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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1937
Page
2
Nebraska man L A Beal argues his dog Solk the only licensed fishing and hunting hound in Solk County must meet a pheasant quota. Beal jokes the canine may need to carry its own bag of birds to qualify.
The article outlines Jesus Christ as the source of life and light, urging Christians to manifest life through faith and good works. It notes Paul’s view of Crete converts becoming good citizens via regeneration and the Holy Spirit and calls church officials to attend services and meetings at multiple locations.
Pastors Rev Dephnas Fahnestock and Rev W L Riggleman lead services at Jubilee on Front Royal bike Sunday School at 10 am with Clyge Doyle superintendent Preaching on the second and fourth Sundays at 11 am Young People's meeting at 7 pm Flossie Fultz president Milton O Rear secretary Leader Frances Luttrell Subject Murder at The Steering Wheel 2 Kings 9 20 Ex 2013 Salem near Stephens City Sunday School 10 am R L Lynn superintendent Preaching 11 am first and third Sundays He that hath my commandments and keepeth them John 14 21 All are invited to attend.
Cedar Cliff Group and Cedar Creek Mt Hope Nineveh churches announce weekly services. Cedar Cliff led by Julian T Owen with 9:30 a.m. worship and 7:30 p.m. young people. Cedar Creek church school 2:30 p.m. worship at 3:15 p.m. Mt Hope 10:00 a.m. church school and 1:30 p.m. youth. Nineveh church school at 10 a.m. worship 11 a.m.
As administrator of Sarah E. Hardesty estate I offer at public sale in Winchester on Saturday Nov 13 1937 at 11 oclock A M the Hardesty farm 3 miles north of Winchester near State Highway 11 and the Red Bud and Milburn Roads 168 1 2 acres with about 75 acres in orchard and remaining limestone farm land improved by a large residence bank barn and other outbuildings. Possession March 1 1938 with orchard work allowed after Jan 1 1938. Terms one third cash on sale day and balance in two equal yearly installments secured by purchaser bonds deed of trust and fire policy. C R McCANN Admr C T A Sarah E Hardesty Deceased.
Stephens City Cituzen School at 9.45. World Club at 7. Young People at 7. Preaching at 7.30. Kernstown Church School at 10. Refuge Church School at 2 and Preaching at 3. Fairview Church School at 10. Minister Homer Welsh leads the Stephens City charge.
The Opequon Group churches announce services led by Rev. E S McGavock with Opequon-Sunday School at 10 a m and service at 11 a m Burnt Church holds rally day Sunday School at 2 30 p m and service at 3 30 p m Round Hill offers Sunday School at 10 a m Young People meet at 6 30 p m with service at 7 30 p m The pastor and congregations warmly invite all to attend.
Brucetown Circuit M E Church led by Rev W O Talbert offers Church School at 10 a m and a sermon at 11 a m on What Was Christ s Christianity at Brucetown. Evening young people service at 7 p m. Other locations Burnt Factory Crums Stephenson Welltown host 10 a m Church School and sermons or youth services at 7 p m at Crums and Stephenson.
The Bunker Hill Church hosts Justin Lawrie, director of music for Foundry Church of Washington, for an 8 o'clock service as the 25th anniversary week of the church’s reopening closes Sunday. Rev. Harry Evans and Rev. Mason Keesecker are among speakers, with other nearby churches sharing services.
The American Red Cross opens its third annual Home and Farm Accident Prevention drive noting that home accidents kill more annually than cars with 38 600 fatalities versus 37 800 from auto crashes. Farm deaths reach 4 500 with machinery and animals as leading causes while bedrooms top the home danger list.
Hayfield VA farmers reflect on a drastic 1937 seasonal shift with heavy rainfall and corn borers reducing crops. Widespread fodder mould and delayed fall planting threaten fertilizer and seed purchases while warm wet weather limits work days. Autumn completes a vivid color display before winter.
James Delhover, survivor of the Al Brady gang, is set to be indicted next week on charges tied to the May 25 Goodland bank robbery and the killing of Indiana State Policeman Paul Minneman. U S District Attorney James R. Fleming said the grand jury will return the federal indictment. Justice Department officials had announced plans to charge Delhover with violating federal bank robbery law. The Brady gang members fled the scene after the robbery in Goodland, Indiana.
In Madison a dairy and agricultural note says a long winter looms and the Wisconsin Hatcheries Association in support of an eat more eggs campaign appoints a committee to persuade residents to add a third egg to breakfast plates instead of two.
Sharpshooter Williams of McCook Nebraska recounts flushing three pheasants and shooting twice to secure the legal limit of two hens. He said he was too excited to pursue a third bird, a rooster.
A. Lee Cobb announces Winchester post Veterans of Foreign Wars will elect officers Monday night at 8. The six month term election follows a business and social meeting. Current officers include Lee Cob le commander Harold Moore senior vice commander Harry Anderson junior vice commander Fred Way quartermaster and Rev. Robert B Nelson chaplain.
Winchester Semi Pro football manager Jack Crowl called all interested players to report to the Park at 9 on Sunday for the first meeting of the year. Players who wore equipment last season should bring any remaining gear. additional equipment will be issued and practice starts soon after.
A desert region myth is punctured by a real estate man who touts Arizona as a garden spot asking for good people and water. The traveler responds that all hell needs is water, delivering a quip on arid land and perception.
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