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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1929

Page

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Virginia Baptists Close 106th Annual Session in Roanoke

The Virginia Baptist General Association finishes its 106th annual meeting at First Baptist Church Roanoke. Delegates from across the state attend sessions reporting on missions, education, hospital work, and temperance while planning next year’s gathering. The body approves a world peace emphasis in church literature and elects Roanoke as the 1930 meeting site with Rev. Dr. T Ryland Sanford as preacher.

Virginia Baptist General Association First Baptist Church Edward T. Clark C. C. Thomas Roanoke W. L. Ball South Carolina W. T. Waite Richmond Lee Sheppard W. F. Boatwright S. S. Hill Baptist Hospital A. B. Kernaham Washington T. Ryland Sanford Fredericksburg J. T. Riddick Norfolk J. M. Shelburne Danville George Board of Missions and Education Virginia Woman’s Missionary Union Miss Blanch White John L. Rosser Bristol Ls . K. Jport Newserson Newtha Magellan Aanade Cme Social Service Temperance Ae Cares

For Sale Classic Cars At Dealer Cost Price

Local dealer TER CREDIT CORP lists a 1929 Oakland Coach and a 1929 Pontiac Coach not driven, offered at dealer cost. Also two slightly used Pontiac Coaches are available at similar terms.

Oakland Pontiac Ite TER Credit Corp

Taylor F. Hahn in Grave Condition After Auto Crash

The well known Winchester resident Taylor F. Hahn remained in grave condition after being struck by a car near Valley avenue Tuesday evening. He suffered skull and collar bone fractures and internal injuries with relatives notified that he was failing to improve by early afternoon.

Taylor F. Hahn Winchester Valley Avenue Valley Bike Memorial Hospital Hahn

Infant Drowned in Tub Interred in Winchester

The body of 17 month old Frank Edward Donelan son of Mr and Mrs Frank EB Donelan was drowned in a bathtub at their Takoma Park Maryland home Monday morning. He was taken to Mount Hebron Cemetery in Winchester for interment after brief services. The mother Miss Melba Baker is daughter of CG G Baker of Cross Junction. The child was left playing in a few inches of water while the mother attended household tasks and was found dead in over a foot of water. Firemen and physicians were unable to revive him after about an hour of care.

Frank Edward Donelan Frank EB. Donelan Walnut Avenue Takoma Park D. C Winchester Mount, Hebton Cemetery Melba Baker CG. G. Baker Cross Junction Donelan Miller Stone Company

Routt Aged Educator Dies After Month of Illness

Prof. William K. Routt, Sr. of Lexington Kentucky, retired educator, died last Sunday in Waynesboro Virginia after a month of illness. He was 70, survived by his widow and son W. K. Routt Jr who married Ruth Pbersole. Funeral services were held in Waynesboro and he was interred in Lexington.

William K. Routt Lexington Waynesboro

Favorites in 1929 Follies for Sarah Zane Fire Co

Planes forward for the Sarah Zane Follies of 1929 to be held November 19 at the Colonial Theatre. Proceeds benefit the Sarah Zane Fire Company for a new North Loudoun street hall. J P Mullane directs with Miss Ethel Adrian staging dances and local stars singing numbers. tickets sold by Girls' Athletic Association and fire company members at Gray and Sheetz Brow and Fisher stores.

Sarah Zane J. P. Mullane Mullane Philomena Laren Lou Hollar Floyd Haines Girls’ Athletic Association Fire Company Gray and Sheetz and Brow and Fisher

Red Cross Drive Prosperity Letter From Ex Winchester Leader

The Rev. Robert B. Nelson of the Winchester Red Cross chapter reports receiving a letter from Robert B. Ingle, former Winchester Gas manager and current Greeley Gas and Fuel manager, offering a substantial donation and expressing goodwill toward Winchester’s Red Cross drive. He says he still reads The Star and cherishes memories of his time there.

Robert .B. Nelson American Red Cross Robert. B. Ingle Winchester Gas Company Greeley Gas and Fuel Company Greeley Colo Parson Red Cross Winchester

Winchester church meeting features Rev Rohart singing

A large attendance at Ebanezar Church for a Winchester church gathering. Rev FE J Rohart of First Brethren Church delivered a talk and sang several songs, drawing strong interest from attendees.

Winchester Church Ebanezar Church FE. J. Rohart First Brethren Church of Winchester

Missing social ethics clause in Eighteenth Amendment

A historical note states that while the Eighteenth Amendment was adopted it left out a clause to amend social ethics. This overlooked provision would have guided behavior beyond prohibition in society and morals.

Norfolk Pastor Key Speaker at Kiwanis Luncheon

Norfolk Pastor Rev T Rowland Wagner spoke at a Kiwanis meeting in the city, delivering a talk on Kiwanis Ideals and Business Ethics Combined With Religion. The club announced a joint banquet with Martinsburg Kiwanis on November 26 to honor both cities football teams.

Kiwanis Club Baptist State Convention Norfolk Jake Richard T. Rowland Wagner a_ Baptist church Wagner Kiwanis Martinsburg Kiwanian Jarman Handley School Footba Bothiwanis S. L. Flickinger Centenary Reformed Church Cather Kiwaniane L. C. Northers Charlottesville H. Lee Scott

Apple Trees See Richards Bros

Classified item notes an entry related to apple trees and references Richards Brothers and Shenandoah Valley Bank Building.

Richards Bros Shen Val’ Bank Bldg

Braddock St Methodist Evangelistic Meeting Planned

Rev. James Billingsley to lead a city evangelistic series from November 10 to 24 at Braddock Street Methodist. He is described as possessing real personality and delivering a real message. The public is cordially invited to attend all services.

James

War Secretary Good in Critical Condition After Surgery

War Secretary Good remained critically ill at Valarie Hospital after an appendectomy yesterday. Doctors said the 48 hour period would determine if he would survive as White House kept in close contact with President Hoover. Mrs Good stayed nearby as officials reported a fair night and guarded monitoring continued.

Associated Press Washington Good Valarie Hospital Toyy Lana Mr. Good White House White House With His Bedroom So That President Hoover Mrs. Good Hospital

Kiwanis Banquet To Honor Martinsburg Winchester Grid Teams

Kiwanis clubs of Martinsburg and Winchester plan a joint banquet on Tuesday night November 26 to entertain the two high school football squads on the eve of the annual game. The Martinsburg high school cafeteria will serve the dinner, announced at the Tuesday meeting led by President Dr. Clifford Sperow in the Nurses' Home on Basshing Street.

Kiwanis Clubs Martinsburg Winchester Kiwanis Homer Bass Hing Street Clifford Sperow

Hunting Notice Prohibits Trespass on Warren Rice Farm

Notice warns trespass on Warren Rice’s farm on Middle Road and at Vaucluse. Prohibited actions include use of gun or dog. Gives enforcement under the cited parcel reference 11-14-1p-31.

Middle Road Vaucluse Warren Rice

No. 212 East Lane Avenue Bath Area Sale

Real estate notice lists No 212 East Lane Avenue between Piccadilly and National avenues in Bath as a good buy at 3500 by B M Sullivan. Also a community notice for a chicken dinner sale at 505 Valley Pike near Vaucluse to aid Cedar Cliff Presbyterian Church. Hunting on Hackwood land with dog or gun is prohibited and violators will be prosecuted.

East Lane Avenue Piccadilly Street National Avenue Bath B. M. Sullivan W. B. O’neal Valley Pike Vaucluse Cedar Cliff Presbyterian Church Hackwood

Local men fly in new Ford plane over Winchester

A six man party from Winchester joined a Ford Motor Company goodwill tour piloted by Thomas F. Jardine. The multi engine craft left Shepherd Field and landed in Winchester after a Martinsburg to Hagerstown leg, drawing a large crowd.

Winchester Shepfield Ford Motor Company Martinsburg Hagerstown R. Gray Williams Judge Philip Willamis Herbert Schutte J. Victor Arthur John M. Miller Fanaier Shepherd Field Winchester Field Madera

Football Friday Handley vs Leesburg at 3:15 pm

Football game scheduled Friday at 3 15 pm between Handley and Leesburg with admission ic 1t likely typo.

Handley Leesburg

Felker commits death by own action in Martinsburg home

Samuel S Felker 65 prominent Martinsburg real estate operator and former magistrate died by suicide with a revolver in the cellar of his West King Street home. Mrs Felker found him after a search prompted by his absence and a note indicated long illness. Coroner said death was self inflicted. inquest not needed. Funeral private at 2 30 Friday with Rev Diehl officiating. He leaves widow, brother John, sister Mrs Mason and grandson S S Felker Jr.

Samuel S. Felker Martinsburg West King Street Winchester Felker Eard Jacob Felker Ncn Ae Oakee Isburg T Heéver Presbyterian Church West Virginia Real Estate Association United Commercial Travellers Mrd. Felker S. R. Diehl Green Nl Alice Shipper John D. Felker Warm Spring Road George Mason S. S. Felker, Jr Guy Felker

Industry Not Disturbed By the Wall Street Panic

Washington November 14 Department of Labor monthly employment bulletin reports October shows no disruption to industry or job losses amid financial upheaval. It calls the results proof of underlying industrial strength and suggests future funds may fuel development and new industry.

Wall Street Washington Department of Labor

Legion Leader Urges Help For Disabled War Veterans In Norfolk

Col. B. M. Roszel of Winchester state commander of the American Legion spoke at Loew's Theatre in Norfolk to about 1,500 attendees. He emphasized aiding veterans disabled by the war and supporting widows and orphans, outlining ongoing relief and rehabilitation work and the Legion’s focus on shell shock and neurotic cases.

Col B. M. Roszel Winchester American Legion Norfolk Loew's Roszel Legion

Tax cut promise lifts market before holidays

Washington reports promise of a Christmas tax reduction as Hawley signals House action. Treasury outlines a substantial income tax cut with no public income estimates yet. stock market rebounds on the anticipated relief, large block trades drive prices higher while liquidity remains tight.

Associated Press Washington Man Hawley House W and Means Treasury Congress Gressional Jeaders Mellon Gage Ted Stot Exchange

Lunch for Red Cross Workers Announced

Mrs. T. Barton of the roll call committee of the Red Cross chapter announced a final lunch for Crow workers at 12:30 noon tomorrow in the Grace Lutter Church hall. Workers are asked to bring their reports and respond enthusiastically.

T. Barton Ri Cross Chapter Grace Lutteran Church Barton

George Washington Hotel Formal Section Invitation

The George Washington Hotel invites stakeholders to a formal section of the new union on the evening of November 14 1929. Refreshments will be served from 2 to 10 pm.

Handley Vas Leesburg Friday 3 15 P M

A fragment notes a travel or event listing: Handley versus Leesburg scheduled Friday at 3 15 P M with agent in charge Lp 11.

Handley Vas Leesburg Agntinan Cc

Tax Payers Notice 1929 City and State Taxes Due

City and state taxes are due with penalties: 3 percent on city taxes if not paid by November 16 1929 and 5 percent on state taxes if not paid by December 5 1929. Warns taxpayers to avoid last minute payment. Signature WM T Barr Treasurer.

WM. T. Barr Tréany

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Virginia Baptists Roanok Georgia Church Prohib Ition Wm. K. Routt Bob Ingle Colorado Bollingfield Dayton Ohio A. H. Gilkeson Army Air Corps Elmer A. Sperry A F. Hegenberger W. Va Billingsley Logal FORD Bickers Motor Company City Thomas F. Jardine Edward Straub Wight Samuel S.felker The Eee George Washington
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