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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1927

Page

6

Prayer Meetings Set in Brad Street Homes Next Week

The Methodist Episcopal South plans home prayer meetings for members of Brad Street to prepare for Rev. Dr. Luther Bridges campaign. Sessions run 7:20 p.m. Tuesday and Friday with eight district leaders scheduling Bible readings and scripture passages from Luke and Mark across Monmouth area wards.

Brad Street Methodist Episcopal South Luther Bridges Committee Ty Ments Eh Ward Ward J. W. Revenberger Utside South Mainl East Cork Cork Haddox Terrace Cecil Bailey South ‘Market Amos Shryock Luke Taylor. Ritter J. W. Rosenberger Scripture Mark South Main Monmouth South An Bartelle Main M. T. Reed East Side Scrip Clifford Pall Mall Washington Tun Jim- Braddock Aces West James West West Southwark Vatley Avenue Pike Y Pike Wi Dunnaway P. H. Crisman South Braddock L Eader R. Hurst West Side South Stewart al Baya Ashington West Gerrard L. L. Fansler Leicester Street R. Keeler R. D. Dunaway Cork Street E. W. Newman Bisson H. Rosenberger PS Oo North Main Martinsburg Pike East Kern Ida C. Hodge Bane Ee Ve. J. Orndoff Scrip- Seo North Kent Marne Iy Hast Lane Hast Baker East H.W. Ebert Ceadby Street J. H. Rosenber Agg W. B. Snid Market Street Howard Shockey Isi Piccadilly National Avenue Pasapla Rosenberger

Boy of Six Writes Backwards Amid Odd Ailment

A fragment from a historical community notice lists residents with dated entries and Bible scripture likely describing local church or district meetings. Names include Mrs. J. A. Chaney, Mee D. C. Cooper, Mrs. E. E. Peer, and J. B. Haynes with addresses on North Braddock and National avenues.

National Avenue Smithfield Avenue Berryville Avenue Pike Woodland Avenue J. A. Chaney West Street C. C. Bush Luke Hows Suockey Norval Hottle Scripture Marky Fourth Ward Good General Tepiee West Side North Main North Braddock North Washington North Aude West Water Ambhersié Eeete Aga West Pieradily Mee D. C J. B. Haynes E. E. Peer C. EL Huntsberry Mark Fairmont Avenue

America Faces A Much Muddled Diplomatic Crisis

The 1927 outlook shows the United States amid a tangled international scene with unsettled Nicaragua and Mexican issues. President Coolidge urges a unified American attitude and backs efforts to uphold international law, amid continuing unrest in Nicaragua.

America Associated Press Washington Unite States Coolidge Nicaragua

Nicaragua Crisis Deepens As Forces Clash In Central America

Adolfo Diaz, Nicaragua’s conservative president, mobilizes troops to counter the liberal army led by Juan B. Sacasa who is backed by Mexico. The United States has recognized Diaz and seeks to protect American lives and property while oil and land law controversies in New Mexico linger unresolved.

Coop Adolfo Diaz Nicaragua United States Juan B. Sacasa Mexico Costa Mica

Earthquakes Cause Damage Across California and Ensenada

Early January tremors shook Brawley causing thirteen shocks with four strong ones, damaging Hebér post office and other buildings while Hi Centro reported minor damage. The Emma Alexander reported heavy swells near Ensenada as passengers faced delays returning to the steamer.

Hebér Hi Centro Brawley Cal Los Angeles Federal Telegraph Company Emma ‘Alexander Ensenada Tower California Emma Alexander

Notable scientists and events reported in News of the Nation

Professor Michael I Pupin of Columbia University declared. Major General Mason M Patrick chief of the air corps was to be summoned to tell Congress the condition of his forces. Professor Kirsopp Lake Winn of Harvard prepared to travel to Palestine to seek permission to photograph rare sites. Martha Attwood, new singer, injured in a New York taxi accident.

Sopp Lake Vinn Michael I. Pupin Columbia University Martha Attwood New Singer New York Mason M. Patrick Air Corps Congress Kirsopp Lake Winn Harvard Palestine St. Catherine’s Monastery

Willard Hails B&O’s 1927 Centennial Era Ahead

Daniel Willard, president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, greets officers and employees on New Year’s Day 1927, noting 1926 was strong and the firm enters its second century of service with optimism and duty. He urges health for all, happiness at work, and continued growth.

Baltimore Daniel Willard Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Baltimoreland Ohio Railroad Baltimore and Ohio Company Baltimore and Ohio

New Year Drunk? New York Night Life Opens in 1927

In a rainy Broadway welcome to 1927, prohibition enforcement relaxed as cabarets and hotels saw record crowds. Cover charges hit 15 to 40 dollars with ginger ale at 3 dollars. theatres sold out and Trinity Church hosted large crowds. many churches aired special programs as crowds thinned after 1 to 3 a.m.

New York Broadway Old Trinity Wall Streets Cardinal Hayes St. Patrick’s Cathedral

Church Bulletin Sunday Schedule and address by Dr Freed

Sunday school at 9 30 a m services at 11 a m and 730 p m Holy communion to be administered at the services Senior Luther League at 645 p m Dr Freed to speak on No Resolutions for 1927 at the evening service Strangers and visitors welcomed

Luther League Freed

Salvation Army Adjutant Ellis Chooses Court House Auditorium

Open air service set for 7 30 p m Saturday in front of the Court House with Captain Ellis in charge. Jail services for prisoners Sunday at 11 a m. Sunday school at 2 30 p m with classes for all. Evangelistic meeting 8 p m Sunday. Sunday school at Union Chapel or Martinsburg Pike 3 45 p m and services there every Wednesday 7 45 p m. The organization welcomes all to worship and work.

Court House Union Chapel Martinsburg Pike

Social and Personal News From Winchester Weekend Guests

Social and personal notes describe Major and Mrs. Robert T. Barton of Richmond visiting Mrs. Barton’s mother on South Washington street. A stream of visitors including Mr. Lewis Grammer, Mr. Ernest Sloat, and Miss Josephine Ebersole travel between Washington and Winchester for holidays and weddings. Details mention a Jerome-Stuart wedding, Willard Hotel dance, and weekend plans in Hagerstown Middletown and Baltimore.

Major Robert T. Barton Richmond R. T. Barton South Washington Street Ernest Sloat A. L. Ebersole South Cameron Street Washington F. C. Jerome Katherine Jerome A. Noble New York Winchester George’ Washington Hotel

Long life ends for Mrs. Eliza J. Whirley in Relief City

Mrs. Eliza J. Whirley died at 6 morning at her daughter’s home in Relief City. Born April 12, 1835, she spent most of her life in Virginia and Free counties. Her husband died in 1925. she survived three brothers, two sons Charles and George, a daughter Mrs J W Madagan, sixteen grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, and was paralyzed in later years. Funeral arrangements set for Sunday at 11 at her daughter’s home, burial at Tyville beside her husband.

Eliza J. Whirley Madagan Relief City Donald Whirley Ceed Ag Fauquier Charles Whirley Boyce George Whirley Step City J. W.madagan Virginia Tha Collins Scotland Tyville Tca

Infant's death noted in Smithfield home. funeral held

The infant son of Mr and Mrs Jhn W Barb died yesterday at their Smithfield Avenue home. The funeral and burial occurred this afternoon. CIRCUIT COURT OF FREDERICK COUNTY VIRGINIA Willis C Robinson named as trustee in decree regarding Charles E Wormley heirs and estate. An order of reference directs a Master Commissioner to determine heirs, realty, liens, and priorities with notices to be published weekly for four weeks in a Winchester Virginia newspaper. The December 17 1926 notice fixes January 19 1927 as the proceeding date at 22 Rouss Ave Winchester VA. Ward Larrick attorneys.

Circuit Court OF Frederick County Virginia Willis C. Robinson Charles E. Wormley Circuit Court Fredé County Chais E. Wormley Charles B. Wormley Charles E.wormley Winchest Decca Ested Rouss Avenue Winchter Warren Rice Frederick Caputr Ward & Larrick Corportion Court Evening Star Winchester itAg Tre Gene City Ser Ing J. Gray Beverley

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Re‘vival Evangelist Bridges Guy Willie Cozens Lonton Michael 1 Pupin Martha Attwood Mason Patrick Dan Willard The Church Bulletin Grace Lutheran Church West Boscawen Street C. A. Freed Salvation Army Craiq 1da Ellis Mickey” Cochrane Evan Gordon Mickey) Cochrane Boston Lewis Grammer John William Williams Raymond Fenton Richmond Medical College Josephine Ebersole Terre Haute Ind Emily Sanford Charlottesville Joseph Roe Hagerstown Alvin Kremer Mrs. C. P., Kremer Ida Good Lora Good Middletown Meeting of Primitive Baptists B. E. Printz Baltimore, Md Thomas E. Kremer John H. Snyder Cyteus CC Woods RH Leigh Trev Charles Heustis Oswald’ Mosley Senate Cyrus C. Woods Pennsylvania R. H. Leigh Bureau of Navigation Charles H. Houstis Toronto Lord’s Day Alliance Oswald Mosely House of Comonions Nathanson CO Husband
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