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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1940

Page

3

Portraits Show Washington Changed by Painters Across Years

The piece notes how portraits of George Washington evolved from 1772 to 1796 as painted by Peale Stuart and Trumbull. It contrasts Washington’s varying facial features, from ruby lips and arched eyebrows to a longer neck, broad mouth, and baldness hints, suggesting different appearances over time.

America Washington’s Persun Charles Wilson Peale Mount Vernon Virginia Washington and Lee University Washington Peale Valley Forge State Normal School West Chester Gilbert Stuart Stuart John Trumbull Trumbull Metropolitan Museum New York Yale University

Extra Fun At Basketball Game

In Fulton Missouri on February 23 a bizarre incident interrupted a college basketball game between Westminster and Turkic when pranksters released a guinea fowl from the rafters. Moore fired a blank cartridge and the bird dropped onto the floor ending the first half.

Fulton Moore

Gainesboro Social Notes and Visits Highlight Town

Gainesboro Virginia February 23. Mr and Mrs Charles Fortune of Washington DC visit Mr and Mrs Peyton Darlington Sunday. Mrs Amy Davis is ill at home. Mr J B Donovan improving slowly. Mr and Mrs Delvin Parish visiting Mrs E E Bayliss. Guests of Mrs Caskin Brown Sunday Mr and Mrs Cecil Brown of Winchester and Mr and Mrs Donard DeHaven of Gainesboro.

Gainesboro Charles Fortune Washington, D. C Peyton Darlington Amy Davis J. B. Donovan Delvin Parish E. E. Bayliss Caskin Brown Cecil Brown Winchester Donard DeHaven Gainesto

Brucetown Circuit Holds Sunday Conference and Services

The Brucetown Methodist Church led by Rev. R B Moore hosts Sunday School 10 a m Sermon 11 a m and Young People 7 30 p m at Burnt Factory with a second Quarterly Conference at Montague Avenue Church on Friday night March 1 at 7 30. Rock Enon Bible School 10 a m Worship 11 a m Walnut Springs Bible School 10 a m Christian Endeavor 7 p m Evening Worship 7 30 p m. Residence United Brethren Circuit led by Rev W D Mitchell preaches Greenway 10 a m Friendship 11 a m Stephens City 3 p m Reliance 7 30 p m public invited.

Brucetown Methodist R. B. Moore Burnt Disciples OF Christ J. Goode Rock Enon Bible School Walnut Springs—Bible School Christian Endeavor NCE United Brethren Circuit W. D. Mitchell Greenway Friendship Stephens City Reliance

Opequon Group Churches Weekly Services

Burnt Church Sunday School 10 and 11 a m church service. Opequon Church 10 and Sunday School 11 a m. Long service 10 45 led by Mr Mee. Round Hill 10 Sunday School 10 and 7 30 service. Young People 6 30. Opequon Chapel Sunday School 10 Christian Endeavor 6 45 p m.

Opequon Presbyterian Churches E. S. McGavock Burnt Church Mee Round Hill Opequon Chapel Christian Endeavor

Jubilee and Stephens City Church Services and Leaders

The Salem Congregation led by Pastor L. R. Riggleman holds Sunday School at 10 a.m. with Floyd Wine and W. T. O' Rear. preaching on the second and fourth Sundays at 11 a.m. Salem near Stephens City. Stephens City Charge with Homer Welch lists preaching on the first Sunday at Stephens City 11 a.m. Fair View 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 11 a.m. Fair View 3 p.m. Kernstown 7:30 p.m. Fourth Sunday Kernstown 11 a.m. Refuge 3 p.m. Stephens City 7:30 p.m.

Church OF the Brethren Salem L. R. Riggleman Royal Pike Floyd Wine W. T. O’rear Stephens City Robert Lynn Methodist Church Homer Welch Fairview Kernstown Refuge

Cedar Cliff Group Ministers at Presbyterian

Cedar Cliff group led by Julian T Owen holds church services and Sunday school across Cedar Cliff Cedar Creek and Nineveh locations. Cedar Cliff Church School at 9 30 a m Evening worship 7 30 p m Young People meeting 7 30 p m Friday. Cedar Creek Church School 2 p m Afternoon worship 2 45 p m. Nineveh Church School 10 30 a m Morning Worship 11 a m.

Cedar Cliff Presbyterian Julian T. Owen Cedar Creek Nineveh

Galilee Church News: Reid Minister Leads Bible School

Wilbur A. Reid minister of Galilee Church of Christ presides at Bible School 10 a.m. Charles E. McVay serves as superintendent. Communion service at 11 30 a.m. The Golden Rule Class taught by Willie Good had the largest attendance last Sunday.

Galilee Church OF Christ Wilbur A. Reid Charles E. McVay Willie Good

Hedgesville Charge Methodist Church Services

Pastor Rev. Lavely D. Gruber leads services at Chestnut Grove at 10.30 a.m. Shockeysville at 2 p.m. Howard's Chapel at 3.30 p.m. Ganetown Church School at 9.45 a.m. Preaching at Ganetown at 7.30 p.m.

Hedgesville Charge Methodist Church Lavely D. Gruber Chestnut Grove Shockeysville Howard's Chapel Ganetown

Human Sermon At Greenwood Methodist Church This Sunday

Greenwood Methodist Church invites worship with a sermon this Sunday on The Human. Rev H G Balthis serves as pastor with church school Sundays at 2 30 p m and worship on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 3 30 p m.

Greenwood Methodist Church H. G. Balthis

Sacred Heart Parish Services and Clergy Notices

Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev R E Hannon and Rev M Malloy lists Sunday Masses at 8 and 10 30 a m Sunday School at 9 a m Daily Mass 7 30 a m Monday novena and Friday first Friday benediction after 7 30 mass Stations of the Cross weekly. St Johns Front Royal and Woodstock Virginia also noted with masses and sacraments and guest clergy.

Sacred Heart Catholic R. E. Hannon Michael Molloy St. John's Front Royal St. John’s Woodstock Michael J. Malloy Lang S. B Catholic University of America Washington D. C M. J. Malloy

Stewards in the Kingdom lesson guides ready for judgment

Newman Campbell outlines the International Uniform Lesson for February 25 focusing on stewards in the kingdom. Jesus speaks from the Mount of Olives about vigilance, readiness, and faithful service illustrated by the ten virgins and the talents, urging followers to act righteously until the Lord returns.

Newman Campbell Jesus Jerusalem Temple Mount of Olives Kingdom of Heaven Atures Syndicate, Inc

Quarterly Conferences Held at Rest District

The first and second Quarterly Conferences will be held at Rest on Tuesday 27th at 7 30. Dr Evans the District Superintendent will be present and preside.

Ridgeway Circuit Meth Darkesville Epworth Gerrardstown Paynes Rest— Church Evans

Patrick Henry Buried At Red Hill Estate

The gravestone of the statesman rests in the garden of Red Hill, Patrick Henry’s plantation on the Staunton River in Charlotte County, Virginia. President Roosevelt signed a bill enabling the federal government to hold title to the historic estate.

Patrick Henry Red Hill Staunton River Charlotte County Virginia Roosevelt

Winchester Ju B Charge Service Schedule

Mount Pleasant Sunday School 10 a m Worship 11 a m Christian Endeavor 7 p m Pleasant Valley Sunday School 10 a m Endeavor 7 p m Worship 7 30 p m Red Bud Sunday School 2 p m.

Winchester JU. B. Charge WM. B. Obaugh Mount Pleasant Christian Endeavor Pleasant Valley Red Bud

Evangelistic Services Begin Across Three Towns

Rev D Sheets pastor announces a two week evangelistic series starting each evening except Saturday with morning worships in Cedarville and Rockland and evening Young People's service in Boyce followed by nightly sermons at 7 30 p m.

D. Sheets Cedarville Rockland Boyce

Frederick Circuit Methodist Church Services

Relief Sunday School at 10 a m with preaching at 11 a m. Lamp’s preaching service at 3 p m followed by communion. Paxton Sunday School at 10 a m with preaching at 7 30 p m. Macedonia and Carpers Valley Sunday School at the usual hour. Pastor George L Waters directs.

Frederick Circuit Methodist Church George L. Waters Relief Lamp’s Paxton Macedonia Carpers Valley

City and County Realty Transfers Documented

Andrew N. Gaskin transfers right of way over property between Bond and Hart streets to Northern Virginia Power Company for $2 and valuable considerations. Winchester Memorial Hospital conveys lot and buildings at 443 North Braddock Street to William G. Flemming for 36500 dollars.

Andrew N. Gaskin Northern Virginia Power Company Bond and Hart Streets Winchester Memorial Hospital William G. Flemming North Braddock Street

Salvation Army Donor List Reaches Wide Public Support

A long roster of individual and company donors supports The Salvation Army campaign. The list includes Dr L M Allen, American Stores, Coca Cola Bott Co, Sears Roebuck, and many others with workers yet to report. A final report will publish future contributions.

Salvation Army Campaign Mary Yeakley

Your Health Read Dr. Logan Clendening

An apparent health column features Dr. Logan Clendening offering practical medical guidance. The article presents him as a helpful and authoritative source likely answering reader questions and sharing general wellness advice.

Winchester Star Delivers Daily Apple Recipe Series

The Winchester Star will print a new apple based recipe each day to boost local interest and consumption of apples, a major regional commodity. The program emphasizes practical, tasty dishes using local fruit.

Winchester THE STAR

Apple Cheese Custard Pie Recipe Instructions

A recipe lists ingredients for Apple Cheese Custard Pie including apples sugars spices and dairy. It requires an unbaked crust and two baking stages with time and temperature details then cooling before serving.

Brush Creek Notes of Social and Local Moves

Brush Creek Virginia reports Ralph Lamp and Hazel DeHaven visiting Romney with others. John W. Dunlap and Ernest L. Gray show improvement after illness. F O Heironimus called on John Dunlap. Guests at Nettie Lamp’s home include Paul Lamp Alva Lamp Ruth Kerns Harry Kerns Boyd Whitacre and others from nearby communities.

Brush Creek Ralph Lamp Hazel DeHaven Romney John W. Dunlap Ernest L. Gray F. O. Heironimus John Dunlap Nettie Lamp Paul Lamp Near Hayfield Alva H. Lamp J. R. Whitacre Martinsburg W. Va L. C. Dailey M. A. Dailey Winchester Ruth Kerns

Home Negligence Debate Draws 3-2 Minorities in Middletown

The Middletown area heard Mount Williams and Luttrell debaters argue that home neglect causes low moral standards, with the affirmative winning 3-2. Judges included Gruver and C. Wright among others as a capacity audience watched the event.

Middletown Mount Williams and Luttrell Noel B. Fout W. Ford Luttrell W. H. Himelright H. A. Snapp Noel C. Williams J. D. Luttrell Gruver C. L. Wright N. D Cc. F. Carper C. G Wilson Gardner League

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