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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1939

Page

3

J W Childs 78 Dies in Jefferson County West Virginia

J William Childs aged 78 dies at his Jefferson County home after 52 years’ residence. Survived by second wife Mrs Lewis McDonald son David S Childs two sisters and six grandchildren and two nephews. Daughter died in 1936. Funeral Saturday at 1 30 from the home with ministers Hazel and Davidson and burial at Middleway.

J. William Childs Jefferson County W. Va Childs Clarke County Lewis McDonald David S. Childs Engle Hugh Pierce Mamie Childs Methodist Church Home For Gaithersburg J. P. Rutherford Hazel Davidson Middleway

Preston Presents Charter To Lions Club At Crozet

S D Preston of Winchester district governor presented the charter for the newly organized Lions Club at Crozet during a ladies night program at Crozet High School auditorium attended by 150 people from Charlottesville Harrisonburg and Crozet clubs. The meeting was followed by a dance at the Crozet Woman's Club. Officers include Henry Chiles president Alfred S Harris first vice president John F McGavock second vice president James W Clark third vice president and W F Carter Jr secretary treasurer. The board of governors comprises Henry B Goodloe R R Hogan George W Pollock G Bourne Wayland Ernest L Sanridge and Ernest D Davis Jr.

Lions Club Crozet S. D. Preston Winchester Crozet High School Charlottesville Harrisonburg

Timber Ridge Baptist Church Posts Third-Sunday Break

Brush Creek announces Timber Ridge Baptist Church will hold no meetings on the third Sundays until April. No services or gatherings are planned for those dates.

Brush Creek Timber Ridge Baptist Church

We Beheld His Glory and Faith on the Water

The lesson contrasts faith with doubt through two gospel incidents. Jesus cures a demon afflicted boy after the disciples fail due to lack of faith, then walks on water. Peter asks to come, falters amid fear, and Jesus saves him. The piece urges belief, trust, and diligent work to overcome life’s darkness.

Jesus Chisd Peter Jess Features Syndicate, Inc

Transfiguration on Mount Hermon with Moses and Elias

The account describes Jesus praying on a high mountain with Peter James and John. They awaken to a radiant vision of Jesus shining bright with Moses and Elias beside him, and a cloud declaring Jesus the Beloved Son.

Peter James John Hermon Jesus Moses Elias Jerusalem

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill Review WPA and Cuban Sugar Pact

Senate inquiries into WPA administration with Secretary Hopkins and Cuban Sugar agreement heard by committees. Attorney General Murphy testifies on sit down strikes as nominations proceed. House debates a large relief bill while Senate confirms Frankfurter and Pope. appropriations cut relief request. Local Ogden workers strike over a city-county building project as mayor aims to pipe mineral water for worker health.

Senate Commerce Committee Hopkins Finance Committee Hull Murphy Subcommittee HOUSE Pope Idaho TVA Senate Subcommittee Felix Frankfurter House Appropriations Committee

Frederic County Church Notices Compile Various Services

Opequon and surrounding churches list Sunday School times and worships led by Rev. Summers McGavock, Rev. Robert Whitten, E. B. Smith, and others. Groups include Opequon, Burnt Church, Round Hill, Timber Ridge, Gravel Springs, St. John, Freemont, Bethel, Hedgesville, Ganotown, Howard's Chapel, Shockeysville, Chestnut Grove, Brucetown, Stephenson, Crums, Welltown, Reliance, Capon Bridge, Ebenezer, Stephens City, Cedar Cliff, Mount Hope, Gainesboro, Redland, White Post, Millwood, Galilee, Winchester, and Mount Pleasant with varied service times and Sunday School sessions. The notice also invites attendance at the Winchester District Missionary Institute and notes multiple church school and youth meetings.

Opequon Group Presbyterian E. Summers McGavock Opequon Burnt Church Round Hill Opequon Chapel

Indoor Sport Roundup of Last Night's Basketball Results

Eldon beat Catholic University 35 to 32 while Marshall defeated Ohio Wesleyan 43 to 28. Other scores include Roanoke 47 George Washington 33 and Baylor 38 Texas A and M 34 with several close female and college matches noted. Fights feature Tommy Spiegel and Bobby Jones in Atlantic City draws and points. Wrestling reports list Ernie Dusek and Vic Christie wins across multiple venues with detailed weights and times.

Eldon Catholic University Marshall Ohio Wesleyan Roanoke College George Washington Baylor Texas A. & M Lafyette Alfred Muhlenberg Franklin & Marshall Western Kentucky Tennessee Tech Gettysburg Lebanon Valley Camden N. J Ernie Dusek Omaha Neb Gino Vagnonne Joliet Ill Borth Bergen Vic Christy Los Angeles Sam Cohen New York Hartford Conn Steve Crusher) Casey Ireland Ernie Pat) Kelly Knoxville Tenn St. Louis Everett Marshall Pueblo Colo Louis Thesz St. Paul Bronko Nagurski International Falls Minn Abe Kashey Clifton

Ridgeway Circuit Church Notices and Schedule

Ridgeway Circuit Methodist Episcopal Church South led by GH Fielding announces Ardena worship 9 45 and church school 11 00 Darkesville church school 10 00 worship 11 15 rest church school 10 00. Young People and Adults in Ge notional service 7 00 worship sermon by the pastor 7 30. Paynes Chapel Young People under adult council plan Bible study Fridays at members homes first meeting Friday 20th at Mrs H M Tharpe home.

Ridgeway Circuit Methodist Episcopal Church South Fielding Ardena Darkesville Paynes Chapel H. M. Tharpe

Miss Snyder Sings at Open Door Bible Class

Miss Anna Belle Snyder, a radio soloist and Chanters member, will sing for the Open Door Bible Class at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Sunday morning. The 10:30 address by Prof. R. L. Stickel follows her performance before the Peter Sees Christs Glory lesson. All men invited. The class meets at 9:45.

Anna Belle Snyder Loudoun Street

Hables Palace Showcases Hable’s Last of the Warrens

Bob Steele stars in The Last of the Warrens at Hable's Palace Theatre today only with Wild Bill Hickok vaudeville on screen and an Oswald Cartoon Also Tex Ritter Song of the Buckaroo Saturday and Johnny Mack Brown Flaming Frontiers listed with western action and Texas Dan nods.

Bob Steele Hable’s Palace Theatre Fury West Wild Bill Hickok Oswald Tex Ritter Texas Dan Carallero Johnny Mack Brown

Ideal Winchester real estate for sale with various buildings

Real estate ads list properties in Winchester on Boscawen Street and Route 11 near Strasburg Virginia. Listings include a 14 room brick building with rear lot potential, an 8 room tourist home with service facilities on Route 11, a 2 story brick residence on Richard Avenue with Morningside Drive extension, and two double houses on Sharp and Kent streets with rental income.

Winchester Boscawen Street Strasburg Richard Avenue Morningside Drive Sharp Street Kent Street

Round Up Of Sports Snippets From New York

Eddie Briez reports a collage of sports mentions from the Maxwell Trophy Dinner to boxing plans and college athletics. Notable items include Max Baer’s film contract and California commission fingerprints, Len Harvey and Larry Gains boxing ages, Elmer Layden at Columbia, Pie Traynor sticking with past players, and Duke/Nave notes.

Eddie Brietz York Philly Gazettes Davey O’brien Max Baer Associated Press Max Ancil Hoffman California Athletic Commission Sam Breadon Branch Rickey Len Harvey Larry Gains Elmer Layden Lou Little Columbia Little Pie Traynor

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