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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1924

Page

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Resignation of Grace Lutheran Pastor Kelley shocks Winchester

The Rev A A Kelley announced his resignation from Grace Lutheran effective September 1 or earlier. Congregation to meet Wednesday night to decide the action. He may accept a post at Emmanuel Lutheran Church Norwood near Philadelphia. He came to Winchester six years ago from Philadelphia and has led growth including 200–300 new members and a $12,000 annual budget.

Grace Lutheran A. A. Kelley Kelley Pate Winchester Philadelphia Emmanuel Lutheran Church Norwood Chester Emmanuel Chirch Machet Senior Luther League Junior Luther League Sanday Ir. Kelley

For Rent Showroom and Parts Shop Access

Lease listing notes a showroom and parts shop with committed access to a commercial tidal area. Details unclear due to fragmented OCR text.

Shenandoah Caverns Described As Real Marvels

Richard Evelyn Byrd praises Shenandoah Caverns between New Market and Mount Jackson. He notes easy access from Valley Pike, extensive multiform formations, a hotel entrance, miles of dry-walk passages, excellent electric lighting, and courteous guides.

Shenandoah Caverns New Market Mount Jackson Vaile Valley Pike Richard Evelyn Byrd

Death of Highly Esteemed Colored Woman Reynolds

Sarah V Reynolds died at 26 Gibbons street at 12 30 PM aged 56. Widow of Jas Reynolds she leaves one daughter Ella Armstead. Funeral tomorrow at 2 PM from St Stephens CME Church with Rev J H Hawkins officiating.

Sarah V. Reynolds Jas. Reynolds Gibbons Ella Armstead St. Stephens,c M. E J. H. Hawkins

South End Hose Company Calls Members to Lawn Party Meeting

The South End Hose Company and Ladies Auxiliary announce a call meeting on Monday July 14 at eight o'clock at the company's hall on West Monmouth Street to arrange the annual lawn party. All members are urged to attend.

South End Hose Co Ladies’ Auxiliary Westonmouth Street

Yard Party at Greenway Church Saturday July 19

Benefit of church announced at Greenway Church near Double Toll Gate with event listed for Saturday July 19. Ad mentions Moling and Seal Coolmor Porch Shades on the seventh page.

Greenway Church Double Tollgate Moling & Seal Coolmor Porch

Scaramouche at the Colonial Theatre for Apple Blossom Festival

The feature Scaramouche screens tonight and tomorrow at the Colonial Theatre as a fund raising benefit for the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival. Attendees receive a free item and support a permanent annual festival fund.

New Rooming House Adds Modern Comforts in Winchester

Winchester opens a new rooming house at 19 North Main Street in the George F Norton Building, costing over thirty thousand dollars. The G. F. House features scientific ventilation with roof shafts, private baths between rooms, hot and cold running water, and public baths. The design by J F Rodman emphasizes luxury, with a central heating system shared with the J C Penney store below. no dining facilities are provided.

Winchester North Main Street Geo. F. Norton G. F. House Mises Mr. Rodman J. F. Rodman Washington J.C. Penney Company

The Spanish Dancer Opens at Empire Theatre Tonight

The Empire Theatre presents The Spanish Dancer with a star cast led by Pola Negri as Maritana and Antonio Moreno as Don Cesar de Bazan. Wallace Beery plays King Philip IV with Kathlyn Williams as Queen Isabel, plus Gareth Hughes, Adolphe Menjou, Dawn O Day, and others in tonight’s screening. Wednesday adds Skin Deep with Milton Sills and Florence Vidor and special music.

Empire Theatre Milton Sills Florence Vidor Maritana Pola Negri Don Cesar de Bazan Antonio Moreno Philip IV Spain Wallace Beery Isabel of Bourbon Kathlyn Williams Lararillo Gareth Hughes Don Salluste Adolphe Menjou Balthazar Carlos Dawn O’day Charles A Stevenson Juan Robert Agnew

Apple Blossom Benefit Offers Keepsakes for Attendees

At the Colonial Theatre Apple Blossom Festival benefit, all attendees today or tomorrow will receive a free Virginia Centinel issue dated March 25, 1789 or the Official Program of the First Apple Blossom Festival. The feature presentation is Scaramouche.

Scaramouche Colonial Theatre

Virginia Guard Camp Trinkle Opens at Virginia Beach

Virginia National Guard units from Winchester and other locales depart by special train to Camp Trinkle near Virginia Beach for a 15 day brigade encampment. Governor Trinkle may visit with a parade and maneuvers while disciplined drills, medical support, and surf time are planned for the troops.

Trenties Virginia National Guard Winchester Bok Hhis Twenth Virginia Beach Norfolk Oes Camp Trinkle Virginia George H. Grimm Peyton J. Marshall R. T. Barr Third Batalion Baltimore and Ohio Washington Richmond, Fredericksburg Rich Norfolk and Mereey Nelson F. Richards Chester Richmond Virginia’ Beach Ut L

Senator Faulkner Resting After Eye Surgery Recovery at Boydville

Former Senator Charles Faulkner is resting at Boydville after cataract removal in Winchester Virginia. He traveled home from the hospital and expects to be confined to his house for about a week. Also note an advertisement for The Black Cat Inn offering $1 meals on July 16-17 with home cooking and phone contact.

Charles ¥. Faulkner Boydville Winchester Faulkner Martinsburg W. Va Black Cat Inn

Property Listing Prospect for Commercial or Orchard

Baker and Shayock advertise a sale or rental prospect for a commercial or orchard property. They invite listing with a favorable price at their corner of Water and Brad Streets, promising right price terms.

Baker & Shayock Water Brad Sts

Apple Blossom Festival Benefit Uses Scaramouche

Emma Howard Wight notes Shenandoah Valley spring beauty and the Apple Blossom Festival. Four screenings of Scaramouche, aged 14 and 15 participants, raise funds for the Apple Blossom Festival, with half of proceeds aiding the event. The piece emphasizes unity and local cooperation behind the festival.

Emma Howard Wight Shénandoah Valley Shenandoah Valley Shenandoah Winchester Ryan Claire Dotterer Colonial Theatre Boyer Scaramouche

Lutheran Picnic Postponed By Local Committee

The Lutheran Sunday school picnic scheduled for Tuesday July 15 has been postponed by the committee in charge. Mrs Loring Mumaw of Wormleysburg Pa visits her parents Mr and Mrs D P Wingfield at their National avenue home. Mr L R Clevenger visits his daughter Mrs Floyd Strasnider in Strasburg Va. Miss Mary Peck of West Palm Beach Fla weekends with Miss Irene Walters and Mrs Linden Sumption of Philadelphia visits her parents on Amherst street.

Mrs. Loring Mumaw Wormleysburg, Pa Mrs D. P. Wingfield National Avenue Mr. L. R. Clevenger Floyd Strasnider Strasburg, Va Mary Peck West Palm Beach, Fla Irene Walters Linden Sumption Philadelphia Mrs. L. R. Clevenger Amherst Street

Mosby’s Civil War Command Reunion Hosted in Remington

A Remington Virginia report details the Mosby’s Command reunion for Civil War survivors. Col John Mosby’s veterans, once around 700 strong, now fewer than a hundred attend with officers re-elected and tributes to the Daughters of the Confederacy.

John Mosby Remington Daughters and Bank of the Confederate Veterans Weic Ae Go F. M Washington D. C C. W. Smith Delaplane Ney Bowen U. D W. Cole A. Strother Mr. Strother Col W. H. Chapman Greensboro N. C Chapman Daughters of A Confederacy 8. W. Cole C. EB. Boleyn Col. Chapman Gray W. H. Gray M. Alo Washington, D. C Culpeper J. B. Pickett New Market Alex Rose Warrenton L. Woodward John 8. Mosby Fauquire County F. M. Angelo United States

Merchants plan reduced prices for Dollar Day sales

Local retailers and sponsors form a campaign to clear stock at lower prices during a dull season. The effort, led by Jolliffe, Moling, Hamman, Nathanson Co., Gray and Sheets, and Hotel Jack Funk and Son, aims to draw shoppers with bargains across eight counties. Continue in The Leader.

Efort M Vf Contey Jolliffe J . _ Moling Hamman Nathanson Company Jack Funk and Son H.W. Ebert T. H. Sprint

Also Mentioned on This Page

A. A. Kelleyesigns F Lutheran Church Island Norwood Church Mr. Kelley Grace Church G. F Empire Virgin Senator Faulkner H. W. Ebert Nce Winchester Motor Co Lea Lutheran Picnie Hapy Mooby Frank A. Strother Stephens City CIA
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