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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1929

Page

3

Social and Personal Notes From the Shepherdstown Meet

Social and personal items describe a Monday basketball game between the Girls' Athletic Association and Shepherd College in Shepherdstown West Virginia. Also noted are travels to Baltimore Washington and Richmond social visits, op era attendance, bridge parties, illnesses and recoveries, and local residents visiting relatives or staying at the George Washington Hotel.

Girls’ Athletic Asociation Shepherd College Shepherdstown W. V

Duckpin Rollers Set For Hot Night At Kerns

Local duckpin fans crowd Kerns tonight as Winchester Duckpin Association matches Mack Jones Woolen Co against Virginia Woolen Co with additions like Oates boosting Jones. Country Gentlemen clash Rotary Club while aiming to improve standings, with lineups including Finfrock Dicks Fishpaw and Duvall. High scores expected as teams and individuals loom large.

Welkin Kern’s Winchester Duckpin Association Maples Jones Woolen Company Virginia Woolen Company Jones Boys Oates Jim Newlin Grubbs Snapp Moulden Oscar Lewis Hill, DeHaven Boone Smith Gene Lewis Rotary Club The Elks Finfrock Fishpaw Roy Duvall Baker Don Duvall Arthur Arnold Duffey Fansler Howard Duckpins

Central Figures In Killing Plot Held as Robbers

Cecil Holt and Ralph A. Wood, named as central figures in a plotting killing scheme, were arrested in Detroit on suspicion of bank robbery. They face charges for participating in the December 17 hold up of Sturgis Michigan National Bank, where $15,000 in cash and about $60,000 in negotiable securities were stolen.

Associated Press Detroit Mich Cecil Holt Ralph A. Wood Wood Holt Sturgis Michigan National Bank Ambrose Hagerty Grace Wood Wyandotte Hagerty

Many Stocks Hit Fresh Highs In Violent Morning Rally

The New York stock market surged with dozens of issues climbing 5 to 17 points to new highs in early trading. Volume looked set to exceed 6,000,000 shares before midday as brokers loans rose and Bethlehem Steel resumed dividends after a strong quarterly report.

Associated Press New York Bethlehem Steel Common

Midway Neighbors Share Visits and Health News

In Midway Virginia on January 25 Mrs. Mary Snapp spent part of the week with her daughter Mrs. eVrnie Bucher at Mountain Falls. The community notes several visits and health updates including flu illnesses, heart attack concerns, and neighbors moving away.

Midway Mary Snapp eVrnie Bucher Mountain Falls Lula Lineburg George Dyke Iva Nina Lineburg Godfrey Bly Warner Dyke G. W. Dyke Ben White Reuben Wisecarver Glenna White Simon Snapp Venner Lineberg Iis Clinton Barr Newton Burkhart Winchester Mary Catherine Leroy White Godfred Bly

Dry Officer Held For Liquor Theft

Newport Rhode Island January 25. Alvah Co Richards chief raiding officer of the federal prohibition forces in Rhode Island indicted by a grand jury for conspiracy to steal liquor. He furnished $5 000 bond after pleading not guilty.

Associated Press Newport R. I Alvah Co. Richards Prohibition Forces Rhode Island

Hodge Loses Appeal in Liquor Case

Lucien Hodge twice failed in court after a conviction for selling liquor. The police court judgment was upheld in Corporation Court by Judge Williams, with Hodge remanded to jail after bail expired. He instructed his attorney to appeal to the Virginia Supreme Court, but notice was not formally filed within ten days.

Corporation Williams Commonwealth Lucien Hodge Hodge Donald L. Weems Supreme Court of Virginia

Stouffer Home Damaged by Fire After Oil Heater Explosion

Postmaster Harry C. Stouffer’s home suffered heavy smoke and fire damage when an oil heater exploded in the kitchen as the family prepared for a Grace Lutheran Church banquet. Firemen used chemicals to extinguish the blaze. interior walls doors and wainscoting were damaged and smoke blackened upstairs and downstairs rooms. Loss avoided a dollar figure as Mr. Stouffer could not estimate it.

Harry C. Stouffer Stouffer

Republicans Overruled in Third District Congress Election

In Baltimore on January 25 Republican challenger John Lenzi testified that Democratic election officials in one ward outnumbered and overruled Republican objections to irregular conduct by Democratic workers at the precinct. He said Vincent L. Palmigano sat at the polling place directing workers as John Philip Hill contests Palmisano’s seat.

Associated Press Baltimore Third Congressional District John Lenzi John Philip Hill Congress Vincent L. Palmisano Catherine Lenzi Lenzi Palmigano Congressional Hill Palmisang

Sunday church services listed for Opequon and Round Hill

Sunday January 27 services at Opequon Memorial and Opequon Chapel include Sunday school at 10 am and Christian Endeavor at 6:30 pm with preaching at 11 am and 7:30 pm. Round Hill offers Sunday school at 10 am and Christian Endeavor at 6:30 pm plus preaching at 7:30 pm. Burnt Church schedules Sunday school 2:30 pm and Christian Endeavor 6:45 pm.

Opequon Memorial Nernstown Christian Endeavor Round Hill Opequon Chapel Burnt Church

Bartonville Christian Church Sunday Services Ad

Bartonville Christian Church announces preaching at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. on Sunday January 27 led by Pastor F B Sapp.

Bartonville Christian Church F. B. Sapp

Winchester U. 8 Circuit Services

Winchester U H Circuit services announced Rev C J Racey pastor Mount Pleasant services at 10 a m Sunday school and 11 a m sermon Fairview 3 p m Pleasant Valley 10 a m Sunday school 6 45 p m senior C E with 7 30 p m sermon

Mount Pleasant W. Va Christian Endeavor Fairview Pleasant Valley

Frederick Circuit services and societies schedule

Round Hill Sunday school 10 am sermon 11 am Epworth League 6 30 pm. Lamps Sunday school 2 pm sermon 3 pm. Paxton Sunday school 10 am sermon 7 30 pm by Dr H M CANTER presiding elder. Parsonage Ladies Aid Society and Woman's Missionary Society 2 30. All members urged to attend. You are welcome to any services.

Round Hill Epworth Lamps Paxton H. M. Canter Ladies’ Aid Society Woman's Missionary Society

The X-Rays In Dentistry Why They Matter Now

The X ray discovery by Roentgen in 1895 allowed viewing of teeth roots and jaw bones, aiding diagnosis of abscesses cysts pyorrheal pockets and bone decay. It enables checking root canal work and locating distant inflammation, improving treatment and prognosis.

William Conrad Roentgen Germany

Tanker Disabled Proffering Relief Heading For Port

The American tanker Dannedaike, in distress since January 22, reported to Bermudian authorities that it expects to reach Murray's Anchorage early tomorrow. The vessel, which had attempted to aid the Italian freighter Florida but abandoned the effort due to danger, continues under its own steam. Two injured crew members require hospital attention.

Associated Press Hamilton Bermuda Murray’s Anchorage

Cedar Chiff and Cedar Creek Sunday Services and Talk

Cedar Chiff Vaucluse hosts Sunday school at 9 30 a m and Christian Endeavor at 7 p m with preaching at 7 45 p m A talk by Miss Ward on mountain mission experiences follows the Endeavor service All are invited Cedar Creek Marlboro holds Sunday school at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m continuous church notices for local congregations

Cedar Chiff Vaucluse Christian Endeavor

Stephens City M. E. Charge Services and Schedules

Stephens City M. E. Charge led by Rev C D Lambert lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m Epworth League 7 p m Kernstown 10 a m Sunday preaching 11 a m Epworth League 7 30 p m Refuge 2 p m preaching 3 p m Fairview 10 a m Sunday school.

Stephens City M. E. Charge C. D Lambert Epworth Kernstown Refuge Fairview

Stephens City Pastorate Service Schedule

St Pauls and Trinity churches outline Sunday worship with Bible school sessions and a sermon at 11 a m titled When Two Worlds Met. Communion planned. Evening Luther League at 7 30 p m.

St. Paul's Trinity Luther League

Reliance U B Church Revives with Twin Services

Pastor H E Richardson preaches at Friendship at 11 a m on The Holy Spirit and at Sunrise Church at 3 p m on Driven by Distress. Sunday school at Reliance starts 10 a m with an evening revival at 7 30 p m. All faiths invited to worship.

Friendship Holy Sunrise Reliance

Salvation Army Injunction Case Rescheduled Yet Again

In London the hearing on a temporary injunction stopping the Salvation Army high council from choosing a Bramwell Booth successor was adjourned to Tuesday. The injunction stays in effect. This marks the second delay with leadership and reform in limbo. The adjournment came as the general’s counsel works to file reply evidence.

London High Council of The Salvation Army Bramwell Booth High Council Salvation Bay

Sales Directory Listings For Stock and Implements by Feb to Mar

A sequence of sale notices lists dates and sellers from Jan 29 to Mar 20 in Berryville Summit Point Charles Town and surrounding areas. Entries show stock and farm implements with several listings for timbered land and live stock, including Evan Cline Yellow Spring W Va and Jno Myere Bufflick Road among others.

Jno Boyce D. F. Dyke Stephens Guy Chas. Locke & Sons Berryville I. W. Ebert Welltowno Pike W. B. Stine Winchester Purcell McKee Kitchen Farm R. S. Loy Middle Road A. O. Cooper Kernstown Jno. Myere Bufflick Road P. W. Huff M. L. Adame Charles Town J. M. Fishgaw & Sons S. D. Chiles Green Bros Sumauiut Point J. H. Belle A. &. Hummer Briggs Carl Boyce R. CC. Rust

In Memoriam for Thomas Bennett Died 1928

A wife and children dedicate a memorial to Thomas Bennett who died on January 26 1928. The tribute recalls their deep loss and longing as they express faith in reunion in heaven and seek comfort from memories and prayers.

Thomas Bennett

Foch Shows Further Improvement Despite Illness

Paris reports Marshal Ferdinand Foch has shown additional improvement in his condition after his doctors noted progress through the night. An official communique is expected tomorrow. Mrs. Philip Klompus and daughter Mrs. Levin arrived, with Klompus returning from Baltimore to stay several days with her parents.

Associated Press Paris Marshall Ferdinand Foch Philip Kiompus Othis Levin Klompus Baltimore

Also Mentioned on This Page

Girls’ Athletic Club Tri-State League William L. Whisson Virginia C. Whisson Degree of Pocahontas Shryock Epworth League Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Leona Peer F. Amos Shryock Elma‘ Hancon Handley High School Maynard Wisecarver East Piccadilly Street Canter Harry M. Canter Cincinnati Ohio Joseph A. Jones Fairmont Avenue Charleston William B. Kuykendall Dorothy Canter Richmond Clarke County Mosque Theatre San Carlos Moore Messrs Nathan Bundy Walter Taylor Norfolk Charles L. McIntosh A. Moore, Jr Bundy Taylor A. C. Carson Riverton Mr. Bundy Miss Little Carson D. B. Conrad C. L. Delaplane Delaplane, Va R. L. van Horn the Automatic Washing Machine Company Allentown Mildred Rawsthorne Philadelphia M. Adell Metz Loudoun Street Stanley McFarland Paw Paw C. M. Boyer Kenneth Henry Violet Collins Sunset Lodge Miami, Fla Mrs. Collins Mrs. Spencer Front Royal Miami Beulah Kyle Ida Kyle Claude Henkle Strasburg Evelyn Cather City Washington David Hagle Martinsburg C. Frank Grim Maurice Grim Elizabeth Grim J. W. North Winifred A. Staubly S. Allison Hempstead New York City George Washington Hotel W. Frank Orndoff Leslie Cage and Son Brunswick, Md William A. Béuserman Manzanola, Colo Boehm North Cameron Street R. B. Brown Warrenton, Va A. L. Yates Huntsberry Duckpin Rollers Fus Srif Marsaye County Presbyterian G. M. Morrow Winchester U. 8 C. J. Racey Northern Virginia Dental Association J. Hoge Smith Stephens City Pastorate Snyder Alleman Reliance U. B H. EB. Richardson Memoriam Christ Husband Jesus Lovett Bros Foch North Main Raain Endicott-Johnson Shoes S. Kirson & Sons North Main Street Alf
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