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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1938

Page

5

Postmaster Aids Claim That Accused Is Warren Not Pinny

Broadnax postmaster B D Pennington submitted six questions to a prisoner in Henrico jail claiming the man could prove he is Tela Henry Warren not Albert Pinny. Henrico officers and attorneys argued about identity while the Powhatan murder case, dated 1980, remained under review.

Tela Henry Warren Albert Pinny Powhatan B. D. Pennington Broadnax Henrico County Warren Henrico Pennington Commonwealth Robert R. Jones Powhata Nellie Finney J. R. Temple T. Wilson Seay J. Thomas Hewin O. C. Page Broadnay

Lightning Kills Two On Links In Kansas City Riot

A severe thunderstorm struck during the Kansas City golf tournament at Hillcrest Country Club killing William D. Boyle and E. M. Critchfield near the ninth green. Thomas J. Cunningham was burned and several spectators were injured as lightning felled a group near the fairway.

Bansas City Kansas City William D. Boyle E. M. Critchfield Hillcrest Country Club Thomas J. Cunningham Board of Trade Boyle Critchield Cunningham

Annual and monthly rainfall averages from 1913 to 1937

Present and past rainfall figures show 24 hours ending yesterday at 5 p m with none. June to date 0.45 inches and year to date 11.87 inches. Monthly averages by month list Jani to December with values from 2.59 to 3.77 inches. The 25 year average annual rainfall is 35.36 inches.

Guardians seek transfer of wards funds to Florida

Hearings will be held in the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia on July 2 1938 on the application of John W Carter Guardian to transfer money of wards Charles A Brooks and Sadie V Brooks from this jurisdiction to their residence in St Petersburg Florida Copy Teste of Extract. Clark M Smith Clerk of the Corporation Court.

Corporation Court City of Winchester Virginia John W. Carter Charles A. Brooks Sadie V. Brooks St. Petersburg State of Florida Clark M. Smith Corporation Court of

Attend Church Tomorrow North Braddock Street

Rev. Millard J. Miller will lead Morning Worship at 11 with a sermon on The Demands of Pentecost. Church School at 9.45 led by W. P. Anderson. Men's Bible Class with Mr. Lewis Fries. No evening service due to Bac calaureate.

North Braddock Street Millard J. Miller W. P. Anderson Lewis Fries Women’s Missionary Society Ora Bailey Christian Endeavor

Sunday Services and Leadership at Rev E T Clark Church

Rev E T Clark leads the Sunday School at 9 45. Sam D Preston is superintendent with E G Ayers as assistant. Morning worship is at 11 and evening worship at 8 with a 6 30 young people's meeting. The public is invited to attend these services.

Aern E. T. Clark Pas Sam D. Preston E. G. Ayers

Highland Ave Presbyterian Church Schedule

Reverend Herman J. Womeldorf leads worship at Highland Ave Presbyterian Church with 3 pm school service and 8 pm worship. The Young People and Pioneer Group meet at 7 15 pm followed by a Thursday 8 pm prayer meeting.

Highland Ave. Presbyterian Herman J. Womeldorf Pioneer Group

Presbyterian Church South Loudoun Street Schedule

The Presbyterian Church South Loudoun Street lists Rev Ronald W Wilson as pastor at 331 North Braddock Street and 114 South Loudoun Street. Sunday School and Bible classes at 9 30 a m Worship at 11 a m Prayer Meeting Wednesday 8 p m No night service Sunday due to Handley High School Baccalaureate sermon Young People meet not this Sunday evening.

South Loudoun Street Ronald Wilson North Braddock Street Handley High School

Grace Lutheran Church Service Schedule

Grace Lutheran Church on West Boscawen Street lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m Men's Bible Class at 9 45 a m taught by Charles P McVicar Morning service at 11 a m with a sermon by Rev John E Fanderson of Gettysburg Seminary No evening service due to joint city worship at Handley School.

West Boscawen Street Charles P. McVicar John E. Fanderson Gettysburg Seminary Handley School

Braddock Street Church Announces Sunday Schedule

Braddock Street M E Church South led by Pastor Rev T M Swann offers 9 45 a m church school with W M Shade as superintendent Holy Communion at 11 00 a m. No young people's service Sunday evening Regular prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p m Come worship with us at Handley School where services hold.

Helping Hand Mission at Indian Hollow

Supt. Mrs. H. McVicar invites Sunday School attendees from the neighborhood to meet at 3 p m. The program promises something helpful for every age and encourages bringing friends.

Helping Hand Mission Indian Hollow H. McVicar

Winchester Full Gospel Tabernacle Service Schedule

Winchester Full Gospel Tabernacle at 455 North Cameron Street announces Sunday School at 9.45 a.m. led by Holmes McFarland, preaching at 11 a.m. C A s meet at 6.30 p.m. with Eva Perry and Lena Brill as speakers. Evangelistic services at 8 p.m. Prayer services Tuesday and Friday at 8 p.m. You are invited.

North Cameron Street C. H. Anderson Holmes McFarland Eva Perry Lena Brill

Many To Attend Synod Meeting At Hood College

The Synod of the Potomac of the Evangelical and Reformed Church meets at Hood College June 13 17 and is expected to attract about 400 ministers and church members. Rev William J Lowe of McConnellsburg Pa will deliver the opening sermon. The Rev Dr B L Flickinger and Allen B Gray of Winchester are delegates from the Virginia Classis.

Lutheran Church of Our Savior Service Notice

Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship with sermon by Rev C Worthington Lowe no vesper service due to Handley High School service cordial invitation to worship with us at 19 North Washington Street Our Savior church seeks warmth in worship and in church activities inviting all friends to join in loyalty to the Master and fellowship.

North Washington Street C. Worthington Lowe Handley High School

Market Street Church Announces Morning Service Plans

Market St M E Church at Cameron and Cork Streets with Rev Herman McKay as pastor holds church school at 9 45 a m supervised by A C Halvosa. Morning preaching at 11 a m likely by a Baltimore Conference member now meeting in Hagerstown Md. No evening service due to Handley High joint service. A solo The Lords Prayer by Mallotte to be sung by Andrew Babb. My House Shall Be Called House of Prayer For All People.

Cameron and Cork Streets Herman McKay A. C. Halvosa Baltimore Hagerstown Handley High Mallotte Andrew Babb House of Prayer

Miller School Mission and M E Church Announcement

Rev. R V WhitehurstSupply Pastor hosts Sunday School at 10 a m with George Haines as superintendent Morning Worship at 11 a m sermon by Whitehurst Prayer service Wednesday at 7 30 p m Motto Come thou with us and we will do thee good.

George Haines R. V. Whitehurst

Winning in Life's Race Sermon Heads Sunday Service

Church of Christ Disciples of Christ led by Rev. Chas H Funk with Sunday School at 9 45 led by H H Jennings and Claude Grove. Rev W L Dudley to preach due to an automobile accident to fill in for the pastor emeritus. No evening service due to Handley Auditorium baccalaureate services.

Disciples of Christ Chas. H. Funk H. H. Jennings Claude Grove C. H. Funk W. L. Dudley Handley Auditorium

Centenary Church Service and School Schedule

Centenary Evangelical and Reformed Church on Corner Market and Cork Streets lists 9 45 a m Church School with Court ney Taylor as superintendent 11 a m Pentecost service with confirmation 6 30 p m junior vesper all are welcome Pastor Reverend S L Flickinger D D

Corner Market Cork Streets L. Flickinger D. D Courtney Taylor

First Brethren Church Service Schedule and Conference Start

Worship at 9 30 a m led by Dr casc onary to South Amer cas Bible School 10 30 a m Mr A C Frye Superintendent Christian Endeavor 6 45 p m The Coming World Prince Worship 7 30 p m Dr Yoder speaks Bible study and prayer Friday 7 30 p m Studies in Colossians District conference of Brethren began at St James Md June

Casc South Amercas Bible School A. C. Frye Christian Endeavor Yoder Colossians

Gifts of the Spirit Sermon at Christ Episcopal Boscawen

Christ Episcopal Church at Boscawen hosts 8 a.m. Holy Communion and 11 a.m. Holy Communion with a sermon on The Gifts of the Spirit. Sunday School meets at 9:45 a.m. The weekly prayer asks for guidance and comfort through the Holy Spirit.

Boscawen Washington Sts Robt. B. Nelson Christ Jesus

Mount Carmel F B Church on South Braddock Street

Mount Carmel F B Church on South Braddock Street with Rev E S Spriggs as pastor conducts Sunday School at 10 30 a m supervised by John Morris and Ellsworth Turner Preaching at 11 45 a m Evening subject What Will You Do With Jesus Our Lord Supper follows the sermon Song and praise meeting Wednesday night All are welcome

South Braddock Street Spriggs John Morris Ellsworth Turner Jesus

Revered Bell and Buescher Team for Community Drift

The Rev. Alvin E. Bell and Alfred J. Buescher collaborate on a church related project. Their joint effort aims to serve the local congregation and wider community through shared leadership and outreach initiatives.

Alvin E. Bell Alfred J. Buescher

Miller Reports On Apple Outlook In This State

Miller reports a cautious apple outlook across Virginia with expected yields at 40 to 60 percent of last year. He toured Roanoke Chilhowie Stuart Bedford Lovingston Amherst Charlottesville Woodstock and Winchester assessing crop conditions. Apples and peaches shows in northern areas outweigh southern, while West Virginia also signals a lighter crop.

Virginia Carroll R. Eenger Appalachian Es, Inc Roanoke Chilhowie Stuart Bedford Lovingston Amherst Charlottesville Ee Ee Woodstoc Winchester Miller Pennsylvania West Virginia

Death summons Edward L. Stone Roanoke business leader dies at 74

Edward L. Stone president of the Stone Printing and Manufacturing Co. and longtime civic leader in Roanoke died in a local hospital after a prolonged illness. He was 74 and had lived in retirement for two years. Funeral services will be Sunday at 3 30 from his residence. He is survived by his widow Minnie Fishburn a daughter Mrs L Franklin Moore and a sister Miss Katherine Stone.

Roanoke Edward L. Stone Stone Printing and Manufacturing Company Stone Liberty Bedford J. P. Bell Lynchburg Minnie Fishburn L. Franklin Moore Katherine Stone

Drought Ends as Heavy Florida Rains Revive Crops

Heavy rains across most of Florida break a lengthy drought main losses in citrus crops. South Florida remains dry while other regions expect moisture boost through the rainy season from June to September. Weather men anticipate revival of vegetation and crops in the coming months.

Jacksonville Fla Florida South Florida

Former State Legislator Jeffreys Dies at 67 in Chase City

Chase City reports the death of William Henry Jeffreys 67 longtime state senator from 1915 to 1931 and roads committee chair. He led the Jeffreys Spaulding Manufacturing Company and his brother Robert L. Jeffreys chaired the House roads committee.

Chase City William Henry Jeffreys Mecklenburg Senate Robert L. Jeffreys House of Delegates Jeffreys Jeffreys-Spaulding Manufacturing Company

Growing Families. Centered in Chester Va

Warden J K Halder notes the challenges of removing homeless and unlicensed dogs. His children bonded with a doomed hound, which produced five lively puppies. Then town clerk David Hawkins of Colonial Heights reported a stray terrier that also had seven puppies.

Chester J. K. Haldr David Hawkins Colonial Heights Halder

Ride of Jack Jouett commemorated in Virginia

The June 3 1781 ride of Jack Jouett to warn Thomas Jefferson and the Virginia General Assembly is remembered in Charlottesville with observances by the Daughters of the American Revolution. Speakers note the impact of the warning on the revolution and compare it to Paul Revere.

Charlottesville Jack Jouett Thomas Jefferson Virginia Jouett Cuckoo Tavern Banastre Tarlton Jefferson Assembly Richmond Monticello Arriv Paul Revere Arthur Rowhbothan Alta Vista

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