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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1926

Page

3

Massanutten Military Academy Homecoming in Woodstock

Woodstock schedule centers on Massanutten Military Academy alumni reunion events including class reunions Jefferson and Poe Literary Society meetings and a football game against Shenandoah College. Alumni dinner in Sperry Hall and a Hallowe'en gym program conclude the day with music by a Washington orchestra.

Massanutten Military Academy Woodstock Jefferson and Massanutten Academy Shenandoah College Sperry Hall Hallowe'en Virginia Lee Harrison Gymnasium Washington J. J. Sperry

Stone testifies to graft in Sacramental wine permits case

Ralph W. Stone the indicted former Illinois prohibition director testified he paid 226000 dollars in graft for approval of Sacramental wine withdrawal permits to state senator Lowell B Mason a dry candidate for re election. Stone was the government star witness in the trial of Mason and Major Percy Owen a former Illinois prohibition director for conspiracy to violate the prohibition law.

Associated Press Chicago Ralph W. Stone Prohibition Illinois Lowell B. Mason Stone Mason Percy. Owen

Red Cross Health Programs Highlight Public Welfare Efforts

American Red Cross reports extensive Public Health Nursing and Nutrition Service work across states and territories. About 57,370 women learned home hygiene and sick care. rural health nursing could save lives and money. nearly 800 nurses served last year. The roll call invites membership November 11 to 25.

American Red Cross Alaska Delaware Nevada Red Cross Philippines Hawaii Porto Rico Virgin Islands United States Public Health Service Hts

Ex Justice Agent Indicted for Record Purloining

Walter J Bienemann a former Department of Justice investigator was indicted by a U S grand jury on purloining government records. He allegedly sold information about government activities to fertilizer companies under investigation in Baltimore. Officials said the leak did not seriously hinder the probes. Bienamann once served as Baltimore fair price commissioner during World War I and was discharged from the DOJ about ten days earlier.

Associated Press Baltimore Walter J Bienemann Department of Justice United States Grand Jury Bienamann Fair Price Department of Justice Service

Page Valley Field Trials draw 30 dogs for derby day

The 15th annual Page Valley Field Trials Club event opened with 30 dogs entered for the derby. Doc Powers owned by Dr. F S Schultz of Roanoke won first prize, Marie Mistress owned by Joseph Crenshay of Richmond took second, Varina Proctor owned by L D Kline of Winchester and Miller's Maiden Blossom owned by R C Bowman of Salem tied for third. All four dogs earned Silversups. All-age and shooting dogs races are scheduled tomorrow with many entries expected. A smoker and theatre party hosted by Page sportsmen featured George Freeman Pollock as master of ceremonies followed by a dance and banquet. Judges were G W Hundley of Callands and Warren Rice of Winchester. Hunters from Washington, Richmond, Baltimore and other eastern cities attended.

Page Luray Page Valley Field Trials Club Doc Powers F. S. Shultz Roanoke Marie Mistress Joseph Crenshay Richmond Varina Proctor L. D. Kline Winchester Miller R. C. Bowman Salem Silversups Page Sportsmen George Freeman Pollock G. W. Hundley Callands Warren Rice Washington Richmont Baltimore

Mount Pleasant Socials and Visits Report

Mount Pleasant Virginia items list 小 Sunday visits by John Spillman and Zel da Spillman to Thurston Renner and Lamp households. Winchester guests Mr. and Mrs. Russell Carpenter and two children visited Harry Lamp and family. Raymond Racey family and Alma Hockman spent time with the Lamp and Racey households. Ruth Bucher, Loring Lineburg and Alma Hockman visited Hayfield. Privacy notes of neighbors’ calls and exchanges between Ashby Loy, Vernie Cadwallader, John Perry, and Elza Renner appear.

Mount Pleasant John Spillman Zelda Spet Thurston Renner Russell Carpenter Winchester Harry Lamp Raymond Racey Asa Racey Alma Hockman Ruth Bucher W. H. Lamp Loring Lineburg Hayfield Vernie Cadwallader Ashby Loy John Perry Elza Renner

President and Mrs Coolidge Visit James Monroe Home

President and Mrs. Coolidge toured the home of James Monroe fifth President of the United States and nearby Virginia sites this afternoon guided by two Democratic congressmen Rep Moore of Virginia and Briggs to Texas.

Associated Press Washington James Monroe United States Virginia Coolidge Congress Representative Moore Briggs Texas

Senate Campaign Probers Hear More Evidence

An Indianapolis Klansman testified that Senator James A Watson carried a Ku Klux Klan card in 1924, saying it was valid for 1924 25 and admitted members to all meetings. Watson denied the charge calling it an infamous lie as probes continue amid election concerns.

Associated Press St. Louis Act James EB. Watson Indiana Senate Campaign Funds Committee William Rogers Indianapolis Rogers Watson Senate Chamber Roger Reed Robinson James ‘A.’ Watson

CAVACA BUENA Worship Schedule and Clergy Notices

The notice lists Sunday worship times for CAVACA BUENA with sermons at 11:00 and 7:30 PM and Sunday school at 9:30 AM, Bible classes at 9:45 AM, and Christian Endeavor at 6:45 PM led by Rev. J Hoger Smith. Cedar Cliff Cedar Creek Mount Hope Chapel sections provide additional services and Sunday school times.

Cedar Creek Marlboro Mount Hope Chapel

Divine Inspiration Theme Promises Sermon at Church

The church will hold a warning sermon at 11 o'clock on Market Street with the theme The Divine Inspiration of the Scriptures. A short story sermon for children will follow from the life of Paul. Children’s church school meets at 9 45 a m with graded classes. The young people’s division meets in the evening at 6 45 p m for worship and devotional service at 7 30 p m. An invitation is extended to share these services.

Paul

Open air church services near Court House this weekend

Public worship notices announce an open air service at 7 30 p m Saturday in front of the Court House. Jail services for prisoners Sunday at 11 a m and Sunday school at 2 30 p m. A meeting at Union Chapel on Martinsburg pike at 8 p m with Sunday school at 8 45 p m. Services also held every Wednesday at 7 45 p m. The religious organization extends a welcome to all.

Court House Union Chapel Martinsburg Pike

First Christian Church Braddock and Clifford Streets Service Schedule

Sunday school at 9 45 a m supervised by Loy Hook morning service at 11 a m with Thomas Mathews speaking on The Parables of Jesus Christian Endeavor gathering at 645 p m.

First Christian Braddock and Clifford Streets Loy Hook Thomas Mathews Jesus Christian Endeavor

Preaching and Rallies at North Braddock Street Church

Rev George W Stover will preach at 11 a m with 7 30 p m program by the Woman's Missionary Association and Otterbein Guild. Rally day for Sunday school, orchestra in music, Christian Endeavor at 6 45 led by Miss Maid Hollar. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 39 p m with Hinkle Carpenter leading. Juniors meet Wednesday 4 led by Miss Laura Anderson. First quarterly conference Friday November 5 at 7 30 with Dr J H Brunk presiding. Official board meets after Sunday services.

Woman’s Missionary Association Otterbein Guild Christian Endeavor Hinkle Carpenter Laura Anderson J. H. Brunk

Centenary Reformed Church Services Announced

Centenary Reformed Church at Cameron and Cork Streets invites all to attend. The church school meets at 9 45 a m with Bible courses for all ages. Preaching at 11 a m and 730 p m by Rev B L Stanley of Harrisonburg Va Mission Band at 630 p m. Members expected. others welcome at all services.

B. L. Stanley Harrsonburg

Grace Lutheran Church Services Notice

Grace Lutheran Church on Boscawen Street invites strangers and visitors to all services. Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with sermons by Pastor A Freed. Senior Luther League meets 6 45 p m. Training School of International Association sessions in the Sunday school building each evening this week.

Grace Lutheran Church Boscawen Street REV A. Freed Srevices Luther League International Association

Christ Episcopal Church services in Washington

The Christ Episcopal Church at Washington and Boscawen Streets, with Rev. R. B. Nelson as rector, offers Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning prayer and sermon at 11 a m on The Will of God evening prayer and sermon at 7 30 p m on Christ and Sin. An additional preaching service is held at Stephens City at 2 30 p m.

Christ Episcopal Church Washington and Boscawen Sts R. B. Nelson Stephens City

Seventh Day Adventist Chapel Service on Sunday Evening

The Seventh Day Adventist Chapel at West Cork Street schedules services at 8 o clock Sunday evening featuring "Walk in the Light."

Seventh Day Adventist Chapel West Cork Street

Evangelistic Services Continue at Boyce Church

The Boyce M E Church South evangelistic series, led by Pastor C M LeFew, will run through next week with daily 7 30 p m services. Sundays feature school at 10 a m Family Day at 11 a m and youth program at 8 p m led by Mrs J B Camden of Salem Va Evworth League meets at 6 30 p m with further evangelistic services at 7 30 p m Local choir training and special selections are being conducted by Mr and Mrs E B Reynolds of Martinsburg

Boyce J. B. Camden Salem Epworth League E. 8. Reynolds Martinsburg

County Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule

Kernstown round Hill and Burnt Church services listed with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Preaching at 11 a.m. 8 p.m. and 7 p.m. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

Kernstown Round Hill Christian Endeavor Burnt Church

Nineveh and Highland Ave Presbyterian Services Notice

Reverend Joseph Duckwall announces Sunday schedule at Nineveh and Highland Avenue churches. Sunday school 10:30 a m, preaching 11:15 a m at Nineveh. Highland Avenue Chapel Sunday school 3 p m, preaching 7:30 p m. prayer meeting Thursday 7:30 p m. All are welcome.

Nineveh Highland Avenue Chapel

Stephens City and Fairview Sunday Services List

Local church schedule lists Stephens City activities at 9:45 a m Sunday school 11 a m preaching The Wine of Life 7:30 p m Senior Epworth League Fairview events include 2 p m Sunday school 3 p m sermon Secret Faults Kernstown services start 10 a m Sunday school 7 p m Epworth League 7 30 p m Heart Religious with a focus on religious programming across the three locations.

Stephens City Epworth League Fairview Kernstown Heart Religious

Bruce Town Circuit ME Southrs Rev J D Russell Pastor

Emmanuel Sunday school at 10 a m preaching 11 a m Crums Sunday school 10 a m preaching 8 p m evangelistic services each night during the week pastor Rev J D Russell leads the Brucetown circuit ME Southrs with Sunday schools and nightly sermons in this local church notice

Brucetown Circuit J. D. Russell Emmanuel Crums

Greenwood M. E. Church Notice

There will be no service at the Greenwood church next Sunday after noon. The pastor, Rev J Luther Neff, acts as dean of the Standard Training School which opens its first session at Grace Lutheran Church Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Services return to usual hour November 7 with the Lord's Supper observed and the Wesleyan Bible Class from Market Street Church expected.

Greenwood Church Standard Training School Grace Lutheran Church Market Street Church

Bright days for Virginia and the South hopeful tour

H. Hy Hon of Virginia Electric and Power Company forecasts broad growth for Virginia and the South. He notes Florida's booming winter prospects and Virginia’s strategic location, infrastructure, and power supply as key catalysts. He calls for aggressive investment in roads and industry to capitalize on a favorable climate for commerce and tourism.

Virginia H. Hy Hon Virginia Electric and Power Company Stone and Websster Boston Richmond South Mr. Jiunt Florida Visi Tor State

Reading the Star Want Ad Announces Gainesboro Methodist Pastor

The notice lists Rev. H WLindamood as pastor with the Rev Harry Wheeler as presiding elder. It states Moorefield district will hold services at Green on November 4 and 7 with afternoon quarterly conference and requests full attendance of official members.

Harry Vs ‘Wheeler Moorefield Green

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