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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1927

Page

6

Outlook bright for apples says market director

Dr. F B Bomberger director of the Del Mar Va Marketing Bureau cites a US Bureau of Agricultural Economics report dated July 19 forecasting a light crop in 1925 with 12 000 000 barrels in the western region and 14 000 000 in eastern and mid western sections. eastern production may be 43 percent lighter than last year. western output near 1926 levels. Export prospects uncertain but Canada may export more.

F. B. Bomberger Del-Mar-Va United States Bureau of Agricultural Economics Pacific Coast United States Canada Dr. Bomberger

Local Visits and Household News in Marlboro Area

Miss Mary Painter from near Strasburg stays with Mrs. Harry Claggett in Marlboro Virginia. Mrs. Virginia Rinehardt and two Philadelphia children visit her mother Mrs. Jenny Mitchell. Visitors at Mr James Smiths Thursday include Mrs Melvin Manuel near Kernstown Mrs James Boggs Lebanon Church and Mr Alfred Miller Clary. Mr John Malone lost a fine mare Sunday. Eva Richa of Mountain Falls visits aunt Mrs Hunter Shanholtz. Mr A E Robinson walks after operation. James Smith and John Malone enhance homes with fresh paint.

Marlboro Mary Painter Strasburg Harry Claggett Virginia Rinehardt Philadelphia Jenny Mitchell James Smith Melvin Manuel Kernstown James Boggs Lebanon Church Smith Alfred Miller Clary John Malone Eva Richa Mountain Falls Hunter Shanholtz A. E. Robinson

Cross Roads Notes Visit and Visits in Cross Roads

Cross Roads Virginia notes describe Mr and Mrs Joseph Yager from Washington DC visiting the McKee family early in the week. Mrs Jennie McKee stayed with daughter Mrs W V Carpenter overnight. Mrs George McKee Mrs Joseph Yager and Mrs Marshal Hardee visited Mrs W V Carpenter Tuesday afternoon. Miss Goldie Lupton stayed last night with Mrs S S Kerns.

Cross Roads Joseph Yager Washington, D. C George McKee Jennie McKee W. V. Carpenter Marshal Hardee Goldie Lupton S. S. Kerns

Nineveh and Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church Notice

Nineveh Church Sunday school at 10 30 a m preaching service 11 15 a m Christian Endeavor 3 p m Highland Avenue Chapel Sunday school 3 p m preaching service 5 p m Prayer meeting Thursday 8 p m All who desire to worship with us are cordially invited.

Nineveh Christian Endeavor Highland Avenue

County Presbyterian Service Schedule and Events

The bulletin lists Pastor T H Daffin at County Presbyterian with services across venues. Opequon Memorial church and Round Hill Burnt Church and Chapel host Sunday school at 10 a m with preaching at 11 a m and 8 15 p m plus Christian Endeavor sessions at 7 p m in several locations.

Opequon Memorial Round Hill Christian Endeavor Burnt Church Opequon Chapel

Bishop Tucker in Clarke on Sunday

The Rt. Rev. H. St. George Tucker, bishop of Virginia, visits Cunningham Parish Sunday July 31. He will confirm classes and preach at Christ Church Millwood at 11, Chapel of the Good Shepherd Bluemont at 3 30, and Emmanuel Chapel Boyce at 8 in the evening.

H. St. George Tucker Virginia Cunningham Parish Christ Church Millwood Chapel of the Good Shepherd Bluemont Emmanuel Chapel Boyce

Grace Lutheran Church and Market Street Methodist Services

Grace Lutheran Church on West Beccawen Street holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m with adult classes and services at 11 a m and 8 p m led by Rev C A Freed The Luther League meets after evening service Also Market Street Methodist Episcopal at Cameron and Cork Sts invites visitors with violin music by Pauline Shoop and Mrs Austin Sloat at 8 p m A children story sermon The Secret of the Happy Kingdom at 11 a m The church school at 9 45 a m and young people service at 7 15 p m We invite strangers to worship.

Fertius Luther League Pauline Shoop Austin Sloat

Presbyterian Church Welcomes Dr Flickinger

The Presbyterian Church at South Londoun Street announces morning sermon by Rev F T McFaden at 11 oclock and an evening sermon by Rev B L Flickinger of Centenary Reformed Church. Sunday school at 9 30, Bible classes at 9 45, Christian Endeavor Society meets at 7 15 with Miss Anne Brooke Kern as leader.

L. Flickinger Centenary Reformed Church

Sacred Heart Catholic Church Services Schedule

Sacred Heart Church at Loudoun and Cecil Streets lists service times by Sunday: first and fifth at 7 30 and 11 a m, second and fourth at 7 30 a m, third at 11 a m, first Friday 7 50 a m, weekdays 8 a m. Rectory is 403 South Loudoun Street. pastor Rev Thomas B Martin. phone 106 5.

Loudoun Cecil Streets Thomas B. Martin South Loudoun Street

United Brethren Church Activities Announced

North Braddock Street church lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship services at 11 a m and 8 p m Christian Endeavor at 7 15 p m juniors meet Wednesday at 3 30 p m prayer meeting Wednesday evening fourth quarterly conference August 15 anniversary August 21 and annual conference September 14 18 with Bishop W M Bell presiding. Come thou with us we will do thee good.

Christian Endeavor Miss Pearl Brown Madaline Fries Lewis W. Fries Fourth -Quarterly Conference J. R. Collis W. M. Bell D. D

Braddock Street M. E. South Church Services Plan

The Braddock Street M. E. South church at 200 Block South Braddock St lists Rev. Murray D. Mitchell and Rev. C. C. Bush as ministers. Sunday preaching at 11 with the minister on "Two Things About the Sea" and 8 with Rev. W. C. Early of Middlebury Ia. The Golden Rule Bible Class at 9 30 taught by Rev. A. M. B. Snapp. Ladies classes 9 30. Sunday school at 9 45. Senior Epworth League at 7 led by Col. Bryan Conradon on Citizenship. Epworth Juniors meet at 7. Visitors invited.

W. C. Early Middlebury A. M. B. Snapp Boston Mass Epworth Bryan Conradon

Christian Science Services Set for July 31 at Legion Hall

The Christian Science Sunday services will be held at the American Legion building on Sunday July 31 at 11 a.m. The event invites interested worshippers to join the gathering.

Christian Science American Legion

Church of Christ Bible School and Evening Service

Bible school at 9 45 a m with L L Hockman superintendent. In pastor's absence Prof B F Sime leads 11 a m service. Christian Endeavor at 7 15 p m on Great Missionary Characters led by Wilbur Riley. Open to all, cordial welcome for visitors.

Bible School L. L. Hockman B. F. Sime Christian Endeavor Wilbur Riley

First Brethren Church Berryville Ave Service Update

The First Brethren Berryville Avenue announces pastor Rev Emerson Kuchart leading Sunday school at 8 45 a m with Charles Buhl as superintendent. No 11 o clock service. A brief gospel message by the pastor at 9 45 a m. Christian Endeavor 7 15 p m Rev E B Shaver of Maurertown to speak at 8 p m. Yard party at church Wednesday and Thursday nights. Everyone invited to worship.

Charles Buhl Children of Harrisonburg Christian Endeavor E. B. Shaver Maurertown

Salvation Army Church Services Schedule at Court House

Open air service planned in front of the Court House at 7 30 p m Saturday with jail services Sunday at 11 a m Sunday school at 3 30 p m evangelistic meeting at 8 p m and Sunday school at Union Chapel Martinsburg pike at 3 45 p m Wednesday services continue 7 45 p m all are welcome to worship and work.

Court House Union Chapel Martinsburg Pike

Centenary Reformed Church Installations Mark Service

Cameron and Cork Streets host the Centenary Reformed Church with Dr. Flickinger as pastor. The Seventh Sunday after Trinity features a 9 45 a m church school and 11 a m morning worship. installation of Dr. Flickinger by Virginia Classes committee, Rev. Dr. A J Gluck chair, at 8 p m on Thursday, August 4.

Reformed Church Cameron and Cork Streets DR. & L. Flickinger Trinity Flickinger Virginia A. J. Gluck

First Baptist Church East Cork Street Schedule

Sunday school at 9 45 a m with F F G Woore as superintendent Worship with sermon by the pastor at 11 a m No Senior Pew meeting at 7 30 p m A union service at Boyce Baptist Church at 8 p m with Rev E T Clark All welcome Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 p m Intermediate B Y P U Thursday 7 30 p m Cordial welcome to all services of the church.

FF. G. Woore Berryville Boyce Baptist Church E. T. Clark

Reliance U B Charge Hosts All Day Services and Lectures

Special all day services at Friendship Church begin at 10 a m with Rev L G Bridgers of Petersburg WV preaching and 2 p m sermon by the same. Edward Reynolds and wife of Martinsburg WV sing at all services. Dinner welcomed. Ridings Chapel hosts Life of Christ lecture Sunday night. All invited.

Friendship Church L. G. Bridgers Petersburg W. Va Edward Reynolds Martinsburg of Christ Ridings Chapel

United U B Rural Charge Seeks Congregation at Pleasant Valley

All day meeting at Pleasant Valley with Rev Dr J H Brunk preaching at 11 am and 3 pm. Sunday schools invited to a united rally day service. The last conference will be held at 3 pm same day. Official members urged to attend with reports.

Pleasant Valley J. H. Brunk Thfe

Winchester Apple Blossom Festival balance reflects strong support

The Winchester Apple Blossom Festival Committee reports a bank balance of 581.04 after the 1927 celebration, crediting teamwork and loyal volunteers for a spectacle created with nearly 11 000 less than the 1926 cost. The festival aims to stay a Shenandoah Valley institution with continued local and external support.

Winchester Shenandoah Valley

Insects Lose To Humans In Food War Expert Finds

Dr. A L Quaintance notes humans win the battle against pests like Hessian fly boll weevil and San Jose scale through science. He cites calcium arsenate for cotton, Paris green for potato beetle, lime sulfur wash for orchard scale, and quarantine plus natural parasites to curb pests such as European corn borer and Japanese beetle.

Associated Press Frank I. Weller Washington A. L. Quaintance U. S. Bureau of Entomology Rocky Mountain Paris Green San Jose Quaintance Arlington County Virginia United States Wilmington Del Japan

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Outlook Nineveh & Highland Ave. Presbyterian Joseph Duckwall County Presbyterian T. H. Daffin Tucker Clarke Bunjetia Grace Lutheran Church Beccawen Street C. A. Freed Market Street Methodist Episcopal Cor Cork Sts J. Luther Neff Sacred Heart Catholic Church United Brethren the National U. S. Department of Agriculture the National Farm News G Street N. W Frank Gearing East Piccadilly Street Royd Loom Suites RM. Swimley George Washington Hotel Braddock Street M. E. South Braddock St Murray D. Mitchell C. C. Bush American Legion Building Church OF Christ West Cork Street W. L. Dudley First Brethren Church Berryville Avenue Emerson Kuchart Salvation Army Court First Baptist Church East Cork Street Rev. & T. Cilark Reliance U. B H. E. Richardson U. B. Rural Charge Rev S&s R Ludwig William EH. Cooper H. Clay’DeGrange William Beverley Clifford D. Grim Dr.a.l.quaintance North Main Street Peter Ward Irwin Drug Company Boyd Drug Company Baker’s Drug Company Greenwood M. E. Church Northern Virginia Power Co Berryville Strasburg
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