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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1938

Page

5

Public sale of city real estate in Winchester Virginia

The City of Winchester Virginia offers for sale at public auction the property on the west side of Highland Avenue fronting 26 feet and 150 feet deep to an alley, improved by a brick dwelling. The parcel was conveyed to William F Williams by Arthur D Cather and wife in 1919. Sale January 22 1938 at 11 am. Terms: one third cash, balance in two equal annual installments secured by deed of trust and insurance policy. Special Commissioner W E Edwards. Clerk Clark M Smith certifies bond filed.

Winchester Virginia Inchester Highland Avenue William F. Williams Arthur D. Cather Corporation Court City of

Notices to creditors in the estate of Sarah E Hardesty

All parties owing or having claims against the estate of Sarah E Hardesty, deceased, will please present them to the undersigned. C R McCann, Adm. C T A. Sarah E Hardesty.

Sarah E. Hardesty C. R. McCann Adm

Middletown County News Briefs Chronicle Local Ongoings

In Middletown Virginia on January 14 Mr. Wilson Borden and family attended the funeral of cousin Elmer Ridings in Benna. Reports show Anna Jones recovering from pneumonia and Ruth Snapp severely ill near Relief. Local visits include Harvey Willey of Strasburg and the Cornwells of Baltimore visiting relatives, with multiple residents traveling to nearby towns for services and family time.

Middletown Wilson Borden Misa Herschel Borden Gordon Keith Elmer Ridings Benna Anna Jones Harvey Willey Strasburg John Cornwell Baltimore Shelby Keith C. C. Rhodes Stephens City Mae Ginn Alvin Beatty Dodson Beattys C. L. Wright Main Street Same Ruth Snapp Alfred Snapp Annie Henretty Earl van Dine Coville Richmond, Va Hollis Brill Little Olive Betty Mount Beeler

Rest Church Woman's Society Meets In New Year

Mrs M S Snapp hosted the regular Rest Church Woman's Missionary Society meeting for January 1938 with new president Mrs W P Ridgeway presiding. Guests included Mrs Frank Snyger of Winchester and relatives of local families. Other January gatherings and visits noted include the Rest Sunday School Council at the Ridgeway home and assorted local hospitality and travels of residents.

Rest M. S. Snapp Woman's Missionary Society of Rest W. P. Ridgeway Snapp Council of Rest C. E. Ridgeway Frank Snyger Winchester G. L. Snyder William Burnette Martinsburg John Hardesty Berryville Ruth Trimble William and Mary College Ernest Rowe Lewis Albin Charles Town W. Va M. M. Lynch F. O. Moulden

Quicksburg Notes Collected Weekend Visits and Illness

Quicksburg Virginia notes list weekend visits among residents of Fairfield and Staunton areas. Several individuals are reported ill or recovering from illnesses, with families visiting relatives and planning winter travel to Florida.

Prices of Meats Have Declined

Chicago reports one of the sharpest meat price drops on record with declines from 9 to 50 percent since September. Wholesale slashes boosted retail relief as live stock prices fell 5 to 8 cents a pound for hogs and steers. Cured pork beef veal lamb cuts all fell, transforming household budgets and reviving shopper interest.

Chicago

Local Social News From Cedar Grove and Nearby Areas

January notes from Cedar Grove Virginia and nearby towns record visits and family gatherings. Mrs Maggie Lewis and children stayed with relatives in Upperville. Paul Cather of Gainesboro visited his niece. many neighbors hosted Sunday guests including families from Winchester and Albin. The Pleasant Valley Missionary Society plans a winter meeting. Patsy Carson remains ill. Mrs Walter Lewis improves after hospital stay. Ladies Aid of Little Mt M E Church met. J Theodore Fries installed a new radio.

Cedar Grove Maggie Lewis Francis Kenneth Thomas Singhass Upperville Paul Cather Gainesboro Boyd Miller H. K. Dick L. C. Smith Anna Dick Winchester Jessie Lewis Marjorie D. A. Smith Mollie Parlett Joel de Haven Ike Murray Elmer Melester W. H. Grim Miller Lynn Albin Pleasant Valley Missionary Society Kirk Dick C. D. Dye Herbert Lebanon Patsy Carson Walter Lewis Roanoke Rachel Ashton Ladies Aid Society Little Mt. M. E J. Theodore Fries Frank Barrett Levi Boyd Dory Miller

Police seek hit and run driver after elderly woman struck in downtown

Salt Lake City police hunt a hit and run driver after the pedestrian collision on a downtown sidewalk sent 80 year old Mrs. D. D. Richards to a hospital with injuries.

Salt Lake City D. D. Richards

Revival Services Scheduled by Rev Spitzer Next Week

Rev B F Spitzer to hold revival services starting Sunday January 16 at 7 p.m. at the Marple home hosts Cleve and Marple. Recent visitors include William Good Lester Good Jr Scott White and family and Cleve Marple. Violet Nail visited Helen and Eleanor White.

Spitzer Cleve Marple B. F. Spitzer T. Larrick William Good Lester Good, Jr Scott White Violet Nail Helen Eleanor White

Local Social Notes From Hogue Creek Virginia

Miss Tucker and Hilda Smithy visited Miss Frances Larrick. Mr and Mrs Cleve Marple visited Charles Keller near Ridgeway West Virginia. Luther Larrick and daughter Frances visited at Orndorff home near Boyce. Vernon Baker of Gettysburg Pa visited friends here. Frank Orndorff visiting relatives. Massie Larrick spent a day with her parents S T Larrick. Helen Hoover improving from tonsillitis. Mrs Luther Larrick visited by Ella Bowman and Lester Good party near Cape Charles. Rev Seliskie Westernport Md and Mrs Ed Dusing guests of Scott White. Carl Good Norfolk Va and William Good Gore visiting William Clowser. Mrs Ed Peer and father spent evening with De Marple. Charles Brown of Winchester visited Ollie Clowser. Friends of Mrs Walter White mourn her illness.

Ogue Creek Misses Tucker Hilda Smithy Frances Larrick Cleve Marple Charles Keller Ridgeway W. Va Luther Larrick Frances Statton Orndorff Boyce Vernon Baker Gettysburg Frank Orndorff Massie Larrick S. T. Larrick Helen Hoover Ella Bowman Lester Good Lester Cape Charles William Clowser Seliskie Westernport Ed Dusing Scott White Carl Good Norfolk William Good Gore Ed Peer de Marple Charles Brown Winchester Ollie Clowser Walter White

Weekend Guests and Local Travels In Nineveh Area

Miss Roberta Fleming of Washington visited her parents Mr and Mrs W G Fleming over the weekend in Nineveh Mention of Mr Charles Lillis of Haymarket calling on friends Thursday Mrs Aubrey Johns and family spent the weekend in Hillsville Pa visiting Mrs Johns parents Mr and Mrs Charles Hawes They were joined by Miss Margaret Welsh Mr James Welsh and Miss Hazel Hawes Mrs E G Johns returned from Winchester to visit her son and daughter in law in Nineveh area Mr and Mrs H F McKay and family spent Sunday in Washington DC Mrs Charles Powers is ill at home with a severe cold.

William Lloyd L. L. Hottel and Vin Wavasteet Oy Touran Neice Ir. Wei Rev. Baker Manassas Smect Haywood Baker Mt. Rainier Huband Washington, D. C Raymond Litten Verdie Branner W. A. Laurent M. F. Litten Charles. L. Clanham Winchester J. M. Grim Milking Co Paul Jenkins Kerlin Moore's C. L. Jones Annie Kirby A. M. Pence Harrisonburg Staunton William Atcheson Bettie Atcheson Williamson Charlottesville Wissler's Chapel Williamsville Noah Minnick Charles Tucker Quicksburg Beulah Snider Fairfield C. W. Swartz W. M. Arion Bush Carl Stover Bernie Weaver James Lutz Gertie Gochenour David Smith Timberville Crowell Estep Charles Swartz Richard Whitmire Forestville Ashton Jones Walter Glenn C. C. C. Camp No Crewe N. F. Clem D. C. Foley Jack Alice Shaeffer Daugher Alex Pence G. N. McKenzie C. O. Schaeffer Paul Fadley Frankie Litten Lorenza Galladay Mt. Zion Church Maurice Shaffer Nineveth Roberta Fleming Washington W. G. Fleming Charles Lillis Haymarket Aubrey Johns Frederick Hillsville John Charles Hawes Margaret Welsh James Welsh Hazel Hawes E. G. Johns R. G. Johns H. F. McKay Charles Powers

Notable visits and local happenings in Rock Enon area

In Rock Enon on January 14 Bettie Williams of Martinsburg West Virginia and Maynard Larrick couple of Winchester visit relatives. Handerson Anderson and sister Minerva Anderson of Paw Paw West Virginia were guests Sunday. T A Dunlap the oldest resident, 84, hunted foxes across the mountain. John Will Larrick remains ill.

Rock Enon Bettie Williams Martinsburg W. Va Maynard Larrick Winchester Handerson Anderson Minerva Anderson Paw Paw T. A. Dunlap Dunlap John Will Larrick

Authority of Jesus in Galilean ministry notes

The piece discusses John 1 and Mark 1 to frame Jesus as the authoritative teacher who proclaims the gospel of God. It highlights Jesus’ call to disciples, power over demons, and the transformation of ordinary fishermen into devoted followers. It ends urging readers to yield to his authority and repent.

John Jesus Galilee Judaea Mark Capernaum God Heaven

Bible School Invites Community to Grow

Minister Wilbur A. Reid and Chas. E. McVay invite all to Bible School at 10.00 p m and a communion service at 11.30 a m. The Junior choir will perform special songs as part of the appeal to build better homes churches and communities tomorrow by sowing today.

Wilbur A. Reid Minister Bible School E. McVay Bible School

Opequon Group Presbyterian Services List

Opequon Group Presbyterian announces Rev. E S McGavock pastor. Services include Opequon Memorial Sunday School 10 am worship 11 am Burnt Church 2 pm 3 pm Opequon Chapel Sunday School 10 am Young People 6 30 pm service 7 30 pm Round Hill Sunday School 10 am Young People 6 30 pm No service at Round Hill.

E. S. McGavock J. Opequon Opequon Round Hill Young Peoples

Rev W B Obaugi minister schedule Mt Pleasant Red Bud

Mt Pleasant Sunday School at 10 a m with Christian Endeavor 7 p m led by Mrs C T McCarty worship at 730 p m Pleasant Valley Sunday School 10 a m Men’s Day at 11 o clock with a men s Day Message by the Pastor invitation to all men. Christian Endeavor 7 p m led by Mrs Earl Fries Red Bud Sunday School 2 p m worship 3 p m

W. B. Obaugi Mt. Pleasant Christian Endeavor C. T. McCarty Pleasant Valley Earl] Fries Red Bud

Brucetown Circuit M. E. Church Services Summary

Brucetown M E Church led by Rev W O Talbert with Stephenson 10 A M sermon 11 A M Church School. Crums 10:30 A M Church School 11:30 A M sermon and reception of members. Welltown Church School 10 A M 7:30 P M sermon. Burnt Factory 10:30 A M Church School Brucetown 10 A M church.

W O. Talbert Stephenson Welltown Burnt Factory Brucetown

Cedar Cliff Group Worship and Church School Schedule

Cedar Cliff Group and Mount Hope Church list worship and Lord's Supper times. Cedar Cliff Church School begins at 9 30 a m with worship at 11 am led by Reverend Julian T Owen. Young people meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m followed by Mount Hope church school at 2 p m and worship at 2 45 p m.

Julian T. Owen Cedar Cliff—Church Mount Hope—Church School

Methodist Episcopal Church Service Schedule

The bulletin lists sermons and communion at Arden at 9.45 a.m. Darkesville at 11.15 a.m. and Rest at 7.30 p.m. Pastor L. H. Smallwood invites the public to all services, encouraging worship and participation with the Ridgeway Charge noted.

Methodist Episcopal South

Reliance United Brethren Church Services

Reliance United Brethren Church reports pastor Rev. W D Mitchell preaching at 11 a m and Rev. Mr Carper preaching at Ridings Chapel at 3 p m as part of the day’s services.

Reliance United Brethren Church W D Mitchell Reliance Ridings Chapel

Schedule of Homer Welsh ministerial services in Stephens City

Minister Homer Welsh announces Sunday services begins First Sunday at Stephens City 11 am and Fairview 3 pm and Kerns Town 7 30 pm Second Sunday Kernstown 11 am Refuge 3 pm and Stephens City 7 30 pm Third Sunday Stephens City service listed.

Homer Welsh Stephens City Fairview Kernstown Refuge

Middletown Church Schedule Promotes Sunday Services

Middletown M. E. Church South led by Pastor J T Brown posts a church school at 9 45 am and preaching at 11 am with a sermon titled Why Go To Church The Epworth League service is at 7 30 pm Grace Church also participates in the local worship activities indicating a busy Sunday in Middletown.

J. T. Brown Grace Church Middletown Epworth League

Timber Ridge Church Services and Funeral Notice

Timber Ridge Congregational Christian HIGHVIEW W VA Rev Robert A Whitten Pastor. Sunday school 10 a m Rev Walton Brill superintendent. Funeral services for J E Eaton 11 a m public worship and sermon by the minister 7 30 p m. The minister will also preach at Mount Olive at 3 p m.

Highview W. VA Robert A. Whitten Walton Brill J. E. Eaton Mount Olive

United Brethren Revival Services at Mount Olives Area

Rev B F Spitzer to lead revival at Fairview Mt Pleasant and Mt Olive churches with Sunday School times listed. Revival weekly for two weeks or more and a different minister expected each evening in the first week. Prayers for a great Holy Ghost inspirational meeting.

United Brethren West Frederick B. F. Spitzer Fairview Mt. Pleasant C. E Mt. Olive

White Post Charge Evangical Services Schedule

The White Post Charge including White Post Rev. W D Sheets and South White Post Charge announce worship times. Boyce at 11 a.m. Millwood at 3 p.m. White Post at 7 30 p.m. with the last of the special evangelistic services. Worship the Lord with us.

W. D. Sheets Boyce Millwood White Post

Who's Who In State Legislature Service In Nation

Richmond Virginia January 14 Youngest Virginia Senate member is Bernard Coleman 36 Fredericksburg oldest Henry Wickham 89 Hanover born December 17. Wickham elected president pro tem will serve second time. Garrett oldest in continuous service 37 years. Wickham's career spans House 1879 80 Senate 1889 1906 and 1923 onward. Former Saxton Holt becomes lieutenant governor next week with 35 years in legislature. Education winds show seven senators VA alma mater seven Washington and Lee five Richmond three UVa others. Only 33 of 40 born in Virginia. non natives Garrett Battle Harkrader Hillard Fuller Burks Wilson. Episcopal Church most numerous at 14. Baptists 9. Methodists 7. Presbyterians 3. Fifteen senators veterans of Spanish American or World War. Masons 24 Elks 8.

Richmond Virginia Senate Bernard Coleman Fredericksburg Henry T. Wickham Hanover Coleman Senator Wickham Wickham Senate William A. Garrett United States House Saxton Holt University of Virginia Washington and Lee University of Richmond Virginia Tech Randolph Macon William and Mary Roanoke College Hampden-Sydney Virginia Garrett and Battle North Carolina Harkrader and Hillard Tennessee Fuller Vermont Burks Mississippi Wilson West Virginia The Episcopal Church Christian Church Masonic Order Masons Elks

Bethel Lutheran Church Sermon By Rev Ziegler Sunday Evening

Bethel Lutheran Church will hold a preaching service Sunday evening at 7 30 conducted by the Rev Mr Ziegler from Middletown. The public is invited to attend.

Bethel Lutheran Church Mr. Ziegler Middletown

Disciples of Christ Rural Charge announces services

Capon Bridge and Ebenezer churches schedule Bible School at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Ebenezer hosts Bible School at 10 a.m. Evening worship at 7 30 p m. All are welcome to attend services in these churches.

J. Goode Capon Bridge Ebenezer

Salem Brethren Church Services and Leaders

Salem Congregation Church of The Brethren lists L. R. Dettra as elder with pastors Rev Cephas Fahnestock and Rev W L Riggleman. Jubilee on Front Royal Bike Sunday School 10 am Clyde Doyle superintendent preaching 2nd and 4th Sundays 11 am. Young people meeting 7 pm Flossie Fultz president Milton O near Stephens City memorandum RG Lynn superintendent preaching 11 am 1st and 3rd Sundays. John said Prepare Ye way of the Lord Mark 1:3.

L. R. Dettra Cephas Fahnestock W. L Riggleman Jubilee Royal Clyde Doyle Young People’s Meeting Flossie Fultz Milton O’rear Irene Barham Salem Stephens City Eg Eee Lynn John

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