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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1926

Page

6

Influence of Fraternalism As Illustrated By Masonry

Dr. McFaden speaks at Charlottesville on the impact of Freemasonry, praising its education and church unity roles. He lauds George W. Wright and notes Masonry as a public charity, not a religion, stressing brotherhood, responsibility, and the home as national cornerstones during America’s growth.

McFaden Charlottesville Star Freemasonry Frank T. McFaden Presbyterian Urch Winchester Grand Lodge of Virginia Éonies Blue Ridge Dr. McFaden G. W. Wright Grand Lodge Charles A.callahan George W. Wright Celestial Lodge Masonry Tribe of Judah Jamestown Plymouth Massachusetts Philadelphia America

Skinny Now 28 Is Champion of Polo Ponies

A 28 year old pony named Skinny heads the 74 winners of annual medals for best membership in the United States Polo Association. The 1925 season medals go to ponies many aged seven to over sixteen, with the youngest at five. Major-General McBrien previously rode Skinny before its sale to D L McCarthy of the Toronto Polo Club, and McCarthy has ridden him regularly since.

North South America Plato Spencer Associated Press Chicago Skinny United States Polo Association D. L. McCarthy Toronto Polo Club McBri

Twins So Much Alike Ear Marks Are Necessary

Tokyo reports on Kazuo Kaneko and Tsuguo Kaneko twins who resemble each other in appearance voice and habits. They were conscripted and, lacking distinguishing marks, ear lobes were marked so officers can tell them apart and issue orders correctly.

Associated Press Tokyo Kazuo Kaneko Tsuguo ‘Kaneko

Children’s Day At St. John's Church Delights Packed Congregation

The Star reports St. John's Church held a children’s service on Sunday night July 11. Mrs. Mary Long and assistants organized an excellent program. The children performed well and music by James Snapp impressed. Pastor Rev. Tobler’s address captivated attendees. An offering aided the orphans' home. Mountain Falls, Va. July 13, 1926. J. G. B.

The Star E. A. Richard St. John’s Church Mary Long James Snapp Tobler St. John’s

Masonry and Civil Unity Sermon On Fraternal Bonds

A speaker reflects sixty one years after conflict on Masonry's role in healing a divided nation. He cautions against future fratricide and praises brotherhood, service to the needy, and the moral duty to aid the fatherless and widows as central to the order's purpose and national unity.

Spurgeon Philadelphia Brotherhood of Man Assembly Hall America

Midway Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Midway Virginia on July 14 records callers at local homes. Mrs Simon Snapp and daughter Vergie visited William Orndorff. Lila Wallace visited her mother Mrs Clarke Williams. Levene Barr Cecil Dyke and Joe Wallace spent Sunday with Elwood White. Sun day callers included Herbert Smoke Leonard Williams Leroy White and Ben White. Glenna White Leonard Williams Herbert Smoke Edgar Smoke and others were recent callers. Simon Snapp has started thr es ting for the season in the region.

Midway Simon Snapp Vergie William Orndorff Lila Wallace Clarke ‘Williams Levene Barr Cecil Dyke Joe Wallace Elwood White Herbert Smoke Leonard Williams Leroy White Ben White Godfrey Bly Mount Williams Willis Detwiler W. T. Williams Collinsville Zelda Wallace J. M. Orndorff Harl Himelright W. Hi. Williams Ralph Boose Anna Mae N. C. Williams E. R. Clowser Mary Madison Crowser Lula Smith W. H. Williams H. W. Ashwood Howard Brewer William Brewer Neva Orndorff Richard Roy

Mount Williams Locals

Mount Williams Virginia residents share visits and travels as Willis Detwiler and family pause en route to Collinsville Pennsylvania. Local families including Orndorffs Williams and Ashwood host and visit kin along Cedar Creek and nearby areas.

Yard Party Benefit Ball at Bryarly's School House

A benefit ball is scheduled for July 22 at Bryarly's School House to support a local team. Organizers promote a community yard party with games and social activities to raise funds and boost team morale.

Bryarly’s

July Benefit for Epworth League and Sunday School

July 13 1914 benefit at Mbacedeeiee raises funds for Epworth League and Sunday School event. Local residents attend to support church youth programs.

Epworth League

Norfolk and Western Schedule May 2 1926 Berryville

Train times list routes from Berryville to Roanoke Bristol Chatta noga Nashville Memphis and beyond with Pullman sleeper connections to Gary W Va Philadelphia and New York. Special services include a dining car at Roanoke and a parlor car to Hagerstown with sleeper to Philadelphia. Contacts: H H Burks Berryville and J L Bladon Roanoke.

Norfolk & Western Berryville Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Welch Norton Waynesboro Pullman Gary W. Va Memphis Chattanoga Nashville Broiler Shenandoah Va Hagerstown Shenandoah Junction Washington Baltimore Philadelphia New York H. H. Burks Jno L. Bladon Gen. Pass

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