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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1939

Page

3

Prominent Norfolk Leader William Baldwin Dies at 73

The Norfolk Virginian Pilot reports the death of William revton Baldwin 73 a longtime Norfolk business and civic figure He helped form Byrd Baldwin Co and Baldwin Bros and Taylor serving as president He was active with the Chamber of Commerce and Tinter Rise Association and held church roles at Christ and St Luke's Nicholas in Norfolk and Ridge Summit Pa.

Norfolk Virginian-Pilot William Revton Bald Baldwin Winchester Robert Baldwin Caroline Baldwin Norfolk Bessie Selden Taylor Walter H. Taylor John M. B Barton Myers Mr. Baldwin Association of Commerce Tinter Rise Association Christ and St. Luke's St. Luke Church Christ Church

Ditch Incident In Warren County Involving Johnson

An automobile slid onto a soft shoulder and turned into the road. Witnesses saw the vehicle enter town and return with the marshal. Boxell’s car then followed onto the same shoulder and turned in the same way.

Warren Dale Johnson Boxell

Homecoming Services At Ridings MITCHELL Pastor

Ridings Chapel hosts a Sunday homecoming with Sunday School at 10 a.m. preaching at 1 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Dinner at noon. Rev A Carper preaches at Stephens City 3 p.m. and Rev W O Talbert leads Welltown Crums and Stephenson services. White Post Charge continues weeklong services.

Brucetown W. O. Talbert Welltown M. Crums

Isaiah Life of Faith and Vision Through Isaiah Story

Newman Campbell outlines Isaiah's life as a prophet who warned Israel during Uzziah to Hezekiah's reign. The article details Isaiah's temple vision, the seraphim, the coal cleansing, and his call to go forth despite likely opposition and eventual martyrdom. It notes his long ministry, two sons, and Jerusalem base.

Israel Uzziah Jotham Ahaz Hezekiah Isaiah Temple Shear-jashib Maher-shalalhash-baz

Weddings and social notes from Grimes Virginia

Grimes Virginia notes report two local weddings at Galilee Church officiated by Rev Wilbur Reid. The text lists visiting relatives, travel to Washington and Charlottesville, a large shower for Hunter Lee near Winchester, and various visits to and from nearby towns and hotels.

Bockey H. E. Overton William Humphrey Fertile Iowa Charles McVay Virginia Hunter Lee Winchester Lee Cecil McVay Camp Belvoir Galilee Church Brucetown James Taylor Robert Clevenger, Jr Burnt Factory Arthur Orndorff Evelyn Pugh C. W. Hensel Washington, D. C Belle Guess Cold Stream W. Va Ethel Guess Bertha Miller Dora Grimes Hugh Crim Near Here Joseph Crim Alexandria Washington

Coalville Church Bible School and Communion Service

Wilbur A. Reid serister led Bible School at 10 a.m. and Communion at 11 30 a.m. Charles E. McVay in charge. Several church members attended the Valley District Convention of the Churches of Christ in Strasburg this week and reported a fine time.

Coalivee Wilbur A. Reid Charles E. McVay Tendent Galilee Churches of Christ Strasburg

Church Services and Schedule Noted

Ministry notes morning worship at 9 30. Cedar Creek and Mount Hope report services with times 11 Friday for youth and 9 45 morning worship plus 10 45 church school. Cedar Creek cancels due to church work.

Cedar Creek Mount Hope

Pastors Schedule and Quarterly Conference Note

Arden and surrounding areas list worship times and church school. Dr McIntyre to preach and lead the Quarterly Conference at the close of the service. The program includes Epworth League and evening worship across Gerrardstown Paynes Rest and Rest church communities.

Arden Darkesville Gerrardstown Paynes Rest McIntyre

Winchester A B Charge and Pleasant Valley Services

Mount Pleasant and Pleasant Valley host Sunday services with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. A 7:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor program and an 8 p.m. worship are listed. Red Bud holds Sunday School at 2 p.m. and worship at 3 p.m. An election for Sunday School and Christian Endeavor officers will occur after morning Sunday School.

Winchester A. B WM. B. Obaugh Mount Pleasant Pleasant Valley Christian Endeavor Red Bud

Presbyterian notices for Opequon Burnt Church and Round Hill

Summers Mc Gavock pastor announces Opequon Sunday school 10 a.m. service 11 a.m. Burnt Church Sunday school 2 p.m. service 3 p.m. Round Hill Sunday school 10 a.m. Young People 7 p.m. Opequon Chapel Sunday school 10 p.m. Young People 7:15 p.m. Service 8 p.m.

Ore Oe Ee Presbyterian Summers MC Gavock Opequon Burnt Church Round Hil Opequon Chapel

Notices for Church and County Announcements

Notices for church column must reach the Star by 4 PM the day before publication. County notices should arrive by 4 PM Thursday, city notices by 4 PM Friday. timely receipt guarantees publication with other church news.

Rainfall Averages From 26-Year Regional Record

Present and past rainfall data show August to date at 2.69 inches for the month. The 26-year period 1913 to 1938 lists monthly totals from January 2.53 to August 3.68 inches. Average annual rainfall over 26 years is 35.09 inches, with statistics courtesy of Winchester Laboratory.

Winchester Laboratory

Timber Ridge Evangelistic Services Continue This Week

Evangelistic services continue at Timber Ridge announced by Pastor Rev. Robert A. Whitten. Guest speaker Dr. James R. Clinton of Philadelphia will speak Sunday at 3:30 p m on The New Testament Confessional and again at 7 45 p m on The Face of Jesus for the final service.

Timber Ridge Robert A. Whitten James R. Clinton D. D Philadelphia

Cedar Grove Notes Highlight Visits And Hospital Stay

Cedar Grove items report Bobby Smith returning home after a week with the Duvalls in Herndon and various local families hosting relatives. Winchester Memorial Hospital lists Jesse Lewis with a badly infected hand. The Pleasant Valley Christian Endeavor Society plans a September meeting at the Hanchers Orchard on Apple Pie Ridge.

Cedar Grove Bobby Smith Dick Duvall Herndon Thomas Singhass Upperville O. C. Lewis R. Boyles Herman Robert Clear Springs MD., Are Spending Some Time With Mrs. Boyle's Sister, Mrs. Hilda Pitcock John Livengood Jimmy John Smith O. C. Dix D. A. Smith Alvin Dick Jesse Lewis Winchester Memorial Hospital Christian Endeavor Society Pleasant Valley J. W. Hancher Apple Pie Ridge Loring Smith Winchester C. H. Fries Bruce Sheard C. H. Pries Nancy Lodge

Weekend visits and family travel notes

Miss Mary Ann Smith spent the weekend with relatives. Miss Louise Elyett visits her parents Mr and Mrs J W Elyett and will return to Clifton for school. Mr and Mrs Jesse Fuqua of Detroit and Mrs Saville with children stayed several days with Mrs Thomas McKee. Mr Clarence Roberts and his niece Miss Irene Chapman are camping for several months on the Shenandoah river.

Mary Ann Smith Louise Elyett J. W. Elyett Clifton Jesse Fuqua Detroit Mich Saville Thomas McKee Clarence Roberts Irene Chapman Shenandoah River

Stock Exchange To Remain Open Despite War

A Securities Commission spokesman said the New York Stock Exchange would open and stay open despite the war barring unforeseen actions. He added no price movement restrictions had been adopted as of that morning.

Washington Securities Commission New York Stock Exchange

Baker To Qualify Later This Month As County Treasurer

Julian W. Baker plans to qualify for the Frederick County treasurer post late this month. His appointment by Judge Philip Williams becomes effective October 1, and he will complete the unexpired term of C. C. Brannon which ends in four years. Mrs. Bessie Brannon will remain as deputy clerk.

Julian W. Baker Philip Williams Frederick Circuit Court Baker C. C. Brannon Bessie Brannon

Water Quality Report for Riverton Rivers

Report notes condition of streams in Riverton area. South Fork Clear, North Fork slightly milky and milky, indicating varying clarity and possible sediment. Authorities advise monitoring and further testing to assess water suitability.

Riverton

Hubert A Kerr Wins Prize in August Contest

Hubert A Kerr a local insurance man has learned he won the August contest conducted by Uni Benefit Life Insurance Company of Omaha He received a $10 cash prize from his district office and awaits another award from the company headquarters.

Hubert A. Kerr Uni Benefit Life Insurance Company of Omaha

Frederick County Supervisors Set Regular Session for Wednesday

Frederick County Board of Supervisors will meet in the county office building next Wednesday for their regular session after postponing Monday’s holiday meeting. Kansas City Blues slugger Kansas City outfielder Bill Matheson was ill during pre game festivities for a sports announcer, Buzz Boyle played in left field for Louisville and Kansas City in the American Association game.

Frederick County Board of Supervisors Kansas City Bill Matheson Kansas City Blues Louisville Buzz Boyle Matheson

Real Estate Offers Across Winchester Area

Real estate list includes 378 380 East Piccadilly Street eight rooms bath furnace four garages and adjoining lot for 7500. 234 Amherst Street ten rooms bath hot water heat garage and large lot for 2000 balance. East of Paper Mill 13 room brick and stucco house 3 acres for gardening 1000 cash balance on easy terms. Richards Avenue two story brick bath hot water heat brick garage lot to Morning Side Drive. The late I N Good 53 acre farm near Bartonsville with orchard 30 acres cash 1 3 balance. South of Millwood 400 acres timber suitable for grazing 3000 terms. Berryville Pike 130 acre limestone farm barn and house 8000 terms. East of Stephenson stock of corn at 133 N Cameron Street farm with 40 acres 9 room dwelling 5 room tenant house 1 3 cash balance on easy terms.

Piccadilly Street Amherst Street Richards Avenue I. N. Good Bartonsville Winchester Valley Pike Millwood Berryville Pike Stephenson Cameron Street

Mrs Sherman convalescing after tonsillectomy in Winchester

Armel Virginia September 1 Mrs T Arthur Sherman of Philadelphia is recovering from a tonsillectomy performed at Winchester Memorial Hospital last week.

Armel T. Arthur Sherman Philadelphia Winchester Memorial Hospital

Cooper Family Reunion Visits Relatives in Bloom

Rev and Mrs E B Cooper of Philadelphia and Mr and Mrs Blanton Cooper of West California spent their reunion in Bloom Virginia visiting relatives. The group drove from Davis and Thomas West Virginia and then to Washington to see relatives with Miss Amma Jane Cooper and the Cooper sons Donald and Kenneth accompanying.

Bloom EB. R. Cooper Adelphia Blanton Cooper Ast Cal Davis Thomas W.va P. Hirams Daisy Williams Gilbert Lineweaver Zepp E. R. Cooper Donald Kenneth Washington Amma Jane Cooper

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