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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1936

Page

5

Princely Speech Rules at Stephens City Graduation

Dr. Conrad T. Logan spoke on Practical Idealism as Related to Language at Stephens City Methodist Church for the Stephens City High School graduates. Leslie D. Kline presented diplomas to 27 graduates and outlined Frederick County recreation centers and federal support for community programs.

Stephens City Conrad T. Logan Harrisonburg State Teachers’ College Logan Benjamin Franklin Richard Leslie D. Kline Frederick County

Fatal Flogging Near Raleigh

Wake Forest township constable George Mitchell was held as a material witness in the death of Norris Clifton a 27 year old farmer whose flogged body was found four days after he was beaten to death at a liquor still and moved to a road where his brother Thomas Clifton found him. Deputy Sheriff R C Hodge said evidence indicated the beating and the location of the body.

Raleigh N. C George Mitchell Wake Forest Norris Clifton R.C. Hodge Clifton Thomas Clifton

Meditations On The Bible A Story Of Wealth And Virtue

A tale of two wealthy men who go bankrupt. One clings to enduring spiritual wealth and faith in God, remaining happy and dignified. The other loses everything and even self respect, becoming a forger. Read Proverbs 22 1. Rev Eugene Richardson.

Open Door Class Hosts Soloist and Rainbow Class Guest

Miss Philomena Larew will sing a solo with Miss Helen Woore at the Open Door Bible Class of Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church. The Rainbow Class and their teacher Floyd W. Haines will join as guest speakers for a combined program around 10 o'clock.

Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Philomena Larew Helen Woore Miss Laren Miss Woore Floyd W. Haines

Kitchen Kings Arkansas City Cooking Class Seals Strong Grade

Thirteen boys enrolled in a junior high school cooking class in Arkansas City Kansas all passed with no grade below average outshining the girls class.

Arkansas City Kas

New Nazi Navy Displays Strength at Kiel Harbor

In Kiel Germany on May 29 the revived Reich fleet staged Europe s largest naval show since WWI with about 50 battleships cruisers destroyers speedboats and submarines led by Adolf Hitler aboard the Deutschland. The procession included Goering absent and featured a planned parade to Laboe as civil and military leaders observed the naval awakening and rearmament effort.

Kiel Germany Kiel Bay Adolf Hitler Deutschland Kiel Harbor der Fuehrer Hitler Laboe Werner von Blomberg Hermann Wilhelm Goering

Girl Accused Of Slaying Father Gets A Delay

GOLDSBORO N C May 29 The fate of Lila Mae Wood ward 22 charged with fatally stabbing her father E J Wood ward will not be placed with a jury until the August term of superior court A continuance until then was agreed to by Solicitor Claud Cannaday after defense attorneys asked that the trial record contain their statement that they were not prepared for trial A jury had already been selected when the continuance was ordered Woodward was killed Sunday At her arraignment the defendant pleaded not guilty.

Goldsboro N. C Lila Mae Woodward E. J. Woodward Claud Cannaday Woodward

New Rules For Pilgrims Making Vatican Visits

Vatican authorities issue rules for pilgrimages to mark Pope Pius's seventy ninth birthday anniversary. Effective now, pilgrimages must retain religious character and be acts of Christian piety, not trips for pleasure or rest. The Congregation of the Council issued the regulations in April, first applied now.

Vatican City Congregation of the Council

Examinations Announced by U S Civil Service Board

The United States Civil Service Commission lists openings with salaries: Assistant geologist in stratigraphy at 2600 a year for Geological Survey, Junior park archaeologist 2600 to 3800 for National Park Service, Principal biochemist 5600 for Bureau of Chemistry and Soils, Senior insect pathologist 4600, associate entomologist 3200, assistant entomologist 2600 for Bureau of Entomology and Plant Quarantine all in the Department of Agriculture. Full details from J H Taylor, secretary, at the local post office.

United States Civil Service Commission Geological Survey Department of the Interior National Park Service Bureau of Chemistry and Soils Department of Agriculture Bureau of Entomology J. H. Taylor U.S. Civil Service Board of Examiners

May Place Fish In Quarry Water

City manager reports water in the quarry pool will be analyzed soon to see if it can support fish life in volume. If conditions are favorable, the pool will be stocked. However quarry waters are rarely suitable for propagation and skepticism was voiced by M. D. Hart about the pool’s suitability.

M. D. Hart Hart

Progress on Chestnut Street Project Grading Nears Finish

Grading on the Chestnut street project is nearly complete with stone base laid and the rest to be finished soon. In the meantime Kerr street asphalting proceeds and is nearing completion.

Chestnut Street Kerr Street

Revival Series Ends With Anniversary Services

Berryville Avenue church announces Rev E J Rohart and Rev Miller leading revival events. Special music by the youth orchestra and vocalists, multiple services at 9 30 am 2 30 pm 7 45 pm, fellowship dinner at noon, youth show The Awakening of Mr Tight Wad, special pictures at 7 pm, Catcher quartet at 7 45 pm, closing service on Almost a Christian. Family welcome. no Saturday night service.

Miller

Frederick Charge M E Church South Schedule

The Frederick Charge and South Frederick Charge churches announce Sunday services and Sunday School times led by Rev J D Russell at Round Hill and by Rev W W McIntyre at Macedonia. Lamps Paxtons Carpers Valley host 10 am Sunday Schools with sermons at 2 pm and 3 pm. Relief Young People 7 30 pm.

J. D. Russell Round Hill Lamps Macedonia W. W. McIntyre Relief Paxtons Carpers Valley Young People

Stephens City Charge M E Church Announces Joint Service

Stephens City M E Church South led by Rev Floyd M Lucas schedules Sunday events including school services at 9 45 preaching at 11 and youth programs 7 with additional services at Kernstown Refuge Fairview and Laymen's meeting at 8 All churches in the charge participate with guest speaker Brother C W Cooley of Strasburg invited to this service.

Floyd M. Lucas Stephens City World Club Kernstown Refuge—Church Fairview C. W. Cooley Strasburg

Bunker Hill Methodist Circuit Announces Children’s Day Programs

The Bunker Hill M E circuit in West Virginia offers Children’s Day programs at Bunker Hill 10 30 a m Little Mountain 2 30 p m and Pitzers Chapel 7 45 p m with all regular services held at usual times. Everyone is invited to attend all services.

Bunker Hill W. VA C. S. Luce Little Mountain Pitzers Chapel

Assembly of God Service Notice at Cameron and Boscawen

Reverend C H Anderson pastors the Assembly of God at the corner of Cameron and Boscawen Streets. Sunday School meets at 3 p m led by Holmes McFarland. Evening worship at 8 p m features the pastor. Prayer meeting Friday at 8 p m. All welcome.

Cameron and Boscawen Streets C. H Anderson Holmes McFarland

Pleasantly Busy Weekend at Winchester U B Church

Winchester U B Circuit pastor announces Sunday services at t Pleasant Pleasant Valley and Red Bud. A male quartet sings in the morning service. Christian Endeavor events at 7 30 p m. Red Bud features Calvin Martin speaking at 3 p m about the Budapest World’s Christian Endeavor convention. Public invited.

Winchester U. B W. B. Obaugh T. Pleasant The Christian Church Christian Endeavor Pleasant Valley Christian Endeavor Society Ee Red Bud Calvin Martin Budapest

Pentecostal Mission Services at 113 South Cameron Street

Rev J H Shade pastor leads Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. with classes for all ages. Morning worship and sermon at 11:00 a.m. Song service 6:30 p.m. Young people meet 7:30 p.m. Evening sermon 8:00 p.m. Prayer service Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Bible study Thursday 7:30 p.m. The mission invites all to attend.

South Cameron Street Rev. J Shade Mission

New Lens May Cut City Traffic Signal Costs

Winchester officials plan a trial of a new traffic light lens that reflects light more efficiently. Ordered lenses claim to produce the same brightness from a 25 watt bulb as now from a 60 watt bulb, potentially cutting current use by at least half.

Winchester Ci Manager

Bank Closing Notices on Memorial Day 1936

Several Winchester banks announce holiday closures for Saturday May 30 1936 in observance of Memorial Day. Maturing papers due that date may be paid Monday June 1 1936. Signatories include J H Yost John I M Sloat Geo B Bushnell and Harold G Brown.

J. H. Yost Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Co John IL. Sloat Commercial and Savings Bank Geo. B. Bushnell Union Bank of Winchester Harold G. Brown Shenandoah Valley Net’l Bank

Ball's Plane Examined After Fatal Crash Near Pindlay

The Department of Commerce examined the wreckage of Frank E. Ball's four passenger cabin plane after a fatal crash near Pindlay. Ball aged 33 from Muncie Indiana and a Ball Bros. Company official died when the craft fell about 500 feet and burst into flames during approach. Inspector Joseph Reed aiding the inquiry said the cause could not be determined at this time. Airport workers noted a wing may have collapsed as the plane lined up for landing.

Pindlay Department of Commerce Frank E. Ball Muncie Ind Ball Ball Bros. Company Joseph Reed

Public sale of desiralbe city residence in Winchester

Special commissioners will auction the D W Lupton residence at 132 North Washington Street Winchester Virginia on June 20 1936 at 11 am in front of the County Courthouse. Terms call for one third cash with the balance in two annual installments secured by a deed of trust and a purchaser bond with six percent interest. The deed references a decree in Lupton v Federal Land Bank issued May 18 1936.

Victoria N. Lupton Federal Land Bank of Baltimore Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia Winchester North Washington Street D. W. Lupton Fannie Gray Dright Corporation Court of Win- Sate

Man Killed By Runaway Team Near Staunton

Staunton Virginia May 28 E R Kennedy a retired government employee and Auguste county farmer was killed yesterday when a team of horses pulling a plow bolted after being frightened by a train He was dragged several hundred feet and his neck was broken as he worked in a field near his home.

Staunton E. R. Kennedy Auguste County

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