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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1927
Page
4
The Evening Star in Mt Winchester Virginia lists publication details, consolidation with Morning News and Weekly titles, and subscription rates for daily and weekly editions. It notes post office mailing as second class matter and credits the Associated Press for news dispatches.
A brief religious note urging parents to have children memorize daily Bible selections as a priceless heritage. It contrasts folly with the almighty and cites Job 40 2 and a prayer about dedicating one’s efforts to God.
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors voted to pass the full 26 cent tax on land to taxpayers while preserving last year’s rate for general revenue. They claim savings from the 25 cent state tax repeal and intangibles revenues will support county government, estimating about 14 500 dollars in total relief to residents.
The piece discusses the common Sunday evening dilemma faced by ministers across denominations. It surveys varied approaches from traditional sermons to musical services and forums, noting many require heavy pastor effort or large programs yet still fail to attract congregants in the evening. A young pastor speaks of struggle to fill Sunday evenings as morning attendance remains high.
A minister reports success with a vesper plan replacing late Sunday services. He notes larger audiences, shorter worry about attendance, and strong reader engagement. He suggests parishes in similar settings consider this shift to avoid empty pews and long sermons.
Richmond Times-Dispatch notes editorials and boosters in North Carolina press push for an eight month school year while questioning prosperity and funding for universal education. The piece praises frank public debate as a needed step toward accurate finances and future education.
The piece recalls Frank Stanton, longtime Atlanta Constitution writer of poetry and prose, who has died and is “going home.” It praises his 36 years of daily contributions filled with joy and life, noting Earth is poorer without him.
Miss Harilla Strosnider of Woodstock visited her parents in Zepp News, as James Whittington died suddenly on January 15 and was buried at St. James Lutheran Church. Philip Planger is ill with a cold and grippe. Leonard Rudolph welcomes a daughter Charlotte Mee, born January 15. Rudolph was formerly Charles M. Oenderff, a mechanic.
The obituary notes a respected citizen died Sunday at 2 pm at his home near Van Buren Furnace. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 1 pm at the Christian Church where he was long a member with Rev. D H Rhodes officiating. He leaves a widow and five children and was missed in church work. others named live in Fairfax Virginia Sharon Ohio Woodstock Washington and Miss Maud Orndorff at home. Also recorded is a house fire for Mr Arthur Wymer Thursday noon without insurance.
Meedow Mills items report the death of Mrs. Henry Kline and list numerous local visits, family happenings, and illnesses. People mentioned include Mrs. J F Dodson, Mr. and Mrs. Dodson, Mrs. Nannie Miller, Miss Nannie Wymer, Miss Vesta Rinker, and Dorothy Virginia born to Carson Miller.
White Post Virginia report notes Ernest Meade spent part of last week with relatives in Washington. Mr and Mrs Eugene Stuart of Washington spent the last weekend in the area.
The column lists residents and visitors in the area. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stuart host at Mountain View with various relatives and friends visiting, including Dr. and Mrs. Dearmont, Miss Nettie Kennerly, Mr. John Bowie, and others. People travel to see Ben Hur, and Mrs. Bailye and Mrs. Ernest Armel's mother recover from a severe illness.
Mrs Ephriam Pifer, on the sick list, is improving. Mrs Annie Racey returns home after several days with Mrs William Grove. Mrs Lizzie Wigginton was calling on Mrs ages Copenhaver. Mrs J J Copenhaver returns home from Winchester where treated by Dr Swimley and is somewhat improved. Miss Mabel Shiley visiting friends in Winchester.
Mrs William Netkirk is listed sick with a bad cold. A prayer meeting will be held at the M E Church next Wednesday night February 2. All are invited.
Dr M Johnson managing director of the Lee Highway Association denied claims of withheld cooperation with Virginia authorities. He said cooperation from Governor Byrd and the State Highway Commission remains, praising Chairman Shirley as an able engineer and expressing confidence in the governor's and commission's decisions on boulevard matters.
By virtue of an execution in the case of Fred Potts against Eldridge Luttrell a public sale will be held in Stephens City Virginia on February 1 1927 at 1 PM. Items include restaurant equipment such as a large cooking range coal stove dishes silverware tables chairs cash register electric fixtures floor mosaic and other articles. Terms of sale to be announced. Luther Pannet Sheriff Fred Co VA. C I Brumback Auctioneer.
A historical sales directory lists numerous stock and implements auctions across Berryville and surrounding areas with dates from Jan. 31 to March 23. Items include horses, cattle, hogs, Guernsey cows, mules, and household goods from various sellers such as J Mack Cain J W McCormick Harmon Brumback A B Orndorff C M Ebert and others in towns like Berryville White Post and Middletown with dates in February and March.
For sale a corner lot with location at Whitlock Avenue and Valley Pike. Information available from U. L. Newcome at 1127 Hastist Street Los Angeles California.
The timetable lists trains from Berryville to Roanoke with a 2:45 A.M. departure for Roanoke and connections to Memphis and Chattanooga routes. A 9:15 A.M. service to Roanoke offers a Pullman car to Bristol, followed by a 12:26 P.M. local to Roanoke and a 6:53 P.M. local to Shenandoah.
James Fishel, 82, died at his daughter Mrs. Walter Owens home in White Post Va after a long heart illness. Born in 1845 in Moorefield he married twice producing six children with his second wife. He lived fifty years in Clarke County and moved to White Post about fourteen years ago. He leaves eleven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church with relatives from Winchester and Frederick County attending. Cremains were not listed.
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