Wilson
C. W. Lowe
Grace Lutheran Church
Bethlehem
Handley School presents capacity Christmas carol concert
At Handley auditorium 1700 seats filled as Handley School under Miss Gwendolyn Haynes presented a Christmas carol program. Fourth grade, two part, and high school glee clubs performed with strong tone and enunciation. Highlight numbers included Westminster Carol, Bring a Torch, Cantique de Noel, and Silent Night. Stage settings by Miss K. Pannill enhanced the show.
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Handley Auditorium
Handley School
Gwendolyn Haynes
Haynes
K. Pannill
Winchester
Orgatron makes a mixed impression at debut
The new organ system proved worthy of advance praise though crowd size and auditorium acoustics limited its full effect. Some attendees in the rear could not hear it clearly, reducing the overall impact of the debut performance.
The Coming Of The King Poem by Rev. J. O. Patterson
The poem calls readers to Bethlehem and the temple to praise Jesus the Savior. Rev. J. O. Patterson, minister of the Christian Church at Point Marion Pennsylvania, is identified as author. The verse urges love, esteem, bearing His cross, and promises a heavenly crown.
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Jesus the Savior
Bethlehem
J. O. Patterson
The
Christian Church
Point Marion, Pa
Miss Emma Lovett Dies While Visiting California
Emma Lovett formerly of Frederick county and longtime Portland resident died December 7 in San Fernando California after a fall. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery. She was granddaughter of Mahlon L Lovett and daughter of Winfield and Ida Lovett. Survived by brother Harold a lawyer in Murphua Texas and several cousins. Relatives present at interment included Captain Lloyd Pugh and Mrs Pugh of California and R Frederick Hatcher and Mrs Addie Hatcher Heironimous of Washington DC.
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Emma Lovett
Frederick County
Portland
Ore
San Fernando
Cal
San Fernando Hospital
Oakland Cemetery
Mahlon L. Lovett
Hayfield
Winfield
Ida Templar Lovett
Harold
Murpha
Tex
Addie Hatcher
R. Frederick Hatcher
Washington, D. C
Linda Trigg
Winchester
Harry Pugh
Lloyd Pugh
California
Pugh
Following The Light Through Time and Progress
A reflective meditation on humanity’s pursuit of knowledge and beauty driven by a guiding beacon. From ancient pioneers to modern thinkers the text celebrates creative vision and the spiritual light that inspires art science and faith across ages and cultures. It concludes with the nativity story framing the divine light guiding humankind toward redemption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judea
Windsors to spend holidays at Cannes villa
Paris dispatch says the Duke and Duchess of Windsor sent two cars with baggage to Cannes and will stay at the villa of Mr Herman Rogers of Newark for the holiday season starting tomorrow.
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Paris
Duke and Duchess of Windsor
Cannes
Es Herman Rogers
Newark
Dr McIntyre Speaks at Emmanuel Church Dedication Cumberland Md
Dr W W McIntyre presiding elder of the Winchester District M E Church South was guest speaker at Emmanuel Church South Cumberland Md for memorial dedication following reopening after improvements Rev S R Neel of Grace M E Keyser Va spoke at morning service and C E Brandt led a Friendship Service. McIntyre and wife suffered sleet accident near Washington but were uninjured aside from shock.
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W. W. McIntyre
Winchester
M. E. Church South
Emmanuel M. E .Church
South
Cumberland
Emmanuel Church
S. R. Neel
Grace M. E. Church
Keyser
K. Va
C. E. Brandt
McIntyre
Death Calls Mrs. Baker In Middletown
Mrs. Cora Edmonia Baker 71 widow of J. E. Baker of Warren county died suddenly at 6 p.m. at the home of her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Benjamin E Rogers in Middletown Virginia. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Rogers home with Elder J T Power of Martinsburg officiating. Interment will be in Reliance cemetery.
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Middletown
Cora Edmonia Baker
J. E. Baker
Warren County
Benjamin E. Rogers
Rogers
J. T. Power
Martinsburg
W. Va
Primitive Baptist Church
Final Call Follows Death Of Winchester Insurance Aide Lee Hollar
Lee Hollar 41 a Winchester life insurance collector died at Mont Alto Hospital at 7 15 Sunday morning after weeks as patient. Body to arrive noon tomorrow and be taken to Mrs Ebert 443 North Loudoun street. Funeral 11 Wednesday at Ebert home with Rev Swann and Rev Luttrell. Interment Mount Hebron. Survived by widow Mary Anna Ebert and two children Lee Jr and Mary Ann. Two sisters also survive. Member of Rouss Fire Company and World War I veteran stationed at Camp Lee Va.
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Lee Crisman Hollar
Winchester Life
Mont Alto Hospital
Washington, D. C
Baltimore and Ohio
John E. Ebert
North
Loudoun Street
Ebert
T. M. Swann
Braddock Street Methodist Church
W. O. Luttrell
Berryville
Eureka Insurance Company
J. William and
Rachel Crisman Hollar
Shenandoah County
Winchester
Frederick County
Mary Ann Hollar
Isaac W. Ebert
J. M. Ambrose
Callahan
Fla
Hollar
Rouss Fire Company
Camp Lee
Star to Not Publish on Christmas Day Holiday
The Star will skip its Saturday issue on December 25 to observe Christmas Day as a national holiday. No paper will be printed that day.
Weather Log Records Warm December Day Noted
The report tracks daily highs from Monday to Saturday with temperatures ranging from 25 to 66 degrees. It notes Saturday as the warmest December day since December 24, 1933 when 69 degrees was reached and references December 26, 1936 reaching 63 degrees.
Douglas School Christmas Cantata Set For Tomorrow
Douglas School on North Kent street will present a Christmas cantata tomorrow evening at 8 30. The program titled Christmas In Other Lands features students in native costumes with country descriptions, angelic chorus carols, and carefully arranged scenery lighting and costumes. Patrons are invited to attend.
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Douglas School
North Kent Street
Public Cooperating In Early Mailing Campaign
Public cooperation rises for Christmas greetings and gifts as a post office urges fast mailing in the first two days of the week. Drop boxes for personal and business mail are provided and guidance covers packing, stamps, addresses, and direct posting to the office.
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Uncle Sam
Wincheser
Carols Not To Be Sung At Big Tree
The Chanters annual Christmas Eve carols at the Community tree in front of the courthouse will not be held this year after a conference between Andrew Bell of the Chamber of Commerce and Floyd Haines, Chanters director. Old Santa will still visit stores and shoppers, with Santo’s schedule to be published later.
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Andrew Bell
Chamber of Commerce
Floyd Haines
Chanters
Santa
Santo
Funeral for Pyree Conway Poole in Waynesboro
Rites are set for Pyree Conway Poole 20 who died after being struck by an auto on Route 11 south of Stephens City Friday night. Son of Samuel T and Grace Covell Poole of 369 Maple Street Waynesboro born June 17 1917 in Stanley Virginia. He leaves his parents and brother Carroll Poole.
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Waynesboro
Pyree Conway Poole
Stephens City
Roy Golliday
Washington
Middletown
Samuel T
Grace Covell Poole
Maple Street
Stanley
Carroll Poole
Death Takes Ludendorff as German Icon Dies
Reichsfuehrer Adolf Hitler and Field Marshal Werner von Blomberg learned of Ludendorff's death as doctors fought to save him. Hitler sent condolences to Mathilde Ludendorff, praising the generalissimo as a great soldier whose life served Germany and whose name would live forever.
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Hitler
Ludendorff
Mathilde
Germany
Ludendorff Death Marks End of German Military Era
The article notes General Ludendorff's death and his uneasy alliance with Hitler. It highlights his shift toward neo pagan ideas and his acceptance of a new religion alongside Catholic and Protestant faiths. The piece recalls their reconciliation at the beer hall putsch anniversary.
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Ludendorff
Hitler
County Youth Is Injured In Traffic Crash
James Hensell of Middletown, about 25, is in serious condition at Memorial Hospital after a motorcycle crash on U S Route 11 near the Cedar Creek Bridge Saturday night. Sheriff reports two southbound trucks near the scene. one truck passed another and a crash occurred. Vehicle details and license numbers are unclear. Hensell's two legs and pelvic bones are fractured.
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James Hensell
Middletown
Memorial Hospital
Cedar Creek
Hensell
J. W. Newcome
Anniversary Message From Acknowledging Former Nazi Leader
A telegraph from a woman to a man who led with him in a 1923 brown shirt procession reflects reverence and gratitude for his cooperation during the period of rebuilding the German nation. The message marks an anniversary and honors the shared past.
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Feahrer
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Mary Oenps
Miss Fogle
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Marshall Kline
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Robert McNally
Lillian Oaks
Lucy Ritenour
Taylor Barr
Orville John Kater
Melvin Miller
Mary
Jesus Lucy Potter
Joseph
Riley
Old Bethlehem
West Coast
Windsors
Emanuel M. E. Church
Warren Coun
Lee Hollar
Special Attention
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Mercury
Sear
Wenree
Eels
Oak
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Winchester, Virginia
British Isles
Saint Nicholas
Sauk'nikolaus
Holland
America
Santa Claus
Teed Ming Lila Ambulance Service
No.braddock ST
Winchester , VA
Poinsett
Consumers Coal CO
Poole Rites
Death
Udendorff
United Optical Service
W. Boscawen St
C. I. Brumback
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