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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1936

Page

6

Bitten thrice preacher dies in Virginia snake incident

The Rev. H. C. T. Anderson, 63, faith healer from Jonesville Virginia, died after being bitten three times by snakes during a Holiness meeting. He had refused medical help, trusted in divine healing, and his death concludes a long history of bite demonstrations and a large farm-based life. He is survived by his wife, four sons, and three daughters. burial planned at a nearby family cemetery.

Jonesville H. C. T. Anderson Hugh Anderson Farm Home T. B. Ely Cary College Virginia A. R. Anderson Board of Supervisors Lee County B. Sewell Pennington Gap

Pasadena Levy Easton Celebrates 101st Birthday

Levi W Easton accepted congratulations from three sons 17 grandchildren 25 great grandchildren and 11 great great grandchildren on his 101st birthday then enjoyed a large dinner of fried chicken and apple pie.

Pasadena Levi W. Easton

Trustee's Sale of Real Estate in Winchester Virginia

Public auction announced for property in Winchester Frederick County Virginia at 11 o clock A M October 10 1936 due to default on note. Property on N Seams set near Loudoun Street described with alley lines and 210 foot boundaries. Bidder deposit of 100 dollars required. Local coal advertisement and contact details follow.

Winchester Frederick County Virginia Loudoun Street Corporation Court of N. Seameset Coleman Dunn

World Sef Power Markets Sparked By Star

A brief notice notes Star prompted market shifts as the com story of World Sef power unfolds.

Final Rites for M. Lee Hottel Draw Huge Crowd

Marcus Lee Hottel, 68, a Warren County native, died September 25 at his home in N Churc Virginia. A large crowd attended his two hour service at Mt Hope Church with pallbearers named and interment at Lebanon Cemetery. Funeral hymns included Going Down the Valley and What a Friend We Have In Jesus.

Nellie Ritenour Front Royal Annie Graham Riverton J. D This Place Leslie Leesburg Mt. Hope Church H. M. Crim Jesus

Patrons urged to use lock boxes at Winchester Post Office

Postmaster W Nelson promotes lock box service for Winchester patrons to get mail quickly after arrival and even when regular service is suspended for holidays. The sign in the lobby lists box rentals and explains benefits for those relying on street carrier service during double holidays.

W. Nelson Age Winchester Mr Page

Randolph-Macon Academy Adds Two Faculty Members

Front Royal reports two new instructors for the 1936 37 session Capt Samuel J Hoffman from Woodstock will teach science and led Randolph Macon College student body last year Capt Lawrence Williams from Colonial Beach will teach English coach the swimming team and oversee the yearbook Enrollment stands at 202.

Front Royal Randolph-Macon Academy Samuel J. Hoffman Randolph-Macon College Woodstock Lawrence Williams Colonial Beach University of Virginia

Giants edge Yankees as Hubbell hurler tops Schlechter battering

World Series opener at the Polo Grounds sees Hubbell steady for the Giants while Dimaggio and Gehrig struggle. A rain soaked, muddy field hampers play as New York slips from a 2-1 lead to a Giants rally in the eighth inning.

Giants Gotham Old Manweather Yankees Lefty Gomez Hal Schumacher Polo Grounds Hubbell Schumacher Hubbel Jim Ripple Gomez Meltt George Selkirk Selkirk Betwe Powell Lazzeri Pirates Senators Yanks Miller Huggins Joe McCarthy Burgess Whitehead Dick Bartell Bill Terry Mel Ott Lou Gehrig Bill Dickey Jake Powell Bartell Whitehead Terry Crosetti Ott Ripple Mancuso Travis Jackson Dimaggio Tony Lazzeri Mancuscotti Dickey Jojo Moore Twinkletoes Yankee Ruffing Jimle Rolfe Gehrig Powell Carl

Generous Hen Delivers Large Egg to Stephens City Owner

Mrs. B. A. Rowland of Stephens City brought a giant egg to The Star office. The egg measured 7 inches in circumference and 3 inches long, with yolk count left undisclosed by the owner.

B. A. Rowland Stephens City Star

Essay Contest Announced For Winchester Youth

Young people in Winchester and nearby areas are invited to submit 250 word essays on The Ideal Boy or The Ideal Girl. Girls must send their The Ideal Boy essays to Rev. George Earle Owen by October 14. The winning essay will be read on October 18. Boys write on The Ideal Girl and submit by October 21. The event continues on November 25.

Winchester George Earle Owen

Community Essay Contest Awards Pen Prize

Winners will be announced after reading the papers and judging originality. An fountain pen donated by Crowel Jewelry Store will go to the winner. Essays may be mailed to Mr. Owen at 214 West Gers, Main Street.

Crowel Jewelry Store Owen West Gers Main Street

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