Freed Named New Pastor of Church of the Ascension in Columbia
The Rev Dr Charles A Freed former pastor of Ebenezer in Columbia and Redeemer in Newberry has accepted the call to serve the Church of the Ascension in Columbia as its new pastor succeeding Dr W H Greever. He previously led Ebenezer church from 1908 to 1921 and Redeemer in Newberry, expanding facilities and membership.
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Charles A. Freed
Grace Lutheran Church
Church of the Ascension
Columbia
D. C
Columbia State
Doctor Fréed
Grace
Lutheran Church
Doctor Freed
Ebenezer Church
M. M. Kinard
Newberry
Lutheran Church of the Redeemer
Grats Church
Winchester
Lutheran Church In America
South
South Carolina Synod
Greever
Freed
W. H. Greever
D. D
Tornado Toll Rises Across Virginia and Maryland
Five killed in Catlett and Woodville Virginia and Unity Maryland as twisters struck, with 13 children and one teacher dead at Rye Cove school. Debris spread over 40 to 60 homes in Morgan town and surrounding areas with extensive damage.
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Morgantown
W. Va
Associated Press
Washington
Associated Press Today
Virginia
Maryland
Catlett
Woodville
Lakesville
Unity
Charles I. Allen
Mira
Emma
Marshall Hawkins
Woodsville
Rye Cove
Rye Cove Consolidated School
A. Noblin
Noblin
Bristol
Kingsport
Clinchport
J. M. Johnson
Johnson
Tornado Kills Schoolboy in Woodville Village Toll 1 Dead
A tornado from the Blue Ridge struck Woodville in Rappahannock County at 3 30 yesterday killing Marshall Hawkins aged 15 and injuring 12 or 15 others. The schoolhouse two churches and several homes were demolished as crops fences and trees were damaged.
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Woodville
Rappahannock County
Blue Ridge Mountains
Sperryville
Luray
Culpeper
Marshall Hawkins
Louise Browning
Charlottesville
Warrenton
Hart
Mary Stark
G. Browning
F. L. Pulliam
Rufus Roberts
The
Culpeper Star
State Conservation Commission
Roberts
Andrew Botts
Labe Johnson
Hawkins
Telief
Culpeper Fire Company
Winchester Girls Pageant Highlights Presbytery Meeting
The twenty third Wo6 Auxiliary Orchestra Presbytery gathering in Charles Town West Virginia concluded after three days with about 200 out of town visitors including 80 delegates. A pageant Our Birthday Gift to Mexican Girls led by Frances McFaden and talks by Mrs C R Vaughan and others framed sessions on missions and Bible lessons led by Mrs R L Russell. Officers for the year were installed by Rev Sydnor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orchester
Charles Town
W. Va
Charles Wehler
Frederick, Md
G. G. Sytinor
8S. R. Diehl
Presbyterian Church
Martinsburg
F. T. McFaden
Winchester
T. A. Brown
S. A. McCoy
Moorefield
Shepherdstown
R. L. Russell
Mobile
Ala
Paul
William Buchanan
Japan
H. L. Cockerham
Blatkey
Charles Ghiselin
Bridge Construction Begins Over Shenandoah at Berry's Ferry
Work has started on a new 1199 foot long bridge spanning the Shenandoah at Berry's Ferry on the Lee Jackson Highway. T A Loving and Company of Greensboro NC are fixed as contractors for the State Highway Commission with State Engineer G D Felix stationed there. The project costs about 121000 dollars. Heavy steel span beams will support a concrete floor, and the bridge will rest on twelve piers.
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Shenandoah
Berry's Ferry
Lee-Jackson Highway
T. A. Loving and Company
Greensboro
N. C
State Highway Commission
G. D. Felix
Staunton
Baker Enters Democratic Primary for City Treasurer
W A Sandy Baker, long time Common Council member and former council president, announces as the first candidate for city treasurer in the Democratic primary to be held August 6.
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W. A
Sandy
Baker
The
Star Today
Common Council
Sarah Zane Fire Co Regular Meeting Friday Night
Notice announces a regular meeting of Sarah Zane Fire Co set for Friday night at 8 o'clock. The item lists a Pineapple weave blue suit arriving at $18.50 and invites observers to see them. Also Frank Keckley advertises a rummage sale planned for Saturday morning at 10 o'clock.
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Sarah Zane Fire CO
Lost Class Ring From 1925 Handley High School
Handley High School alumni report a lost class ring from 1925 with initials I F N. Reward offered at the board office. Contact the school or board offices with any information.
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Handley High School
Mother's Day Candy Special at Brooks Pharmacy
A promotional notice announces a Mother's Day candy special with a designed package on display at Brooks Pharmacy.
Taxpayers' Notice on Capitation Tax Payment Deadline
Voters in the November election must have 1928 capitation tax paid by May 4 1929 and settle 1926 1927 taxes if unpaid. Robert S. Smith treasurer Frederick County and Wm T Barr treasurer City Winchester dated April 26 1929.
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Robert S. Smith
Treas
Frederick County
Wm. T. Barr
Winchester
Final sermon on judgment closes evangelistic series
Despite last night's rain the First Baptist Church drew a large crowd for the evangelistic services. Dr. Jones preached on Trafficing the Son of God from Matthew 27 16 and warned that Christ can be sold today by individuals and nations. He announced his final message on the Second Coming of Christ and the Final Judgment at 7 45 this evening before the revival continues through Sunday with baptisms for converts.
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First Baptist Church
Memphis
Tenn
Jones
Son of
God
Christ
Gethsemane
Judas
Dr. Jones
Winchester
Baltimore
Baptist Church
Taxpayers Must Make Their Returns By First of June
City revenue commissioner C. W. Trenary announces that all returns to the commissioner of revenue must be filed on or before Saturday June 1. Returns cover personal property bonds notes and other debts as of January 1 1929 and monetary income thresholds for single and married filers. Penalties apply after June 1.
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C. W. Trenary
Commissioner of the Revenue
Ladies Aid Meeting Tonight at First Christian Church
The Ladies' Aid Society of the First Christian Church will meet with Mrs Lem Anderson at 712 South Braddock Street tonight at 8 o'clock. All members are asked to be present.
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Ladies’ Aid
Ladies’ Aid Society of the
First Christian Church
Lem Anderson
South Braddock Street
Rouss Fire Co to Hold Regular Meeting Friday Evening
The Rouss Fire Company will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight Friday May 3 at 8 o clock. All members are requested to be present. President Lee M Lamp presiding.
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Rouss Fire CO
Lee M
Lamp
Dance Night at Crystal Caverns Features Red Ramblere
Friday night May 3 in Strasburg presents Red Ramblere and Winchester's Own Jazz Band at Crystal Caverns. Local venues host a lively program with two performing acts and a small admission.
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Crystal Caverns
Strasburg
Red Ramblere
Winchester
Group Meetings Highlight Virginia Social Work Conference
Norfolk Virginia May 3 The Virginia Conference of Social Work schedules group meetings Monday and Tuesday to discuss social work topics. Sessions cover institutional management health economics education interracial relations legislation illegitimacy and community organization with leaders from Norfolk Worfolk and regional associations.
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Virginia
Associated Preas
Norfolk
Virginia Conference of Social Work
Lo Re Reynolds
North Carolina
South Carolina
Florida
Social Work
Travelers’ Aid Society of Virginia
Sherrard’ Owing
William 8. Royster
Worfolk
National Association
Conference On ‘Social Ork
Virginia Inter-scholastics Track Meet Set At University
The fifty fifteenth annual inter-scholastics finals will be held at the University with the Virginia big four state meet and varsity and freshmen divisions. Handley High School competes for the first time in years as about 300 inter-scholastics and 200 college entrants gather, with fifteen preparatory schools taking part and all city high schools fielding track teams. Handley has entered representatives in debate public speaking and public reading.
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Virginia
Handley High School
Calendar Changes To Be Discussed At Adventist Chapel
The public is invited to a special service at 15 o'clock in the Adventist Chapel, 10 West Cork Street, where Elder R. D. Hottel will speak on The Proposed Change in the Calendar. What Effect Will It Have on the Weekly Cycle and the Religious Interests of the World.
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West Cork Street
R. D. Hottel
Winchester Lot for Sale
Best buy in Winchester offered by Frank Keckley. Lot description and price unspecified in readable text. Local property listing appears brief with no date or lot size provided.
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Best Buy
Winchester
Frank Keckley
Chilean Nitrate Unloading Car Today
Bond Bros Orchard Supplies advertises home made salted nuts with a phone contact. Winchester Steam Laundry offers lace curtain cleaning services with a call number.
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Bond Bros
Winchester Steam Laundry
Virginia Red Men to Host Great Council Meeting Next Week
Delegates from Virginia and surrounding areas will gather in Winchester for the annual Great Council of the Improved Order of Red Men of Virginia and Pocahontas, marking the 140th anniversary of the Pocahontas degree. The event includes an automobile tour, banquet at the George Washington Hotel, speeches by local leaders, a musical program, and a full day of business sessions on Wednesday May 15. Local committees and prominent members from Winchester and Portsmouth organize social events, memorial services, and degree conferrals.
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Great Council of the Improved of Red Men of
Virginia
Pocahontas
State
Washington
Maryland
Rom Southeastern
Lyda Japmen
Winchester
Pochontas
George Washington
F. A. Shryock
Great Council of
Harry Guthriell
Portsmouth
Var
Great Council of the
United States
W. P. Watcher
Hagerstown
Great Council
Alice Shepherd
Minnehaha Council
Red Men
William L. Whisson
Roger T. Jones
M. H. Anderson
B. D. Fuller
S. Li. Forney
G. W. Forney
C. M. Anderson
Virginia W. Simpson
Great Eneweh
Lyda J. Chapman
Great Pocahontas
Pearl Campbell
Meta Wingfield
Cora L. Whisson
Nellie Mason
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Little Ones
A. Ga
Twister
Woman’s Auxiliary
Berrys Ferry
S.P.C. A
Violette Cahoon
Jacksonville, Fla
Florida State College
Kindle Council
Degree of
Chiefs and Braves
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