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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1926

Page

5

Diver To Walk Across Hampton Roads

Norfolk October 15 Diver Klass Everts, a deep sea diver, plans to walk the bed of Hampton Roads from Old Point to the naval operating base. He previously crossed the Elizabeth River from Norfolk to Portsmouth in about a mile in 50 minutes wearing a diving suit. He will start at nine from Old Point wharf, with a launch to assist and a phone line to the boat, aiming to reach the south shore before one.

Norfolk Klass Everts Elizabeth River Portsmouth Hampton Roads Old Roint Comfort E Naval Operating Base Eiverts Old Point Naval Base

Passage Through Dark Waters Presents Hidden Obstacles

The traveler faces total darkness as he walks. Sunken wrecks and channel cuts loom as the main obstacles.

Ohstacles

Kiwanis Convention Opens With Pledges And Dignitaries

Roanoke hosts the Capitol District Kiwanis annual convention with speeches by District Governor Merle E. Towner and International Secretary Fred C. Parker in the morning and International Vice-President William C. Alexander in the afternoon. Mayor Charles D. Fox welcomes guests as Roanoke officials praise Kiwanis ideals and hospitality.

Roanoke Merle E. Towner Baltimore Fred C. Parker William C. Alexander Capitol District Kiwanis Club Charles D. Fox J. Randal Caton, Jr Alexandria

Kiwanis Convention Aims for Better Understanding

Gov. Towner says the two day Kiwanis convention here seeks to deepen understanding of the group's purposes and to renew commitment to its ideals. Kiwanians will broaden knowledge and renew friendships as part of the meeting.

Gov. Towner

Gun Club Practice Shoots Close Team Race

Winchester Gun Club held a Thursday afternoon practice with close team scores. Seabright led with 49 50, Jones 48 50, and overall results show Seabright 125 of 150 to Jones 120. Individual top scores include R T Jones 72 75 and Seabright 49 50.

Winchester Arthur Seybright R. T. Jones Seabright Sea W. Anderson

Notable Sermon Schedule at City Church

Washington and Roscawen Streets church bulletin lists Rev. R. B. Nelson rector. Services include 8 a m holy communion 11 a m morning prayer and sermon on Law Liberty Life 7 30 p m evening prayer and sermon on Christ and Happiness 2 30 p m Stephens City.

Washington and Roscawen Sts R. B. Nelson Stephens

County Presbyterian Pastor J Hoge Smith Services

Cedar Cliff Cedar Creek Mount Hope plan Sunday programs with Sunday school 9:30 to 10 and preaching times 14:45 2 3 p m at Cedar Cliff Cedar Creek and Mount Hope Chapel varying by location.

County Presbyterian J. Hoge Smith Cedar Cliff Vaucluse Cedar Creek Marlboro Mount Hope Chapel

Brucetown Circuit M. E. Church Notice

Crums Sunday school at 10 a.m. preaching 11 a.m. Welltown preaching 3 p.m. Emmanuel Sunday school 10 a.m. preaching 8 p.m. Also sacram ent of the Lord's Supper conducted by Rev J D Russell pastor Brucetown Circuit M E South.

Brucetown M. E South J. D. Russell Crums Welltown Emmanuel

First Brethren Church Berryville Pike Services

The First Brethren Church on the Berryville Pike lists services by Pastor Rev. Emerson Rohart. Preaching at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. tomorrow, with Sunday School at 9 a.m.

First Brethren Church Berryville Pike Emerson Rohart First Brethren

King George at 61 Outshoots Sons in Bird Drive

The king, aged 61, scores 112 birds in a single drive, demonstrating superior shooting over his sons. The event highlights the craft and marks a notable achievement for the monarch in falconry or shooting sport context.

George

Winchester Court Orders Commissioners to Probe Pugh Estates

Extract from 1926 decree shows Master Commissioner to report real and personal property of Thomas and Emma Pugh, their heirs and devisees, bank accounts, unpaid taxes, and liens with notices by publication in Winchester papers. Also notices for Whitacre Case and a divorce suit requiring publication and personal notice.

Mary I. Pugh Thomas Pugh Winchester Emma Pugh Zachariah Pugh Commercial and Savings Bank Admr. c. T. A Admr Emmah Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia George S. Whitacre Belle Anderson W. Belle Anderson Commissioner’s Chancery Ward & Larrick, P. Q

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