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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1929
Page
4
The Evening Star news sheet outlines post office status in Winchester Virginia and lists consolidation with Morning News The Weekly News The Weekly Times The Weekly Mirror. It provides subscription rates for various advance periods and confirms Associated Press news rights and republication terms.
A religious fragment urges vigilance against false prophets and urges bearing righteous fruits. It cites Matthew 7:16 and prays that hard work bears fruits meet for repentance, followed by peaceful fruits of righteousness through grace.
Capt. D H Barger reports ex Governor Westmoreland Davis now backs G Walter Mapp in the Virginia gubernatorial contest. Davis once championed centralized authority and a businesslike state, yet now opposes reforms he once supported and criticizes the current administration while aiding Mapp.
The Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch notes Reverend David Hepburn misstates Judge Groner's federal ruling on the Virginia Democratic primary. It argues his interpretation shifts obligations away from voters toward a claimed doctrine of moral leadership, labeling the remarks as erroneous and inappropriate for a public figure.
The piece ridicules Superintendent the Reverend David Hepburn for arguing that state funded primaries absolve voters from moral obligation to support party nominees. It contrasts his stance with the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendment protections and mocks his logic about voting in Democratic primaries and subsequent obligations.
Public auction to the highest bidder at Waterloo two miles from Boyce on White Post road at W F Locke Farm Wednesday July 31 1929 at 10 am rain or shine. Livestock includes Jack the 12 year old mule Jen 15 years old cows calves and heifers with black leg inoculations and cholera inoculations plus hogs and Poland China stock. Implements include driving harness wagon beds mowers harrows plows and gears with many farm tools. Cash on sums 10 or less and 12 month credit for larger amounts with a negotiable note payable at Boyce Bank. M L P Reed Clerk.
The Houdon bust will soon arrive in the United States and many deem it the closest likeness to Washington. Critics note Stuart’s idealized portrait contrasts with Trumbull and others who miss the man of destiny, while the bust conveys imperiousness and conviction. The original will be welcome and copies already circulate.
Mr J W Williamson of Harrisonburg was chosen at the Norfolk convention as president of the Virginia Pharmaceutical Association. The piece notes the wide knowledge required of a pharmacist and celebrates his varied duties from dispensing pills to advising farmers and entertaining drummers.
A church meditation cites Matthew 25 34 40 urging deeds of mercy toward the hungry thirsty stranger and prisoner as acts of service to Christ. A closing prayer requests guidance to keep Thy statutes and direct the reader toward righteous living.
Cedar Creek Marlboro Sunday school 10 a m preaching 11 a m by the pastor Cedar Cliff Vaucluse Sunday School 9 30 a m preaching 8 p m
An all day meeting at Mount Pleasant Church near Gerrardstown West Virginia features Rev W F Gruger of Martinsburg preaching at 11 am and 2 30 pm. Sunday school starts 10 am with dinner on the ground. Fairview hosts 2 pm Sunday school and 3 pm prayer service led by Rev J H Parlett. Pleasant Valley offers 10 am Sunday school 7 pm Senior Christian Endeavor and 8 pm sermon.
Middletown Methodist Church schedules 9 45 a m Sunday school with Arthur Everly as superintendent. Classes for all ages include mens and womens bible study. Public worship at 11 a m with a children and youth service. Epworth Church shares 2 30 p m services and 7 30 p m worship led by the Epworth League. Bible study 8 p m Tuesday and Wednesday hosted by Young Peoples Missionary Society and Epworth League. All welcome.
Reliance U B Charge invites all to an all day basket dinner and home coming at Double Churches on Sunday July 28. Services are at 11 a m and 2 p m with singing led by Mr and Mrs Edward Reynolds and a guest Band of Crusaders likely from Harrisonburg Virginia. Reverend J R Collis of Inwood is invited to speak.
The pastor will preach at Bartonville church 11 a m Sunday. A Sunday evening meeting will start at the church just east of Maurertown.
The Evening Star notes a pay now save discount offered for July only, prompting readers to take advantage of the limited time pricing. The notice emphasizes a special reduced rate available during the month.
Opequon Memorial Kernstown Sunday school 10 a m preaching 11 a m Christian Endeavor 7 15 p m delegates to Massanetta report Burnt Church Sunday school 2 30 p m baptism of infants at close of Sunday school delegates to Massanetta 7 p m Round Hill Sunday School 10 a m Christian Endeavor 7 p m preaching 8 p m Opequon Chapel Sunday School 10 a m Christian Endeavor 7 p m delegates to Massanetta report
The Frederick Circuit Reverend P R Dibhi conducts Round Hill Sunday school at 10 a.m. and a sermon at 11 a.m. Epworth League also meets. Paxton hosts Sunday school at 10 a.m. with sermons at 3 p.m and 8 p.m. All are welcome to these services.
Rev Louis F Harper pastor at Nineveh Presbyterian invites parishioners to Sunday school at 10 30 a m and preaching at 11 15 a m with a cordial welcome. The remark about people wasting time and littering streets adds a light aside to the notice.
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