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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1939

Page

3

History of Frederick and Warren Baptists Near Winchester 1741

An editor’s note recounts early Baptist work around Winchester on the Opequon beginning in 1741 led by Northward converts. details the Ketocton Association 1766, leaders like James Ireland and William Marshall, persecution, and the rise of Old and New School factions in Warren County through Civil War and postwar growth culminating in a large growing Front Royal church.

Virginia B. Jackson First Baptist Church Front Royal Winchester Opequon Maryland Shubael Stearns Whitfield Berkely Co Daniel Marshall John Garrard North Carolina Ketocton Association James Ireland Ireland Smith’s Creek New Market Shenandoah Alleghany Mountains William Caffee Forks Charles Buck Col Jere McCoy McKay Frederick Co Opequon Creek Ann Pollard Church of England Carter Culpeper Botetourt Piedmont Valley Waterlick Happy Creek Buck Marsh Berryville Kercheval Lower South River Norfolk and Western Station John Pickett Warrenton Marshall Mary Ann Pickett William Marshall Thomas Marshall Bucks Millars Clouds Blakemores Roger Williams Europe Colonies Old School New School Missionary Baptists William F. Broadus Upperville Warren County Herndon Warren Pront Royal Grimsley Traverse Richard George Love Christopher Kendrick Samuel M. Spengler James Way Neverson Smith John H. Steele R. E. L. Miller Thaddeus Herndon Little Band Lovell Samuel M. Athey Crescent Street Church Street Rappahannock Trust Co Citizens National Bank John R. Jackson James M. Barbee Milton T. Fristoe Dorastus Cone J. W. Kendrick John D. Weaver James M. Stinson N. S. Waller Browntown Rockland Riverton German Baptist Bensey Man Happy Creek Rileyville E. M. Nesbitt Adams Vs. Lake McKay Leach Corder Ford Kerfoot Clark Jackson Steele Cone Grubbs Peyton Kirby Wharton Rust Hall Shotwell Hitt Hill Sowers Dickinson H. M. Wharton Wharton America Dwight L Moody Willie C. Bitting Northern Baptist Convention J. G. Council Cloud St R. E. L. Ayler T. B. Shepherd W. A. Pearson F. P. Berkeley H. B. Stoneham Amos Clary J. R. Daniel Royal Avenue T. Eugene West John Marshall Home Board Missionary Baptist Church Eugene B. Jackson First Baptist Church of John Moncure Edward Taber J. T. Betts H. J. Parker

Revival Service Tonight At Cedar Cliff Church

The Rev. Harry Crim of Strasburg will be principal speaker at 5 45 pm at Cedar Cliff Presbyterian Church Vaucluse where revival services began last evening. Mrs. Morrow of Strasburg will sing a solo and Vaucluse youths join in songs. Rev. Elwood Vaughan of Berryville preached last night and tomorrow’s program features Grace Methodist Church choir of Middletown with Rev. Julian T. Owen as Vaucluse pastor.

Harry Crim Strasburg Cedar Clif Presbyterian Church Vaucluse Morrow Crim Elwood Vaughan Berryville Grace Methodist Church Middletown Julian T. Owen

Beginnings Study In Motor Transport At Camp Holabird

Private Paul R. Bemis son of Clarence M Bemis of near Strasburg has been stationed at Arlington Cantoment with Company M Twelfth Infantry. He has been detailed to pursue a nine month intensive course at the Motor Transport School Camp Holabird Baltimore. Upon completion he may return to civilian life if he desires.

Paul R. Bemis Clarence M. Bemis Strasburg Arlington Cantonment Twelfth Infantry Camp Holabird Baltimore Himsel

Burglary at Service Station Stolen Cash Recovered in Mail

A burglar stole 25 dollars from a Whitewater service station. Days later proprietor Ronald Claypool received 21 dollars by mail with a note claiming it was part of the loot. The remaining 4 dollars have not yet been recovered.

Whitewater Kes Ronald Claypool

Lieut Pat Stephenson Re turns From France To Instruct Recruits

21 Years Ago Lieut Pat Stephenson returns from duty in France with the A E F to instruct recruits in mortar warfare. Huffman Lillard nuptials a marriage license issued to Arthur Franklin Huffman and Miss Eadie Irene Lillard of Stephens City. The bride is daughter of J Lillard. groom a native of Stanley Warren county and son of Stephen H Huffman. he will farm. Influenza feared to be returning in Winchester and Frederick county after a period of low fatalities. all public buildings remain closed.

Pat” Stephenson France Huffman-Lillard Arthur Franklin Huffman Eadie Irene Lillard Stephens City J. 8. Lillard Stanley Warren County Stephen H. Huffman Winchester Frederick County Doughboys

World War Rumors Signal Peace Street Turmoil

Reports from The Star detail rumors Germany may lay down arms ending a five year war as peace riots erupt across towns with casualties from police and mobs. Allied advances on the Western front push back German resistance while Kaiser refuses abdication and a vast fleet action looms.

Germany Kaiser North Sea

Two Killed In Wreck Of Pennsylvania Train

Fort Wayne Indiana October 24 Two were killed and at least 11 hurt when a fast eastbound Pennsylvania passenger train the Mid City Express from Chicago derailed after a backing switch engine ripped off half the side of the third coach near the station. Victims were Robert M Brydon 50 of Chicago and Erven B Seppe 46 of Birmingham.

Fort’wayne Ind Pennsylvania Robert M. Brydon Chicago Erven B Seppe Birmingham Wabash Detroit Cincinnati

British Claim Yet Another Sub Sunk In Nume rous Attacks

London reports British warships sunk another submarine while it fought a merchant vessel. It adds to two subs attacked yesterday by British planes with air ministry noting the air strikes were believed successful. A Lisbon wireless from the Baron Ibes said she sighted a submarine in the Atlantic.

London Air Ministry Lisbon Baron Ibes Atlantic

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History of Frederick and Warren Co. Baptists Eece Winchester Business College N. Loudoun St Omps Funeral Home Northern Virginia Power Co Osteus Asise Cedar Cliff Es Auto Supply ‘and Service Organization Scientite Becke Og Simtel Auto Supply & Service Store Phene Miss DuPuy A. P. Didier Winchester Memorial Hospital New York Red Cross Battle Fields Nan L. DuPuy Pat Henry Neville Stephenson Camp Beaure Gard Liew Milwaukee Jack Miller Miller R. R Shenandoah Valley National Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Kayser Arrow Globe ‘Brewing Company S.’Hanover St State of
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