29 Mar 1926
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1926
Page
1
Announcement of appointment of clergymen for the coming year by Bishop Candler tops the annual gathering of ministers in the Baltimore branch. The meeting outlines shifts in church leadership and sets the program for the year ahead.
Bishop delivers strong sermon on the permanence of God’s kingdom. Deacons and elders are ordained. One minister surrenders credentials and withdraws. Visitors fill pulpits across congregations.
The conference is closing with final adjournment delayed to late this afternoon. The list of appointments will appear in full in The Star tomorrow after 5 to 6 o'clock. Memorials to the general conference and committee reports are noted among the important items.
The Baltimore annual conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South drew large crowds at Braddock Street Church. Bishop Warren A. Candler urged adherence to Jesus words, warned against false creeds, and compared modern theological shifts to medical schools in explaining the incarnation and resurrection.
The Baltimore conference sermon centered on the kingdom of heaven not of this world, its permanence through ideas, and Christ’s power to transform society. Bishop Candler contrasted preachers dedicated to country outreach with city ministers, and praised Christianity's social influence from Paul's prison to modern civic righteousness.
Berkeley County West Virginia auction sale of about 300 acres known as the Northern Virginia Orchard Company. Boyd R Richards of Chester Virginia purchased with Nelson Richards bid by H H Byrer master. Orchard in bearing trees with packing plant and warehouses, promising a bright, profitable crop season.
Tested garden seeds seed oats seed potatoes advertised by Winchester Seed Co. in brief notice.
The sermon urged the gospel for all ages and depicted Palm Sunday as a forecast of the new Jerusalem. Bishop Candler led the ordination of deacons and elders with assistants R M Wheeler and S W Hildebrand, naming new deacons and elders and noting musical selections by the choir.
Senate weighs an Italian debt settlement and miscellaneous measures while House committees discuss farm bills. The session focuses on agriculture policy and related legislative steps.
Miss Lucy F Kurtz returns from Leesburg Va where the U D C plans its annual district meeting on April 6 and 7 Fourth District covers about 17 counties in Northern Virginia Loudoun Chapter led by Mrs Magnus Thompson hosts the gathering Turner Ashby Chapter active in promoting U D C aims and new member recruitment The Park project subscription was recently announced by the local group.
Hagerstown Maryland March 29 State's Attorney E R Roulette and Sheriff Richard Duffey rejected calls for a citizens league to enforce liquor laws. Roulette warned such a group could become a super government as officials say arrests and convictions in the last circuit court term were unusually active. Duffey defended his duty and declined participation in organizing citizens. He faced indirect criticism at a secret meeting over warrant service.
A wave of selling orders drags stocks lower across the market at New York shares fall 2 to 10 points. United States Steel common General Motors and Hudson hit new yearly lows as banks call $10 million more in loans triggering heavy bear pressure. Call loan renewals ease to 4 percent.
Chicagoan William H. Safford answered his phone and heard his son-in-law Arthur A. Oswald in England after Rugby radio station signal was relayed via Maine and New York. Oswald described the Rugby venture and long-range telephone link. A second item notes Mrs. E W Braithwaite visiting at the Northwestern grade home of Mrs. W S Clark.
Six room building available for dwelling or business at 8 Main St. Apply at U iptt, M Hansbrough.
The house to house canvass for funds to defray expenses of this spring's Apple Blossom Festival began this morning with Mrs. F J Harris in charge. District captains include Mrs. Joseph A Maasie Mrs. William L Irwin Mrs Gray Beverley and Miss Adele Metz. The finance committee appeals to all citizens to contribute according to means to ensure a successful festival.
Denver area reports 48 cars stuck in snow drifts between Colorado Springs and Denver as a cold wave blankets the Mountain region. The weather observer warned of more snow with no end in sight after several weeks of springlike temperatures.
London dispatch reports the Prince of Wales underwent a minor operation for ear pain with a palace bulletin noting he is making good progress. Officials at St James Palace said he had sleep and is improving, though the public was startled by the news of the procedure.
Assistant Secretary Andrews of the Treasury in charge of the city enforcement organization was summoned as the first witness before the Senate judiciary committee for hearings on bills to modify prohibition laws. He will lead a nationwide survey of enforcement conditions this summer, departing after July 1 to inspect the southern border, Pacific coast, and return via the northern boundary.
Notices seek volunteers to distribute free festival invitations and posters. People leaving Winchester are asked to pick up and post Apple Blossom Festival materials at Chamber of Commerce headquarters.
Classified notice seeking a woman for daytime work in nursing or house duties. Apply Miss Stowers, Executive Secretary, Red Cross. Note appears in old newspaper miniature classified section.
Announcement invites the public to a free cooking school at the Girls Athletic Club under American Legion supervision. Sessions run March 30 to April 2 from 2 to 4 30 p m each day with no charge or obligation.
Mrs Georg e B Forney received word that her sister Mrs Mary Y Harkness died suddenly at three this morning in Rochester New York Heart failure suspected and ill health over a year She will be buried in Mount Hebron Cemetery Virginia Two of Forneys children Miss Hilda Y Forney and William Forney left for Rochester and will accompany remains to Winchester Funeral services planned for Wednesday Rev B Nelson will officiate Remains depart tomorrow afternoon arriving around noon Burial to follow in Winchester Massachusetts and ties to local millinery sales and social circles are noted
Mr. Fred Trenary remains unconscious and in serious condition after a stroke suffered Friday night on Sharp Street. He has long been connected with the Fairplay Store and many friends express regret over his illness.
Mrs. Harry M. Sartelle is summoned to Pittsburgh due to the death of her uncle, Frank B. Williams, a prominent local figure and head of the Plite Printing Company. Funeral services are held today and she is expected to return tomorrow.
The current musical success No No Nanette visits the Empire Theatre with a 60 member company and own orchestra. Prices range from $1 to $3 plus tax for seats as the show closes this Wednesday evening.
Each member of Headquarters Company is directed to report for a drill on set date evening promptly. Excuses for absence will be received only by order of Lawrence Hollis 1st Lieutenant 116th Infantry.
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