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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1937
Page
7
Thank you to our friends Virginia A. Vance and family for the kind flowers. Special appreciation to her sisters Mrs. D and Mrs. L. W. Wise. (9-17-11)
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest L. Gray hosted relatives and friends from Washington and nearby counties, while numerous visits occurred with the Kerns and Dailey households. A household goods sale is planned for September 25 near Cross Junction as frost and cool nights hint at changing seasons.
Evelyn McKee daughter of Mrs Esta McKee and the late Walter W McKee was taken to Winchester Memorial Hospital Saturday for treatment with an operation performed Monday morning. Mary Whitacre daughter of Mr and Mrs B G Whitacre underwent an operation Tuesday for appendicitis at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs D G Hoke visited their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Edgar McKee on Sunday. Mr W R Berryhill and family and Mr J R Oates were guests of Mr and Mrs J R White Sunday. Mrs George McKee and Mrs Virgil Strosnider spent Monday with Mrs R M McKee.
Mrs Florene Grandel and Mrs Albert Grandel joined Mr Raymond Staples of Brunswick Md for a Sunday visit with Mr and Mrs James Orndoff in Refuge Virginia. Adaline Sargent stayed with O L Grim. Amos Lillard hosted a birthday party for his sisters Mrs Howard Leith and Mrs Frank Huffman on Saturday evening.
In Oranda Virginia on September 17 corn cutting plowing harrowing and apple picking are in full swing. Miss Jean Richardson is ill. Mrs Gertie Pangle and grandson John visited Savage Maryland Tuesday. Rev R L Philpott moves from Middletown to Gainesboro. daughter Marjorie will teach there.
Quicksburg notes record multiple visitors and household changes. W Dallas Kibler and sister Mrs. Roy C. Truitt of Lincoln Del visited their aunt Mrs. Alice Schaeffer and Mrs. Ida Olmstead of Edinburg, with trips to Endless Caverns. Several others are mentioned: Marvin Arion of Washington, Fern Shaefer of Washington, Hazel Litten near here, Grace Silvious and her sons, Paul Jenkins renting an apartment, and family movements including Mr. William Runion moving near Orange Va. One resident, Charles H Doll, is said to be critically ill, and visits to Shenandoah County Fair are noted.
Grimes Virginia reports the death of John T. Hott in Martinsburg West Virginia. Mr Hott was a former local businessman and many friends mourn his passing. The column also notes visits from guests from Pittsburgh Pa and Martinsburg W Va and local residents trips and relocations within the area. Peach picking season ends and summer activities wrap up as the community records social visits and moves.
This excerpt surveys Moses final addresses in Deuteronomy chapters 5 to 28, stressing obedience to God as the path to blessing. It notes the land of milk and honey, divine guidance, and the ceremonial readthrough at Mount Gerizim and Mount Ebal underscoring blessings and curses.
Rev Thomas Morgan and several towns list church school times with superintendents and worship services. Crums Welltown Brucetown Burrt Factory hold morning classes and evening sermons with designated superintendents and leaders. A cordial invitation extends to all to attend these services.
The State Board of Health reports water from Old Town Spring and Rouss Spring pumping stations is satisfactory for use for the fourth straight time. The latest Septembr report was sent to city authorities today by City Manager Field.
Classified notices list several for sale items including a 1934 Ford truck in good condition from Herrell Sales at 39 S. Loudoun St and a 1926 Dodge 1 1 2 ton truck also offered. Household furniture, a new kitchen cabinet, and a 50 acre farm near Winchester with a seven room house and outbuildings are advertised with terms and contact details. Buildings and building lots near city limits and Skyline Drive are also offered by Garvin Bowles and M M Lynch.
Stephens City M E Church and nearby charges announce evangelistic services this week led by Minister Floyd M Lucas. Programs include church school 9 45 preaching 11 Young People at 7 Kernstown Refuge and Fairview churches offer School sessions and preaching at various times withائد evening services urging attendance.
Minister Mt Pleasant Sunday School 10 a m Christian Endeavor program 7 p m Message by pastor 7 30 p m Pleasant Valley Sunday School 10 a m one service 11 Ont Ohio Red Bioserines School 2 30 p m Communion service 3 30 p m Final conference year service full attendance desired All are invited to attend these services
Middletown M E Church South announces Sunday services with Rev W A Clark as pastor and 9 45 Sunday School led by W A Everly. At 11 oclock Rev W W McIntyre presiding elder from the Winchester District will preach. Evening service at 7 30 by young people. Fourth quarterly conference Monday 10 30. Hites Chapel and Epworth also schedule camp. A cordial invitation to all members and friends.
Salem congregation holds Sunday School at 10 am led by Clyde Doyle and R L Lynn at two locations near Stephens City and Front Royal. Preaching at 11 am on first and third Sundays and 1 pm on second and fourth Sundays. Youth meeting at 7 30 pm with Flossie Fultz and Christiana Barham. Led by Rev Cephas Fahnestock Rev W L Riggleman and subject Teachings of Jesus For Today's World. Lift up your heads message invites worshipers.
Highview West Virginia church announces Sunday school at 10 a m led by superintendent Rev Walton Brill. Worship services scheduled for 11 a m and 3 p m. Visitors welcome.
Capon Bridge Bible School at 10 a m with morning worship at 11 a m no preaching. Rock Enon Bible School at 2 p m preaching at 3 p m Ebenezer Evangelistic services at 7 30 p m led by Rev J H Lilley of Cumberland Md All are welcome.
The report notes threshing wrapping up in a few days and corn cutting in full swing. The White Hall Mite Society held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday at Mrs. Charles Hensell's home with a very good attendance.
Nineveh Virginia September 17 reports Herbert Roessler ill at his mother Mrs Donald Johnson's home. Virginia Welsh of Rye New York stays with her parents Mr and Mrs H C Welsh. Hazel and Helen Hawes return to Pennsylvania after a month with relatives, joined by Margaret Welsh Aubrey Johns and Clyde Trenary. Johns and Trenary go home while Welsh visits longer. Mrs James Welsh and two daughters visit Mrs Thomas Hawes. Mildred McKay returns from Washington DC visit with Evelyn Shipp. Mrs C E McKay visits daughter Mrs H F McKay, and Mr and Mrs J M Jett, Vir.
Ginna and Bobby Jett and Mrs S J Cabell were dinner guests of Mrs T E Gold in Berryville Sunday. Mrs Hansbrough Robinson and family live at George Chapman place. In Klamath Falls a policeman in City Hall basement accidentally pulled a dust covered bell rope. Upstairs City Council investigated the tolling and found the bell used under an old curfew barring youths under 18 after 10 p m in summer and 9 p m in winter.
An indoor used car showroom showcases a 1935 Ford sedan freshly conditioned and priced very low for immediate sale.
The Woman's Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Synod of Virginia meets in Charlottesville September 21 to 23 for its thirty third annual session. Mrs Rufus P Clarke of Washington presides with Mrs J A Murray of Winchester attending. Speakers include Dr W Taliaferro Thompson Tuesday and Dr F W Price Wednesday on Youth and Religion and China respectively. Public invited.
The Weather Bureau at Washington released the first fall frost bulletin predicting light frost in mountain areas tonight. Officials note that the average first frost date for this region is October 10, though frost can appear earlier in mountains or along streams.
Solomon Islands September 17 Anglers planning the Chesapeake Bay fishing fair over the weekend can expect abundant sport. Deputy commanders of conservation patrol boats report heavy runs of rock, bluefish and trout in the bay.
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