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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1939

Page

2

Future Farmers from 34 Schools to Compete at Handley

Northern Virginia district Future Farmers gather at Handley High School for public speaking and degree team contests with 12 boys per event. Winners qualify for state contests at Virginia Tech June 13 to 16. Events cover ag problems and track including sprints, distance, field events, and relays.

Handley Tomorrow Northern Virginia Handley High School Virginia Polytechnic Institute Withrow R. Legge Handley Otis Sargent Norman Ochs Hunter Maddox Morris Lincoln Loudoun County William East Churchville Augusta County Donald Levi Clarke County Morris Collier Blue Ridge Greene County weeThey Bealeton Fauquier County Goochland Beverly Manor Stephens City Frederick County Madison Fluvannaland Culpeper Lincoln King George Manassas Fairfax Arrenton Haymarket Leesburg Nokesville Mica Aldie Remington Newarket Mt. Jackson Sperryville Brook Berryville Washing Wyers Cave North Ver Stuart’s Draft Timberville Archville Dayton McGaheysman Madi Lincoln Tim

Against Merger Attacked at Church Assembly Meeting

Report from Cleveland on May 26 describes a reunion proposal between the Presbyterian and Protestant Episcopal Churches as a sell-out of Presbyterian forefathers who shed blood to establish a democratic church during the General Assembly session.

Cleveland Presaw Church U.S. A Protestant Episcopal Church In

Card of Thanks for sympathy and flowers after loss

We thank our many friends and neighbors for their expressions of sympathy during the illness and death of Mrs. Emma B. Scriven er. We also appreciate the floral tributes and use of cars. T. A. Scrivener and Family

Emma B. Scrivener T. A. Scrivener

Slayings in Beaver Countyлив

Paul Cook, 17, was taken into custody in Beaver Pennsylvania related to the deaths of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Cook and his sister Eleanor, 25. The three were found hacked and shot in their South Beaver home where Mr. Cook served as township collector.

Paul Cook Beaver Forrest Cook Eleanor South Beaver Mr. Cook

Bergdoll Bill Is Pigeon Holed By Senate Panel

Washington May 26 The Senate Military Affairs Committee pigeonholed a House approved bill to bar Grover Cleveland Bergdoll from returning to the United States. Bergdoll, a World War draft evader, arrived yesterday aboard the German liner Bremen and was arrested by army officials, undermining congressional efforts to keep him out.

Washington Senate Military Affairs Committee Grover Cleveland Bergdoll Bremen

Paderewski Plans Return to Switzerland for Rest

World famous pianist and former Polish premier Ignace Jan Paderewski, after a slight heart attack in his dressing room last night, decided to return to his home in Switzerland as soon as possible. He slept late aboard his private car as he sought rest.

New York Ignace Jan Paderewski Switzerland Poland

Germans Sail Condor Legion Ships From Spain To Hamburg

About 6 000 German Condor Legion members who fought in the Spanish Civil War sail from Spain to Hamburg aboard five liner vessels. American foundations now grant an annual total of 38 500 000 dollars according to Raymond Ric Associates.

Vngo Spain Condor Legion Hamburg Raymond Ric Associates American Foundations

Anniversary Is Observed for Rev Dr Luther A Thomas

The Rev Dr Luther A Thomas former Grace Lutheran pastor Winchester now Lincolnton NC marks twenty five years since ordination. A service with Rev Dr J L Morgan of Salisbury keynote greetings and a history reading follows plus a musical program. Next Sunday Rev Dr Walton H Gr ee ver will preach.

Luther A. Thomas Grace Lutheran Church of Winchester Emmanuel Church Lincolnton N. C Evangelical Lutheran Church Lincolnton Times J. L. Morgan Salisbury North Caroline Synod Roanoke College Salem Columbia S. C North Carolina Synod United Lutheran Church In America Thomas Grace Brown Thomas Wittenberg College Springfield Lenoir Rhyne College Hickory Karl Miller Thomas

Bunker Hill Methodist Charge Schedule Revealed

Services on the Bunker Hill Methodist charge led by Rev. Howard Amess will be held at Darkesville at 10 a.m. Bunker Hill at 11 a.m. Little Mountain at 3 p.m. and White Hall at 7:45 p.m. The sermon topic is Memoirs in the year 2,000.

Bunker Hill Howard Amess Darkesville Little Mountain White Hall

Yankee Clipper Homeward From Lisbon on Trans-Atlantic Mail Flight

The Yankee Clipper arrived from Lisbon at 2 25 p m completing a 1050 mile leg in seven hours 18 minutes. She is scheduled to depart for New York this afternoon on the final leg of her inaugural trans Atlantic mail flight.

Horta Azores Lisbon New York

American Wins Oaks at Epsom in Close Finish

An American owned horse won the Oaks at Epsom on May 26. Galatea II, owned by R. S. Clark, defeated 19 rivals as the 10 to 11 favorite in the mile and a half test for three year old fillies.

Epsom Eng R. 5 Clark

France Tightens Africa Defenses with Special Frontier Zone

Defense authorities in Rabat report France has created a special zone along the frontier from Ouezzane to Port Say as part of strengthened African defenses. The measure, announced today, tightens border control between French and Spanish Morocco extending toward Algeria.

Rabat Morocco France Ouezzane Port Say Algeria

Inter-Denominational C E Program at United Brethren Church

A Sunday evening inter denominational Christian Endeavor program at United Brethren Church on North Braddock street features all vocal and instrumental music with a scripture reading by Grace Carpenter and benediction by Rev. R. B. Nelson. The program includes multiple solos duets a quartet and a trio with several church musicians and ministers in attendance.

Christian Endeavor Society of Winchester United Brethren Church North Braddock Street Grace Carpenter Lutheran Church of Our Saviour R. B. Nelson Christ Episcopal Church Jesus Wayne Omps U. B. Church Robert McNally Mildred Jones Grace Lutheran Church Kee

Trooper Miller To Enter Hospital For Hernia Operation

State Officer George Miller of White Post will undergo an operation at Memorial Hospital for a hernia caused by injuries from February 13 1938 when he was wounded by George Pingley who died in a related sheriff case. He recently returned from Clinchco Virginia and faces a two week plus recovery. He is a First Lieutenant in Company T 116th Infantry and will attend drill tonight.

George Miller White Post Memorial Hospital George Pingley J. W. Newcome Miller Clinchco 116Th Infantry

Composition of meerschaum as given by L. E. R. A.

Meerschaum is described as a mixture with magnesia 40.25 percent Bravel soil 45 percent carbonic acid and water 10.15 percent and very porous clay 4.60 percent.

Magnesia

Mrs Barr Opens Mayfair Beauty Shoppe in Winchester

Mrs Norman Barr, formerly of the Blue and Gray Beauty Shop, opens the Mayfair Beauty Shoppe at 141 N Loudoun St in the Nail Building Winchester. A graduate of the National School of Cosmeticians New York City she previously ran her own shop for eight years before moving from Baltimore.

Norman Barr Mayfair Nail N. Loudoun St

Vatican diplomats propose peaceful Europe talks or general meeting

A Vatican news service reported that papal diplomats suggested to Europe's principal foreign offices that Europe’s difficulties might be solved by a general meeting of interested powers or through bilateral talks.

Vatican City Vatican Europe

Answers to Today s Quiz

Answers to test questions printed on page 4 include 212 degrees F Carat Africa Klondike gold rush Gal ak si not ga lak si The same body weighs slightly more at the poles The Volga California Yes Victoria Falls

Africa Poles The Volga California

Virginia Road Funds Tied Up By Riverton Bridge Needs

Richmond May 26 Highway Commissioner Henry G Shirley said about 6 million dollars in Virginia highway funds are tied up after a federal bureau request to reserve money for two Riverton bridges in Warren County The bureau withholds federal aid allotments over 3 million and requires matching funds for two years to build new spans on the Shenandoah River.

Virginia Riverton Bridge Richmond Henry G. Shirley Federal Bureau of Public Roads Riverton Warren County Federal Bureau Shenandoah River Federal Shirley State Department

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John W. Rosenberger Braddock St Paderewski Bunker Hill Services Tree Iaepaelas Portsmouth N. H C. E Trooper Miller Mrs. Barr New Peace Idea Bond Brothers Orchard Winchester, Va Victoria Falls Thomas H. MacDonald Federal Bureau of Pubs Roads Briggs Andrew G North America Assurance Society Shenamesh Valley A E. Piccadilly St O'Connell South Braddock Street C. J. Brumback
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