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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1927
Page
5
The brief notes describe a Bible school project at Grace church with a graded instructional plan and an ongoing building effort. The pastor and Rev DRC are mentioned alongside a second sermon and preacher schedule.
Luther League hosts a 7 p.m. meeting with a cordial invitation to worship and reflect on the theme of Old Faces viewed through a twentieth century lens.
The Braddock Street Methodist Church on the south Braddock block lists Rev. Murray D. Mitchell as minister and Rev. C. C. Bush as assistant. The pastor has been bedridden at home for several weeks.
The article notes the revival of pulpit duties with a scheduled 11 a m service and a nighttime sermon by Rev C C Bush. It mentions Rev Mitchell recovering from illness and planning to resume duties soon. The morning topic is The Symbol of the Holy Promise. Bush speaks on On Guard at night.
Stephens City M E Church South led by Rev James A Johnson schedules 9:45 am Sunday school 11 am sermon by Dr Homer Thompson from North Georgia Conference 8 pm Epworth League and Monday 7 pm training school for Christian workers Fairview 2 pm Sunday school 3 pm sermon by Dr Thompson Kernstown 10 am Sunday school Children’s day services
Mt Carmel F B Church colored on South Braddock Street with Rev S S Spriggs as pastor schedules 10 a m Sunday school 11 30 a m special sermon to fathers by the pastor and 8 p m children day exercises led by the Sunday school with Mrs Emma Robinson Mrs Anna Brokes and Mrs C L Spriggs in charge. Public is cordially invited.
The M E Church Color East Cork holds church school at 10 a m and a short sermon at 11 a m by Pastor Rev Horace A Johnson with his choir. The service ends at noon. An evening program features Mrs Ida Riaff of Baltimore at John Mann Church with Rev Dixson of Hagerstown invited.
The St Paul A M E Be church on North Loudoun Street invites all to 11 a.m. sermons by Rev. George E. Procter and a 2:30 p.m. Sunday school. A special sermon follows. revival continues next week led by Rev. Mrs. Ida J. Raiff of the Baltimore Annual Conference.
Letter from Alexander Spotswood Dandridge praises Winchester for drawing huge crowds during the Apple Blossom Festival on April 28. He notes 100000 attendees and 23000 cars, asserting the event outshines Lindbergh’s performances in Washington or New York. He asserts regional prosperity and health from Shenandoah Valley apples.
The body of Dr RE Douglas Davis died suddenly at his home was taken to Charles Town West Virginia for burial in Edge Hill Cemetery with Masonic honors. Funeral services were held at his South Washington street residence conducted by Rev Robert B Nelson and Rev Dr F T McFaden with many mourners from Harrisonburg Jefferson County and Har risonburg.
Baker's Drug Store and all good druggists guarantee Allenrhu with a full pint bottle. If it does not stop agony reduce swollen joints and ease rheumatic pains the money will be refunded. The remedy has been tested for years with reported strong results in severe cases.
June 18 report from along Hogue Creek notes Rev. S R Ludwig and Rev. Wolfe of Winchester were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Vernon Baker. Local visits include Mr and Mrs William Clowser hosting, Miss Mary Larrick and Miss Frances Larrick, and relatives from Mount Pleasant and Chambersville visiting Winchester friends.
The partnership between O. T. Ritter and W. W. Ritter is dissolved. O. T. Ritter will continue the business as sole owner. All claims due to the partnership are payable to O. T. Ritter, and all debts owed to the firm should be settled promptly. Signed by O. T. Ritter and W. W. Ritter.
Mrs Annie Kwinski of Milwaukee says Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound helped her regain strength after illness. Mrs Mattie Adams of Brewton Alabama reports similar improvement and renewed energy for daily life and activities. Thousands of women over fifty praise the remedy for vigor and health.
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