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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1939
Page
3
E R Branch manager of the George Washington Hotel predicted a marked increase in travel after June 15 when schools close. He cited cool weather and delays at the New York World’s Fair as factors limiting travel this spring, but noted confidence for a strong post mid June season with business matching other peak years.
Shelbyville Indiana Mrs ARelle F Wise after a dinner celebrating her 88th birthday climbed onto the back seat of a friend's motorcycle and enjoyed a ride. She on solid ground again said she would ride again whenever she had a chance.
Court action is deemed necessary for the M. J. Grove Lime Company to obtain two 50 foot wide strips along Factory Road Middletown Virginia for a new quarry. One strip is owned by the late Mrs. Fannie M Spiggle and the other jointly by her and William H Spiggle. The Maryland and Virginia Conference of the Progressive Brethren Church may receive the balance in trust if William P Spiggle dies without heirs. Guardian ad litem F L Largent named to represent potential heirs.
Three persons died in a water front fire in Punta Gorda Florida early today. Police identified victims as John Henry Willis 65 his wife and their two year old child who were trapped on a second floor. Damage estimated at 100000 dollars.
Arden worship with sermon by pastor at 9 45. Church School at 11. Darkesville pastor preaches at 11 after 10 church school. Rest church school 10. At 8 the congregation joins Bunker Hill High School commencement at Bunker Hill Presbyterian Church.
Gravel Springs Luther An Parish led by E B Smith pastor. St John Sunday School at 10 a m and sermon at 11. Freemont sermon at 3 p m. Bethel Sunday School at 10 a m and sermon at 8 p m. St James and Gravel Springs Sunday School at 10 a m.
Millwood 10 a m sermon by the pastor. Boy ce 11 a m sermon by the pastor. 7 45 p m Young People Service White Post 7 30 p m Young People service 8 p m sermon by the pastor.
Opequon Group Presbyterian and Burnt Church schedule with Rev E Summers McGavock preaching. Sunday School at 10 a m, worship at 11 a m. Burnt Church offers Sunday School at 2 p m and service at 3 p m. Round Hill holds Sunday School at 10 a m and Young People at 7 p m. Opequon Chapel lists Sunday School 10 a m Young People 7:15 p m and worship at 8 p m.
The first annual Potomac Valley Antique and Hobby Fair will run May 27 to June 6 in the old Castle at Berkeley Springs West Virginia. Hours are 10 am to 10 pm weekdays and 1 pm to 6 pm Sundays. Proceeds aid the Young Men's Business Club summer concerts and the Pines Sanitarium. Exhibits include dolls clocks glass coins textiles and many other antiques. Exhibits are insured and judged with blue ribbons and a $5 prize. entries encouraged by May end of submission details with Mrs Ward W Keesecker and Hudson Yost Jr. as contacts.
Sunday School at 10 a m led by Henry Seldon superintendent Divine worship at 11 a m and a 3 30 p m worship service occurring the same day in the local church program.
Evening service at Mount Olive as Rev. Robert A. Witten leads worship at 7 30 p m for Timber Mountain congregation with local attendance planned.
The article outlines a May 21 lesson from Jeremiah 35 5 10 Ephesians 5 15 21 6 1 4 and Leviticus 10 9 on temperance and family duty. It recounts Daniel and the Rechabites stories and urges avoidance of overindulgence to keep homes happy, with notices of services across Gainesboro and surrounding churches.
Cedar Cliff Church under Presbyterian oversight led by Julian T. Owen. Opening 9 30 a m closing program Foreign Missions. Morning worship at 10 50 a m Tuesday Young People’s Choir practice 7 45 p m Friday Young People of the Church 7 45 p m Cedar Creek Church School 10 a m Mount Hope Church School 2 p m Worship 2 45 p m.
Reliance United Brethren Circuit announces preaching schedule with Rev. W. D. Mitchell at 11 a.m. and Ridings Chapel at 3 p.m. Mother’s Day message to be delivered. Rev. Arthur Carper preaches at Stephens City 3 p.m. and Greenay at 7:30 p.m.
Mt Pleasant Sunday School at 10 am Christian Endeavor at 7 30 pm Worship at 8 pm Mrs Arthur Ben Pleasant Valley Sunday School 10 am Worship 11 am Mrs Arthur Bender Martinsburg 7 30 pm Red Bud Sunday School 2 pm Worship 3 pm
Disciples of Christ at Ebenezer hold Bible School at 10 a.m. Capon Bridge with worship at 8 p.m. The pastor J. S. Goode will attend Fairview Memorial services in the afternoon.
Galilee Church of Christ under Minister Wilbur A. Reid hosts Bible School at 10 a m with Charlies E McVay as superintendent. Communion follows at 11 30 a m. Mrs Harry Mason’s Primary class had the largest attendance last Sunday. Children’s Day program set for Sunday night June 11.
The Frederick Circuit Church under Pastor George W Waters announces Sunday School at Round Hill 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Carpers Valley with preaching at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Macedonia offers Sunday School 10 a.m. and a 8 p.m. service. Relief Paxton and Lamps hold Sunday School at the usual hour. Revival services begin Monday at Relief at 8 p.m. daily through June 2 except Saturdays. all are invited.
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