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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1928

Page

5

Lutherans Gather 5000 At Valley Reunion

About 5000 churchmen attended the ninth annual Lutheran Reunion at Endless Caverns, New Market. Speakers included J H Carpenter on Saving the Boys and Dr W J Showalter on Improving the Ministry. Dr Chas J Smith of Roanoke College joined guests as Col E T Brown hosted the event with Schubert Orchestra music.

W. J. Showalter National Geographic Magazine Washington, D. C Rockingham County Shenandoah Valley Samuel D. Trexler Lutheran Synod of New York and New England E. T. Brown Trexler Col Brown Smith Chas. J. Smith Roanoke College

Massanutten Military Academy Band Headsed by Spiker in Va Event

Orchestra directed by Dr W Starley of New Market and the Wo Virginia Municipal Band under Capt Fred B Spiker Massanutten Military Academy performed then a basket luncheon and picnic followed by an afternoon concert A program included hymns scriptures prayers addresses and an anthem led by Rev C A Freed Rev C M Tuefel Hon J H Carpenter Esq and Rev Samuel D Trexler associated with the Lutheran Synod of New York and New England.

D. D Winchester C. A. Freed C. M. Tuefel Staunton J. H. Carpenter Gastonia N. C Samuel D. Trexler The Lutheran Synod New York New England

Purification claim promotes Calotabs for health

Physicians endorse wiping out chronic ailments with Calotabs as a system purifier. Take a thorough course once or twice weekly for several weeks and experience healthier vitality. A family package with directions costs 35 cents at drug stores.

Nature

Hymn Selections and Congregational Service Notes

Hymn 129 Beautiful Saviour led by The Congregation with Dr W J Showalter associate editor of National Geographic Magazine. Hymn 167 Lord Keep Us Steadfast in Thy Word The Congregation Suggested Ertta Hymn 494 The Congregation Benediction Rev Arthur Blank Luncheon.

W. J. Showalter National Geographic Magazine Ertta Arthur Blank

Plan to unite Valley in Pike widening effort

President Howard J. Benchoff of Shenandoah Valley Inc has worked out a plan to unite civic groups for a Valley Pike improvement movement and will present it at Staunton. The group reports $18 000 to $20 000 pledged, boosting a stronger publicity drive as tourist traffic declines.

Howard J. Benchoff Shenandoah Valley, Inc Board of Staunton Chambers of Commerce Shirley State Highway Commission Col. Benchoff the Valley, Inc

Gasoline Demand Note In Valley Tourism

A fragment notes increased tonnage in gasoline with an estimate that each tourist traveling the Valley buys from fire to ten gallons of gas. The text is sparse and unclear on dates or places but implies higher fuel use tied to valley tourism.

Baptist State Missionary Report Summary

Report details the Baptist state missionary work with a continued note from July 1929. Stanley Baptist Church hosted the meeting where H. J. Parker of Front Royal was elected moderator, L. A. Parker vice moderator, E. T. Clark clerk, and E. E. Farr of Charles Town treasurer.

Stanley H. J. Parker Front Royal L. A. Parker E. T. Clark E. E. Farr Charles Town

Hospital Staff Physician Jumps To His Death

Staunton July 26 Dr Louis T J Putney 88 a Western State Hospital staffer for 11 years ended his life by hanging at his home Ill health and low spirits over five months were cited by friends Mrs Putney briefly left for mail then returned to find him dead in the basement After a barrel was kicked his body hung from a rafter Funeral services set for ten o'clock Saturday at the Putney home Putney a native of Prince Edward County and a Medical College of Virginia graduate E W Putney his father lives near Farmville

Republicans Hope For Silencing Heflin in 1948 Campaign

Newburgh New York July 27 Representative Fish told the local Republican committee that Republicans nationwide would welcome silencing Senator Heflin of Alabama a vocal critic of Governor Smith. He denounced religious attacks and warned against dragging religion into politics noting strong Jewish and German voting blocs align with Republicans on economic issues. He urged unity for Hoover and cautioned against Democratic southern leadership.

Newburgh Representative Fish Heflin Alabama Gov. Smith Gary. Smith Fish Republican City Committee Palatine Hotel Hoover Republican Party

Rest Brevities from Rest Virginia Visitors and Locals

Mr Charles Brady and son Charles Jr of California left Rest for Baltimore after guestship with Alma Brady and the Schlacks. Belle Sanderson accompanied them. Others visited include John Hauptman still ill, Victor Ridgeway and son, Garland Snyder party to Gaithersburg, Joseph Hancher and family, and Mrs Holmes Snapp visiting her ill mother. Rest Bible Class socialized at F O Mouldens. picnic planned August 4 in Slonaker meadow. Coman and Gon of Panama and L K Lynn of Indiana registered at Rest Tourist Home.

Rest Charles Brady Charles, Jr California Brady Alma Brady John Schlack Baltimore Belle Sanderson Schlack John Hauptman Victor Ridgeway Garland Snyder Gaithersburg Joseph Hancher Near White Hall H. B. Sell Holmes Snapp Martinsburg David Prince F. O. Moulden Slonaker’s Meadow Wadesville Coman and Gon Panama L. K. Lynn Indiana

New Government Currency Plans Quiet Amid Rumor Mill

Detroit Free Press notes scant coverage of a new smaller currency. The piece suggests bootleggers and rum runners may have influenced public discussion or appetite for monetary change, with no official announcements yet.

Detroit Free Press

Public Sale of Valuable Real Estate in Frederick County

Special Commissioner will auction 63 acres in western Frederick County near Gainesboro in front of the Winchester courthouse on August 11 1928 at 11 a.m. Terms: one third cash at sale, balance in two equal annual installments secured by deed of trust with semi annual interest. Bond posted and clerk certifies.

Lewis A. Hudson Margaret J. Hudson Circuit Court Frederick County County Court House Winchester Fr County Gainesboro Adj Albert W. Hudson Herbert 8. Larrick A. G. Swanson Herbert Larrick Cree

Teeth of a gorilla cannot be pulled

A science note explains that gorilla teeth are deeply rooted and cannot be pulled. The text suggests consulting Stoffey Houston Post Dispatch for related questions.

Stoffey Houston Post Dispatch

Notice of Meeting on Game and Inland Fisheries Rules

The Virginia Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries calls a meeting in Richmond on August 4, 1928 at 9 A.M. to consider proposed regulations governing fishing and wildlife rules. Provisions cover hunting seasons, bag limits, and penalties, with many counties exempted or restricted by state law.

Virginia Commission of ‘Game and Inland Fisheries House of Gates Richmond Accomac Artin Line Charles City Chesterfield Elizaeth City Essex Fairfax Gloucester Hanover Henrico Iniact Wight James City King George King and Queen King William Lancaster Mathews Mide Diesex Nassemond New Kent Norfolk Northampton Northumberland Prince George Pring Ores Hicton Southampton Stafford Burryck Weatmoreand York E Ri Ee Turkey Boards of Supervisors Code of Virginia Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries Willis Robertson

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