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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1936

Page

6

Negro Confesses Double Slaying in Buckingham Farm Case

Hazel Rose a 15 year old negro confessed to slaying Mr and Mrs M E Kellinger and Miss Carrie Davis at their Dillwyn area home to obtain money. The confession noted the use of a stick and an automobile pump during the killings and led to Rose being held for possible death penalty proceedings.

Richmond Hazel Rose M. E. Kellinger Dalwyn John H. Snoddy Buckingham County Fred Bates Henrico County Henrico Kellinger Miss. Davis Carrie Davis Kellingers Cumberlid County Cumberland County Edward C.kellinger Wood Rose Jack Patterson Patterson Snoddy Miss Davis J. C. Dunkin Lyle Patterson Dillwyn Dunkin Davis

Double Killing Tied to Gasoline Theft, Neighbor Says

A woman testified she ran to save herself while he refused. A school bus driver was summoned after an alarm. Rose admits a double killing and links the crime to a gasoline theft from Robert Mgarcd’s garage. Police believe the thief intended to set the Kellinger home ablaze.

Pannel 9 Dunkin Ab Rose Robert Mgarcd Kellingers Kellinger

Little Relief Is In Prospect Over Week End

Cold weather kept parts of the nation in its grip with little relief expected over the weekend. New England and the eastern seaboard faced continued low temperatures while the south dug out from heavy snow. Atlantic shipping was hindered by ice floes and fuel shortages threatened in the south and Midwest as coal operators sought a six day truce with the United Mine Workers to supply Alabama and Mississippi cities.

Associated Press New England Eastern Seaboard South Georgia Alabama Carolinas Virginia Atlantic Middle West Uniteds Mine Workers of America Mississippi

President Roosevelt thanks birthday ball donors for infantile paralysis fight

On his fifty fourth birthday President Roosevelt broadcast appreciation to supporters who have joined the fight against infantile paralysis. He, a victim of the disease, said birthday balls enable many sufferers to receive aid and rehabilitation. He praised efforts to restore mobility and enable a return to active life.

Washington Roosevelt

Winter Goods Demand Surges Across Retail and Wholesale

New York January 31. Dun and Bradstreet reports retail trade showed substantial gains last week due to active demand for winter merchandise. Many branches rebounded from severe weather lows and wholesale activity expanded on urgent demand for current items, boosting spring orders.

New York Dun and Bradstreet

Black and White Patterns Popular in Paris Fashion Openings

New prints in silhouette etching and watercolor effects debut in mid week fashion. Leaves and anchors appear as striking black and white silk crepe dresses and blouses. Etching prints feature finely traced figures and soft tones for evening gowns while flower prints recede and silhouette themes gain momentum amid mourning for King George V.

Paris England George V

Mrs. Root Stays With Her Son After Murder Sentence

Daisy Alexander Root remains in seclusion with her four year old son as lawyers prepare an appeal from the 10 year sentence for the jealousy murder of her husband Brenton Root. District Attorney General W. T. McLain calls the verdict a warning against the old plea I shot him because I loved him.

Memphis Tenn Daisy Alexander Root Brenton Root W. T. McLain

Mrs Spillman Laid To Rest At Oakland Cemetery

Mrs Eliza Spillman died at her home near Ridge West Virginia Tuesday night January 21 at age 85 Interment was at Oakland West Virginia cemetery Friday January 24 She was the widow of Robert Spillman survived by two daughters Mrs Tila Fearnow of Stotters Cross Roads West Virginia and Mrs Oscar Luttrell of Reynolds Store one son George at home one sister Mrs Samuel Unger of Winchester and many nieces and nephews

George Samuel Unger Winchester

Church Notes Cor Cecil and Loudoun Streets

Rev Robert E Hannon pastor at church on Cecil and Loudoun streets announces Sunday Masses at 8 and 10 30 a m with Sunday School at 9 a m Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after the later mass The Crusaders will receive holy communion at the 8 o'clock mass.

Cor. Cecil and Loudoun Streets Robert E. Hannon Charles Comaskey

Middletown M E Church Service Times

Middletown M E Church South service schedule includes Sunday School at 9 45 a m with W A Everly as superintendent and worship at 11 a m A young people's service at 7 30 p m Epworth school at 3 p m with F Estes Kline superintendent and Hites Chapel worship at 2 o'clock.

W. A. Clark Middletown W. A. Everly Epworth F. Estes Kline Hites

Brucetown Circuit M E Church Schedule and Message

The Brucetown circuit and nearby churches list worship times services and Sunday school with names of superintendents and locations. An accompanying devotional note urges fellowship over entertainment and reminds readers to rest and refuel spiritually.

Galilee Church of Christ announces Bible School contest

Rev F B Sapp ministers at 10 a m Bible School followed by communion. Great interest shown in the Red Blue and Green contest with the Blues led by Ethel Baker collecting sect funds and Reds led by Juaniata Aleshire achieving the largest attendance.

Welltown Road F B Sapp Charles E. McVay Our Bible School Blues Ethel Baker Juaniata Aleshire

Opequon Group Presbyterian Schedule

The Opequon Group Presbyterian holds Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by P. C. Petrie at Opequon Memorial. Preaching at 11 a.m. by the pastor. Burnt Church Albin offers Sunday School at 2:30 p.m. Phil H. Gold, superintendent, with preaching at 3:30 p.m. Opequon Chapel has Sunday School at 10 a.m. J. L. Carpenter, superintendent, Christian Endeavor at 6:45 p.m. and preaching at 7:30 p.m.

Allen Jones Opequon Memorial Kernstown CC. Petrie Burnt Church Albin Phil H. Gold Opequon Chapel J. L. Carpenter Christian Endeavor

Winchester U B Circuit Services and Sunday Schedule

Rev W B Obaugh leads the Winchester U B Circuit with Mt Pleasant and Pleasant Valley churches. Sunday School at 10 a.m., Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m., worship at 7:30 p.m. Red Bud hosts Sunday School at 2 p.m. Pastor’s message at 3 p.m.

W B Obaugh Mt. Pleasant Christian Endeavor Society Pleasant Valley

Gravel Springs Lutheran Pastorate Programs

Gravel Springs Lutheran Pastorate announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by M. S. Glaize and J. B. Snapp in various locales. Divine services follow at 11 a.m. with sermons by Rev. C. E. Seastrunk, and additional preaching at 3 p.m. in Fremont. Sunday School at St Johns St Williams at 10 a.m. with J. B. Snapp. Gravel Springs Star Tannery holds 10 a.m. sessions led by Ss. Orndorff. St James Zepp offers 10 a.m. Sunday School under John Racey.

C. E. Seastrunk Bethel Albin M. S. Glaize Fremont St. James Zepp John Racey

Reliance United Brethren Church Services Listed

Reliance United Brethren Church details Sunday services with pastors and superintendents. Ridings Chapel and Greenway plan Sunday School, sermons, and Christian Endeavor events with specific times and leaders. Stephens City invites all to attend and notes January benevolences.

H. E. Richardson Reliance Frank Shipe Christian Endeavor Stickley Ridings Chapel Marvin Grim Greenway J. W. Haymaker Harry Sherman Stephens City John Heartley

Revival Schedule At Wesley Chapel and Redland

Rev C G Russell lists services at Wesley Chapel and Redland with preaching at 10 30 a m and 11 30 a m on Sunday. Redland Sunday School at 10 30 a m Epworth League at 7 p m preaching 7 30 p m. Everyone is invited.

C.G Russell Wesley Chapel Redland Gainesboro Epworth

Church Service Schedule for Capon Bridge Area

Rev S vy Goode leads morning services at Capon Bridge Bible School at 10. Ray Wolford is superintendent of Ebenezer Bible School for 2 pm. Regular worship at 3 pm includes communion. Pastor and church invite all.

Church OF Christ Rural Charge S Vy Goode Capon Bridge—Bible School Ray Wolford Ebenezer—Bible School Wilbert Strother

Timber Ridge Church Announces Sunday Schedule

Rev van R Smith leads Timber Ridge Christian Church with Sunday School and Christian Endeavor at the regular time. The Sunday service will be held at 7 o clock. All are invited to attend.

van R Smith Sunday School Christian Endeavor

Frederick charge M E Church services and Sunday School

Frederick Charge M E Church announces Sunday morning services led by Rev J D R Russell with 10 a m and 11 a m sermons. Macedonia and Round Hill groups hold Sunday School at 10 a m, with additional services at 7:30 p m and 7:45 p m respectively.

J D Russell Macedonia Carport Valley Round Hill Relief Lamps

Antique Furniture Sale and Farm Auction Schedule

A list of upcoming sales and auctions across Virginia and West Virginia. From Cameron Street to Winchester and Clarke County, entries detail buyers, locations, and lots including stock, implements, hay, and farm equipment with dates from February through March. Prominent bidders include W. E. Cather, J. L. Nethers, O. C. Miller, I. H. Zinn, V. O. Baker, A. C. Loy, C. M. Hurst, H. C. Bailey, R YI Hilleary, B. V. Gore, Kurtz Butler, C. C. Funkhouser, L. Jackson, T. C. Marcus, R. N. Vorous, and Thomas West.

W. E. Cather Woodstock J. L. Nethers White Hall O. C. Miller Winchester I. H. Zinn Stephenson V. O. Baker Hayfield A. C. Loy Strickler Farm Berryville Pike C. H. Fries Greenspring C. M. Hurst Long Branch Millwood H. C. Bailey N. Kent Street R YI Hilleary Welltown B. V. Gore Clark Purcell Kurtz Butler R. T. Barton Apple Pie Ridge C. C. Funkhouser Charles Fritz White Post Clarke County L. Jackson Swimley Station T. C. Marcus Plotner Pierce R. N. Vorous Berryville Thomas West Jefferson County W. Va

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Negro Buckingham Mrs. Root Mrs. Spillman Church OF Sacred Heart M. E. Church, South Brucetown Circuit Thomas Morgan G. T. Yeakley Crums J . Hartley J. H. Ashwood Brucetown J R Smith Burnt Factory Church R. P. Duvall Martha Galilee THE Opequon Group Presbyterian Winchester U. B. Circuit Gravel Springs Lutheran Pastorate Reliance United Brethren Church M. E. Church Timber Ridge Christian Church Baker Wholesale Cameron Street Winchesff Chevrolet Chrysler DeSoto Montgomery Loudoun St Ward Fairmont Avenue Washington St S. Loudoun Fairmont Ave G. H. Chapman Slanesville Pure Food Store Canary Phone P. O Maryland
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