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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1927

Page

6

Colonel Roszel Highlights Belgium for Rotary Club

Colonel Brantz Roszel spoke to Rotarians on travel to Belgium outlining its history from its origins to World War I heroism. He praised Belgian self reliance and friendship toward Americans, noting Hoover Commission aid during the war. He listed sites for visitors as Rotary members chose next year’s directors in President Baker’s absence.

Brantz Roszel Thay International Rotary Canion Ostend Belgium Roszel Europe Hoover Commission Baker Hugh Duffey

Training Camp Applications Surge in Third Corps Area

Applications for Citizens' Military Training Camps at the Third Corps Area headquarters in Baltimore total 4 305 today, 900 more than last year at a similar date. Quotas target 6 000, with June 1 deadline. final camp attendance may exceed available training slots but provisions exist for all applicants.

Third Corps Baltimore Sue Pennsylvania Penn Balimore Ore Virginia Washington, D. C Corps

Mountain View School Closes After Successful Term

Miss Grace Carpenter of Winchester led a successful term as principal at Mountain View School. Local residents and relatives, including Miss Evelyn Bywaters and Mrs. Margaret er, were noted in various visits around Rosenberger. The week included several social calls among families in Gore Gainesboro and nearby homes.

N. K. Larrick Augusta Larrick Gainesboro Blanche Wotring Ella Bowman Luther Clowser No K. Larrick J. M. Loy, Sr Winchester Joseph Bayliss Harvey Allamong Annie Clowser J. Orndorff Linaburg Robert Fout

Cross Roads Notes and Local Visits Highlight May Outreach

Cross Roads Virginia residents share recent visits with relatives from Staten Island and Baltimore. Families including the Oates, McKee, Carpenter, and Nelson households hosted and visited kin, with Ruth Carpenter and Ellen Oates among those calling on grandparents and friends. A stray note mentions a math method about nine being used for checks, but not foolproof.

Cross Roads Oates Swiz Staten Island W. H. Oates Glen Nellie Oates W. V. Carpenter Ira Bageant Baltimore J R Oatel Ruth Carpenter Jennie McKee Ellen Oates Schmitz W. E. Nelson Ruby Nelson Spene B. White

Sunday Services at Church of Christ May 15

AVA BUETIA announces Sunday worship with Bible school at 0 45 a m led by L L Hockman. Morning sermon covers Roanoke state convention. communion follows. Christian Endeavor at 7 15 p m led by Gladys Funkhouser on How To Become a Leader. Sermon 7 30 p m Simon the Cross bearer. Mid week prayer Wednesday 8 p m Book of Joel. Visitors welcome.

Church of Christ Bible School L. L. Hockman Disciples of Christ Roanoke Christian Endeavor Gladys Funkhouser Simon Joel

Centenary Reformed Church Services and Meeting

Sunday school at 9 45 with classes for all ages Rev J W Leggett to lead Progressive Men Bible class Morning service at 11 devoted to Near East Relief Special music including solos by Mrs Edith Leggett Evening service at 8 Congregational meeting to follow morning service Midweek prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 led by Rev W H Sampsell Public invited to all services.

J.W. Leggett Near East Relief Edith Leggett W. H. Sampsell

Wesleyan Men's Bible Class Conducts Special Service

A church program includes a 11 o'clock Sunday morning service with a men’s day sermon by the pastor and a story sermon for children. The evening sermon at 8 o'clock is titled High Visibility. Church school meets at 9 45 a m and Prof Garland Quarles will teach the Bible Class during Mr Thomas Mathews absence. A young people meeting is at 7 15 o'clock. All are invited.

Garland Quarles Thomas Mathews

Ordination and Evening Talk at Presbyterian Church

The Rev Dr Ir McFauwen will lead a morning worship with deacon ordination at 11 am. At 8 pm the Rev J G Holladay will discuss Near East work. No collection. Holladay, longtime Y M C A and Christian Sunday School Association secretary, speaks on missions. Sunday school 9:30, Bible classes 9:45, Christian Endeavor at 9:15. Cor dial invitation to worship.

J. G. Holladay Near East Holladay Christian Sunday School Association Christian Endeavor Society Can

First Christian Church Braddock and Clifford Streets

Rev B J Earp leads Sunday services at the First Christian Church Braddock and Clifford Streets with 9 45 am Sunday school under Loy Hook 11 am worship by Rev J W Leggett of Vinton Va speaking for Near East Relief 2 30 pm Junior Christian Endeavor Frances Richards superintendent 7 15 pm Senior Christian Endeavor Kenneth Hook president 8 pm worship pastor preaches prayer service Wednesday 8 pm

Loy Hook J. W. Leggett Vinton Near East Relief Christian Endeavor Frances Richards Senior Christian Endeavor Kenneth Hook

Near East Relief Address At United Brethren Service

Hon C Russell Caldwell president of Farmers and Merchants Bank Staunton Va will speak for Near East Relief at 11 a m Sunday He also represents the Inter denominational Evangelistic Laymen's Club A men of the city and county are invited He speaks to the 10 30 a m Men's Bible class and 9 45 a m Sunday School Superintendent W P Anderson The evening Christian Endeavor meeting is at 7 15 p m and the pastor will preach the annual sermon to the Patriotic Order Sons of America who will attend in a body Suitable music will accompany the service Prayer meeting is Wednesday led by Spit Wor Anderson

C. Russell Caldwell Farmer's and Merchant's Bank W. P. Anderson Christian Endeavor J. M. Hott Patriotic Order Sonse of America Anderson

First Baptist Church announces weekend services and meetings

First Baptist Church on East Cork Street with Rev. and T. Clark as pastors schedules Sabbath school at 9 45 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Dr. J T Watts to speak at the evening service. Junior and Intermediate Y P U meet weekly, prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m. choir rehearsal follows.

First Baptist Church Eaat Cork Street Rev T. Clark

First Brethren Church Sets Dedication Day and Anniversary

The First Brethren Church schedules Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Charles Buhl as superintendent. Rev E B Shaver will preach at 11 a m on The Life of Seven Men. Evening service at 8 p m asks What Kind of Clothes to Wear. Christian Endeavor meets at 7 15 p m led by Edna Graver. Dedication day May 22 and all day anniversary services with visiting Brethren ministers from Virginia Valley.

Charles Buhl E. B. Shaver Maurertown Christian Endeavor Edna Graver Virginia Valley

Methodism Sunday Services at Braddock Street M E South

The Braddock Street M E South church invites all to 11 oclock service with the title Methodism Still Moving and 8 oclock service titled Methodism On the March. Assistant Pastor leads. Sunday school 9 45, Golden Rule Bible Class for men 9 30. Orchestra provides music for Leaguers. Epworth League playette at 7 in the Sunday School House entitled The Jonesville Epworthians Grasp the Opportunity.

Epworth League Jonesville

Salvation Army Evange lical Meetings at Court House

Salvation Army announces services at Court House Auditorium with Adjutant Craig in charge. Open air if at 7 30 p m Saturday and jail services for prisoners Sunday at 11 a m. Sunday school at 3 30 p m with classes for all and an Evangelistic meeting at 8 p m. Union Chapel Martinsburg pike hosts Sunday school at 3 45 p m. Wel come worship and work for all.

Salvation Army Court House Craig Court House Union Chapel Martinsburg Pike Dwada

St Paul A M E Church Colored Service Schedule

At 11 a.m. Rev George E Proctor leads preaching. Sermon by the pastor at 3 p.m. At 8 p.m. sermon by the Presiding Elder who will administer the Lord's Supper.

ST. Paul A. M. E. Church Loudorn Street George E. Proctor I. Ewer

Nineveh and Highland Avenue Presbyterian Service Details

Rev. Joseph Duckwall, pastor, invites worshippers to Nineveh and Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church. Sunday school 10:20 AM, preaching 11:15 AM. Highland Avenue Unapel holds Sunday school 3 PM, preaching 8 PM. A pageant by young girls Tuesday at 8 PM. All are welcome to attend.

Nineveh & Highland Ave. Presbyterian Joseph Duckwall Nineveh Highland Avenue

Greenwood M E Church Service At 3 P M

Sunday afternoon at three oclock the regular service will be held at the Greenwood church with sermon by the pastor Reverend J Luther Nefr. Community folks are invited to share in this opportunity of praise and worship of God. Come and invite friends and neighbors to come with you.

Greenwood Church

County Presbyterian Pastor J Hugh Smith Service Times

Cedar Cliff and Cedar Greek and Mount Hope Chapel schedule Sunday school and preaching times. Cedar Cliff 9 30 Sunday school 10 45 preaching Cedar Greek 10 Sunday school Mount Hope Chapel 2 p m preaching 3 p m

County Presbyterian J. Hugh Smith Cedar Cliff Vaucluse Marlboro Mount Hope Chapel

Reliance U B Charge Sermon on God’s Financial Plan

The pastor Rev H E Richardson preaches at Reliance 11 a.m. and Ridings Chapel 3 p.m. on Gods Financial Plan. A Young People program at Greenway 8 p.m. includes a Mother's Day pageant an anniversary pageant and an address by the pastor.

Reliance Ridings Chapel Greenway

Toxin antitoxin clinics treated thousands in Virginia and Clarke county

Dr. Pott of the State Board of Health in Richmond led clinics to prevent diphtheria for children in Frederick and Clarke counties. Over 300 children in Middletown, Stephens City, Miller, Valley, Cross Junction, Gore, Boyce and Berryville were treated, bringing total Virginia school treatments to 70,000. Offices plan follow ups May 18 and May 19 with a second clinic in October. A bear killed by a settler near Revelstoke is noted, and a Cambridge Oxford students cruise is announced.

Pott State Board of Health Richmond Prevuerien Clarke Counties Middletown Stephens City Miller Valley Cross Junction Gore Frederick County Boyce Berryville Clarke County Winchester Virginia

Experiences War Tornadoes Flood Homeward Journey

Mrs. Henry McVicar returns to Winchester after a long stay in Mexico amid civil war unrest in Palizada. The couple left Palizada in February and traveled through Mexico City facing tornadoes in Texas and floods on the Mississippi River route before reaching home. Her husband plans to join her in Winchester once safety returns.

Henry McVicar Mexico Ubugwal Palizada Mexico City Iicre Sapecls Winchester

County Presbyterian services and Sunday schedule

Opequon Memorial holds Sunday school at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. Round Hill has Sunday school at 10 a.m. and Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. Burnt Church offers Sunday school at 2:30 p.m. and preaching at 3:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor follows at 7 p.m.

Opequon Memorial Round Hill Christian Endeavor Burnt Church

Mary Strosnider in Critical Condition at Memorial Hospital

Mrs. Mary Strosnider is critically ill at Memorial Hospital and may not recover due to age. An internal ailment prevents an operation. she served as housekeeper for the late Mrs. Bettie Dandridge for over 20 years. Moscow authorities summon top ratcatchers to exterminate a plague destroying hundreds of documents.

Mary Strosnider Memorial Hospital Bettie Dandridge Moscow Russia

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Colonel Roszel Rotary Club Rosenberger Buetia West Cork Street W. L. Dudley Centenary Reformed Church Cameron and Cork Streets Market Street First Christian United Brethren North Braddock Street George W. Stover First Brethren Church Berryville Avenue Emerson Rohart Braddock Street M. E. South Braddock St Murray D. Mitchell C. C. Bush Tre ‘Religious Organization Greenwood M. E. Church J. Luther Nefr Reliance U. B H. E. Richardson Revelstoke B. C Cambridge Eng Oxford Amazon River George Washington N. Main ST Ford Dodge Ford ‘Tudor Ford Tudor George Washington Garage M. B. Clowe the Jewel Or Florence Stoves Ramsey Furniture CO Boscawen Street T. H. Daffin Matt Jeff Bad Fisher Bozo Jeck Pook Joff Honore The Hee Calumet Seine Aute Gillie Brace K. H. Taylor South Braddock St Winchester Gas Company Tappan
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