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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1927

Page

6

Communists Spending Vast Sum To Undermine U S

Col Moss retired U S Army claims one million dollars monthly is spent in the United States to destroy its institutions. He cites William Foster and Eugene Debs as examples and denounces a youth movement. The Virginia Federation of Woman's Clubs endorses the United States Flag Association. A medal is presented to Mrs Morehead for patriotic service.

Col. Moss Virginia Moscow Eugene Debs Penus United States Ilag Association W. F. Morehead Federation

State Troops Guard Little Rock After Mob Lynches Negro

In Little Rock Arkansas on May 5 Governor Martineau ordered state troops to guard the city after a mob lynched John Carter a Black man who admitted attacking two white women. The body was hanged shot and dragged through streets before burning. Officials blamed police and sheriff forces for not acting.

Little Rock Ark A and Jury John Carter Martineau Sam Charles Moyers Sherry Haynie Carer Moyer Carter

Lynching Follows Murder of 12 Year Old Floella McDonald

Three days of unrest ensued after the killing of 12 year old Floella McDonald by 11 year old Lonnie Dixon. A mob attempted to seize Dixon on Sunday and Monday nights, but he was spirited out of the city to avoid violence.

Carter Floella McDonald Lonnie Dixon Ynd Dixon

Baptists Convention Weighs Efficiency Changes At May Meeting

At famisrille May 1 the Baptist Convention debated efficiency reforms after the committee proposed abolishing the education board. Dr Austin Crouch led a strong presentation as more than 4000 messengers listened. An amendment to postpone action until next convention failed, and a vote was set for 11 oclock tomorrow to approve the revised plan.

Associated Press Baptist Convention Austin Crouch Murfreesboro, Tonn Crouch Education Board District of Columbia J. Calvin Moss Lynchburg Efficiency Committee

U S Chamber Balks At Farm Protective Policy Debate

Washington May 5 The U S Chamber of Commerce failed to back a national agricultural protection policy as its convention adopted a postponement resolution. A split over farm relief appeared amid calls for lower corporate taxes and national flood control efforts. Dwight B Heard urged business to aid stable agriculture, noting 28 million depend on farming and historic inflations. Prices and credit for farmers were cited as improving while production limits were rejected as a remedy.

Associated Press Washington United States Chamber of Commerce Ewing Dwight B. Heard Arizona Heard Agriculture

Honor Roll of Middletown High School

The honor roll for Middletown Agricultural High School for March lists students by grade including Randolph Larrick in first grade. Charles Hammack Bethel Hottel Elsie Sperry in second. Madelon Yates Elizabeth Timberlake Wilma Orndaorff Carol Jane Gockenour William Keith John Fred Larrick Robert Kinzy in fourth. Gladys May Kline in fifth. Will Owings Beulah weet Loretta Miller Arthur Rink in sixth. Elsie Pope Grace Sperry Goldie Cooley in seventh. Kathleen Snapp Norma Judy. R H Timberlake principal.

Middletown Agricultural High School Randolph Larrick Charles Hammack Bethel Hottel Elsie Sperry Madelon Yates Elizabeth Timberlake Wilma Orndaorff Carol Jane Gockenour William Keith John Fred Larrick Robert Kinzy Gladys May Kline Will Owings Beulah Weet Loretta Miller Arthur Rink

Tribute to Confederate Soldier Robert Hook Bradshaw

A marker will honor Confederate soldier Robert Hook Bradshaw who died in the Port Republic battle. Rev. W T Price preserves a personal sketch recalling Bradshaw as industrious, scholarly, and trusted. born 1887 in Highland County Virginia, he taught, studied law, and led schools before enlisting with Hull’s company at Grafton in the Civil War.

Robert Hook Bradshaw Battle of Port Republic W. T. Price Robert Hook Bradshaw Moses McClintic Williamsville McClintic Robert Bradshaw Highland County John R Bradshaw Fesy Jane Bradshaw Jackson's River Mountain McDowell Mossy Creek White Robert Thomas Wallace Doe Hill Highland Felix H. Hull Grafton W. Va Col. Porterfield

Frost Hits Ohio Valley Fruit Crops Across Wide Range

Frost and temperatures down to 24 degrees damaged fruit from Wheeling to Cincinnati and beyond. Apples suffered 30 to 50 percent losses, peaches hit hard, cherries plums and strawberries substantially damaged, with some regions nearly wiped out. Surviving varieties include Rome Beauty while others are frost bitten. outlook affected by lingering effects and ongoing surveys.

Cincinnati Ohio Valley New York Packer Wheeling W. Va Kentucky Indiana Marietta Bellaire Proctorville Huntington Grimes Jonathans Ben Davis Rome Mason City Pomeroy-Middleport Point Pleasant Gallipolis Upper Muskingum Valley

Illinois Students Appreciate Courtesies In Winchester Visit

Letters from F E Clerk and Andrew Bell praise Winchester Chamber of Commerce for hospitality shown to 100 New Trier Township High School students during their Shenandoah Valley educational trip. They credit local people for the warm reception and note the students left with a happy impression of the valley and its residents.

Chamber of Commerce F. E. Clerk New Trier Township High School Kenilworth Ill Shenandoah Valley J. S. Haldeman Winchester Andrew Bell New Trier

Virginia City Manager Dettra Named Delegate to Good Roads Meeting

Governor Byrd appoints City Manager L. R. Dettra as a Virginia delegate to the United States Good Roads Association convention in Savannah, Georgia, June 6 to 11. Dettra plans to attend, citing his roles on key committees that must report at the gathering. He attended last year’s California convention as a Virginia delegate.

Byrd L. R. Dettra Virginia United States Good Roads Association Savannah Dettra California

Corrected Statement on Water Rate Proposals by Council

The Star corrects yesterday's Council report. Charles W. Harper offered a plan to raise meter rates from 5c to 6c with no home increase, defeated 7 to 4. Hable proposed a 50 cent per spigot hike, defeated 9 to 2. Henry then offered a compromise to 6c per thousand for meters and 50 cents for homes, defeated 8 to 3. Dr. Anderson absent.

Henry Chas. W. Harper Hable Anderson Star Reporter

Athletic Board Refuses to Lift Uzcudun Ban

New York May 6 The New York State Athletic Commission refused to lift the suspension of Paulino Uzcudun who was set down last week for failing to go through with a Boston May 18 bout with Ed Kelley Uzcudun had been tentatively matched to fight Jack Dempsey in the former heavyweight’s attempted comeback at Yankee Stadium.

Associated Press New York New York State Athletic Commission Paulino Uzcudun Ed. Kelley Boston Uzcudun Jack Dempsey Yankee Stadium Daly

Mother's Day Services at First Christian Braddock and Clifford

Sunday May 8 marks Mother's Day with two services at First Christian on Braddock and Clifford Streets. Rev B Sharp leads morning sermons and communion with Sunday School and Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor groups. Evening program features a Mother's Day pageant and music. Wednesday prayer and a church business meeting follow. Women's Missionary Union meeting next Tuesday in Boce, Va.

Bush Women’s Missionary Union Clyde Levi

Grace Lutheran Church Sunday Services and Classes

Grace Lutheran Church invites strangers to Sunday school at 9 30 a m with modern equipment and organized classes. The men's class features choir and orchestra in their own room. Sunday worship includes 11 a m and 8 p m services with the evening sermon The Church a Family. Senior Luther League at 7 15 p m with Elements in Ideal Home Life led by Cecil Lupton.

Luther League Cecil Lupton

Mother's Day Observed at Market Street Church

The Market Street church schedules an 11 o'clock service with a Mother's Day sermon and a story for the Junior congregation. A 9:45 a.m. church school meets, and the evening service at 8 o'clock features Rev. Earl Haydock speaking on church work in the Madeira Islands. The 7:15 p.m. young people's meeting is led by the pastor, with a cordial welcome to all worshippers.

Earl Haydock Madeira Islands Haydock

Presbyterian Church Services for Mother's Day

The pastor will preach at 11 a m and 8 p m with the 11 a m service honoring Mother's Day. Christian Endeavor at 7 15 p m, Sunday school at 9 30 a m, and Bible classes at 9 45 a m. A cordial invitation is extended to all who desire to worship with us.

Mother’s Day services at Church of Christ on Cork Street

The Church of Christ at 20 West Cork Street announces Mother’s Day services led by Rev. W. L. Dudley with Bible school at 9:45 a.m. and classes for all ages. Special honors for oldest and youngest mothers, carnations for all, communion at 11 a.m., evening sermons on “A Mother's Faith” and “How Great Works Are Done,” Christian Endeavor at 7:15 p.m., prayer service Wednesday at 8 p.m. featuring Hosea. Visitors welcome.

Loy Hook Junior Christian Endeavor Frances Richards Senior Christian Endeavor Kenneth Hook B. R. Richards L. L. Hockman Peachy Hockman Leonard Riley

Mother's Day Services At Braddock Street M E South

Braddock Street M E South invites mothers to Mother's Day services at 11 a.m. with sermon Symbols of Life of the Heart from The Lilies of the Field. Minister Mitchell and Assistant Bush will lead both morning and evening services. Golden Rule Bible Class hands out carnations. Epworth League has a 7 p.m. Mother’s Day program. Prof Garland R. Quarles of Handley Faculty to speak to the class. All men invited.

Golden Rule Bible Class Epworth League Epworth Garland R. Quarles Handley Faculty Quarles

Centenary Reform Church to Hold Sunday Services

The Centenary Reform Church at Cameron and Cork Streets invites all to Sunday school at 9 45 a m and worship at 11 a m with evening service at 5 p m Preaching by Rev William Hesse A large congregational meeting follows the morning service with important matters on the agenda A mid week prayer service is set for Wednesday at 8 p m led by Rev W H Sampsott Visitors and strangers are welcome to attend.

William Hesse Rex W._H. Sampsott

United Brethren Church Announcements and Services

North Braddock Street church led by Rev. George W. Stover invites all to Mother's Day services at 11 a.m. readings and music. Christian Endeavor Anniversary at 7:34 p.m. in the main auditorium with a special program. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Men’s Bible Class and prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m.. motto quote from Matthew 25:10.

Christian Endeavor J. S. Saunders God

Morning Worship and Sunday School at the church

Morning worship at 10 45 a m includes a brief opening by Sunday school children on their relation to mother. The pastor preaches on Her children shall rise up and call her blessed. Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by Charles Buhl. Christian Endeavor at 3 p m. special teachers and officers meeting at 2 p m. Communion at 7 p m. All may partake after self examination before God.

Charles Buhl Christian Endeavor

Salvation Army announces services at Court House and Union Chapel

Adjutant Craig and officers in charge invite the public to attend open air service at the Court House at 7 30 p m Saturday Jail services for prisoners Sunday at 11 a m Sunday school at 2 30 p m classes for all Evangelistic meeting at 8 p m and Sunday school at 3 45 p m at Union Chapel Martinsburg pike with midweek services every Wednesday 7 45 p m A religious organization offering welcome worship and work for all.

Court House Union Chapel Martinsburg Pike Tre

Christian Science American Legion Building Service Notice

Services will be held at 11 a m. All are invited at the American Legion Building.

Christian Science American Legion Building

Nineveh and Highland Ave Presbyterian Service Times

Rev. Joseph Duckwall pastors a church with Sunday school at 10:30 A M and preaching at 11:15 A M. Highland Avenue Chapel holds Sunday school at 3 P M and preaching at 7:30 P M. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7:30 P M. All are invited to worship.

Nineveh & Highland Ave. Presbyterian Joseph Duckwall Nineveh Highland Avenue Chapel

Reliance U B Charge sermons for Mother's Day

Pastor H E Richardson preaches at Friendship Sunrise Reliance with special singing. Services at 11 a m 3 p m and 7 45 p m. All attendees asked to wear a white flower for deceased mothers and a pink or red flower if living. Sunday school at Sunrise at 2 p m.

Friendship Reliance

Millwood Methodist Revival Services Next Week

Rev. M. LeFe w, pastor, leads revival each evening at 8. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Preaching by the pastor at 3 p.m. Epworth League gathering at 7 p.m.

Hebron Gore Baptist Church Services and Sermons

Hebron Gore Baptist Church led by Rev Thomas G Magruder invites all. Bible school at 10 morning worship at 11 evening worship at 8. Sermon topics: morning A Mother in Israel evening The Flower of Optimism. Everyone from everywhere invited.

Hebron (Gore) Baptist Church Thomas Magruder Bible School Israel

County Presbyterian Rev J Hoge Smith Pastor Cedar Cliff

Reverend J Hoge Smith, pastor at Cedar Cliff, leads Sunday school at 9 30 a m and Christian Endeavor at 7 30 p m with preaching to follow. Cedar Creek Marlboro holds Sunday school at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m. Mount Hope Chapel conducts Sunday school at 10 a m.

J. Hoge Smith Cedar Cliff Vaucluse Christian Endeavor Cedar— Creek Marlboro Mount. Hope

Frederick Circuit Rev J Hooks to Preach Sunday

Reverend J Hooks will preach at Lamps Memorial at 11 a m Round Bar at 3 p m and Paxton at 8 p m on Sunday in Frederick Circuit services.

Frederick Circuit J. €. Hooks Lamps Memorial Round Bar Paxton

Also Mentioned on This Page

U. S The Hawthorne C. Gray Golden Gate, Hll Baptists Convention Middletown High Elsie Pope Grace Sperry Goldie Cooley Eh Sel Nool Kathleen’ Snapp Norma Judy R.H. Timberlake Heana Romania Bulgaria Marie Balkans Boris Telis Ella A. Boole W.C.T.U Tim Appres Han Illinois Edward W. Starling White F House Coolidge Starling Midwest Good Roads Meeting Athletic ‘ Board Uzcedun George Walberg Philadelphia Athletics Christian Braddock and Clifford Streets B.sharp First Baptist Church East Cork Street Rev T. Clark Grace Lutheran Church West Boscawen Street C. A. Freed Market Street Methodist Episcopal Car Cameron and Cork Sta J. Luther Neff Presbyterian Church Loudoun Street F. Lt Mcr Aden Church OF Christ West Cork Street W. L. Dudley Braddock Street M. E. South South Braddock St Murray _D. Mitchell C. C. Bush Centenary ‘Reformed Church Cork Streets United Brethren First Brethren Church Berryville Avenue Emerson Rohart Salvation Army Court House Craig Reliance U. B H. E. Richardson Millwood Methodist M. Lefew County Presbyterian
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