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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1932

Page

7

Republicans of Seventh District to Meet in Harrisonburg

The Seventh District Republican Convention will be held in Harrisonburg on April 1 to name alternates for the state keno and for the national convention in Chicago. D Wampler Earman elected to state executive committee. Rockingham County to set date for mass meeting to pick delegates and alternates.

Star Harrisa Roanoke Onicago John Huctuena Harrisonburg D. Wampler Earman Rockingham Commonwealth John Paul Virginia Rockingham Morsrison Herbert Hoover Albemarle Clarke Frederick Greene Madison Page Rappahannock Rockingham and Leen Shenandoah Warren Charlottesville Winchester Chicago

Pastor Accepts Call Extended From Blacksburg

The Rev. BE. D. Witherspoon, pastor of Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church, announced he would accept the Blacksburg Va church call effective June 1. He has led Highland Avenue and Nineveh church in Warren County since June 1, 1930 and came to the local work directly.

BE. D. Witherspoon Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church Blacksburg Villa Polytechnic Institute Mr. Witherspoon Highland Avenue Church Nineveh Warren County

Clergyman Witherspoon to Transfer to Blacksburg Church

In Richmond the Rev. Mr. Witherspoon, son-in-law of the Rev. Dr. and Mrs. F. T. McFaden, will likely have his local pastoral relations dissolved at the upcoming spring meeting in April at Berryville and be dismissed to the presbytery over Blacksburg church.

Richmond Win Witherspoon F. T. McFaden Frances T. McFaden

Christ Church to Hold Special Services Over Three Days

Special services for Lent will be held at Christ Episcopal Church this Wednesday and Thursday with Rev. Robert B. Nel caesotto announced as speaker tomorrow. Rev. R. L. Williamson of the Congregational Christian Church and Rev. Dr. B. L. Woolf of the Winchester district M. B. Church are listed as teachers, with Rev. H. Myerly preaching Thursday. The public is invited to all services.

Christ Episcopal Church Robert B. Nelcaesotto R. L. Williamson Christian Church B. L. Woolf Winchester M. B. Church H. Myerly Berryville Summit Point Pike Diamond Pete Bird Mabel Lucy Joan Poland China S. D. Childs Coleman Dunn W. A. Bradford

Telegraph wires restored by Western Union and Postal Service

Wire service communications resumed after storm damage. Western Union and Postal Service restored single wires to Washington, relaying all dispatches. Earlier outages last week limited messages via telephone to Washington and other destinations. Officials said additional lines would be brought online to expand capacity.

Io Oe Coon Poe Winchester Western Union Washington Lephone Postal Opera

Fragmentary Notice on Busi Signals and Delays

Fragmented text hints at communication delays and wiring legends. It notes minimal delay in sending messages and references business signals. The readable portion lacks clear entities, dates, or actions.

Five Convicted In Monday Term Of Winchester Police Court

In Winchester Police Court Judge Donald L Weems presided over five convictions including drunken driving and assault. S W B Harris of Morrisonburg Va faced auto operation while intoxicated after colliding with vehicles on North Braddock Street and was fined 123 dollars, jailed 60 days, and had auto rights revoked. K Adams received a ten dollar fine plus costs for an assault on March 12 against John Stottlemyer.

Bar of Justice Winchester Donald L. Weems Povettins S W. B. Harris Morrisonburg Harris Francis Punk E. T. Shiner R. F. Rosen North Braddock Street Weems Virginia For K. Adams John Stottlemyer

Public drinkedness fines in county court

C. E. Harmer and A. G. Harmer of Clearbrook were each fined 12 dollars for public drinkedness. Carl Conn of Cumberland Maryland was fined 12 dollars for dunked ness and disorderly conduct.

C. E. Harmer A. G. Harmer Clearbrook Carl Conn Cumberland

Last Rites Held For Mr Wiggington At Chapel

Funeral services were held at Highland Avenue Presbyterian Chapel for Charles Albert Wiggington in the 4 o clock ceremony conducted by Rev. Eugène D Witherspece. Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers included John Hoover, Richard Lake, Rufus Good, Royal McKee, Oscar Harry and Harry Athey. Mr Wiggington died Thursday night in Winchester Memorial Hospital from complications of diseases. He was in the prime of life and was widely mourned by many friends and floral tributes.

Highland Avenue Presbyterian Chapel Charles Albert W 7Ton Eugéne D. Witherspece Mount Hebron Cemetery Wiggington John Hoover Richard Lake Rufus Good Royal McKee Oscar Harry Harry Athey Winchester Memorial Hospital

Kyle Buried At Mount Hebron In Local Funeral

Funeral services for Thomas N. Kyle were held Saturday afternoon at Mount Hebron cemetery. Rev. Robert B. Nelson of Christ Episcopal Church conducted the rites, with interment in the family lot. A large crowd attended. pallbearers included John Kern, Mr. Beamer, Mr. Crabill, Harry Seabright, Mr. Bush, and Will Patton.

Thomas N. Kyle Robert B. Nelson Christ Episcopal Church Kyle John Kern Beamer Crabill Harry Seabright Mr. Bush Will Patton

State budget balanced amid hard times and reforms

The article notes a balanced state budget during hard times and outlines reform measures. Proposals include raising minimum capital requirements for directors, prohibiting contractors from misusing owner funds, revoking drunk driving licenses after multiple offenses, and limiting county tax discounts. It also mentions state highway commission expansion that failed in the Senate and changes to election laws.

Senate

Girls Basketball Team To Play Again Here Tuesday Night

The Winchester Girls basketball team played at Capon Bridge Virginia Saturday night losing 39 to 29 in a hard fought game. The new West Virginia court layout hampered them but they gave a good account of themselves.

Ieee Aie Anne Fee Serare Tad “Ers Hey Ha. Ore Capon Bridge Althugh Winchester West Virginia

Typical March Weather Prevails In This Section

Northern Virginia endures a second week of typical March conditions with snow showers strong winds and near freezing temperatures. Observers link today’s unsettled spell to last weekend’s blizzard or simply to March weather.

Virginia Arteaht Essen

Clarence Gill Rites Held Wednesday

Funeral services for Clarence Gill were held Wednesday at 2 o clock with relatives stating the interment would take place in a nearby cemetery. The story notes a nearby cemetery and references family themes.

Clarence Gill Clarence Gewl Komen

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