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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1935
Page
4
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A religious exhortation citing Colossians 3 17 urges believers to act in the name of the Lord Jesus and give thanks to God the Father through him. The verse emphasizes gratitude and Christ centered conduct in all words and deeds.
Charlottesville editor reports Senator Harry Byrd rebutting a Virginia Federation of Labor resolution labeling him unfriendly to labor. Byrd cites Roosevelt alignment and opposition to the McCarran wages amendment, arguing the move was politically motivated and against relief funding goals.
Traffic safety engineers note higher fatal crash chances on country roads than in cities due to speed and less law enforcement. Cities have heavier volume and pedestrians, yet drivers in towns face greater risk from dense, complex traffic. Virginia accidents this year show open highways with excessive speed as a major factor.
Experts in the United States Navy report a loudspeaker capable of carrying a human voice clearly for a mile. The claim comes amid a year of alarms and widespread sound devices affecting the public, raising concerns about noise and sanity.
A learning item lists three questions and answers: the leathernecks refer to the U S Marine Corps, the Library of Alexandria was burned during a Roman invasion, and Birmingham, Alabama is nicknamed the Pittsburgh of the South.
A critique argues that pervasive loudspeakers in cities would create intolerable tyranny by echoing directives from all directions. While useful for emergencies and rescues, engineers warn against widespread adoption as it could lead to a proliferation of power among officials. The piece cautions that such devices should be kept under control.
One year ago registrations pour in for the State Sunday School Convention. The New York market sees stock declines as strikes spread. A government survey finds ten percent of Frederick homes require repairs. Gasoline price rises by half a cent to 20.9 cents for straight brands. The House approves the administration silver bill.
The Heinz company purchases 14 acres for a new facility near the area. Graf Zeppelin is reported en route to Lakehurst. J Taylor Lewis dies after naming his pallbearers. Tributes are paid to fallen soldiers. Ruth Desjardine, Detroit spelling prodigy, visits Winchester.
Fifteen years ago Dr. C A Freed of Newberry South Carolina accepted a call to Grace Lutheran Church. S V A finals open with Field Day exercises on June 3. Secretary of War Weeks is critically ill. Fort Loudoun students appear in a recital. The Lions will elect officers on June 9.
Costa Rica’s earthquake creates heartrending scenes as numerous residents are left without shelter. In a parallel report a sub-station near the area was set afire by lightning, while local ceremonies and obituaries mark Memorial Day events and notable deaths.
A tip suggests adding a small amount of salad oil on top of olives after the bottle is opened to keep them fresh longer. The oil forms a barrier that limits exposure to air and slows oxidation.
Advertisement extols a dairy's milk as meticulously handled in sanitary barns bottled under sterile conditions and pasteurized for purity and safety. It frames the product as the best balanced body-building food for children's health.
Answers list the Ural mountains as the range separating Siberia from European Russia. It notes the closest non American country to North America as Russia in Asia and names Lhasa as the Forbidden City of Tibet. The page discusses propriety in speech and provides a Sunday horoscope.
Lieutenant Val Preston falls for Lia Garenne in Shanghai after meeting aboard a liner. He learns he is ordered to Bremerton Puget Sound Navy Yard breaking a Paris post dream and forcing Lia to face leaving China. The couple's tension deepens as past love Jan Edding echoes in the tale.
Precipitation in the past 24 hours ending 8 a.m. shows none. May to date 2.66 inches. year to date 13.95 inches. Winchester Laboratory histories average 34.61 inches annually. Monthly averages span January 2.35, February 1.94, March 2.81, April 3.16, May 3.88, June 3.60, July 3.39, August 3.35, September 2.43, October 2.90, November 2.51, December 2.30.
Church notices outline W P Saunders as pastor. Sunday schedule includes church school at 9 45 morning worship and sermon at 11 on Philip the Matter of Fact Man. Evening service at 8 with youth talk. Wednesday prayer meeting at 8. Hites Chapel preaching at 2 30.
Gravel Springs Lutheran Pastorate announces Sunday School at 10 a m Divine service at 11 a m Sermon by Pastor Bethel Children's day service at 8 p m Memorial service at 3 p m Rev F B Lingle of Strasburg to deliver the address All members and friends urged to attend Also St Johns Mt Williams Sunday School 10 a m Gravel Springs Star Tannery and St James Zepp listings shown.
Rev. R. B. Campbell pastor leads Sunday School at 10 a.m. supervised by Henry Cline. Church service at 11 a.m. with a sermon by the pastor. Birthday party Friday night hosted by the Woman's Auxiliary invites all.
The Brucetown M E Church South Brucetown circuit lists Sunday school at 10 a m with J R Smith as superintendent. The annual memorial service is at 11 a m with a special service at 7 30 p m led by Miss Alice Russell. A sermon follows at 8 p m. Other churches in the circuit include Stephenson Welltown Gokan Drums and Burnt Factory with respective superintendents and service times. A religious message urges faith as a health tonic and invites worship.
Stephens City Church and South Stephens City Charge present a preaching at 11. World Club at 2. Kernstown Church School at 10 with Young people at 7 30. Refuge Church School at 10 am Young people at 8 Fairview Church School at 2 pm Preaching at 3 pm.
Rev. Ivan R. Smith leads services at Timber Ridge Christian Church with Sunday School at 10 30 a m and preaching at 3 30 p m The Christian Endeavor Convention of the Valley conference meets June 6 and 7 at Antioch Church near Harrisonburg Governor Kump of West Virginia will speak at Memorial Day services on June 16 inviting all to attend.
The Church of Christ rural charge led by Rev. J. Goode lists Ebenezer Bible School at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Pastor to attend Memorial services at Whitacre in the afternoon. Capon Bridge Bible School at 10 a.m. Evening worship at 8 p.m. to all.
Frederick charge M E Church announces Sunday services with Pastor J D Russell. Macedonia will hold Memorial Sermon at 11 a m and Sunday School at 10 a m. Paxtons hosts 10 a m Sunday School and Relief meeting at Macedonia division at 10 a m and 7 30 p m adult division. Round trials at 3 p m with League at 7 p m.
The Opequon Group Presbyterian lists Old Opequon Kernstown and Burnt Church Albin services with Sunday School at 10 a m Supt P C Petrie and Phil H Gold, preaching at 11 a m 3 30 p m and 8 p m, Opequon Chapel Sunday School 10 a m Supt J L Carpenter Christian Endeavor at 7 15 p m friendly welcome awaits you.
The Galilee Church of Christ on Welltown Road led by Rev. F B Sapp invites Bible School at 10:30 am followed by communion. Rehearsals for Children's Day are planned. A 37 member delegation attended a church of Christ revival in Winchester Friday night.
Reliance United Brethren Church announces a Children's Day program at Reliance Church at 10 a.m. A children’s program is set for Stephens City U B Church at 8 p.m. Ridings Chapel holds a cemetery memorial at 3:30 p.m. Greenway Church offers an 7:30 p.m. early service with Christian Endeavor after. Sunday School times: Greenway 10 a.m. Stephens City 2:30 p.m. Ridings Chapel 2:30 p.m.
The snippet lists services at Gainesboro M E Church and Redland Whitacre with an all day memorial at Redland and district Sunday School convention at Gainesboro Church. Events include Sunday School times, Epworth League, and evening preaching sessions, with all welcome.
Mt Greenan School offers Sunday School at 10 with Christian Endeavor at 7 30. Mt Pleasant hosts Sunday School at 2 and preaching with Christian Endeavor at 7 30. Fairview Sunday School at 10 and preaching at 8. Pleasant Grove Laurel Hill and Mt Hebron saw best attendance yet. urging all members to participate and keep the upgrade.
Winchester U B Circuit Rev F G Pastor Pleasant Valley Buntley School H Roberts superintendent holds 10 am service with special music by Fre Mont Dick and sermon by pastor 11 am Senior C E Ray Fries pres 7 15 pm Ladies Aid meets 2 30 pm Mrs D A Smith pres Mrs O C Dix Mount Pleasant Sunday School G L Crim supt 10 am Junior C E Miss Lucy B Randall supt 11 am Senior C E Mrs Aldus Cooper pres 7 pm Special music by Dr Lewis and sermon 7 45 pm Prayer Bible study Wednesday 7 30 Red Bud Junior C E 2 pm Sunday School Miss Esther McDonald supt 2 45 pm sermon by pastor 3 30
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