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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1927

Page

7

Boyce Churches Open Air Services Start Sunday

Beginning Sunday evening and for six weeks the Boyce churches will hold union open air services on the Parish Hall lawn with rain moves to the hall. The three pastors alternate leading, starting with Rev. M. Le Few of the Methodist Church on the first Sunday, then Rev. J. B. Williams of the Baptist Church, and Rev. B. D. Chambers of the Episcopal Church on the fourth Sunday. A union choir provides music.

Boyce Churches Churches of Boyce M. le Few Methodist Church J. B. Williams The Baptist Church B. D. Chambers Episcopal Church

National Parks Education Plan Announced in Washington

The National Parks Association and partners plan a coordinated movement to study and develop educational uses of the national parks. An advisory board will guide scientific study of nature’s story in mountains and canyons and link educational agencies to park education efforts. Dr. John C. Merriam leads the initiative with plans to publish details in the National Parks Bulletin.

The Star Washington National Parks Association National Park Service of the Interior Department National Academy of Sciences National Research Council Geological Society of America Association of Museums John C. Merriam Carnegie Institution of Washington

Penney executive lauds newspaper ads

Special to The Star reports J C Penney advertising director R L Whitman stating the public is increasingly discerning and ethical in purchases. Penney plans over 2.25 million dollars in ad spending this year with about 85 percent allocated to newspaper space, affirming newspapers as a vital retail force.

New York R L. Whitman J. C. Penney Company Mr. Whitman

Stephens City Notes Highlights Local Social Visits

Local items note Roger Mayhews return to Washington after visiting relatives in Refuge section. Adeline Albin left for Cumberland Maryland after a week with her parents. Mary Kitchen visits brother Marvin Kitchen in Madison County. Dorothy Bean returns from Washington DC visit. Herbert Cave family and Mrs Heise hosted by Mr and Mrs Hale in Washington. Rev Wilbur Tidler preached at Fairview on Sunday. Hugh Stickley is ill in Strasburg. Elinor Ray returns to Washington DC after visiting Miss Mary Payne. Recent guests at Silas Grim’s include Mayhews Walter McCauley and family and Harry McCauley.

Stephens City Roger Mayhew Washington Adeline Albin R. E. Albin Cumberland Mary Kitchen Marvin Kitchen Madison County Dorothy Bean Josie Bean B. A. Rowland Hugh Stickley Strasburg Elinor Ray Washington, D. C Mary Payne Silas Grim Walter McCauley Little Son Vaucluse Harry McCauley

Masons of Virginia Attend Royal Arch School of Instruction

Arch Masons from the Valley Piedmont and Tidewater districts, totaling about 85 to 100, are expected to attend the Valley Royal Arch School of Instruction at Fairfax Hall Waynesboro during the week starting yesterday. William Hesney of Staunton leads the group with families joining.

Associated Press Staunton Arch Masons Valley Piedmont Tidewater

Defies Age With Ordinary Buttermilk Beauty Cream

A sales pitch touts Howard's Buttermilk Cream and its soap for improving complexions. It claims the cream vanishes after use without residue while reducing wrinkles freckles rough skin and darkened areas. The ad warns harsh soap harms skin and touts the soap’s smoothing effect.

School President Joins Virginia Grand Chapter Leader in Instruction

The school president and John T. Cochran of The Plains lead a corps of instruction as grand lecturer of the Grand Chapter of Virginia.

John T. Cochran the Plains Grand Chapter Virginia Corps of Instruction

Georgia Cattle Sent To Virginia For Pasturage

Several thousand head of Georgia cattle were shipped to Virginia for pasture due to a serious drought in the state, per the State Department of Agriculture.

Georgia Virginia State Department of Agriculture

Drought Strains Virginia Cattle as Southern Georgia Sees Acute Need

Movement continues as Georgia reports an acute cattle situation requiring drives up to fifteen miles for water. In Virginia pastures are plentiful but drought and feed shortages last year have reduced cattle numbers.

Georgia Virginia

New York Chamber of Commerce Origins Revealed

The New York Chamber of Commerce was founded on April 4 1768 and later reissued by the New York legislature in 1783. It originated in a tavern run by Samuel Fraunces, reflecting colonial commerce life.

New York Chamber of Commerce Legislature of New York Samuel Fraunces

When Atchison Woman Talks Of Marriage Fascination

An Atchison woman tells the Globe she has reached an age where she no longer seeks to marry the man who fascinates her. instead she wants to pursue him directly with audacious charm.

Atchison The Globe

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