Week of Prayer Sermon and Church Union Services
The Winchester area holds a week of prayer with services at Christ Church and several downtown churches. Rev. J W H Beale delivered a strong sermon on The Triumphs of Faith at Presby Church, drawing steady attention. Evening services move to 7 30 with larger crowds expected as weather improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presby Church
J. W. H. Beale
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Winchester Ministerial Association
Mr. Beale
Christ ‘Protestant Episcopal Church
Christ Church
George S. Bowers
Grace Lutheran Church
Lutheran Church
J. H. Lacy
M. E. Church
South
E. E
J. W. Lupton
Decision Expected In Hospital Case At Alexandria
The Winchester Memorial Hospital sues the Handley Trustees in Circuit Court Alexandria over a $2,000 claim donated by former City Solicitor Robert M. Ward. The case was argued and submitted to Judge J. B. Z. Thornton with a decision anticipated today or tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Board of Handley Trustees
Alexandria
J. B. Z. Thornton
Robert M. Ward
Handley Board
Miss Swimley Entertains Guests in Swimley VA
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Swimley in Swimley Virginia on Saturday evening their daughter Miss Anna Swimley entertained a group from Round Hill and nearby towns including Miss Ada Hardesty and Mr. William Roberts Miss Beulah Carter and Miss Marion Powell Miss Katie Carter and Mr. H F Ottly of Geneva New York Miss Mary Hartley and her brother from Weverton Maryland and others. The gathering featured music and games followed by refreshments in the dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swimley
M. M. Swimley
Anna Swimley
Ada Hardesty
William Roberts
Beulah Carter
Marion Powell
Round Hill
Katie Carter
H. F. Ottly
Geneva
N. Y
Mary Hartley
Weverton
Fairfax Club Hosts First Annual Reception at New Clubhouse
Invitations have been sent for the Fairfax Club’s first annual reception at their Water Street clubhouse. The event runs from 8:00 to 10:30 tonight with music by the Winchester Orchestra and a buffet supper. The reception committee includes Mrs. William P. McGuire, Mrs. H. D. Fuller, Mrs. Walter E. Barr, Mrs. Shirley Carter, Mrs. H. H. Baker, and Messrs. Randolph T. McGuire, W. Nelson Page, and Daniel B. Conrad.
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Fairfax Club
Water Street
Winchester Orchestra
William P. McGuire
H. D. Fuller
Walter E. Barr
Shirley Carter
H. H. Baker
Randolph T. McGuire
W. Nelson Page
Daniel B. Conrad
Funeral Conducted Despite Snow Storm for Mrs Margaret Spurr
The funeral of Mrs. Margaret A Spurr widow of James Burr was held at Market Street Methodist Church with Rev J W H Beale and Rev T K Cromer officiating. A large gathering braved a severe snowstorm. flowers from Wilmington Washington and other towns arrived but could not be placed on the grave at Mount Hebron Cemetery due to wind. Flowers will be laid when weather improves. Pallbearers included John Seal Sr and Jr Henry Seal Wash M Seal William Spurr and Lewis J Barr. Relatives from Capon Springs Uniontown and Wilmington attended.
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Margareta Spurr
James Burr
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
J. W. H. Beale
Centenary Reformed Church
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Sunday School of
Market Street
Winchester Lodge
K. of P
Ashby Hannum
Capon Springs
W. Va
Charles. E. Haynie
Uniontown
Wilmington
Del
Block Party at Rink Thursday Night Event
Rink news notes a block party at the rink on Thursday night with a barrel race Saturday night and prizes for winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prises
Byrd Selected Speaker as Virginia Legislature Convened
The Virginia Senate and House Democrats meet in caucus and elect officers. Richard E. Byrd of Winchester wins unopposed for Speaker of the House after rivals retire. Marshall B. Booker defeats Thomas A. Lynch for Senate clerk. Edward Echols named president pro tempore.
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Star
Richmond
Senate
House Democrats
Thomas A. Lynch
Tazewell
Marshall B. Booker
Halifax
House of Delegates
Edward Echols
Staunton
Con
Frank B. Watkins
Carlotte
Samuel
Augusta doorkeeper speaks on law revision and governance
M Donald of Augusta, acting as doorkeeper, outlines House duties after Byrd nomination. He stresses revising homicide laws and tax assessment rules, urging careful legislation amid a transitional era. Martin Williams of Giles nominates John W. Williams for another term, arguing laws must be prudent and not rushed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Donald
Augusta
Byrd
Martin Williams
Giles
John=W. Williams
Speedway on Market Street Tonight
Permission granted by Mayor Baker for sleighs to race on Market Street from Piccadilly to Cork between 7 and 9 30 tonight. Fast driving limited to that segment while sleighs may pass through Main Street at moderate speed. Good snow conditions boost sleighing activity.
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Baker
Market Street
Piccadilly
Cork
Main Street
Statutes and administration as a state business model
The author argues laws should create conditions for opportunity and security, not wealth or morality alone. Government resembles a corporate board, needing systematic bookkeeping, interlinked tax offices, and equitable taxation to avoid arbitrary assessments and ensure clear public financial reporting. Continued on page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Commonwealth
Chancery Courts
Shenandoah County
Cone
Blizzard disrupts Winchester and Valley area with six inch snow
A miniature blizzard hit Winchester and the Valley with about six inches of snow and high winds. Wires fell and power outages occurred as roads and tracks faced heavy drifts, but most trains ran with delays. Power restored by afternoon. further snow and colder weather expected tonight with clearing tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Valley
Althout
Spurrier
Valley’ Division
BP Ohio
Western Union
Funeral of Late Mrs. Keating
The funeral for Mrs. Keating arrived in Winchester and is held at 10 o'clock this morning from South Street. Rev. John Pellico will officiate at Sacred Heart Church where she is laid to rest. Pallbearers include Michael Collins M M Lynch L G Janney John Collins William Collins and Wilt Murphy. Edward Keating son from Chattanooga Tenn accompanied the remains with other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win
Baltimore and Ohio
Michael Lillis
South Street
Keating the
Sacred Heart
John Pe
Michael Collins
M. M. Lynch
L. G. Janney
John Collins
William Collins
Winchester
Wilt Murphy
Roanoke
Kea
Edward Keating
Chattanooga
Tenn
Has Blood Poison Strikes Winchester Resident
Friends of Mr. Slagle, a well known Winchester man, report he is confined to his West Water Street home with blood vessel poisoning. He has suffered rheumatism, and his condition has prompted medical attention from his physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slagle
Winchester
West Water Street
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Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Miss Swimley
Stdr
Rink News
Richard E. Byrd
Ward Echols
House
Richard Evelyn “Pig
Democratic Caucus
Richard Byblyn Byrd
Virginia House of Delegates
Market St
Mrs. Keating
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