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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1938

Page

3

Crack Down On Coal Bootleggers

Baltimore July 29 Oscar Kehler 22 of Shamokin Pa fined 25 dollars and costs for violating the bootleg coal law after a load of coal was 460 pounds short of a ton Patrolman James Downs said Kehler pleaded not guilty paid the fine and was released Howard Oswan 28 of Baltimore also fined 25 dollars and costs for delivering coal without a duplicate ticket bearing the purchaser seller and quantity in ink

Baltimore Oscar Kehler Shamokin James Downs Kehler Howard Oswan

Law Slaps Back At Daring Blonde In Baltimore

In Baltimore on July 29 a woman identified as Marilyn Driehipped was fined 11.45 dollars after a night in a detention room following a confrontation with Patrolman Phillip Spicer. She claimed mistaken identity amid the incident.

Baltimore Marilyn Drie Phillip Spicer

War Against Old Mail Boxes Campaign Begins

Washington officials launched a campaign against unpainted worn rural mail boxes with hinged tops. Joseph E. Cooper, rural mail superintendent, said carriers should not leave their vehicles to retrieve mail from damaged boxes and stressed the need for action.

Washington Joseph E. Cooper

Publication Summons in Virginia Trust Case

Public notice in the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia runs July 14 1938. Defendants not residents must respond within ten days after publication and appear to protect interests. Court orders publication weekly for four weeks in Winchester Evening Star and posting at the courthouse.

Virginia Corporation Court Winchester Harry Flood Byrd First and Merchants National Bank Richmond Ao Virginia Smith Mlinois Brinckerhoff Coroe Ester Winchester Evening Star Frederick Andre Court House

Samson's Rise and Fall a Lesson on Strength and Sin

The July 31 International Uniform Lesson analyzes Samson as a gifted but flawed figure. It argues his strength came from God, while his unfaithful choices and intermarriage with Philistines led to divine withdrawal, captivity, and ruin. The piece warns readers to heed Paul’s caution that those who sow to the flesh reap corruption and those who sow to the Spirit reap life.

Samson

White Post Charge M E Church Worship Schedule

Rev W D Sheets leads at White Post M E Church South with 11 a m worship and communion and an 8 p m service with sermon. Come and worship with us.

White Post M. E. Church South W D. Sheets White Wood

Weekly church services and Sunday school lineup

Rev. E. B. Smith serves at Bethel 10 a.m. Sunday School Freemont 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Holy Communion. St. Johns 10 a.m. Gravel Springs 2 p.m. Sunday School 3 p.m. service sermon. St. James 10 a.m. Sunday School.

E. B. Smith Bethel Freemont St. Johns Gravel Springs St. James

Hedgesville Methodist Charge Holds All Day Homecoming

Rev Lavely D Gruber leads Ganotown preaching at 9 30 am with an all day meeting in Shockeysville. A class meeting at 11 am, lunch in the grove at 12 30, a 2 30 pm service, and a mountain side service at Low Strother Grove at 7 pm featuring music and a Sermon on the Mount.

Hedgesville Lavely D Gruber Ganotown Shockeysville Grove Low Strother Ee Grove

Rural Charge Disciples of Christ Services

Rev. J. Goode leads Sandy Ridge Bible School at 10 a.m. and Rock Enon Bible School at 10 a.m. with morning worship at 11 a.m. Evening service at 8 p.m. Communion will be observed at these services. All are cordially invited.

Disciples of Christ Rural Charge J. Goode Sandy Ridge—Bible School Rock Enon

Pastor Talbert to Lecture at Stephenson While Sermons Set

The Brucetown Circuit M. E. Church reports Pastor W O Talbert will address the Bible class at Stephenson Church at 10 am on Playful Samson and preach at Well town Church at 11 30 am. The Vacation Daily Church School at Stephenson drew around 150 children and young people earning certificates and closing with a treat.

W. O. Talbert Stephenson Church Samson Welltown Pople

Ridgeway Charge Services and Sunday School Schedule

The Methodist Episcopal South Ridgeway Charge led by Pastor L. H. Smallwood preaches at 9:45 a.m. with Sunday School afterward. Pages Chapel holds 10 a.m. Sunday School and 11:15 a.m. sermon. Darkesville offers 10 a.m. Sunday School and 8 p.m. sermon. The public is invited to all services.

Ridgeway Methodist Episcopal South L. H

Your Kidneys Need Watching Advertising

Your kidneys need watching for back aches and nighttime awakenings. If you answer yes you may need RIS. trial treatment 50 cents. Sold at Alexander's in Winchester and Berlin's in Berryville and Miller's in Winchester.

Alexander’s Winchester Berlin Berry- Ville Miller’s Drug Store

Galilee Church of Christ Announces Bible School and Picnic Plans

Galilee Church of Christ on Welltown Road led by Minister Wilbur A. Reid invites members to Bible School at 10:00 a.m. with Chas E McVay as superintendent. Communion service follows at 11:30 a.m. A note on punctuality and upcoming picnic location decision is included.

Galilee Church of Christ Welltown Road Wilbur A. Reid Chas E McVay

Cedar Cliff Group Presbyterian Church Schedule

The Cedar Cliff Group Presbyterian announces services led by Minister Julian T Owen. Cedar Cliff Church School at 9 30 a m evening worship and rescuing at 8 p m Friday Young People of the Church at 8 p m Cedar Creek Church School at 10 a m Vacation Church School starts Monday at 9 a m inviting local boys and girls Mount Hope Church School at 10 a m.

Julian T. Owen Cedar Cliff Youngeople-of Cedar Creek Mount Hope

Salem Congregation Church schedule and revival notes

The Salem Congregation Church of The Brethren, led by Elder L. R. Dettra with pastors Rev. Cephas Fahnestock and Rev. W. L. Riggleman, lists Sunday School at 10 a.m. with Clyde Doyle superintendent. Revival closes Sunday night amid rising interest. Love Feast set for Saturday at 6 p.m. Evangelist I. N. Beahm explains the Bible. Salem near Stephens City holds 10 a.m. Sunday School and 11 a.m. preaching on first and third Sundays.

L. R. Dettra Cephas Fahnestock W. L. Riggleman Royal Pike Clyde Doyle Young Peoples Meeting Flossie Fultz Milton O Thelma Anderson I. N. H. Beahm Salem Stephens City R. L. Lynn

Reliance United Brethren Church Service Details

Rev. W. D. Mitchell preaches at 11 a.m. and 2 30 p.m. in Stephens City with Rev. J. R. Collis assisting. No other appointments. Public cordially invited.

W. D. Mitchell Stephens City J. R. Collis

Stephens City Charge M. E. Church Schedule

Stephens City and nearby communities host a M. E. Church schedule led by Minister Homer Welsh. Services include First Sunday Stephens City at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. at Pairview. Second Sunday Kernstown at 11 a.m. and Stephens City at 3 p.m. and 7 30 p.m. Third Sunday Stephens City at 11 a.m. and Pairview at 3 p.m. with Kernstown at 7 30 p.m.

Homer Welsh Stephens City Pairview Mernstown Kernstown Refuge

United Brethren Church Services Across Several Locations

Rev B F Spitzer will preach at 9 a.m. at United Brethren West Frederick Charge. Charles Beard to preach at Mount Pleasant 9:30 a.m. Pleasant Grove to hold memorial service all day. Whitacre big tent service at 7:30 p.m.

B. F. Spitzer Fairview Charles Beard Mount Pleasant Pleasant Grove Whitacre

Original Pocahontas Stoker Promises Year Round Hot Water

The Original Pocahontas Stoker, built by Pocahontas Fuel Co, installs in existing furnaces to provide constant hot water and automatic thermostat control. Offered through O'Connell Air Conditioning in Winchester, with a divided payment plan over 36 months and no down payment.

Pocahontas Pocahontas Fuel Co O’connell Winchester S. Braddock St

Dancer Ada Leonard Improves After Appendicitis Crisis

Chicago July 29 Ada Leonard strip-tease dancer who risked her life to save her skin from scar tissue continues to improve in her fight against peritonitis after eleven days of illness. Dr Karl Meyer says her condition is improving and a third transfusion may not be necessary.

Chicago Ada Leonard Karl Meyer

Player With A Record Is Out

Baltimore July 29 Frank McGowan Baltimore International League centerfielder will miss the rest of the season due to a knee injury unresponsive to treatment He plans a return next season after hoping his knee heals by then McGowan had batted .420 with 16 RBIs 21 hits and six homers before the injury.

Baltimore Frank McGowan New Haven Conn McGowan

Bombs Damage Church Property In Yochow Attack

The American consulate general said mission property of the Reformed Church at Yochow in Hunan province suffered slight damage from Japanese bombs during a heavy air raid that killed civilians and destroyed the railway station and many houses. American missionaries there escaped injury.

Hankow Reformed Church Yochow Hunan

Home Coming at Central Church

The Central United Brethren Church in Stephens City will hold its annual Home service on Sunday July 31. Rev J R Collis former pastor will be the guest speaker. Services start at 11 a m and continue through the day. Dinner will be served at 12 30 p m.

Central United Brethren Church Stephens City J. R. Collis

Will Rogers Humorous Story About a Barber

A humorous fragment recounts a bald man entering a Washington barber shop where the barber wears rubber gloves. The barber explains the gloves keep hair from growing on his hands after finishing a man’s hair. The anecdote ends with a tease about a notable preparation and its name.

Dagghan Avenue Washingington Ives Cobbylettee

Marines Reestablish Traffic Patrols in Shanghai Sector

United States Marines have reestablished traffic patrols along the International Settlement in Shanghai under guard. Colonel Charles F. B. Price said violations of the three month old agreement with the Japanese army have persisted and increased, with armed Japanese and military vehicles kept away.

Shanghai United States Charles F. B. Price

Playlet To Be Presented Sunday

The Mount Pleasant United Brethren Church will present a playlet titled The Two Masters at Red Bud United Brethren Church Sunday at 8 oclock. The playlet has a splendid message and has drawn large audiences. Sunday School is at 2 p.m. and Christian Endeavor at 1 3 p.m.

Mount Pleasant

Pythian Knights Plan Largest Virginia Gathering for Dokkie Holiday

Three thousand Pythians and families from vingse and the snares of the 'umbia. com. Virginia officials expect the largest gathering of its kind in New Market tomorrow to mark the Khorassan holiday of the Dramatic Order of Knights of Khorssan. Col. George C. Cabell of Norfolk will speak at the D OK K ceremonial at Hines Memorial Pythian home. The program features home children Rajah Temple band and drill team of Roanoke. A parade is set for 7 p m and a half hour later candid-

Vingse Umbia Virginia New Market Order of Knights of Khorassan George C. Cabell Norfolk Hines Memorial Pythian Rajah Temple Roanoke

Outdoor Services To Begin Sunday At Local Tabernacle

The oar Mission at 413 South Cameron will start its annual outdoor services this Sunday on the Davis Woods property 6 miles from Winchester on the turnpike. Rev. Mr. Crawford, formerly of Maine, will preach and lead singing. The public is invited.

South Cameron Shade Oan Conmatere Turnpike Winchester Davis Woods Mr. Crawford Maine

Pythian Officers to Attend Roanoke Initiation

State Pythian officers are to attend the upcoming initiation for membership. Expected attendees include D. B. Mon as royal vizier and Stokes Gray as Roanoke secretary, W. W. McNicholas grand of Norfolk, and Mrs. Jeanette Baker grand chief of Pythian Sisters from Fredericksburg.

Ates D. B. Mon Stokes Gray Roanoke W. W. McNicholas Norfolk Jeanette Baker Pythian Sisters Fredericksburg

Refrigerator Promise Keeps Foods Fresh and Ice Cubes Fast

An ad touts odor-free food storage with constant cold clean humidified air. It promises no drying out and loss of flavor, plus a rapid unlimited supply of crystal clear ice cubes in three to five minutes.

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Law Daring Blonde Clark M. Smith R. Gray Williams P. G Omps Funeral Home He Is Alvin E. Bell Israel Satan God Gaza Gravel Springs Lutheran Pastorate Brucetown Circuit Baker & Anderson Electrical Co N. Braddock St Cedar Cliff Group Presbyterian Salem Congregation Church of the Brethren Reliance United Brethren Church United Brethren West Frederick P.m M. Swimle R. M. Swimley Central Church Will Rogers Pythian Knights Shenandoah Valley National Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Apple Storage Winchester Cold Storage C. L. Robinson Ice & Cold Storage
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