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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1939

Page

3

Lupton Rites To Be Sunday

Funeral services for James Edward Lupton son of Mr and Mrs Edward Lupton will be held at the residence at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon He was 21 and a pre ministerial student at the University of Richmond where he belonged to the Sophomore Class He died Thursday evening by supposed heart attack while swimming in the campus lake The Rev C Worthington Lowe and other clergymen will officiate Pallbearers include J R Lindsay John Carpenter Jr Marshall Boyd Alvin Tavenner Jr Paul Schneider and a Richmond University delegation Interment will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery.

James Edward Lupton Edward Lupton Lupton University of Richmond University C. Worthington Lowe Lutheran Church of Our Saviour E. T. Clark D. D First Baptist Church Winchester B. Cousins J. R. Lindsay John Carpenter

Gets 14 Years For A Slaying

Jonesville Sept 23 A Lee county jury found Charlie Friar guilty of second degree murder and fixed his punishment at 14 years in prison. He was accused in the slaying of White Cottrell a well known farmer near Ewing Virginia. Friar testified he shot Cottrell in self defense. Cottrells wife said her husband was helplessly intoxicated and lying on the ground when she was shot.

Jonesville Charlie Friar White Cottrell Ewing Friar Cottrell

Effort to wreck Canadian train near Bienfait

Canadian Pacific line near Bienfait Saskatchewan faced a railway sabotage attempt as heavy iron bars and a wooden tie were placed on the tracks. Engineer Dan Honan stopped the train 20 feet from the obstruction after applying brakes.

Estevan Saskatchewan Canadian Pacific Bienfait Dan Honan

Real Estate for Sale in Winchester Virginia

A real estate listing offers various lots around the city including a beautiful Sunnyside parcel. Personal property includes a Streff upright piano a walnut bed a desk bookcase and a sideboard. J C J Green licensed broker at 133 N Cameron St Winchester VA handles the sale.

Sunnyside Streff J. C. J. Green N. Cameron St Winchester, VA

Attend Church Sunday Officers To Be Installed

United Brethren Church announces installation of all officers for the ensuing year during the morning service led by Rev L G Bridgers. Sunday schedule includes Bible class at 9 45 morning worship at 11 and evening service at 7 30 with various age group meetings. Lutheran Church of Our Saviour lists morning worship at 11 with sermon The Light That Failed and vesper service at 8 with sermon King of Kings plus Sunday School at 9 30 and Senior League at 6 30 at Mrs Elizabeth Kern's Amherst Street home.

United Brethren Church L. G. Bridgers W. P. Anderson C. E Young. Peoples Choir Lutheran Church OF Our Saviour C. Worthington Love King of Kings Elizabeth Kern Amherst Street

Church Services With Pastor E T Clark Schedule

Sunday School 9 45 a m morning worship 11 o clock junior young people's service 6 30 o'clock evening worship combined with intermediate and senior young people's service 8 00 o'clock.

First Baptist Church E. T. Clark

Ter Church Service Schedule and Promotion Day

Ter Church announces Promotion Day across all departments with Sunday activities including Morning Worship at 11 a.m. Epworth and Intermediate League meetings at 6 30 p.m. Evening Worship at 7 30 p.m. Devotional meeting midweek on Wednesday at 7 45 p.m. Superintendent is Mr A C Halvosa.

TER A. C. Halvosa Epworth

Church of Christ Service Schedule and War Peace Sermon

The Church of Christ at 20 W. Core presents Sunday School at 9 45 Morning Worship at 11 with a war and peace service and sermon We Prayed Too Late Evening Worship at 8 on The Open Door Midweek Wednesday 7 30 for all leaders and workers of the church todos

Church OF Christ Core Charles Hume Funk Christian Endeavor Church

Grace Lutheran Church to Install Pastor Hone ycut t

At Grace Lutheran Church on Boscawen Street the sermon and installation of Pastor Carl A Honeycutt will be led by Dr. R Homer Anderson at 11 a m The day also features a children’s program at 11 a m Luther League at 7 p m and Vespers at 8 p m Local church activities include a men’s Bible class in the morning and a special Luther League Day program in the evening.

Grace Lutheran Church W. Boscawen Street Carl A. Honeycutt R. Homer Anderson Children of the Church Luther League

Mission Rev J Shade Pastor Schedule

Reverend J Shade leads morning worship at 9 30 with a sermon at 11 00. Young People meet at 6 30 for a song service, evening worship and sermon at 7 30, and prayer meeting at 8 00. Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30.

Aes Mission J. Shade

Swann Pastor Marks Morning and Evening Services

Swann pastor announces 9 45 a m church school led by Walter M Shade general superintendent. 11 a m sermon How to Arrive by the pastor. 6 45 p m Young People present a missionary program. 7 30 p m sermon Lions by the pastor with prayer service Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Notices for Church and County Publish Dates

Notices must arrive by 4 o clock the day before publication. Centenary Evangelical and Reformed Church announces 9 45 a m Church School led by George Ritter acting superintendent and 11 a m Morning Worship with a Holy Communion preparation address by Rev S L Flickinger D D the pastor.

Centenary Evangelical and Reformed Church S. L. Flickinger George Ritter

Congregational Christian Church Service Schedule

The Congregational Christian Church led by Rev. Robert A. Whitten lists Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. with John A. Spaid as superintendent. Divine worship at 11 a.m. on The True Church and an 8 p.m. worship service on Greater Love. An 8 p.m. Wednesday official board meeting is announced.

Congregational Christian Church Robert A. Whitten John A. Spaid the True Church

Sunday Church Schedule Includes Evening Worship

Morning worship at 11 with sermon Victory Over The Future by Mr Wilson. Young People meet at 6.30 p m. Evening worship at 7.30 p m. Wednesday proper service scheduled.

Mr. Wilson

Highland Avenue Chapel Services This Week

Sunday School and Bible Classes at 3 p m. Evening worship at 7 30 p m with sermon Mirage of Reality by Mr Wilson. Young People meet at 6 45 p m. Prayer Service Thursday at 7 p m led by Pastor Herman Womeldorf of Highland Avenue Chapel.

Highland Avenue Chapel Herman Womeldorf Wilson

Winchester Full Gospel Tabernacle Service Schedule

Sunday School at 9 45 a m with Morning worship at 11 a m C A s meet at 7 p m Evangelistic service at 8 p m Prayer meeting Tuesday and Friday nights at 8 p m under Pastor C H An derson

Winchester Full Gospel Tabernacle C. H. Anderson

St. Paul A. M. E. Church Service Schedule

Rev. R. J. Butt presides with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and sermon at 11 15 a.m. Young People meet at 6 30 p.m. preaching at 8 15 p.m.

ST. Paul A. M. E R. J. Butt Young Peoples

Young Democratic clubs denounce state convention control

The Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania County Young Democratic clubs adopted a resolution charging that the recent state convention of Young Democratic Clubs of Virginia at Roanoke was dominated by a small group seeking selfish political interests. The measure, introduced by Lemuel Houston, calls for non factional leadership in the state organization.

Fredericksburg Young Democratic Clubs Spotsylvania County Virginia Roanoke Lemuel Houston

Montague Avenue Church Services Schedule

Morning worship at 11 a.m. with sermon The Art of Self Forgetfulness by the pastor. Evening worship at 7 30 p.m. sermon What Jesus Means To Me by the pastor. Sunday school at 10 a.m. George Haines superintendent. Prayer service Wednesday at 7 30 p.m.

Montague Aveue Church George Haines Jesus

John Wesley Lang Ford Leads Salvation Theme at Manns Church

John Mann Methodist Church outlines a program with minister John Wesley Lang Ford leading services. Church School at 10 a.m., Morning Worship at 11 a.m. on Salvation Through Faith, and Evening Worship at 8 p.m. titled Shores of the Crystal.

John Mann Methodist Church John Wesley Langford Shores of the Crystal

Middletown School News Staff List

The Middletown school paper lists editors Margaret Matthews and Louise Williams. Reporters include Audra Hunt Martha Keeler Ruth Speery Helen Hoitel and Arthur Shipe.

Audra Hunt Martha Keeler Ruth Speery Helen

School bells and war fears in American education

The piece contrasts American students returning to school with children in Europe carrying gas masks and weapons. It argues the danger to democracy and hopes the United States remains free from war, praising peaceful schooling for American children.

Europe America

Senior Class elects officers and lists graduates

The Senior Class met and elected officers: President Alice Carper, vice president Ruth Willey, and secretary treasurer Jack Alcorn. Rings are ordered and due soon. Nine seniors expect to participate in next spring's graduation: Alice Carper, Louise Williams, Ruth Willey, Margaret Matthews, Jack Alcorn, Kenneth Boyer, Richard Borden, Julian Carper, and Winston Huffman.

Alice Carper Ruth Willey Jack Alcorn Louise Williams Margaret Matthews Kenneth Boyer Richard Borden Julian Carper Winston Huffman

Junior Class Elects Officers At School Meeting

On September 20 at the high school students meeting with sponsor Mr. Kurlinski presiding. Christine Wright was elected president with Helen Hottel as vice president Maggie Murray secretary and treasurer and Audra Hunt the reporter. The class motto is Ever Striving Never Ceasing and colors crimson and silver. Flower is the yellow tea rose. Goals include presenting a play and entertaining the Seniors.

Kurlinski Christine Wright Helen Hottel Maggie Murray Audra Hunt

Sophomores Elect Officers for Coming Year

The Sophomores held a meeting September 20 to elect officers. Frances Cooley was chosen president, Anna Mary Thompson vice president, James Judy secretary and treasurer, and Martha Keeler reporter. New students and English teacher Mr. Kurlinski welcomed.

Frances Cooley Anna Mary Thompson James Judy Martha Keeler Kurlinski

Freshman Class Elects Officers and Reports Results

The Freshman Class held elections under the old custom and announced officers. Ruth McGolerick was elected president, Tom Shull as vice president, James Mason as secretary and treasurer, and Ruth Sperry as reporter.

Ruth McGolerick Tom Shull James Mason Ruth Sperry

Home Economics Club Elects Officers for 1939 40

The first meeting on September 20 elected President Margaret Matthews Vice President Vera Lee Headley Secretary Dorothy Tevalt Treasurer Maggie Murray and Reporter Helen Hottel. Members plan to exhibit at the Stephens City Fair on October 11 and 12 with initiation plans to be discussed at the October meeting.

Margaret Matthews Vera Lee Headley Dorothy Tevalt Maggie Murray Helen Hottel Home Economics Club Stephens City

Middletown FFA Elects Officers and Sets Fair Committees

The Middletown FFA Chapter held its first regular meeting on Wednesday September 20 electing Winston Huffman as president Malcolm Scrumback as vice president Kenneth Boyer as secretary James Garrett as treasurer Arthur Shipe as reporter Tom Shull as watchdog and R A Wall as adviser An executive committee was formed with Julian Carper as chair and members including Winston Huffman and others for upcoming Stephens City fair October 11 and 12 committees cover apple poultry garden and more All committee members were appointed by Kenneth Boyer Middletown superintendent of the fair.

Middletown FFA Winston Huffman Malcolm Scrumback Kenneth Boyer James Garrett Arthur Shipe Tom Shull R. A. Wall Julian Carper Stephens City Homar Petty Donald Kramer

School and Society Notes From Mrs Robinson’s Room

Grade enrollments are 40 in Mrs Robinson’s room and 44 total with plans to add six more. The Literary Society elected James Clem as president Ruby Petty as vice president Irma Clem as secretary and Sara Jane Judy Charlotte Shiley as program committee. Baseball captains named Nelson Henson and Joe Jenkins. The second grade has 33 pupils and uses a rental plan for books. Students explore birds nests and science topics on seeds and plant growth.

Emory and Henry Defeats East Tennessee State Teachers 12 0

Emory and Henry’s football team surged in the second period to win 12 0 at home over East Tennessee State Teachers of Johnson City. Henry Quillen returned a punt for a standout score from their own 40 yard line.

EMORY Emory and Henry East Tennessee State Teachers Johnson City Henry Quillen

Woman reports jury summons received at home in Indianapolis

A Indianapolis resident contacted Marion Criminal Court claiming a jury service summons had been delivered to her house. The incident centers on the court summons process and household delivery of official notices.

Indianapolis Marion Criminal Court

Sea Warfare Dangers Reflected in Baltic Shipping Rates

Baltimore notice reports the Baltimore Association of Commerce warning shipowners that sea warfare dangers have driven Baltic shipment rates up since the war began. The bulletin notes supply lines and insurance costs have increased, affecting merchants and traders.

Baltimore Baltimore Association of Merce Rele Baltic

Court Clerk Refuses Person Called for Father Deceased Seven Years

A court clerk questioned a witness about a call for a person connected to a father who has been dead seven years. The witness asserted the call's relevance and pleaded the case without delay.

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