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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1931
Page
5
A religious excerpt blending Psalm 119 105 and John verses about living by God’s word. It references bread of life, everlasting life, hunger and thirst after righteousness, and blessings for those who seek righteousness. The text weaves biblical phrases into a devotional prayer-like passage.
Rev C J Racey, pastor, Mt Olive Sunday school at 10 a m sermon at 11, with communion. Mt Pleasant Va Sunday service at 2 p m sermon at 3 p m union service 7 30 p m. Every member urged to be present and attend communion services.
The Opequon group led by Rev G M Morrow announces schedule for Opequon Memorial Kernstown and Burnt Church and Opequon Chapel. Sunday school sessions at 10 a m with worship at 11 a m at Kernstown and at 3 p m and 6 30 p m at Burnt Church and Opequon Chapel. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m and preaching at 7 30 p m. Community notices invite friends to attend.
Stephens City M E South pastor Rev O D Lambert leads Sunday school at 9 45 am with Boy Scouts services at 11 am Epworth League at 7 30 pm Kernstown Fairview and Refuge hold Sunday schools and services with preaching times listed the public is invited to all.
The Middletown Missionary Baptist Church South meets with Sunday school at 08 45 a m and preaching at 11 a m The Epworthie League holds services at 7 p m with preaching at 7 45 p m The pastor and members invite all to attend and join the morning classes The evening sermon is described as to the point
Rev H E Richardson pastor leads revival services at Reliance Ridings Chapel at 3 p m with a cordial invitation to all watchers and parishioners.
Round Hill activities list two sermons at 11 a m and 3 p m plus Sunday school in the morning and evening. The note mentions Epworth gathering and a daily meeting with church services throughout the day.
Cedar Cliff at 9 30 a m and Mount Hope Chapel at 2 p m hold Sunday services with preaching at 10 48 a m and 3 p m and Sunday school in between.
Mountain Falls Virginia notes list guests of Mr and Mrs Jo William and family and Miss Maxine Brill. Other visitors include Mr Joaqun Richard and family and Mrs J E Richard. Mr and Mrs John Richard and family with Miss Mary Line and Mr Philip Richard. Mrs Frank Cleaver stayed Tuesday night. A spelling bee is planned.
An advertisement claims Sour Acid Stomach relief with Pepso-Ging after meals. It promises quick action within two minutes and offers a refund of all money if relief is not achieved. signed Baker and Son.
Executor's sale at Luther Brill Mill Star Tannery Va on Tuesday January 20 1931 at 10 A M offers cows heifers steers scales lumber locust posts hay rake drill mower plow and more. Household furniture to follow terms cash $10 min credit 12 months at 6 percent with removal required. Dunn Duvall auctioneers.
A fragmented local note lists individuals visiting or staying with families including Miss Mary Velma and Annie Lee Brill. Several names appear with daily and Sunday visits to homes of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. White and Mr. and Mrs. Ellie Tevalt.
Washington January 15 The Nye campaign funds committee faces a looming battle as its 100000 endowment is exhausted. Chairman Nye must cancel witnesses for tomorrow and Saturday while seeking 50000 more and a longer life beyond March 4. Senator Moses of New Hampshire opposes the measure amid audit and control committee actions.
Public sale of improved real estate to satisfy a deed of trust in Frederick County Virginia. The sale of a 33 acre parcel with brick dwelling and improvements occurs February 14 1931 at 12 noon in Winchester in Stonewall District. Purchaser may pay one third cash and two thirds by two year bonds, with the land as first lien. A Garland Williams trustee.
A notice across states except Alabama closed before the short session. In Alabama the election became a Senate debate between two senators, Heflin and Black Heflin, who ran as an independent.
A former party defector claimed he was denied the chance to file as a Democrat in 1928 and charged the election was stolen at the polls. Black countered that the election was as fair as any in the United States.
Roanoke January 15. Stinnett a deputy prohibition officer admitted he shot Ernest Grant during a raid in Amherst county but claimed he acted to save W. O. Smith a state dry officer. He was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in Federal Court. motion to set aside verdict reserved. released on $3,000 bond for thirty days. Punishment may reach from one to five years, plus fines or jail. Smith faces state indictment. Debord nolle pros. in federal court.
Robt E Lee birthday January 19 declared a legal holiday so the bank will close on that date. All maturing papers due on January 19 can be paid on the next banking day Tuesday January 20 1931. Union Bank of Winchester announces the closure and payment option.
At Winchester Virginia court house a public sale is set for January 24 1931 at 1 pm pursuant to F Wandersmith matter. Items listed include a baby wagon a washing machine a 2 burner oil cook stove a kitchen table with cash terms.
On the C. T. Owens farm by Abram's Creek eight cows and heir iers with farming implements are offered. Terms set for nine months.
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